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Chorley's bid to relive past glories
CHORLEY is a club steeped in FA Cup history and they begin their quest to relive their past glories tomorrow at Northallerton in the pre qualifying round. In 1986, the Magpies reached the second round proper after a 3-0 victory over Wolves at Burnden
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Jolly good fund boost
I WOULD like to use your letters page to say thank you to Rees and Vivian, Landlord and Landlady of the Jolly Carter, Little Lever, for holding a fund raising evening on Saturday, August 25. I would also like to thank everyone who donated prizes. Also
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Land battles that have been won
I NOTE that a reader, Mr Kenneth Lucas of Hindley, suggested in his letter published on August 23 ("Land that's lost") that "one hardly every hears about a large building plan being ruled out by local objectors". I would like to remind readers that the
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We had such a great time at the Show
AS one of the thousands of visitors to the recent Bolton Show, I was very surprised to read Mr G Murphy's criticisms in Your Views. I attended the show on both days and saw lots of happy faces all around me. I saw families with young children, elderly
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Train crew attacked as yobs run wild
A DRIVER and two guards barricaded themselves inside a train carriage after they were attacked by two teenage boys. The train staff were punched and kicked to the ground in the late night attack at Blackrod station which lasted for 15 minutes. About 30
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Database won't be wasted
THE Environment Agency wants North-west firms to contribute to a new database of companies involved in recycling industrial and commercial waste. It is designed to provide a one-stop directory of companies and organisations which recycle or re-use waste
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Pepping up your savings
By Jon Hitchin of Hargreave Hale Ltd THE last 12 months have been horrific for equities around the world, particularly those in the technology and telecoms sectors. The newspapers have been full of gloom and doom and things have gone from bad to worse
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Bethell jobs boost
A £25 million wastewater contract with United Utilities will eventually create 100 new jobs at the Stoneclough-based Bethell Group. And the group is also taking on another 30 people to staff the new security company it has established in response to demand
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Missing Mark is found dead
POLICE have confirmed a body found in the Lake District is that of a missing Whitefield student. Mark Hughes, aged 19, was found in Orrest Woods, Windermere, at 6.10pm on Wednesday. He was formally identified by his parents yesterday. Police said they
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Banned driver escapes jail
A DISQUALIFIED driver on a deferred prison sentence was not jailed by Rochdale magistrates. Trevor Frank Ascough, aged 32, of Barlow Street, Radcliffe, re-offended while subject to a three months' deferred sentence, after he admitted driving while banned
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Cut price Whites tickets on sale
WANDERERS have slashed prices for their second round Worthington Cup clash with Walsall on Tuesday, September 11. Tickets went on sale today with prices in the upper tiers of the stands, where the top matchday charge is £27, reduced to £12 for adults
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Driver jailed
DISQUALIFIED driver Christopher Hardman has been jailed for three months. Bury magistrates were told Hardman, aged 24, had been involved in a long running dispute which had led him to drive to Rydal Close, Whitefield. Hardman had got involved in an argument
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Go-ahead for 'new' estate
A SCHEME to demolish a notorious housing estate and replace it with new homes has been given outline approval by Bolton councillors. The green light was given by the planning and highways committee yesterday. Residents of De Lacy Drive, Tonge Moor, which
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'Lock your wheels' alert as thieves steal alloys
CAR owners are being warned to secure their alloy wheels after a spate of robberies. Six sets of alloys have been stolen from the Astley area over the last four weeks, and an arrest has been made in connection with further incidents in Lowton. All the
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Tribunal fee backed
A SURVEY by the Forum of Private Business showed that nearly 80 per cent of members quizzed support Government plans to charge employees an up-front fee to use the employment tribunal system. They agree that workers should pay £50 or £60. Garry Parker
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Stake a place
COMPANIES which have so far failed to finalise their Stakeholder Pension arrangements are being invited to free breakfast seminars on September 4 and 18. Bolton and Bury Chamber is aiming to help businesses which could face major fines if they fail to
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Sandy cornered by boxer Alek
ALEK Penarski has been so impressed with the coaching he has had from top Thai boxing instructor, Sandy Holt, that he wants him in his corner when he makes his comeback bid. Bolton's 46-year-old former light-heavyweight title contender has been training
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TOUR CENTRES
REEBOK STADIUM AND TOUR CENTRE, Middlebrook Leisure and Retail Park, Bolton. Take a look behind the scenes at the home of Bolton Wanderers. The tour begins at the new interactive Museum and Tour Centre and includes a visit to the players' dressing and
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NORTH WEST ATTRACTIONS
