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Overworked and yet so dedicated
I WOULD like to thank all the staff on A4 Ward of the Royal Bolton Hospital where I stayed overnight for tests etc. My thanks also go to Miss Mobb for her kindness. The nurses and doctors are really overworked. Things need to change. The long hours they
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Invitation to our festive ceremony
MAY I please extend a very warm invitation to all the residents of Horwich, to join me on the occasion of the lighting of the Civic Christmas Tree at the Crown Roundabout on Friday, December 7, at 6pm. The ceremony will be followed by the usual short
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Teenagers who felt trapped
AS a former pupil at Mount St Joseph, I was saddened to learn of the death of Charlene Dyson from drugs. I was a few years older than Charlene, but, despite this, I always remembered her as a bright, intelligent and attractive girl and to see her fall
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Violence is not the way forward
AS MANY readers will be aware, Bolton Quakers are holding a Silent Vigil for Peace on the Town Hall steps each Thursday evening from 6-6.30pm. They invite people of all faiths and none, who share the belief that violence is not the way forward to join
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Will katie see Santa?
A YOUNGSTER who braved a major operation to repair her crippled feet looks set to miss a meeting with Santa in Lapland -- because of a booking blunder. Little Katie Power is in danger of being dropped from the once-in-a-lifetime trip because there are
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Patterson legal row
ROSSENDALE have reported Scarborough to the FA for making an 'illegal approach' to midfielder Mark Patterson. The former Wanderers and Bury star has joined the Conference club as player-coach this week and, while Dale don't want to hold the player back
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Gordon Sharrock's Reebok Diary
SATURDAY: WANDERERS drop into the bottom half of the table for the first time as they wait for their Sunday fixture at Ipswich ... meanwhile, George Burlye's top scorer, Marcus Stewart, is sidelined for at least six weeks after suffering a broken jaw
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Whites force 'experts' to eat their words
FANTASY football has taken on a whole new meaning for Wanderers' fans this season. Far from being the whipping boys the critics had suggested they would be in the Premiership, they have already knocked Liverpool, Leeds, Arsenal and Manchester United out
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Wanderers 0, Fulham 0: How the afternoon unfolded
RIVAL bosses, Sam Allardyce and Jean Tigana, who duelled in the Nationwide League last season, named unchanged teams on the back of the previous week's successes. Wanderers' victory at Ipswich took them to eighth in the table while a 3-1 home win over
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Caravan fire
VANDALS broke into a parked caravan and set seating on fire last night. The caravan, parked in a side lane near the owner's house in Spring Lane, Radcliffe was badly damaged by the blaze after the arsonists prised open a window to get inside.
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Church's £4,500 aid
PARISHIONERS from a town centre church have raised £4,500 for aid agencies working in Afghanistan. St Edmund's Roman Catholic Church, St Edmund's Street, Bolton, raised the money through service collections. The cash has been sent to the Catholic Aid
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Alzheimer's advice for store shoppers
MEMBERS of the Alzheimer's Society will be offering advice to shoppers next week. The Bolton and district support group will at the pharmacy in at Tesco Extra at Middlebrook on Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm, and on Friday from 10am to noon. They welcome anyone
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A new face falls under the spotlight at Blackpool
THE Grand Theatre, Blackpool, has a new general manager. He is Peter Cutchie, who replaces Stephanie Sirr. Mr Cutchie takes up the role in January 2002. He is presently head of theatre and arts for Darlington Borough Council's Arts Service. He is also
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Coffee morning
KINDHEARTED people in Horwich enjoyed a cuppa in aid of a good cause. An all day coffee morning held at the Resource Centre in Beaumont Road raised £110.30 for Children In Need. A group of supporters also raised money by sporting hats for the day, including
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Cup for kind youngsters
YOUNGSTERS who carry out acts of kindness are being sort for a new award, sponsored by Bolton's Rotarians. The Cup of Kindness award will be given to those who have shown exceptional help and humanity to others. Nominees should be below 21 and have not
