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Young people really were a great credit
ON Saturday, I went to the Remembrance Service at Bolton's Albert Halls, and what a wonderful evening I had. There were many taking part who could remember the last war, some who had even taken part, but I was so impressed by the young people. We always
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Shocked by police move on recruits
APPARENTLY, the Metropolitan Police intend to recruit 'minor' criminal offenders, such as shoplifters, vandals, those convicted of drunkenness and (wait for it) car thieves. Leaving aside the question of whether a convicted car thief is a suitable person
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Selfish fuel fury
MAY I comment on those fuel protest letters that have been published in the BEN. The protesters were/are not speaking for everyone -- and certainly not for me. Why the farmers for one thought they had a special case beats me, with red diesel at 3 per
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OPINION: Why he's already a real winner
IF your name went down in posterity for some act or invention, it's a safe bet is that you'd like it linked to a momentous achievement like discovering a revolutionary cancer drug. Bolton-born scientist Professor Malcolm Stevens is in this enviable position
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BIG MATCH FOCUS ON OPPONENTS: Marshall switch pays dividends for Canaries
LEE Marshall could save Norwich a small fortune if his partnership with Iwan Roberts continues to bear fruit. The hard-working Marshall has earned rave reviews from Canaries' boss Bryan Hamilton after partnering the top scoring Wales international in
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Norwich City Fact File
Manager: Brian Hamilton. Ground: Carrow Road. Nickname: Canaries. Position: 13th. Transfers in: Gaetano Giallanza free (Nantes), Steen Nedergaard free (Odense), Paul McVeigh free (Spurs), Brian McGovern £50,000 (Arsenal), Steve Walsh free (Leicester),
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The worker you want just a click away
A BOLTON executive search and selection consultancy has launched a world first in online recruiting. Matthews Harris of Bolton has introduced an interactive website -- blackcat.net It allows companies to promote senior positions through an innovative
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Leave early call to rugby fans
POLICE are urging spectators travelling to the Reebok Stadium for tomorrow's England v New Zealand RL World Cup semi-final to allow plenty of time to get to the ground. Roadworks on the M61 and large numbers of fans travelling home from the Manchester
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BT's £1m bonanza
MORE than 140 North-west community groups are set to benefit from a £1 million national awards scheme launched by BT. Over the next 12 months BT Community Connections will award more than 1,700 internet-ready personal computers to individuals or groups
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Time to collect those debts
THE Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG) is mounting a year-long national campaign -- "Collect the Cash" -- to encourage small businesses to make trade credit management and debt collection their number one priorities. The campaign has been launched following
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Police van crash
TWO police officers were injured early this morning when their van collided with a lamp-post as they responded to a burglary. The male passenger in the van had to be cut free by firefighters after the accident in St Helens Road, Leigh, at 2.30am. A spokesman
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Education standards cash boost
BOLTON education chiefs were celebrating after receiving more than £350,000 to boost literacy and numeracy among secondary school children. The cash from the Government will go to all secondary schools in the borough to improve standards among 11 to 14
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Pupils raising cash for others
KIND-HEARTED pupils at a Bolton secondary school have been collecting all their spare pennies for disabled children. The youngsters at Smithills School are fundraising to show their support for providing sport opportunities for disabled children at their
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Know your yoga
NTRODUCTION to Yoga Classes are being held on Wednesday mornings from 11-12.30pm at Markland Hill Tennis Club, Heaton. Details from Barrie 844601.
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Ayckbourn here
THE PHOENIX Theatre Company at Chorley Old Rd United Reformed Church presents "Season's Greetings" by Alan Aykebourn in the Church Hall Dec 6-9. Tickets and details are available on 840448.
