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In a positive mind
CHORLEY travel to Radcliffe Borough tomorrow with manager Ken Wright promising: "We will go there in a positive frame of mind." Wright said: "We know all about them, they are a good footballing side that is capable of beating anyone on its day. But our
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DVD winner
THANK you for the DVD I won last week, also my daughter's Lucky Bag in the Washing Machine Competition. Mrs Longworth Thaxted Place Bolton
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Super fayre support
MAY we say a very big thank you to everyone who came along on a very wet and windy day and supported our Autumn Fayre. The money raised will now enable us to give our residents a Christmas Party with entertainment. Many thanks to all our volunteer helpers
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Choose a charity card
WITH the days getting shorter and less than 80 shopping days left until Christmas, it's time to start thinking what cards you will be sending this year! The Stroke Association has just launched its Christmas catalogue for this year and it features a wide
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Top treatment at the Royal
THERE has been much publicity recently about the failings of the Health Service, in which the Royal Bolton Hospital didn't fare too well. I would like to put my experience on record, to reassure others that all is not black! I was recently taken ill,
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Chorley charity ready to help war zone
A CHORLEY-based humanitarian aid charity is ready for action as the war on international terrorism was launched in Afghanistan this week. International Aid Trust has supplies ready and waiting if called upon following the joint attacks by the USA and
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BEN dossier to be sent to Government ministers
A BOLTON Evening News dossier of train misery is to be sent to the Government in our campaign to end the "cattle truck" conditions endured by passengers. Train company First North Western is using the BEN's reports to spearhead its application to put
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Holden gets Oldham start
REEBOK full-back Dean Holden goes straight into the Oldham squad for Saturday's home game against Bristol City after joining the Latics on a month's loan. Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce said: "Moving to Oldham for a month will stand Dean in good stead
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Holden gets Oldham start
REEBOK full-back Dean Holden goes straight into the Oldham squad for Saturday's home game against Bristol City after joining the Latics on a month's loan. Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce said: "Moving to Oldham for a month will stand Dean in good stead
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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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Robbie's Reebok waiting game
ROBBIE Elliott was keeping his fingers crossed as he waited for Bobby Robson to announce his team for tomorrow's Premiership clash at the Reebok. The ex-Wanderer is hoping to make an emotional return to the club he left in the summer but, after being
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Wanderers may appeal against permit blow
SAM Allardyce claimed today that Artim Sakiri, the player who cannot get a permit to play in England, is talented enough to go straight into his Premiership side. "Jermaine Johnson is not as good as Sakiri at the moment," the Wanderers' boss said of the
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From the horse's mouth
Fred Done's weekly betting column THE Premiership table is now starting to take shape and the top three teams all look like they can win this weekend. Leeds can get the better of the Scousers, who need Michael Owen in their team to be effective (ask Grimsby
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Robbie's Reebok waiting game
ROBBIE Elliott was keeping his fingers crossed as he waited for Bobby Robson to announce his team for tomorrow's Premiership clash at the Reebok. The former Wanderers favourite is hoping to make an emotional return to the club he left in the summer but
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Robbie relishes Reebok return
ROBBIE Elliott paid tribute to his former manager and team-mates insisting: "Their good start has been no surprise to me!" The Geordie full-back, who returned to Newcastle on a free transfer in the summer after four roller-coaster years with Wanderers
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Man charged with murder bid
A MAN was due to appear before Bolton magistrates today after being charged with attempted murder. Ghulam Hazrat Azimi, aged 30, has been charged following an incident in Eskrick Street, Halliwell, in which a woman suffered serious injuries. She is now
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Drug charges man in court
A MAN aged 30 has been charged with drug dealing after police seized 36,500 ecstasy tablets worth £250,000. Colin Wharton, of Whitebrook View, Darcy Lever, is accused of possession with intent to supply the Class A drug, two and a half kilos of cannabis
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Wanderers v Newcastle United latest
THE BEN's Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock will be providing all the latest news on the game. Click here LATEST for team news, his half-time report, and full-time verdict within seconds of the final whistle
