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Blair's Euro mission

IT is reported that Tony Blair has launched an emergency diplomatic offensive to persuade nervous EU partners to back American plans to combat terrorism. France, Germany, Italy and Belgium, among others, who, for all their fine words, are already losing

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'Taken for ride' by those fares on the buses

I WRITE regarding the two buses I travel on to the town centre, namely Blue Bus and Lancashire United. On the Blue Bus an OAP single fare is 40p, a return is 70p. On the Lancashire United bus, an OAP single fare is 35p. Today I bought a return fare on

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Vital to carry on as nomal

THESE are unusual times. Britain is on the brink of joining the US in a war against an unseen enemy, and the country's top policeman is warning that the next Islamic attack is likely to be on home ground. In Bolton, mounted police will be more visible

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Rocket Rod is an instant hit

ROD Wallace wore the smile of a starstruck teenager after emerging from the football wilderness to make a fairytale comeback at Ewood Park last night. The former Southampton and Leeds striker - a Championship winner under Howard Wilkinson at Elland Road

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BSF Winter Tennis League

Walmersley so close in their bid to topple champs FAR too close to call -- that was the nature of some of this season's first matches. Others, by contrast, offered rich pickings to the informed spread-better. League champions Holcombe Brook A triumphed

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HUT HAVEN: For many men, the huts in Bolton parks were social centres where they met, talked and pla

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Pet problems talk

ANIMAL lovers can solve their pets' behavioural problems next week. Tyldesley Veterinary Centre, by the market square, is hosting a talk by veterinary surgeon and behavioural specialist Sarah Heath on at 7.30pm on Tuesday. She hopes to educate clients

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Textile stories

THE Embroiders' Guild presents Kirstine Higgins "Every Garment Tells a Story", with textiles and sound, on October 16. Meetings are monthly on Tuesdays from 7-9pm at Annexe B, Clarence Street Community Education Centre. Visitors welcome at £3 per visit

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Time to plant daffodils

MARIE Curie Cancer Care is asking people to plant daffodils, so that next March, when the flowers bloom, it will coincide with the Marie Curie Daffodil Campaign. People can pick up special packs of yellow trumpet daffodil bulbs and planters from selected

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Firemen's charity climb

A GROUP of Bolton firemen hope to raise hundreds of pounds tomorrow in a charity climb for the families of the victims of last week's terrorist attacks in America. Residents are being urged to give generously as Green Watch from Bolton Central Fire Station

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Guides have vacancies

THE Guide Association at Christ Church, Mytham Road, Little Lever, has vacancies in all sections. Rainbows start at age five, go on to Brownies at seven, leaving between the ages of 10 and 11 to go to Guides until they are about 15. The Brownies and Rainbows

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Union honours newsman Clive

, Salute to grand old man of journalism FREELANCE journalist and former Bolton Evening News group correspondent Clive Cook has been honoured by fellow professionals for a remarkable 62 years' membership of the National Union of Journalists. The Atherton

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Drink-driver is jailed

A MAN convicted of drink driving has been jailed for six months and banned from driving for seven years. Bury magistrates were told Anthony Banks, aged 35, had eight previous convictions for driving while disqualified. He had another seven for drink related

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School band to hold tribute evening for Ken

SMITHILLS School is staging a tribute evening for Ken Seddon, one of its biggest supporters of the past 10 years, who died last month aged 76. His widow, Joan, wants the evening to be an enthusiastic festival of music and as a result is being called the

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Government cash boost for canal

PLANS to restore the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal have been boosted by a £300,000 Government cash injection. The grant will fund a tunnel to carry the canal under the final section of the Manchester and Salford inner relief road. Margaret Fletcher

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The shape of things to come

THIS is the first glimpse of Bolton's new multi-million pound police headquarters. The artist's impression shows how the 4,000 metre square building in Burnden will look once it is finished in 2003. The exact cost of the new station has not been disclosed

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'Cowards did this to my daughter'