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MP backs clergy right of appeal
THE clergy should be given the right to appeal to an industrial tribunal for unfair dismissal, Brian Iddon has told the Church of England. And it looks like his suggestion could become a reality. The Bolton South-east MP took up the issue with Church
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Locals back restaurant plan for former club
A LICENSED restaurant could be a successful recipe for a Mosley Common landmark. And locals are backing the owner's plans for the former Labour Club at Garrett Hall Road. Transformed two years ago into a private members club, the building dates back to
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Where the streets have no shame
A DRIVE to revive a run-down part of Bolton has been hailed as an inspiration for similar projects across the country. Regeneration minister Chris Mullin MP heard from residents of Oxford Grove how various partners have come together to transform the
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'Fools and Heroes' could put Ian in the big time
A FATHER-of-two is hoping to become a Bolton version of Andrew Lloyd-Webber after writing a musical for children in his community. Ian Matthews, of Broad Oak Road, Great Lever, will see a group of talented youngsters perform his latest work at Rose Hill
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SOCCER: Shield clubs hoping for go-ahead
ROUND Three for the Lancashire FA Amateur Challenge Shield is scheduled for tomorrow but many clubs around the North West are still trying to stage second round games. This will be the fourth consecutive occasion the heavy midweek rain has those ties
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What's On in and around the Bolton area on Saturday
LEISURE, SPORT & KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: junior fitness, 10am-11am, 11am-12 noon and 12 noon-1pm; basketball drop in, 10am-12 noon. DEANE Leisure Centre, Junction Road, Deane, tel: 334432: trampoline, 10.15am-1.30pm
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THEATRES
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. DARWEN LIBRARY THEATRE, Knott Street. A Soldier's Song reflecting on the Falklands conflict with Argentina. Saturday November 18. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £6.50 and £4.50 concessions. Ring 01254 706006. OPERA
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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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Other attractions in the North-west
KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK, Prescott, Merseyside. A chance to see some of the world's most dangerous animals including white rhino, African elephants, zebras, giraffes, meerkats, monkeys, lions and otters in spacious and natural surroundings. A rollercoaster
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Rising cost of charity
SINCE when has there been a minimum donation when giving to charity? I ask this because last Saturday I was about to purchase a Remembrance Day poppy in my local supermarket when I noticed that the vendors had had the temerity to put a notice in the tray
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Organists pull out the stops in memory of Jim
A MUSIC fan is set to be remembered at a special fundraising concert to help cancer sufferers. Jim Needham died last October following a brave fight against the disease and after nine years in charge of Bolton and District Electronic Organ Society as
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Lanky game
THERE'S plenty of home-grown fun with the latest edition of that famous game Monopoly. For the first time, there's a Lancashire Monopoly -- and the chance to "own" Bolton Wanderers and soap firm Acdo. You can also claim Blackpool Tower, Blackburn Rovers
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Question mark hangs over the Xanadu snow dome
XANA-do or Xana-don't that's the agonising question still waiting to be answered. Four years after the £210 million Xanadu snow dome leisure complex proposals for Leigh were revealed, Secretary of State John Prescott is still undecided whether or not
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Crowds brave the rain as local star Hannah helps launch the lights spectacular
THE rain failed to dampen spirits at one of Bolton's best ever Christmas lights switch on parties. The stage rocked with great pop acts and Bolton's own Hannah Morris gave the performance which shows she is a superstar in the making. A crowd of more than
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Love changed everything for anorexic Anna
WHEN Anna Paterson was persuaded to lay her ghosts to rest she knew she would have to take a huge step and travel to Bolton. For it was in Bolton that one of the most terrifying ordeals of Anna's childhood took place. It was a milestone for the 32-year-old
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SPORTS
GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bradford Road, Bolton. Thai Boxing Tuesday eves 7pm-8pm. Thai Boxing for children Saturdays, noon to 1pm. Ring Bolton 522568. EAGLEY SPORTS AND LEISURE CLUB, Hough Lane, Bromley Cross. Yoga classes, Thursdays, 8pm-9.30pm.
