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Bolton MatchScene
Shore Top A.C. Billy Williams Memorial Match - Shore Top Reservoir A nice ripple, slightly overcast and pleasant warm conditions was as good as it got for the 17 who fished. For reasons unknown the fish were definitely turned off and it was a real struggle
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ILooking back to the film about a coat...
WHEN I worked at M Burtons around the 1959- early 1960s, they made a film in "The Coats Department" going through each section of making a coat from start to finish. I have often wondered what happened to the film. I never saw it. I don't even know if
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Charity close to our hearts
BBC Children in Need 2001 is a brilliant charity that's close to our hearts. We're looking forward to helping raise lots of money for the second year running through the release of our new single "Have you Ever" and we're hoping that you'll be able to
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Farnworth forgotten again at Christmas?
AFTER reading the Bolton Evening News recently, everyone now knows that Bolton town centre is gearing up for another spectacular night for the big switch-on of the Christmas lights and many festivities. Even now, the workmen from the Council have already
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US attacks blamed as travel firm closes
A BOLTON travel agents has closed following a slump in bookings triggered by the terrorist attacks on New York on September 11. But anyone who has booked a holiday through Astley Bridge Travel based at the Asda supermarket in Blackburn Road, which is
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Police pledge after Crimewatch murder plea
WITNESSES to the murder of a Bolton born policeman have been offered police protection and a new identity anywhere in the world if they come forward and help detectives catch the killer. Detectives said today they were closer to finding the man who gunned
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Jussi aims to return for Ipswich test
JUSSI Jaaskelainen is racing to be fit for Wanderers' next Premiership test at Ipswich. The Reebok keeper is no nearer understanding the cause of the back problem that forced him to pull out of the Everton game just seconds before kick off. But he is
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Sam calls off trip to Argentina
SAM Allardyce has postponed a scouting mission to Argentina because he could not find enough games to watch. "For such a trip to be worthwhile you would want to see a game on Friday, two on Saturday and two on Sunday," the Wanderers' boss explained. "
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Straight from the horse's mouth by Fred Done
HAS the title race been blown wide open? A look at the results last weekend suggests the balance of power may be swaying towards the red half of Merseyside. Two Michael Owen goals (now 6/1 to be top premier goalscorer) were enough to sink Manchester Unitd
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Blues night
A NIGHT of top-notch entertainment is guaranteed when the Blues Band and The Manfreds play in Bolton. The two acts are at the Albert Halls on Monday evening. Tickets are available at the box office. Review will be in Tuesday's BEN.
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Reebok crowd trouble: Everton fans join the debate
A RETIRED headteacher and his two sons who were assaulted as they left a Bolton Wanderers match have slammed police actions. Other Wanderers fans have blamed the club for selling tickets in the home section of the Reebok Stadium to fans from Everton on
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Bury will be remembering those killed at war during a commemorative service on Sunday.
A procession will leave the town at 10.30 pm stopping at the war memorial at 11 am. There will then be a two minute silence and wreath laying. The service at Tottington will begin at 2.30 pm. The Remembrance Sunday service in Bolton's victoria Square
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Festive fun for 'shoppers-in-chief'
THE run-up to Christmas can be a stressful time -- especially for women as shoppers-in-chief. So, why not treat yourself to a pleasant day out, with the BEN? As part of our comprehensive programme of reader holidays and days out, we have a couple of imminent
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Waiting lists fall
WAITING lists at the Royal Bolton Hospital have fallen by 2.3 per cent, the government announced today. New figures revealed that overall waiting times for patients has fallen across the region. The number of patients waiting for surgery fell by 117 from
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Decision wrong claim
THE Campaign for Planning Sanity has criticised Wigan Council's decision not to register land at Hindley Green as a village green. CfPS chairman Chris Maile also hit out at councillors deciding to make the decision behind closed doors.
