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We'd love it to be 2-1 - and it was!
WANDERERS-mad staff at a nursing home banned their residents from wearing red on the big match day. And they even guessed the correct scoreline! Staff at the ironically named Red Bank home in Doffcocker decided to support Sam Allardyce' s men by making
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Super prizes
ONCE again thanks to a wonderful paper and great prizes in your competitions. This morning I received a "Lyclear Kids' watch, just the job for one of my grandchildren, again pleased as punch. Mr J Blakeledge Morris Green Lane Bolton
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Super support for open day
CAN we thank the people who supported the children of St James Junior Church when we held our open day in October. A total of £90 was raised to share between the New York Firefighters Appeal and the Booth Centre, Manchester. We would like to thank St
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Jailed for a religious joke?
MR Peter Morgan, Mr R Slater and myself, must in future be careful when we put our views forward on religious matters. We could, under the Home Secretary's proposed law, be sent to prison for inciting religious hatred, even jokes might find you in custody
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Social workers play vital role
THE Government has just launched a new national awareness campaign to help recruit more social workers and social carers in your area -- and across the country. New research has shown that few people understand what social workers do in the community
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Games step forward
WE took another step in our preparations for the Commonwealth Games earlier this week when our Ambassadors emerged triumphant from their Welcome Host training course writes Karen Wheeldon The course had been established through the North West Tourist
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Armed police storm flat
ARMED police were called to a flat in Great Lever after receiving reports of a man with a gun. It is believed there was a domestic dispute at the flat in Cecilia Court at about 5.30pm yesterday. Police were given a description of the suspected gunman
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Fan's View by Steve Abbott
SINCE its inception some nine years ago, Manchester United have never lost a Premiership game at Old Trafford to a team that they have taken a lead against. Until now that is! Most Wanderers supporters claim their most harrowing match witnessed at Burnden
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Let's hear from you
CALLING all bands! Send us your demo CDs, biographies and pictures. And in return we'll plug your group. Write to David Crookes, Bolton Evening News, Newspaper House, Churchgate, Bolton. BL1 1DE
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EVERYBODY has different tastes in music.
But what are YOUR preferences. The BEN is inviting you to write to us listing your top five albums. Tell us why they are special and what memories they bring flooding back. And don't forget to include a passport sized pic of yourself. Send your letter
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Reebok chief denies striker cash windfall
WANDERERS chief Phil Gartside has denied that Sam Allardyce is to be given a £4 million windfall payment to buy a new striker. The Bolton chairman rubbished a newspaper report claiming fellow director Eddie Davies - branded by the tabloid as the "new
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Busy Bobs
THOUSANDS of budding Bob the Builders will descend upon Bolton's B&Q Warehouse this week. Children aged from six to 10 will have the chance to get creative over the half-term holidays and attend a DIY class specially for kids.
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Gillian blossoms into top job
A BOLTON woman involved with flower arranging for 30 years has taken the country's top post. Gillian Platt from Harwood has just been appointed chairman of the National Association of Floral Societies. She was vice chairman for the past two years and
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Socket alert
FIRE crews were called to a house in Harrowby Street, Farnworth, after a couple spotted smoke pouring from a plug socket in their bedroom early today. The brigade said water penetrating the house walls had leaked into the socket causing a short circuit
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Director banned
A BUSINESSMAN from Radcliffe has been banned from acting as a company director for five years. Barry Coggan, aged 41, of Far Hey Close, agreed to the Government decision. The disqualification relates to Mr Coggan's time as director of Manchester-based
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Data deadline warning
NORTH-WEST based chartered accountancy firm Jackson Stephen is warning local firms that they are fast approaching a critical deadline in the implementation of the Data Protection Act 1998. By October 24 companies must ensure that all computerised and
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Sexy Sara makes top 50 stunners
