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Junior matches take off
BRADSHAW Hall Fisheries have been busy organising and running one of the area's most popular junior competitions. The six-match series is backed by Greater Manchester Police and many of the big High Street names along with many fishing tackle makers and
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Swans' plight
REGARDING the plight of the swans on the River Irwell at Ringley. I don't accept the cause of the pollution as being oil washed off the roads by rain, if that is the case, why isn't it there now after the heavy rain of the last few days? Each time it
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Committee puts record straight
IN reply to the reader's letter (BEN Wednesday August 8) from J & M Woodruff, Station Road, Blackrod, we the committee members for this campaign against the proposed coal yard on Station Road would like to clarify that certain statements in this article
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Parking warning
I AM writing with regard to Bolton Metro's war against local motorists. On the Deansgate side of Le Mans Crescent, between the arches and the "pay and display" spaces, there is room for two or three cars, and although there are double yellow lines on
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Alcohol danger must be dealt with properly
I HAVE read with much interest the comments over recent weeks in the BEN regarding the dangers and misuse of alcohol. Ignoring hard drugs, if we deal with the two main habits of the masses in comparison -- cigarettes and alcohol -- we have two very different
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JPs slam courts closure
PLANS to close Bolton's Magistrates Courts were condemned by the town's justices last night as "undermining" local justice. The Bolton bench called on the town to resist courts chiefs' proposals "by all legal means" after a special meeting at the New
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Teacher rape case halted
THE trial of a Bolton teacher accused of raping a 17-year-old schoolgirl was dramatically halted today when the judge went sick for a second day running. Jurors at Winchester Crown Court were told Judge Patrick Hooton had a virus which affected his "sense
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Rare bug kills horse woman
A BRILLIANT young horse rider has died from a rare illness. Caroline Fernside, aged 23, was taken ill with a severe headache just hours after winning a trophy at a horse show near Warrington. Five days later she became confused and an emergency doctor
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Why Sam moved for Bierhoff
SAM Allardyce moved in for the 33-year-old Euro 96 winner Oliver Bierhoff after running out of patience with French club, Strasbourg, when they failed to respond to his £2.5 million offer for striker Pegguy Luyindula. Confirming his interest in Bierhoff
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Boksic tribute to Hendry
ALEN Boksic has paid a massive tribute to Wanderers Colin Hendry in a report from PA Sport. For he reckons Hendry's absence from the Scotland team has given Croatia a huge World Cup boost. Hendry misses next month's clash at Hampden Park as he is serving
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Police pledge on homophobic crime
POLICE in Bolton are launching a campaign to stop gay men, lesbians and bisexuals becoming the targets of abuse and assaults. A booklet launched today aims to tell people how and where to report crime against them. The county-wide project will be supported
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Motorist attacked as thief takes car
A MOTORIST was hit about the head and body by a thief wielding a monkey wrench during a car hijacking yesterday. The 36-year-old man was getting out of his Alfa Romeo car in Rochford Avenue, Whitefield, when he was approached by the thug who demanded
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Police still hunting for kidnap bid man
DETECTIVES have ruled out a number of suspects in their search for a man who attempted to abduct a five-year-old girl. Police have been making inquiries in the Farnworth area since the child was nearly kidnapped while she played in Dixon Green Park last
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Jamaican on Reebok trial
WANDERERS still have an interest in 21-year-old Jamaican international midfielder, Jerome Johnson, who plays for the Tivoli Gardens club, and remains on trial at the Reebok.
