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Lawro pays for his lip
SOCCER critic Mark Lawrenson paid for his losing bet on Wanderers on Football Focus on Saturday. The former Liverpool star was so sure the Whites would be relegated that he vowed to shave off his moustache on telly if they stayed in the Premiership. Lawro
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Thank you Sam
WHAT a season. Yes, you can believe it, we have survived, it's not a dream! Thank you Sam Allardyce for the brilliant way you have done your job. You were not give millions of pounds to spend, but you have proved that with some hard work, tactics, and
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Great to prove bookies wrong
CONGRATULATIONS to Big Sam. It has been a fantastic season and a great relief to stay up. It was great to see the bookies were all wrong about us. We must consolidate our position in the Premiership and go on to reinforce the team now. We've been struggling
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Metropolitan results
BOLTON Metropolitan Cricket League results: Karmad A beat Red Rose by 31 runs. Karmad A 101 all out, Idris 30; Red Rose 70 all out. Leather Connection beat Karmad B by three wickets. Karmad B 64 all out. Leather Connection 65-7. Kashmir beat Rapid by
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Town colours up for big Games
HORWICH Town Centre is set to be decorated with an array of colour during the Commonwealth Games. Horwich Town Council has qualified for a Tourism and Development Grant from Bolton Council which will be used to subsidise an initiative where businesses
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Summer 95 Pool
NEW dates have been set for the coming season which will start on May 27. Starter packs can be picked up from the Churchills, Manchester Road from May 19. We still have have open dates to fill please call Phil Crompton (668473) or call at the Churchills
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Turton & Edgworth Pool League
PRESENTATION Evening, Monday, May 27, at the Royal Oak. Prize winners will be informed. Any teams interested in playing in the Summer League, please phone Andy Bootland asap. RESULTS: Division One: Spread Eagle 3 Pack Horse B 4; Bay Mare 2 Chetham 5;
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Bolton Pool
ONCE again we have competitions to finish. There are two finals on Monday May 13 which are the Little Lever Cricket Club Team Knockout held at the cricket club and the Captains Knockout at The Churchills, Manchester Road. Draw at 8pm. On Wednesday May
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Darren Proctor -- Key 103's DJ in print
BANK Holiday weekends might mean rest and recuperation for you (okay, probably not), but for me it was a non-stop whir of social activity. After catching the wonderful Kylie Minogue at the Arena on Thursday, I was celebrating at Infinity on Friday with
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Turley to do his talking on the pitch
NEIL Turley will put a week of transfer talk behind him and take his place in the Leigh Centurions side that battles for a Buddies National League Cup semi-final spot this weekend. And according to coach Paul Terzis, Turley is ready to do his talking
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Tribute to Simon
NO-ONE deserves the accolade of Bolton's Player of the Year more than Simon Charlton. His consistency at the heart of Bolton's defence has played such an influential role in their Premiership survival. He must also be praised for the way he took on the
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Anfield offer to watch Town
THERE are still vacancies on the coaches organised to go to Anfield on Sunday to support Atherton Town in the semi final of the Carlsberg Pub Cup against the title holders Redcar Working Mens Club. Travel plus entry into the ground for the game is £5
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Bolton & District
Cons Snooker SECTION One: Top Rumworth B; Second Rumworth D; Third Tonge Moor B; Last Six Tonge Moor A (36 pts); Relegated Little Lever A, Over Hulton C. Section Two: Top Halliwell C; Second Rumworth C; Third Plodder Lane A; Last Six Church B (32 pts)
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Bolton & District Snooker League
CHAMPION of Champions Tournament (Sponsored by Cuemasters S&SC) May 16 Quarter Finals: Westhoughton Sports or Cuemasters A v Churchills; Bolton Snooker B v Rileys A2 or Horwich RMI E. May 13 First Round: Tonge Ward LC D2 v Tonge Ward LC; Farnworth
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Chorley 5K race
THE second 5K race of the Chorley Harriers Adidas/On the Run Park series takes place on Friday, stating at 7pm. The junior one-mile race starts at 6.30pm. Entries will be taken on the night at the main entrance to Astley Park, Chorley.
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Bowles inspires Juniors success
IAN Bowles emerged as the star performer as Bolton Harriers enjoyed successon both individual and team fronts last week. The 18-year-old ran the club's fastest short stage in the National Road Relays on Saturday and then just 24 hours later scored a double
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Barlow leads the way as Vets take team honours
at Coniston Netball THE HORWICH RMI Harrier Vets claimed the team award in last Saturday's Coniston Fell Race, the third British and second English Fell Championship race of 2002. The nine mile 3500ft race saw an excellent turnout of Harriers, and once
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My life was no dream, axe killer tells court
A FORMER escort girl has denied hacking her boyfriend to death with an axe because she was about to lose her "dream lifestyle". Jan Charlton, aged 36, told a jury at Leeds Crown Court her life had been a "nightmare" before she attacked Danny O'Brien at
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monday
Ladies love that beautiful game FOOTBALL has become the most popular women's sport in the country, overtaking netball, latest figures have revealed. Clarissa Satchell looks at the female invasion of the beautiful game and how it has taken hold of female
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Founders Arms
LAST weeks winner was Derek Ashton who beat Wayne Merrick in the final. Losing semis were Ann-Marie and Alex Kalbus. Best lady prize went to Ann Marie. Names to be in by 8.45pm Saturday or ring pub on 362195.