"SEXY lady" Sara Cox, pictured, has been hailed among the top 50 stunners in the world. The Bolton beauty was placed 41st in the News of the World's list of the 50 sexiest women on the planet. Former Smithills and Canon Slade pupil Sara beat off some
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Rubbish fire damages centre's door
A DOOR was damaged at a Bolton community centre after arsonists set fire to rubbish left outside. Police called fire crews to Sunnyside Community Centre in Moisant Street, Great Lever, at 8.30pm last night. Bin bags thought to contain rubbish left over
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Week of unease on the market
THE market has seen a very volatile week with the FTSE 100 seesawing, unsure which way to go. With the latest string of bioterrorist attacks adding to the uncertainty, it is increasingly difficult to build up any confidence among investors. The minutes
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Blood donors needed
THE National Blood Service are appealing for Bolton residents to give blood at the Walker Memorial Hall in Ridgeway Gate, Bolton, on Wednesday, November 7. Sessions will be held from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
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Festive appeal
THE Barnardo's shop in Farnworth is on the lookout for unwanted toys, games, clothes and other saleable goods. The Christmas Appeal hopes to encourage the public to enter into the festive spirit by donating any Christmas items to the shop at Brackley
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Man dies after bridge plunge
A MAN died after plunging off a motorway bridge into the Manchester Ship Canal. Police received a report of a man on the wrong side of Barton high level bridge on the M60 at about 8.15pm yesterday. The body of a man, who has not yet been named, was recovered
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Stopping the war meetings
ANYONE who wants to join the 'Bolton Stop The War Coalition' is welcome to attend weekly meetings. The group, which includes CND members, trade unionists and religious representatives, hopes to attract as much support as possible and will be meeting every
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Coffee with class
A COFFEE morning is being held at Bolton's MHIST -- Mental Health Independent Support Team -- next Saturday, October 27. The morning starts at 10.30am at 30, Chorley New Road, when members will be able to discuss ideas for Christmas presents made in a
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Recruitment drive
CARING Bolton residents are invited to join first-aid charity St John Ambulance in a major new recruitment drive. Volunteers are needed to help in a range of behind-the-scene roles, not just first-aid. The charity provide 10,000 hours of voluntary service
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Part-time carers appeal to help disabled children
PEOPLE in Leigh and Wigan are being asked to give a little time to make a big difference to the lives of disabled children and their families. Wigan social services' Family Network team is taking part in a national campaign to recruit "All Kinds of People
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Teams try their best for charity
RUGBY teams across Bolton and Leigh are being urged to tackle leukaemia head on -- by raising vital funds for the Anthony Bone Marrow Trust. The charity is asking rugby clubs to take part in a contest of sporting skills -- with winning teams invited to
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MP Ruth sends Equitable Life report to inquiry
BOLTON MP Ruth Kelly is to forward a report into the Equitable Life to the independent inquiry looking into the workings of the life insurance society. The MP for Bolton West, now Economic Secretary to the Treasury, will pass the dossier to Lord Penrose
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MPs say no to 'frivolous' TV quiz show
BOLTON'S MPs will not be appearing on a new television show called "Britain's Brainiest MP". The show, from the makers of "Who Want's to Be A Millionaire", will be hosted by TV favourite Carol Vorderman. It will be put politicians on the spot in a bid
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How keeping fit can become fun for children
A POCKET play pack has been launched by the British Heart Foundation aimed at children from seven years old -- because experts say they are getting too fat. The BHF reveal that a quarter of seven to 16 year olds are not encouraged to exercise by their
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On our way to a better world
THE terrible events of September 11 in the United States have made Americans very aware that they are part of one world. In Britain, too, we are conscious that what happens in one country can affect us all. So this year's One World Week takes on particular
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Pair injured in motorbike crash
A MOTORCYCLIST and passenger were recovering in hospital after an accident left them with serious injuries. Police officers and paramedics were called to Duncombe Road, Great Lever, just after 8.30pm on Saturday after a Suzuki 250cc motorcycle left the
