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Lancashire Winter League
IN THE final reckoning of the Lancashire Winter League, Keenets Northwest showed their class by taking the last three rounds and winning the overall league which gives them a choice of venue in the final rounds. BAS image looked set to upset the pundits
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Special schools plea to parents
AS YOU may or may not know, Rochdale Council are reviewing the special needs schools in the Borough, and it would seem that the co-location of special needs and mainstream schools on the same site will be preferred option. I have heard this has already
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Human rights in Afghanistan
HUMAN rights must be central to any decision about the immediate future for Afghanistan. Whatever solution is found it should guarantee an immediate end to serious abuses, including torture and unlawful killings by all parties to the conflict. Religious
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Shining example of town spirit...
THE ONLY subjects which seem to get written about over the past months are those that concern doom and gloom, or drugs and prostitution. While I agree that all of the above subjects are matters of public concern, I felt that it was time that another more
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REVIEW: Good Night Mrs Puffin
Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, Parish Hall Theatre, Egerton: THIS is a thoroughly enjoyable comedy featuring a pleasant array of characters, all of who were portrayed with style last night. It is set in the drawing room of a middle
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A bouncing time at employee open day
CHILDREN climbed and bounced their way through an open day held by a Bolton company. The boys and girls also enjoyed a barbecue, assault course, beat the keeper competition and face painting at the event held at the Burnden Group plc. The highlight of
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Join the link
BUSINESS Advantage -- a new division of Bolton and Bury Chamber of Commerce -- links companies which want to sell with those which want to buy. Business worth more than £1 million is up for grabs. Potential suppliers interested in any of these categories
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Street star's festive cheer
CORONATION Street actor Chris Bisson dropped off some pre-Christmas cheer when he called in at Bolton's YMCA. The actor, who plays cab driver Vikram in the long-running soap, took a break from filming to inspect the new kitchens. And he even rustled up
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Groomed for the future
DON'T they look happy? Bridegroom George Coupe took a little time to take a shine to the idea of marriage but was soon all smiles with his bride Ceridwen Daroch-Bartley. The two four year olds took centre stage at Eagley Infant School when they tied the
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Award time for citizen of year
TEENAGER Rachel West is Bolton's Young Citizen of the Year. She was officially presented with her award at a ceremony in Manchester after devoting hundreds of hours to helping other youngsters. Rachel volunteers every Friday and Saturday at a charity
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Vandals strike again at toilets
POPULAR public toilets have been closed after vandals struck twice in just a few days. But council staff have vowed to get them re-opened as soon as possible. They are hoping to have the town centre toilets in Ramsbottom back in full working order as
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Residents warned to be on guard for wheelie thieves
RESIDENTS are being warned against thieves stealing wheelie bins to use on crime sprees. There has been a spate of thefts from homes across Bolton, particularly in the Farnworth area. Thieves use to wheelie bins to either climb on top to get into property
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Dinner party to remember for Liz and family after raffle win
A MOTHER who has battled depression was treated to a luxury dinner party cooked by a renowned chef. Liz Blackledge, was over the moon to win the raffle run by Asda at Middlebrook, for chef Noel Goulding to visit her home in Oldstead Grove, Deane, and
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Farmer on alert after dog attack
A FARMER is patrolling his land after dogs savaged £2,000 worth of sheep in one night. Mark Lancaster discovered the bodies of 15 sheep at Lodge Lane Farm in Atherton. Another 18 of the flock were so badly injured that they had to be destroyed the following
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Hero tells of river rescue
A TEENAGE hero who saved a depressed woman from drowning has spoken of the dramatic moment he plunged into the water. Christopher Park from Radcliffe has been honoured by police for his bravery and courage in rescuing the 29-year-old woman from the River
