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Local council needs a shock
BEING a lifelong Labour supporter -- local and national -- it pains me to say our local council is in need of a shock. I call on voters to vote them out of office while we still have a town left. Their record is atrocious. Council tax up every year, services
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Puzzled by all this cash help
CAN someone please explain how and why the person known as Sheikh Abu Quatada or Omar Mahmoud Othman, and goodness knows how many more aliases, only lived in Bolton for six months in 1993, yet he has been having incapacity benefits of £209.25 paid into
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Where did old folk go wrong?
I WAS angry when I read the BEN article about the Muslim cleric who had benefit paid under an alias. How many more aliases has he used? The amount he obtained in incapacity benefit must make our lowly paid pensioners wonder where they have gone wrong.
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Legal action is the only option
WITH regards to your story in the BEN on October 27 "Shock Rise in Claims Against the Council." I feel it is only fair to try and point out why some tenants have had no other alternative but to seek, and take, legal action to have our homes repaired.
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Will Will British Taliban volunteers face treason charges?
WITH so many people calling themselves British and then going to fight in Afghanistan for the Taliban, the self-proclaimed enemy of Britain and Christianity, it is therefore inevitable that these British citizens will come up against British troops. Can
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Incapacity benefit questions that we must have answered
MUSLIM cleric Sheikh Abu Quatada has denied having any links with Bolton. He has also denied any knowledge of a Bolton bank account, which is said to be in credit to the tune of £180,000. In fact local Muslim leaders have never heard of this man. The
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THE BEN SAYS: Railway risks
THE first we often hear about a train going through a red light is as the cause of a serious accident. This is not acceptable, and we back Bolton MP Ruth Kelly in her quest for answers as to why trains have run red lights eight times in the last 10 years
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Plunge girl undergoes emergency operations
A TEENAGER was being treated today in hospital after plunging from a multi-storey car park in Bolton. Sarah Brooks, aged 17, of Chorley Old Road, Bolton, fell from the ninth level of the Bow Street car park on Wednesday. She suffered broken feet, legs
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Teen bride ordeal relatives fined
A TEENAGE bride fleeing from an arranged marriage in Bolton was bundled into a car by three relatives after they traced her to Carlisle, a court heard. Witnesses looked on in horror as Nazmeen Akhtar, aged 18, who had been given shelter in a women's refuge
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Sam's Dutruel deal back on
SAM Allardyce, is hoping to confirm a loan deal for Barcelona's Richard Dutruel, who is out of favour at the Nou Camp after moving from Celta Viga last year, within the next 24 hours. Allardyce, who will no longer contemplate operating without three goalkeepers
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Sam's Dutruel deal back on
SAM Allardyce is hoping to confirm a loan deal for Barcelona keeper Richard Dutruel, who is out of favour at the Nou Camp after moving from Celta Viga last year, within the next 24 hours. Allardyce, who will no longer contemplate operating without three
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Coffee for a cause
AN ANNUAL coffee morning is being held at the RMI Club in Chorley New Road, Horwich, on November 7 in aid of Derian House. Admission to the event, organised by Horwich Inner Wheel, is 80p including coffee and biscuits.
