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Teenagers in Godspell win rave reviews
YOUNGSTERS performing in the Children's Amateur Theatre Society (CATS) production of Godspell have won rave reviews from their audience. The children aged 12 to 18 years were appearing at the Theatre Church, Seymour Road, Astley Bridge. CATS is one of
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Site gives town a scruffy image
I AM delighted to see what appears to be signs of development on the long derelict (20 years?) Hartford Mill site at the junction of Weston Street and Bradford Road, Bolton. Congratulations to all concerned in the Planning Department. Next? How about
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So much for our planning decison
AS I drove along Chorley New Road the other day and glanced across to the Lostock Golf Club, I could not believe what I saw on the skyline. Among all the beautiful trees was this monstrosity of a tower standing way above the tops of the trees -- a mobile
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Why didn't she check out area?
WITH reference to the article: "Nightmare on my doorstep" (BEN: November 23). I cannot see why any person, but in particular a woman living alone, would be foolhardy enough to buy a home without researching the location. The standard practice of all house-hunters
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Older pets who need new homes
PEOPLE respond with incredible kindness and generosity to our appeals for donations during the year -- and particularly in the run up to Christmas. However, there is one more request I would like to make this year and that is for the homes for some of
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Pets could prove a tonic
AFTER reading the article in the BEN on November 17, and seeing the photograph of the couple with their dog Sophie, I thought the therapeutic experiment was brilliant -- I hope it works out. I also read one reply in the BEN on Thursday, November 22, by
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History lesson
THE best way to assess a town's heritage is through its buildings. They are a simple means of recording both progress and decay. Historically, places like Bolton have enduring architectural treats on offer. So, it is worrying that 30 of the borough's
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I've had enough pain on parking
ON reading your article 'Cheap Saturday parking is axed' (Wednesday, November 21), it made my blood boil! I have found parking prices in Bolton horrendously expensive and really, is it any wonder that shoppers flock to the Trafford Centre and 'out of
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Wedding plans shattered after night out ends in tragedy
A BRIDE-TO-BE, aged 24, survived a high speed crash that killed her fiance and the taxi driver who was taking them home after a night out, it emerged today. Claire Harmer is recovering in hospital after the four car pile-up in Bolton at the weekend. But
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Chairman backs soccer change
PHIL Gartside has voiced his support for a revolutionary overhaul of English football's league system, provided the lower division clubs are not cast adrift. "We know where we've come from," the Wanderers' chairman explained. "We've been in the First,
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Wanderers v Southampton tonight: Live reports here
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock is at the Reebok tonight for the Worthington Cup visit of Southampton. Click HERE for latest team news before the kick-off, a half-time report, and the full-time verdict from our man on the spot
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Band are guests
EAGLEY Band are guests of Christ Church, Walmsley, and will appear at the Parish Hall in Blackburn Road, Egerton, on Saturday, December 15 from 7.30pm. The event, organised by the parish Operatic and Dramatic Society, is called Voices and Brass. Details
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Name a helicopter
CHILDREN are being asked to help find a name for the North-west Air Ambulance's new helicopter. The winner will get a VIP trip to the Merseyside air base to meet the pilot and crew. The new helicopter will be used as an air ambulance covering the region
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On Wanderers TV at the Reebok tonight
Match action and reaction versus Fulham Talking Wanderers Charlton on facing Saints again Deano's appraisal of Michael Ricketts BEN newsdesk Chairman on Phoenix League claims Sam speaks - boss blasts number of sackings Last 10 goals countdown
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Niven move back on?
