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Society's modern slant on Mikado
GILBERT and Sullivan -- and Coe -- feature in Whitefield Amateur Operatic Society's version of The Mikado which runs from tonight until Saturday. Neil Coe from Horwich has helped re-write the lyrics to the operetta which is being staged at Radcliffe Civic
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Defence the leakest link - Bo
BO Hansen tempted fatewhen he suggested Manchester United's "dodgy" defence was not up to scratch before the match. The dashing Dane has seen chinks in the Reds' rearguard that offers Wanderers a glimmer of hope in the Old Trafford derby. "Comparing this
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We depend on armed forces
IN reply to Mr J Monaghan's letter. The point I was making was that our troops should not have to pay over the odds for equipment needed. They are not issued boots for desert wear if we are in our winter period, regardless of the climate abroad and if
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Making a difference to town's homeless situation
DOES your newspaper have room for some good local news? By giving up their time and energy to train, and then work to help others, Bolton people are making a difference to homelessness in the town. They're enabling individuals to find and retain accommodation
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This brilliant, caring hospital deserves much more help
REGARDING the BEN's front page story on Friday: "Surgeon blasts hospital 'hotel' scandal". Mr Banks is quite right to highlight this fact. Recently, my brother Michael had his left leg amputated. He was placed in D4 at the Royal Bolton Hospital. While
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It's the only hope left for NHS patients
IN advising us of his involvement on behalf of the Royal Bolton Hospital, Dr Brian Iddon, MP, unwittingly exposes the utter powerlessness of ordinary Members of Parliament. His many efforts consisted of "regular meetings" with various executives, "countless
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Teen bride kidnap terror
A TEENAGE bride from Bolton was abducted by three men as she walked through Carlisle town centre. Shoppers watched in horror as the 18-year-old Asian girl was dragged into a car. The kidnapping sparked a huge rescue operation, involving Cumbria police
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'I was brutally raped' girl, 17, tells trial of teacher
ACCUSED TEACHER: Lee Savage denies rape and indecent assault A SCHOOLGIRL wept as she told a court she was brutally raped by a married teacher who befriended her at a student trade fair. The 17-year-old put her trust in history teacher Lee Savage to walk
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Wanderers wait on Sakiri
WANDERERS were waiting anxiously today to hear whether they had been successful in their appeal against the Home Office rule rejecting Artim Sakiri's work permit application. Former Tranmere Rovers manager, John Aldridge, was on the tribunal panel which
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Sam in double keeper move
SAM Allardyce was keeping his options open today as he continued his search for goalkeeping cover. Determined not to be caught short at Aston Villa on Saturday, when his number one Jussi Jaaskelainen will be suspended, the Wanderers boss was running the
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Anti-racism kicks off at match
ANTI-racism flags were handed out to fans at the Manchester United v Wanderers match on Saturday as part of a nationwide bid to kick into touch racism in soccer. Bolton West MP Ruth Kelly has pledged her support to end racism in football. Hundreds of
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Opera season set to start on vibrant note
OPERA 74 makes a vibrant start to the season with a concert performance of Carmen by Bizet. The event takes place on Saturday, December 1 at the Victoria Hall Bolton and will give a taste of an opera classic to young members of the Children's Amateur
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Guild stage sale
HORWICH townswomen's guild will hold a tabletop sale at the Resource Centre on Saturday from 10am to noon, featuring gifts, cakes, home produce, Christmas decorations and a fortune teller.
