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Risks of not dealing with the asylum situation
I WONDER if Justice Collins, who ordered the government to open the doors of the asylum camp at Oakington Cambs, can now see the utter stupidity of his ruling. If we allow those people to roam free, how many could be terrorists or followers of the terrorists
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Force isn't justified...
I AM glad that Bolton MP Dr Brian Iddon (BEN, September 17) is rather less hawkish in the present crisis than the Prime Minister. One must be thankful for small mercies. But he still believes that the use of force is justified. I do not. Indeed I think
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Thanks for the superb support
THE BEN has received more e-mails messages from America from citizens thanking the British for their support after the New York tragedy. Here, we print them in full: "I would like to tell your readers that we in America are grateful of the support your
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25 YEARS AGO
From the Evening News, September 17, 1976 EIGHTEEN local firms, Bolton Chamber of Commerce, Bolton Council and the Wingates Temperance Band have just spend nearly a week successfully "selling" Bolton in Le Mans, our French twin town. More than 40,000
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Workmen hurt in mill office explosion
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, September 19, 1976 BURY'S rain hit "Free People's Pop Festival" looked like turning into a giant flop festival today. No more than 100 rock fans were sitting round their smouldering camp fire this morning. The three-day
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Police patrols stepped up after mosque attack
A LOW key police presence was mounted around Bolton's mosques last night after a bomb attack 24 hours earlier. Extra patrols were drafted in as police chiefs appealed for calm in a bid to maintain good relations between communities. The moves followed
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Terrified passenger's bus stop crash horror
A TERRIFIED woman passenger took over control of a car after the driver suffered a fatal heart attack. June Baxter leaned over from the back seat as the Vauxhall Cavalier careered towards a young boy standing at a bus stop in Kearsley. The car swerved
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SHOW OF COLOUR
Flower beds in Great Lever Park provided the setting for this picture of Bolton Parks Committee members during their tour of inspection in 1949. In front are Ald. Crook, Mr T. Clark (parks superintendent), Ald. Sykes (chairman), and Counc. Wood (vice-chairman
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Website tribute
NORTH Turton Parish Council has dedicated the home page of its website -- www.northturton.com -- to the families of the victims of America's terrorist attack. The page features images and a moving message compiled by councillors and residents.
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Toddle waddle
A SPONSORED Toddle Waddle, is taking place at Edgworth Cricket Club on Sunday at 10.30am, to help raise money for the Meningitis Trust. Youngsters aged five and under will "toddle" around the ground. Refreshments and other activities will also be available
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False imprisonment case man remanded
A MAN is awaiting sentence after admitting falsely imprisoning an Oswaldtwistle woman. Andrew Roberts, aged 39, of Oaks Avenue, Bradshaw, Bolton, also pleaded guilty at Burnley Crown Court to having an offensive weapon. He was remanded in custody until
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Historical walk
HALLIWELL History Society will be hosting it Doffcocker History walk on Saturday, October 13. Anyone interested in going to the event should meet at the Countryside Ranger at Doffcocker car park, off Chorley Old Road at 10.30 am. All events are free,
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Bus collision
A BUS driver was taken to hospital after his single-decker was in collision with a lamppost. Simon Wilde, aged 32, is believed to have collapsed at the wheel in Jackson Street, in Kearsley. The driver for South Lancashire Travel, of Hesnall Close, Glazebury
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Centres need blood boost
BLOOD donation sessions are being held in Bolton and Bury during October to boost dwindling supplies. The centres will be held at: Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Horwich on Monday, October 8 from 1.30-3.30pm and 5.30-7.30pm; Bury Town Hall, Knowsley
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Harvest ideas on show
DISPLAYS designed by young people will go on show as part of harvest festival celebrations at a Farnworth church. A group of children aged from four to 14 have been working on their displays since the summer. They will go on show at St James's Church
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Centres need blood boost
BLOOD donation centres are being held in Bolton and Bury during October, looking for donors to boost dwindling supplies. The centres will be held at: Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Horwich on Monday, October 8 from 1.30-3.30pm and 5.30-7.30pm;
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Tennis court demolished
A TENNIS court will be demolished to make room for an extension of Turton High School's new media centre. Bolton Council planners approved the scheme, although some elected members voiced their concern over the loss of one of the community's main leisure
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Vase is presented to museum
A PIECE of Leverhulme memorabilia has been presented to Bolton Museum and Art Gallery. The Friends of Bolton Museum and Art Gallery bought a silver inscribed vase from the sale at Thornton Manor for £1,280 and gave it to the museum. The vase was originally
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SATS aid in libraries
PRIMARY and secondary school pupils and their parents can now call into libraries in Bury to get a helping hand with their Standard Assessment Tests (SATS). Bury Metro Libraries have purchased a large selection of SATS material to support children through
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Inquest told of teenager's heroin death