RAITH Rovers midfield starlet Derek Niven could be on the verge of completing a dream move to the Reebok. The 17-year-old midfielder, who has been on trial at the Reebok , is believed to be undergoing medical checks before completing his transfer. A Raith
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Lizzie's old school is picture perfect
CHILDREN'S TV presenter Lizzie Botham took a break from filming to go back to her old school. The roving art expert on CBBC's SmART programme dropped into Affetside School, Watling Street, Bury, to boost the painting prowess of youngsters. Some of the
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Soldier's grandson's special moment
THE Bolton grandson of a soldier who fought in the Battle of Spion Kop was invited to a special unveiling at Kimberley Barracks. An oil painting depicting a scene from the famous campaign for the Relief of Ladysmith which took place in January 1890 during
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Santa at school Christmas fair
AFFETSIDE Primary School will host its Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 1, starting at 2pm. There will be seasonal fun for including face painting, tombola, home produce and more. Santa will also be making an appearance. Everyone is welcome and admission
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Come and join us, we're all Lancastrians
BOLTONIANS have been asked to lend their allegiance to the Red Rose as thousands of people celebrate Lancashire Day. Organisers reckon Bolton is as much a part of Lancashire as ever and are today pledging their support for the county in a bid to alter
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September switch on for Joan's Christmas lights
SUPERGRAN Joan Philburn made sure Christmas came early this year. Her house is adorned with hundreds of dazzling lights, dozens of festive ornaments and a five foot high Christmas tree, complete with fairy. But the unusual thing is, they have been there
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Have your say on how rates are spent
BOLTON and Bury Chamber is offering local businesses a chance to influence the way in which the business rates they pay are spent by the local authority. The Chamber is inviting firms to a meeting with Bolton Council's Director of Finance, Stephen Arnfield
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Deano makes a point
THE latest front page of the BEN's Premiership Wanderers supplement, free with the paper after every match day this week concentrated on Fulham's visit to the Reebok. Click HERE for match report, stats and reaction from the Fulham game
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Poster appeal leads to murder clues
DETECTIVES are following up a number of leads after posters appealing for information about the murder of teenage prostitute Carly Bateman were distributed throughout Bolton. The banners, which feature a picture of the 17-year-old, were put up in areas
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Markland B overcome Bury challenge
MARKLAND Hill B have surprised a few teams in A Section this season -- and have just beaten off a double challenge from Bury BC. The Heaton club has two teams in the top division, the former Leigh A team have now amalgamated into Markland Hill A to provide
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Sport scheme aims to kick out drugs misuse
A PROJECT using sport to help keep youngsters away from drug misuse and crime is to be launched in Bolton - backed by a £50,000 government grant. Positive Futures, a nationwide government initiative, hopes to use a range of sports and leisure projects
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Young Katie's Santa delight
A BRAVE Bolton girl is flying high after being told she will have a date with Santa this weekend after all. But a planned group trip to Lapland may still not get off the ground as organisers face a race against time to find enough thermal lined boots
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Soccer legend kicks off Jubilee route
SOCCER legend Sir Bobby Charlton joined Price Edward in unveiling the Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay route throughout the UK. The baton will pass through Bolton, Westhoughton and Bury on July 23 -- just two days before it is presented at the Commonwealth
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Tragic mum jailed for street attack
A MUM whose little girl choked to death on a lollipop has been sent to jail for nine months for a violent street attack. Tracey Evans, aged 26, was arrested last February after she attacked another woman and attempted to snatch her handbag. Two years
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Alarming rise in death chase toll
DEATHS during high-speed police chases have risen dramatically in the past seven months. Since the beginning of April, 29 people have died, 11 of them while they were driving cars being pursued and 10 were passengers in those vehicles. Three pedestrians