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Open day at school
PARENTS interested in a village school education for their children will receive a warm welcome at the Affetside Primary School open afternoon on Wednesday, November 7, from 1.30pm to 3pm. A prospectus is available on request. Contact head teacher Sue
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Soap and soccer
STARS from Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Brookside are attending a charity football match in aid of Derian House Children's Hospice. The match is due to kick off at noon at Chorley Football Club on October 28. Admission is £3.50 for adults, £1.50 for
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Body found in street mystery
THE death of a man whose body was discovered at the back of a quiet Atherton cul-de-sac is being treated as suspicious. Police were called to the track off Prosser Avenue in Howe Bridge at 12.25am today. A post mortem examination was due to be carried
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Villa Park: Guess The Score
WANDERERS fans will be happy to settle for a 1-1 draw at Villa Park according to our exclusive Guess The Score fun vote. But more than 25 per cent think it will be 2-0 to the Wanderers as they aim to build on their sensational win at Old Trafford. Click
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Residents drink up for cancer charity coffee morning
RESIDENTS at Rivington House, Horwich, lined up with cups and saucers to take part in the world's biggest coffee morning. The event, one of many which took place around the country, was organised to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief. Speaking on
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Derelict buildings fires 'suspicious'
FIREFIGHTERS tackled suspicious blazes at two derelict buildings in Bolton last night. Firemen from Bolton Central station were called to a derelict single story building, believed to be a former business unit, in Folds Road, Bolton, at 6.30pm. Crews
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Rampant ladies trounce Celtic
Wanderers 7 Stalybridge 1 BOLTON Wanderers Ladies returned to league action this weekend, with a comfortable win over Stalybridge Celtic extending their one hundred per cent record. Wanderers were in control of the match from the start and the play rarely
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Woman, 52, found dead was alcoholic
A BURY woman found dead in bed at her home had a history of alcoholism and other health problems, an inquest was told. Bury District Coroner Barrie Williams opened the hearing into the death of 52-year-old Joyce Lillian Clark. The former machinist, of
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Pupils look at life across the world
A TASTE of countries from across the world was on display at a multi-cultural evening held at a Horwich school. Children who visited Claypool Primary were shown the cultures of Japan, Africa, India and Poland. Different stalls allowed boys and girls to
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Accident victim loses fight for life
A BOLTON pensioner has lost a 10 day fight for life after suffering serious injuries in a road accident. William Heyworth, aged 81, of Astley Bridge, died from his injuries at the Royal Bolton Hospital at the weekend. Mr Heyworth suffered severe internal
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Penarski fight is called off
ALEX Penarski's big title fight - due to take place tomorrow at Oldham's Queen Elizabeth Hall - has been called off. The local authority in Oldham decided to cancel the event after advice from police and the British Boxing Board of Control. Penarski,
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Revenge is sweet as Avenue Street lads grab another win
BOLTON travelled to Bedians keen to prove a point after a humiliating defeat early in last season's campaign. And they did just that. Building on last week's performance, Bolton began to believe in themselves and put into practice many of their coaching
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Better homes fight goes to fourth area
THE battle to rescue Bolton's ageing homes is set to be fought on a new front from today. Council chiefs have extended their campaign to reverse decay in the town by declaring Tonge as the new frontline. Thousands of properties built before 1919 will
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Coffee shop lift for children's charity
BOLTON residents are being urged to join the stars for an event that puts the fun into fundraising. The Rhode Island Coffee Shop in Bolton Market will be holding a fancy dress charity day on Thursday, November 1. Anyone buying a cafe latte will see 50
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Oh dear, what can the matter be?
CLAUSTROPHOBIC Lynda Cotgreave got herself in a terrible lather after a night out in Bolton . . . getting locked inside a friend's bathroom for an hour! Fire crews rescued Lynda, aged 46, after she woke the sleeping household by shouting and banging on
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Worlds apart, but we can help
This is One World Week, and each day in the BEN, the World Development Movement in Bolton highlights a different issue. Here, the theme is we are on our way . . . to fair rules in world trade WE all depend on trade, and we need trade to be fair. In this
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Sad dads made to feel like uncles
CHILDREN can easily become pawns in a power and control struggle by feuding or divorcing parents. And even when the war is over, the problem of when and where -- and all too often, if -- they can see estranged parents remains. At the weekend, the M4 was
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Thornley double lifts Ladybridge
Horwich Sunday League LADYBRIDGE of the Premiership gained success at last with their first win at home in a game against Smithills that produced eight goals. Ladybridge's goals came thanks to a double strike from Thornley and one each for Hinks, Riley
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Transfer frenzy ahead of big clash
BURY have the giant task of beating league leaders Brentford tonight - but most fans have not even given it a thought yet, writes STEVE CANAVAN. They have been too busy concentrating on a frenzied spate of tranfer activity, which yesterday saw talented
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Bury lose out in a nine goal thriller
BURY and Radcliffe JFL U16s took on Leigh and District Youth League in the First Round of this season's Inter League Competition. Bury got off to a great start with two early goals, both scored by Ashley Houlighan, but failed to kill off the opposition
