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Magpies fail the challenge
Chorley 2, Droylsden 3 CHORLEY slipped to their third consecutive home defeat in this Unibond League Challenge Cup group stage match of fluctuating fortunes. Premier Division Droylsden capitalised on sloppy defending after only three minutes, the unmarked
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MP's activities
I HAVE been a lifelong supporter of the Conservative Party and I would like to thank your correspondent Mr Raja Iqbal very much for his letter regarding Labour MP Brian Iddon's concern and vigorous activity on behalf of the people of South-east Bolton
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Why no women on this march?
WHERE were all the Muslim women when their menfolk were on the march? (BEN: November 18) In the eyes of this country, they enjoy equal rights, so did they choose to stay away, or was it that they have only second class status when it comes to home life
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Tony is Hitler's dream
SEND troops for the new European army? Hitler must be laughing at the Blair administration, as they are doing what he failed to do. I was told many years ago that a comment from Hitler was -- "Give me British troops and German officers and I will rule
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Dumping disgrace
WITH regard to the large bins on the car park to the Reform Club in Victory Street, Bolton. With mounting frustration, I daily watch as the charity dumping ground on Chorley Old Road and Victory Street fills with discarded cardboard boxes, broken glass
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Disabled are being exploited
WITH regards to the Blue Badge holders having these hefty and silly fines given to them -- well someone has to foot the bill for the extra staff. I was one of the unfortunate ones who was given a ticket for putting the badge the wrong way round. My mother
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Limit to numbers that the UK can take
REGARDING the letter in 'Your Views' in the BEN on November 24 from Raja Iqbal. I have never read a letter before that has made me as angry. Bolton Labour voters take a sharp intake of breath then tear up their Labour party cards. If ever anyone lost
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Action at last on badge misuse...
CONGRATULATIONS to Bolton's traffic wardens, who are at last doing something about the misuse of orange disabled parking badges. Ray Coe of Blackburn is the latest to complain (BEN: November 22). A disabled badge is issued to people who cannot walk more
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Change your guidelines!
I AM writing regarding the excessive penalty notice that was issued to my husband's car after displaying his grandmother's blue badge. Apparently the traffic warden concerned could not see an expiry date on the badge. I cannot understand why a £20 fine
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Why this country needs Children's Commissioner
NOT long ago I read in a newspaper about a child being tortured by his stepfather The child was four years old and died as a result of the torture. This is not an isolated incident. You have more chance of being murdered before your first birthday than
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Traffic in town
THE TROUBLE with people who pontificate about parking charges, is that most of them don't appear to know how town centres work. Thus Bill Collison (BEN: November 24) quotes the high cost of long-stay parking (£10 for nine hours) without apparently realising
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Here's an offer you can't refuse
COULD it be the general apathy surrounding local politics these days, or is it just that most people were content with the knowledge that the Bolton Evening News was there -- just like it always was -- to cover what was happening in Bolton Council? Whatever
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OPINION: Time to heed the grim facts
PETER Clark, Bolton's HIV co-ordinator, is a man who doesn't mince words and he is absolutely right when he says that more than scare tactics are needed to hammer home the dangers of HIV and AIDS. The mere fact that Bolton has the highest number of heterosexually
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Yes, it's back to banal reality!
READING the first couple of sentences in the letter by Geoff Pollitt (BEN: November 14) I thought to myself 'What a refreshing change'. Then it was back to banal reality, with wave after wave of insults and the usual distorted rantings on homosexuality
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White paper launched in Croston
E-COMMERCE Minister Patricia Hewitt was in Chorley yesterday (Wednesday) to launch the Rural White Paper in the North West. She visited Bishop Rawstorne CE International Language College to see how a rural school is meeting the challenge of new technology
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Ringing in the changes
FRUSTRATED callers who can't get through to Chorley Police Station could soon find their problem put on hold. Irritated locals have vented their fury at the police because their calls -- which divert from Chorley station to the Hutton communications centre
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Maniac gunman still hunted
A GUN maniac who shot two innocent Bolton nightclubbers was still on the run today -- nearly a week after the attack. Detectives hunting the gunman who fired up to seven shots at clubbers and doormen say the wanted man is "extremely dangerous". A 27-year-old
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Good score but game below par
Brookfield 2 Morecambe 1 BROOKFIELDS took to the field with their regular 10 players and played well below par to register this convincing win. As usual following a free weekend, the home squad were sloppy for the opening 10 minutes and Morecambe enjoyed
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Don't cut corners in race for M60 property
THE expected rise in commercial property following the M60's completion could fuel a surge in companies signing potentially damaging leases. This warning comes from Bill Grebenar, a commercial property specialist at the Manchester office of national law
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Homes contract landed
PROPERTY consultant Chesterton has landed a major instruction to manage one of Manchester's first city centre residential developments. Piccadilly Village, a 160 unit scheme off Chapel Town Street and Ancoats Street, was one of the first significant regeneration
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Support groups need to improve
REGIONAL organisers of government support and advice services have been told: "Pull your socks up." Mr Charles McKeown, regional policy chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, told a conference in Haydock: "A lot of effort and money is put into
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Paola quits Bahamas beaches to go surfing
THE latest recruit at the Evening News offices in Churchgate, Bolton, has left the beaches of the Bahamas to start a new career in Britain. Paola Alvino, 36, has been appointed web producer of Newsquest Digital Media's popular thisisbolton, thisisbury
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Firms to be quizzed
FORTY North-west companies are being offered the chance to put themselves under close scrutiny in a pilot project funded by the European Social Fund. A strategic business development training project to be launched soon will quiz bosses about the social
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Where's my Suki gone?
