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Thanks to
NHS helpline A FEW weeks ago, I had an accident at home, ending up with my right arm in a plaster cast. Now the cast is off and I need to say a very big 'Thank You' to some wonderful people that came to my rescue, ie NHS Direct -- they were wonderful
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Concert appeal
THE ROYAL Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) is a lifeline for all past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their families. Following the terrible events in New York and Washington on September 11, RAF Reservists are now also being called up
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Disgusted by
TV Panorama I viewed part of BBC TV's Panorama programme -- I say part of because I was so disgusted with what was being said that my television was switched off. In my opinion, anyone who openly states certain installations in Britain were legitimate
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The cost of losing your kit
THE letter regarding paying for lost or non-regulation kit reminded me of the tale regularly told by my uncles (at family get togethers) all of whom served in the forces in the 1940's and 1950's. They said that any lost kit was charged at three times
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Involvement in
We are the Europe mugs WITH regard to the terrorist attack in New York, I obviously share my sympathy to those who have lost their loved ones, as do your readers and like-minded people. However, I must honestly say that I don't like our involvement, which
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Tories cannot be trusted with NHS or schools
HAVING just watched the weekly encounter between the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition at Question Time in the House of Commons, I'm reminded of the American wit Ralph Waldo Emerson who noted that the more a man talks of his integrity, the faster
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Respecting
the holy days I UNDERSTAND through the media, that Afghanistan is not to be bombed on Fridays, as a mark of respect, as Friday is a Muslim holy day. Can someone explain the criteria used when the decision was taken to bomb Afghanistan on October 7, which
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Something must be done
I BELIEVE that Mr Pantiledes' letter in the BEN about the traffic on Chorley New Road put into words the feelings of most Lostock residents. After hearing about the fatal accident near Fall Birch Road some months ago, I wrote to Bolton Metro asking whether
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Spikes are helping to put an end to nuisance
WE would like to comment on your article in Thursday night's Bolton Evening News (October 11), regarding the library at Blackrod. Firstly -- Why anyone would think the spikes are sharp and dangerous is beyond belief, unless people are climbing on them
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Surgeon's hospital 'hotel' scandal
A TOP surgeon claims it would be cheaper to send bed blocking patients to a luxury hotel than keep them at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Tony Banks says patients are enjoying an "expensive bed and breakfast", blocking £300-a-day hospital beds because they
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United line up 'second' string
MANCHESTER United have given a broad hint as to their likely line-up for the Old Trafford clash with Wanderers tomorrow. Several of the so-called "second" team, used for many Premiership games, had a run out in a Reserve game at Bradford last night. Quinton
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Football telecom deal offers super savings
BOLTON Wanderers have announced a money-saving deal with the Rocom telecommunications company. The launch of Bolton Wanderers Telecom offers fans branded products and services which include mobile phones, branded bills and special tariffs. Supporters
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Deano shows his Evil side
SUPER White Dean Holdsworth became a bald baddie for a day when he starred in a TV quiz show. The striker proved to be a real sport when he agreed to dress as movie spoof spy Austin Powers' nemesis Dr Evil for A Question of Sport. And no Dr Evil is complete
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EXCLUSIVE: Gary Neville praises super Sam
OLD Trafford star Gary Neville hailed Wanderers' "fantastic" manager Sam Allardyce writes Neil Bonnar The United and England defender even likened Big Sam to his own legendary manager Alex Ferguson and said Wanderers would be mad to ever let him go. Bolton-based
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Centenary canopy sale success
THE World Wide Nature Fund in Bolton celebrated its centenary with a canopy sale. The sale, organised by member Irene Grundy and held in the town centre, raised £290.88.
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Parents get full marks for help
BOLTON parents are right behind their children when it comes to hitting the books for homework, a survey has revealed. Educational website Footee.net surveyed parents with children aged between seven and 11 across the country about their education. And
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Cashing in
A COLLECTION for the Bolton branch of the Smaritans, at the Asda store at Middlebrook Horwich, raised £390.45.
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Barmaid drew £10,000 benefits
BARMAID Amanda Mottershead never declared her part-time job and continued to draw benefits she was not entitled to for five years, a court heard. Bury magistrates were told that she had falsely obtained more than £10,000. Mottershead, of Duckworth Road
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4-0 to United - or a 1-1 draw!
THE Wanderers Guess The Score poll on thispage asks fans to predict the score at Old Trafford on Saturday - why don't you have a go? Early voters suggest it could be 4-0 to United - or a 1-1 draw! Keep those clicks coming!
