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Proud Wanderers go down fighting
WANDERERS lost their proud unbeaten away record but they made a real fight of it at Villa Park, taking a shock early lead then stunning Villa with a brave fightback. Michael Ricketts maintained his incredible scoring streak to stun John Gregory's men
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Rocket man blasts off
ASTON VILLA 3 WANDERERS 2: SILVER linings do not come much better than beating the man they still regard as the best goalkeeper in the world -- twice! There is also a lot to be said for a group of players who, trailing 3-1 to a rampant team on its way
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Missing those Bonny extras
BOLTON born and bred, I've only recently moved "deawn seawf" and have been invited to a friend's bonfire. I was troubled to discover, however, that not only will there not be black peas and parkin on the night, but no-one down here seems to have heard
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Campaign that wasn't wasted
I WANT to thank all those who voted for me in the Blackrod Town Council By-election for Blackrod South on Thursday, October 25. Unfortunately, I lost by a small number of votes, but I gained enormously from the experience, and particularly appreciate
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This tax pain just gets worse
MY views over council tax rises over inflation are as printed by yourselves in February (What do we get for our money?). Why should Blackrod, Horwich and Westhoughton pay slightly more than Bolton and surrounding areas? Why should teachers get paid more
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When are they going to stop killing off this town?
I AM writing to you about your article concerning parking fines. My initial reaction is "Hooray, congratulations, well done" to those people called councillors who represent us in the real world, or are meant to. Have they not yet realised that if they
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Aero jobs hopes soar
CHORLEY MP Lindsay Hoyle said he has received assurances that a military aircraft project will go ahead despite problems with Italian production. The A400M is a project between Britain, Italy, Germany, and France. Recent reports said the Italian government
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Church is Facing the Future
CHORLEY is taking part in a county-wide inquiry to help draw up a blueprint for the future of the Church of England. The 250 parishes in the Blackburn Diocese have been asked to list their priorities for the next three years at a series of meetings entitled
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Council dishing out the rules
COUNCIL planning chiefs this week looked set to focus their attentions on television satellite dishes in a picturesque Chorley village. Historic Croston, which was designated a conservation area in 1969, was the subject of report that went before Chorley
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Terror attacks risk hits airport
HOLIDAYMAKERS fearing possible terrorist attacks are not booking holidays abroad - causing passenger levels at Manchester Airport to fall, the BEN can reveal today. Click HERE for reporter Paul Britton's special reports
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Battling Beth set for big op
COURAGEOUS youngster Elizabeth Morris is to have her life-saving bone marrow transplant in the new year. The news has been welcomed by Elizabeth's family who are now gearing themselves for a traditional Christmas at home before the operation Elizabeth
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Old pals help out Super John
JOHN McGinlay thought he had no-one to turn to when a family bereavement and sickness threatened his Gresley Rovers team's preparations for Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy clash with Bilston Town. But while Super John has been back home in Fort Wiliam this
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Sam still has eyes on Dutruel
SAM Allardyce, who will no longer contemplate operating without three goalkeepers, solved his short-term problems by taking the veteran Kevin Poole on a short-term contract. But he sees Barcelona's Richard Dutruel, who is out of favour at Barca after
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Airport suffers as holidaymakers shun flights
HOLIDAYMAKERS fearing possible terrorist attacks are not booking holidays abroad - causing passenger levels at Manchester Airport to fall, the BEN can reveal today. Bosses say decreasing custom has resulted in financial loss and caused a number of air
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September 11 lodged at the back of passengers' minds
HOLIDAYMAKERS have mixed feelings on the safety of flying over a month after the American terrorist attacks. Travellers say they still have confidence in airport security although many welcomed government plans to offer more cockpit protection for pilots
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Passengers? They are a bit thin on the ground
MANCHESTER Airport's Terminal Two was eerily quiet. Admittedly, now is not the favoured time to travel but hundreds do take advantage of winter deals each year. But this year has been no normal year. The horrific events of September 11 have rocked the
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Football fire
CHANGING rooms at an Astley Bridge football ground were targeted by arsonists today. A wooden hut on the Lancashire Tubes soccer field, off Crompton Way, Bolton, was destroyed by fire at 1.15am. No one was injured.