CAN you help to reunite a heartbroken little boy with his pet dog? Dale Stainthorpe has been inconsolable since his mother Joanne decided Suki the collie-type mongrel had to go to a new home because it was fighting with the cat. Dale, aged seven, of James
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SOCCER: Bob decides to call it a day
BOB Shuttleworth, one of the characters on the Bolton soccer scene, announced his decision to retire from BNolton Sunday League committee work this week. Bob, currently the referee's secretary, is set to finish at the end of December. "I made the announcement
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Shakers suffer Cup nightmare
Northwich Vic 1, Bury 0 BURY crashed out of the FA Cup to non-league minnows Northwich on a night which could have serious consequences for the future of the club. The money a decent cup run would have generated was vital to helping the Shakers get through
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MUSIC AND DANCE VENUES
BOLTON RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY. Just bear with the sound with Gordon Lumb. Thursday, November 30. Lecture Theatre, Central Library, Bolton. Starts 7.15pm. ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Ring 334400. INSTITUTO CERVANTES, Deansgate, Manchester. Spain - Heart of Fire
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No fretting as young guitarists scoop prize
YOUNG guitarists from Bolton School have walked away with a top prize. The guitar has been taught at the school for several years by Jeremy Bleasdale, with students meeting to practise in their lunch hour. This year, for the first time, the group of 15
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Yorkshire Water to the rescue
WATER performance! That's Yorkshire Water who crossed the Pennines to help a Bury company whose supply had run dry. The company came to the rescue of BT Cellnet to get the taps flowing once again at its massive call centre in Dumers Lane, Bury. Cellnet's
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Pilot flew to his death in clouds
A BURY pilot died accidentally when his helicopter plunged on to Bolton moorland, an inquest jury decided. Wayne Burgess, 32, who used to live in Heap Bridge, Bury, was killed in the air crash along with Neil Waterfall, 38, and James Roe, 40, both from
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Youngsters' panto delight
A CHRISTMAS cracker of a pantomime kept youngsters entertained at a Horwich primary school. The classic tale of Red Riding Hood was performed yesterday for enchanted youngsters at Claypool Primary School in Salisbury Road. It was staged at the school
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Get your skates on!
FESTIVE shoppers will have an opportunity to go for a "spin" when Bolton's very own ice rink is opened in the centre of town tomorrow. Everyone from shoppers to schoolchildren are expected to get their skates on when the giant indoor Icecapades is launched
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Soaring crimewave targets churches and graveyards
CRIMINAL thugs have targeted Bolton churches more than 50 times in just six months, the BEN can reveal tonight. In a worrying crimewave, chapels and church halls have been broken into, burgled and vandalised -- leaving religious bosses with a huge repair
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Foul play!
I WONDER if you could help on a matter of dog fouling in Bolton, as no one, including the Dog Warden, seems able to control this awful dirty problem. I myself own two properties on Blackburn Road, the rear of these properties, because of dog owners on
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Tory big gun hits town
OPPOSITION leader William Hague, pictured, will be in town on Friday in a strong show of support for Chorley's prospective parliamentary Conservative candidate Peter Booth. And the Tory leader will meet locals and shop owners and market traders to hear
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Conservative candidate slates council
CHORLEY stallholders will be facing financial ruin within weeks, says a local businessman. Company director Peter Booth -- whose wife runs a shop in the town -- said: "Chorley is facing an increasing crisis, which if not checked soon, could threaten much
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New 'flu virus on its way
'GET YOUR flu jab now' -- is the message to Chorley folk. Experts believe a 'flu virus -- 'New Caledonia' -- will strike the UK this winter, and are urging people to get vaccinated before it hits. Doctors say vaccination is vital for those in 'at risk
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Supporters meet
THIS month's meeting of the Bolton Wanderers Supporters Association will be held in the Lion of Vienna Suite at the Reebok tomorrow, Thursday, November 30, when manager Sam Allardyce will be the guest speaker. The Association's Christmas party will be
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McDonagh strike sees youngsers make it through
Bolton Wanderers Youth 2, Swindon Town Youth 1 WANDERERS youth team came through their Axa FA Youth Cup third round tie against Swindon Town at The Reebok Stadium last night's thanks to an 86th minute winner from Chris McDonagh. In a game of two halves
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THEATRES
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. The Owl and the Pussycat Went To See Runs to January 13. Ring Bolton 520661. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. The Blues Brothers. Runs to Saturday, December 2. Performances Monday to Friday, 7.30pm, and Saturday 5.30pm and 8.30pm. Tickets
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Games off
THERE were no games in the Chorley Nissan Sunday Football League at the weekend. Fixtures, December: Mitre Trophy, first round: Adlington Rovers v Adlington Nomads; AFC Chisnell v Queens Head; Dunkirk FC v Tesco FC; Eagle FC v Crown FC; Golden Lion v