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CINEMA
FILMS for the week until Thursday November 23. UGC CINEMA, The Valley, Centertainment, Bolton. Pitch Black (15); Way Of The Gun (18); Bedazzled (12); Little Nicky (12); Gun Shy (15); Purely Belter (15); Dinsoaur (U); Billy Elliot (15); Jis Desh Mein Ganga
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NORTH-WEST ATTRACTIONS
North west event information from the North West Tourist Board NORTH WEST BIRD FAIR, Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Martin Mere, Burscough. Stalls and exhibits including books, telescopes, out door clothing and bird food suppliers. Swan feeds at noon and
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COMEDY NIGHTS
QUAYS THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Tickets £10. Ring 0161 876 2000. THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432 2117. FROG AND BUCKET, Oldham St, Mcr, 0161 236 9805. QUAY BAR, Deansgate Quay
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WIN TICKETS TO THE KING ELVIS TRIBUTE NIGHT INCLUDING DINNER AND BED&BREAKFAST! SEE MONDAY'S BEN FOR
QUIZ NIGHTS BLACK BULL, High St, Belmont Village: Tuesdays, 9pm. COTTON KIER, Waters Meeting, Bolton. Tuesday, 9.15pm. EAGLE AND CHILD, Whalley Rd, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom. Sunday, 8.30pm. GYPSY'S TENT, Deansgate, Bolton. Sunday, 9pm. HEN & CHICKENS
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OUT OF TOWN
BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE, Blackpool. Sunday November 26, Tom Jones. Ring 01253 292029. BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH ARENA, Tel 0870 444 5566. WINTER GARDENS, The Spanish Hall, Blackpool. Tel 01253 292029. TOWER BALLROOM, Blackpool. Live music and dancing to
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OPINION: Stealing bits of history...
WHAT is it with Bolton town centre and paving stones? When they're not cracked and causing problems under-foot for law-abiding local citizens, they're proving too much of a temptation to the less law-abiding who insist on stealing them. Historic slate
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Good idea to help the flood victims
IN reply to John Higson. I agree entirely with his proposal about the idea of the people of Bolton and other districts contributing £1 each towards the unfortunate plight of the victims of floods in our nearby areas. I certainly would give £1 towards
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When it comes down to naming and shaming
CAN you please explain to me why your paper obviously thinks it is OK to shame and humiliate people for not paying their TV licence fee, by naming them. Yet it is not OK to name and shame convicted paedophiles? I do pay my TV licence fee, but under protest
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Get your priorities right, Tony
DECISIONS, decisions! Floods, crime,health, housing, and oh yes, inconsiderate fuel protesters are just some of the main issues our But no, they would rather spend what little time they actually work trying to force the House of Lords to lower the age
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Street entertainment and sense over busking
MAY I add my sixpence worth to the remarks made by 'Disgruntled' in the BEN (November 15). As someone involved on the busking scene for some years, I have to agree that there are too many beggars on the streets. In fact, when busking myself last year,
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Under attack by developers
I REFER to the report regarding the Planning Meeting of November 2, and the rejection by the Committee of the proposed building of 18 apartments adjacent to Lostock Junction Station, and, in particular, of the reporting of Cllr Williamson's remarks, which
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Time to update tables
FIRST, it is necessary to congratulate all those students who achieved excellent results. The results at this College were pleasing and we were delighted to note an improvement on the last year's good results. The College is by far the largest provider
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KAREN'S COLUMN
DURING the next week you will begin to see the ice rink taking shape in Victoria Square, the event will provide added excitement to Christmas festivities in the town centre. We now have five special Christmas party offers at the ice rink, in conjunction
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Good Samaritan in knife terror
A GOOD Samaritan was slashed across the face in a vicious attack as he went to investigate screams from a pensioner's home. Sean Brazendale was cut across the throat -- narrowly missing his jugular vain -- as the knifeman fled after breaking into an elderly
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Sorting out those family affairs
STRUGGLING businesses hit by family tensions are the target for a joint venture between the Institute of Business Advisers and Barclays Corporate Business Support. They have developed a practical workshop -- to be run in 12 regions over the next three
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Chamber helps local firms profit from the latest technology
BOLTON and Bury Chamber's Business Link is helping to push forward the local explosion in online business. A recent Chamber survey of local businesses showed that 78pc were on-line and that 55pc had a website, with 21pc using the Internet for electronic
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Man charged in death crash case
A 20-year-old man will stand trial at Crown Court in connection with the death of a 57-year-old Bury mother-of-two. Benjamin Anthony Medwell, of Kirkway, Alkrington, Middleton, is charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of auxiliary nurse
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Second man arrested in taxi driver murder case
DETECTIVES have arrested a second man in connection with the murder of Bury taxi driver Tariq Javed. The 29-year-old was detained by officers at an address in the town at around 4.30pm yesterday. He was still being interviewed by officers at Bury Police
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Pensioner aims to raise cash for children's holidays
A DISABLED Leigh pensioner is hoping to raise cash for a charity which provides free holiday accommodation for sick youngsters. Kathleen Boland, of Hope Carr Lane, is planning a concert on December 15 at Eastleigh Labour Club, for Donna's Dream House.
