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Space-tacular audition
MEMBERS of The Bethel Crowd Youth Theatre are looking for eight to 16-year-olds to take part in their next production, Dazzle, a musical 'space-tacular'. Any young actors who would like to board the Starship Sunburster One, along with Captain Sam Galactic
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Spice queen has India in her sights
THE company which runs the biggest Indian food factory in the world has its eyes on a new market -- India. The Patak's factory in Leigh has been operating for the last year and exports food, sauces and snacks to more than 40 countries worldwide. The factory
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Institute duo reach invention awards finals
BOLTON Institute is hoping for success in the British Female Inventor of the Year Awards. Dr Kim Alderson, joint leader of the auxetic materials research team, will be at the Cafe Royal in London this Thursday with Ginny Simkins, one of her PhD students
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Trip back to the fields of Flanders
EACH year the Kings Own Light Infantry Battlefield Research Section organise a Pilgrimage Tour to the First World War battle areas of France and Flanders. In September we plan to visit the battlefield areas of the Somme and the Ypres Salient, Vimy Ridge
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Put NHS before any ban on foxes
WE recently moved from the Bolton Area to Wales, for many reasons, not the least being the weather. However, I noted that to my great disappointment that Bolton North-east MP David Crausby chose to question the PM on the issue of fox hunting. Mr Crausby
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Will our rubbish misery ever end?
DO the council really care? I had cause to report to the Withins Estate Manager about frequent amounts of rubbish that were being dumped between the side of my fencing and the adjoining garages. This was several months ago. Yes, you've guessed it. The
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Disabled parking pain adds to agony
ONLY when it hits you personally -- ie "the parking fine" -- does it really hit home. All I can say to you Blue and Orange badge holders is bombard the Town Hall. Tell your councillors and Social Services that we disabled people are punished enough (24
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Sam eyes up French ace
YOURI Djorkaeff - a World Cup winner with France - is believed to be the latest ambitious transfer target Sam Allardyce has singled out as he tries desperately to keep Wanderers in the Premiership. There has been no comment from the Reebok in response
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West Ham: The Stats Attack
WEST Ham visit the Reebok in a relegation crunch for the Wanderers on Saturday. Here are some facts to get you in the mood: The Hammers have won just two games on their travels, including a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford Wanderers have won two games at home
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Spurs 4, Wanderers 0: How the action unfolded
BEN Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock's exclusive website reports from White Hart Lane. FA CUP (Sponsored by AXA) 4th Round SPURS v WANDERERS PRIORITIES or no priorities, there was no repeat of the events of December when a weakened Wanderers side crashed
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One dead in shop crash horror
A 19-YEAR-OLD man died and three other teenagers are recovering in hospital with serious injuries after a car ploughed into the front of a shop in Prestwich last night. The car served into the video shop after it had crashed into a street bollard and
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Village petition
COPIES of the BEN's petition to help save Bolton Magistrates Court from closing by December can now be signed at the Barlow Institute in Bolton Road, Edgworth, after the campaign receiving the backing of North Turton Parish Council. Magistrates' chiefs
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Charity theft policeman to be sentenced
A BOLTON police officer could be sent to prison today after he stole cash from a charity collection in memory of a dead colleague. PC Mark Slater, who lives in Bradshaw, will be sentenced after he used the hundreds of pounds raised at the event to go
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Food bug outbreak is over
INVESTIGATORS have declared the salmonella outbreak, which affected 65 people in Farnworth, as officially over. The food poisoning bug, linked to The Bacon Joint, on Brackley Street, Farnworth, was "successfully contained", food safety experts say. A
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Hannah back on stage at old school
HANNAH Morris will be Star For A Night at her own school when she takes to the stage tonight at 7.30pm. She will be appearing in the second Stars In Their Eyes evening at Smithills School following the success of the first one. Eleven pupils aged 11 to
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Funeral for farm shooting teenager
