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Winter League delay on Sunday
DUE to administrative difficulties this year's Winter League series has been delayed and will NOT now start this Sunday, October 14, at Heskeths' Reservoir. Any member wishing to fish any of the matches should contact club treasurer, Tony Birchall.
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End of the road show for Ian
THE Ian Heaps Angling Road Show will be staged for the last time at the Bolton Anglers Social Club, Rishton Lane, Bolton on Thursday, October 18. After many years of touring, Ian has decided to concentrate more on running his School of Angling at his
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Lost carp is a blow for Walsh
LOST carp were the main talking points of a well-attended Novices Trophy Match at Heskeths Reservoir in the Bolton Co-op AC's latest Sunday fixture. Ray Armstrong had the edge in a peg to peg duel, opting for pole and red maggot in netting 4-13-8, just
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So Great for everybody but the Brits
I THINK the word "Great" should be dropped from Great Britain, as it appears to be great for everybody from other countries, and we have become the second-class citizens. We are bending over backwards to please and oblige everybody and anybody who wants
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Railtrack pay price of failure
I HOPE that the demise of Railtrack will finally lead to a railway network dedicated to the benefit of passengers rather than shareholders. I have no argument with those who want to gamble on the stock market, as long as they accept that they may back
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It's justice we need
NOTHING can justify the terrible atrocities against the innocent people of New York and Washington. But the response should have been to bring those responsible to trial and not to fight a war which will result in thousands -- possibly tens of thousands
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Curfew call on teen yobs
FAMILIES living in fear are demanding that young troublemakers be banned from the streets in night-time curfews. Frustrated residents in theTonge Moor and Tonge Fold area are suffering vandal attacks, verbal and physical assaults and even arson attacks
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Tommo: My winner was a fluke!
GOAL hero Alan Thompson admitted that he miss-hit the strike that took Celtic to the top of Champions League Group E. The former Wanderers favourite followed up his wonder goal against Rangers at Ibrox with a crisp left-foot free-kick from the edge of
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England call - and TV date - for young Chris
BOLTON Wanderers' youngster Chris Howarth has joined fellow academy scholar Michael Gillan, who was called up a fortnight ago, in being selected for the England under 16s squad for this year's Victory Shield Competition. Local lads Chris and Michael have
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All change for Newcastle visit
SAM Allardyce is likely to play only a handful of the team that beat Nottingham Forest when Newcastle United come to the Reebok on Saturday. For while he looks enviously at the likes of Alex Ferguson, Claudio Ranieri and Arsene Wenger and readily admits
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Runners wanted
THE Disabled Living Foundation is looking for runners in Bolton to compete in the Flora London Marathon 2002. If you can raise at least £1,100 to support the charity and can run 26.2 miles, call them on 020 7432 8008.
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Dunham Massey talk
A LECTURE about the land-owning classes of Cheshire from the 15th century onwards is being held at the next meeting of the Bolton National Trust Society. Clare Pye will speak about Dunham Massey, which was the home of the Booths and the Greys. The talk
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Wanderers' Old Trafford sell-out
WANDERERS have sold their allocation of 3,000 tickets for the Premiership game at Manchester United on Saturday, October 20.
