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More manners on road needed
IN reply to Jayne Neville's letter, published December 6. I also have the misfortune to travel on the A666 towards Manchester, and because of the selfish attitude of drivers like Ms Neville, the journey takes twice as long as it should. If everyone drove
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Manners needed on road to hell
I AM writing in response to Ms Neville's views of the "vigilante drivers" on St Peters Way (A666) during rush hour periods. As someone who has to travel to and from Manchester daily, I know all about how much havoc these roadworks are causing and understand
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Race against time to find new heart for Emma
THE distraught mother of Bolton youngster Emma Standish today made a frantic nationwide appeal for a heart donor after being told by doctors that her daughter has only three days to live. Ten-year-old Emma, struck down by a rare illness which caused her
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Norris in loan move chance
DAVID Norris could be on his way back to Boston United, less than a year after joining Wanderers in a £50,000 dream move from the non-league club. Boston want to take their former hit-man on loan and Sam Allardyce is prepared to sanction the deal but
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Strength in numbers at last
SAM Allardyce has the rare luxury of being spoilt for choice for Saturday's Reebok clash with Crewe. Having been so limited for options last weekend that he was forced to ask top scorer Michael Ricketts, despite feeling unwell, to lead the attack, the
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BASKETBALL: Arena tempts Giants
BOLTON Arena could tempt National League basketball back to the town. Earlier this year Manchester Giants held preliminary talks with the Arena management before deciding to remain at their home base the - MEN Arena - but general manager Nick Montgomery
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Points add up
Cadishead ARLFC 7 Adlington Rangers ARLFC 38 ADLINGTON Rangers ARLFC 1sts were again a victim of the weather but the 'A' team were away at Cadishead. Rangers should have opened the scoring when quick cross-field passing put wing-man Wheelan away but a
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Awards with a difference
THE Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton and MP Brian Iddon attended an open day at a factory which helps get disabled people into employment. The VIPs met bosses and workers at the Remploy textile factory, on Manchester Road, and presented certificates to staff
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Company car drivers face tax changes
BUSINESS advisers Jacksons are recommending companies to review their car strategy to maximise their savings and benefit their employees. Senior Tax Manager Carl Whittaker points out that from April 2002 there will be a radical change in the way company
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Vandals wreck John's new business
A ENTREPRENEUR has been left reeling after his two-week old business was devastated by vandals. John Hughes, aged 35, fears his three-wheel van imported from Italy may have to be written-off. Vandals smashed the dashboard, pulled out wires, wrecked the
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Busy panto time for Lisa
SHE may not be on Emmerdale any more but Tottington's Lisa Riley is certainly a busy girl this festive season. She's appearing in Dick Whittington at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton with fellow, late Emmerdalian Butch Dingle (Paul Loughran) and Jimmy
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One woman show
HORWICH Heritage group still has tickets left for an evening of drama with Lizzie Jones. Lizzie will be presenting her one-woman show, "Queen Elizabeth I", at Horwich Resource Centre in Beaumont Road. Admission costs £2 and the show starts at 7.30pm.
