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Bravo Brian for courage!
HAVING briefly met Brian Derbyshire and spoken to him over the telephone, in my opinion I find him to be an honest and sincere man with the courage of his convictions and quite prepared to put his head above the parapet. I have not always agreed with
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Power rethink vital
FOR decades, scientists have been telling us that we are in danger of destroying our planet. The burning of fossil fuels was breaking up the protective ozone layer causing global warming. For most of us, this was too much to comprehend. It was sci-fi,
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Man battered by hammer thug
A BURGLAR smashed a man's head with a hammer before the pair plunged down a flight of stairs during a bungled break-in. John Urmson, is still recovering after the raider slammed the metal claw hammer into his forehead, before the two men tumbled down
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Old ground sale helps to halve company's losses
BURNDEN Leisure plc - the parent company of Bolton Wanderers - is to transfer trading in its shares from the London Stock Exchange Official List to the Alternative Investment Market. The switch to the lower profile AIM is aimed at reducing costs and improving
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Crime prevention ideas in Horwich
HORWICH homewatch members are set to learn some crime prevention tips. Bernard Abram, Horwich Town Council's Homewatch liaison officer, and a local beat bobby will hold special crime-fighting information sessions at Horwich Resource Centre. The meetings
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Lights will beat the criminals
CRIME-FIGHTING cops are urging Bolton householders to ensure their homes are well-guarded this winter. Community safety officers in the town are warning people that the dark winter nights will offer criminals a greater chance to work under cover of darkness
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High-tech solution to paper mountain
HIGH-TECH finance systems are set to save GMP bosses £2 million in man hours. The two electronic systems will allow officers to use special ordering systems and credit cards to cut down on paperwork and invoices. It comes after government bosses set the
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On song
AS PART of Tottington Road Methodist Church's Men's Weekend Canon Slade Junior Choir and soloists will be entertaining in the Church Hall, Tottington Road, Harwood, on Friday, November 17 at 7 pm. Tickets are available from Bolton 410172 and 419037 or
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It's Naughton's classic
THE Halliwell Theatre Company's next production is the Bill Naughton play All In Good Time. Director Steve Maslivec says about it: "People may remember the film version entitled The Family Way starring Sir John Mills and his daughter Hayley Mills, parts
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Celebration time for top society
WHAT a swell party it will be! Members of Farnworth AODs plan to celebrate their 70th anniversary in style with a special Celebration Birthday Party on Saturday at the New Pack Horse Hotel, Bolton. Farnworth can boast four members whose combined service
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With pic
FEET FIRST LIFE can be stressful, can't it? So, treat yourself or someone else you really like to a spa foot massager. I can tell you from experience that they make popular presents because last Christmas I bought one for my eldest daughter -- and she
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Stansted link oins jet set
PASSENGERS flying from Manchester to London Stansted will join the jet set from next year. British Regional Airlines, BA's largest franchise partner, is increasing seat capacity and reducing flight times by 10 minutes through the launch of the 49-seater
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Redundancy puts Tracy on the road to success
TRACY Gerrard's wedding provided the inspiration for a successful business idea. Shortly after returning from honeymoon she was made redundant from her sales job with a Manchester company. Faced with the need to do something else, Tracy remembered that
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Passengers trapped after crash with van
BUS passengers were trapped after a minor crash on a busy road. Up to 11 people could not get out of the Ribble double decker bus, driven by John Wrench, aged 52, of Fairhaven Road, Bolton, after its door opening mechanism was damaged. It followed a collision
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Fish on his way - for £700,000
MARK Fish was expected to complete a £700,000 transfer to Charlton Athletic today. Wanderers have accepted a bid from the Premiership club for the South African international, who is in London with his agent completing the formalities of his move to The
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Whittle injury blow
LEIGH Centurions prop Dave Whittle has been ruled out of the rest of the Wales Lincoln World Cup campaign with a neck injury. The 24-year-old forward was detained in hospital in Cardiff on Sunday night after sustaining the injury in a tackle in the opening