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Barrick proves the number one choice
TO complete the trio of Manor 5 individuals of the year awards, is M5's Goalkeeper of the Year, Mark Barrick, of Wednesday Premier side Jossy's Giants. Without doubt, the most difficult category this year was producing the nominees for the crazy goalkeepers
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Wheatcroft: United coaches left me to drown
BOLTON-born Paul Wheatcroft goes on TV next Monday to relive the traumatic moments when Manchester United showed him the door. Wheatcroft, now signed to Wanderers as a striker, is currently on loan to Third Division Rochdale to gain experience. He thought
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A Fulham fan's view of a day out at the Reebok
Roger Smith, of the official Fulham FC website,joins the black and white army at the Reebok Stadium SATURDAY was a strangely frustrating day. Just as I arrived at the Reebok, Radio 5 Live reached the Fulham game in their pre-match round-up. Unfortunately
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25 YEARS AGO: From the BEN Saturday November 29, 1976
SAM Allardyce was as influential to Wanderers 25 years ago as he is today, Today's manager and yesterday's no-nonsense central defender, settled the Second Division match against Charlton Athletic at Burnden with a trademark header from a Peter Reid cross
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RMI venue switch
LEIGH RMI have switched venues with Stalybridge Celtic for their two derby games over the festive period. The Boxing Day clash will now be held at Hilton Park ko 3pm with the New Years Day game at Stalybridge. The Railwaymen have already brought forward
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Opera principals set for Carmen
A PRESTIGIOUS line up of principals takes to the stage when Opera '74 presents the passionate Carmen by Bizet. The production is at the Victoria Hall, Bolton on Saturday, December 1. Carl Penlington-Williams will conduct an orchestra made up of local
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Hospital pets and health
I AM writing in response to the letter in the BEN on November 22 about hospital pets and a health risk. I'm sorry, but I totally disagree with your mystery writer's letter about pets being taken on a hospital ward. In the mid-1990s I worked as a voluntary
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Masked gang in store raid terror
THREE masked men driving a stolen black Porsche robbed a security van at the Tesco supermarket in Horwich. Witnesses say the men wearing balaclavas approached the cash in-transit van in Mansell Way at about 1.30pm. They threatened the security guards
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Shafted - so game show Elaine loses £217,000
A QUIZ contestant from Bolton kissed goodbye to £217,000 after deciding to "shaft" her rival on a TV game show. Elaine Thorpe, who lives above a sandwich shop on Blackburn Road, could have agreed to share the cash with her fellow contestant, Ralph Short
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Wheatcroft: United coaches 'left me to drown'
BOLTON-born Paul Wheatcroft goes on TV next Monday to relive the traumatic moments when Manchester United showed him the door. Wheatcroft, now signed to Wanderers as a striker, is currently on loan to Third Division Rochdale to gain experience. He thought
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Burnden Leisure £33.7m in debt
THE cost of hoisting Wanderers into the Premier League was revealed when Burnden Leisure plc - the club's parent company - reported a loss of £8 million over the last financial year. The wage bill increased by £1.6 million to £9.8m as players were recruited
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Sam halts keeper search
SAM Allardyce has put his search for a goalkeeper on hold with Kevin Poole set to extend his loan spell. Wanderers expect to keep the veteran for another month and with new signing Jani Viander at the Reebok for at least three months and Steve Banks also
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Go for Europe - Sam
WANDERERS set their sights on Europe tonight with boss Sam Allardyce urging his players to give the Worthington Cup their best shot. The much-maligned competition has a special spice for Wanderers as it represents their best chance of winning a European
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Pupils add magic to festive tale
RESPECTABLE Bolton schoolboys have been enticed to turn into pickpockets . . . all for the sake of theatre. Jordan Crook, Aaron Dootson and Martyn Naylor from Withins School have been working on how to perfect the dubious art with the help of members
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Christmas fair
THE annual Christmas Fair in aid of church funds is to be held at St John's Church, Wingates, on Saturday, starting at 3pm.