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Bakers rise to winning occasion
BAKERS in Bolton certainly know their bread. The bakery team at the Warburtons town site have picked up this year's Derrick Warburton Trophy. The team were also awarded a cheque for £500 by Derrick Warburton, former chairman, which they promptly handed
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Bank raid: Man in court
A MAN was due before a Bolton court today charged with four attempted murders following the dramatic Westhoughton bank robbery. It is nearly eight months since a three-man gang struck at the Market Street branch of Barclays Bank, escaping with thousands
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Vandals wreck John's new business
A ENTREPRENEUR has been left reeling after his two-week old business was devastated by vandals. John Hughes, aged 35, fears his three-wheel van imported from Italy may have to be written-off. Vandals smashed the dashboard, pulled out wires, wrecked the
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A sparkling smile for the festive season
SIMPLY RED star Mick Hucknall took the latest craze for all things glittery to new lengths when he had a sparkling red stone fitted to a TOOTH. Now Mick's fashion statement can be emulated by fans in Bolton who want a sparkling smile. And the good news
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Top defender set to join Whites on loan
THE on-off deal to bring Colin Hendry to the Reebok is back on with the Scotland international set to join Wanderers on a three-month loan. Forty-eight hours after Sam Allardyce said he had scrapped plans to sign the Coventry central defender, he revealed
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Brassy youngsters give shoppers a treat
A GROUP of brassy youngsters tuned up in Chorley at the weekend -- and entertained shoppers with their music. Members of Chorley Silver Youth Brass Band played a selection of Christmas carols -- and held a collection to boost club funds. The final total
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Leigh coach relishes title challenge
THE long wait is almost over and it's time for the talking to stop, writes Mike Hulme A week after the rest of the Northern Ford Premiership season kicked off, Leigh Centurions begin their march towards a second successive Grand Final on Sunday. Given
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What's On at pubs in and around 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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MUSIC AND DANCE VENUES
HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE, Victoria Road, Horwich. Social Line Dance. Saturday December 9. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £3.50 or £4 on the door. Ring Val or Pete on 655695. GRANGE ARTS CENTRE, Rochdale Road, Oldham. Ring 0161 911 4072. LYRIC THEATRE, The Lowry
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THEATRES
BREWERY ARTS CENTRE, Highgate, Kendal. Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and Brumhalata. A storytelling theatre from many cultures with music. Tonight . Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £10 and £9 concessions. Ring 01539 725133. OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. The Owl
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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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LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS
CROWN AND CUSHION, Mealhouse Lane, Bolton. Vivid with special guests. Tuesday December 12. Starts 8pm. HILLTOPS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, Hill Lane, Blackrod. Budding musicians come and play your own arrangements and compositions, Wednesday evenings from
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FESTIVE EVENTS
HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road, Horwich. Elizabeth I. Festive entertainment from Lizzie Jones. Tuesday December 19. Tickets £2. Ring 693462. KING GEORGES HALL, Northgate, Blackburn. Afternoon Music Hall Christmas Special. Thursday December 14.
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Come back British Rail!
YOUR sandwiches were not curly That was just a joke. Your tea, somewhat insipid Was drunk by many folk. But came a time when government Thought it was going broke. Get rid of you, save money Was indeed their hope. So you were divided into pieces By the
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Top of the class
CLASS act Kath Brown must have wondered what she was letting herself in for when she took over at Gaskell Primary School. By her own admission, staff morale and the school's league table position had hit rock bottom. But the headteacher can hardly keep
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Dad tells of tragic wife's brave battle
A FATHER-OF-TWO whose wife died after a brave battle against cancer has spoken of her zest for life and how her illness robbed their daughters of a loving mum. Helen Williams died aged 33 after contracting pneumonia, but she had been diagnosed with breast
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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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MARKET DATES
BOLTON MARKET, Ashburner Street. adjacent to Moor Lane Bus Station. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat. Sunday fleamarket. Ring 336825. FARNWORTH MARKET, King Street. Open Mon, Fri & Sat. Ring 336840. HORWICH MARKET, Curteis Street. Open Tue & Fri
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SOCCER: Boro aim to repeat cup form
RADCLIFFE Boro turn their attention to Unibond League Division One action after a midweek cup diversion with an away fixture at Kendal Town. Manager Kevin Glendon will be looking for his side to reproduce the form that brought a 2-2 midweek draw at Droylesden
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Water
There's water as far As the eye can see. From up in the north To the west country. With half of Great Britain Under a flood. And when it subsides Leaves home full of mud. Our rivers are bursting And covering the land. We'll protect all the houses With
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Man is Earth's enemy