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Wanderers v Newcastle United latest
THE BEN's Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock will be providing all the latest news on the game. Click here LATEST for team news, his half-time report, and full-time verdict within seconds of the final whistle
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Reggae Boyz flight hold-up
REGGAE Boyz Ricardo Gardner and Jermaine Johnson were late returning to the Reebok after Sunday's World Cup qualifier in the United States after switching airlines because of the worldwide terrorist alert. The pair, who should have been back in training
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Wanderers v Newcastle United latest
THE BEN's Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock will be providing all the latest news on the game. Click here LATEST for team news, his half-time report, and full-time verdict within seconds of the final whistle
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'High levels' of water bug
BOLTON GPs have been put on alert for increased cases of the infection Cryptosporidiosis after water supplies were found to have "higher" levels. Routine tests at Dunmill Rise, in the Lake District, have shown "higher than average levels" of the bug which
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More the better, say commuters
RAIL commuters have welcomed possible moves to operate more trains along Bolton's tracks. Many travellers said conditions on rush-hour services connecting Bolton to Manchester have improved, but the majority of passengers making daily trips said they
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Puccini's Turandot,Ellen Kent and Opera International: The Chisinau National Opera, Opera House, Man
Repeated tonight NESSUN Dorma -- so good, they had to sing it twice in Puccini's last, unfinished opera that provided this great aria for the World Cup, The Three Tenors and countless CDs. It ends this curious work, finished by Puccini's pupil Franco
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OUT OF TOWN
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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MUSIC AND DANCE VENUES
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Guys & Dolls - A musical produced by Bolton Premier Productions. Runs until Saturday October 13, evenings 7.30-10pm, and one matinee performance at 2.15-4.45pm on Saturday October 13. Admission £6-£8. Details 01204 842678. BRIDGEWATER
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LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS
PONTIN'S HOLIDAY CENTRE, BLACKPOOL, is holding a national Big Band event from Friday November 16-Monday November 19. Performers include Todd Miller and The Joe Loss Orchestra, Andy Prior and his Orchestra with special guest John Miller (Glenn Miller's
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Crime cracking cameras for taxis
TAXI drivers who fear they will become victims of attacks and robberies are being urged to install high-tech security cameras in their cars to catch the culprits in action. An Essex-based security firm visited Chorley Town Hall to demonstrate a range
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Fluoride High Court action threat
From the Evening News, October 8, 1976 25 YEARS AGO THE Bolton Area Health Authority was today threatened with High Court action after it overwhelmingly reaffirmed its decision to add fluoride to the area's water supplies. Bolton councillor Kevin Hornby
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Alzheimer's centre opens
HEALTH Minister Hazel Blears opened a £11.7 million centre in Salford today which will specialise in treating people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Motor Neurone Disease. The neurosurgery centre will treat people from all over the North-west, including
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Comic set to make his directing debut
COMEDIAN Peter Kay is looking forward to making his debut as a director on the second series of Phoenix Nights. Filming for the new series is due to start at St Gregory's Social Club in Farnworth in three weeks. The comic, who recently returned from a
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Louise lifts the lid on TV series
A TEENAGE singing sensation has lifted the lid on the real life antics behind the hit TV series Pop Idol. Louise Allen, who has been passionate about singing since she was a child, was delighted to make it through the first hurdle of the auditions for
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Improved Borough ready for Chorley test
Non-League football by John Bullen RADCLIFFE Boro stage one of highlights of the Unibond Division One calendar on Saturday with big rivals Chorley the visitors to Stainton Park. The fixture has been brought forward as original opponents Spennymoor United
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Super BEN trip
WE have just returned from the weekend break organised by the BEN and the firm "Mistral". We went on the cruise to Norway and Sweden in coach 3. Everything was first class. The services were excellent and the food was so delicious! The staff were always
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Stress in the workplace
I AM doing a research project in stress in the workplace as part of my college studies and I would like to hear comments from of the general public of all ages, nationalities, Ethnic groups, employees, psychologists, business community and media. My hypothesis