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Taste of France for primary school pupils
FRIDAY morning was a right "Eiffel" at Farnworth's Harper Green High when the school went French for the day. Children from feeder primary schools were invited to the secondary school to celebrate "la difference" by immersing themselves in all things
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Boardroom door shuts on ideas
MORE than 90 per cent office workers believe their employer fails to provide an ideas-inspiring culture. Research released by recruitment consultancy Office Angels found: Nearly half (48 per cent) of office workers believe the forum for new business initiatives
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Far East freight boost
AN air freight service between Manchester Airport and Hong Kong will operate five times a week instead of three from next month. Dragonair -- the operating name for Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Ltd -- started in July last year, providing exporters with a
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Firm moves from coast to Kearsley
A COMPANY which has transferred from Lytham St Annes to Kearsley plans future expansion. Booth Imperial Ltd has left the Fylde coast and moved into offices and stores in Bolton Road. The business was founded in Lytham St Annes in 1960 as Kerr-Shaw Ltd
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Jussi breaks through pain barrier to save Whites
IT was said Wanderers would need a miracle to beat Manchester United ... and that was just what they got. Jussi Jaaskelainen's sensational double save to deny Paul Scholes and Andy Cole five minutes before half time ranks alongside the amazing goalkeeping
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REVIEWS
By Steve Canavan ALBUM The Cranberries -- Wake Up And Smell The Coffee I used to like the Cranberries. Linger was a great song and the second album, No Need To Argue, still makes it on to my CD player. Unfortunately they then caught pop star-itis -- they
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DEANE AND DAUBHILL POOL LEAGUE
GILNOW TEAM KO (Preliminary Round) Gilnow -- Churchills A v Bowling Green. Kings Arms -- City v Young Guns. Cattlemarket -- Stork Five v Guys/Dolls. Stags Head -- Deaf B v Dollies. Queen Anne -- Beaumont v Rumworth C. Northfield -- Oasis B v Rumworth
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Sporting chances
A MEETING to discuss the business opportunities created by next year's Commonwealth Games will be held on Wednesday, October 31. Any local businesses are welcome to attend the meeting at Horwich Leisure Centre at 7pm.
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Games step forward
WE took another step in our preparations for the Commonwealth Games earlier this week when our Ambassadors emerged triumphant from their Welcome Host training course writes Karen Wheeldon The course had been established through the North West Tourist
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EVENTS
FAMILY HISTORY FAIR, Guild Hall, Preston. Saturday October 27, 10am-4.30pm Admission £2. Free for under 15s accompanied by an adult. ST CATHERINE'S Parish Church, Horwich. Gardener Graham Iddon demonstrates how to make Christmas decorations, Thursday
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FAMILIES
ROYAL AMOURIES, Leeds. Under 17s, over 60s and all concessions admitted free. Adults £4.90. Couples £9. Phone 0113 220 1940. MARTIN MERE WILDFOWL AND WETLAND, Burscough. Phone 01704 895181. ANIMAL WORLD, Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way, Bolton. Enter the
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MUSIC AND DANCE VENUES
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Details 01204 842678. BRIDGEWATER HALL, Manchester. Tel: 0161 907. DERBY WARD LABOUR CLUB, Deane Road, Bolton. Ring 531114. LYRIC THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Ring 0161 876 2000. QUAYS THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford. Ring 0161 876 2000
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GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
INTERNATIONAL HALLS, at the crossroads of Kings and Ripon Road, Harrogate, The Knitting and Stitching Show, November 22-25, 10am -5.30pm closes 5pm Sunday.Ticket hotline 01394 270707. LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, The Ruskin Library, Bailrigg, Lancaster. Ruskin
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Rampant champions blast title warning
Bolton Table Tennis League PREMIER Division champions Ramsbottom A have now opened up a 14 point lead at the top of the table. They scored a comprehensive 7-2 win over Lostock which included three wins by Mike Moir. Horwich Sports recorded a resounding
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Horwich off to a flyer
Horwich Harriers HORWICH RMI Harriers were out in force at the first race in the Red Rose XC League, held at Wilson playing fields in Bury last Saturday. The warm autumn afternoon saw a dry course, although there were patches of deep sticky mud in places
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Don't be afraid of being unpopular