HACK GREEN SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER, off the A530 Whitchurch road, Nantwich. Discover the secret world of nuclear government by entering the massive blast doors into the 35,000 sq ft complex where you will be transported into the chilling world of the Cold
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MUSIC AND DANCE VENUES
PARK HALL, Leisure and Conference Centre, Chorley. Ring 01257 455000. ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. JARVIS INTERNATIONAL, Blackrod. Ring 460989. DERBY WARD LABOUR CLUB, Deane Road, Bolton. Ring 531114. OSWALDTWISTLE CIVIC THEATRE, Accrington. Ring 01254 380293
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Youngsters branch out
A GROUP of children tried their hands at sculpting yesterday. They were taking part in Bolton Festival's Animal Sculpture event at the Art Gallery in the town centre. The workshop, which was led by artist Win Hunt, aimed to create animal sculptures using
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Country girl Sarah set to rock 'em in the aisles
ONE of Europe's most successful country singers and multi-instrumentalists appears on the Bolton Festival stage on Sunday night. Sarah Jory first came to prominence as a steel guitar prodigy when she was just five-years-old. At nine, and with an uncanny
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Decision delayed on flats row scheme
PLANNERS have delayed making a decision on whether a Victorian house should be demolished and replaced with 12 luxury apartments. Bolton councillors agreed yesterday that they needed another look at the site in Victoria Road, Heaton, before making up
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Plan mix-up
RED-FACED council planners have apologised to residents after letters notifying them of a major housing development went to the wrong addresses. A plan to build 36 apartments on a former car centre in Ramsbottom was given conditional approval by councillors
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We're in the Army now
A GROUP of teenagers are on the march after making that all important decision of what to do next by signing up for Army life. For the nine raw recruits who took the oath of allegiance at Bolton Army Careers Office this week it really could take them
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CINEMA
FILMS UNTIL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 UGC CINEMA, Ring 0870 907 0714. WARNER VILLAGE CINEMA, Middlebrook, Bolton. Ring 669988. CORNERHOUSE, Oxford Street, Manchester. Le Secret (18) Battle Royal (18); Amelie, Le Fabuleux Destin D'Amelie Poulain (15); Kippur
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WALKS
THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION - BOLTON GROUP has now resumed its walking programme. The Saturday coach ramble will be going to the Peak District from August to February 2002. For further details ring 699737. For further details about the Sunday coach ramble
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SPORTS
HASLINGDEN SPORTS CENTRE, Helmshore Road, Haslingden. Ring 01706 227016. GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bradford Road, Bolton. Thai Boxing Tuesday eves 7pm-8pm. Thai Boxing for children Saturdays, noon to 1pm. Ring Bolton 522568. CLUB MISTRY, 187 Derby
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CONCERTS
THE MET THEATRE, Market Street, Bury. The Phil Beer Band, tickets £8 (£6 conc) Thursday September 6. The Laff Cafe, tickets £5, Friday September 7. Big Rock Saturday, tickets £4, Saturday September 8. Phone 0161 761 2216. ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Bolton.
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COMEDY
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Ring 334400. QUAYS THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford Quays. Ring 0161 876 2000. THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216. KING GEORGES HALL, Blackburn. Ring 01254 582582. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432
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CLUBS
HAWKERS SPORTS AND LEISURE CLUB, Gladstone Road, Farnworth. Tony Little, comedian and disco. Saturday September 1. £2.50 on the door. All proceeds in aid of the Royal British Legion. Phone 706080. RUMWORTH LABOUR CLUB. Australian recording star David
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Small clubs to cash in
THE Football Association has introduced a major new financial incentive for non-league clubs. Proceeds from the FA Cup are to be cascaded down in a huge new incentive to succeed for all entrants. This means that as the non-league clubs begin the tournament
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Beat the bookiesby Fred Done
I CAN see our lads giving the Germans a right good thrashing on Saturday. We were rubbish at Wembley last October, even Scotland would have beaten us! But since then Mr Eriksson has quietly gone about his business preparing his young squad for situations
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Magic Massay
Abbey Hey 2 Atherton LR 6 LR romped to a first win of the season despite being without the suspended Wayne Briddon and Luke Hardman. After being denied by two excellent saves by the home keeper, the 20th minute saw Rovers break through when Paul Dean
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RMI injury woe, goal shortages
LEIGH RMI have two main problems at the moment, a glut of injuries and a shortage of goals. Reserve keeper Mark Westhead and centre-back Iain Swan are sidelined along with long term casualties Steve Thompson, Ged Kielty and Jamie Udall. Ex-Manchester
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More practical
IF the town council are going in for a multi-million lottery bid just to tidy up part of Queen's Park, I think the money could be used for something more practical, such as a new Royal Infirmary. They could ask the government for the remaining money.