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SAILING: Club trophy winners
BOLTON Sailing Club racing began at 12 noon for the four most fiercely contested club trophies. The Belmont Dragon is sailed for by the top helms and crews from all the fleets as a handicap race. The Catlow Trophy, the Middleton and Mellor Trophy and
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Olympic hero hails Bolton's sporting best
OLYMPIC gold medal winner Jason Queally paid tribute to Bolton's own sporting stars at the weekend. The cycling champion of the Sydney Games presented the BEN Sports Awards which featured the Sports Personality of the Year and the BEN Team of the Year
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OUT OF TOWN
BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE, Blackpool. Sunday November 26, Tom Jones. Also, Saturday November 4, French and Saunders. Starts 8pm. Ring 01253 292029. WINTER GARDENS, The Spanish Hall, Blackpool. Tel 01253 292029. TOWER BALLROOM, Blackpool. Live music and dancing
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CONCERTS
ALBERT HALLS, Victoria Square, Bolton. Tribute band, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Sunday, November 12, 7.30pm. Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Thursday, November 9, 7.30pm. Ring Bolton 334400. BRIDGEWATER HALL, Manchester. Thomas Carroll plays the cello and Paul
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MUSIC AND DANCE VENUES
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. The Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Thursday, November 9. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 and £11 for concessions. Ring 334400. VICTORIA HALL, Knowsley Street, Bolton. Bolton Choral Union present A Remembrance Concert for the Millennium including
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What's On in and around the Bolton area on Wednesday
LEISURE, SPORT & KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: ladies only, 1.30pm-3pm; aerobics, 6pm-7pm; yoga, 7.30pm-9pm. DEANE Leisure Centre, Junction Road, Deane, tel: 334432: aerobics, 8pm-9pm; swim lessons, 5.30pm-6.30pm. FARNWORTH
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Million pound battle over working hours
COUNCIL workers are squaring-up for a million pound battle for 45 minutes. Trade union representatives at Wigan Council are seeking a standard working week for all employees. At the moment, manual workers put in a 37-hour week while administration staff
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FESTIVALS
THE MILLENNIUM FESTIVAL OF THE AMATEUR PERFORMING ARTS, Leeds. An international festival showcase with performers from the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, a fireworks finale, a Music for Youth Schools Prom. Runs to
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COMEDY
QUAYS THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Ring 0161 876 2000. THE MET, Market Street, Bury. The Laff Cafe with Mitch Bell, Tony Morewood and Daniel Isherwood. Wednesday, November 8. Starts 8.45pm. Tickets £4. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton
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Why it's time for Tony Blair to listen
THE hauliers and farmers, with a large consensus of the general public behind them, have made it clear to Tony Blair and his government, that enough is enough when it comes to tax on fuel. The argument that if he reduces duty on fuel, he will not be able
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Not-so-poor protesters
TODAY's television from Westminster includes a statement from the Home Secretary on the measures to be taken in the event of the proposed protest by farmers and road hauliers. These measures are necessary in order to protect this country from being brought
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Pavement misery...farewell to flags
I CARE for my home and my community and the area I live in. Today I have witnessed stone paving flags being taken away and replaced by asphalt. This has happened in the back street at the rear of my house on Bennetts Lane. I feel very concerned about
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He can afford it
IT is all very well for Dr J R Ashton, Regional Medical Officer, to say that the anti-fuel tax campaigners would have blood on their hands. No doubt he can well afford the high price of petrol for his cars and is oblivious to the fact that there are thousands
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Jarrow...but no jalopies
I REMEMBER the Jarrow march, undertaken to highlight the 80 per cent unemployment and extreme poverty that the town was suffering. The 300 mile journey was done in stages of 15-20 miles each day, peaceful and organised by their own stewards. On arrival
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Where we need their help
THE BOLTON Evening News has, over the last few months, published many articles and letters with which I have disagreed. But one which has forced me to write back is the letter written by James H Gornall in response to that of Neil Warburton. Despite claiming
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Pouring petrol on the fuel issue