IN reply to Barrie Wade and Debora Blount. The fox may be classed as a pest but the bigger pest is the rider on the horse that is hunting it down with a pack of hounds with the intention or ripping it to pieces. This is not a recreation, nor is it necessary
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Clause 28 could work in positive ways
IT is a pity that Miss Mary Casstles should choose this particular time to condemn Tony Blair for trying to abolish 'Clause 28' (BEN, December 5). We must presume that is what she meant, even though she refers to him being 'obsessed with getting Clause
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Steely determination needed for Daisy HiIl
I AM appalled at the weak, spineless attitude of the Liberal/Labour cartel that now runs Westhoughton. I refer of course to the decision to halt plans for a bypass near Edges Farm and relieve our congested roads in Daisy Hill on the basis of a few NIMBYs
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Local Tories keep moving goalposts
IT seems that our resident bandwagon hopper James Stevens, the Tory candidate ,has put his foot in his mouth again and complained about the Bolton Council finance settlement despite the fact that, if elected, he would be part of a Tory government that
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Hard working council staff should not be forgotten
I WOULD like to respond to the article '£5m Council Sick Leave Shock' (BEN, November 22). Sick leave does not cost Bolton Council £5m per year. The vast majority of sickness absence is covered by the dedication and goodwill of workers in offices, depots
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Don't forget to feed our prickly friends
THE steady drop in temperature has sent hedgehogs all over the country scurrying to find more food before they hibernate. They are travelling further afield in search of food, which is why we are seeing more of them than usual dead on the roads. To save
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Selfish driving riddle
JAYNE Neville's letter (Selfish drivers add to chaos on A666) seems to use a definition of selfishness somewhat at odds with mine. Until recently I also used to have to travel the A666 between Bolton and Manchester twice a day through the perennial roadworks
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Disabled badge holders get tickets too
I HAVE read several letters about Orange and Blue badge users, and most of them appear to be from very jealous people who are fortunate enough not to suffer from a disability themselves or know somebody close to them who is unfortunate enough to need
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More manners on road needed
Journey takes twice as long Short drive take double time Single file solution IN reply to Jayne Neville's letter, published December 6. I also have the misfortune to travel on the A666 towards Manchester, and because of the selfish attitude of drivers
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We are all here by the grace of God
BRITISH, English, and Christendom, should not be looked upon as a Holy Trinity, and I'm certain that not everyone shares the severe views expressed by Grenville Moore in his response to S Musa. Christians certainly do not hold the monopoly on patriotism
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Felgate's RMI future at stake
VETERAN keeper Dave Felgate's has been told his Leigh RMI days are numbered. Manager Steve Waywell has confirmed that the ex-Wanderers and Wales stopper is no longer first choice at Hilton Park and is free to find another club. Young Craig Dootson, 21
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Starmaker Gradi makes another investment for the future
DARIO Gradi had to call off Colin Cramb's transfer to Fortuna Sittard this week but still pocketed a cool £750,000. That's the windfall Crewe will bank from Alex old boy Neil Lennon's £6 million transfer from Leicester to Celtic - further evidence, if
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Chorley outclassed by fitter team
Wigan RUFC 2nds 38 Chorley RUFC 0 CHORLEY were outclassed by a better organised, fitter and faster team in Saturday's encounter at Wigan. Wigan took the playing conditions, still poor after last month's prolonged wet spell, in their stride as they crossed
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Bakers rise to winning occasion
BAKERS in Bolton certainly know their bread. The bakery team at the Warburtons town site have picked up this year's Derrick Warburton Trophy. The team were also awarded a cheque for £500 by Derrick Warburton, former chairman, which they promptly handed
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Investors award for snacks firm
SUCCESS is in the bag for Westhoughton-based Red Mill Snack Foods Ltd. The fifth biggest supplier of savoury snacks in the UK has gained the national Investors in People award for excellence in employee advance. Red Mill, which produces tortilla chips
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Eur going nowhere
Accountant sums up the currency debate A BOLTON accountant is annoyed because the current currency debate about the Euro is "going nowhere." Mr Keith Acton, senior partner with Bentley & Co, says the case is not being put properly by the government
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Was latest surge just a mirage? By Rob Arkwright, Hargreave Hale & Co
AT last there appears to be a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Markets around the world soared on Tuesday as the presidential election finally looked like coming to a conclusion, with Bush the likely winner. Also, Alan Greenspan, the US Federal Reserve
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Parking fiasco is driving trade away
A BUSINESSMAN has warned that parking restrictions on a busy road may be driving customers away. Julian King, who owns Kings Estate Agents on Blackburn Road, fears shops may be forced to close. He says the problem started when Bolton Council took over
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Christmas fun at the theatre
IF you're looking for a spot of early Christmas fun Bolton Little Theatre has one answer. The theatre is putting on a variety show and supper from next Wednesday until Sunday at 7.30pm. It's a great fun show full of surprises, devised and presented by
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Switch on and listen ear!