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Triple D League
ALTERATIONS to fixtures: Men Section Three: All mobile phones beginning with seven should have 0 in front. The Winter League Presentation is on May 24, at 8pm. Players listed below to receive prizes. Men Section One: 1. Tramways; 2. JAPT; 3. Fall Guys
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Bolton League: Finch holds off Hacker
IN the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, almost every top position in all the individual tables have been finalised. But the Men Section One (Moonlight) is still open with Steve Finch two points
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Give them ticket over the tax disc
WHY not allow the parking wardens to book every vehicle they see without a tax disc? Fine the dodgers daily -- the same fine as illegal parkers! (Name and address supplied)
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Election victory - and by a whisker
I AM writing to thank the 1,358 people who supported me in the Astley Bridge election on May 2. Although the ward still has no Labour presence on the council, I must also thank three of the Burnden residents who did vote Labour instead of Tory and ensured
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It's full marks for challenging policy
I AM writing to support Eric Hester for daring to challenge the sex education policy in our schools. For years, explicit sexual information has been thrown at young children, which I can't believe the majority of parents are happy about. Besides, with
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Stick to the rules over car parking
AS a Blue Badge Holder, I felt I had to write in response to the endless stream of letters appearing on your Letters page, all be-moaning how unfair and unsympathetic the traffic wardens of Bolton are. The fact of the matter is, they are NOT unfair or
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Fine worries of an old lady
I RECENTLY took my 90-year-old mother-in-law to shop at Bolton's fruit and fish market on a Saturday. Before parking on the car park in front of the entrance I read the notice displayed in respect of disabled parking twice, to ensure that I could use
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Hegg so proud of Lancs' fight
WARREN HEGG gave Lancashire a boost before Saturday's tense Championship finish at the Oval by telling his team: "I'm proud of you." The game continued to swing away from Lancashire with eight wickets from departing Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmoud
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Lawro pays for his lip
SOCCER critic Mark Lawrenson paid for his losing bet on Wanderers on Football Focus on Saturday. The former Liverpool star was so sure the Whites would be relegated that he vowed to shave off his moustache on telly if they stayed in the Premiership. Lawro
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BSF Tennis: Champions serve up a lesson for new boys
THE senior leagues summer programme had a mixed start. Top Premier Division Men's teams raced away with last year's champs South College 'A' hammering newly promoted David Lloyd (Manchester) 'A' side. The 8-1 scoreline however does not tell the whole
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Fredi's picture of success
IT sounded like Fredi Bobic was gloating when he sent his Borussia Dortmund team-mates a message via his personal website last weekend. As well as congratulating his club for clinching the Bundesliga title, he sent a photograph of himself wearing a dinner
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Youri deal works wonders
THE sceptics scoffed at the suggestion that Wanderers were trying to sign Youri Djorkaeff - 70-odd international caps, World Cup and European Championship winners medals and a big game player at Monaso, PSG, Inter and Kaiserslautern. Then, when the deal
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Reebok beckons Spaniards
THERE could be a strong Spanish flavour once again at the Reebok this summer. Wanderers are lining up at least one pre-season friendly against opponents from Spain with Deportivo Alaves in the frame for a return visit. "The only problem is that the Spanish
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Dean Holden on his way?
DEAN Holden could be set to cut his ties with Wanderers next week. Oldham Athletic have confirmed they are close to sealing a deal for the former England Youth defender, who spent last season on loan at Boundary Park. The clubs have opened talks and Latics
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Gordon Sharrock's Reebok Diary
SATURDAY: SIMON Charlton, voted Wanderers Player of the Year, the night before, says the Whites can continue to stay in the Premiership. He says that all the players believe they have what it takes to establish a beachhead in the top flight of English
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Will Whites be tempted to dig deep?
IYOURI Djorkaeff is not asking a lot ... but, by the same token, he could be asking the earth! The French maestro is prepared to commit his future to Wanderers but only if the club invests in more good players. He has enjoyed playing a key role in the
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Hospice Doms
THE SUMMER league starts on Monday May 13. All teams have now received their fixtures and match cards. There is still a vacancy for a team wishing to join the league. Please contact the secretary 407257 (Bolton) mobile 07803 258426.
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Hammond Doms
RESULTS: Bradford Ward 0(6) Pilkington Arms 3(9); The Griffin 1(6) Sweet Green 2(9); Rumworth LC 1(6) Park Nomads 2(9); The Albion 2(7) Anglers Ladies 1(8); Gibralter Rock 1(5) Oasis Club 2(10); Royal British Legion 3(10) Little John 0(5); Lodge Bank
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Youri deal works wonders
THE sceptics scoffed at the suggestion that Wanderers were trying to sign Youri Djorkaeff - 70-odd international caps, World Cup and European Championship winners medals and a big game player at Monaso, PSG, Inter and Kaiserslautern. Then, when the deal
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Club date
BLACKROD Village Association will meet at the cricket club next Wednesday (7.30) to discuss community issues. For more information contact Mr Timms on 450091.
