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KEARSLEY Royal British Legion aggregate match - Border Fisheries Match Pool.
A lot of fish were taken in a very well contested match with worm, meat and sweetcorn being the best attractors. 1st. Darren Bridge 27-6-0, 2nd. Vinnie Felton 27-2-0, 3rd. Ian Longworth 25-4-0, 4th. Paul Mort 24-2-0.
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WEDNESDAY Open - Bradshaw Hall Fisheries
IF your names Baily and fish floating pole with pellets you will attract carp by the netfull. 1st. David Bailey (Ted Carter Preston) 131-4-0, 2nd. Martin Bailey (Ted Carter Preston) 95-8-0, 3rd. James Bailey (Ted Carter Preston) 71-8-0, 4th. Mike Astbury
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New boy flies high
NEW striker Andy Mason scored three goals in as many games as Chorley pulled off two victories in the three matches following the opening day defeat by visitors North Ferriby. Ken Wright's boys got back on to the winning trail with a resounding 3-0 triumph
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BAS make crafty signings
NORTH West premier match team, BAS Image, have signed crack match anglers Simon Roberts and Derek Duckley in time for their 2001 winter league campaign. The pair both have a proven match record whose knowledge and experience will strengthen the squad
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Dangerous weed
READ with interest the letter concerning "Root out Ragwort". We live on the Boardman Street Estate, Halliwell, and it is everywhere. The pathways are full of this poisonous plant. Would the council please strim or spray this very dangerous weed? There
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Missing the point on cash
I FEAR I must reply to your correspondents in your article regarding "Cash for Hospital". They are missing the point. The money is specifically for use of staff for leisure purposes, and not for anything else. I was in hospital recently, and I feel that
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So wrong about weakness of those plastic lampposts
WITH reference Brian Derbyshire's letter (Your Views: August 27), where he criticises the authorities for deciding to reduce the level of injuries and number of fatalities inflicted on motorists who crash into concrete and steel lampposts by replacing
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THE BEN SAYS: Our brightness amid the gloom
IT is good news that dire warnings about teacher shortages do not seem to apply in Bolton. Mike Tomlinson, the Chief Inspector of Schools, claimed this week that the situation in England was the worst in nearly 40 years and suggested that the problem
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Best gala day ever
THE silver anniversary gala day celebrating 25 years of Tatton Community Group has been hailed as a runaway success by its chairman. Tom Watson said the event, at Tatton Recreation Ground, Silverdale Road, Chorley, on Saturday, August 25, was "probably
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Egon whips up star team
TOP food guru Egon Ronay has whipped up a storm at Charnock Richard motorway service station in Chorley after bosses drafted him in to help to improve the grub. The critic and restaurateur, who once described service station food as 'unspeakable rubbish
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Daring duo in date with Jaws
A PAIR of fearless care workers from Derian House Children's Hospice are preparing to take the plunge into a pool full of sharks -- all to raise money to help the youngsters. Health care assistant Patricia Clarkson and children's nurse Lisa Lord are to
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Help in the can for film team
CELEBRATING film buffs are ready to roll 'em again throughout Chorley. For Chorley Film Society is about to launch its new season with the help of a grant from The National Lottery Awards For All programme. And not only are they promising more films than
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Report angers leisure staff
STAFF at Chorley Borough Council's leisure service department have been left feeling angry after an Audit Commission report failed to acknowledge a number of improvements. The report by the Best Value Inspection said the service was 'fair' and praised
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Parents distraught over church's headstone order
THE parents of a girl killed in a house fire have been ordered to remove the headstone of her grave by the Church of England -- because it claims an engraved portrait of her is unlawful. Marilyn and Tony Cheetham have been told to remove the memorial
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ROYAL Ashton Sunday Open - Rumworth Reservoir
Big bream on the pole gave the winner a cracking weight. 1st. Martin Ormrod 27-10-0, 2nd. Kevin Lever 7-25-0, 3rd. John Rodmell 6-8-0, Section A Roland Stansfield 5-3-0, Section B Peter Lowe 5-12-0.
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Venue switch
BOLTON Co-op A.C. have announced a late change to Sunday's match venue when they were hoping to fish their aggregate match on the River Ribble. The venue has now changed to the River Weaver at Winsford Flash with the draw taking place at 8.00am.