A MOTHER has described a gang involved in a disturbance during which her daughter's nose was broken as "cowards". Debbie Dunning is still shocked her daughter Samantha was beaten-up as she walked home from school. The 15-year-old Smithills pupil had to

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Disabled woman attacked at home

A DISABLED woman was attacked by a young thief in the living room of her home. Delysia Perry, aged 62, was pushed to the ground by the burglar who then grabbed her handbag and fled. Mrs Perry, of Cartmel Crescent, Tonge Moor, was alone in the house when

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Hotel steps into solve singers' security problem

MEMBERS of a Bolton singing group forced to take their own security measures to protect their cars from being stolen are back on song -- thanks to a town centre hotel. The Brixi Singers chamber group, which meets at St Mary's Hall, off St George's Road

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Police watch over mosques

MOUNTED police officers were today called in to patrol the streets and watch over Bolton's mosques. The extra police measures come three days after a home-made bomb blew out windows at a local mosque as six people, including children, prayed inside. And

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Landlord can carry on entertaining

A PUB landlord has been told he can continue to provide entertainment to his customers despite objections by more than a dozen residents. Howard Dougill, who runs the Tansy Green, on Connel Close, Breightmet, was accused by neighbours of causing a nuisance

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Daniel nets a Neville!

YOUNG footballers from a Bolton school unveiled a secret weapon before their clash with a rival school -- Manchester United and England star Philip Neville. The Old Trafford star took time out from Premiership training and Manchester United's European

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Ten new jobs in store

COMPUTER company dabs.com has created 10 new warehouse jobs at its site on the Wingates Industrial Estate, Westhoughton. Dabs recently closed its seven-strong consumer telesales department -- offering an enhanced redundancy package -- because 90 per cent

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La Tasca, Bradshawgate Bolton

HHHH HHHH HHH HHHH HHH HH HHHH No Star Rating: **** Menu **** Quality of Food **** Atmosphere *** Service **** Children's menu N/A Vegetarian Dishes ** * Disabled Access ** Value for Money **** No Smoking Area -- NO HOW TO GET THERE: Easy to find. Along

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Game for a share

BUSINESSES can find out how they can "go for gold" at next year's Commonwealth Games by attending a lunch next Tuesday. Peter Friend of the Commonwealth Games office will brief businesses on how they can share in the economic benefits of what will be

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WEAK LINK?

Whites aim to exploit Arsenal injury crisis WANDERERS will be going all out tomorrow to take advantage of a manpower crisis that has damaged the bedrock of Arsene Wenger's title ambitions. Arsene Wenger goes into the top of the table clash at Highbury

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High View's sad farewell

HIGH View waved a sad farewell after playing their final match in the North Manchester Cricket League. The team, who this season have won both the championship and the cup, are calling it a day after more than 35 years at their Sharples ground. The club

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Comedy never fails to delight

Fur Coat and No Knickers St Philips AODS, The Melting Pot, St Philips Parochial Hall Bridgeman Street, Bolton. Runs until tomorrow THIS familiar favourite from comedian Mike Harding never fails to delight, and last night was no exception. The play has

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Store plans £2m boost for Games

SUPERMARKET giant Asda is set to pump £2 million into the Commonwealth Games next year. The firm will design and supply uniforms for the event's 15,000 volunteers. It will also second staff to manage the Games' merchandise shops in the Arndale and Trafford

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Centurions' double swoop

LEIGH Centurions have finally got their men after a transfer chase going back over a year. They've landed former Great Britain international tourist Jon Roper from Castleford at the second attempt and finally persuaded Wigan's young reserve second rower

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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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THE HAWORTH ART GALLERY, Manchester Road, Accrington. One of the most beautiful art galleries in Bri

OSWALDTWISTLE MILLS, Collier Street, Accrington. An Aladdin's Cave of crafts, gifts and fabric. Also, an opportunity to learn about the history of the mill and its owners, the Hargreaves family in the Textile Time Tunnel. Children can enjoy the adventure

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LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS

ST PAUL'S CHURCH, ASTLEY BRIDGE, BOLTON. Bolton Male Voice Choir, Tomorrow September 22. The concert begins at 7.30pm admission £2.50 including refreshments. THE BODLEY CHOIR ANNUAL CONCERT at St Augustine's Church, Bolton Road, Pendlebury. Saturday September

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GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS

MILLENNIUM PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITION DISPLAY from Bolton Housing Tenant Participation Scheme. Farnworth Library, runs until Monday October 1. Astley Bridge runs from Friday October 5 -Saturday October 27. BLACKBURN MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION, King George's

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Hospice's new lottery aims to be a winner

FINGERS were being crossed and hopes high today -- as Bolton Hospice launched its own lottery. More than 2,000 people, from all over Bolton and as far away as London, have already signed up for the weekly draw. And in tomorrow's BEN -- and in every Saturday

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Daniel nets a Neville!

YOUNG footballers from a Bolton school unveiled a secret weapon before their clash with a rival school -- Manchester United and England star Philip Neville. The Old Trafford star took time out from Premiership training and Manchester United's European

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FOLK MUSIC

HOWCROFT INN, Pool Street, Bolton. Phone 526814. LYRIC THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Phone 0161 876 2000. PLANET K, Oldham St, Manchester. PEMBROKE HALL, High St, Walkden. Phone 0161 790 4584.

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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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NORTH-WEST ATTRACTIONS

North west event information from the North West Tourist Board EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bury. For more information ring 0161-764 7790. TATE GALLERY, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Ring 0151 702 7400 WINTER GARDENS AND OPERA HOUSE, Church Street, Blackpool. ARLEY

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PUB MUSIC NIGHTS

BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. Talent Competition with £1000 first prize. Every Thursday. Starts 8pm. Phone 847300. THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. For details of all events phone 01204 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury Road

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MARKET DATES

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE SHOW. A unique blend of music, comedy, impressions, singing and dancing presented by The Grumbleweeds, Jonnie Casson, Alvin Stardust and The Heartbeats and The Bopettes celebrating 60 years of family entertainment. North Pier Theatre

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BOOK EARLY

SHAKESPEARE IN THE CASTLE, at Lancaster Castle. Measure For Measure -- a tragic comedy that reflects the ancient and continuing role of Lancaster Castle as a crown court and prison. Runs October 11-27. Tickets 001524 64998. MEN ARENA, Manchester. Hey,

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KARAOKE DATES

ANCHOR INN, Bolton. Friday and Saturday. BARNSTORMERS, Lostock Lane, Horwich. Dave's Cabaret Karaoke and late bar. Every Saturday. Starts 8pm. BEEHIVE, Horwich. Karaoke with free draw for all singers and a prize of a gallon of beer. Every Tuesday. Starts

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TURTON TOWER, Chapeltown Road, Turton. A Medieval tower and Tudor Country House with 16th century St

ASHTON MEMORIAL, Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire. Ring 01524 33318. Williamson Park offers a tropical butterfly house, a mini-beast cave, free-flying foreign birds, conservation garden, art gallery, historic folly and beautiful parkland, gift shop

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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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MARKET DATES

BOLTON MARKET, Ashburner Street. adjacent to Moor Lane Bus Station. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Sunday fleamarket. Tel 336825. FARNWORTH MARKET, King Street. Open Monday, Friday & Saturday. Tel 336840. HORWICH MARKET, Curteis Street

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ARLEY HALL AND GARDENS, near Great Budworth, Northwich, Cheshire. Gardening workshops costing £15 p

BRIDGEMERE GARDENS, Bridgemere, Nantwich, Cheshire. A Victorian garden with access for the disabled and refreshments. Open daily. Phone 01270 521100. CHATSWORTH, Bakewell, Derbyshire. A 105-acre garden famous for its cascade, fountains and rock garden

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Memorial game

THE annual Harry Taylor Memorial Trophy, between Dobbies Select XI and Atherton Colls Select XI, takes place on Sunday at Ainsworth Road playing fields, home of Dobbies AFC. The match will kick off at 11am and the trophy will be presented to the winners

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NON LEAGUE PREVIEW

Boro aim for more goals RADCLIFFE Boro look to pick up where they left off in an away Unibond Division One fixture at Leek Town tonight. Boro lads produce finishing of the highest calibre in a 6-1 home win over Trafford with Richard Landongrabbing a hat-trick

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Two issues

MAY I comment on two items in the Readers Views over the past few days. These are -- (a) The coal yard dispute at Blackrod. After experiencing the building of a new incinerator at the Royal Bolton Hospital, I am afraid it is rather useless to rely upon

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When will get real value in Westhoughton?