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Brenda is made up with her prize
LUCKY BEN competition winner Brenda Lever was thrilled to bits with her surprise makeover prize. Brenda, of Hornby Drive, Bolton, won a £150 voucher for clothes and make-up at the new Tesco Extra store, Horwich, after being nominated for the prize by
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Company boss in car theft terror
THE owner of a mortgage company was ordered to hand over the keys to his £25,000 executive car after being approached by two masked men on a garage forecourt. Keith Brian had just filled up his Jaguar car with fuel at the Texaco petrol station in Horwich
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Crime on increase
NEW figures show that crime in the Greater Manchester area which includes Bolton has risen by 3.7 per cent. The region's police authority was due to hear today the figures for the last six months up to September. Only one fifth of all crimes during that
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Raising cash for the Samaritans
A CHRISTMAS coffee morning will be held on Saturday November 24 in the church hall of Bolton Parish Church in Churchgate, to raise money for Bolton Samaritans. Stalls include books, raffles and a Christmas fayre. The event will be held from 10am to 12
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Group presented with a computer
BOLTON'S Step by Step Project is one of 54 community groups across the North-west to have been presented with an Internet ready PC as part of the BT Community Connections award scheme. Step by Step provides a place for people on drugs to go. With the
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Auction stations again for nurses
A CHARITY auction organised by nurses to raise cash for their patients will take place tonight after the original date had to be cancelled due to a low turnout. Staff from the J2 ward at the Royal Bolton Hospital will hold the event at the Rockhouse Hotel
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£4,000 credit card scam woman jailed
A CREDIT card fraud involving residents of a Prestwich street netted one woman more than £4,000 worth of property, a court was told. Tina Tucker said it was the "simplest thing in the world" to retrieve discarded credit card slips from supermarket car
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Operation was 'essential'
A HOLCOMBE Brook woman died at Bury General Hospital one day after having surgery for a gastric ulcer, an inquest was told. Miss Eileen Robinson, aged 79, of Dawes Bank, Holcombe Old Road, had been admitted to hospital as a result of general debilitation
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Funding boost for vulnerable employees
BURY Council chiefs are celebrating after winning a share of £1.5 million in European funding to pioneer a new approach to work. They are to work together with their colleagues at Salford Council on a pioneering new approach helping disadvantaged people
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Farrelly in late World Cup call-up
GARETH Farrelly has won a late recall to the Republic of Ireland squad for Saturday's World Cup showdown with Iran. The Wanderers midfielder fit again after early season injury problems, replaces Wolves winger Mark Kennedy in Mick McCarthy's party for
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Sound of Irish music accompanies comedy
IRISH eyes are set to be smiling at Bolton Octagon during its run of the gruesome black comedy A Skull in Connemara. The play by Martin McDonagh takes to the stage tonight, and runs until December 1. It is set in a tiny churchyard in rural Galway and
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£80,000 boost for youth
PARENTS and children in Bolton will benefit from an £80,000 boost to help them work and play. The New Opportunities Fund (NOF) has announced that the town will benefit from the cash to help establish four new centres catering for after-school and holiday
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Cut in interest rates welcomed
THE decision by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee to cut interest rates to four per cent has been welcomed in Bolton. Andrew Ratcliff, Chief Executive of Bolton and Bury Chamber, said: "Businesses will welcome news which will help shore
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N-west firms feeling on top of the world
SMALL businesses in the North-west are remaining upbeat in spite of the threat of global recession, it is claimed. Fewer jobs are being cut in the sector this quarter than last. The Federation of Small Businesses, which represents more than 17,000 small
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Safety first for local firm
A KEARSLEY company has won two major awards. Peter Hunt Bakery Foods Ltd has won the Five Star Environmental and Safety Awards from the British Safety Council. Previous winners have reported increased productivity, better profits, cheaper insurance, more
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When the Wanderers went to war
THE story of the Bolton Wanderers footballers who went away to war is part of the town's folklore. The hardback book which tells the story rapidly sold out a few years ago. Now it is being published in paperback and BEN feature writer Frank Elson dips
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JAZZ VENUES
EAGLEY JAZZ CLUB, Dunscar Conservative Club, Hardmans Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton. The Kid Boyd Jazz Band -- Monday November 19. Details 01204 303661. THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Details 0161 761 2216. BAND ON THE WALL, Swan St, Manchester. Details
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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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CLUBS
TONGE MOOR CONSERVATIVE CLUB, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton. Line Dancing Evening on Monday November 12 at 7.30pm. Tickets £3.50 including potato pie supper. Details 01204 411843. CLIQUES SINGLES, Kilhey Court Hotel Nightclub, Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan.