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Church auction
AN auction is being held on Saturday at Lowton St Mary's Church, Newton Road, Lowton. For more information call 01942 606757.
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Kevin's MUTV golden goal cghance
KEVIN Nolan's marvellous opening goal for Wanderers at Old Trafford is one of the four contenders for Goal of the Month - on MUTV, United's own TV station!
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Minister's visit
GOVERNMENT minister Stephen Byers will visit Leigh tomorrow to discuss plans to build a new sports complex on the Marshall Street college playing field site. The Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions has been invited to take
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Will Everton get their chance at the Reebok?
A COMMENT piece by Len Capeling, of the LiverpoolDaily Post. WE imagined Saturday's result, didn't we? It never happened. Was merely a figment of some gullible Geordie's imagination. Get the video and you still won't believe it. Mind you, if you create
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Friends on show
CLEO Laine and John Dankworth will appear "with friends" at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, tomorrow at 8pm. Spontaneity may well feature in the show but Cleo's programme will also include works by the great Broadway producers particularly featuring
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Fairies and giants search
MDM Entertainments is on the lookout for a "fairy" and a "giant" for the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, being staged at Christ Church, Mytham Road, Little Lever, on January 18 and 19, 2002. They also need backstage helpers to paint scenery, erect backdrops
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Ricketts in the frame
SIR Alex Ferguson opened a can of worms when he said Ruud Van Nistelrooy was the best striker around writes Neil Bonnar Into the debate comes Arsene Wenger with his choice of Thierry Henry and then Claudio Ranieri says they're both wrong and Jimmy Floyd
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Old pals help out Super John
JOHN McGinlay thought he had no-on to turn to when a family bereavement and sickness threatened his Gresley Rovers team's preparations for Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy clash with Bilston Town. But while Super John has been back home in Fort Wiliam this
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Old pals help out Super John
JOHN McGinlay thought he had no-one to turn to when a family bereavement and sickness threatened his Gresley Rovers team's preparations for Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy clash with Bilston Town. But while Super John has been back home in Fort Wiliam this
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Motorists get AA warning
BOLTON motorists are buying second hand cars on finance without securing independent expert checks first, the AA has warned. The warning comes after new research revealed 750,000 second hand cars are bought each year without thorough inspections. The
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Sun shines shades Klein winner Andrew
COMPLETING a survey won Andrew Unsworth a pair of Calvin Klein sunglasses. Andrew was one of many who have used the homelessness project and who returned surveys about their views of the scheme. The project, Bolton Bond Board, has been running for eight
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Ricketts strikes first again
ROCKET man Michael Ricketts is the clear early leader in our fun poll to pick Wanderers' Player of the Month for October. Who do you think did more to keep the super Whites flying higher than anybody else? Gudni Bergsson and Mike Whitlow have been rocks
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Man held on assault charge
A FORMER Tyldesley man was committed by Rochdale magistrates to stand trial at the Crown Court on charges of theft and the assault of a Middleton pharmacist and the pharmacy supervisor during which a shop display was pulled down. Liam Thomas O'Reilly,
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Court told of knife terror
A PREGNANT woman was held at knifepoint by her angry boyfriend after she told him their relationship was over, a court was told. Peter Fitton had been out drinking all day when he returned to the couple's home in Astley. After they talked, Zoe Jackson
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Players needed for school band
FRED Longworth High School is seeking skilled players for its new community band. The Tyldesley school is inviting musicians to join them provided they are aged between 14 and 18, enjoy playing jazz and contemporary classics, can read music and have qualifications
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Double death driver's jail
sentence appeal A MOTORIST convicted of causing the deaths of two young students was today due to launch an appeal against his seven-and-a-half year sentence. Gursharan Singh Panesar was jailed earlier this year at Nottingham Crown Court, over the deaths
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US ambassador ex-naval staff
THE American ambassador has thanked a group of ex-naval men and women from Atherton for their sympathy, after the terrorist attacks upon the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon. Members of Atherton and District White Ensign Association decided at a meeting