WHEN I read blatantly one-sided statements of opinion, I immediately ask myself -- "For whose advantage"? As Professor Dr John R Ashton, Commander of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, could hardly expect to reach all that many petrol tax
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Dog walker in knife mugging
THE hunt is on for a young dog walker who robbed a man at knife-point. The attacker struck on Thursday, November 2, as his 24-year-old victim walked along Kirkhall Lane, Bolton. After stopping the man he threatened him with a knife and demanded cash,
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£26,000 drugs haul
DRUGS with a street value of more than £26,000 were seized by police in the Bolton south sub-divison in just two months. Up-to-date figures reveal that £26,020 of drugs were recovered during police operations in August and September. But a comparison
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Bravehearts get honoured at special ceremony
POLICE chiefs and dignitaries gathered to pay tribute to Bolton bobbies' bravery and hard work. Chief constable David Wilmot joined the town's divisional commander Chief Supt Mel Pelham and mayor Cllr Alan Wilkinson at Bolton Town Hall for the special
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Owen's anti house-breaker initiative secures big grant
MEET a Bolton burglar's number one enemy. For PC Owen Hughes has just been honoured for his work in securing a huge government grant to combat house-breakers in the town. Last week the Astley Bridge bobby was awarded the Matt Dyson Trophy in recognition
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FLT's new show
FARNWORTH Little Theatre present their youth group's production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe from this Saturday until November 18. All performances start at 7.30pm and tickets are available from 01204 303808.
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Marketing competition
ENTRIES for this year's Royal Mail Winning Post awards close on November 20. Companies across the North-west are being urged to win the chance of national recognition for their marketing techniques. The overall winner, to be announced at a ceremony in
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Big names back Cares Initiative
THE Greater Manchester Cares Initiative is being backed by some of the biggest commercial names in the area. The new organisation's board includes representatives from the Co-operative Insurance Society, Kelloggs, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Barclays Bank
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Bentley celebrate Group milestone
INDEPENDENT practitioners Bentley & Co are celebrating their second year as members of an influential group of UK accountants. The practice, founded more than 70 years ago, is the only one in Bolton to be a member of the UK 200 Group -- an organisation
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Tax incentive plea for home workers
NORWEB Telecom has called on the Government to consider personal tax incentives to develop teleworking as a new part of British working life. Managing Director Hugh Logan says: "There is now a very strong case for offering sizeable personal tax incentives
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Arson attack at former school
A FORMER Bury primary school, now being used as a drugs den, was set alight by arsonists last night. Four fires were started on the ground and first floor of Brandlesholme County Primary School, Brandlesholme Road. Firefighters were called to the blaze
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Classroom diva's single is released
SINGING sensation Hannah Morris released her debut single yesterday, but instead of hobnobbing with celebrities she was busy studying at school. The 14-year-old is back at Smithills School after a whirlwind series of TV appearances in London because of
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Railway scoops top tourism award
BURY-based East Lancashire Railway has won another top award for its contribution towards tourism. The nine mile railway, which runs from Bury to Rawtenstall, was handed the English Tourism Council's Sustainable Tourism Award at a lavish ceremony at the
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SOCCER: Colls pitch check
ATHERTON Colls' home NWCL Division One fixture with Newcastle Town tonight will be subject to an early pitch inspection. Details will be available on the club number 01942 884649. Manager Chris O'Brien will give fitness tests to Luke Hardman, Mark Parry
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GOLDLINE TROPHY: Super sub Iley strikes at double as Charnock march on to Reebok
THE Reebok Stadium final of the Goldline Trophy in association with the Bolton Evening News will witness an all West Lancs League affair as Division One Tempest United take on Premier Division Charnock Richard on Monday night. With Tempest's place already
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CRICKET: Top honour for all round local hero
THE Bolton League paid tribute to one of their most loyal members when they presented former Little Lever cricketer Alan Lansdale with their highest award. Alan is the third member of his family to receive the Hubert Pendlebury Memorial Award for outstanding
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SHAKERS: Ternent shuts door on Daws