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Tribute to tragic runner
A SPECIAL tree-planting ceremony took place in Brinscall in memory of Graeme Barrow, who died of a heart attack shortly after completing this year's London Marathon. Family and friends of Graeme joined other civic representatives, including the Mayor
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Cricket club wants to sell ground for housing
RADCLIFFE Cricket Club is planning to sell its Racecourse ground for housing and relocate to the Cams Lane running track, where it hopes to establish a £500,000 multi-sports centre. The proposals come just six months after the club quashed rumours that
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Churchills Pool Knockout
LAST week's winner was Ste Riley who beat Ste Brewis in the final. The semi finalists were Colin Brooks and Lloyd Clarke. Tomorrow night is round six. Names in by 8pm. Telephone 524540. Week five -- 1 Ste Riley 28; 2 Paul Stevens 24; 3 Ste Brewis 22;
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Bolton & District Winter Pool League
PIKE View are in pole position in Section Four of the Bolton and District Winter Pool League. Pike had a good 5-2 win over Tempest Not Rights to stay top, but only by one point from Seven Stars, Little Lever. Seven Stars' 6-1 win over Gunners keeps them
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A great time to start to learn badminton
BOLTON Metro Borough Council is offering an opportunity for schoolchildren aged nine years upwards to learn to play Badminton at Kearsley Community Leisure Centre, Bolton. This is one of the best development sessions currently on offer for young people
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Local skater has great chance of skating to the top
HE may not follow in the tracks of John Curry or Robin Cousins but, if dedication and determination are anything to go by, Matthew Davies has a great chance of skating his way to the top. For six years, the 14-year-old Blackrod schoolboy has trained five
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BSF Winter Tennis League: Time to rejoice as Harwood and Walkers taste victory
REJOICE! Rejoice! First wins for Harwood (but little rejoicing for Markland Hill B who lost yet another match by a single game) and for Walkers B. Harwood's was an all for one performance, even if the men's win by Steve Horridge and Martin Venn technically
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Newby nightmare as Shakers crash
CROWD hero Jon Newby turned to villain missing two spot kicks as the Shakers crashed out of the FA Cup. Newby missed an extra time penalty which would have won the match then had another saved in the shootout. It cost Bury £20,000 prize money and denied
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Farnworth & District Snooker League
WEEK 12 - WALKDEN Labour 2, Hawkers B 7; Dixon Green A 4, Cuemasters C 4; Cuemasters D v open; Hawkers A 6, Q Club A 2; Cuemasters A 6, LLWC 2; WRBL 4, Farnworth Snooker 5; Walkden CC 1, Hare & Hounds 8; Q Club B 3, Dixon Green B 6. P W D L Pts Cuemasters
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Bolton & District Snooker League
LEAGUE meeting on Monday, December 3, at Bradford Ward Labour Club, when details of the Section Knockouts, Grand Masters, Individuals and Jim Worsley Memorial Trophy will be available. Monday is also the closing date for any Three-a-Side entries . Missing
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Food virus victims now 15
THE number of people infected with the E.Coli virus in an outbreak in the Eccleston area has risen to 15. Health officials investigating the outbreak in the village, near Chorley, which was first reported at the weekend, believe that although it has now
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Window man cleared of gun threat
A JURY took just 20 minutes to clear a man accused of hanging out of a bedroom window and threatening people with a gun. Akeel Khan nodded and smiled to the jurors when they left the court after delivering their verdict. During the trial two witnesses
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Business champion Meena's OBE cheer
BOLTON businesswoman Meena Pathak has been awarded the OBE. Mrs Pathak, who is one of Britain's most successful Asian entrepreneurs, visited Buckingham Palace to receive the accolade from the Queen. Mrs Pathak and her husband Kirit, who live in Heaton
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Gearing up for annual rotary sleigh run
TURTON Rotary Club have announced details of their annual Christmas sleigh run to help brighten up the festive season for hundreds of disadvantaged youngsters in Bolton. Rotarians will take to the streets and supermarkets of Bolton from tomorrow and have
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Save our heritage plea