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Scooter thieves snatch car woman's handbag
THIEVES made off on a motor scooter after stealing a handbag from the passenger seat of a pensioner's car. The bag snatch happened at noon yesterday at a car park in Cross Street, Radcliffe. The owner was sat in her car when a teenager ran up to the car
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Sara conned by bogus Wogan
A HOAX caller conned Radio 1 star Sara Cox into hitting out at colleague Chris Moyles. North-west DJ Mike Maguire phoned Sara while impersonating popular presenter Terry Wogan. Wogan had incensed Sara earlier in the week when he said the 26-year-old was
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Teacher rape trial reconvenes
THE trial of a Bolton-based teacher accused of raping a 17-year-old girl on the Isle of Wight was expected to reconvene at Winchester Crown Court today. Sharples School head of history Lee Savage is accused of raping and indecently assaulting the girl
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Sam in agents' blast
ANGERED and frustrated by his unsuccessful efforts to land his top summer transfer targets, Allardyce has hit out at agents he believes helped scupper the £3.5 million Sylvain Distin deal he set up with PSG. After persuading the French giants to part
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Main part of country park not contaminated
OFFICIALS are stressing that the main part of Moses Gate Country Park is not contaminated. The council received a number of concerned phone calls after the BEN reported problems caused by chemicals from the former Hall Lane Chemical Works. It is only
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Pets snatch warning after rabbit is stolen
ANIMAL charity officials are warning pet owners to be vigilant following a spate of thefts. Grandmother Barbara Platt, aged 55, was shocked when she discovered her pet rabbit, Wallace, had been snatched from his hutch. Mrs Platt, of Smethurst Lane, Morris
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Embankment plunge
TWO Bolton motorists were recovering from their ordeal today after their car crashed through a fence and rolled 125 feet down a motorway embankment. Driver Jason Heggie, aged 30, was taken to Rochdale Infirmary with suspected spinal injuries. Passenger
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Unclear campaign
ASDA has launched an in-store advertising campaign to support its growing chain of Wal-Mart vision centres. But part of the advertisements will be obscured to comply with Government legislation that prevents opticians from comparing prices with other
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Sam moves for Bierhoff
SAM Allardyce is trying to coax Oliver Bierhoff to the Reebok in one of the most audacious bids of the summer. The Wanderers' boss, who has suffered a succession of setbacks on the transfer market in recent weeks, has offered the German striker a route
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Bolton ex- boxer dies
FORMER Bolton boxer John 'Jackie' Jones has died aged 76. He fought some of the best middleweights on the world scene including Randolph Turpin and the Australian Dave Sands. He was born in Milk Street and moved to James Street, both in the Deane area
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Lancs make good start - at last
SKIPPER John Crawley, opener Mark Chilton and Andy Flintoff went some way to easing Lancashire's trials on the first day of the crucial Championship match against relegation rivals Northants. Under-fire Crawley hit a welcome half-century after sharing
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Green-fingered George says thanks a lot
TOIL IN THE SOIL LANDS PENSIONER TOP ALLOTMENT PRIZE A GREEN-FINGERED pensioner has scored a hat trick of wins thanks to his hard work on the allotment. George Haslam was thrilled after being awarded the prestigious Fairhurst Trophy for the best allotment
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Care home boss fined over faked post votes
RESIDENTIAL home manager Elizabeth Walton used her position of trust to complete postal votes on behalf of elderly people in her care. The forms, for last year's local council elections, were filled out correctly for the majority of the 20 elderly residents
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Golf course vandals cause £5,000 damage
CLUB officials have condemned vandals who caused an estimated £5,000 worth of damage at Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club after they hacked away at one of the greens. The gang of louts broke on to the course, despite the club erecting fences around
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Intrepid adventurers vowing to carry on
YOU will never find Robin Smith enjoying his retirement lying on a beach in Spain, reading a book. The 65-year-old is much too adventurous and books his holidays for places a bit more exciting. But sometimes, Mr Smith's wanderlust has put him closer to
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Menaced for their mobiles
BOLTON children are so worried about being robbed by other youngsters that many refuse to go into certain areas. And concerned parents have even requested personal alarms for them from Victim Support. The youngsters involved call it "taxing" -- according
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RMI swoop
STEVE Waywell today completed the signing of Tunisian forward Dino Maarmia. The 27-year-old, who was a Tunisian U-21 international, was released by Southport at the end of last term.
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Goldline first round complete
THE first round of the Goldline Trophy, in association with the Bolton Evening News, is now complete after Breightmet United were awarded their Group C tie with Tempest on a technicality. The quarter-final line-ups have now been decided with Prestwich
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Crawley century joy for Lancs
SKIPPER John Crawley finally found his form, blasting a magnificent century on the first day of the crucial Championship match against relegation rivals Northants. Under-fire Crawley shared in an early 85-run opening stand with Mark Chilton (46). At lunch
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Matches in brief
PATRICROFT AC - Aggregate match - Kings Pool Fishery, Wolverhampton. Ideal conditions for good weights, the winner made the most of it, catching from the off. 1st. Leon Gleaves 58-9-0, 2nd. Jack Dobson 34-2-0, 3rd. Peter Lee 33-10-0, 4th. Cliff Barber
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It's a dog's life for OAPs
AFTER completing 40 years service at work, and bringing up four sons, I am now classified as a "Senior Citizen". Reflecting on certain events, I am beginning to wonder if a more apt classification would be "Expendable Mugs". Recently I began to suffer
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Novel offence
IN reply to the front page article of Saturday, August 11. I was pleased that at last the BEN had something of optimism on the front page. That children are going to benefit from illegal goods can only be good news. However, that it is termed a "novel
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Mast protest
IT was with dismay that I read in last night's BEN that Armstrongs Waste Management, on behalf of BT Cellnet, have applied for planning permission for the erection of a 20m (150ft) high telecommunications mast, antenna, three BT air wave antenna and an
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Thank you for a "lovely" day out!