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Road accident boy fractures pelvis
A BOY, aged 11, suffered serious injuries after he was knocked off his bike in Westhoughton. Leon Adams, from Bolton Road, was in collision with a Peugeot 306 in Manchester Road shortly before 7pm yesterday. The driver Marcus Williams, 21, from Mabel
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First match misery for Todd
FORMER Wanderers boss Colin Todd suffered a miserable night in his first game in charge at Derby County. He saw his side twice take the lead before eventually going down 5-2 to crash out of the Worthington Cup at Fulham. This prompted Todd to stride into
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Bomb threat man sparks security alert
A SECURITY alert was mounted when a man attacked a line of cars in Kearsley after threatening to blow himself up. Police cordoned off the Fishbrook Industrial Estate in Stoneclough Road after he damaged several vehicles. The man had previously visited
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Bingo! Woman wins £200,000
A MYSTERY woman won a national bingo jackpot of more than £200,000 on only her fourth visit to Shipley's Club in Leigh. The 27-year-old mother of three, who wants to remain anonymous, won both the national and regional prizes at the Windermere Road bingo
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Veteran Alek's aiming high
BOLTON boxer Alek Penarski aims to be as destructive with his next opponent as he has been with his sparring partners. The veteran fighter will step into the ring on October 24 for his first competitive fight for almost a decade when he takes on Salford's
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View's new pro
BOLTON Cricket Association side Spring View have signed Ian Critchley as professional for next season. Critchley, Golborne's pro last season, will be joined by Tony Kelly, who has left Clifton to take up the player-coach role with the Wigan side. A familiar
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Mill view Fred is now history man
HERITAGE buff Fred Horridge is living proof that history is on your doorstep after the view from his window inspired him to write a series of books. When the retired engineer, aged 77, moved into Hardy Mill Road, Harwood, 15 years ago he had no idea the
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Woodland boost for N-west
NATURE lovers have reason to celebrate thanks to a £1.5 million boost for creating community woodland in the North-west. Red Rose Forest sites in Bolton, Bury and Leigh will benefit from the money which has been made available by the North West Development
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End of year decision in headstone battle
PARENTS fighting to save the headstone at their daughter's grave should know by the end of the year if they have been successful. Marilyn and Tony Cheetham of Brook Bank, Harwood, met a Church of England representative on Friday to discuss the forthcoming
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Library spikes 'could cause serious injury'
RESIDENTS fear that metal spikes on a fence to discourage youths could cause serious injury. The spikes had been placed on the wall around Blackrod library and health centre after residents asked the town council for better security. But other villagers
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Wanderers' top teams are still unbeaten
BOLTON Wanderers Ladies' two unbeaten sides continued their impressive progress in recent games. The Under 12A squad remained unbeaten, recording its fourth win in five league games with an excellent 6-0 win away to Foxhall Girls. Wanderers now lead their
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Bhutia plays for a new contract
INDIAN star Baichung Bhutia has spoken about his uncertain future in the wake of Bury transfer-listing three players. Bhutia's contract is up at the end of the season and the 25-year-old is unclear about what will happen after that. He has shown fleeting
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Bhutia plays for a new contract
INDIAN star Baichung Bhutia has spoken about his uncertain future in the wake of Bury transfer-listing three players. Bhutia's contract is up at the end of the season and the 25-year-old is unclear about what will happen after that. He has shown fleeting
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Sea anglers in beach switch
CHORLEY and District Sea Anglers were due to fish a match from the south west facing beach at Rosneigr, Anglesey but stormy conditions resulted in a change of venue and the match was switched to Cemlyn Bay on the island's north coast. The 18 anglers enjoyed
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Bolton's Match Scene
Farnworth Anglers: Open Match, Gorsepit - The introduction of 1,000 carp and 250 tench into a Gorsepit water which is a rarely used venue for matches meant that a decent turn out of 17 anglers enjoyed good sport with a variety of methods. The winner taking
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Cause of troubles
THE ROOT cause of all the troubles on Planet Earth is the over-population of the human race. Every country is fighting for space. As we are the dominant species on this planet, we are driving all the animals to extinction. We must control our population
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Losing a link with our past
I HAVE just learned that the property known as Cleveland House, on Chorley New Road, Bolton, which I understand belongs to the Bolton Town Council, is scheduled for demolition and the area redeveloped. I have written to you before on this topic and consider
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Time to take a regional view
FROM one point of view the opening of a £90 million shopping centre at the Lowry in Salford Quays is good news for the North-west region. It will add to the attraction of the magnificent arts complex and help create a memorable day out, which will eventually
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Letter from Europe
By Chris Davies, Liberal Democrat MEP for the North West TWO European Commissioners were facing questions from MEPs when the rumours started to spread around the room that the twin towers in New York had been hit. TV news bulletins around the world announced
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£250,000 drugs haul
A TOTAL of 36,000 ecstasy tablets -- with a street value of £250,000 -- have been seized in a police raid on a Bolton home. The drugs were discovered by to 20 officers who forced their way into a house in Ainsworth Lane, Tonge Moor. They also uncovered
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Stars' lot for US charity
THE Greater Manchester Fire Service fund in aid of their New York counterparts who perished in the World Trade Centre atrocities is being swelled by Wanderers' Premiership stars. The players' donations are being boosted by bids for lots in a BEN auction
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Elliott to win Reebok place?