A VICAR has called on the Government to help save Bolton's history by improving and increasing heritage grants. The Reverend Ray Coward, vicar of St James' Church in Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, spoke after the BEN revealed high levels of decay at 30 of
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Leukaemia boy's Christmas wish
A TEENAGER battling leukaemia has a heartfelt wish for Christmas -- to spend it at home with his family. Daniel Berry, aged 17, was diagnosed with a rare form of the disease in August. He is currently undergoing his third session of chemotherapy at Hope
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Sarah voices a title challenge
DARIUS and "big" Rik Waller may well be the top tips to win this week's Pop Idol talent show. But wannabe singer Sarah Whatmore, who goes head-to-head with them on Saturday, said: "They may have the publicity but I have the voice." It appears the gloves
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Bolton darts
THE BOLTON BDO men's team in the Lancashire GMC Super League Darts, play Little Lever away tomorrow at the LLWMC, Victory Road, Little Lever. Tel 01204 572626. All players to be at the venue for 12.15pm. Any player who cannot attend should contact Dee
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Comedy nights
THE Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society of Christ Church, Walmsley, presents Goodnight Mrs Puffin, a comedy by Arthur Lovegrove, at the Parish Hall in Blackburn Road, Egerton, at 7.30pm tonight and tomorrow night.Ticket details available from Barbara
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Play for everyone
Fri must A COLOURFUL version of Rumpelstiltskin will be performed by the Presto Theatre Company at the Theatre Church, Seymour Road, Astley Bridge, tomorrow. The performances take place at 2.30pm and 7pm. The show is perfect for children and adults and
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Bread Punch in Evidence
THE BREAD punch was very much in evidence in when the method accounted for five out of the six pay-out places in last Sundays Bolton Anglers Association Fur and Feather match on the Bolton Canal. But the scalesman had a difficult job in separating the
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Superb honesty over a handbag
CAN I, through the BEN, sincerely thank the gentleman who handed my handbag in to the staff at Somerfields supermarket on Thursday November 22. It had been left near the disabled section. As he did not leave his name, I have no other way of thanking him
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Wonderful care for my husband
I WOULD Like to thank the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital, and everyone involved for the wonderful care given to my husband. They really fought for him, he could not have been treated better had he been a private patient. They treated
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Whole pets idea is 'barking mad'
HAVING read of pets being allowed into Royal Bolton Hospital, I could hardly believe it was true. Cats, dogs, chinchillas, gerbils, rabbits, snakes etc are all popular "pets". I suppose a parrot on the shoulder of a visitor would make the patients smile
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Heartbreaking victims of heroin
THE growing problem of drug abuse has been covered in the pages of the BEN. Here one relative of an addict replies to a recent letter and tells her story. IN reply to K Roberts (November 24). Having very close experience of living with a heroin addict
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Carly murder: van men hunt
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of teenage prostitute Carly Bateman are trying to trace two men seen in a van near to where her naked body was found. The 17-year-old was strangled and left in an alleyway off Crawford Avenue, the Haulgh, on Sunday
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Iddon tackles prime minister over town hospital crisis
BOLTON South East MP Brian Iddon has called on the Prime Minister to increase funding for the town's cash-strapped hospital to meet increasing demand. Dr Iddon told a packed House of Commons that the Wigan and Bolton Health Authority had been underfunded
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Photographer unravels mystery of the beast
BIG cat researchers, led by a Bolton-born photographer, say they are a step closer to unravelling the mystery of the Beast of Bodmin. The British Big Cat Society (BBCS), which was formed earlier this year by former Thornleigh Salesian College pupil Daniel
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Young Whites on Cup march on
Wanderers Youth 2, Bradford City Youth 1: WANDERERS got off to a flier at the Reebok and never looked back, booking themselves a place in the fourth round of the AXA FA Youth Cup. Michael Eckersley put the Bolton young guns into a second minute lead,
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Hot Rod puts Wanderers in last 8