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Katie's story time
WHITEFIELD schoolgirl Katie Schofield is one of five Lancashire children whose work will appear in a Christmas book of short stories after winning the Staples' Writing Competition. Katie, aged 13, from Whitefield was one of 13,000 entries and her work
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Bolton Hospice draw results
THE top £1,000 prize in this week's Bolton Hospice Lottery draw goes to the holder of ticket number 24044. The winner lives in Bolton The second prize of £200 goes to the holder of ticket 22722 ,who lives in Harwood, and the third top prize of £50 has
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Yes hope for repeat success
ROCK group Yes repeat a legendary concert they first performed with fully symphony orchestra in 1970, when they come to Manchester. The line up of Chorley's Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass), Steve Howe (guitars) and Alan White (drums) is touring
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Bakery's Marlene hangs up pinny
THE head of the school visit programme for Warburtons has retired after 12 years of education work with thousands of school children. Marlene Shepherd, of Bolton, hung up her pinny last week at Croston Primary School in Leyland. Marlene pioneered the
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Animal enclosure future in balance
A QUESTION mark hangs over the future of the animal enclosure at Lilford Park in Leigh. The Leigh mini zoo, which would have been axed 10 years ago but for a massive community campaign, has been closed to the public since the outbreak of foot and mouth
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Euro MP welcomes animal welfare moves
NORTH-WEST Euro MP David Sumberg has welcomed a European Parliament ruling approving recommendations to improve the welfare of animals during transportation in Europe. Each year, more than two million animals are transported across Europe and beyond.
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Weightlifter took heroin overdose in hotel
A HEROIN user took his own life in a Bolton hotel room after taking eleven times the fatal dose of the drug. Firefighters were forced to break into the premises and discovered the body, an inquest heard. Philip Rose, aged 30, of Rochdale, was discovered
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Post office woman stole benefit books
A BOLTON woman who stole benefit books at a Leyland post office where she worked has walked free from court. She appeared with a colleague who also walked free from Preston Crown Court. The court heard that thousands of pounds were obtained as a result
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Helpline for Asian children at risk
ETHNIC minority children in Bolton who are in need of help or at risk of harm will be able to call the NSPCC's new Asian Child Protection Helpline. It is a free service where youngsters can talk in confidence in their first language including Hindi, Urdu
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Nativity blow for Brownlow pupils
CHILDREN at arson-hit Brownlow Fold Primary School will miss their annual Nativity Play this year. The school hall is still out of bounds after being badly damaged in a blaze in September. And it means that many of the planned festive activities -- including
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Marketing appointment
BOLTON-based marketing agency dragonphly has welcomed Warwick Taylor as its new business development director. The agency is a subsidiary of azurri Computer Systems Ltd, a company based on the Wingates Industrial Estate at Westhoughton. Mr Taylor, aged
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Fairer tribunal system welcomed
BOLTON and Bury Chamber is applauding Government moves to tackle the rise in employment tribunal applications. They involve measures to ensure that employees follow internal grievance procedures before taking an employer to a tribunal. The reforms, published
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Wanderers in Italian link
WANDERERS are looking for rich pickings from two famous Serie A clubs who have hit on hard financial times. Sam Allardyce says there is no substance to repeated speculation that he is trying to sign Parma's 31-year-old Cameroon international striker Patrick
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Super Kieron a hot potter
KIERON Ashworth, 14, won the Pontins 11-14 national pool final. Kieron, of Fern Street, Farnworth, beat off the challenge of the winners of all the other regions in the country to win the overall prize at Prestatyn in North Wales. He beat Martin Bell,
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DEANE & DAUBHILL POOL LEAGUE
GREYHOUND overtake The Hare is the big news in Section Four. The Greyhound take a two-point lead over the Hare and Hounds after only conceding three frames in as many games, but both teams must keep a close eye on the Oasis B lurking in third place with