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Jumble all the way
A JUMBLE Sale is to be held at Masefield CP School, Masefield Road, Little Lever, on Friday, November 2, 6pm to 8pm in the school hall. Entrance 20p. Jumble may be dropped off at the school any time, and all donations gratefully accepted. For further
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Engineers are making an issue out of manufacturing
ENGINEERING bosses have set out a long-term agenda for the future of manufacturing. A new study has the title Manufacturing at the Crossroads -- Neglect or Nurture. It highlights the vital contribution manufacturing still makes to the economy and the
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Markets down on points once again
By Rob Arkwright Hargreave Hale Ltd THE FTSE 100 fell below the psychological 5,000 point barrier again at the beginning of the week -- its lowest level for four weeks. The market lost all its gains, and more, from last week, following reports of consumer
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Adjourned hearing
A SMITHILLS man appearing before Bolton Magistrates on a charge of theft was told his case would be adjourned until the new year. Steven Farrell, aged 38, of Abercorn Road, was granted unconditional bail and his legal aid was extended. He has pleaded
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Conditional bail
A 23-YEAR-OLD man granted bail by Bolton magistrates on condition he does not contact prosecution witnesses. Wahid Khan of Bradford Street, Bolton, appeared in court charged with criminal damage. Khan pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned until
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New scheme to develop skills
BURY South MP Ivan Lewis -- Minister for Young People and Learning -- has launched a local organisation hoped to create the skilled workforce the country needs. The Learning and Skills Council for Greater Manchester, which has an annual budget of £350
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Student drama festival next year
THE National Student Drama Festival takes place from March 23 to 30 in Scarborough. For details about buying tickets or entering a show contact NSDF Information Manager, University of Hull, Scarborough Campus, Filey Road, Scarborough YO11 3AZ, telephone
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It'll be all bright on the night
IT promises to be a cracker of a weekend with organised bonfires and firework displays being held around the borough. Breightmet United Football Club is holding a bonfire and disco tonight at Moss Park, off Bury Road. For more information call 01204 533930
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Lads and Girls Club coming on nicely
STAFF at Bolton Lads and Girls Club toured their new £4.2 million headquarters for the first time -- and liked what they saw. Work on the new club in Spa Road, which began a year ago this month, is expected to be completed by next April. The new state-of-the-art
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Trees blaze
A WOMAN needed oxygen therapy after suffering shock when trees near her home set on fire last night. The 82-year-old pensioner declined hospital treatment but needed emergency oxygen after she became short of breath and went into shock. The trees, close
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LETTER: Scot support
ON behalf of the Coldstream BWFC Supporters Club, I am writing to ask of the Bolton players -- why they aren't giving their all in all matches for the Super Whites? Surely if they can beat Manchester United and Liverpool, besides sharing the points against
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Street star steps out
A CORONATION Street star stepped on stage to lend her support to disabled people. The annual Kid-e-Quip event at the Reebok Stadium attracted thousands of people from all over the North-west for an action-packed two days including seminars, displays of
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Certificate cheer for ambassadors
COMMUNITY ambassadors have been awarded for their work with a national project which helps parents and children. Sure Start is a project which helps to improve the quality of life for people with children under four years old, living in underprivileged
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Laid-off angry drinks worker 'spat in Vimto'
Worker 'spat in drinks' court is told A SOFT drinks worker was so angry at being laid off he claimed he had spat in the drinks. Bolton Crown Court was told that £4,000 worth of products had to be thrown away at the Vimto factory after a security guard
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Barry's cuddly toy cycle ride
A PLUCKY fund-raiser hopes to be accompanied by hundreds of teddy bears when he completes a festive bike ride. Barry Calvert will be cycling non-stop from Kearsley to Halifax on Christmas Eve to raise money for the Nathan Howarth Appeal. The 50-year-old
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New contract won
BUSINESS development consultancy PNC has won a contract to supply services to Birmingham-based Taybar Security Management Ltd. PNC, based in New Hall Lane, Heaton, says it has had a remarkably successful year supplying UK and overseas markets. Taybar
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Steve's new UK responsbility
MR Steve Butcher, Managing Director of Anker's Europe West Division, has taken direct responsibility for Anker Systems UK. Anker, which is based on the Wingates Industrial Estate in Westhoughton, designs, manufactures and distributes electronic point
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Bury want lift from basement battle