Wanderers 2, Southampton 2 after extra time (90 mins: 1-1) Wanderers win 6-5 on penalties: ROD Wallace, the former Southampton striker, kept his nerve to put Wanderers into the last eight of the Worthington Cup at the end of a dramatic penalty shoot-out
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Premiership survival still our priority -Sam
SAM Allardyce has insisted that Wanderers' progress in the Worthington Cup would not affect their quest for Premiership survival. "It's an extra game in December," the Reebok boss acknowledged as he waited for tomorrow's quarter-final draw, "but I can
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Match stats
WANDERERS 2, SOUTHAMPTON 2 After extra-time. (90 mins: 1-1) Wanderers win 6-5 on penalties Wanderers (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 His penalty save from Marsden was crucial NICKY SOUTHALL ... 6 Right back, then midfield; good penalty DJIBRIL DIAWARA
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How the drama unfolded on the night
HAVING hinted of "a couple" of changes, Sam Allardyce left out no fewer than NINE of the players who started the Premiership game against Fulham. Only Jussi Jaaskelainen and Paul Warhurst kept their places as the manager attempted to strike the balance
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Oxfam needs your help
ANYONE who can spare a few hours a week is urged to help out at Oxfam in Horwich. The team is keen to find new recruits to volunteer their services at the store in Lee Lane, which was the first charity shop to open in the town in 1964. Those helping out
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Sales up after revamp
CLOTHING sales at Bolton's new-look £1.4 million Marks and Spencer in Deansgate have increased by 10 per cent since the store re-opened four weeks ago, company chiefs revealed today. A week after the launch, sales figures at the store were nine per cent
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Youth tune up to boost Mayor's fund
BOLTON'S musical youth gets in the festive spirit for a good cause on Monday. Bolton Music Centre and the Albert Halls are presenting Christmas family celebrations at the Albert Halls, to boost the Mayor of Bolton's Charity. This year, Mayor, Cllr Kevan
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Project will look at Internet fears
A MULTI-MILLION pound Government project to make the Internet more accessible to Bolton people has been given the go-ahead by the Department of Trade and Industry. The project will look at ways in which technology can be used to improve people's quality
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Pupils rally round to help nursery
PUPILS at a Bolton secondary school are helping out youngsters whose nursery was devastated by fire. Year Nine pupils at The Deane School are holding a collection of children's books and soft toys to donate to the Little Darlings nursery in Goldsmith
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American downturn hits market confidence
THE markets have fallen back steadily this week, mirroring the US, which revealed a sharper than expected downturn in US consumer confidence. Gordon Brown delivered his pre-Budget speech, which did not announce any real surprises, and said that he expects
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Suicide verdict on mother
A WOMAN with a history of mental illness killed herself the day before she was due to start a new job. Garry Rollinson told an inquest in Blackburn that his wife, Janet, aged 41, had been worried about the job but was caught in a catch 22 situation. She
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Car lock bargain to beat thieves
VICTIMS of car crime are being offered the chance to buy security devices at a discount price. For just £25, motorists will be able to purchase the Autolock 2000 steering wheel lock. The bright yellow device is guaranteed for three years and is normally
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Churches get a seasonal boost
THE campaign for real Christmas will give Bolton churches a real boost. Three carol services are planned to encourage locals to sing their hearts out for Christmas. The campaign, which aims to attract thousands into the church to remember the real reason
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WORRIED MAN: Bury chairman Terry Robinson
BURY chairman Terry Robinson has warned that dozens of football clubs will go bust if the so-called Phoenix League goes ahead. A huge slice of TV money ear-marked for the entire Nationwide League would instead go to a new Premiership Two. That would leave
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Deane & Daubhill Pool League
RESULTS of the Player of the Year for the Fred Peacock Memorial Trophy 2001 are: Group One (Gilnow) Official Barry Winnard -- B Winnard (Fossils), A Earith (Beasts), K Seddon (Stags), R Crook (Alma), D Gregory (Royal), M Merrifield (Cattlemarket), R Marsh