A TEENAGER died after injecting herself with heroin, an inquest was told. Charlene Dyson, aged 16, was found slumped over the bathroom sink at her home on Castle Street, Tyldesley, in July by her mother, Carole Bannister. She had vomited and a syringe
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Parking to be reviewed at 'congested' hospital
A MAJOR review of parking at the Royal Bolton Hospital is in the pipeline with hospital chiefs admitting they have "outgrown" the number of people visiting the site. Director of Operations Beverley Andrew said the results from the review will be expected
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Footpaths to reopen as restrictions are lifted
FOOTPATHS in Bolton have been reopened after Foot and Mouth restrictions were lifted throughout the borough. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has ruled that Bolton is an "At Risk" area rather than a "High Risk" one. And by relaxing
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Dad hit out as police took son
AGITATED dad Darren Watkin lashed out at police when they tried to take his son. Bury magistrates heard how officers were first called to the home of his former girlfriend and the mother of the 28-year-old's young son. She told police there had been an
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Pair arrested in animal rights fraud investigation
TWO people have been arrested in Bolton as part of a national operation to crack down on suspected animal rights activists. The man and woman were questioned by detectives probing the fraudulent use of Government cash. The couple were bailed without charge
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Cash windfall boost for sports complex
Only here for beer A BEER festival is coming to Horwich from Friday, September 28 until Sunday, September 30. The festival will take place at The Squirrel Inn, Horwich, with free admission in to the event. There will be more than just beer at the festival
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Needed: Good home - has own wheels
IZZY, a terrier who comes with her own set of wheels, is not barking mad -- just in urgent need of a new home. The black terrier cross was rescued from quarantine kennels after she suffered an injury that paralysed her. Her owner, who brought Izzy to
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Ginnels to be shut in crackdown on crime
TROUBLE hit ginnels and alleyways in part of Bolton are to be made safe in the latest crackdown on crime. Housing chiefs have launched a major scheme in the area to close the routes which can be used by thieves and louts. It is the latest project in Bolton
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More people fall victim to town centre crime
ROBBERY is the fastest growing crime in Bolton town centre, according to new figures. More people are becoming victims of crime and having their mobile phones and cash stolen. Many of the muggings are carried out by teenagers on other young people. Mobile
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Small is beautiful for Mozart's classic
Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart, Pimlico Opera, Quays Theatre, The Lowry JUST to prove that opera need not be grand, this pocket-sized company staged a wonderful miniature version of Mozart's comic classic at the Lowry's smaller theatre. Admittedly, with only
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Blockbuster set to run and run
Chicago, Opera House, Manchester, until October 6 IT may have one of the most sparse sets in theatre with a cast wearing nothing more adventurous than black, but Chicago is one of those musicals which will surely run and run. While the story, set in Chicago
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THURSDAY
LEISURE, SPORT AND KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: Lifestyles Fitness Suite, Yoga, Judo, Circuits, Short Mat Bowling, Aerobics, Pilates. Open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm. DEANE Leisure
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WANDERERS 0 V SOUTHAMPTON 1
PAUL Warhurst returned to resume his holding role in the centre of the Wanderers midfield as Wanderers aimed to retain top spot in the Premiership. As he had indicated with his pre-match comments, Sam Allardyce kept faith with the players who have started
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Sports centre on up after cash injection
MAJOR improvements will be made at a Bolton sports complex following a large cash injection from a national organisation. Astley Bridge Juniors FC are celebrating a massive payout from the Football Foundation. The UK's largest sporting charity has awarded
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Cameras are not to blame
A MEMBER of Bolton Advanced Motorists group has slammed drivers who complain about the number of speed cameras on the road. Les Wardle, secretary of the charity group, has criticised motorists who complain that some cameras are difficult to see. He said
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The legacy of Lord Leverhulme)
TODAY is the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of Bolton's most famous sons. Lord Leverhulme, dubbed the Soap King, was born on September 19, 1851, and has left behind a legacy which lives on today. William Hesketh Lever, who later became the first
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Super Boro find goal-den touch
Radcliffe Boro 6 Trafford 1 GOALS of the highest quality reaped a best result of the Unibond Division One season to date for Boro although the difference between the sides was not as wide as the scoreline suggests. Richard Landon paved the way on 17 with
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Peace plea
OUT of the ashes of New York and Washington may come the catalyst to stop the wholesale murder of innocent people throughout the world, in the name of religion. Whichever God you worship, you cannot sanction that this grotesque, hideous sacrifice of human
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Souness in appeal to fans
EWOOD chief Graeme Souness today called on Rovers fans to pump up the volume tonight in a bid to spark the club's season into life. With just one win to show from their opening five fixtures, Souness knows his side must make the most of back-to-back home
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Charity success
A CHARITY collection organised by Bolton Samaritans at the Asda store in Farnworth raised £154.21, to support the running of the group.