THE funeral of a teenager who died in a shooting incident on a Bolton farm was being held today. Carl Barry, aged 19, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest at Sheephouse Farm in Smithhills Dean Road on December 28. The teenager, from Chorley Old
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Ancient woodlands are at risk
MORE than one hundred of Britain's most important ancient woods -- including one in Chorley -- are under threat. This is despite planning policies which aim to protect them, a leading woodland conservation charity has warned. A report published by The
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Inquest into drug addict's death records open verdict
AN open verdict was recorded at an inquest into the death of a man found in his town centre apartment. The last hours in the life of Paul Winstanley could not be clearly defined. The 36-year-old was found dead at his home in Martlands Buildings on Stanley
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Games jobs bonanza
Big Games vacancies bonanza A JOBS bonanza is set to be created in Greater Manchester this summer as recruitment begins for the Commonwealth Games. Thousands of vacancies are being made available for the 10-day period in bars, restaurants and the athletes
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'Tell us the real reasons for school closure'
THE planned closure of Longsight Primary School will continue despite strong criticism from opposition councillors. Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors demanded to know exactly why the Harwood school had been earmarked for closure and claimed
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Shop machete raid drama
ARMED robbers struck at a shop in Hindley. Police were called to Long Lane Stores just after 8.30pm last night. Two men, both wearing balaclavas went into the shop armed with a machete. One of the men threatened the two staff inside and forced them into
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Blaze girl, 4, dies
A FOUR-year-old girl has died after a chip pan fire swept through her Morecambe home. Firefighters found Eden Lewis unconscious in the upstairs bedroom of her home. She later died at Manchester's Pendlebury Hospital. Her father, Dale Lewis, aged 38, and
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Cosh man flees without the loot
A MAN armed with a cosh was forced to flee empty-handed after an attempted armed robbery in Salford failed. The guard had just placed a cash box he had collected in Blackfriars Road into the security van when a man approached him brandishing the six-inch
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Dumped rodents found in dunes
MORE than 50 South American rodents illegally released into the wild have been discovered dead among sand dunes, RSPCA officials said today. At least a further 11 degus were picked up alive in the Merseyside resort of Southport and are being cared for
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Irate driver snaps his way out of a fine mess
CAR owner Garry Betts escaped a £60 parking fine -- and went home with an extra £11 in his glovebox. He was nearly driven to despair when an attendant placed a penalty notice on his Vauxhall Corsa, saying it was not properly parked in Bolton's Central
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Drivers on the roads to nowhere
BOLTON motorists who find it necessary to travel on the country's motorway system are used to traffic jams. If you live in Bolton your troubles start a lot sooner. Set off travelling south and you are in trouble almost immediately. Just as you start to
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Newcastle United Fact File
All you need to know about Newcastle United Manager: Bobby Robson Ground: St James' Park Nickname: Magpies. Top Scorer: Alan Shearer - 15 Last time out: Wednesday, Jan 30 - Spurs 1, Newcastle United 3 How They Lined Up: Given; O'Brien, Dabizas, Distin
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FAN'S VIEW by John Sharples: Jussi should take blame
IT seems that fate is conspiring to ensure Wanderers suffer every emotion possible. Highs and lows seems to be a common occurrence for the team and fans as we acclimatise to the Premiership and on Saturday we had an abundance of both. Yet again though
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Wanderers can beat the drop - Robson
BOBBY Robson was as relieved as he was delighted after seeing Craig Bellamy head Newcastle into second place in the Premiership. The Welshman's 15th goal of the season came 11 minutes from the end of a terrific tussle to give the Magpies what their manager
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Jaaskelainen wants Elleray to own up
JUSSI Jaaskelainen is calling on referee David Elleray to admit making a crucial error during Wanderers' controversial defeat by Newcastle on Saturday. The keeper was penalised for time-wasting when he gathered the ball only to have his path blocked by
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Newcastle 3, Wanderers 2: How the drama unfolded
BEN Chief Soccer Reporter Gordon Sharrock's exclusive live reports for this website 14:43: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2002 FA BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP NEWCASTLE UTD V WANDERERS BRUNO N'Gotty failed a fitness test on an ankle injury and missed his second Premiership