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Radcliffe & District Pool League
DELEGATE meeting on Monday December 3, 8.30pm start at the Horseshoe Inn, Radcliffe. For collection of second month's subscription and return of Mixed Doubles/Ladies KO, registration forms and fees (please make cheques payable to the Radcliffe and District
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Specialists needed for Games
THE Commonwealth Games needs you. That is the message from the event's organisers who still need specialist volunteers. Although thousands of people have already stepped forward, people are needed for technology support, the IT help desk, voice and data
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Law of the jungle for football's great entertainers
THEY met in a hole in the ground - 92 football mascots with something on their mind. "We've seen what the PFA have got for the players and now it's our turn," said Guy The Gorilla, beating his chest. Clearly things were going to get ugly. "It's time for
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Hammond Domino League
P W L F A Diff Pt Park Nomads ... 12 10 2 103 77 +26 24 Cattlemarket ... 12 10 2 100 80 +20 24 Rumworth LC ... 12 8 4 100 73 +27 23 Anglers Ladies ... 12 10 2 102 78 +24 22 Royal Br Legion ... 12 7 5 99 81 +18 21 Sweet Green ... 12 7 5 90 83 +7 21 Cross
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Bolton & District Conservative Snooker Association
SECTION ONE P Pts Deane C... 10 56.0 Rumworth B... 11 55.5 Over Hulton B... 11 50.0 Halliwell A... 10 49.0 Tonge Moor B... 9 45.5 Plodder Lane B... 10 45.0 Rumworth D... 10 44.6 Over Hulton C... 10 44.0 Tonge Moor A... 9 43.0 Breightmet A... 10 37.5 Deane
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Lions Caring Christmas Appeal
ITEMS for the BEN/Bolton Lions Caring Christmas appeal can be taken along to any of the following venues: Tesco Extra, Mansell Way, Horwich Asda, Middlebrook, Horwich Asda, Farnworth Alliance & Leicester, Deansgate, Bolton Astley Bridge Post Office
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£1.8m media block unveiled
A STATE of the art £1.8 million media centre has been officially unveiled at Turton High School. The work has been completed on a brand new two storey 25 classroom block at the school on Bromley Cross Road, featuring two IT rooms, a sixth form common
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Extra billion won't solve Bolton's health problems overnight
AN EXTRA £1 billion has been promised by Chancellor Gordon Brown to overhaul the NHS, but extra cash will not solve Bolton's health problems overnight, a leading medic has warned. Dr David Dennard, chairman of Bolton's Medical Committee, is calling for
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A great time to start to learn badminton
BOLTON Metro Borough Council is offering an opportunity for schoolchildren aged nine years upwards to learn to play Badminton at Kearsley Community Leisure Centre, Bolton. This is one of the best development sessions currently on offer for young people
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Premier help for RMI
FULHAM are giving Leigh RMI a helping hand by allowing them to auction two of their shirts to help the Railwaymen's plight. RMI fans will remember the FA Cup matches against Fulham three seasons ago and the London club have maintained strong links since
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Super league Round Up
HALLIWELL Ladies LDO play at home against Burnley Ladies tomorrow night. Players to meet outside the GPO for 6.15pm. Team from -- Pat Boardman (capt); Mabel Macari, Amanda Entwistle, Margaret Godfrey, Elaine Jones, Gina Jones, Natalie Jones, Marian Heyes
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Derby Darts
P W L F A Pt Shirley's Girls... 4 4 0 40 20 8 Boardwalkers... 3 3 0 30 15 6 Jackie's Girls... 4 3 1 37 23 6 Guns/Roses... 4 2 2 31 29 4 Carol's Girls... 4 2 2 31 29 4 3-in-a-bed... 3 2 1 22 23 4 Wanderers... 4 2 2 29 31 4 Cattle Market... 4 1 3 28 32
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Lancashire Super League Darts
Bolton Town play Farnworth tomorrow at Ye Olde Three Crowns, Market Street, Kearsley. Bolton squad -- Paul Hesten (capt), Paul Williams, Ian Roe, Brian Hatter, Martin Holt, Roy Cunniff, Derek Ashton, Phil Arrowsmith, Phil Evans, John Court, Peter Rawlinson
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Astley Bridge Area Darts
THE Men's and Ladies Secretaries Cup will be on Monday, December 10, at Halliwell Central Reform Club, free entry, any team in the league can send one representative. Draw will be at 8.30pm. All deposits of £20 must be in as soon as possible. MEN'S RESULTS
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Neck and neck
IN the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, in the Ladies 133 and Over table we have joint leaders Edith Stephens and Maureen Taylor who have recorded six each. Following with four are Pauline Lomax