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Please be generous
VOLUNTEER fund-raisers will be out in force in Bolton town centre on Christies Day, Saturday November 25. Jacky Plant, appeals officer for the hospital has appealed to shoppers to give generously.
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Fast track scheme for hospital appointments
A NEW book and go scheme will give patients faster access to hospital appointments in the Leigh area. The Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust has launched a booked admissions scheme working with 10 pilot GP practices and outpatients' clinics across the borough.
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East meets West spectacular
AN East Meets West Spectacular is being held at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, on Monday November 27 at 8pm. The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines joins The Central Band of the White Russian Army, Bolshoi Opera, Belarussian National Folk Dance Academy
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Newsagents Mel and Hilary are retiring after 32 years
A COUPLE are turning over a new page in their lives after running a newsagent's business for an astonishing 32 years. Mel and Hilary Turner are retiring this weekend and moving on to a far more relaxing way of life after more than three decades of getting
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Nat's feet for sale
THE MAGIC footballing feet of Wanderers hero Nat Lofthouse are up for sale. Prints of his feet, which scored hundreds of goals, have been cast in ceramic and metal. They are being offered as a wacky Christmas present idea dreamed up by Manchester-based
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Wanderers clinch month loan deal for strike ace
SAM Allardyce celebrated the first leg of what he hopes will soon become a transfer treble today when he secured the services of Sunderland attacker Carsten Fredgaard. The 24-year-old Dane, who has been training with Wanderers for the past fortnight,
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Former mayor suffers stroke
FORMER mayor Ralph Snape, 71, is recovering at home following a mini-stroke -- just a day after returning from London where he proudly joined the official Remembrance Day tributes. Stalwart borough councillor Ralph, who represents West ward as an independent
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RUGBY LEAGUE: England confident of beating mighty Kiwis
COACH John Kear is confident his England team can turn the tables on an ill-prepared New Zealand in tomorrow's Lincoln World Cup semi-final at Bolton. While Kiwis captain Richie Barnett admits his side goes into the clash "under done" following a canter
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MUSIC AND DANCE VENUES
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Ring 334400. GRANGE ARTS CENTRE, Rochdale Road, Oldham. Ring 0161 911 4072. LYRIC THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Ring 0161 876 2000. QUAYS THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Ring 0161 876 2000. STOREY GALLERY, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster
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CONCERTS
THE ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Magic play tribute Queen performing hits Innuendo, Now I'm Here, Hammer to Fall, One Vision and Bohemian Rhapsody. Tuesday November 21. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £11 and £10 concessions. Ring 334400. BRIDGEWATER HALL, Manchester
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DANCE CLUBS
ATLANTIS, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton. Ring Bolton 529922. Friday: Extreme, dance night, Saturday: Desire, mainstream chart and dance music. BAR PERU, Bank St, Bolton. Ring Bolton 521321. BENNIES NIGHT CLUB, Warthfold Rd, Radcliffe. Ring 0161 764 3501. CLUB
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EVENTS
HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE, Horwich. UK Wrestlemania 2000 Tour featuring Bushwhackers. Tonight . Ring 334488 for details of tickets. LAST DROP VILLAGE, Bromley Cross. Bolton Art Circle Art Fair and Exhibition. Starts 11am to 4.30pm. QUALITY CRAFT FAIR, Haydock
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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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What about us?