CONTROVERSIAL former Chief Inspector of Schools Chris Woodhead told teachers and education experts in Bolton that they should be prepared to be unpopular if they want to be a good leader. Mr Woodhead spoke about the importance of leadership at the annual
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Golden celebration date for clergyman
LEADING Bolton clergyman Canon Colin Craston enjoyed one of the most memorable days of his life yesterday. To celebrate 50 years since his ordination at Durham Cathedral the 78-year-old Canon welcomed a special visitor to Horwich's Holy Trinity Church
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Little comeback
BURY AMATEUR LEAGUE: LITTLE Lever are enjoying life in the Bury Amateur League bouncing back from a three goal deficit last Saturday to win 6-3 at George and Dragon. Diamonds sunk Showboat 11-0. Lord Raglan celebrated a 5-2 home win over Tottington United
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Non League fixtures:
Tuesday: Unibond League Cup Group Stage - Radcliffe Boro v Chorley NWCL Division One - Atherton LR v Gt Harwood Town, Ramsbottom United v Newcastle Town Wednesday: NWCL Division One - St Helens Town v Atherton Colls
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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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Sub Paul is last gasp hero
Ramsbottom Utd 1 Atherton Colls 2 A GOALl from substitute Paul Vandenberg in the next to last minute earned in-form Colls a well deserved NWCL Division One derby win. The first half finished goalless, the Rams having slightly the better of the attacking
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Bury weigh up double offer
BURY have signed classy defender Jamie Stuart until the end of the season - but it will not mean much if the Shakers sell Chris Armstrong and Jon Newby. The club has accepted Oldham Athletic's bid for the duo but both players want to stay. Bury accepted
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ASTLEY BRIDGE AREA DARTS LEAGUE
Winter's here THE winter season will commence next week. The Ladies Section one only will be 501, with no team game thus playing for 15 points total. Ladies Sections two, three and four will be 401, and a team game of 801 for two points. The throwing
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Chorley show no steel
CHORLEY made a fruitless visit to Stocksbridge Park Steels where the only steel on show was provided by bottom-of-the-table Stocksbridge against a Magpies side displaying an all-too-familiar lack of bite. Chorley surprisingly took the field without their
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Mill picture that brought back memories of my aunt
THE BEN story on Tuesday last week about the closure of Shiloh Spinners had attached a photograph entitled 'Drinks Break: Mill girls in Bolton enjoy a pint of milk in this picture from 1937'. I believe that the bespectacled young lady third from the left
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Criticism and that spurned cash offer
PRINCE Alwaleed bin Talal, on a visit to New York, gave Mayor Giuliani a cheque for 10 million dollars for the rebuilding of the devastated city. At first the gift was received gratefully. But when the Prince later offered a criticism of American foreign
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'Lucky no injuries' at night clubs fire
DETECTIVES probing a suspicious blaze which wrecked a Bolton nightspot said it was fortunate no one was killed or seriously injured in the inferno. Hundreds of clubgoers had to be evacuated from the Temple and Club Mezzo after the blaze broke out shortly
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Fans' delight as Whites end Old Trafford jinx
THEY have beaten the best so bring on the rest. It was certainly time for celebrations in Bolton this weekend when the mighty Wanderers shook Old Trafford to its foundations with an historic victory over Manchester United. Everyone wanted to pat the Whites
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Sam's glory boys
THE top managers who raised a glass to Sam Allardyce on Saturday will have seen more than just a chink of light at the end of the Premiership tunnel. Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United are not going to dominate the title race this season as they
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Bouquet of the Week
A SMILE and a friendly greeting in local shops and stores is always welcome -- especially somewhere you may regularly visit like a chemist shop. Today, the staff of Cohen's Chemists at the Pikes Lane Medical Centre in Deane Road get a spot of floral appreciation
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Jussi breaks through pain barrier to save Whites
IT was said Wanderers would need a miracle to beat Manchester United ... and that was just what they got. Jussi Jaaskelainen's sensational double save to deny Paul Scholes and Andy Cole five minutes before half time ranks alongside the amazing goalkeeping
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Sporting chances
A MEETING to discuss the business opportunities created by next year's Commonwealth Games will be held on Wednesday, October 31. Any local businesses are welcome to attend the meeting at Horwich Leisure Centre at 7pm.
