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Fans up at dawn to see Harry weave his magic
BLEARY-eyed film fans had a wizard of a time when they attended the very first public screening of the Harry Potter blockbuster. Dozens of people were up at the crack of dawn to make their way to the UGC Cinema in Astley Bridge for an 8am preview of the
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Sam's transfer deals in two years
PLAYERS IN Gareth Farrelly, John O'Kane, Franck Passi, Paul Ritchie, Alan Johnson, Gareth Grant (loan), Darren Holloway (loan), Michael Kapreilian, Anthony Barness, Simon Charlton, Michael Ricketts, Leam Richardson, Paul Wheatcroft, Per Frandsen, Emanuele
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Cash-strapped Sam knows his trade
HEAVEN help the registrations department at the Football Association! Sam Allardyce reckons he is prepared to start wheeling and dealing to get his squad up to scratch for the Premiership. If he can't have the cash to get the players he wants, he will
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Food fair fun
A FOOD fair is being held at St Andrew's Methodist Church, Tonge Moor Road, on Saturday November 17 from 11am. There will be stalls and activities including food-tasting, food printing, silk screen printing, and raffle and tombola stalls.
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Barn in flames
A DISCARDED cigarette is thought to have been responsible for a barn blaze which destroyed 15 tonnes of straw in Mosley Common. The fire broke out at Leyland Farm on City Road. Firefighters battled for more than three hours to control the blaze.
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Organ scandal memorial
A COUPLE attended a memorial service held for people affected by the Alder Hey organ scandal. Denise and Bill Green, of Hulton Avenue, Walkden, joined hundreds of others at the event, held for relatives and friends in Liverpool. The couple lost their
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Mobile phone man cleared
A MAN has been cleared by Rochdale magistrates of dishonestly handling two out of 31 mobile phones which went missing from a catalogue distribution centre. The magistrates decided that even though Paul Stuart Andrews, aged 38, of Chesham Fold Road, Bury
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Bolton free from foot and mouth
FARMERS across rural Bolton were celebrating after livestock movement restrictions imposed in the wake of the foot and mouth outbreak were officially lifted. However, a special 'Autumn Movement' licences must be obtained by any farmer wanting to transport
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THE top £1,000 prize in this week's Bolton Hospice Lottery draw goes to the holder of ticket number
The second prize of £200 goes to the holder of ticket 37960 who lives in Lostock, and the third top prize of £50 has been won by the holder of ticket 03526 who live in Little Lever. The holders of the following tickets have won £10 each. 00168 00482 00720
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Can poor posture cause back and neck pain??
POOR posture is caused when muscle imbalance imposes stresses on the underlying structures of ligaments and joints, resulting in certain deformities of the spine. WHAT IS GOOD AND BAD POSTURE? Posture is a term used to describe the alignment of the body
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Town flies the flag for poppy appeal
A FLAG has been flying above Bolton Town Hall this week during the countdown to Remembrance Sunday. The standard highlights the annual poppy appeal organised by the Royal British Legion. An exhibition recalling Bolton's fallen heroes is also on display
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A capital idea to boost town tourism
BOLTON hoteliers held a meeting in London in a bid to boost tourism and trade in the borough. The M61 Meetings Group, which was set up in February to encourage more conferences and training courses, used the event to explain to firms the benefits of coming
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Crime rises, but more are caught
CRIME in Bolton has risen almost six per cent during the last six months, police figures reveal. According to the Greater Manchester Police Authority, there were 18,271 recorded incidents in the town between April 1 and September 30. This compares with
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Bolton's life-savers take a centre stage