CHORLEY Council have never considered the people who have no transport, the circular buses went both ways, picked up and dropped off in Market Street. We have been pushed off on to the by-pass. We are a 'market town', we have more and more empty stalls
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Blood curdling facts a let-down
IN reply to J Ashton (Halloween is not harmless). The history of Halloween is so shrouded in darkness that it took me a trip to the local library to consult the Encyclopedia Britannia to uncover it in all its 'cruelty, fear and evil'. After reading J
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Hallowe'en - just a bit of fun
I DON'T agree with J Ashton's comments regarding Hallowe'en. Yes, Hallowe'en may once have been part of pagan rituals, as was once December 25, but the children who dress up to play trick or treat these days are just ordinary children having a bit of
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Your duty chemists
CHORLEY'S duty chemist between noon and 1pm on Sunday, November 19, will be Cohens Chemists, 246 Eaves Lane, Chorley. Weekday out of hours services in the Chorley area are: M D Rimmer, 22 Runshaw Lane, Euxton (Mon-Fri 5.30-6.30pm). S P & D B Fishlock
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Business park would create 550 jobs
A SCHEME to bring back jobs to part of the former British Aerospace site at Lostock is a step nearer. Taylor Woodrow Property Company and BAe Systems have submitted planning applications to Bolton Council for a development which would create employment
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Festive fare
VEGETARIAN fans stuck for Christmas food ideas might like to take advantage of that handy fount of knowledge: the Vegetarian Society. Its headquarters are in a Victorian mansion in Altrincham, which provides a lovely setting for its Cordon Vert Cookery
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This is the way we want to play
THE customer really does know best -- even when they are under the age of 12! And to prove the point, the youngsters are being consulted on how best to develop play schemes in Farnworth and Little Hulton. Play session teams are seeking the advice of children
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Only for women
LADIES' knickers are the subject choice of the speaker at an enjoyable festive evening next month -- for women only. The Bolton Moat House Hotel is the venue on Wednesday, December 13 for a Christmas Dinner just for females. Rosemary Hawthorn -- otherwise
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New cancer drug award
A REVOLUTIONARY cancer drug discovered by a Bolton born scientist is in line for a top award at the medical industry's "Oscars". Brain cancer drug Temodal is among 10 drugs vying for the pharmaceutical industry's Prix Galien award. And it will be battling
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Special message from Michigan
IT'S not every day that a Bolton bookshop gets a message from someone called Christ seeking The Truth. But Sandra Heilberg, co-owner of Sweetens in Deansgate just has -- thanks to her own enterprise. Terry Pratchett, fantasy book author and creator of
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Get set for balloon race to help charity
A BOLTON charity will fill the sky with balloons in a bid to raise as much money as possible for its move to new premises. The town's only national charity, Vision Aid, is busy organising what could become Europe's biggest balloon race. Supporters of
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Gordon's so proud of his paintings
SPORTS' fan Gordon Harrison has a very special reminder of some of the area's sporting landmarks -- past and present. Gordon, aged 56, has original paintings of the old Wigan Athletic stadium, Central Park at Wigan and Bolton Wanderers' Burnden Park -
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A double celebration for campaign groups
A JOINT celebration marked a double anniversary for two of the town's campaign groups. Justicia Fair World Shop and the Bolton World Development Movement held a party at St Andrew's and St George's United Reformed Church in St George's Road. Mike Ash-Edwards
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Granny Pratchett 'a lie' - but The Truth is great
TERRY Pratchett's granny comes from Bolton! She doesn't really -- but he told me I could print it if it got a bigger headline in the paper. But even though his granny is not from the town, the bestselling fantasy author was certainly treated like a member
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FOLK MUSIC
LYRIC THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Ring 0161 876 2000. ACCRINGTON TOWN HALL. Dick Gaughan. Sunday November 19. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £7 and £6 concessions. Ring 01254 380293. BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester. THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury. Ring 0161
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CORNERHOUSE CINEMA, Manchester. Exposures: Student Film Festival. Runs to November 30. Ring 0161 20
THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market Street, Bury. 19th Bury Beer Festival presented by the Rochdale Oldham and Bury Branch of Camra. Over 65 different ales available with a wide selection of foreign bottled beers, traditional ciders and hot food. Live entertainment
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KARAOKE
ANCHOR INN, Bolton. Friday and Saturday. SHARMAN ARMS, Halliwell Rd, Bolton. Monday. THE RAILWAY, Bridge St, Ramsbottom. Saturday. THE GREENWOOD, Chorley New Rd, Horwich. Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday. THE LAMB, Blackburn Rd, Bolton. Sunday. THE ANTELOPE
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BOOK EARLY
MEN ARENA, Manchester. Nov 25, Tom Jones, tickets £25.50 and £22, starts 8pm. Also, December 1, AC/DC. Also, Friday December 15 and Saturday December 16, Five, tickets £18.50; Also, Monday December 18, Chris De Burgh, tickets £25 and £22.50. Also, Tuesday
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CONCERTS
BRIDGEWATER HALL, Manchester. Sunday November 19, the Hall Orchestra perform Berlioz, Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £7, £9, £13.50, £18, £22.50 and £28.50. Ring 0161 907 9000. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA, Manchester.