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BOLTON & DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE
NEXT Monday November 26 at 8.30pm we have the first round of the League Rules Individuals in the Bolton & District Winter Pool League. With an entry of 100 players, and 32 venues, all winning venues winners must have their results in on time -- Sunday
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Andrea eyes Games glory
BOLTON'S former British table tennis champion Andrea Holt is planning to make a comeback for the Commonwealth Games. The 31-year-old who topped the national rankings for 10 years retired from the sport two years ago but is aiming to fly the flag for her
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BOLTON & DISTRICT SNOOKER LEAGUE
WOULD all players please note that the Second Round of the Section Knockouts will be played on Wednesday, December 5. The complete draw will be published in next Saturday's edition. Highest breaks to date -- Section A: C Steadman 76 (Cuemasters); Section
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Rashleigh on a winner
JANET Rashleigh, wearing new cross country spikes, recorded her first win over the country this season. The North West Women's league held their second race of the series in conjunction with the men's Manchester League at Woodbank Park, Stockport. After
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Super Tom is a big country hit
TOM Lancashire again pushed the name of Bolton Harriers to the forefront of British Cross-Country running with a superb second place in the seaside resort of Margate last weekend. In the biggest cross-country meeting in Britain so far this season, Tom
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Sick of excuses
THE Greater Manchester Police sick leave rate is the second highest in the country. And the number of officers away from the beat -- which of course includes Bolton -- due to illness is increasing each year. A report tells us that during the last 12 months
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Best is yet to come
ASK Barbara Dickson, star of stage, record and screen what the highlight of her career has been and she will not tell you. "It might not have happened yet," she explains. Barbara, 54, is due to perform in Manchester in her latest hit role on stage --
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Head's call for support
THE headteacher of troubled Longsight Primary School has appealed to parents for their full support in the fight to save the school. George Hadfield, who has run the school in Hough Fold Way for almost six years, said: "Many parents walk past schools
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RMI hope for bumper gate
LEIGH RMI are hoping they will get a bumper crowd for their next home game against Margate. The Conference fixture against the Kent outfit has been brought forward from December 29 to December 8 and officials are hoping fans will help ease their financial
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SCHOOLS SOCCER by GRAEME HOLLINSHEAD
U-14s get off the mark in style BOLTON Under 14s have finally won their first game of the season. And what a win it was - a 1-0 triumph against Merseyside schoolboy giants Liverpool. The Bolton youngsters opened the scoring in the first minute through
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Time to change these unfair rules
RAMSBOTTOM United club secretary John Maher is calling for the powers-that-be to take what he regards as way overdue action on a serious anomaly in the football discipline system. John, a well known, highly respected and popular figure on the local scene
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DERBY DARTS
P W L F A Pts Shirley's Girls... 3 3 0 32 13 6 Jackie's Girls... 3 2 1 28 17 4 Boardwalkers... 2 2 0 19 11 4 Wanderers... 3 2 1 25 20 4 3-in-a-Bed... 2 2 0 17 13 4 Guns/Roses... 3 1 2 22 23 2 Carol's Girls... 3 1 2 21 24 2 Cattlemarket... 3 1 2 21 24
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BOLTON SUPER LEAGUE TEAMS
THE BOLTON BDO Men's team in the Lancashire GMC Super League Darts play Bury away tomorrow at a venue near the football ground. All players to meet at The Moonlight Club, St George's Road, Bolton for 11.30am. Any player who cannot attend should contact
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England's good night
AN England team were in top form in a match in aid of St Ann's Hospice at the Shirt Club, Radcliffe. Scores -- Les Fitton 180(3), 140(2), 137, 100(8), 97, 95, Pat Middleton 133 95(2) 89 83(4), Graham Warburton 140 135 120 100(4) 99 95, Tina Middleton
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Spring in Lamb's step
THE Astley Bridge Area Darts League Men's pairs was won by John Court and Ian Roe (The Lamb), runners up were Dean Edge (Roundhouse) and Mark Savidge (The Flyers), semi finalists Wayne Taylor/Wayne Merrick (The Lamb) and Ken Smith (Roundhouse)/Bernard
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So very pleased with our prizes...