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Comedy play
THE Marco Players are presenting at Chorley Old Road Methodist Community Church Hall, "Allo Allo" by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft from October 10-13. Tickets available from 01204 840824.
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Top band at church
WORLD, national and BBC champions Smithills School Senior Brass Band will stage a concert conducted by Chris Wormald at St Anne's Church, High Street, Turton, on Saturday October 13. For more details and tickets contact the church on 01204 852 222.
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Experts probe blaze after lounge is wrecked
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze which destroyed the lounge of an unoccupied house last night. The fire, which is being treated as suspicious, happened at the property in Netley Gardens, Radcliffe, at 10pm. The lounge was extensively damaged and the rest
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Mind over matter
THE mental health charity, Mind, is offering a trip of a lifetime to anyone who feels like being adventurous and exploring the the amazing country of Guatemala. To be part of the trek, people interested must pay an initial registration fee of £299 and
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Gun is fired in failed raid
A SHOTGUN was fired during a failed armed raid at a Prestwich post office yesterday. Men armed with a sledgehammer and a single-barrel shotgun struck at the Danesway post office in Bury Old Road. They threatened the 52-year-old sub-post master and the
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Only here for beer
A BEER festival is coming to Horwich from Friday, September 28 until Sunday, September 30. The festival will take place at The Squirrel Inn, Horwich, with free admission in to the event. There will be more than just beer at the festival though, there
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Firefighters' cash appeal for American colleagues
BOLTON firefighters are appealing for the town to support them in raising cash for the families of the hundreds of American firemen killed in last week's terrorist attacks. Sixteen firemen from Bolton Central Fire Station's Greenwatch will attempt to
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Needed: Good home - has own wheels
IZZY, a terrier who comes with her own set of wheels, is not barking mad -- just in urgent need of a new home. The black terrier cross was rescued from quarantine kennels after she suffered an injury that paralysed her. Her owner, who brought Izzy to
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Southall's chance
NICKY Southall will get the chance to make his mark in the Premiership in the heat of tonight's derby duel with Blackburn. The midfielder, signed on a Bosman free transfer from Gillingham in the closed season, stands in for the injured Per Frandsen in
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Play your part in the Games
THEY will be beamed to more than half-a-billion TV viewers across the world. Each one will be watched by the Queen and a live audience of 38,000 spectators. But people in Bolton are being asked not to watch the opening and closing ceremonies of next year's
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DJ Nigel spins his way to US success
A SELF-CONFESSED "failed rock star" from Bolton is currently making waves across America with his very own radio show. Music mad Nigel Roberts has attracted 5,500 listeners since he began broadcasting on the internet just two weeks ago. In that time,
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DJ Nigel spins his way to US success
A SELF-CONFESSED "failed rock star" from Bolton is currently making waves across America with his very own radio show. Music mad Nigel Roberts has attracted 5,500 listeners since he began broadcasting on the internet just two weeks ago. In that time,
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Fighting fit Enid beat cancer and bulge
SLIMMING guru Rosemary Conley has nothing but praise for super-slimmer Enid Atkinson from Leigh. "It is one of the most moving and inspirational stories I've read," she stated. "She was just 37 when she was told she had breast cancer. "She endured a mastectomy
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Report's concern over bed shortage
PATIENTS waiting on trolleys and staff shortages are among the concerns highlighted in a report on the Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust today. The report by the Commission for Health Improvement also revealed the high number of emergency surgery deaths is above
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Ace Twiss sparks RMI glory night
Leigh RMI 3 Chester City 0 A SPARKLING performance from young striker Michael Twiss set Leigh RMI on their way to a comfortable victory over Chester City - their second successive Conference win. The 23-year old former Manchester United star set home
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Patience the key for Reds
Manchester United 1 Lille OSC 0 DISCIPLINE and patience will be the watchwords as Alex Ferguson and Manchester United go in search of their holy grail this season. Ferguson and his boys are determined to put in one big, last effort to lift the European