FORMER Wanderers' favourite Robbie Elliott looks likely to play for Newcastle at the Reebok on Saturday after all. Manager Bobby Robson had praised left back Olivier Bernard after his splendid debut at Barnsley on Tuesday. The 22-year-old French defender
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Robbie Elliott on Wanderers' return
FORMER Wanderers' favourite Robbie Elliott looks likely to play for Newcastle United at the Reebok on Saturday after all. And this is what he has to say about his emotional return. "THE fact remains that success for them this season would be finishing
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Wanderers' top teams are still unbeaten
BOLTON Wanderers Ladies' two unbeaten sides continued their impressive progress in recent games. The Under 12A squad remained unbeaten, recording its fourth win in five league games with an excellent 6-0 win away to Foxhall Girls. Wanderers now lead their
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Fan's French view on Wanderers' 'sensation'
WANDERERS fan Elizabeth Evans, who lives in France, keeps track of her heroes through the BEN web site. And she has sent us this report from Europe's leading soccer magazine France Football, which offers a different perspective on Wanderers' dream start
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Jussi to stand alone
SAM Allardyce is prepared to face Newcastle at the Reebok on Saturday without back-up for Jussi Jaaskelainen. Understudy keeper, Steve Banks, is unlikely to figure after dislocating a finger in a training ground accident on Monday, prompting the Wanderers
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Green campaign
EVERY autumn thousands of Greater Manchester gardeners dump a total of 40,000 tonnes of garden waste in their household bins. This garden waste costs ratepayers over £1 million in additional and unnecessary landfill costs. Now the Greater Manchester Waste
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Wanderers' Old Trafford sell-out
WANDERERS have sold their allocation of 3,000 tickets for the Premiership game at Manchester United on Saturday, October 20.
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Hammer attack
A WOMAN, aged 26, is fighting for life after she was hit over the head with a hammer. She is in a critical but stable condition in the intensive care unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Police were called to a house in Halliwell early yesterday after receiving
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Bolton's Premiership trophy day
THE FA Barclaycard Premiership trophy was in Bolton today. Sam Allardyce and his Wanderers - early Premier League leaders - will not be getting their hands on the silverware but supporters can. The trophy, which is on a UK-wide tour focusing on local
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Coffee for children
A COFFEE morning will be held at the Parish Church Hall, Silverwell Street, on Saturday. All money raised from the event, which runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm, will be for projects helping Romanian children. Tickets are £1.50 and there will be stalls selling
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First match misery for Todd
FORMER Wanderers boss Colin Todd suffered a miserable night in his first game in charge at Derby County. He saw his side twice take the lead before eventually going down 5-2 to crash out of the Worthington Cup at Fulham. This prompted Todd to stride into
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RSPCA aids New York's stranded dogs
PRACTICAL help and advice is being offered by the RSPCA in a bid to ease the suffering of rescue dogs in New York. The society is liaising with its sister organisation in America, the ASPCA, in co-ordinating a massive operation to rescue and rehome animals
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Baby units to get £1m revamp
MATERNITY units in Bolton and Bury have received a slice of government cash totalling nearly £1 million. The government hand-out announced today is being given to improve maternity care. The Princess Anne Maternity Unit has been given £258,000 and Bury's
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Church's annual fair
A CHURCH is calling for good sports to come along and join in the fun at their annual autumn fair. Rivington Village Church's fair takes place on Saturday, October 20, from 2pm and this year it has a sporting theme. Residents are invited to celebrate
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Residents go to poll
BLACKROD residents will go to the polls on October 25 following the death of a long-serving town councillor earlier this year. A by-election will be held to select a replacement for Cllr Lance Watkinson who lost his battle against cancer in July. Voters
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Takeaway turned down
PLANS for a takeaway in Blackrod have been rejected by the town council. The councillors voted unanimously against granting permission for the business to open in New Street after listening to the concerns of residents. Councillors rejected the plans
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Feet forward for charity walk