JUST a note to say a very big thank you for my "Hornby Train Set", presented by the Manager of Hobbycraft. The manager was wonderful, and I can't wait to construct the train set with my dad and, hopefully, buy lots more. Once again, thank you to the Bolton
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These tragic deaths
THE tragic deaths of Carly and Charlene raises the issues of drugs and prostitution. But how do these children get into these situations? Do they just "fall in with the wrong crowd" and parents realise too late? Or are we not as interested in our children's
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Trying to get housing benefit
I AM a 77-years-old severely disabled OAP living in warden-controlled accommodation. Last week I had to fill in a form to get housing benefit. When my husband was alive he received a small pension from the NHS whom he worked for before retirement. When
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A WEEK IN WESTMINSTER
By David Crausby, MP for Bolton North east EARLIER this year I was appointed to the Defence Select Committee. While the Defence Committee has traditionally operated in an amicable and non-partisan way in its own proceedings, it has not hesitated to launch
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Men badly burned after suspicious fire
POLICE are investigating after two men were taken to hospital with severe burns early today following a car fire in Bolton. It is believed the men, aged 18 and 22, stopped a passing ambulance in Great Lever some time after fire crews attended the blaze
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Carly: Poster appeal to catch killer
POSTERS appealing for information into the murder of teenage prostitute Carly Bateman in The Haulgh in Bolton are being distributed throughout the town this weekend. Carly's naked body was discovered in an alley behind Crawford Avenue in the early hours
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Hendry so happy to help Whitlow
COLIN Hendry might be struggling to get a game for Wanderers but the veteran Scot is still having an influence on the Premiership campaign, according to "rookie" centre half Mike Whitlow. The Reebok club captain, who is enjoying a new lease of life after
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Can Jani solve long term problem?
JANI Viander could finally provide the solution to Wanderers' goalkeeping problems. The Reebok new boy is determined to follow in the footsteps of fellow Finn, Jussi Jaaskelainen, by making a name for himself in the Premiership. And Sam Allardyce hinted
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Sam's a jealous guy
SAM Allardyce confessed to the sin of envy today as he measured the massive gulf in the financial fortunes of Wanderers and Fulham - rivals in last season's promotion battle. The Reebok boss continues to operate under severe financial constraints that
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Lampies start CD war
ODDS on favourite for this year's Christmas number one, Light Up The World by The Lampies, might not be setting the dance floor alight, but has proved a huge hit with anyone below the age of 10. BEN reporter Gayle Evans had to give up on the task of reviewing
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Wanderers v Fulham: Live Reports
BEN Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock is at the Reebok for the visit of Fulham. For the latest team news, half-time report and full-time verdict this is the site to be at. Click HERE for the news as it happens
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Wanderers winners in a stalemate
Wanderers 0, Fulham 0 by Gordon Sharrock WANDERERS failed again to claim their first home victory since August 28 but they showed how much progress they have made since following Fulham into the Premiership last May. A year ago, Jean Tigana's Cottagers
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Club gets walking
MEMBERS of the Bolton HF Walking Club enjoyed a week's rambling in Northumberland and had walks in the Bamburgh, Seahouses, Dunstanburgh Castle and Warkworth areas.
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Car blaze
A FORD Escort was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Slack Fold Lane, Farnworth, early today. A Mercedes van was targeted by arsonists in Moss Lane, Walkden, last night and the cab was destroyed.
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Half century WI
STONECLOUGH Women's Institute celebrated its 50th birthday with a meal in the church hall. Following the meal, on Thursday, November 15, all WI members and guests were presented with an inscribed pen and a souvenir package.
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Crash road sealed off
A STRETCH of Darwen Road in Bromley Cross was sealed off by police early today following a road accident. Police joined fire and ambulance crews at the scene just before 1am after residents reported a Ford Escort lying on its roof. No one was found inside
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Raith Rovers starlet on trial
WANDERERS are giving a trial to Raith Rovers' 17-year-old midfield starlet Derek Niven.