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Shut up shop, or face the drop
NEWCASTLE 3, WANDERERS 2: Wanderers are in danger of letting the riches of the Premiership slip through their fingers. They have the means of survival in their own hands but their chances of beating the drop are being threatened by their own carelessness
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Derby doubt
HEAVY rain has placed tonight's NWCL Division One Atherton derby between LR and Colls in doubt. There will be a lunchtime inspection of the Crilly Park pitch. The two sides could hardly be so closely matched sitting just below midway in the table both
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Strain starts to tell on Sam's strugglers
SPURS 4 WANDERERS 0: SAM Allardyce fears the strain of fighting for their Premiership lives is starting to take its toll on his battle-weary Wanderers. For the second time in two months, the Reebok boss surveyed the wreckage of a heavy cup defeat at White
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Oklahoma showtime
ST Philips Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society stages Oklahoma from Monday, February 25 to Saturday, March 2. Director is Jason Crompton, Barbara Grant is choreographer and Brian Lawson, musical director. The show takes place in the Parochial Hall,
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Club presents three day jazz event
WIGAN Jazz Club is set to present a second Salute To Youth Jazz Orchestras over the weekend of February 22 to 24. The three day event takes place at The Mill At The Pier in Wigan. Youth jazz orchestras from Bolton, Wigan, Leeds, Salford, Sefton and Scarborough
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First concert of season for Sinfonietta
BOLTON Sinfonietta will perform the first concert of the 2002 season this Saturday, February 9 at Bolton School Arts Centre. Joining them for Poulenc's Flute Concerto is local virtuoso, Julie Leach. Guest conductor Stephen Carleston will direct the lively
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Spend time on Britain's troubles
THE Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, is asking for the captured British terrorist to be returned to Britain for trial. Come on Jack Straw, get real, these are captive terrorists of the USA. Let American justice work, being as it was the USA which was attacked
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Through traffic victory won at last
I AM very pleased to see that Seymour Road is finally going to be closed to through traffic. It represents a good outcome after a long campaign by residents, who have had their quality of life diminished by the impacts of too much traffic. On the political
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Disaster just waiting to happen
AFTER reading Saturday's BEN story headed "Council is so cross", I think that some form of safe crossing across the now busy Church Street in Westhoughton is long overdue. I have waited many times as long as 10 minutes, sometimes in pouring rain, to cross
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Pony slaughter must be stopped
I WOULD like to appeal to readers to join our campaign against the annual killing of Britain's wild ponies. Hundreds of moorland ponies are killed every year as their destiny at markets is often slaughter. It's a sorry state of affairs when moorland ponies
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Clarifying the crossing issue
REGARDING the pedestrian crossing issue at Westhoughton. The first I heard of this matter was a letter in your columns, in which Mr Ray Goodacre criticised Bolton Council for not providing a pedestrian crossing in Church Street, Westhoughton. I went out
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£35m shake-up for Bolton transport
A £35 million scheme is set to shake-up Bolton's transport system. And a modernisation of Bolton's run-down railway station -- the third busiest in Greater Manchester outside Manchester and Stockport -- will be undertaken before this summer's Commonwealth
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Charity theft PC jailed
A DISGRACED Bolton police officer was today jailed for stealing a police charity collection. PC Mark Slater, aged 40 -- who formerly worked with the fraud squad -- was arrested after he used some of the money to go on a family holiday to America. Slater
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Sam eyes French ace, but Liverpool say No
YOURI Djorkaeff - a World Cup winner with France - is believed to be the latest ambitious transfer target Sam Allardyce has singled out as he tries desperately to keep Wanderers in the Premiership. But a report on Sky Sport said Djorkaeff fancied a move
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Jussi stars, but Spurs smash four
SPURS 4, WANDERERS 0: JUSSI Jaaskelainen played a blinder but left White Hart Lane empty-handed for the third time in two months, having conceded 13 goals. The big Finn made a string of sensational saves to prevent Spurs running up a massive scoreline
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Jussi stars, but Spurs smash four