IN February this year, I attended a meeting at Westhoughton Town Hall regarding plans for traffic calming measures for Holden Lea and Back Church Street. Councillor Wilkinson and the Council Officer attending assured me, along with other residents present

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Super folk...shame about the stores

SEVERAL weeks ago my family asked Nathan Howarth's family if we could help them to try to raise funds for Nathan's treatment. As I'm sure, many regular readers know Nathan's Howarth is a three-year-old little lad who is suffering from a very rare and

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Festival colour amid the sorrow

THE ATROCITIES committed last week in the USA resulting in untold suffering for many families cannot have failed to have touched the people of Bolton. Those responsible must be caught and brought to justice. It is important, however, that we are mindful

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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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HEAD START

Wallace quick to make his mark for Whites ROD Wallace was being tipped today to get the goals that will keep Wanderers in the Premiership hunt and repay Sam Allardyce for bringing him out of the wilderness. The former Southampton and Leeds striker, redundant

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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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BLACKBURN ROVERS 1, WANDERERS 1

Wanderers (4-4-2) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7: A sensational save counted for nothing. ANTHONY BARNESS ... 8: Had his work cut out with Duff but did well. GUDNI BERGSSON ... 8: Imperious, despite periods under pressure. MIKE WHITLOW ... 8: Inspirational

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Garry keen to upset Allardyce

MIDFIELD general Garry Flitcroft has no intention of being neighbourly as Rovers and Bolton prepare to do battle at Ewood tonight. Flitcroft and Wanderer's boss Sam Allardyce live barely a stone's throw away from at Bromley Cross. And the Rovers skipper

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Wanted striker happy with his Premier chance

PERSISTENCE paid off for Wanderers when Rod Wallace finally signed on at the Reebok. Bolton have been long time admirers of the speedy striker and it was that longstanding interest which helped them win the race for his services. Wallace, released by

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HUT HAVEN

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Missing minesweeper crew presumed dead

From the Evening News, September 21, 1976 BBC newsreader Dorina Brown had a last minute script conference yesterday before going "on the air". But this was an assignment with a difference for Dorina, who lives at Dunscar. She is a group of volunteers

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Cash cheer

A DOORSTEP collection for Cancer Research raised more than £2,000. Turton residents are being praised for their generous donations after collectors did a door-to-door cash push in August.

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All day coffee

A COFFEE day will be held at Barlow Institute, Edgworth, on Saturday, September 29 from 9.30am to 4pm, by the 10th Bolton (St Anne's Turton) Brownies, and the 93rd Bolton (Turton and Edgworth) Rainbows in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research.

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Saga writer to visit

BEST-SELLING saga writer Josephine Cox will talk about her life and work on Friday, October 12, from 3.30pm to 5pm at the Bolton Central Library Lecture Theatre. Free tickets will be available from the Library Information Desk or Sweetens Bookshop. More

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Belly dancefund raiser

A BELLY dancing group will be raising money for charity --with a coffee morning. The Isis group from Bury will join in the Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning, on Friday, September 28 at the Mosses Centre, Cecil Street, near Asda from 9.30am to

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Bid to raise cash for kennel doors

BOLTON Destitute Animal Shelter will hold its annual flag day this weekend. The 64 kennel doors at the centre are 25 years old and need replacing. Anyone who can help collect donations tomorrow should meet at the shelter's caravan which will be parked