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Swim challenge
SWIMMER Emma Lousie Ginn is preparing for a charity challenge. Emma, aged 15, will swim a mile at Bolton's Water Place on Friday, December 7 from 4.30pm. She hopes to raise funds for the Royal Bolton Hospital's newly built Simon Pennington Parental Unit
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Driver was three times over limit
POLICE officers driving along a one-way street were confronted with a car coming towards them, a court was told. When they stopped the vehicle and driver Alan Trevor Sheen got out and staggered across the road the officers arrested him. A drink-drive
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Male rape case man is jailed
A MAN who drugged another man's drink and then raped him while he was unconscious has been jailed for six years. The 24-year-old victim said he had fallen into a deep sleep after drinking strange-tasting vodka in the man's room. The next thing he remembered
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Woman suspected burglar was her former partner
WHEN a woman discovered she had been burgled she suspected an ex-boyfriend, a court was told. When she visited a friend of the man she found the stolen property in his bedroom. Even after being confronted Steven Stokes denied being involved in the break-in
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Couple's afternoon drink led to violent row
A MAN admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared before Bury magistrates. The court was told that what started as an argument between Paul Holland and his partner gradually became more and more violent. After an afternoon drinking
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VIP day for babies
BABIES and books do mix, say staff at Tonge Moor Library. The staff are holding a VIP day for the tiny pre-readers on Thursday from 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. There will be a wide selection of picture and board books available at the library and
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Wanderer's happy return
HONORARY Aussie Brian Nuttall travelled back to Bolton to celebrate his mother's 80th birthday . . . and met up with Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce! Brian, aged 43, a life-long Trotters fan who moved Down Under 18 years ago, was treated to a day out watching
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Evil characters nearly pull plug on Santa
ANXIOUS shoppers young and old held their breath when Father Christmas arrived in Bolton to start handing out festive joy and gifts to the town's children. For Santa Claus found himself caught up in an evil plot hatched by the Snow Queen as he made his
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Nat signs up for book fans
BOLTON Wanderers legend Nat Lofthouse was on hand on before the Fulham game to sign copies of the best-seller Wartime Wanderers -- A Football Team At War. Written from first hand accounts, diaries and reports in the Bolton Evening News, "Wartime Wanderers
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Chapter and verse for babies
BABIES and toddlers will become VIPs for the day this week at Tonge Moor Library. On Thursday there will be sessions aimed at the area's most junior residents, and at parents and carers who have not visited the library before. The babies and toddlers
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Patrols hit back at crime
EXTRA police patrols and increased security have helped reduce crime outside a troubled health centre. The 60 staff based at the Avondale Health Centre in Brownlow Fold have complained for weeks of vandal attacks on the building and cars and had to suffer
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Facility exhibition
AN exhibition showing the range of facilities available for disabled people will be staged by Bolton Council. The event takes place at the Jubilee Centre, Darley Street, Halliwell, on Monday, December 3 between 10.30am and 3pm. It forms part of the International
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Man burgled his girlfriend's grandmother
A MAN who burgled his girlfriend's grandmother's house was today starting a two-year jail term. Stephen Bennett later took his girlfriend's keys to a house where she worked as a cleaner and stole a valuable computer system. Bennett, aged 23, of Masefield
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Police to quiz burns men after car fire
TWO men who stopped a passing ambulance for treatment to severe burns will be interviewed in connection with a late-night car fire just minutes earlier, police said today. The men, aged 18 and 22, from Great Lever, were taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital
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Transplant dad's school funds fury
THE father of the first child in Britain to survive a pioneering bone marrow transplant has threatened to take her out of school over a funding dispute. Sophie Butler, aged seven, suffers from the rare genetic disorder Fanconi Anaemia but following the
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Desirable area could still do better...
BOOTHSTOWN is a highly desirable place to live, according to a new report. The area was described as "very stable, attractive and a highly desirable residential area" in a Salford Council report. But Cllr Kerry Holt said the "highly desirable" tag creates
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Best foot forward for Ashley
TEENAGER Ashley Gorton is stepping out from the children's chorus to choreograph the Tyldesley Little Theatre pantomime. Ashley, aged 15, has taken the responsibility for all the dance moves that take place in the theatre's Beauty and the Beast pantomime