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Coins on cards collectors needed
A CHILDREN'S charity is asking for volunteers to take part in their coin collection card scheme. The Foundation for the Brain Injured Infant, which was founded in 1990, is looking for people who will help fill in their card with 25 pound coins, collected
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Car blaze at crime-hit health centre
A CAR was destroyed in a suspected arson attack early today at a crime plagued Bolton health centre. Fire crews were called to a car park at Avondale Health Centre in Brownlow Fold just after midnight. An Austin Metro was destroyed in the blaze, which
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Nat signs in for Wartime Wanderers book
WANDERERS' President Nat Lofthouse was at the club shop with the joint authors of Wartime Wanderers - the dramatic story of the players who went to war - to sign copies of the book before the Fulham game. Click HERE to see our Wartime Wanderers review
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Fantasy League got Wanderers all wrong
THE Daily Telegraph's Fantasy Football valuations on the Wanderers' players reflected the critics' views that the team was destined to be fighting a losing battle to stay in the Premiership. The current points show how they all got it wrong. Bruno N'Gotty
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Singers seek their fortune
TWO young Bolton singers are in London today in a bid to land a record contract. Lauren Crossley, aged 16, from Farnworth, and Hayley Roberts, aged 14, from Boothstown, entered the Roadshow Competition -- a contest held across the country to find emerging
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Picture memories of World War heroes
LITTLE Lever Library is displaying an exhibition of pictures of the men who lost their lives in the two World Wars. The pictures accompany brief details of the soldiers lives and the circumstances of their death. Although for one man the report ends with
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Academy rejects ban allegations
WANDERERS' Academy have denied allegations that they are preventing boys playing for the town teams. Officials of Bolton Schools Under 15s and Under 14s claim they are struggling this season because their best players are unavailable due to academy commitments
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Teenager's killer 'stages hunger strike'
THE killer of a teenager whose dismembered body parts were found 60 miles apart was today staging a prison protest in a bid to be moved from his cell. William Beggs -- once jailed for the murder of a Bolton man -- is understood to be refusing prison food
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Top police award for Rachel
A COMMUNITY-spirited teenager who devotes hundreds of hours to helping other youngsters was officially recognised last night. Rachel West, from Bromley Cross, was presented with her Bolton Young Citizen of the Year award at the final of the Greater Manchester
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Top honour for hero who saved woman
A TEENAGE hero who saved a suicidal woman from drowning in the River Irwell is to be honoured by the police. Christopher Park from Radcliffe was 19 when he risked his life to rescue a 29-year-old woman in Manchester. He is to be awarded the Chief Constable's
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Two weeks sick a year for police officers
POLICE officers in the Greater Manchester force including the Bolton division are off sick two weeks a year, according to the latest figures. A report presented to the Police Authority's management and audit commission stated the average number of days
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Second chance to shine . . .
THREE weeks ago, budding Bolton singer Rebecca Goven was in tears after being told she would not go through to the Pop Idol final. But now she will take centre stage on the ITV1 show after being given a second chance. The 23-year-old is to replace previous
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REVIEWS
By Steve Canavan, Jane Bullock and David Crookes ALBUMS Robbie Williams -- Swing When You're Winning He might look like a young Norman Wisdom on the cover as opposed to his usual gorgeous self, but Robbie fans shouldn't fret as this has got to rate as
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RADCLIFFE & DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE
RESULTS Premier Division -- S of Life A 4, Hare & Hounds 3; LLWMC 3, Roach Ht 4; Derby Arms A 5, S of Life B 2; Church C Sp St 0, Summerseat Lib A 7; Hamer's Arms 5, Old Tower A 2. First Division -- Colliers Arms 4, Victoria Ht 3; Bridge Tav A 2,
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FARNWORTH AND DISTRICT SNOOKER LEAGUE
P W D L Pt Cuemasters A ... 11 11 0 0 76.5 Hawkers ... 11 9 0 2 66.5 LLWMC ... 10 8 0 2 63.0 Walkden CC ... 11 4 2 5 47.0 Farn Snooker ... 10 6 0 4 46.5 K&R Conservative ... 11 5 2 4 46.0 Cuemasters C ... 10 5 0 5 45.0 WRBL ... 11 4 2 5 44.5 Dixon