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Thief wore special coat
A THIEF wore a special coat with holes cut out so he shoplift from stores, a court was told. Philip Payne also used stolen cheque books in several supermarkets and stores where he illegally bought £1,400 of goods. His criminal spending spree came to end
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Charity auction raises £1,385
THE final bids in the Wanderers' shirt auction in aid of the New York Firefighters Fund were lodged at noon yesterday and took the totals to: Dean Holdsworth £175 from David Brandwood; Gudni Bergsson £325 from Jenny Bostock; Michael Ricketts £210 from
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Red banned for the day
WANDERERS-mad staff at a nursing home have banned their residents from wearing red tomorrow. Staff at the ironically named Red Bank home in Doffcocker have decided to support Sam Allardyce' s men by making sure not an inch of Manchester United's home
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Firm steps in to help improve services
MANAGEMENT consultancy firm Capita is aiming to help Bolton Council improve the way it delivers its services to the public. The firm has been appointed to help the council carry out the first phase of work in the authority's Customer Relationship Strategy
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Jail for burglar who stole to feed drug habit
A BURGLAR who targeted pubs, a chip shop and an elderly woman's home was today starting a two-and-a-half year jail term. Darren Fairhurst stole to feed his heroin addiction and when he appeared at Bolton Crown Court he was already serving two years in
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Red banned for the day
WANDERERS-mad staff at a nursing home have banned their residents from wearing red tomorrow. Staff at the ironically named Red Bank home in Doffcocker have decided to support Sam Allardyce' s men by making sure not an inch of Manchester United's home
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Plans for new mosque finally get go-ahead
CONTROVERSIAL plans to set up a mosque in Astley Bridge have been given the go-ahead. The place of worship on Ramsay Street was given the green light after it went before the council's planning committee for the fifth time. People living nearby had continually
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Match brings back happy memories for honeymooners
A COUPLE who enjoyed their honeymoon at Old Trafford are eagerly awaiting the big derby match tomorrow. Joe and Joyce Powell, of Montserrat Road, Johnson Fold, have been dedicated Wanderers fans since they were youngsters. They got married on March 23
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Match brings back happy memories for honeymooners
A COUPLE who enjoyed their honeymoon at Old Trafford are eagerly awaiting the big derby match tomorrow. Joe and Joyce Powell, of Montserrat Road, Johnson Fold, have been dedicated Wanderers fans since they were youngsters. They got married on March 23
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Dads v lads
IT is men against boys in the battle for Premiership glory as footie fans across Bolton show their true colours ready for tomorrow's derby clash between the Whites and Manchester United. Super White dad Steve Dwyer will watch the clash at Old Trafford
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National Tennis championships in Bolton today
THE biggest tennis tournament Bolton has ever staged starts today. The prestigious National Tennis Championships begin at the Bolton Arena at 10am, with tickets available at bargain prices. Click HERE for all the latest information and player profiles
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Leigh face a long season
LEIGH Centurions face one of their longest seasons for many years when the new NFP programme kicks off in December. If Leigh are successful in all competitions, Paul Terzis' squad could find themselves playing more than 40 games before the end of the
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MP set to take life fight to Euro court
PRO-life MP David Crausby is seeking to close legal loopholes which allow for the withdrawal of treatment for terminally ill patients. Mr Crausby is concerned about a series of recent legal decisions which have led to patients being denied food, fluids
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Shakers release Bullock
BURY finally ran out of patience with midfielder Darren Bullock today and released him, writes STEVE CANAVAN of the BOLTON EVENING NEWS. The Shakers decided to terminate his contract because Bullock has failed to regain his fitness after suffering a catalogue
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Lifeline that
needs support THE ROYAL Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) is a lifeline for all past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their families. Following the terrible events in New York and Washington on September 11, RAF Reservists are now also being
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Housing rise leads to traffic increase
I AM in total agreement with Mr Pantelides and Roy Walmsley regarding the proliferation of housing in the Lostock and Heaton areas. In the past few years, in the villages of Lostock and Chew Moor, there has been what has seemed like a relentless quest
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Dads v lads
IT is men against boys in the battle for Premiership glory as footie fans across Bolton show their true colours ready for tomorrow's derby clash between the Whites and Manchester United. Super White dad Steve Dwyer will watch the clash at Old Trafford
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Defence the leakest link - Bo
BO Hansen tempted fate today when he suggested Manchester United's "dodgy" defence was not up to scratch. The dashing Dane has seen chinks in the Reds' rearguard that offers Wanderers a glimmer of hope in tomorrow's Old Trafford derby. "Comparing this
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TV fixtures from Sky and ITV Sports
ARMCHAIR fans are in for a bonus if they have subscribed to Sky Sport and ITV Sports Channels. This is the latest fixture list from Sky TV: Channel Code: SS1 - Sky Sports 1; SS2 - Sky Sports 2; SS3 - Sky Sports 3; SSE - Sky Sports Extra; SSN - Sky Sports
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Big Sam's birthday wish for United clash
SAM Allardyce had cause for a double celebration today -- his 47th birthday and the second anniversary of his appointment as manager of Bolton Wanderers. But the popular Reebok boss had only one wish as he blew out the candles on his cake, success in
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Canopy success
A BRIC-a-brac sale held at the Centenary Canopy raised £1,425 for St Andrew's Bromley Cross Church funds.