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Stuart Hall tops the TV poll
From the Evening News, August 27, 1976 25 YEARS AGO IT looks as though Stuart Hall, of "Look North" and "It's a Knockout" fame, is nearly everyone's favourite for "Sunniest Character on Telly" title following a poll by the BEN. One reader writes of him
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Man recovering
A MOTORCYCLIST injured in an accident on Monday is recovering in hospital. Matthew Holt, aged 29, of Fernview Drive, Holcombe Brook, is still seriously ill, but more stable, in Hope Hospital, Manchester.
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Curfew for teens on assault charge
TWO teenage boys, aged 13 and 15, will appear in Crown Court charged with attempting to rob and causing grievous bodily harm to another boy. The case, described by magistrates as "too grave" to be dealt with by them, has been adjourned for eight weeks
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Magic prize for Marie
MARIE Ross, of Old Lords Crescent, Horwich, is £1,000 richer after winning a radio competition. Marie entered the Magic 999 competition when she had 999 seconds to call into the station and claim the prize on Bank Holiday Monday.
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Car passenger hurt in collision
A WOMAN had to be taken to hospital with an injured leg after a road accident in Smithills. Sarah Shaw, aged 20, of Sandalwood, Westhoughton, was a passenger in a Ford Escort, which was involved in a collision with a BMW on Collier's Row at 3.45pm yesterday
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Group medal
THE East Lancashire Group of the Alpine Garden Society starts its 15th season on September 10. The group was awarded a silver medal by the Royal Horticultural Society for the group's exhibit at the prestigious Tatton Show in July. Members will be meeting
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Olympian Mary is hospice dinner speaker
GOLD medal winning athlete Mary Peters will be the guest speaker at the Bolton Hospice Ladies' annual dinner. The event will take place on Friday, September 14, at the Reebok Stadium with tickets priced at £26. Mary Peters, who is a CBE for her services
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Flats complex gets new look
A CENTRE which helps people to live independently is being officially reopened next week following refurbishment. Eldon Street High Dependency Unit is a complex of 32 flats, specifically for vulnerable older people, many of whom live alone. An investment
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Store goes cash-raising crazy
STAFF at a supermarket donned fancy dress to raise money for charity and put a smile on the faces of their customers. All the team at Asda in Horwich, including the store manager, sported school uniform and challenged their customers to join in a karaoke
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Taxi warning after attacks
TAXI passengers have been warned to stay safe after a series of attacks by bogus drivers. Bury Council, which licenses and monitors public and private taxis, has issued the appeal following attacks on women in the Manchester area by people claiming to
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Missing man: Body found in Cumbria
THE family of a man missing for two weeks were today travelling to Cumbria following the discovery of a body. Police investigating the disappearance of Mark Robert Hughes, aged 19, are liaising with Cumbria police after a body was found in the Windermere
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Trailer for a new company
BARRONS, the Coppull company known to generations of caravan enthusiasts, has announced the formation of a new company. Barrons Holdings Ltd has bought the entire share capital of Barron Group Ltd, leaving David Hold, managing director of Barron Group
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1,700 tickets at Highbury
WANDERERS have received just 1,700 tickets for the away clash against Arsenal at Highbury on Saturday, September 22. And Blackburn have allocated 3,000 for the match at Ewood Park on Wednesday, Sept 19. Tickets for the Arsenal game will be sold by postal
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Little Lever's rounders win
Rupert Ladies v Little Lever Eleven LITTLE Lever Eleven won the Express Electrical Chadwick rounders cup when they beat Rupert Ladies by an innings of 78-72. Rupert batted first and lost just one batter first time round but the bowling and fielding of
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Alek gets helping hand for his comeback bid
THE rules of engagement are different but the ring is the same ... and, when you are preparing for your first fight for almost a decade, a helping hand is always welcome. That is why Bolton veteran Alek Penarski can be found sparring in the unlikely setting
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Print dispute stopped paper appearing
From the Bolton Evening News, August 30, 1976 25 YEARS AGO THE Evening News was not published because of an ongoing national dispute with the National Graphical Association. 50 YEARS AGO From the Evening News , August 30, 1951 BOLTON Transport Department
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Past glory of the Victorian age
BOLTON became the land of Hope and Glory last night with an evening of Victorian ballads. Smithills Hall played host to the Victorian night of entertainment, with performers and audience members, dressing up for the event.