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BOLTON AND DISTRICT CONSERVATIVE SNOOKER ASSOCIATION
SECTION ONE P Pt Deane C ... 10 56.0 Over Hulton B ... 10 48.0 Tonge Moor B ... 9 45.5 Rumworth D ... 9 44.5 Rumworth B ... 9 44.0 Tonge Moor A ... 9 43.0 Halliwell A ... 9 42.0 Plodder Lane B ... 9 37.0 Over Hulton C ... 8 36.0 Breightmet A ... 9 35.5
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Rampant Ramsbottom fire title warning
PREMIER Division leaders Ramsbottom A scored maximum points off their C team, to maintain their push to retain the title. Farnworth A in second place ran out 8-1 winners against Horwich Sports, with Dave Griffiths and Kim Lee scoring trebles. Steve Stringer's
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Halliwell Ladies
HALLIWELL Ladies LDO play at home tomorrow night against Rochdale Ladies LDO. Players to meet for 7pm at the Bowling Green, Blackburn Road. Team from -- Pat Boardman (Capt.), Mabel Macari, Amanda Entwistle, Margaret Godfrey, Elaine Jones, Gina Jones,
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SUPER LEAGUE DARTS
Bolton clash BOLTON Town play Rochdale on Sunday November 25 at The Founders Arms, St George's Street, Bolton. Squad from -- Paul Hesten (capt), Paul Williams, Ian Roe, Brian Hatter, Martin Holt, John Court, Phil Arrowsmith, Derek Ashton, Graham Savage
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Police report does not make healthy reading
POLICE officers in the Greater Manchester force, including the Bolton division, are off sick two weeks a year, according to the latest figures. A report presented to the Police Authority's management and audit commission stated the average number of days
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Head boy, haven't you done well...
FORMER Bolton School head boy Len Vickers lives in New York but has been "shocked" by the amount of crime in Bolton. Len, a top American businessman, cannot believe the high level of "petty crime" reported in the Bolton Evening News. It may seem unbelievable
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Pair jailed after beating taxi driver and stealing cab
TWO men who beat and robbed a taxi driver before stealing his cab have been jailed. Craig Torkington and Daniel Ashcroft took £50 in cash and the taxi was later found wrecked in a garden. A few days later Ashcroft attacked and beat twin 60-year-old brothers
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Middle men may lose out
EXCLUSIVE by Neil Bonnar MANCHESTER City are set for a clear out of midfield stars. Fans favourites like Gerard Wiekens, Kevin Horlock and Danny Granville could be sold off to reduce a massively over-staffed midfield squad. City have far too many experienced
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Keepers in the news - again
IT's hard to stop goalkeepers making the headlines at the moment writes Chris Sudlow Whether you love him, or believe he is a defensive liability, Fabien Barthez is rarely out of the news. One person who definitely does love him is supermodel girlfriend
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Reporter to blame for Shakers silence
A TRICKY time for journalists at Gigg Lane lately. Manager Andy Preece and skipper Martyn Forrest are the only people who will speak to the press because of an incident at the Cardiff City match three weeks ago. A Welsh reporter began asking one of the
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Everything you need to read about the Wanderers
ALL the reports, reaction and pictures from the BEN's Premiership Wanderer supplement will be on this site on Monday.
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What some of the Sunday papers said
SOMEONE should have told this lot the strike was off! It's not often you'd opt for Christmas shopping rather than the Premiership, but sorry lads, this was a shocker Steve Bates in the Sunday People Big Sam knows his side have to start winning at the
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Super players
THE Lancashire GMC Darts Organisation Super League continues tomorrow, Sunday November 25. Halliwell play Hyndburn away at Platts Social Club, Blackburn Road, Accrington 01254 234106. All players are to meet for 11.15 am at Halliwell Central Reform Club
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Three way scrap
IN the Men Section Two (Moonlight Club Friday) three players are fighting for the top spot. Martin Lomax (who has never been in this situation before) and John Tegland (playing his first season in the League) are joint leaders with identical legs for
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TRIPLE D LEAGUE
FRIDAY is the Summer League Presentation at Derby Ward Labour Club. Admission is £2 on the door, and Cabaret will commence at 8.15 pm. Mr Phil Brown, Bolton Wanderers Assistant Manager will present the prizes. Trophies not collected on the night will