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Station plan progress

PLANS for a new police station in Atherton have taken a step forward after council chiefs identified their preferred site. Bosses at Wigan Town Hall feel the best location is a cleared area in the grounds of Howe Bridge Mill in Gloucester Street, which

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Milestone for dancers

THE contemporary Rambert Dance Company marks the start of its 75th anniversary tour with a return to The Lowry from September 26 to 29. Dancers will perform the world premiere of Grinning In Your Face, a ballet performed to music by the virtuoso blues

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Patriotic rally failed to halt collapse

MONDAY finally saw Wall Street reopen again after a four-day closure following the atrocities -- its longest shutdown since the Great Depression. An hour before it opened, the US Federal Reserve announced a surprise further interest rate cut of half a

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Man died after working with asbestos

A MAN died of a malignant tumour after years of working with asbestos, an inquest was told. David Watson, aged 58, of Blackburn Road, Egerton, was a laboratory technician for Loribel, formerly Turners Asbestos in Wigan. He came into regular contact with

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Cup date switch

BOLTON Wanderers will play Nottingham Forest at the Reebok Stadium in the Third Round of the Worthington Cup. The match was scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, but has subsequently been brought forward to Monday, October 8, kick off 8pm. Any tickets purchased

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Sentence deferred

SENTENCE was delayed on a man charged with burglary because he was being treated in hospital. Rochdale magistrates were told Craig Hamer-Pieper, aged 30, of Holland Street, Astley Bridge, had denied breaking into Rochdale Hospice Appeal Shop and stealing

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Secure car parks are winners

FAMILIES enjoying the attractions at Middlebrook are leaving their cars in some of the best guarded parks in the country. The vast car parks at Horwich have been handed an award after police visited the site and decided it reached the relevant criteria

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Bruno is keen to upset Wenger's plans

BRUNO N'Gotty hopes to help put one over on his former mentor Arsene Wenger tomorrow. The 30-year-old defender learned a lot from the Arsenal manager during their time together at Monaco. But he will put his respect for Wenger to one side as he bids to

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Bruno is keen to upset Wenger's plans

BRUNO N'Gotty hopes to help put one over on his former mentor Arsene Wenger tomorrow. The 30-year-old defender learned a lot from the Arsenal manager during their time together at Monaco. But he will put his respect for Wenger to one side as he bids to

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'Cowards did this to my daughter'

A MOTHER has described a gang involved in a disturbance during which her daughter's nose was broken as "cowards". Debbie Dunning is still shocked her daughter Samantha was beaten-up as she walked home from school. The 15-year-old Smithills pupil had to

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Patient dies after drip drug blunder

A PATIENT at the Royal Bolton Hospital died after he was given the wrong drug in an intravenous drip. Craig Richardson, aged 39, died after a nurse gave him the wrong medication. Mr Richardson, of Kershaw Street, Tyldesley, became unconsciousness and

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They're coming home

AMBITIOUS chartered accountants Jacksons are to concentrate their growing business in Bolton. The company which founding partner Nigel Jackson established in Westhoughton in 1985 is coming home. It is moving its combined staff into the building in Clive

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Injured stars set to return

WIGAN Warriors coach Stuart Raper has named an 18 man squad to face Hull FC in tonight's first play-off match. Kris Radlinski (ribs), Brett Dallas (hamstring) and Mick Cassidy (dead leg) are all included in the squad after missing last week's match with

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Striker stakes his claim

GOAL hero Michael Twiss is likely to get another chance to stake a claim for a regular starting spot when in-form Leigh RMI tackle Nationwide Conference surprise package Farnborough at Hilton Park tomorrow. Twiss, an attacking midfielder signed from Port

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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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COUNTRY PARKS

MOSES GATE COUNTRY PARK, Farnworth, Bolton. Working Woodlands -- willow weaving, traditional blacksmithing, craft marquees, demonstrationss and displays. Sunday September 30 11am-5pm. Admission Adults £2.50 children £1. Family ticket £5 (two adults and

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FAMILIES

NATIONAL FAMILY LEARNING WEEKEND special event. 100 years of family life -- a fascinating talk for all the family including the opportunity to look at lots of artefacts. Free admission. Tickets available from Central Junior Library. Saturday October 13

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It's your money or your teddy

A WELL-KNOWN figurehead from Bolton has been kidnapped and is being held to ransom. The cuddly figure is in serious danger of having the stuffing knocked out of him if the public do not pay up ... The character in question, already "well worn" with only

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What should we do with broken road?