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Thai boxing extravaganza
HORWICH Leisure Centre stages a top Thai boxing show on Sunday. A host of British and English belts will be fought for on the 12-fight card featuring boxers of all ages and weight ranges. The Thai Boxing British Championships takes place on November 4
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Players must choose
ROBERT Croft and Andy Caddick have every right to refuse to tour India with the England cricket team just as the six Chelsea players had to opt out of traveling to Israel. These sportsmen have been unfairly criticised for their decisions to stay at home
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Cut price success story
WHATEVER the reason for Wanderers' decision to reduce admission prices for the Worthington Cup game against Southampton at the end of the month they should be commended for it. I am of the cynical viewpoint that all football clubs' finanancial decisions
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FA running scared
THE FA hung up referee Dermot Gallagher to dry for failing to show consistency in failing to send off Robbie Keane. So who's going to punish the FA for failing to show consistency in punishing Gallagher? Gallagher actually got it dead right at Old Trafford
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School set for age reduction
BOLTON School's junior school is set to expand its facilities using portable buildings. From September next year both the girls division on Chorley New Road and boys division in Park Road will start taking in pupils as young as seven, instead of eight
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Clean and green strategy wins boss's praise
BOLTON Council's award for the way it attempting to reduce waste, pollution and emissions has been welcomed by green chiefs. Councillor Guy Harkin, Executive Member for Environment was delighted that Bolton had won the Green Apple award. "We've taken
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Out with the old for pupils
PUPILS of Chowbent Primary School have moved from the oldest building in town to the newest. The 185 pupils at the Atherton school had been occupying buildings which date back to 1735. Now, they have the most modern facilities in the Wigan borough. The
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Old pal's help out Super John
JOHN McGinlay thought he had no-on to turn to when a family bereavement and sickness threatened his Gresley Rovers team's preparations for Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy clash with Bilston Town. But while Super John has been back home in Fort Wiliam this
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More players may go as Bury seek lifeline
BURY chairman Terry Robinson has warned that more players wil be sold if the right offer comes along. Supporters were shocked when rising star Chris Armstrong was sold to rivals Oldham Athletic last month for £200,000. And it would have been even worse
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Goldline Trophy Quarter-Final Round-up by Martyn Hindley
DEFENDING champions Charnock Richard made their tournament intentions clear at Atherton Collieries as they raced into the last four with a 5-1 thrashing of Eagley. Charnock stamped their authority on the tie when Nick Vosper's looping cross-shot found
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Preece linked to County job
BURY boss Andy Preece is being linked with the vacant manager's job at Stockport County. Preece admitted he was flattered by County's interest saying: "It is probably because I am a former player but of course it is flattering to be mentioned." Stockport
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It's an early outing for Aladdin
MEMBERS of Our Lady of Lourdes Theatre Group in Farnworth are bringing an early taste of Christmas with their pantomime. Aladdin will be staged at the parish hall on Plodder Lane from Tuesday to Saturday, November 6 to 10, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3 and
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No reason to let this result get us down
FANS' VIEW by DAVE 'Ding Dong' HIGSON IT'S disappointing to lose but I have reason to believe we can hold our head high because football-wise we matched Villa and created as many chances. It could and should have been 3-3 if Bergsson had put that late
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Gudni's torment
GUDNI Bergsson reflected on the chance that got away and cost Wanderers their unbeaten away record. "I should have equalised," the Reebok skipper admitted as he agonised over the chance that went begging at Villa Park where a spirited performance ended
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Whites aim to bounce back
THERE was a determination at the Reebok as Wanderers set their sights on putting their home record to rights against Everton on Saturday. Confidence is high following the show of character at Aston Villa, where they finished strongly when they could easily
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Banks earns tribute
STEVE Banks left Villa Park on Saturday bearing the scars of battle and carrying Peter Schmeichel's shirt as a souvenir of his Premiership debut. Wounded by the trailing boot of Villa striker Darius Vassell and disappointed to have been on the losing
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GREGORY'S VIEW: I nearly blew it
