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Let's leave lampposts
REFERENCE Brian Derbyshire's latest letter on the subject of plastic lampposts -- in your September 17 edition. I think, Brian, that we've "flogged to death" the argument of plastic lampposts and should call an end to our letter-writing on the subject
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Time to destroy all this world evil
I FEEL I must respond to the letter from Malcolm Pittock (Your Views: September 19 --"Force isn't justified"). In the current climate of deteriorating behaviour, crime statistics and world-wide terrorism, what does it take for these people to realise
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Within this mass of stars...planet Earth
IN REPLY to the person who wrote the letter "Biblical plea" (Your Views: September 14). The Lord said: "let there be light" and the giant star, the only star, was embraced by the darkness. The Lord then blessed the union between the light and darkness
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We have every right to be really outraged
AFTER reading comments made by Dr Brian Iddon MP for Bolton East in the BEN September 17 about "suicide bombers" and large pockets of fanatics in Britain, I ask Dr Iddon how this has happened? How have they come into Britain? Could they have come in with
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We have his words and his biblical teachings
IN REPLY to your letter "Biblical Plea" (Your Views , name supplied, September 14). Without meaning to offend the writer, I think if they read all of John 14 they would find maybe that Jesus is talking mainly to the disciples and not to the rest of the
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Suez reunion
A REUNION for all ex service personnel who served in the Suez Canal zone of Egypt is being held at the British Rail Social Club, 2b, Whitwoth Street West (under Deansgate station), Manchester on Tuesday, October 16 at noon. Enquiries to Dave Barry on
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Jobs axe at wine lodge chain
THE Yates Group has axed 37 jobs at its headquarters in Manchester Road, Bolton. Redundancies were announced earlier this month as part of a restructuring exercise at the famous Wine Lodges company. A spokesman has confirmed that there will be 27 compulsory
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Stick to the formation
FIRST the bitter bit. Southampton frustrated us with the very same 4-5-1 formation we used to great effect before yesterday (and which Chelsea used to win in Southampton). It works, but we need more than one formation. Over to Sam, Browny, Neil McDonald
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Wallace on the mark again
ROD Wallace just cannot stop scoring. Twenty-four hours after his fairytale return at Blackburn, the new striker was on target again last night when he helped Wanderers to a 3-1 victory over a Celtic Xl in a private friendly at the Reebok. Wallace, playing
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Stacey girls make a splash
A CHARITY swim at Deane Pool was three times as successful -- thanks to three local girls all called Stacey! The terrific trio undertook the swim for Cancer Research at the Pool, with additional swim-time provided under the special school holidays' free
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Banks keeps penalty ploy a secret
PENALTY saves are often a case of more good luck than judgment but Wanderers believe their goalkeeping coach, Fred Barber, has come up with a method that tips the scales in their favour. Steve Banks' spectacular save from Walsall's Tony Barras in the
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Mounted police to keep town's peace
POLICE chiefs today vowed to maintain their increased presence on the streets surrounding Bolton's places of worship. Mounted police will patrol areas including Daubhill, Deane and Astley Bridge until late evening in response to Monday's bomb attack on
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Players are not greedy - Deano
DEAN Holdsworth confirmed today that the players of Bolton Wanderers are backing their union in its dispute with the Premier League and Nationwide League over television money. But the Professional Footballers' Association representative at the Reebok
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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 by a solitary game against a strong Walmersley side
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AthleticsBy Gareth Hughes
James heading in right direction HORWICH RMI Harrier James Logue finished a superb third place overall in the Irish Orienteering Championships held in County Meath last Sunday. Indeed this excellent performance was the culmination of a busy period which
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Mum's attack after holiday firm refuses New York trip refund
A MOTHER has slammed holiday companies for profiteering on the tragedy in America. Carol Davies said she was disgusted after her daughter Kay and two friends were told they would lose almost half the cost of their holiday if they cancelled a four day
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Grateful
MAY we say a very big heartfelt and grateful thank you to the ICU, paramedics, Hindley and North wards at Wigan Hospital, for the wonderful care and attention received recently. Thank you once again. Mr and Mrs E Wrigley and family Briar Hill Close Little
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So now we know who is reading
SOMEONE phoned me on Sunday afternoon and asked if I was the Brian Derbyshire who writes letters to the BEN. I wasn't surprised by this, because it very often happens. But I was surprised when the lady told me she was from the BBC TV programme Kilroy,
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WAITING IN THE WINGS
HIS situation remains the same but Steve Banks is a changed man this season. The smile is back and there is a determined, positive tone in his voice as he promises Jussi Jaaskelainen a run for his money in the race to be Wanderers' number one. "I have
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DAY OUT IS SO SWEET
YOUNGSTERS had a choc-tastic time when they visited Cadbury World. Members of Red Lane Pilots, which is the youth group attached to Red Lane United Reformed Church, enjoyed a day out at the Birmingham chocolate factory with more than 2000 other pilots
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Extra drinking hours
DRINKERS will be able to celebrate late into the night during the festive season. Licensing magistrates have announced a range of extra opening hours for pubs and restaurants around Bolton. But court officers have stressed that each individual licensee
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Charlie takes step up in his stride
AS Michael Ricketts and Mike Whitlow have been at pains to point out, there is more to Wanderers than just team spirit. There is quality in the Reebok ranks - a combination of respected, vintage performers and fast-improving young talent. But there is
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RMI's timely tonic
EVERY cloud has a silver lining. But the emergence of Marcus Hallows and Michael Twiss as a potent strike force can not have come at a better time for Leigh RMI manager Steve Waywell. With regular strikers Tony Black and Dino Maamria likely to be laid
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"DON,T BE SHY" SAYS JIM
COME and talk to us is the enticing message being issued to football clubs from Jim Kenyon, company secretary of the Lancashire Football Association. "There is money available to clubs through all sorts of grants, especially the Football Foundation. Never