RESIDENTS are to be asked for their opinions on how to revamp a deteriorating Bolton road. Council chiefs will consult the public to gauge their views on various options under a major maintenance programme to be launched in busy Beaumont Road. The plans

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SHIPS TO VISIT

MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL CRUISES run until September 23. Departing from Liverpool on Saturdays and Salford Quays on Sundays, along with some midweek dates, this six hour cruise along the 35 mile stretch of the canal includes a commentary, bar and catering

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POETRY READINGS

JUST POEMS -- An exhibition of poetry and photography by Blackburn husband and wife team Pam and Rob Mckee. Also in the selection will be collaborative poems written with Heywood author, Norman Warwick. Runs from Saturday September 29- Friday October

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CINEMA

FILMS UNTIL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 UGC CINEMA, Ring 0870 907 0714. WARNER VILLAGE CINEMA, Middlebrook, Bolton. The Fast and The Furious (15); A1 Artificial Intelligence (12); Crazy Beautiful (12); The Martins (15); Scary Movie Two (18); Moulin Rouge (

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EVENTS

LIBRARY READING GROUPS - Interested in discussing literature? Groups run at Central Library details 01204 333173; Harwood Library details 01204 332340 and Westhoughton Library details 01942 634640. Meetings scheduled until November. BALLROOM and popular

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WALKS

THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND are organizing a fund-raising walk across Morecambe Bay on September 29. The three hour walk to Grange-over-Sands is led by the official Queen's Guide, Cedric Robinson. Details 01704 821279. THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION

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SPORTS

HASLINGDEN SPORTS CENTRE, Helmshore Road, Haslingden. Tel 01706 227016. GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bradford Road, Bolton. Thai Boxing Tuesday eves 7pm-8pm. Thai Boxing for children Saturdays, noon to 1pm. Tel Bolton 522568. CLUB MISTRY, 187 Derby Street

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CONCERTS

ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Bolton. Ring 334400. SMITHILLS HALL, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. Ring 332377. THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216. PRESTON GUILD HALL AND CHARTER THEATRE, Lancaster Road, Preston. Lancashire. Ring 01772 258858. RADCLIFFE

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COMEDY

THE LOWRY'S COMEDY FESTIVAL Mark Little Wednesday October 10 Tickets £14.50. Al Murray Tuesday October 30 Tickets £14.50. Rhona Cameron Wednesday October 31. Tickets £10. Box Office 0161 876 2000. ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Ring 334400. QUAYS THEATRE, The

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CLUBS

JUBILEE CENTRE, Darley Street, Bolton. Social evening for all disabled carers and friends hosted by 'Groups Together.' Every Saturday 7.30-11.30pm, bar and live artist. Admission is free. Details 841289. LITTLE HULTON LABOUR CLUB, Manchester Road West

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CRAFTS

BENTHAM POTTERY, Oysterber Farm, Low Bentham, Lancaster. Tel 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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FALCONRY DEMONSTRATION, ROYAL AMOURIES, Leeds. Visitors can watch and hold Peregrine and Saker fal

MARTIN MERE WILDFOWL AND WETLAND, Burscough. Phone 01704 895181. ANIMAL WORLD, Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way, Bolton. Enter the fascinating world of nature touring the enclosures suited to each individual animal's own natural habitat from farmyard animals

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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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Juniors look for first win

BOLTON Under 15s bid for their first win in the Greater Manchester Schools' League when they travel to take on Salford at Broughton on tomorrow at 10.30am. (Sat) (10.30a.m.). The local youngsters suffered a disappointing 6-1 defeat against Manchester