ANDY Preece has one wish this weekend - to pick up the Sunday papers and see a different club at the bottom of division two. And that is a distinct possibility, providing Bury get something from the trip to Brian Horton's Port Vale tomorrow. Two successive
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Cockney rebel rides back into town with a cause -- to celebrate a new formation
By Martin Hutchinson FANS of the original Cockney Rebel, Mr Steve Harley, are in for a treat, as he is returning to Bolton on Thursday. He is looking forward to playing at the Albert Halls as he always receives such a warm welcome in the town. For a number
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Fusing together for an electric sound
IT IS difficult to pigeon hole Middlerow, a new band playing in BOTH Bolton and Bury tonight. And for band members Carl H, Ed Case, Spee and Sweetie Irie, that is just the way it should be. Middlerow is what happens when you take four different types
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REVIEWS
by Steve Canavan ALBUMS Bee Gees --- Best Of One of the funniest things on TV was when Clive Anderson slated the Gibb brothers so much that they walked off his show. Everyone applauded Clive, but the odd thing is that, since then, the Bee Gees have gone
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New pilates class starts
A NEW pilates class starts on November 20 at Sharples Community Leisure Centre and every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Pilates is a set of principles and corrective exercises which combined work the whole body, co-ordinating the upper and lower muscles
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Soul nights return
IF you missed last year's performance from "Stax of Soul" don't worry. This year they will be appearing at Horwich Leisure Centre for a final appearance on Saturday November 17 at 8pm. Stax of Soul are a highly energetic non-stop 70 minute soul show featuring
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Vicar preaches from the puppet
HE may be just a puppet, but John is rapidly becoming a superstar -- in Farnworth. So much so, that the handy vicar's assistant will be the special VIP guest who will officially open a major winter fair tomorrow. John is the creation of former schoolteacher
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Town life gets square focal point
ATHERTON'S new £250,000 pound square has officially opened. The square -- created out of space in front of St John the Baptist Parish Church at one end of Market Street -- will be a meeting place for shoppers and a space for entertainment and activities
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Worker 'spat in drinks' court is told
A SOFT drinks worker was so angry at being laid off he claimed he had spat in the drinks. Bolton Crown Court was told that £4,000 worth of products had to be thrown away at the Vimto factory after a security guard raised the alarm to management. But worker
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Pub manager faked mugging, court is told
A PUB manager faked a mugging and claimed £3,000 in takings had been stolen. But a court was told that Victoria Abernethy had hidden the money in a nearby bush for an accomplice to pick up later. Police became suspicious and she admitted she had taken
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Schools merger nearer
CONTROVERSIAL plans to merge two Bolton primary schools have moved a step forward. Bolton Council chiefs have ordered reports be drawn up into the merger of Chalfont Street and Wolfenden primary schools. The report will be heard by councillors at a special
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Desperate father tortured woman
A MOTHER of two was subjected to almost two hours of terror after a midnight intruder burst into her Oswaldtwistle home, held her captive and tormented her. Joanne Trickett, whose children slept unaware in their beds, feared for her and her family's life
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Could you believe it - Preece
ANDY Preece was almost too shocked to speak after Bury's extra time defeat at the hands of Notts County in the LDV Vans Trophy in midweek. He had watched his side dominate proceedings, hit the bar twice and have various shots cleared off the line. Then
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Getting hooked on taste of Anglesey
ASK visitors to The Isle of Anglesey what the main attractions are and they will probably say beaches, countryside and the chance to treat their taste buds to some famed Welsh cuisine writes Yasmin Hampson In fact the island has become expert in serving
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Popular Dubai hits the high spots
THE question most asked of local travel agent Andrew Dickson of St Andrews Travel is "Where's the IN place this year?" Well, if growth in popularity is anything to go by then he doesn't need to think too long about it, the answer is quite definitely Dubai
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Saturday fixtures
F A Umbro Trophy, Round One: Radcliffe Boro v Accrington Stanley. North West Counties League, Division One: Fleetwood Freeport v Atherton Colls, Atherton LR v Maine Rd, Prescot Cables v Ramsbottom Utd. Division Two - Daisy Hill: No game. LFA Amateur Challenge
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Mason will miss Chorley's Trophy charge
CHORLEY will be without hot shot Andy Mason for tomorrow's first round FA Trophy game against Farsley Celtic at Victory Park. Former Hull and Leigh RMI forward Mason has scored 12 goals since his move in the summer but is on a residential course and will
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When Parade is reviewed...