TO the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council -- GREETINGS. I feel that I must write about the "warm welcome" on my recent visit to Horwich. As the car parks were full, my car was left for four minutes in a quiet side street
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2001 Festival is bigger and better than ever
IN response to Mr Rimbaud's comments in Friday's Bolton Evening News I would to draw his and other readers attention to the diverse programme of events that are being presented at Bolton Festival 2001. Yes, there are some events that are being held again
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Mobile phone bullies shock increase
CHILDREN in Bolton as young as six and seven are being bullied into handing over their prized mobile phones -- by other children. Police say that phone thefts have soared by a third in the past year with a significant proportion involving children stealing
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Hot shot Holdsworth strikes at the double
Bradford City Res 0 Wanderers Res 2 WANDERERS Reserves got their FA Premier Reserve League season off to a great start with a 2-0 victory at Valley Parade last night. Dean Holdsworth struck both goals to force his way into the reckoning for the opening
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Jusi backs front men
KEEPER Jussi Jaaskalainen has told fans that shot-shy Wanderers will be firing on all cylinders in time for the big Premiership kick off on Saturday. Fans have been concerned about the lack of goals Sam Allardyce's side have scored during a disappointing
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Deano bags two, but misses Leicester start
DEAN Holdsworth scored both goals in the Reserves' 2-0 win at Bradford last night, confirming his recovery from the knee injury he picked up at Wanderers' training camp in Spain and which he first feared might require surgery. But Sam Allardyce has warned
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Forum meets
THE next HCG (Halliwell Community Group) Community Forum meeting will be on Tuesday, September 11, at 6.30pm at Mere Hall, Merehall Street, Bolton. 01204 396979.
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All welcome at sale
A COFFEE morning and bring and buy sale organised by Christ Church, Walmsley, will be held at the Parish Hall in Blackburn Road, Egerton, on Saturday. All are welcome to browse bric-a-brac, cards, crafts and home produce stalls from 10am until noon. Admission
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Clothes for school
ANIMAL charity the PDSA has back to school clothing available now at its shops in Newport Street, Bolton; The Rock, Bury; and Bradshawgate, Leigh.
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Parish hall sale
CARDS, crafts, books and home produce are among the attractions at an event at Christ Church, Walmsley on Saturday. The coffee morning and bring and buy sale at the parish hall on Blackburn Road, Egerton runs from 10am until noon.
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Town ready to bloom
HORWICH in Bloom's presentation day will be held on Saturday, September 8. The annual event, which includes a wide variety of categories for flowering and foliage plants, will be held at the Resource Centre in Beaumont Road and starts at 10am.
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Sale helped animals
A CHARITY sale at Farnworth canopy on July 28 raised £527 for Bleak Holt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield. The sanctuary has thanked everyone who supported the sale and says they still have many dogs and cats which need re-homing. For more information, call
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Underground for renovation
SPECIALIST renovation techniques will be used when underground work starts in the Tottington Road area of Bury next week. Beginning on Monday, the work, which is being carried out by Bury Council on behalf of United Utilities, involves the renovation
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Liverpool match tickets
TICKETS for Wanderers' home game against Liverpool on Bank Holiday Monday, August 27 will go on sale tomorrow to supporters who are in the club's membership scheme and are also Lifeline members. Supporters who are either club members or Lifeline members
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Libraries in touch with needs of visually impaired
LIBRARIES in Bury have joined a national project to improve access to books for visually impaired people. Bury Council and the Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People, has worked with the National Library for the Blind to obtain more than
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Private cash school plan to be unveiled
COUNCILLORS will get their first glimpse tomorrow of detailed plans for an £11 million community centre and school. The Castle Hill Community Learning Resource Centre in Tonge Moor includes Bolton's first privately-financed school, a library, youth club
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Golf course vandals cause £5,000 damage
CLUB officials have condemned vandals who caused an estimated £5,000 worth of damage at Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club after they hacked away at one of the greens. The gang of louts broke on to the course, despite the club erecting fences around
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By George! Shakers swoop at the double
BURY have strengthened their squad with two new signings. Greek premiership defender George Siros has been snapped up after a short trial at Gigg Lane while Manchester United youngster George Clegg has joined on a three-month loan. And a highly satisfying
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Blind fitter puts up shutters to Shakers pair
BURY'S Nicky Hill and Danny Swailes must be scratching their heads and wondering what went wrong. Last season the two youngsters looked on the verge of cementing a regular place in the first team. And when Chris Swailes left for Rotherham United during
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Crawley century joy for Lancs
SKIPPER John Crawley blasted a century on the first day of the crucial Championship match against relegation rivals Northants. Under-fire Crawley shared in an early 85-run opening stand with Mark Chilton (46). At lunch Lancs reached 157-1 with Crawley