SPURS 4, WANDERERS 0: JUSSI Jaaskelainen played a blinder but left White Hart Lane empty-handed for the third time in two months, having conceded 13 goals. The big Finn made a string of sensational saves to prevent Spurs running up a massive scoreline
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Spurs 4, Wanderers 0: How did what - and when
SPURS 4 WANDERERS 0: Gordon Sharrock's match stats Wanderers (4-5-1) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 9 But for some world class saves it could have been total embarrassment ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 A harsh penalty against him and another own goal; he hates White
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Charity coins thrown into Cafe Rene chaos
ALLO Allo . . . Members of the Marco Players appear to have something up their sleeves. In addition to staging the play of the classic BBC television comedy show by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, the Marco Players AODS is also having a collection for charity
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Free website chance at forum
THE first meeting for the East Bolton Regeneration Business Forum will take place on Monday, February 11, at Tonge Cricket Club, Crompton Way -- 6pm for a 6.30pm start. The event will launch a major marketing initiative for all businesses in the East
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Student music
THE Lancashire Students' Jazz Orchestra plays a return concert at the Swing Suite at Horwich RMI Club, Chorley New Road, on Sunday afternoon. The concert begins at 1pm, and tickets, £5 and £4, are available on the door. Next month, on Sunday, March 10
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Church fears bogus charity collectors
MEMBERS of Bolton Pentecostal Church fear bogus charity workers are using their name to con kindhearted residents out of hundreds of pounds. Youths pretending to be members of the congregation have been knocking on doors in Breightmet and Lostock saying
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Daytime date for three area forum
THE next Burnden, Daubhill and Derby area forum is being held during the day to encourage more people to attend and will take place on Thursday at the Quebec Hall, off Quebec Street, Deane at 1pm. "It is an experiment to give people who find it difficult
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Apply now for 'green' grants
COMMUNITIES in Bolton are being encouraged to apply for funding to create a "Doorstep Green" -- a revitalised or newly-created open space that provides areas to sit, relax, play safely, or observe and encourage wildlife. The new initiative from the Countryside
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Shoemaker Jack Whittaker dies at 81
A WELL-known businessman has died after a long illness, aged 81. Bolton-born Jack Whittaker, who lived in Barrow Bridge, was a qualified shoe-maker who learned the trade from his father, Percy. He founded Whittakers Shoemakers in St Georges Road, Bolton
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Air stewardess has a chance at dream holiday
BOLTON air stewardess Lisa Thompson will be appearing in front of millions of television viewers tonight. The 36-year-old will be answering quick-fire general knowledge questions on BBC show The National Lottery Jetset, which is hosted by Eamon Holmes
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Call for free pensioners' transport
BOLTON North east MP David Crausby has called for free public transport for pensioners. Mr Crausby claims a "postcode lottery" of allocated travel concessions is hitting hundreds of pensioners in the pocket. He said some local authorities provide half-fare
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Sad mum in plea for missing bracelet
A HEARTBROKEN mother is appealing to a kindhearted Good Samaritan to return a bracelet bought in memory of her son, who tragically died 26 years ago. Joyce Farrimond is hoping that her silver bracelet will be returned after she lost it in the changing
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Vandal fears over memorial
ANXIOUS residents fear that a famous memorial will be a target for vandals if it is moved to Farnworth Park. Councillors plan to move the gravestone of Farnworth benefactor Thomas Barnes from a neglected back alleyway to the park that he created. But
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Ian is first man at the top
A BOLTON man is the first managing director of the newly "commercialised" Guernsey Electricity Ltd. Ian Watson, aged 51, who was born in Prestolee, moved to Kearsley when he was five and after attending St Stephen's primary and George Tomlinson secondary
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Sam eyes French ace, but Liverpool say No
YOURI Djorkaeff - a World Cup winner with France - is believed to be the latest ambitious transfer target Sam Allardyce has singled out as he tries desperately to keep Wanderers in the Premiership. But a report on Sky Sport said Djorkaeff fancied a move
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Teenage pilot flying high
A TEENAGER from Bolton School has proved to be a real high flier after been awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Royal Air Force. Lynsey Allen stunned her school friends and family after learning to fly a plane solo, thanks to the RAF scholarship.