YOUTH workers and youngsters are putting their best feet forward to raise cash for charity. Sixteen members of Life Skills Youth Services at Burnden Park have been sponsored to walk 22 and a half miles from Preston to Blackpool tower. The money raised
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Taste of the Aussie Outback
BEER lovers will be able to enjoy an Australian flavour at Bolton's annual fundraising beer festival. The Bolton Beer Festival which raises funds for Bolton Lads and Girls Club is now under way. The festival, which is based in a large marquee on the bowling
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Too good for the ducks
AN advertising campaign which urges people to "Respect the Bread" prompted this stunt in Wythenshawe Park, Manchester. Bolton-based Warburtons have screened a TV advertisement which shows a mother and son refusing to share their crusts with the ducks
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OASIS, 10 Years of Noise and Confusion, Manchester Apollo,Final show tonight
OASIS are back! They're back on stage, back to writing brilliant music and even better they are back to their roots. Liam and Noel Gallagher dispensed with the lavish and ludicrous sets of the Be Here Now Tour of 1997. Instead the 3,000-strong crowd saw
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Sam backs PFA action
SAM Allardyce has pledged his support to the PFA's call for strike action. The Bolton Wanderers' manager, speaking on his personal website, said: "I'm happy to pledge my support to the PFA despite the current threats of TV blackouts. I know the PFA does
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Public will be split over strike - Deano
DEAN Holdsworth is confident the players will be united but expects the public to be split over the PFA strike threat. The players' union is pressing ahead with its plan to ballot members on industrial action after failing to reach an agreement with the
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Do you know Sidney from the rubber works?
WHO was Sidney? Ah, now, that's got you thinking, hasn't it! Yes, I realise that almost all of us would know someone with that name, but this is a special Sidney, who used to work at the John Miles Rubber Company at about the end of the war. I have been
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Water bans lifted as NW drought officially over
From the Evening News, October 11, 1976 25 YEARS AGO TOP Government ministers will hold a soccer violence "summit" tonight at the House of Commons, following Saturday's clash between Aston Villa and Glasgow Rangers' fans during a friendly match which
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Footballer kicks off his book signing session
ONE of football's most colourful characters visits Bolton town centre tonight from 5pm to 6pm to sign copies of his new book. Rodney Marsh will be kicking off the book signing session at Waterstones on Deansgate. The football player who began his footballing
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'Two were fine, but three is really nice'
A BOLTON Octagon twin production turned into triplets -- when inspiration struck the country's leading playwright on the spur of the moment. Sir Alan Ayckbourn is visiting the town with three new plays this month, despite earlier this year telling the
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Councillor is 'shocked' by allegation
A COUNCILLOR is facing a formal investigation over alleged mistreatment of colleagues and members of the public. An official complaint against Robert Bleakley is being investigated by Wigan Council's standards committee. Tyldesley-based Cllr Bleakley,
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Mill view Fred is now history man
HERITAGE buff Fred Horridge is living proof that history is on your doorstep after the view from his window inspired him to write a series of books. When the retired engineer, aged 77, moved into Hardy Mill Road, Harwood, 15 years ago he had no idea the
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A Victorian revamp for the Square
NELSON Square is being given a £3,000 Victorian style make-over -- and the new look is expected to be open to the public by November. High grade Yorkstone flags are being laid on the footpaths and granite setts on the carriageways. Traffic signs and poles
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Luxury homes in the pipeline
BELLWAY homes are applying for planning permission to build eight luxury homes on the site of New Overdale Youth Training Centre, Bolton. Other planning applications received by Bolton Council this week include: BOLTON/TURTON 60271/01 - Mr and Mrs S Knowles
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Mum has reservations over Big Chief's letter
A MOTHER wants answers after her five-year-old daughter was sent a "disturbing" letter from an Indian Chief. The letter to Harwood youngster Lucy Duckworth predicts a £32,000 windfall and a lifetime of wealth and happiness in return for purchasing a £10
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Outsiders 33-1 swoop in Naps table
WE said only a couple of weeks ago that an outsider could run away with the BEN Naps title and the £500 that goes with it in the Anthony Axford sponsored contest. Well, that's what Cidermen did on Saturday as they backed 33-1 choice I Cried For You in