Water Place lifeguards star in regional training video IT IS time to move over Pamela Anderson! Bolton's answer to Baywatch is making it onto the small screen -- and The Water Place lifeguards are taking a starring role. The swimming pool in the town
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Summer 95 Pool League
CLUBBERS were the winners of the Summer 95 Pool League Champion of Champions with a 4-1 win over Levers-Alone. Andy Southworth started the ball rolling for the Clubbers with a 2-0 win over Lloyd Clarke. In the second game, Mick Egan for the Clubbers,
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RADCLIFFE AND DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE
RESULTS: Premier Division -- Staff of Life A 5 Rainsough Brew 2; LLWMC 3 Old Tower A 4; Hamers Arms 2 S/Seat Lib A 5; Church C Sp St 4 Roach Ht 3. First Division -- Bridge Tav A 2 Swan A 5; L Raglan A 5 Victoria Ht 2; Derby Ht A 4 Swan Tott 3; Morning
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Turton and Edgworth Pool
RESULTS: Division One -- Egerton CC 7 Belmont Bull 0; Royal Oak B 6 Bay Mare 1; White Horse A 3 Pack Horse B 4; Pineapple 3 HBSC 4. Dunscar Arms A have withdrawn, this fixture is now a bye and all results against them have been deleted from league records
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HORWICH & DISTRICT GAMES LEAGUE
DARTS RESULTS -- Bay Horse 8, Rivington Club 10; Black Bull 14, Crown Hotel 4; Horwich Cons 7, Schooner Inn 11; Squirrel Hotel B 10, Bowling Green 8; St Mary's B 13, Squirrel Hotel A 5; Vic & Albert v Reform Club*; Vic Tavern v St Mary's A*. P W D
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The great and the good
THE report that John Charles is showing early signs of Alzheimer's will sadden all those who had the privilege of seeing the Gentle Giant in his prime for Leeds, Juventus and Wales writes Gordon Sharrock "Il Buon Gigante" - as he is still reverantly referred
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FARNWORTH & DISTRICT SNOOKER LEAGUE
WEEK 9, OCTOBER 30 WALKDEN Labour 1, Q Club 8; Dixon Green A 3, K & R Conservative 6; Cuemasters C 5, Walkden CC 3; Hawkers B 5.5, WRBL 2.5; Cuemasters B 1, Cuemasters A 8; Hare & Hounds 1, Hawkers A 8; Farnworth Snooker 7, Cuemasters D 1; LLWMC
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Bolton Conservation League
Pairs competition first round (To be completed by November 22): G Haslam/P Santley (Rumworth) v J Mackey/T Coan (A. Bridge), winners at home to F McGilligan/S Partington (Rumworth); F Barnes/B Barnes (Central) v D Rushton/K Casey (Horwich), winners at
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Bolton League fixtures for Monday, November 12:
Section A -- Ellesmere v Bradshaw Cons; Plodder Lane v Farnworth Snooker; Bolton Snooker v Hawker Siddeley; Halliwell Cons v Northfield; Horwich RMI v Cuemasters A1; First Bus v Greenfields; Rileys A2 v Rileys A1; Cuemasters A2 v Deane Cons. Section B
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Setting a hot pace ...
THREE Bolton firefighters were part of the Greater Manchester Fire Service cross country team which won the Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service cross country race. Steve Kenyon seventh, Terry Orrell eighth, Andy Stephenson ninth, and Eric Ranicar
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Jebb sets a new course record
FOUR members of Bolton Tri Club travelled up to the Lake District at the weekend to take part in the Kendal Duathlon. The race consisted of a 2.5 mile run, followed by a 12 mile cycle and a further 2.5 mile run. Although relatively short, the event difficulty
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Super Jim is top vet
BOLTON Harriers' super-vet Jim McNulty ran a superb race to take the Over 65 award in last Sunday's Nike Through the Villages race in Chorley, writes Andy Parker. McNulty completed the 8.5-mile circuit in 61 minutes 09 to win his category by a huge margin
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Bobby was innocent!
BURY Football Club will not be taking any further action after a midweek punch up involving their mascot. Robbie The Bobby -- Bury's mascot named after the founder of the modern day police force Robert Peel -- was involved in a touchline brawl with his
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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 they were closer to finding the man who gunned down
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Do the burn!