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Bolton schools among country's best
THREE primary schools in Bolton have been singled out as some of the country's top performers. Turton and Edgworth CE Methodist Primary School, Walmsley CE Primary School in Egerton and Claypool County Primary School in Horwich have been included in a
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The school we all love
LONGSIGHT Primary School in Harwood has been earmarked for closure in a controversial move which is being strongly opposed by parents. Reporter JANE BULLOCK went into the school to experience a day in the life of the teachers, pupils and parents THE bell
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Vandalism fears over memorial move plan
ANXIOUS residents fear that a famous memorial will be a target for vandals if it is moved to Farnworth Park. Councillors plan to move the gravestone of Farnworth benefactor Thomas Barnes from a neglected back alleyway to the park that he created. But
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Nursery nurse accused of lying over harassment
A YOUNG nursery nurse was accused of lying over claims that her neighbour harassed and threatened her. Heidi King denied lying and said that Christopher Harrison had threatened to rape and kill her in confrontations outside her home. She denied that she
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Street kicked into touch for footie
CORONATION Street is moving its goalposts and screening episodes on Tuesday nights to clear the way for Champions League football on a Wednesday, it was announced today. Three female stars of the show donned red, white and gold football shirts and posed
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Guard hit in post office raid hammer attack
MASKED robbers struck a security guard over the head with a claw hammer during a raid on Belmont Post Office. The guard was attacked as he was delivering cash to the post office. Two men followed the Consignia guard into the premises in High Street at
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Big Games vacancies bonanza
A JOBS bonanza is set to be created in Greater Manchester this summer as recruitment begins for the Commonwealth Games. Thousands of vacancies are being made available for the 10-day period in bars, restaurants and the athletes village. Millions of pounds
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Town workers to face parking ban
A RESIDENTS only parking scheme to stop motorists leaving their cars outside people's houses and walking into town is to be enforced around Castle Street. The experimental scheme and waiting restrictions are to be introduced on the square of streets from
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Irish boy band are a smash hit with pupils
REEL mania hit Bolton when the latest boy band made a whirlwind visit to two schools in the town. The five-piece Irish group, who have been hailed as the next Westlife, proved to be a big hit with teenage girls at Sharples High School. The band played
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Sam's warning over defensive slips
DAVID Elleray's controversial interpretation of the "six-second" rule might have been a major turning point in the game but Sam Allardyce was looking at the bigger picture when he highlighted his own team's shortcomings at St James' Park. The Reebok boss
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Whitlow: We need to be clever - like Shearer
MIKE Whitlow claimed today that Alan Shearer "played the referee a treat" when he coaxed David Elleray into awarding the free kick that rocked Wanderers in the heat of Saturday's Premiership points tussle at St James' Park. The former England captain
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Nicky ready for the fight
NICKY Southall may have to step aside when Paul Warhurst is fit to resume his trademark role in the Wanderers' midfield but he has the satisfaction of knowing he has given Sam Allardyce a selection headache. The former Gillingham ace marked his most impressive
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What happened, and when, at St James' Park
BEN Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock with all the match stats NEWCASTLE 3 WANDERERS 2 WANDERERS (4-1-4-1) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 The unfortunate victim of an over-zealous referee; good saves though. ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 A good duel with Robert;
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IShakers still waiting for takeover moves
EIGHT days after the shock resignation of Terry Robinson and a takeover by the Mansport consortium has yet to materialise. When the Bury FC chairman sensationally emptied his desk last Monday, it was hoped his decision would act as a catalyst and speed
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Ricketts still to prove himself - Richards
DEAN Richards reckons Michael Ricketts must prove his scoring talents in a second Premiership season before he gets the England call. "That's the shout," the £8 million Spurs defender said, acknowledging the clamour for Sven Goran Eriksson to give the
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Jussi stars, but Spurs smash four
SPURS 4, WANDERERS 0: JUSSI Jaaskelainen played a blinder but left White Hart Lane empty-handed for the third time in two months, having conceded 13 goals. The big Finn made a string of sensational saves to prevent Spurs running up a massive scoreline
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Whitlow out for a fortnight
MIKE Whitlow has been ruled out for two weeks after suffering concussion in last night's FA Cup defeat by Spurs. He was detained in hospital after a clash with Dean Richards that at first sparked fears of a serious injury. An examination today revealed
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Spurs 4, Wanderers 0: How the action unfolded
BEN Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock's exclusive website reports from White Hart Lane. FA CUP (Sponsored by AXA) 4th Round SPURS v WANDERERS PRIORITIES or no priorities, there was no repeat of the events of December when a weakened Wanderers side crashed
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Spurs 4, Wanderers 0: How did what - and when
SPURS 4 WANDERERS 0: Gordon Sharrock's match stats Wanderers (4-5-1) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 9 But for some world class saves it could have been total embarrassment ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 A harsh penalty against him and another own goal; he hates White