WHEN our councillors review the Armistice Day Parade, let us recall that a few months ago they would not take German visitors to view a British ship in tribute to the British sailors that had died in the war, in case it upset arrangements with Paderborne
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They were so nice to Nina
I AM writing on behalf of all the Jameson family to say thank you to the many friends who sent their love and best wishes and to all those who visited Nina while she was a patient in Hope Hospital. She was there for nine months over the last year and
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KAREN'S COLUMN
I THOUGHT I'd start off today with a bit of advanced notice. As my next column will be after the event, I wanted to remind you all to get down to Victoria Square between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday November 15 for the annual Christmas lights switch on. Performances
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EXCLUSIVE: Susan should still be with us today
A HEARTBROKEN widower is taking legal action against the town's hospital chiefs after his wife died from cancer, despite being given the all-clear in three tests. Mother-of-three Susan Taylor died within 12 months of being finally told that she had the
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LETTER: Get behind the Whites
HAVING been away on holiday last week, I missed the Wanderers' magnificent performance at Old Trafford. This must go down as one of the most memorable games in the club's history. I managed to see the goals on TV and both were tremendous. I just wish
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Sam's delight at Whitlow's impressive transformation
MIKE Whitlow's impressive transformation from lifelong left back to Premiership central defender will be complete when he returns to the Wanderers defence tomorrow. Sam Allardyce has a range of options as he plans to put the shackles on the Everton attack
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Sam desperate to end Reebok goal drought
SAM Allardyce got straight to the point when he summed up why Wanderers are so desperate to put their Reebok record straight against Everton tomorrow. Reflecting on successive home defeats by Southampton, Sunderland and Newcastle, the Bolton boss admitted
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Old Burnden pals tribute to Stubbs the brave
ALAN Stubbs' former Wanderers' team-mates are of the same mind - playing for Celtic may have cost him his chance of playing for England but he should have no regrets. Instead, having twice beaten cancer, he has every reason to treasure every minute of
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Spirits in the material world
Yvette Tamara at Bolton Albert Hall WHENEVER a psychic walks out on stage there is an immediate air of expectancy -- will they deliver, or will they disappoint. Yvette Tamara is a new breed of psychic. She banishes the myth that they are all dressed in
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Pub will bring jobs
A NEW pub in Deansgate will create around 25 new jobs. The Goose pub will open later this month on the site of the former J R Taylor at Whiteheads department store, following a £2.6 million investment.
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Dialect evening
LANCASHIRE dialect speaker Hilda Barton will entertain members of the Young at Heart Fellowship at the Cornerstone Baptist Church on Lord Stile Lane, Bromley Cross, on November 5. The event starts at 2pm, refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome
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On Wanderers TV on Saturday:
Match action - Newcastle and Manchester Utd; win the United video Talking Wanderers - Ace on twilight years; star on avoiding injuries BEN Newsdesk Sam Speaks - Boss on deal collapse Last 10 goals countdown
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It's out of this world
A BOLTON company is heading into space. E-tailer dabs.com at Wingates is now one of the sponsors of Cheshire-based Starchaser Industries Ltd, the UK firm which is exploring the idea of space tourism. Steve Bennett, director of the Space Technology Department
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Partnership package will create new jobs
A LUCRATIVE contract between two business entrepreneurs will lead to extra jobs in Horwich and Bolton. Internet consultancy Webshak in Horwich has got together with Bolton company Parcel2go.com to make it possible to send a parcel anywhere in the world
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Antique fair
AN antique and collectors fair kicks off at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium on Sunday. The event will feature up to 250 stalls buying and selling a variety of antiques and items ranging from pottery to postcards and paintings. There is free car parking
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Hospital is braced for more victims
A WAVE of bonfire casualties are predicted over the weekend. Chris Moulton, head of accident and emergency at the Royal Bolton Hospital, says that so far they have seen four serious injuries, all involving local teenagers. And he fears more could follow