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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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Many more of Bolton's shoppers are backing the 'natural' trend
IS organically-grown food simply an over-priced fad? Or, is it the way forward for a happy healthier lifestyle for all of us? Here, Frank Elson looks at the pros and cons, and explains how several local bodies are supporting the move to organic food.
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Building workers tricked customers
TWO men who tricked customers at a building materials firm by giving them less concrete than they had paid for have been given Community Punishment Orders. Each time a delivery was made some concrete was kept back and hidden on site to be sold later at
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Trucker 'devastated' by death crash ordeal
A LORRY driver accused of causing the death of a young father from Westhoughton when he careered across six lanes of a busy motorway in his truck, has told how he was "devastated" by the tragedy. Michael Turner, aged 43, said his life stopped when he
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Selfless pupils bag Princess Di award
PUTTING others first has landed two big-hearted school pupils in the spotlight after they picked up an award fit for a princess. Deane School year 9 pupils Thomas Sweet and Sheetal Patel have joined a prestigious roll of honour by both receiving a Diana
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WALKS
THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION - BOLTON GROUP. The Saturday coach ramble will be going to the Peak District until February 2002. Sunday November 11 -- "The Kingfisher Trail" meet at the main car park Leverhulme Park at 2pm. Approx five miles. Details 01204
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Shakers warn off Newby admirers
BURY have issued a "hands-off" warning to club's chasing star striker Jon Newby. Chairman Terry Robinson has moved quickly to make it clear that Newby will not be sold. The chairman said that the sale of full-back Chris Armstrong to Oldham Athletic last
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RMI on course for Conference take-off
LEIGH RMI hope to find themselves in the top half of the Conference for the first time this season if they can beat Dover tomorrow. Things are finally looking up at the Hilton Park club after a disastrous start to the season and the Railwaymen will be
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Sound of Irish music accompanies comedy
IRISH eyes are set to be smiling at Bolton Octagon during its run of the gruesome black comedy A Skull in Connemara. The play by Martin McDonagh takes to the stage tonight, and runs until December 1. It is set in a tiny churchyard in rural Galway and
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Keep that news coming in
ALL contributions to the Angling Column are welcome please ring Glynn on 01024 439623 or e-mail glynn@gkateley.freeserve.co.uk.
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Magpies re-sign former Dale man Hicks
CHORLEY are keeping it in the family by signing former Rochdale player Graham Hicks. Graham's father Keith, a former Oldham player, played for Magpies boss Ken Wright at Radcliffe and Wright is pleased to have Hicks junior on board. "He was on loan with
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Open match at 'form' venue
FARNWORTH Anglers Association are to hold an open match on 'back in form' Boatshed adjacent to Tesco's in Walkden precinct. The match takes place this Sunday with the draw at 9.00am on the bank with fishing from 10.00 until 3.00. The all in cost is £7.00
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Tip man take the best
ROYAL Ashton A.C. held their third winterl eague match on Rumworth Reservoir and once again the tip men came out best. Jim Hanley used the tip to good effect when he caught a bream and numerous small skimmers on red maggot and worm to take the match with
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Fur and feather match date
THE ever popular Bolton Anglers Fur and Feather match takes place on Sunday 25th November on the Bolton Canal. The tickets are priced at £6 with optional pools on the day and included in the price is a pie and peas tea at the prize giving which follows
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Roach in the bag
THE weights might have dropped but there is still some Summer life left on Bradshaw Hall Fisheries Number Four Lodge with 30 anglers turning up for last Wednesday's open match. Not surprisingly though, it was roach bags that dominated with the resident
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Here's lesson to be learned
REGARDING John Wilkinson's comments on Tuesday, November 6. I only hope all young teenagers do as well. Good luck to John, I hope his family are proud of him. I only hope we hear more about John in the years to come. I have two teenage grandsons. I am
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Sitting in the street drinking
I REFER to the letter from John Wilkinson (BEN Letters page, Tuesday, November 6). This lad says his character has been judged on a can of beer. Well, why not? As an under-age drinker, he shouldn't be drinking alcohol at all. He shouldn't be drinking
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Save us from all of these eagle-like predators
AS A regular in Bolton town centre during the week, I come across some very interesting people. Those who look strange, talk to themselves, and generally act suspiciously. Even the most loyal of Boltonians can't deny it's rich in "odd culture". But those
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THE BEN SAYS: Sharing the day of rememberance with our children
THERE will be a poignant new element in this year's Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Victoria Square, Bolton. The proud old soldiers who survived major conflicts which claimed the lives of thousands of their contemporaries will be joined by Bolton schoolchildren
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THE BEN SAYS: Paying for good leisure services
IT is a worrying situation when cash problems threaten the future of Bolton's leisure centres. Currently, Bolton Council is proposing cuts in opening hours. But Council deputy Culture Director John Shepley says that, in their present form, the leisure
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Council Tax: The missing £5m
HOUSEHOLDERS who refuse to pay their council tax are costing the town more than £5 million worth of vital services. That is enough money to pay for miles of road resurfacing and street lighting, delivering thousands of meals-on-wheels to the elderly,
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When the Wanderers went to war
THE story of the Bolton Wanderers footballers who went away to war is part of the town's folklore. The hardback book which tells the story rapidly sold out a few years ago. Now it is being published in paperback and BEN feature writer Frank Elson dips
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The BEN's war time recipe for success . . .