BOLTON'S Library Link has a message for its members -- switch on for a good read! "Listen 'Ear" is an audio cassette featuring housebound and visually impaired readers from the North-west sharing their favourite reading experiences, including their favourite
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Awards with a difference
THE Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton and MP Brian Iddon attended an open day at a factory which helps get disabled people into employment. The VIPs met bosses and workers at the Remploy textile factory, on Manchester Road, and presented certificates to staff
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Tom enjoys champion day on TV
THIRTEEN year-old Tom Dunlop served up an ace performance when he was invited onto TV children's favourite Blue Peter. Tom, from Bury, is the under-13s national badminton champion and enjoying a very successful season. On TV, he played with fellow national
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Answer to a prayer
A DREAM to rescue a crumbling Bolton landmark has come a step closer to reality. The Grade II-listed former church Holy Trinity has lapsed into such disrepair it is officially classed as being "at risk". Plans by Bolton Council for Voluntary Services
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PUB MUSIC
BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. Ring Bolton 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury Road, Bolton. Live bands Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm. Ring Bolton 523855. THE ANTELOPE, Manchester Road, Kearsley. Karaoke
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PANTOMIMES
KING GEORGES HALL, Blackburn. Jack and The Beanstalk. Runs from Saturday December 16 until Sunday January 7 2001. Ring 01254 582582. FORUM THEATRE, Wythenshawe. Aladdin by Jeffrey Longmore. Saturday December 9. Starts 7pm. Tickets £10.50, £6.50. Ring
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DANCE CLUBS
ATLANTIS, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton. Ring Bolton 529922. Friday: Extreme, dance night, Saturday: Desire, mainstream and dance music. BAR PERU, Bank St, Bolton. Ring Bolton 521321. BENNIES NIGHT CLUB, Warthfold Rd, Radcliffe. Ring 0161 764 3501. CLUB MISTRY
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GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Thomas Barwick exhibition featuring illustrations and graphic designs showing a blatant disregard for his Northern roots. Runs from November 30 to January 21.Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun noon to 5pm. Adm free
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It's a small price to pay
I READ with interest your story in The Citizen with regard to the pedestrianisation of Market Street. It is wrong to say that buses do not off load near the town centre as they do so at the bottom of St Georges Street and certain town services off load
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Retailers WILL be hard pressed
I SUPPOSE Mr Booth cannot be expected to know the commercial position of Chorley and its setting in Lancashire in so short a time. So he should have had enough sense not to make such sweeping statements about the retail position we find ourselves in.
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Blair put on the spot
THE reason why Tony Blair and Robin Cook launched their offensive against Britain's "Eurosceptics" is quite simple -- they are trying to hide the fact that their policy on Europe is facing a crisis of the first magnitude. Indeed, as they go off to Nice
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Bus firm says sorry after ticket blunder
A BROTHER and sister were thrown off a bus after buying saver tickets in an effort to make "greener" school journeys. Now First Manchester bus company has apologised for the incident which they say arose because the driver became confused. Linda and Paul
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Housing chiefs celebrate £2m spending boost
HOUSING chiefs in Bolton are celebrating after being awarded an extra £2 million by the Government. The spending boost creates a total funding windfall for the borough's housing of £17.8 million, an increase of about 11 per cent. Part of the rise is a
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Supermarket jobs to go
A LEIGH supermarket is to close in the New Year with the loss of 63 jobs, it has been revealed. But some staff at the Pioneer Co-op store may be redeployed to other local branches. The Co-op announced yesterday that the Ellesmere Street store will close
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Choir hits the high notes
THE thought of singing at the Royal Albert Hall in London is a daunting prospect for any choir But the Bolton Hospital Choir also has another challenge - to sing the Welsh National Anthem in Welsh! The choir which was formed in the 1970s, is busy rehearsing
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Parking fiasco is driving trade away
A BUSINESSMAN has warned that parking restrictions on a busy road may be driving customers away. Julian King, who owns Kings Estate Agents on Blackburn Road, fears shops may be forced to close. He says the problem started when Bolton Council took over
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Health workers provide a safety net for prostitutes
THE "oldest profession" of prostitution has caused controversy in Bolton during recent years as working girls have been seen walking residential streets near the town centre and young prostitutes have been touting for business during the middle of the
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Know your First Aid?