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Past glory of the Victorian age
BOLTON became the land of Hope and Glory last night with an evening of Victorian ballads. Smithills Hall played host to the Victorian night of entertainment, with performers and audience members, dressing up for the event.
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Jazz it up
A SHOT of authentic jazz and blues from the act which recently broke all box office records at Ronnie Scott's comes to the Bolton Festival tomorrow night when they play at the Festival Hall from 7.30pm. King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys are regular headliners
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Tickled pink by Doddy's donation
STAFF at DBBC are "tickled pink" by a donation of £200 made by funnyman, Ken Dodd. Ken, who appeared on Saturday night as part of the Bolton Festival, met representatives from the station at a previous performance in the town earlier this year. The comic
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On the crest of an air wave
BOLTON Festival is making a big noise this year -- and it is mainly thanks to a group of talented volunteers. DBBC -- Diversity in Barrier Communications -- alias Bolton Market Radio is a volunteer training agency which specialises in building self-confidence
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On the crest of an air wave
BOLTON Festival is making a big noise this year -- and it is mainly thanks to a group of talented volunteers. DBBC -- Diversity in Barrier Communications -- alias Bolton Market Radio is a volunteer training agency which specialises in building self-confidence
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Brave Brett's brotherly love is rewarded
A BRAVE Westhoughton youngster has beaten off other young hopefuls to be named as a children's local hero. Brett Ratcliff, aged 12, of Thorn Well, won a DVD player after judges at Horwich Asda picked him for his fund-raising efforts in aid of his disabled
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Asian graduates celebrate
TALENTED young Bolton Asians will mark their success at university with a night of celebrations. A total of 400 people, including civic and community leaders, are expected to attend the third Apna News Graduation Gala Evening, which will feature guest
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BOLTON Rivers Wednesday Afternoon Match - Doe Hey
Business as usual with Bob catching a nice bream or two on the pole. 1st. Bob Fearnhead (Worsley Angling Centre) 12-2-0, 2nd. Roland Stansfield (Bolton Rivers) 11-2-0, 3rd. Neville Gregory (Unattached) 5-0-0.
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BANK Holiday Match - Shore Top Reservoir.
Some good returns of bream, skimmers and roach plus three carp to third placed man. Mainly on the tip. 1st. Trevor Bevin 13-14-0, 2nd. Trevor Hayes 12-11-0, 3rd. Frank Smalley 11-10-0, 4th. Gerald Lawson 10-7-0, 5th. Les Salmon 6-13-0, 6th. Peter Leigh
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BOLTON'S MATCHSCENE: Pat Powers home
LORD Nelson A.C. aggregate match - Woodlands Fisheries Partridge Lake. The Nelson lads virtually cleared the shelves of cat food for this match when stories of huge hauls on the feline grub filtered through. Pat Power had a purr-fect day with no cat-astrophies
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Kids get hooked
THE final match of the 'Hooked on Fishing not drugs or crime' series was held on Bradshaw Hall Fisheries Number Four Lake. More than 50 youngsters competed for a huge number of prizes donated by many High Street names. The winners in the two age groups
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Right tonic for the staff
REGARDING the money allocated by the government for hospital staff. Is it wrong that they should have better facilities at work? I don't think so. They do a fine job under very difficult circumstances at all levels. Where would any of us be without them
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Caught twice at same spot
I READ with interest your article on speeding (BEN: August 20) along Chorley New Road near Bolton School. I was caught on two consecutive days, July 16/17, 1998, at the same spot. Having been to Chorley on business and returning to Bolton, I travelled
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Forget flower power - we need to park
TODAY, I had an appointment at Bolton's single hospital. I was fortunate enough to find a parking space just in time to keep a morning appointment. One driver I spoke to was late for his. I eventually found a space after driving around to various locations