ASIAN women are being encouraged to put the best foot forward and take the right steps to good health. The new initiative has been organised by Bolton Council to tackle the health problems suffered by the town's Asian women. New figures reveal Asian women
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'We don't back the Taliban'
RELIGIOUS leaders in Bolton have dismissed reports that extremist Muslims in the town are preparing to fight for the Taliban in its war against the US and Britain. A spokesman for an Islamic group based in Pakistan has claimed that a small number of Bolton
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Referee numbers on the decline
CONTINUING our weekly pulse-taking of our 'patient' - the local football scene - we speak this Saturday to two gentlemen who assess the overall state of health from the referee's standpoint. Keith Whittaker has been with the Bolton Referees Society since
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Les hands over cash
A CHEQUE presentation for £750, by Embassy World and England darts player Les Fitton, on behalf of organiser Lancashire Darts Chairman Jim Rhodes to St Ann's Hospice, takes place at the Shirt Club, Hampson Street, Radcliffe, on Friday, November 16, at
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Four in the running
IN the Bolton Darts League in aid of The Bolton Senior Gateway Club for mentally handicapped adults the 133 and over table for Ladies have four joint leaders -- Denise Meanley, Alison Redburn, Edith Stephens and Maureen Taylor with three each. Following
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Watch your step, Silvestre
WHO's a silly boy, then? United defender Mikael Silvestre, for one writes Chris Sudlow Every time he goes to play for France one of his chums in the local press asks him how he is doing at United. So what is his response? He opens his mouth and bleats
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U-15s in need of winning tonic
BOLTON Under 15s manager Jason Nash must be wondering where the town team's first win will come from. The Under 15s have lost all five games played so far this season and they are anchored at the foot of the Greater Manchester Schools' League table. They
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Professor helps fight to keep courts open
THE fight against controversial plans to close Bolton Magistrates Court took a new twist today. Bolton Council has commissioned a university professor to conduct an independent survey into the effects closing the court would have on the town -- and on
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£1,500 fine and ban for death crash lorry driver
A LORRY driver who took his eyes off the road and caused a crash which resulted in the death of a Westhoughton man, has walked free from court. Michael Turner, aged 43, was cleared of causing death by dangerous driving, but convicted on a reduced charge
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Gordon Sharrock's Reebok Diary
SATURDAY: THEY leave it late but Wanderers stop the rot of three successive home Premiership defeats when they snatch a 2-2 draw with Everton. Per Frandsen ends the Reebok goal drought with a quickly-taken free kick but the Toffees hit back with goals
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The great and the good
THE report that John Charles is showing early signs of Alzheimer's will sadden all those who had the privilege of seeing the Gentle Giant in his prime for Leeds, Juventus and Wales writes Gordon Sharrock "Il Buon Gigante" - as he is still reverantly referred
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What now for Banks?
WHERE to now for Steve Banks? Two weeks ago he was making his Premiership debut at Aston Villa and now he is having to content himself with being third in the Reebok pecking order. Sam Allardyce had already made it clear that, if he could get Richard
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David's a darling - 30 years on
THE last time I saw David Cassidy in concert I was wearing my very best clothes - a rather fetching ensemble consisting of pale blue fake-fur bomber jacket, petrol blue parallel trousers and the highest pair of metallic blue platform clogs ever. Thankfully
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Hair's to Sara
BOLTON radio star Sara Cox has been awarded the honour of having the Best Fringe by Hair magazine. The Radio One DJ has recently dyed her hair bleach-blonde.
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Arson blaze hits store
A FIRE that arsonists started in a bin, spread to an equipment store at the rear of a cleaning contractors in Chorley Old Road, Bolton. Firefighters were called to the shop shortly before 4am today. Hundreds of pounds worth of equipment was destroyed.
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Life savers do battle
LIFE-SAVING championships are coming to the new £32 million Manchester Aquatics Centre -- the swimming and diving venue for the Commonwealth Games. A record 1,232 entries have been submitted to compete in a wide rang of events on November 17 and 18. The
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Lollipop ladies' silver service
LONG serving school crossing patrols in Bolton have been presented with special certificates to mark their many sterling years of service. Five women have completed 25 years service and a further 23 have passed 10 years and their work has been marked
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Can poor posture cause back and neck pain?
POOR posture is caused when muscle imbalance imposes stresses on the underlying structures of ligaments and joints, resulting in certain deformities of the spine. WHAT IS GOOD AND BAD POSTURE? Posture is a term used to describe the alignment of the body
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Drive blindly -- and raise some money
PEOPLE are being given the opportunity to experience driving blind. The challenge will involve 120 visually impaired guide dog owners and their blindfolded guests driving four, two and one wheel vehicles around a specially designed course. The British
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Bobby was innocent!
BURY Football Club will not be taking any further action after a midweek punch up involving their mascot. Robbie The Bobby -- Bury's mascot named after the founder of the modern day police force Robert Peel -- was involved in a touchline brawl with his
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ASTLEY BRIDGE & DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE
P W L F A Pt VBQ Seven ... 16 13 3 58 22 84 Simply the Bowler ... 16 13 3 57 23 83 Beer Monsters ... 16 9 7 44 36 62 Edge Tavern ... 14 10 3 40 30 58 Sportsman All Stars ... 15 9 6 39 36 57 Stork Five ... 15 7 8 36 39 50 Bowling Gn B/rd ... 16 7 9 35
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Leaders lose, but keep top spot
BOWLING Green hold top spot in Section Three in the Bolton and District Winter Pool League. Bowling Green, going down 3-4 to Allstars, still keep top spot with a five point lead over joint second Greenwood and Tempest Trickers. Greenwood's 5-2 win over
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DEANE & DAUBHILL POOL LEAGUE
JENNINGS BUILDERS PREMIER SECTION P W L F A Pt Patriots... 2 2 0 7 3 11 Oasis A... 2 1 1 6 4 8 Rumworth A... 2 1 1 6 4 8 Young Guns... 2 1 1 5 5 7 Beasts... 2 1 1 4 6 6 Deaf A... 2 1 1 4 6 6 Waggoner... 1 1 0 3 2 5 Roy's Rovers... 2 0 2 3 7 3 Bombers.