CAN you imagine baking Christmas cake -- with powdered egg and lemon substitute? Well, that is what they used during World War Two and just after. And one Egerton woman has found these BEN recipes to prove it. Doreen Healey, a primary school teacher,
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Sorry!
APOLOGIES to anyone who was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Middlerow at Ikon and Sol Viva last Friday. The trendy new band pulled out of both gigs only hours before they were due on stage deciding to play in Bournemouth instead.
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Extra concert date
WELSH rockers Stereophonics have proved a big hit in Manchester with their forthcoming concert at the Arena having totally sold out. But the good news is that they have added an extra date and will also be wowing an audience at Manchester Arena on Sunday
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Striker link for Whites?
SPECULATION linking Wanderers with Rangers' striker, Kenny Miller, has caused a stir north and south of the border. Rangers say they have had no approach for the former Hibernian striker while Wolves, who took him on loan last month, are concerned that
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Travis concerts on film
TRAVIS release a live video and DVD later this month. The Scottish guitar heroes recorded 'More Than Us' live in Glasgow at the Gig on the Green concert and at Reading and Leeds festivals in August. The recording features 18 tracks including Turn, Why
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Reebok crowd trouble: Everton fans join the debate
A RETIRED headteacher and his two sons who were assaulted as they left a Bolton Wanderers match have slammed police actions. Other Wanderers fans have blamed the club for selling tickets in the home section of the Reebok Stadium to fans from Everton on
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Bolton duo miss final
BOLTON'S lone representatives in the International Pairs golf trophies competition just failed to make the final cut. Graham Fullarton and Alan Ramwell won the Turton men's pairs qualifying round which rewarded them with a trip to Ireland. They joined
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Abdication of responsibility
FOLLOWING the events at last week's game its quite clear that while we have a Premiership stadium and, at long last, a Premiership team, we still have an amateur organisation behind the scenes. At no other ground have I ever been to in the Premiership
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Slimmer Enid's winning weight loss puts her in line for top award
REMEMBER Enid Atkinson from Leigh? This remarkable woman is an ace-battler. She first had to fight breast cancer then, when she turned to food for comfort and her weight ballooned, she lost over half her body weight to become a trim size 12. Now, Enid
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Festive ideas night
A CHRISTMAS Ideas Night is to be held at Little Lever Cricket Club on W1 ednesday, November 14, at 8.30pm. Come and have an enjoyable evening.
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Stage date
MANCHESTER heroes The Fall take to the stage for what promises to be an action-packed live set on Thursday, November 29. The group plays the Footage and Firkin in Oxford Road, 8pm. Tickets, £9.50, are from 0161-832-1111.