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Christmas joy for merry pub
DRINKERS at The Oak Tree in Brinscall must have thought they had walked through a time warp last weekend. For Christmas decorations adorned the village pub and festive tunes rang out on the jukebox. There was even a Mrs Santa Claus and a Christmas tree
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Probe into neutral act
A CHORLEY Borough Council officer remains suspended as investigations continue into a town hall accounts "problem". The council has maintained throughout that the suspension of one of its officers nearly two weeks ago was "a neutral act" and does not
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Farmers in theft alert
FARMERS in Chorley are being told to be on their guard after a spate of thefts of tractors from farms in the west of the county. Lancashire Police issued the warning after six vehicles were stolen in one month from farm properties in areas such as Hesketh
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Protestors in mast block joy
OBJECTORS to a proposed new telecommunications mast looked set to receive some good news this week. For planning councillors were recommended to refuse the BT Cellnet plan for Eccleston. The mobile phone giant applied to Chorley Borough Council for permission
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Brave Brett's brotherly love is rewarded
A BRAVE Westhoughton youngster has beaten off other young hopefuls to be named as a children's local hero. Brett Ratcliff, aged 12, of Thorn Well, won a DVD player after judges at Horwich Asda picked him for his fund-raising efforts in aid of his disabled
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Schools boast record number of new teachers
BOLTON has recruited more new teachers than ever in preparation for the start of the autumn school term. And the borough is continuing to buck a national trend of teacher shortages which some experts have warned could leave schools facing a four day week
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Reserve stars itching for action
SAM Allardyce moved quickly to appease the members of his Premiership squad who have missed out on Wanderers' early-season glory. Against all odds and expectations, the Reebok boss has seen the same starting 11 make a storming start with a maximum nine
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In-form Banks keeps pressure on Jussi
Wanderers Res 0 Man City Res 1 STEVE Banks has re-assured Sam Allardyce that, in the goalkeeping department at least, he has quality beyond his high-flying first 11. Jussi Jaaskelainen has re-established himself as the undisputed Reebok number one after
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Now give us some respect
SAM Allardyce and his high-flying Wanderers are beginning to command the respect of their Premiership rivals. Just days after kicking off as 2-1 ON favourites for relegation, they top the table with maximum points. They left their first two victims -
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Fun loving Phil's food for thought
GAME for a laugh Phil Gartside has agreed to sit down to a plate of sheeps' testicles after seeing his high-flying Wanderers storm to the top of the table! But as he tucks into the Lebanese "delicacy" the fun loving Wanderers chairman will enjoy a chuckle
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DEANE
Pacy Trophy: 1st Anne Higham 89-19-70, 2nd Alison Grimwood 98-25-73 3rd Carolyn Bennett 96-23-73. Slee Plate: 1st Pat Sharrock 91-23-68, 2nd Judith Atkinson 82-12-70 3rd Norma Mills 88-18-70. HARWOOD Ladies ADA Files Stableford: Sylvia Martin 40; Rita
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Little Kelly on course for the big time
KELLY Tidy is rapidly making a name for herself on the golfing circuit - and she is only nine years old. The Hardy Mill Primary School pupil has played in 10 representative matches since April and had a top three finish in all of them. Included in that
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Transport workers celebrate social club opening
From the Evening News, August 28, 1976 25 YEARS AGO THE Evening News was not published, because of industrial action by members of the National Graphical Association. Members on about 50 regional and local newspapers had been instructed not to handle
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Mary Rose
HORWICH Heritage group meets on September 11 at the Resource Centre. Harry Eatough will be giving a talk on the Mary Rose Trust at 7.30pm.