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Plight of young man
ON February 9, I wrote to you about the plight of a young man shuffling around Bolton in a sorry state. I got a few calls from people feeling the same as me who also took treats for him, in particular, a young man who brought him a meal. A man from Social
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Standards have gone to pot
GOD helps our children and grandchildren through life as it is today. The world is sick. Moral standards, strict disciplines have gone to pot and nobody seems to care about the old virtues of pride and respect for others. Violence and vandalism are rampant
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It's a public park-not a new hospital site
THERE has been a lot of speculation with regard to a new hospital to be built in Queens Park. This park is a public park for the use of the residents of Bolton. Such a public park is not for the site of a hospital. If such a hospital were to be built
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Brian is so right on youngsters
BRIAN Derbyshire is right to point out the issue of youngsters who seem to be calling the shots out on the streets. Sadly, many of these youngsters are out on the streets because there is little to keep them contented in their homes. I have yet to come
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Putting them on right track
THE BEN has been saying it for the past few years -- now, rail bosses agree that "cattle truck" conditions on our railways demand more resources. And First North Western is using a dossier of this newspaper's articles on the severe local problems in an
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A Week In Westminster with Brian Iddon
IT MIGHT surprise J Tonge of Little Lever (BEN, October 9) and others, to know that I do not condone the misuse of drugs, licit, illicit, prescription or over-the-counter drugs, and that includes cannabis. I have spent a great deal of time as a politician
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Restricted travel has effect on motor club finances
THE foot and mouth crisis had a disastrous effect on motor club events during the year, it was disclosed at the annual meeting of Red Rose Land Rover Club at Euxton Lane Sports and Social Club, Chorley. More than 50 members were told of the financial
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Festive cheer provides boost for hospice
CHORLEY'S Derian House Children's Hospice is staging an afternoon of Christmas cheer later this month. The hospice is offering a range of gifts and cards on Sunday from 1 to 5pm. The Astley Village hospice has also arranged for a photographer to be available
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Helping to trace your ancestors
PEOPLE will be given the chance to trace their family tree at a family history fair being held in Chorley. The three-day fair is being organised by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and will be held at their Preston Temple, in Temple Way
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Queen Kylie keeping James off top spot
INDIE band Starsailor -- fronted by Chorley's James Walsh -- went straight into the album charts at number two with their very first release this week. And only the Queen of Pop Kylie Minogue with 'Fever' kept the tipped-for-the-top band off the number
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£90,000 for 'bullied' town hall worker
A FORMER Bolton town hall worker has been awarded £90,000 compensation amid allegations of bullying and harassment. The award was made in an out of court settlement with Bolton Council. The former employee, who has not been named, made the allegations
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Fred offers to fill gap
FRED Barber was told "thanks but no thanks" when he offered to come out of retirement to solve Wanderers' goalkeeping problem. The 38-years-old former Darlington, Walsall and Peterborough number one, who is now the club's goalkeeping coach, was ready
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Bolton's Magpie has flown the nest
AT the tender age of 16 years and 358 days, Neil McDonald became the youngest player to play league football for Newcastle United. A product of the soccer hotbed of Wallsend, he played in the same team as St James' Park legends Kevin Keegan and Terry
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'Reject' Charlton bounces back
SIMON Charlton spoke today of the rejection that is inspiring him to prove he can still perform at the highest level. The Wanderers' full-back, dumped by Southampton three years ago, has been a Reebok revelation this season, playing a key role in a defence
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Sam's pressure points
THE prospect of facing Manchester United at Old Trafford next week is piling extra pressure on Wanderers as they look to add to their points haul at the Reebok on Saturday. In a rare departure from the familiar "one game at a time" philosophy, Sam Allardyce
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Club heading to finals
CHORLEY Golf Club have qualified for the North West Regional Final of the 2001 Sunday Telegraph Junior Team Golf Championships by winning their Bolton & District Junior League. The regional final, which will be played over 18 holes at Mere Golf &