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Workers' awards
NOMINATIONS are being sought among the 55 disabled people at Remploy in Bolton to find winners of the company's Making A Difference at Work Awards. The nationwide competition is open to all the disabled employees at the manufacturing unit on Manchester
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Motorist injured
A 21-YEAR-OLD motorist suffered minor injuries in an accident with a heavy goods vehicle in Westhoughton last night. Gary Holroyd, of Glenmore Close, Ladybridge, was driving along Southfield Road when his Vauxhall Astra careered across the road on a bend
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Former doctor's 100th birthday
A FORMER Bolton GP this week celebrated his 100th birthday. Dr William Simmons enjoyed a party with family and friends at Nazareth House, Prestwich. Father-of-ten Dr Simmons was born in Ireland and worked in Bolton for more than 50 years. Sister Theresa
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Not half surprised
THE Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee met for its monthly interest rate meeting this week and surprised the City with a half point cut rather than an expected quarter point cut. This is its seventh cut this year and brings the rates down to
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Court's arrest warrant
AFTER 14 adjournments in a case going back four years, magistrates at Rochdale decided to issue a warrant for the arrest of a Bolton man accused of burgling a charity shop in the town. Craig Hamer-Pieper, aged 30, of Holland Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton
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Arson attacks
ARSONISTS set three cars on fire last night in the Chorley Old Road area of Bolton. The wrecked vehicles were a Toyota Starlet, a Metro and a Peugeot. A private hire care was also set on fire in Tonge Moor. Crews were called out between 8pm and 11pm to
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Here's to you, Mrs Halliwell
MRS Thelma Halliwell is a good listener -- in fact, pupils at Gilnow Primary School in Bolton think she is the best. And they found a way to say "thank you" when they nominated Mrs Halliwell for the BEN Bouquet of the Week. Four pupils in Year 5 said
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Heroin withdrawal man jailed
A MAN has been jailed by Bolton magistrates for three separate offences. Robert Telford, aged 18, of Tig Fold Road, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to being a passenger in a stolen vehicle, handling stolen goods and failing to surrender to bail. Telford's solicitor
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Michael serves up a treat . . .
CHEF Michael Harrison has dished-up a new business venture. He turns up at customers' houses and takes care of the food while the dinner party host or hostess concentrates on entertaining the guests. "I am sure there are enough people in Bolton who want
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A brush with success
0A YOUNG boy's idea of a present for his favourite bear put him among the winners in a national drawing competition. Five-year-old Oliver Burns, and his classmates, at St John's RC Primary, Bromley Cross, are big fans of the Old Bear series of children's
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Special weekend to mark church's 125th year
A LITTLE Hulton church is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a weekend of events. The Parish Church of St Paul, Peel, which opened in 1876, will kick off the special weekend with a birthday family disco on December 14 at 7.30 pm. On Saturday, December
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Headteacher reinstated after special hearing
THE headteacher of a Ramsbottom primary school who was suspended in June following allegations of exam irregularities has been reinstated. Mr Mike Duce is expected to return to Peel Brow Primary School within the next two weeks. The decision to reinstate
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Remembrance Sunday events
A Concert for Armistice Day is being held in the Albert Halls, Bolton, at 7.30pm. Bolton symphony Orchestra perform under the direction of Stephen Threlfall. The soloist will be a pupil from Chetham's School of Music. Tickets are £6 and £4 from 01204
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Family even names toddler after their fictional boy hero
A FAMILY is so mad about Harry Potter their newest arrival was named after the fictional hero. Jill Broughton, aged 31, became a fan of JK Rowling's pint-sized wizard creation thanks to her 12-year-old niece Hannah Maycraft who is also crazy about the
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Woman to watch
BOLTON West MP Ruth Kelly's career progress has been compared to the speed of a "rocketing pheasant" by a judge at a political awards presentation. Ms Kelly, who became Economic Secretary to the Treasury in June, was named as the Minister to Watch at
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Schools invited to bid for £1m
BOLTON'S citizens of tomorrow are being invited to bid for a share of £1m for their schools. Barclays Plc has launched the latest round of its New Futures scheme which funds school-led community projects. Hailed as the UK's largest education sponsorship
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Mother's outrage at social services accolade
TRAGIC mum Brenda Rowley is outraged that Health Minister Alan Milburn has named Salford as one of the best 15 social services authorities in the country. The Astley mother, whose disabled son drowned in a foaming jacuzzi at his Eccles care home in 1998