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Win some, draw some, lose some
Under 7s -- Leigh Miners Rangers 20 v Panthers 20 (Sunday, Nov 26) The young Panthers travelled to Leigh eager to give a good account of themselves after being beaten by 12 points in their previous encounters. The Panthers started strongly with Andy Bridge
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Extensive facelift for Jarvis International
THE first phase of an extensive renovation programme has been completed at the Jarvis International Hotel in Blackrod. It involved spending £300,000 on a stylish new lobby and the complete refurbishment of the Georgian Suite, an event room which holds
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David Cain raised to top banking job
FORMER Bolton School pupil David Cain, aged 37, has been appointed IT Programme Services Director of Barclays Bank. Mr Cain joined Barclays in 1981 after completing A-levels and went to Barclays' Radbroke Hall at Knutsford as a trainee computer programmer
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Top jobs to be found in Isle of Man
A BOLTON executive search and selection consultancy has established an Isle of Man connection. Matthews Harris, based in Lower Bridgeman Street, is acting for three IoM companies at the moment and hopes to attract others. The clients are looking for Investment
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Winger's super-charged return astonishes Sam
RICARDO Gardner's growing confidence and influence on Wanderers' performances since his super-charged return to fitness continues to astonish Sam Allardyce. The Jamaican winger has rattled off nine consecutive appearances since returning from the serious
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CRICKET: League to decide on foreign players
THE Bolton Cricket League decision on whether overseas amateurs will be allowed next season will be taken at the annual meeting next month. Last season the League decided to outlaw overseas players from the 2001 season but this was challenged at the change
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Water scuppers pre-season
A WATERLOGGED Hilton Park pitch has thrown Leigh Centurions RLFC's pre-season plans into disarray. More heavy rain yesterday put paid to Leigh's plans to host Oldham in their final warm-up game before the new NFP season kicks off this weekend. Leigh have
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SOCCER: A pitch of two halves!
IT takes a lot to depress Ramsbottom United Secretary John Maher but the recent weather has certainly dampened his spirits. "They say football is a game of two halves. Well we've now got a pitch of two halves," he joked. "One side of our playing surface
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SOCCER: Rogue games put amateur soccer at risk
LAST weekend was a total washout for Bolton amateur football after Leisure Services had inspected pitches on Friday and ruled out weekend games. Bolton was not alone in this as all adjacent authorities made the same decision and only a handful of games
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What's On at pubs in the Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley area
LEIGH The Avenue, Leigh Road: quiz night Tuesdays from 9.30pm with a guaranteed £25 to winner, plus weekly accumulator. Big screen TV with Sky and ONdigital. Boar's Head, Market Place: rock night Thursday with live band. Karaoke disco Saturday (9pm) and
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CONCERTS
ST STEPHEN AND ALL MARTYRS, Lever Bridge, Bolton. Ring 840741. KING GEORGES HALL, Blackburn. Ga Ga a tribute to Queen. Thursday November 30. Starts 8pm. Ring 01254 582582. VICTORIA HALL, Knowsley Street, Bolton. Christmas Concert featuring the Greater
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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 MET, Market Street, Bury. Acoustix! Thursday November
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GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Thomas Barwick exhibition. To J anuary 21. 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
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No place like home
A RELIEVED mother said a huge 'thank-you' to hospital staff this week as her young son was allowed to recover at home from the killer bug meningitis. Catherine Turner was overjoyed at being reunited with five-year-old Michael, who cuddled his favourite
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Ashes ceremony at neighbouring church
ASHES buried at a redundant church will be symbolically re-consecrated a mile up the road. An area of the garden of remembrance at Hindsford St Anne's CE Church -- on the main route between Atherton and Tyldesley -- is being transferred to St Philip's
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Youngsters' panto delight
A CHRISTMAS cracker of a pantomime kept youngsters entertained at a Horwich primary school. The classic tale of Red Riding Hood was performed yesterday for enchanted youngsters at Claypool Primary School in Salisbury Road. It was staged at the school
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BOLTON has the highest number of heterosexually transmitted HIV cases in the whole of Greater Manche
An alarming 16 new cases have been diagnosed in the area over the last 12 months -- double the figure reported in the previous year. Health chiefs from the Wigan and Bolton Health Authority -- who have revealed there are now 74 people in the Bolton area
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Midwife's battle to save sister
A BOLTON midwife delivered her sister's baby boy at home and then faced a desperate battle to save her life as she waited for an ambulance. Royal Bolton Hospital midwife Sharon Green helped her sister to give birth on the bathroom floor and then fought
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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