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Motorist on road to six months ban
A WOMAN was fined £295 and had six points put on her licence at Bolton Magistrates Court for a series of motoring offences. Afa McLean, aged 20, of Wolfenden Street, Bolton, had previously been convicted in her absence on October 29, 1999, for motoring
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Getting in on the circus act
BOLTON residents are enjoying an unusual legacy from the Clowns' Festival last month. As well as more people buying juggling balls, rings and clubs, there has been a rash of sales of unicycles. Town centre gift shop Zebra, in St Andrews Court, reports
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We are staying up!
WANDERERS fans are refusing to be downhearted after three home defeats on the trot, and still believe their heroes will stay in the Premiership, according to a BEN website poll. Almost 400 fans voted and this was the response to the question: Where will
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Man cleared of trying to sell drugs
A MAN was cleared of trying to sell drugs to a group of girls on a bus station on the direction of a judge. Samantha Miller claimed she was with four friends at Leigh bus station when Scott Springhall had asked if she wanted to buy methadone and temazepam
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United line up 'second' string
MANCHESTER United have given a broad hint as to their likely line-up for the Old Trafford clash with Wanderers tomorrow. Several of the so-called "second" team, used for many Premiership games, had a run out in a Reserve game at Bradford last night. Quinton
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Why we're really at Loggerheads!
A COUPLE of days ago we asked: Will members of your family be at loggerheads on Saturday when Bolton Wanderers play Manchester United? Will your best friend turn into your enemy for 90 minutes when the Superwhites face the Red Devils at Old Trafford?
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Award cheer as town goes green
BOLTON has officially become a green town after winning three top environmental awards. The town -- which is currently bidding for city status -- was praised for its efforts in reducing pollution and raising recycling rates. It competed against 180 local
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Astley and Tyldesley to stage world champs
THE 2003 World Cycle Speedway Championships will be staged at Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club's Gin Pit track. The Cycle Speedway Commission of British Cycling deliberated over applications from several UK clubs at their quarterly meeting on
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'Accident has ruined my life'
A TEENAGER left seriously injured after an accident at work is to launch a compensation bid, claiming the horrific incident has ruined his working life. Joseph Burns, aged 19, fractured his leg in eight places when a pile of heavy stone flags fell onto
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Thomas gets a Santa surprise A KINDHEARTED youngster has surprised his best friend by nominating him to take part in the holiday of a lifetime. Philip Jones from Westhoughton immediately thought of his pal Thomas Bartley when he read a story in the BEN
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City bid needs new approach
WITH reference to the BEN articles of October 12 regarding Bolton's city bid. This is not a case of Big Sam's Super Whites magnificent start to the season, and a case of "If it works why fix it?" (Newcastle farce excluded). Bolton's city bid, I quote,
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Anti-war group calls for Afghan peace
AN anti-war group met in Bolton last night to voice concerns about military action in Afghanistan. The newly-formed Bolton Stop The War Coalition, which includes members of the town's CND and Socialist groups, organised the meeting to discuss possible
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Dads v Lads at Old Trafford
IT is men against boys in the battle for Premiership glory as footie fans across Bolton show their true colours ready for tomorrow's derby clash between the Whites and Manchester United. Super White dad Steve Dwyer will watch the clash at Old Trafford
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Dads v lads
IT is men against boys in the battle for Premiership glory as footie fans across Bolton show their true colours ready for tomorrow's derby clash between the Whites and Manchester United. Super White dad Steve Dwyer will watch the clash at Old Trafford
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Frandsen to take on world's best
PER Frandsen is ready to test his midfield mettle against the best in the world at Old Trafford. The Wanderers' great Dane, sidelined for four of the last five games with an ankle injury, is expected to make his return in a derby duel that could see him
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Guild get-together
HORWICH Townswomen's Guild will be holding a table top sale on Saturday, October 27, at the Resource Centre, Beaumont Road from 10am-noon. Admission is 50p.