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LFA Amateur Cup
Bolts shine as cup claims local victims ONLY three teams out of nine local representatives survived to reach the last 16 of the LFA Amateur Cup. Nearly all the local sides were pitted against Merseyside opposition and flying the flag loud and proud with
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Alex set for big test on Wednesday
ALEX Bogdanovic tomorrow hopes to show top seed Martin Lee just how well his game is coming on at the National Championships at the Bolton Arena. The 17-year-old was beaten easily by Lee in the first round of last year's championships, but secured a chance
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Rising Brits shine
TEEN stars Elena Baltacha and Annabel Blow starred in the National Championships at the Bolton Arena this afternoon. Baltacha overwhelmed Kerry Hughes 6-0 6-3 and Blow beat Julie Smith 6-1 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals. Baltacha, Blow and Anne Keothavong
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Comedy start
ST VINCENT'S Amateur Dramatic Society stages the comedy, One O'Clock From The House, by Frank Vickery from tonight until Saturday. The production at the Parish Centre on Rutherford Drive, Over Hulton, starts at 7.30pm nightly. Tickets are from 64049/01942
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Piano music on the menu
PIANIST David Martin gives the final lunchtime concert in the autumn series at St Andrew and St George United Reformed Church on St George's Road, Bolton, this Thursday. David, from Ramsbottom, has performance diplomas from the Royal College of Music,
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The BEN hotshot list
Russell Brierley Ramsbottom Utd 17 Matt Toone Hindsford 17 Jody Banim Radcliffe Boro 15 Wes Gallagher Bolton Lads Club 15 Paul Crook Wyresdale 14 Phil Hornby Atherton Town 13 Darren Maloney - Tempest United 13 Kevin Holbrook Radcliffe Ams 12 Richard Collier
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Glowing praise for candlelight concert
A "HOMECOMING" concert by classical guitarist Neil Smith attracted a full house at St Mary's Church, Horwich. The internationally renowned musician performed Spanish music from the last thousand years, Latin American pieces, and music by Stepan Rak and
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Revenge sweet for Whites fans in family feuds
FATHERS and sons were left reeling with shock after Bolton Wanderers' fantastic win over champions Manchester United. Delivery driver Steve Dwyer was celebrating the win and gloating after getting one-up on his teenage son while dedicated United fan Nick
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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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Fantastic prize from the BEN
JUST a note to say thank you for my prize of an Indesit washing machine, from your environmental competition "Doing Your Bit". I never expected to win such a fantastic prize, and I will definitely keep on entering your competitions in the future. Jan
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Letter from Europe
By Gary Titley, Labour MEP for the North-west SEPTEMBER 11 has taught us all some painful lessons, not least that terrorism is now global, respecting no frontiers. It is also big business with financial resources across the world and close links with
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Alex set for big test on Wednesday
ALEX Bogdanovic tomorrow hopes to show top seed Martin Lee just how well his game is coming on at the National Championships at the Bolton Arena. For the rest of this report and player profiles click HERE
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Best mates heading for semis?
TEENAGERS Elena Baltacha and Anne Keothavong, both semi-finalists at this year's junior Wimbledon, maintained their progress with comprehensive first-round victories. For the rest of this report and player profiles click HERE
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Armed men raid computer firm
FOUR armed men forced their way into an office complex in Bolton, threatened a worker with a crowbar and stole a large quantity of computer equipment. The robbers, wearing face masks, burst into ASC Software based in the Banker Building, Banker Street
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Reader to rescue of camper van theft man
A GRANDAD who had his rare camper van trailer stolen has been given a new one, thanks to the BEN and a kindhearted reader. Robert Grant, aged 79, his wife, Mary, and his six young grandsons were left heartbroken after the 40-year-old Norwegian folding
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N-west firms seek road to prosperity
THE development of a first-class transport system across the UK is vital to the region's economy, the Federation of Small Businesses in the North-west says A new report shows that transport continues to be a major issue with many of the organisation's
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Old Trafford glory day in words and pictures
RE-LIVE that dramatic victory over Manchester United in words and pictures on our special files. Click HERE for reports. Click HERE for five pages with more than 50 pictures of a great day out.
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Nightclub blaze probe police take away vital evidence
FORENSIC evidence has been taken away to be examined after a suspicious fire at a Bolton nightspot. A blaze broke out at the Temple and Club Mezzo at the weekend causing damage estimated at more than £100,000. Hundreds of clubgoers were evacuated on Saturday
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Booked: Soccer star tells his story
EACH week we will be offering an in-depth, one-on-one interview with a local, regional or national personality with views to share. To start off this new feature, Beverly Greenberg talks to former England and Manchester City star RODNEY MARSH, in Bolton
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War fears Eubank bows out of show
FORMER world champion boxer Chris Eubank has cancelled his one man show in Bolton -- because he is too frightened to fly back to Britain from the Middle East. The eccentric ex-fighter was due to appear in the Albert Halls next Tuesday as part of the nationwide
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Early bird Victoria is a radio star
IT is six in the morning and radio presenter Victoria Derbyshire has already been up and about for two hours. When most of us are still tucked up in bed Victoria is reading the morning papers and preparing herself for the BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast show