JOHN Gregory accepted his share of the blame for letting Wanderers almost wriggle off the hook at Villa Park. With Leeds and Arsenal dropping points, Villa became the fifth team to lead the Premiership this season. But, having come from behind to lead
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SAM'S VIEW: Decisions so costly
SAM Allardyce was proud to see his players produce a performance of character and delighted in seeing Michael Ricketts re-affirm his position as one of the Premiership's most feared strikers but he had plenty to complain about after seeing Wanderers lose
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Match Stats from Villa Park
Aston Villa 0 Wanderers 0 Wanderers (4-5-1) STEVE BANKS ... 7 Questioned on the first goal, but two superb saves BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 7 Steady but found it tougher than Old Trafford GUDNI BERGSSON ... 7 Just inches away from rescuing a point DJIBRIL DIAWARA
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Green Lions prove that we are getting much better air quality
IN reply to the letter from Mrs Gault on the 'Green Lions' on the Town Hall Square. It seems fortuitous that Bolton Council has just been awarded The Green Apple Award for reduction in waste pollution and emissions. More than 180 authorities entered for
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Ministers will not take blame
AFTER nearly five years of a Labour government, this government have perfected the art of lying, deceiving, and spinning to such professionalism they should all audition for the musical "Oliver." Never has a government promised so much and delivered so
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Why local bread experts taking some beating
SOME people must lead a miserable life if they find time to object to advertisements like the one for Bolton's Warburtons' bread. With so much to do in life, I can only feel sorry for them. I must admit I find many adverts amusing -- not that they influence
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Chorley goes UK on line
CHORLEY has fallen 'on line' with a major Government drive to ensure that everyone in the country can enjoy the digital revolution. The town's first UK on line learning centre officially launches on Friday, November 9. Set up in the Youth and Community
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Fears over phone mast plan
CONTROVERSIAL plans to site a 20-metre mobile phone mast near a primary school were discussed by Chorley councillors this week. The proposal -- at Greenbank Farm, Wigan Road, Clayton-le-Woods -- is just over 100 metres from Lever House Lane Primary School
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No puppy love for show judge
A Kennel Club show judge appears to be barking up the wrong tree with plans to breed dogs at his terraced house. Planning officers recommended councillors reject the idea because it would be too noisy and smelly. Roy Longton applied to Chorley Borough
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Girl survives 30ft fall
A 17-YEAR-OLD girl survived after plunging from a multi-storey car park on to a grass verge. Sarah Brooks fell more than 30ft from the ninth level of the Crown Street car park. Earlier, a female car park supervisor spent 10 minutes trying to calm the
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Young stars meet BWFC heroes
HARD working Bolton schoolchildren had a chance to meet two of their footballing heroes as a reward for their dedication. Red-hot Wanderers stars Michael Ricketts and Per Frandsen took time out from training to congratulate the latest group of graduates
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Sam still has eyes on Dutruel
SAM Allardyce, who will no longer contemplate operating without three goalkeepers, solved his short-term problems by taking the veteran Kevin Poole on a short-term contract. But he sees Barcelona's Richard Dutruel, who is out of favour at Barca after
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Farrelly targets a Blue reunion
By David Prentice, of the Liverpool Echo GARETH Farrelly, the man who famously signed for Bolton after scoring the goal which got them relegated, hopes to revive his Reebok career on Saturday against the side he saved! Farrelly struck only two goals during
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Mighty Finn is 'one of the best' claims Allardyce
JUSSI Jaaskelainen will step back into the Premiership spotlight on Saturday with his reputation and valuation at new heights. The Wanderers' number one - suspended at Aston Villa as a result of a rare error of judgment - returns to face Everton with
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November dates for your diary
BOLTON Amateur Theatre Societies productions for November are: A Different Way Home at Bolton Little Theatre to November 4 -- 524469/334400; Veronica's Room at Farnworth Little Theatre, November 10 to 17 -- 303808; Into The Woods, Walmsley Church Amateur
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Kevin's MUTV golden goal chance
KEVIN Nolan's marvellous opening goal for Wanderers at Old Trafford is one of the four contenders for Goal of the Month - on MUTV, United's own TV station!
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Carmen show
THE Polish State Opera Krakow performs Bizet's Carmen at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Tuesday, November 27, 7.30pm. Tickets are from the box office on 0161 907 9000.