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Man stole from newsagents
A MAN who broke into a newsagents in Prestwich and stole cigarettes was made subject to a drugs treatment and testing order by a District Judge at a combined Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court. Gavin Kokaliewicz, aged 27, was before the bench to be sentenced
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Runners needed
THE Royal National Institute for the Blind is looking for volunteers to raise money for the blind and partially sighted. The charity needs runners for the London Marathon on Sunday, April 14, 2002. For further information contact Christine Hughes, RNIB
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Charity on a roll
A CHILDREN'S charity is on a roll with a new fund raising venture which they are hoping is more than just a success on paper. NCH has teamed up with Sainsbury's supermarket to produce a toilet roll that makes a trip to the smallest room a bit more fun
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Outstanding pupils rewarded
PUPILS, parents and teachers packed into Smithills School hall for the annual awards evening. This year, the school has introduced a new motto: "Creating Our Future - A Quest For Excellence." Headteacher John Lawson acknowledged the outstanding contribution
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MP's rugby cheer
LINDSAY Hoyle, Labour MP for Chorley, has spoken of his delight that the Australian Rugby League tour of England will go ahead -- although it has been shortened to three test matches, one of which will be played at the Reebok Stadium. The tour was in
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Hammer attack on van driver
A DELIVERY driver was attacked with a hammer by two thieves in balaclavas who stole his van full of computer equipment. He was collecting goods from PC World in Bury in the white Amtrac Ford Transit at about 7pm on Wednesday. While the driver was standing
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Man facing six charges of indecency
A MAN accused of indecency against a young girl has had his case committed to Crown Court. Keith Johnson, aged 54, from Percy Street, Bury, appeared before magistrates in the town. He faces a total of six charges involving gross indecency and indecent
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Man given curfew
BOLTON Magistrates have imposed a curfew on a 28-year-old man when they granted him bail. Brian Andrew Boardman appeared before magistrates charged with possessing an article with a blade or a sharp point. Boardman of Marlborough Street, Bolton pleaded
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Man given curfew
BOLTON Magistrates have imposed a curfew on a 28-year-old man when they granted him bail yesterday. Brian Andrew Boardman appeared before magistrates charged with possessing an article with a blade or a sharp point - part of the Criminal Justice Act.
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Town does well in Crown Court survey
BOLTON is performing well compared with other parts of the country, according to the first Crown Court annual report. The survey was published by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, as part of a new drive to reduce delays and improve efficiency. It looks
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Man-eater Mandy's back
TOTTINGTON actress Lisa Riley is making a dramatic return to the TV screens next month. Lisa, who played man-eater Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale left the show a year ago after viewers saw her cheating on husband Paddy. Since then Lisa has had a full career
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Hospice gears up for fashion show
THE headquarters of a Bolton charity will be transformed into the catwalk for a night for a special fund raising charity show. Bolton Hospice has teamed up with Tudor House Ladies Fashions and Accessories to put on the fashion show on Tuesday October
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Cut-price cup tickets
WANDERERS fans can again take advantage of reduced prices when Southampton arrive at the Reebok in the fourth round of the Worthington Cup next month. The game is now scheduled for Tuesday, November 27 (8pm) and prices are £12 for adults and £6 for concessions
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Kevin gunning for the champs
THE BEN's Gordon Sharrock interviewed Kevin Nolan during the close season and this is what he wrote about tomorrow's trip to Old Trafford: ONE game and one player stand out ahead of the rest for Kevin Nolan. Like thousands of Wanderers fans, the top-rated
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Pusher had heroin stashed in plastic egg
A MAN spotted acting suspiciously late at night by police was found to have heroin stashed in a plastic egg hidden in his sock. Ian Dunleavy also had a large amount of money on him, but claimed he had found the egg and that the money he had was his savings
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Shakers new buyer rumour
MAVERICK American Terry Smith has quashed rumours that he is interested in taking over the Shakers. Reports in the Merseyside and Cheshire press this week linked the former Chester City chairman to the Gigg Lane club but he is adamant that there is no