ARE you equipped to deal with a First Aid situation. St John Ambulance has come up with a quiz to test your knowledge just in time for Christmas. 1. You are putting the lights on the tree and your friend doesn't notice that the flex is frayed. When he
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FOLK MUSIC
HOWCROFT INN, Pool Street, Bolton. Staff Folk Night. Tuesday December 12. Starts 8.30pm. Ring 526814. LYRIC THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Ring 0161 876 2000. BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester. PLANET K, Oldham St, Manchester. PEMBROKE HALL, High St, Walkden
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CINEMA
FILMS for the week until Thursday December 14. UGC CINEMA, The Valley, Centertainment, Bolton. The Grinch (PG); 102 Dalmations (U); Raging Bull (18); Urban Legends: Final Cut (15); Charlie's Angels (15); Pitch Black (15); Little NIcky (12); Bedazzled
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BOOK EARLY
MEN ARENA, Manchester. 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 December 19 and Wednesday December 20, Steps, tickets £20. Also, Saturday January
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EVENTS
LAST DROP VILLAGE, Bromley Cross, Bolton. Craft Fair. Sunday December 10. Starts 10am to 4pm. WINBOURNE LEISURE AND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, Blackpool. Tower Dog Training Club Obedience Dog Show. Saturday December 9. Ring 01253 314471. WALTON HALL AND GARDENS
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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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SOCCER: Combination playing plans
A WEEK after deciding to suspend fixture schedules until January, the Bolton Combination has issued a full playing list for tomorrow. Fixture secretary Fred Morris explained: "The main reason for the postponements was to give Bolton Parks the chance to
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CONCERTS
ALBERT HALLS, Victoria Square, Bolton. At The Hop. Featuring music by Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and rock n roll from four decades. Monday December 18. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £10 and £8.50 concessions. Ring 334400. VICTORIA HALL, Bolton
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SHAKERS: Unlucky Matt has op
UNLUCKY Shakers defender Matt Barrass has undergone a knee cartilage operation. The highly-rated young full-back is likely to be out of action for three months although the lay-off isn't as long as originally thought. "Matt's had terrible luck but hopefully
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SOCCER: MPs cry foul over cost of new stadium
BOLTON North East MP David Crausby has joined a call for a review of the cost of the new Wembley Stadium. He is one of seven MPs demanding a re-think as the cost has soared to £660 million. The decision to pull down the historic Wembley - where England
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MPs cry foul over cost of new stadium
BOLTON North East MP David Crausby has joined a call for a review of the cost of the new Wembley Stadium. He is one of seven MPs demanding a re-think as the cost has soared to £660 million. The decision to pull down the historic Wembley - where England
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SHAKERS: Preece rallying call to Shakers faithful
BURY boss Andy Preece has issued a heartfelt plea for fans to rally behind the players who are the club's future. The Shakers take on Mansfield Town in the LDV Vans Trophy at Gigg Lane tomorrow afternoon and will field the youngest first team seen for
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What's On for the family
CRONKSHAW FOLD FARM, Rossendale. Family Farm Activity Day. Sunday December 10. Ring 01706 218614. MARTIN MERE WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST, Burscough. Ring 01704 895181. DOCK ROAD EDWARDIAN PUMPING STATION, Weir St, off London Road, Northwich. Ring 01257