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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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THE next Bolton Council Centre North community forum will be held on Wednesday, November 21, at Mere
Community forum
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Supermarket guard stabbed
A SUPERMARKET security guard was stabbed twice with a syringe after he detained a suspected thief. The guard was on duty at Safeway in Bury Road, Breightmet, yesterday when a struggle broke out and the guard suffered two stab wounds. He was taken to the
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Cyclist in sex attack on woman, 70,
A WOMAN, aged 70, was indecently assaulted by a teenager on a bike. The victim was crossing Blenheim Road, Breightmet, at about 7.20am yesterday when she was grabbed from behind by the male cyclist. He made a suggestive remark before riding off towards
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Seven years for drug dealer
A DRUG dealer who denied selling crack cocaine to an undercover police officer has been jailed for seven years. Stephen Nevins was the 29th and last dealer to be sentenced under the successful drugs operation known as Operation Venice. Including Nevin
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Alzheimer's centre opens
HEALTH Minister Hazel Blears opened a £11.7 million centre in Salford today which will specialise in treating people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Motor Neurone Disease. The neurosurgery centre will treat people from all over the North-west, including
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Firefighters free car seatbelt boy Tom
A BOY had to rescued by firemen after his finger became trapped -- in a seat belt. Tom Mullin, aged 12, grimaced as the men sliced the metal buckle from the middle finger of his left hand. The Rivington and Blackrod pupil had been travelling to the Middlebrook
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£1m lawsuit won't wreck takeover
THE takeover of Bury Football Club will not be affected by a £1m lawsuit launched against the Shakers this week writes Steve Canavan Alex Tarsus and his consortium already knew about the pending lawsuit when they made a bid for the club and the fact that
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Louise lifts the lid on TV series
A TEENAGE singing sensation has lifted the lid on the real life antics behind the hit TV series Pop Idol. Louise Allen, who has been passionate about singing since she was a child, was delighted to make it through the first hurdle of the auditions for
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COMEDY
BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE, Church Street, Blackpool. Stand-up comedy and sketches from Frank Carson, Duncan Norvelle, Norman Collier, Jimmy Cricket and compere Paul Adams. One night only Sunday November 4 at 7.30pm. Tickets start at £12.50 to book ring
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EVENTS
THE RETIRED FIRE FIGHTERS of Bolton and Wigan are holding their next meeting from 2-4pm at Wigan Firestation instead of their usual venue of Bolton Fire Station. For more information ring 01204 524095. AUTUMN FAIR at Worsley Road North Methodist Church
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JAZZ DATES
EAGLEY JAZZ CLUB, Dunscar Conservative Club, Hardmans Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton. Jazz concerts on Mondays throughout October. The Magnolia Jazz Band October 15, Crazy Rhythm and John Hallam October 22, The Yorkshire Stompers October 29. Details 01204
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CRAFTS
HALL I'TH ' WOOD MUSEUM, Green Way, off Crompton Way, Bolton. Creative textiles, spinning and weaving workshops, Saturday October 13, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Admission £2, £1conc. Traditional craft fair Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21. Details 01204
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Bank raid hunt police in plea over car driver
DETECTIVES want to speak to a driver who may hold vital information about an armed robbery. Raiders who escaped with thousands of pounds from the Royal Bank of Scotland in Little Lever on September 11 had stolen a Nissan Micra belonging to the manageress
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Debuts in Sand Castles comedy
MEMBERS of St Joseph's Players stage the comedy Sand Castles until Saturday at St Joseph's Hall, Chapel Street, Leigh. Singer Pauline Dowsett, a member of folk group Calico, along with new-found talent Gabrielle Fitzsimons each make their debut in the
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Curfews no answer to yobs - police chief
BOLTON'S top police officer, Chief Supt Mel Pelham, believes night time curfews would not solve the problem of out of control youths who are terrorising residents. The call for restrictions of the movement of young people after dark came from families
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Bones-find graveyard will not be dug up
A FORMER chapel graveyard in Edgworth will not be excavated despite a builder unearthing four human bones, archeological experts have revealed. The council-owned site in Thomason Fold has been the focus of local interest since a local builder uncovered
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End of the line for crush hour?
FRUSTRATED rail commuters could soon have something to shout about - thanks to the Bolton Evening News. A dossier of BEN articles highlighting "cattle truck" conditions on Bolton's trains will be submitted to rail chiefs. The reports will be used as part