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Suzanne is top of pupil pops
SCHOOL pupils across the country would love to settle down for a music lesson with Bury singing sensation Suzanne Shaw. The Hear'Say star has ranked top in a national poll which asked pupils who they would most like to see take a celebrity lesson at their
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How to remedy poor posture
CERTAIN muscles of the body are what you would call "Gravity Resisted". These muscles require strengthening, as they are the main muscle groups that keep your body in the upright position when standing. The following muscles are Gravity Resisted: Traps
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Stressed out in the North-west
WORKERS in the North-west are paying the price of long hours and deadline pressures, it is claimed. Research for this week's National Stress Awareness Day showed that businesses were failing to address the implications of the 24 hours a day, seven days
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United stars in strike firing line
MANCHESTER United, Liverpool, Sunderland and Arsenal stars will be in the firing line if the PFA strike vote is carried through writes Chris Sudlow, Internet Editor The first TV fixtures likely to be affected are: Liverpool v Sunderland, and Arsenal v
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REVIEWS by Steve Canavan
ALBUMS Westlife -- World Of Our Own This is the return of those five drippy boys from Ireland, most of who have big floppy haircuts and on the album cover are all dressed in co-ordinated satin shirts and jeans, each boy with one hand in his pocket. The
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TOUR CENTRES
5REEBOK STADIUM AND TOUR CENTRE, Middlebrook Leisure and Retail Park, Bolton. Take a look behind the scenes at the home of Bolton Wanderers. The tour begins at the new interactive Museum and Tour Centre and includes a visit to the players' dressing and
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CRAFTS
CRAFT FAIR at Howe Bridge Primary School, Leigh Road, Atherton on Saturday November 10, 11am-4pm. 50 stalls, Father Christmas arrives at 11.30am. Admission Adults 50p children 25p. For further details ring 01942 879941. VICTORIAN CRAFT FAIR on Saturday
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NORTH WEST ATTRACTIONS
HACK GREEN SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER, off the A530 Whitchurch road, Nantwich. Discover the secret world of nuclear government by entering the massive blast doors into the 35,000 sq ft complex where you will be transported into the chilling world of the Cold
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COUNTRY PARKS
MOSES GATE COUNTRY PARK, Farnworth, Bolton. Details 01204 334343. BLACKLEACH COUNTRY PARK, Hill Top Road, off Bolton Road, Walkden, Worsley. A beautiful 100 acre park with walking and angling, a bird sanctuary and Visitor Centre. Open dawn to dusk. Ring
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Nurse Pauline's cancer lesson
PAULINE TUCKER, a retired nurse from Breightmet, found out she had breast cancer only 10 months after a clear mammogram. Her message is "Do not be lulled into a false sense of security." She also wanted to shed light on some lesser-known aspects of life
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Remembering the home front
DURING the First World War (1914-18), when many men went off to fight, those left behind also had a vital role to play. Before the war, a woman's place had been firmly in the home, but now women took the place of men. In the cities, they endured dangerous
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Pupils' Remembrance Day message of peace
SCHOOLCHILDREN will be playing their part in Remembrance Sunday this year, pledging a special message of peace to the nation. During a remembrance ceremony in Victoria Square, Kirsty Byron, aged 11, of Brandwood Primary School, and Khaled Kaloo, aged
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Apartment plan for Bradshaw
A PLANNING application to build 54 apartments at Brook Saw Mills in Bradshaw has been submitted to Bolton Council. The proposal, by Newton-le-Willows based Gleeson homes, involves demolishing old industrial buildings on the land at Bradshaw Brow and includes
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Straight from the horse's mouth by Fred Done
HAS the title race been blown wide open? A look at the results last weekend suggests the balance of power may be swaying towards the red half of Merseyside. Two Michael Owen goals (now 6/1 to be top premier goalscorer) were enough to sink Manchester Unitd
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David's dream debut
Bury 3 Cardiff City 0 by Steve Canavan AT last, Bury are starting to show as much fight as their mascot. Robby The Bobby was ejected from Wednesday's match for brawling with his opposite number - Barclay The Bluebird. And Bury showed just as much aggression
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Waiting lists fall
WAITING lists at the Royal Bolton Hospital have fallen by 2.3 per cent, the government announced today (November 9) New figures revealed that overall waiting times for patients has fallen across the region. The number of patients waiting for surgery fell
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Soccer mascots in pitch brawl
VIOLENCE erupted at Bury Football Club on Wednesday when the mascots of the two rival teams traded punches. Bury's Robby the Bobby was thrown out of the ground -- for the second time this season -- after a violent brawl with the Cardiff mascot during