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Car set on fire
A FORD Orion parked in a car park at Worsley Grove, Little Hulton, was destroyed in a suspected arson attack early today
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School for stamps
A STAMP fair featuring stands and society tables will be held at Canon Slade School on Bradshaw Brow, Bolton, on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Raffles for a Penny Black and a Twopenny Blue will be held at the event, hosted by the Bolton Philatelic Society
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Scooter rider's leg injuries
A MAN suffered serious leg injuries after he was knocked off his scooter by a van in Horwich. Lee Burt, 39, of Brunswick Avenue, Horwich, was hit in Chorley New Road at the junction with Victoria Road at about 6.30pm yesterday. The driver of the Volkswagon
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Workrate the key to dream result
PER Frandsen gave an insight into the effort Wanderers put into the game at Old Trafford when he revealed why he admitted he did not have the energy to celebrate with matchwinner Michael Ricketts. "The goal came at a great time for us," the midfielder
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Guidelines to protect vulnerable adults launched
GUIDELINES to help protect vulnerable adults from being abused or mistreated have been launched at Bolton Town Hall. The initiative is aimed at offering advice and support to victims of abuse, concerned relatives or friends, professional staff and residents
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When Royle star saved the day
MILLIONS of TV viewers at the weekend heard how actor Ricky Tomlinson saved the night for young Bolton footballers -- and discovered the real popularity of his Royle Family character. The actor was a guest on Michael Parkinson's late-night chat-show,
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Council scrutiny committees 'not doing job'
INDEPENDENT scrutiny committees introduced to monitor decisions taken by Bolton's Labour Council are not performing their function, according to opposition councillors. The four scrutiny committees were regarded as a good idea by all political parties
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Sound advice for people who stammer in the workplace
THE British Stammering Association is launching two brochures today to give practical advice to employers and employees. The first booklet on employing a person who stammers, entitled International Stammering Awareness Day, outlines the responsibility
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YOU have all heard of the Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver.
Well, next week, one of my mates from the Key 103 Breakfast Show will be the original NAKED presenter! YOU can decide which one of the boys -- JK or Joel -- will have to go round in his birthday suit for a whole week! All you have to do is to text the
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Guzzled up
BOLTON AND DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE: LAMB Guzzlers started the season with a 6-1 win over Shakespeare, to take an early lead in the World Rules Premier Section. In joint second there is a welcome return for Grapes, with a 5-2 win over Black Bull, and Staff
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The Things We Do For Love
Bolton Little Theatre, runs until Sunday, October 28 BOLTON audiences must certainly know a good thing when they hear about one. This production already had an extra night added to its run before getting underway due to demand. The play will now run until
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LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS
VICTORIA HALL, Bolton. Brian Hoare's "New Creation" -- A modern Christian musical, Saturday October 20 commencing at 7.30pm, adults £5, children £2 tickets available from Booth's Music, Churchgate, Bolton and TV and Video, Knowlsley Street. Details 01204
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Brave schoolgirl Nicola's battle against arthritis
NICOLA Morgan was just 10 when she was told the devastating news that she had arthritis -- a crippling disease usually associated with the elderly. Now 12, the Farnworth youngster finds it difficult to even bend down to tie her shoe laces -- and netball
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School boozers: A lesson to be learned?
SCHOOLS are to be issued with a new guide by charities Alcohol Concern and DrugsScope which warns of the dangers of under-age drinking following a dramatic rise in young people's boozing. Here, the BEN looks at whether the fight against alcohol should
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Memorial Trophy fixtures
JIM Worsley Memorial Trophy sponsored by Federation Breweries. Monday, October 22 -- Bolton Legion E v Hilltops SC D; Plodder Lane Cons A v Hollywood Rd E; Victory Reform B v Bolton Snooker A; Hawker Siddeley A v Kearsley Social E; Halliwell Cons A v
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Terror fear Londoners want to live in Bolton
WORRIED residents are leaving London fearing possible terrorist attacks to start a new life in Bolton. Seven people who live in the capital have contacted Bolton's unemployed workers centre since the attacks in the United States asking for help in making
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Have fun on a family day out at half term
IHALF TERM ACTIVITIES: SCHOOL is out as local youngsters enjoy the half-term break next week. But, for beleagured parents looking for places to go and things to do in the Bolton area and an easy journey away from it, here are a few ideas in a handy BEN
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Better future instore for M&S?