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Life savers do battle
LIFE-SAVING championships are coming to the new £32 million Manchester Aquatics Centre -- the swimming and diving venue for the Commonwealth Games. A record 1,232 entries have been submitted to compete in a wide rang of events on November 17 and 18. The
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Renton stars as Rammy struggle through
ONLY a limited number of matches were played in the first round of the divisional cups with the majority of teams receiving a bye into round two. Ramsbottom A holders of the Brian Gittins Cup won a close match at Nomads A 7-2, Nomads receiving six points
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Horwich show they mean business with powerful display
HORWICH RMI Harriers proved they mean business at the second of this year's SE Lancs XC League races, writes Gareth Hughes. They secured team placings of first lady vet 35, lady vet 40, second senior ladies, male vet 40 and male vet 50 and third senior
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Through the Villages Race:
Horwich Harriers' race results 1. A Jones (East Cheshire) 45.03; 2. D Hale (Salford) 46.21; 3. A McVey 1st JM (Horwich RMI) 47.08; 4. P Muller 1st V40 (Wrekin) 47.24; 6. D Shaw (Bolton) 48.24; 7. R Jackson (Horwich RMI) 48.52; 73. J Leyland V50 1.00.35
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You ain't nothing but a guide dog
THE king of rock and roll is back -- in the guise of Bolton's madcap fund-raiser Rod Arthern! He is giving Elvis fans a star-studded excuse to don the flamboyant garb of the rock superstar to mark the 25th anniversary of The King's death next year. Elvis
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Let the teachers get on with their teaching
A BOLTON headteacher has called for the Government to get on with its work and let teachers get on with theirs. And Turton High School head Frank Vigon warned that if the Government wants to stem the tide of teachers leaving the profession it must do
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Shirley's Girls... 1 1 0 11 4 2 Boardwalkers... 1 1 0 10 5 2 Carol's Girls... 1 1 0 9 6 2 Wanderers... 1 1 0 9 6 2 Farmers... 1 1 0 8 7 2 3-in-a-bed... 1 1 0 8 7 2 Cattle Market... 1 0 1 7 8 0 Jackie's Girls... 1 0 1 7 8 0 Guns/Roses... 1 0 1 6 9 0 RAOB
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Waywell looks for cup tonic
LEIGH RMI will hope to forget money worries and correct their disappointing cup form when they take on old adversaries Chorley in the Lancashire Cup First Round on Tuesday. The Railwaymen were told this week their wages will be cut as part of a cost-cutting
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Cut price Shakers' big crowd hope
BURY are hoping for a bumper crowd for Sunday's clash with Northampton Town after inviting fans to bring a guest in a special cut price offer. Supporters can bring a friend to the game (kick off 3pm at Gigg Lane) for just £5. The guest tickets will be
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Astler Bridge Dart League Pairs' date
THE Ladies Pairs will be on Monday, November 12, at the Bowling Green, Blackburn Road, draw will be at 8.30pm. £1 per player. The Men's Pairs will be at the Lord Raglan, Halliwell Road. Amendments to winter fixtures -- Men Section Three letter J, Spread
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TRIPLE "D" LEAGUE
A COMMITTEE meeting will be held on Monday at the Derby Ward Labour Club, commencing at 7.30pm. Will all members please attend. Alterations to Fixtures -- Men Section One: Rose/Crown closed. Team now play at White Horse, Edgworth, same night of play,
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Wage cut blow for RMI players
CASH-hit Leigh RMI have told their players they must face a pay cut. Chairman Chris Healey met the first team squad to announce the decision but insisted there is no intention of the club not fulfilling their fixtures in the Conference. "I have told the
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Bury's breath of fresh air
BURY take on Northampton Town in what will be a new experience for the Shakers - Sunday football. And it will also be a new experience for David Borley. The new star in the Bury ranks is no longer the new boy and will find the weight of expectancy on