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Why can't we have an ice rink all the year?
THE Town Centre Management Company has obviously realised that an ice rink is very popular, so why can't Bolton have a permanent ice rink? At present, people have to travel to Altrincham or Blackburn to skate. But I'm sure there are plenty of sites in
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Competition win a treat
I WAS lucky enough to be one of the winners of the St Tropez Tanning Competition in the Bolton Evening News. I would like to thank Julie Arrojo of the Chic Beauty Rooms for her wonderful treatments. I felt totally relaxed and positively glowing following
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Parks policy?
YOU will remember your article in the BEN regarding the proposed sell off of land and facilities of Bolton parks, and the denial by Councillor John Byrne that this would happen. How do we react then to the proposals of Mr John Prescott given coverage
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Extreme approach will doom the Tories
SO a stalwart of the BNP has been found in the highest echelons of Iain Duncan-Smith's campaign to be the next Tory leader. I can't say that I'm surprised. You can't talk about Britain being a "foreign land" as William Hague did shortly before the last
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Elizabethan act still governs headstones
A LAW introduced during the reign of Elizabeth I has led to a Harwood couple being asked to remove their daughter's headstone. As reported in yesterday's BEN, Marilyn and Tony Cheetham have been devastated by the news they must remove Hayley's headstone
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Exam agony goes on for pupils
PUPILS were today still waiting the results of a GCSE exam -- more than a week after they should have received them. (Click on our GCSE RESULTS file on the left link for all the local results) An administration error led to a delay in issuing the results
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Millions are put in the picture by Wanderers TV
SOCCER mad fans across the globe are following Wanderers' amazing Premiership adventure. Such is the demand for action from the most popular league in the world that pictures from the Reebok are now beamed to an overseas audience measured in tens of millions
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Investing in an 'angel' business service
REGIONAL firms and investors are continuing to benefit from a successful "business angel" introduction service. TEChINVEST, which is part of the North West Development Agency, puts investors in touch with a wide range of small and growing North-west companies
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Gun drama
A MAN attempted to steal from the Yorkshire Building Society on The Rock, Bury, after producing a small black hand gun at 4.55pm yesterday. He pushed a plastic bag under the counter but a woman cashier activated the security screen and the man fled. He
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Regulars are led a merry dance
HORWICH Prize Medal Morris Men got together with the Stone the Crows dancers to put on a show at the Sweet Green Tavern in Crook Street, Bolton. And the regulars joined in the fun with a workshop of the many different steps performed by each troupe. The
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Missing out on free energy services?
HOMEOWNERS are missing out on free energy services. Energywatch, the gas and electricity watchdog, have discovered that many pensioners and people with disabilities throughout are not taking advantage of free services to help with their gas and electricity
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Vehicle pile-up
A MAN was taken to hospital suffering from whiplash injuries after being involved in a four-vehicle crash in Little Hulton. The middle-aged man had to be cut free from his Peugeot 405 by firefighters and was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital for treatment
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Leather and lace
TOUGH-looking bikers ditched their leathers and got in touch with their feminine side. They showed they were game for a laugh by donning frocks for a charity evening at The Weaver's Arms, Halliwell. And the women dressed as schoolgirls. Proceeds from
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Brian's hedge contest surprise
GREEN-FINGERED Brian Marshall turned out to be a winner - even though he did not even know a competition was taking place. Judges of the Summerseat Topiary competition decided that his artistic endeavours in his garden in Hamer Terrace justly deserved
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Town centre hit by new roadworks
MOTORISTS will have to cope with new roadworks in Bolton town centre during the next week. Sewer repair works are taking place at the junction of Chorley Street and White Lion Brow leading to a one-way system and diversions. Motorists are also expected
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Holden wants to try his luck at home
DEAN Holden has turned down the offer of a loan move to Finland. The Wanderers' full-back, fit again after missing more than a year with a broken leg, was wanted by FC Haka - the team Liverpool beat in the qualifying round of the European Champions League
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Leigh to merge with Broncos?