MARKS and Spencer is launching its new look Bolton store tomorrow. But, is the £890,000 spent on fixtures and fittings at the Deansgate branch enough to turn around the declining fortunes of an ailing British institution locally? For the last couple of
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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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LR crash out of Vase
Atherton LR 1 Hallam2 (aet) ATHERTON LR, FA Vase semi finalists in 1994/95, crashed out of the competition on Saturday at the First Round stage beaten in extra time by Northern Counties East Premier Division outfit Hallam. This disaster followed Rovers
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Boro made to par for miss
Harrogate Town 1 Radcliffe Boro 0 ONE split second lack of concentration in defence and a glaring miss at the other end saw Boro lose out in the top of the Unibond League clash. A tight first half saw Boro catch the home side out time and again with a
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Give me five, that's what folk want
AS traditionalists bemoan the seemingly inexorable decline of our local soccer scene the "New Wave" celebrate massive growth. As participation in eleven-a-side football drops to levels which have seen teams, and now leagues, defunct, the small sided game
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Arena timetable
Monday, 22 - start time 10am, first round men and women Tuesday, 23 - start time 10am - selected 1st round matches, mens and women singles and doubles Wednesday, 24 - start time 10am - remaining first round matches, mens and women singles and doubles
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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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IPathetic- that is British justice
F you had a dog or cat, which was in constant pain and couldn't feed or clean itself and needed assistance to go to the toilet, but you refused to have it put down, you would, quite rightly, be liable to prosecution, for causing suffering to an animal
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Real cost of lost NHS links
IT may come as a shock to some people that a top Bolton consultant claims it would be cheaper to send bed blocking patients to the Ritz Hotel than keep them at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Tony Banks, vice-chairman of the Royal College of Surgeons, explained
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Match Stats from Old Trafford
Manchester United 1 WANDERERS 2 Wanderers (4-5-1) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 9 Breathtaking, matchwinning saves, despite his injury BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 8 An outstanding first full Premiership game GUDNI BERGSSON ... 9 Towering at the heart of the defence MIKE
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Shaping up for Christmas
WHEN Julie Wilcock spent "another unhappy Christmas wearing an unflattering, shapeless outfit" she knew something positive had to be done. Thanks to a new man and a New Year's resolution to "change and to be happy" super-slim Julie has achieved her dream
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Chart topping singer's charity concert
CHART topping singer songwriter David Gray will be a special guest at a charity concert featuring 187 schools. David, whose album White Ladder, has sold more than one million copies in the UK alone, will perform his smash hits Babylon and Sail Away. Participating
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Festive appeal
THE Barnardo's shop in Farnworth is on the lookout for unwanted toys, games, clothes and other saleable goods. The Christmas Appeal hopes to encourage the public to enter into the festive spirit by donating any Christmas items to the shop at Brackley
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New drugs trial in cancer battle
WOMEN in the North-west are taking part in a nationwide drugs trial to find out if a new chemotherapy regime can improve survival for women with breast cancer. The Cancer Research Campaign today launched the TACT trial, which will involve women across
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Meeting for victims
THYROID sufferers will meet at the Barlow Institute in Edgworth on November 10. The Bolton branch of the British Thyroid Foundation will be hearing a talk from guest speaker Rachael Fallon, senior pharmacist at the Royal Bolton Hospital. New faces are
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Scooter rider badly injured
A SCOOTER rider suffered serious leg injuries after he was in collision with a van in Horwich. Lee Burt, aged 39, of Brunswick Avenue, Horwich, was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital after the accident in Chorley New Road, at the junction with Victoria
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Change on the way
BOLTON West MP Ruth Kelly, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has urged companies to make sure they are ready when the euro currency is introduced on January 1. Twelve Euroland nations including France, Germany and Ireland are replacing their traditional
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Pubs 'break law' over guide dogs
A NATIONAL survey has revealed that 12 per cent of restaurants and pubs are breaking the law by refusing to accept guide dogs. The survey, commissioned by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, was part of its Access for All campaign. The campaign,
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THE BEN SAYS: Can we play them every week...?