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Happy Stoneclough
Asda Logic West Lancs League PETER Morris' Stoneclough gave visitors BAC Preston the runaround and fully deserved a 3-0 Division Two victory. Paul Davis finished off a good move for the opening goal, Euan Cain added the second and John Openshaw bagged
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Rampant ladies trounce Celtic
Wanderers 7 Stalybridge 1 BOLTON Wanderers Ladies returned to league action this weekend, with a comfortable win over Stalybridge Celtic extending their one hundred per cent record. Wanderers were in control of the match from the start and the play rarely
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25 YEARS AGO: October 23, 1976
ROY Greaves and Steve Taylor got the goals as Wanderers came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Oldham in a game marred by a 27th minute double dismissal. Both teams were reduced to 10 men when Blackpool ref Ken Walmsley sent off Willie Morgan and Latics' player
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Jazz at the Pier
ITALIAN saxophonist Renato D'Aiello will feature at Wigan Jazz Club at The Mill at The Pier, Wigan, on Sunday, October 28, 12.30pm to 3.30pm. He will feature with a trio, plus the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. The appearance comes in place of the cancelled
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LFA Amateur Cup
Rangers hit four to pick up cup success DIVISION One outfit Fir Tree Rangers survived a potential 'banana skin' against Division Two leaders Courts in the first round of the Davenport Cup. Goals from Neil Rushworth, Paul Jones, Phil Halsall and Les Smith
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Play is back by popular demand
MICHAEL Hope makes an encore appearance in A Different Way Home at Bolton Little Theatre, from Wednesday, October 31 to Sunday, November 4. The play by Jimmie Chinn was performed earlier this year to packed audiences in the Forge Theatre at BLT on Hanover
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Fergie is simply the best - Sam
SAM Allardyce ignored the intense rivalry of the Old Trafford derby to pay the ultimate compliment to Sir Alex Ferguson. The Wanderers' boss has no hesitation in acknowledging the Manchester United chief as "The Greatest". "I believe a football club is
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Not helpful to city status bid
I OFTEN wonder why Dorothy Waters bothers to live in the Bolton area at all. She seems to spend so much time running the town down, I am surprised she hasn't moved elsewhere. Comments such as those made by Ms. Waters are certainly not helpful to the town's
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Remember why 2001 is special
IN my capacity as Town Mayor of Horwich, I would like to invite all local organisations and residents to join me in the Annual Parade and Service of Remembrance, which will be held on Remembrance Sunday, November 12. This year is very special, being the
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Winning ways in your paper
MY girls Jade, aged eight, and Daniella ,seven, are thrilled with our latest prizes. They won a Betty Spaghetti competition in the Bennies Club. We are off to Horwich with our cinema tickets we won. Now we are patiently awaiting our two year supply of
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Revenge sweet for Whites fans in family feuds
FATHERS and sons were left reeling with shock after Bolton Wanderers' fantastic win over champions Manchester United. Delivery driver Steve Dwyer was celebrating the win and gloating after getting one-up on his teenage son while dedicated United fan Nick
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Band takes a break after a busy month
MEMBERS of Astley Youth Band gave a concert to a packed audience at the Bedford Methodist Church, Leigh. The appearance completed a busy month in which the band performed three concerts and competed in one competition. These included appearances at St
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Panto in a spin
HAS anyone got a working spinning wheel to lend to a local panto? Farnworth Performing Arts Company needs one for their production of Sleeping Beauty at the Astley Bridge Theatre Church from January 23 to 26. If you can help, call 01204 527092 or 01942
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Old Trafford glory day in words and pictures
RE-LIVE that dramatic victory over Manchester United in words and pictures on our special files. Click HERE for reports. Click HERE for five pages with more than 50 pictures of a great day out.
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Pensioner's plea to return jewels
A DISTRAUGHT pensioner has made a plea for a burglar to return jewellery which had been in her family for generations. Hilda Ponway woke up at her home in Dixon Green to find a man searching through the dressing table drawers in her bedroom. The terrified
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Handicap turns defeat into victory for Darcy
IN the Halliwell Winter Rounders League BRUFC never really got into gear against Darcy XI and were two runs adrift at the interval. But the handicap gave Darcy a further 20 runs and although BRUFC actually won the second innings by four, Darcy XI took
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'I was brutally raped' girl, 17, tells trial of teacher
A SCHOOLGIRL wept as she told a court she was brutally raped by a married teacher who befriended her at a student trade fair. The 17-year-old put her trust in history teacher Lee Savage to walk her back to the holiday park where they were staying after
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Best mates heading for semis?
TEENAGERS Elena Baltacha and Anne Keothavong, both semi-finalists at this year's junior Wimbledon, maintained their progress with comprehensive first-round victories. The pair, Middlesex team-mates and friends, are on course to meet in the semi-finals
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Team of the Week
1 Andy Lees Old Bolts 2 Stuart Hayles Stoneclough 3 Andy Rothwell Grapes 4 Mark Slater Elton Fold 5 Mark Redmond Hinsford 6 Chris Tong Rivs 7 Mike Tarron Bury GSOB 8 Dave Warburton Bolton Lads Club 9 Phil Hornby Atherton Town 10 Phil Hinks Breightmet
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LR to shake off cup blow
ATHERTON LR need to shake off the misery of Saturday's FA Vase by Hallam to concentrate on the NWCL Division One programme and tonight's visit of Great Harwood Town. Equally Ramsbottom United need an answer sooner rather than later to the quandary of