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Follow the code for
fireworks safety REMEMBER, remember the fifth of November -- but don't forget the fireworks code. DO Only buy fireworks marked BS7114 Keep fireworks in a sealed box Follow the instructions and read them in daylight Light fireworks at arms length with
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Police probe soccer club death threats
POLICE are investigating hate mail sent to Bury Football Club. Six death threats have been mailed to staff at Gigg Lane and a knife has been sent through the post to the Birthdays Superstore next to the ground over the past two months. One female employee
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Police crack down on booze-related crime
BURY police tonight launch their biggest ever operation to combat alcohol-fuelled crime. Between now and Christmas, extra patrols will monitor weekend revellers while flushing out under-age drinkers from town centre pubs and clubs as part of Operation
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LETTER: Get behind super Whites
IF your readers support Bolton, United, City, or whoever, and their team are playing away and they can't get a ticket, do what I do. Take a trip to Hilton Park, Leigh, and watch RMI. It's only £7 or £4 depending on your age status, but well worth it.
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Speeding driver sent to jail for head-on crash
AN EARLY morning trip to buy a packet of cigarettes led to a high-speed crash which left four people injured. A court heard Paul Wilkinson took a friend's car parked outside his house following a night out. But Wilkinson could not explain how or why he
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Anti-war protesters gear up for big town centre rally
HUNDREDS of anti-war protesters are expected to gather in Bolton to voice opposition to the air strikes in Afghanistan. Organisers predict that up to 500 people will attend the demonstration in Victoria Square on Saturday, November 10. It is being organised
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Legal eagles
FIELDINGS Porter solicitors of Silverwell Street, Bolton have added three more members of staff to the practice. Martin Smith specialises in personal injury, contractual disputes and general civil litigation; Kirsty Walls specialises in all aspects of
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Mad for XP
WESTHOUGHTON company dabs.com, the UK's largest IT and technology e-tailer experienced massive launch day orders for Microsoft XP. On launch day last Thursday the company had already shipped out 917 units of Windows XP by 10.30am. Jonathan Wall, sales
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International edge
COMPANIES looking to enter new markets or launch new products or services in overseas markets are invited to participate in Manchester Business school's annual International Business Project. Beginning in January of next year the project is a cost-effective
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New tour dates
SIMPLE Minds has announced its first UK tour for seven years to coincide with the first studio album since 1998. Their 2002 tour will thrill fans with all the great hits including Don't You Forget About Me, Alive and Kicking, Sanctify Yourself, Belfast
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Busy time for bird feeders
EACH winter a multitude of starlings, sparrows and other birds populate our backyards and gardens looking for handouts. Meet on Saturday, November 17, at the Clifton Visitor Centre at 1pm and give them a helping hand by learning how to make bird seed
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Carnival aims to be show stopper
A VILLAGE carnival has taken the unprecedented step of employing a full time professional fund-raiser. Members of Adlington Carnival Committee have ambitious plans for next year's three-day event. They have brought it forward by almost a month in an attempt
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Dozens support windmill battle
DOZENS of Boltonians are joining in a woman's campaign to renovate a memorial to her literary grandfather. Shirley Currie, from Blackpool, says she has been inundated with phone calls and letters from people in Bolton who have special memories or tales
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We're going potty over Harry!
ALL THINGS magical are set to come to life with the long-awaited release of the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. For anyone who has been living on another planet for the last year or so Harry Potter is a mini wizard with incredible powers
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Boro back on campaign trail
THE first round of the FA Umbro Trophy takes place this Saturday and one of the most intriguing pairings is Radcliffe Boro at home to Accrington Stanley. Adding extra spice to the tie will be two former Boro favourites who moved to the Unibond Premier