IT was definitely one for the fans. And a result which the 3,000 faithful who went to Old Trafford with crossed fingers and left with arms aloft will relate to their grandchildren. A win against Manchester United, at Old Trafford, by Premiership newcomers
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MP calls for tobacco advertising ban
BOLTON North-east MP David Crausby made fresh appeals in parliament for a complete ban on tobacco advertising. Mr Crausby said that the government had a commitment to cutting the number of deaths from smoking related disease. The politician also asked
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Girl rape charge trial resumes for teacher
THE trial of a Bolton teacher accused of raping a 17-year-old schoolgirl was due to re-commence at Winchester Crown Court in Hampshire today. In August the trial of Sharples Secondary School teacher Lee Savage was halted after one day when Judge Patrick
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Group sets sail for superstardom . . .
MEMBERS of Indie band Starsailor have hit back at critics who claimed the group's debut album would not live up to its hype. Shy frontman and songsmith James Walsh slammed the few dissesenting voices and pointed to the album's successful chart entry at
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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 until October 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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JAZZ DATES
EAGLEY JAZZ CLUB, Dunscar Conservative Club, Hardmans Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton. Jazz concerts on Mondays throughout October. Crazy Rhythm and John Hallam -- October 22, The Yorkshire Stompers -- October 29; The Harlem Hot Stompers -- Monday November
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CRAFTS
THE BOLTON BRANCH of the Embroiderer's Guild meet in Annexe B at Clarence Street Community Education Centre and welcomes anyone interested in embroidery and textile arts of any kind. November 20. HALL I'TH ' WOOD MUSEUM, Green Way, off Crompton Way, Bolton
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BOLTON & DISTRICT CONSERVATIVE SNOOKER ASSOCIATION
SECTION ONE P Pts Over Hulton B... 6 37.0 Deane C... 5 36.0 Rumworth B... 6 31.0 Rumworth D... 6 30.0 Tonge Moor B... 4 27.5 Over Hulton C... 5 25.0 Plodder Lane B... 5 22.0 Tonge Moor A... 5 20.5 Dunscar C... 6 19.5 Halliwell A... 5 17.0 Deane A... 5
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Red Rose Cross Country League
ON a clear sunny Saturday morning, Bolton United Harriers cross country teams and athletes set out to Bury for the first race in this years Red Rose League. The course was firm but muddy in places, but this didn't stop all of Bolton's runners performing
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Nightmare goes on for needle attack woman
A MOTHER who was attacked with a hypodermic needle has spoken of her anguish after being told she must wait another seven weeks for the results of tests to see if she has contracted HIV or hepatitis. The 45-year-old, who does not wish to be named, was
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NHS shake-up trust to have £203m budget
HEALTH ministers have approved a radical shake-up of Bolton's health system, creating a new trust with an annual £203 million budget. The move signals the end of the Wigan and Bolton Health Authority which will be replaced by a Primary Care Trust (PCT
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Better future in store for M&S?
MARKS and Spencer is launching its new look Bolton store tomorrow. But, is the £890,000 spent on fixtures and fittings at the Deansgate branch enough to turn around the declining fortunes of an ailing British institution locally? For the last couple of
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Halliwell KO
FRIDAY'S darts knockout: Ian Roe £33 first place, Derek Ashton £17.50 second place, Roy Cunniff £6 semis, Paul Halliwell £6 semis, Georgina Stilwell £5.50 best lady. Over £93 was paid out including spot the ball. Sunday's darts ko: Mark Aspinall £35 first