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Ecstasy charge
A TEENAGER facing a charge of possessing Ecstasy tablets with intent to supply has had the case against him adjourned. Jason Heys, aged 19, from Hilton Street, Bury, is alleged to have been in possession of 48 tablets. Magistrates at Bury adjourned the
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Bonfire and disco
BREIGHTMET United Football Club, Moss Park, off Bury Road, are holding a bonfire and disco on Saturday, November 3. Further details from the club on 01204 533930. Also Darcy Lever Cricket Club, Hacken Lane, will be lighting their bonfire at 6.30pm on
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Cut price success story
WHATEVER the reason for Wanderers' decision to reduce admission prices for the Worthington Cup game against Southampton at the end of the month they should be commended for it writes Neil Bonnar I am of the cynical viewpoint that all football clubs' finanancial
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Watercolour class
BUDDING artists can brush up on their skills with a professional painter at Bolton's Hobbycraft store on Sunday, November 11. Take Part In Art, a beginners art demonstration takes place from 11am to 4pm with professional artist Charles Evans. He will
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Women to protest
MUSLIM women will meet in Manchester to peacefully protest against the continued bombing of Afghanistan. As well as protesting against military action they will also stand in remembrance of the innocent civilians who were killed in the US as well as those
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One more night for theatre goers
MEMBERS of Bolton Little Theatre have extended the run of the current production, A Different Way Home, to now cover Sunday night because of demand for tickets. The play was first performed by the company earlier this year and makes a return visit due
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Family ceremony for fallen soldier
A CEREMONY for Bury fusilier Private Harry Wilkinson has been held in Belgium. Three generations of his family were at the special ceremony as Pt Wilkinson was buried with full military honours after being gunned down 87 years ago in the First World War
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Hospital is a shining example
THE Royal Bolton Hospital has swept up in national spot check inspections -- being given its second green light for cleanliness. The hospital, which was last month rated just one-star in Government performance league tables, has been revealed as a shining
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Ricketts in the frame
SIR Alex Ferguson opened a can of worms when he said Ruud Van Nistelrooy was the best striker around. Into the debate comes Arsene Wenger with his choice of Thierry Henry and then Claudio Ranieri says they're both wrong and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is
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Families' sewer collapse ordeal ends
From the Evening News, October 28, 1976 25 YEARS AGO THE 10 months' ordeal of families in Church Street, Little Lever, will be over by Christmas. Massive sewer works have blocked the street since two houses collapsed in January. Work is continuing in
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Search for sex pervert stepped up
DETECTIVES are stepping up their hunt for a teenage sex attacker in Chorley who is believed to have claimed a third victim. The latest assault was on a girl, aged 16, on Friday Street car park, in Chorley. In the two other incidents, a woman was attacked
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Family ceremony for fallen soldier
A CEREMONY for Bury fusilier Private Harry Wilkinson has been held in Belgium. Three generations of his family were at the special ceremony as Pt Wilkinson was buried with full military honours after being gunned down 87 years ago in the First World War
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Young stars meet BWFC heroes
HARD working Bolton schoolchildren had a chance to meet two of their footballing heroes as a reward for their dedication. Red-hot Wanderers stars Michael Ricketts and Per Frandsen took time out from training to congratulate the latest group of graduates
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A girl with designs on art career
AN EYE for an eye-catching image has worked wonders for schoolgirl Nicola Liston after her grand designs were chosen to front a major Bolton drive to improve reading skills. Turton High School pupil Nicola, aged 15, was one of a host of pupils invited
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Parents 'unconcerned' over unruly children
POLICE have reported 25 youngsters to their parents following a three-day undercover operation to tackle problems with gangs of youths in Radcliffe. But they say they have been shocked by the lack of interest shown by the mothers and fathers of those
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Alison's prize car has to go
A SINGER who won a new car is trading it in following five break-ins during the past two years. Alison Thompson has had her T-reg Peugeot 106 broken into three times in a Bolton Council owned and CCTV protected car park in Bath Street over the past year
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New supermartket plan bid
PLANS to build a new supermarket on the outskirts of Bolton town centre have been lodged at Bolton town hall. A Sainsbury's supermarket could be built on land at the junction of Trinity Street and Crook Street. Other plans submitted to Bolton Council
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Soccer boss mourns death of son
FORMER Bury Football Club manager and assistant manager Sam Ellis is mourning the death of his son in a road accident. Mr Ellis' son Timothy James, aged 28, suffered multiple injuries in the incident on the A583 Kirkham by-pass between Preston and Blackpool