SPECULATION is increasing that Leigh Centurions and London Broncos are on the verge of agreeing a sensational Rugby League merger. NFP big-boys Leigh and the Super League Broncos would join forces and be catapulted into Super League next season, playing
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CRAFTS
BENTHAM POTTERY, Oysterber Farm, Low Bentham, Lancaster. Ring 01524 261567. Bentham Pottery makes domestic pottery in a variety of colours with pottery courses available for beginners and the more experienced. Open to October, Monday to Saturday, 8.30am
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FAMILIES
EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY. Ring 0161 764 7790. Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford. 0161 736 2649. SMITHILLS HALL AND PARK, Smithills, Bolton. You do not have to travel far to visit one of the country's finest historic homes
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ANIMALS
BLACKLEACH COUNTRY PARK, Hill Top Road, off Bolton Road, Walkden, Worsley. A beautiful 100 acre park with walking and angling, a bird sanctuary and Visitor Centre. Open dawn to dusk. Ring 0161 790 7746. CLIFTON COUNTRY PARK AND WET EARTH COLLIERY, Clifton
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FAMILIES
FAMILY FUN DAY, King's Park Centre (former Leigh CE High School), Leigh Road, Leigh. Bouncy castle, pony rides, story telling, stalls, drama. Saturday September 8, 2-5pm admission free. BUGSY MALONE with a cast of gifted local youngsters at The United
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LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS
ST PAUL'S CHURCH, ASTLEY BRIDGE, BOLTON. Bolton Male Voice Choir, Saturday September 22. The concert begins at 7.30pm admission £2.50 including refreshments. CITY HOTEL, Eskrick Street, Halliwell. Irish night, live band every Sunday. FARMERS ARMS, Chorley
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Colourful climax to Festival fun
BOLTON Festival ends its week-long colourful run with a celebration of song and dance in the town centre tomorrow. The free extravaganza will feature a variety of artists and performers. In addition, members of the Shree Swaminarayan Temple Dancers will
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Past glory of the Victorian age
BOLTON became the land of Hope and Glory 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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Festival Diary
BOLTON Festival runs until Sunday. Tickets and details of events are from the Albert Halls Ticket Centre on 01204 334400. TODAY: Aquarium Tours, Museum and Art Gallery, Le Mans Crescent, free -- Go behind the aquarium tanks, book a place by phoning 01204
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Hoax fire caller brings back tragic memories
THE son of a firefighter who was killed responding to a hoax call has issued a warning to the serial hoaxer who is bombarding fire stations across Bolton. Len Bradburn, aged 70, of Nevis Grove, Astley Bridge, said reading about the crank caller in the
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HISTORIC SITES
LION SALT WORKS, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Cheshire. Ring 01606 41823. An example of a pre-Roman industry producing white salt from wild brine established in 1842. Features include a timber-framed manager's office, horizontal steam engine, nodding donkey
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PUB MUSIC NIGHTS
BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. Talent Competition with £1000 first prize. Every Thursday. Starts 8pm. Ring 847300. THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. For details of all events ring Bolton 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury Road,
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EVENTS
G-MEX CENTRE, Manchester. Stitchcraft 2001 exhibition covers all aspects of needlework including cross stitch, embroidery, patchwork, lacemaking and tapestry. September 14-16, Admission £7 adults (£6 conc). Phone 0117 907 1000. WORSLEY METHODIST CHURCH
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JAZZ DATES
BAND ON THE WALL, Swan St, Manchester. Ring 0161 833 0682, or 0161 832 6625. LIFE CAFE, Peter Street, Manchester. Ring 0870 0104555. ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC, Manchester. Ring 0161 907 5279. BAR COAST, St Mary's Street, Manchester. Live Jazz duo
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Patterson back on the Cup trail
MARK Patterson is in for a novel experience. The midfielder has tasted the highs of football, not least when he captained the Bolton Wanderers side to the biggest giant-killing act of their history - stunning the city of Liverpool by winning 2-0 at Anfield
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RMI woes
LEIGH RMI have two main problems at the moment, a glut of injuries and a shortage of goals. Reserve keeper Mark Westhead and centre-back Iain Swan are sidelined along with long term casualties Steve Thompson, Ged Kielty and Jamie Udall. Ex-Manchester