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LOCAL CRICKET: Title hopes fade in bogey clash
CHORLEY's title hopes suffered a massive blow with this Bank Holiday defeat at Darwen, traditionally in bogey ground for Roland Horridge's side in recent years. Batting first Darwen posted a sizeable score with professional Semple smashing 84 with good
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Abseilers needed
A CHARITY is looking for fall guys to jump to the rescue of its fundraising appeal. Marie Curie Cancer Care is planning a sponsored abseil from the top of a 170ft high Hexagon Tower in Blackley, Manchester, and are looking for volunteers. The event will
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Energy saver
RESIDENTS in Bury are being encouraged to see the light on energy awareness and efficiency. Bury Council is setting out its own Energy Stall on Bury's Flea Market this Wednesday. Housing services staff will be giving away 1,000 energy saving light bulbs
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MP praises fire day
A BOLTON MP has praised the hard work and enthusiasm of firefighters who held an open day at their station. Bolton South East MP Brian Iddon joined in the fun at Farnworth fire station when they held an action packed open day. The event at the Brackley
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Sam's fear over Ricky
SAM Allardyce is worried that Ricardo Gardner could pay a high price for his international duties with Jamaica. The Wanderers winger flew to the Caribbean on Tuesday and is now training with the Reggae Boyz who are preparing to play two important World
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Charity evening launched
AN evening of inspirational music, song and dance will be held to raise money for Adlington Royal National Lifeboat Institution on September 23. The concert will feature performances from "Master of Melodies" Paul Dee, international baritone David Usher
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Thieves trick pensioners out of cash
TWO elderly women had cash stolen after they were tricked into letting thieves into their homes. The victims, aged 80 and 74, were targeted in Smithills and Halliwell yesterday. Police are warning elderly people not to let anyone in their homes unless
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Positive improvement
A DRASTIC drop in negative announcements by UK companies means they are managing market expectations more effectively, business turnaround specialists report. Mr Mike Seery, a Manchester-based partner with KPMG Corporate Recovery, believes a fall-off
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Profits build up
HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon plc -- parent company of Leigh-based Persimmon Homes (North West) Ltd -- has announced record results for the half year to June 30. Net pre-tax profits (before goodwill and exceptional costs) are up 73 per cent to £83.9 million
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Work safety action pack
THE Health and Safety Executive has produced a free newsletter and action pack about the European Week for Safety and Health which begins on October 15. The pack, which includes posters, stickers and fact sheets, is available from the HSE on 0845 7181819
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Water cuts in drought
From the Evening News, August 26, 1976 25 YEARS AGO A LOCAL area has to cut its use of water by 50 per cent or jobs will be threatened and stand pipes brought in. The drought situation in the Rossendale Valley and parts of Ramsbottom and Tottington is
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Baroque and Roll
TAKE 300 years of music from around the world, turn it upside down and infuse it with humour, energy, passion and pathos . . . and you have the Oxford Concert Party. The group - the 1998 Edinburgh Pick of the Fringe winners - has a repertoire ranging
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Diary dates
BOLTON Festival's varied programme of events runs until Sunday. Tel 01204 334400 for tickets and details of events. TODAY: Are You Sitting Comfortably?, Children's Library, Central Library, 10.30am-11.30am, free admission -- Children's story-telling for
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'Throw away chip pans'
THE tragic death of a Chorley father-of-two has led fire chiefs to beg people to throw out their potentially lethal chip pans. The stark warning follows the blaze in Merton Grove, Chorley, in which 25-year-old Christopher Shawcross died. The fire broke
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Car wash Paul's brush with disaster
A MOTORIST claims he had to flee from a car wash when one of its rollers smashed through the glass in his rear window. Paul Miller said he dived for cover when the brush struck his vehicle so hard it shattered the glass, leaving him with a £300 bill.
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Company backs people power in coal dispute
RESIDENTS have won a battle to stop a coal storage and distribution yard being built near their homes. Family-run business Dickinson and Sons Ltd has withdrawn support for the controversial planning application and will not be leasing land off Station
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Church puts forward plan for new homes
MANCHESTER Diocese has applied for planning permission to build 13 homes at St Bartholomews Vicarage and parish hall, Westhoughton. The church wants to put up 10 new homes, convert the vicarage into one property and turn the parish hall into two houses
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Smokin Beau a 20-1 winner in Naps table
NO change at the top this week with Warp Racing still lodged in top spot, and Llamaedos and Handicap Four in second and third places. In fact there weren't all that many winners out there as the top ten suffered a nightmare week. Best win of the week
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Shakers suffering from Gigg pain
FORMER Liverpool boss Roy Evans reckons Bury are being adversely affected by the moaners and groaners in the Gigg Lane crowd. The experienced manager believes the Shakers are much better away from home because there is less pressure. And he says it is
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Christie hat-trick spurs Atherton
DANIEL Christie bagged three superb goals for Atherton Town in a highly impressive 3-1 away win at Willows which saw the Howe Bridge go clear at the top of the Premier Division table. Pennington drew 1-1 at home to East Manchester, Steve Booth scoring