BURY skipper Nick Daws looks set to stay at Gigg Lane after former boss Stan Ternent ruled out a big money bid. Speculation about an imminent transfer deal involving the long-serving midfielder heightened when Ternent was spotted at Gigg Lane on a scouting
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO DID you hear about the Irish greyhound that won a race and forgot to stop? Danny Boy, bought for more than £500 in Bolton on Tuesday, covered 535 yards in 31.62 seconds at Bolton Greyhound Stadium last night - and just kept on going. He jumped
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EVENTS
BOLTON CHA RAMBLING CLUB. Ring Bolton 697610. BOLTON DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY, Lecture Theatre, Central Library, Christianity in Lancashire with Stephen Sartin, December 5, glass making from Ancient Egypt to 19th Century Europe with John Brooks
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, November 5, 1975 BOLTON Wanderers moved into joint top spot in the Second Division last night with a 4-1 win over Portsmouth at Burnden Park. The win extends the Wanderers' unbeaten run to 13 games, and the biggest
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THEATRES
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. Runs until Saturday Nov 11, The Phantom of the Opera. Tel 0161 242 2524. LIBRARY THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 236 7110. FORUM THEATRE, Wythenshawe. Ring 0161 445 3599. ROYAL EXCHANGE
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LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS
HILLTOPS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, Hill Lane, Blackrod. Budding musicians come and play your own arrangements and compositions, Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm. For more details ring Bolton 692702. THE WATERMILLOCK, Crompton Way, Bolton. Live music every
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GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun noon to 5pm. Adm free. Ring 0161 831 7454. ASTLEY CHEETHAM ART GALLERY , Trinity Street, Stalybridge. Open Mon to Fri (not Thurs) 1pm to 7.30pm, Sat 9am to 4pm. Tel 0161 338 2708
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'Valiant' boyfriend beaten back by heat
FIREFIGHTERS say a man made a "valiant attempt" to rescue his girlfriend from their blazing home. David Hough was beaten back by intense heat and smoke as he tried to get back into his burning home on Railway View to rescue girlfriend Ciara Tenanty in
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A lucky girl, so you are!
CORONATION Street's Jim McDonald "escaped" from prison to make the day of an avid soap fan. Fiery Jim, alias actor Charlie Lawson, proved he had a heart of gold by handing over a brand new car to Cherrill Thompson. Mrs Thompson, of Abbotsford Road, Heaton
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Trader will charge council in parking protest
A DISGRUNTLED Bolton trader, angered by traffic wardens who slap parking fines on his delivery vans, has vowed to charge the council each time he is approached by an attendant. Peter Martindale, transport manager of Martindale Foods on Shiffnall Street
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Curry pies - the hot sellers!
FOOD lovers in Bolton are tackling a new challenge for their taste buds -- a combination of the traditional meat pie and the increasingly popular curry. As the country celebrates National Curry Day today, a Balti pie is the latest culinary offering to
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Weeping father spared from jail
THE father of a little girl who choked to death on a lollipop sobbed in court as he was spared a jail term for threatening unlawful violence. Carl Evans, aged 35, was arrested last year after he vowed to "cave in" the head of a woman who helped raise
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Thieves steal dead son's fishing gear
A BOLTON police officer has been left heartbroken after thieves broke into a shed at his home and stole fishing equipment which had been owned by his dead teenage son. PC George Slupski, from Harwood, discovered £600 worth of fishing tackle had been taken
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FOLK MUSIC
LYRIC THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Paul Brady. Monday November 6. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£15.00. Ring 0161 876 2000. BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester. THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury. Thursday November 16, Patrick Street. Starts 8pm. Tickets £8 and
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NORTH-WEST ATTRACTIONS
North west event information from the North West Tourist Board EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bury. For more information ring 0161-764 7790. TATE GALLERY, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Ring 0151 702 7400 WHITWORTH ART GALLERY, The University of Manchester, Oxford
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BOOK EARLY
MEN ARENA, Manchester. Nov 25, Tom Jones, tickets £25.50 and £22, starts 8pm. Also, Green Day, Thursday December 7, tickets £15. Also, Eric Clapton, Wednesday February 14, tickets £32.50. Ring 0161 930 8000. MANCHESTER APOLLO. Smash Hits Tour, Saturday