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MS fundraiser
A CHARITY celebrity memorabilia and autograph auction held earlier this month at The Brook in Ramsbottom raised £1,400 for Multiple Sclerosis and the NSPCC.
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Assault case adjourned
A MAN charged with common assault has had his case adjourned until June 14. Ronald Jones, aged 34, of Roseneath Road, Great Lever, was given bail by Bolton magistrates.
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Assault charge
A WOMAN charged with common assault has had her case adjourned at Bolton Magistrates' Court. Christine Owen, aged 47, of Elm Road, in Little Lever, has been granted bail until Monday June 24.
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Fire misery
A WOMAN returned home to find her lounge badly smoke damaged following a fire. The fire in the bungalow in Purcell Close, Halliwell, is believed to have caused by an electrical fault. A neighbour saw the blaze and called the fire brigade.
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Camera shoplifter jailed
A SHOPLIFTER was jailed for 28 days by Bolton magistrates and for a further 14 days for obstructing the police. Foster Gee stole two cameras worth £39.98 from Toys 'R' Us, the court was told yesterday. Gee, aged 26, of Mills Brow Farm, Over Hulton, who
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Guard attacked
A SECURITY guard was struck over the head with weapon today in a raid outside a Bolton post office. Police say three men targeted a Royal Mail delivery van at Plodder Lane Post Office in Farnworth at 9am. The men escaped in a silver-coloured BMW later
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Fight fund cash boost
THE Crofter's Arms in Bradshaw raised £310 from a car boot sale for the Affetside School's fighting fund. Bury Council's Executive Committee has recommended the school for closure but parents and villagers have vowed to fight on. Dawn Robinson-Walsh,
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Military challenge
A CHARITY which provides holidays for disabled people and breaks for their carers wants people to tackle the Military Challenge to raise much needed cash. The Winged Fellowship Trust wants individuals or teams of three to run 5km, 10km or 15 km or attempt
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Expert claims speed cameras could cost lives
MOTORISTS in Bolton could cause more deaths when a new government speed camera scheme is implemented, according to an expert. Transport bosses have said all speed cameras should be painted yellow for clearer visibility and warning signs in areas where
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Town colours up for big Games
HORWICH Town Centre is set to be decorated with an array of colour during the Commonwealth Games. Horwich Town Council has qualified for a Tourism and Development Grant from Bolton Council which will be used to subsidise an initiative where businesses
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£3.4m school a step nearer
AMBITIOUS plans for a new £3.4 million school to be built in Bolton have passed the final stage of approval. Bolton Council planning chiefs unanimously agreed that the new school be built on land at Durham Street, off Blackburn Road. The school will house
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£1m facelift for Victorian hospital ward
THE last out-dated Victorian ward at the Royal Bolton Hospital will soon undergo a £1 million transformation. Work on the D2 and D4 wards, nicknamed the Nightingale ward after the Florence Nightingale movement, will complete the final phase of renovating
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Criminals who meet victims 're-offend less'
BRINGING offenders face to face with their victims can halve the number who go on to commit further crimes. That is the conclusion of a study which found teaching offenders about the harm their victims suffered was far more effective than a traditional
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Bus terror driver faced gun threat
A DRUNKEN 17-year-old stuck a gun to the head of a Bolton bus driver when he refused to hand over a pound coin, a court heard. As terrified passengers cowered in their seats, brave bus driver David Weilding-Evans refused the demands of Craig Jones, of
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Chris eyes the Games
BOLTON track starlet Chris Mulvaney is closing in on a place in the Commonwealth Games. The middle distance runner is on the brink of gaining the qualifying time for both the 800m and 1,500m at his United States base. Still only 20, the Arkensas University
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Olympia are
too strong for Red Lion OLYMPIA A and Red Lion fought out a thriller which belied the final scoreline of 39-14. Olympia knocked Red Lion Ladies out of their stride but they retaliated in the second half, backed up by a strong defence led by Charlotte
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Churchills Pool KO
LAST Sunday's Grand Finals Night was won by Russ Marsh. He beat Ste Riley 4-2 in the final. The semi finalists were Paul Stevens and Ste Crompton. Next week and every Sunday from now on there will be a Pool KO (World Rules each round best of three) at
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Radcliffe Pool
POOL presentation honours list held at the Lion of Vienna Suite, Reebok Stadium. Premier Division Winners: Summerseat Lib Cl A; R-up: Staff of Life A; 3rd place: Rainsough Brew; Sports Award: Church C Sp St. First Division Winners: Swan A Rad; R-up: Derby
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Deane and Daubhill Pool
THERE is a Delegates May 12 at 8pm, any team NOT attending will be deducted three points. Draw for the Individuals KO will be distributed at the meeting, and it is also the deadline for entries for the Ladies Individuals and Three-a-Side KO. Tempest Arms
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Farnworth Snooker
P W D L Pt Cuemasters A ... 31 28 0 3 202.5 Hawkers A ... 31 25 0 6 182.5 Farn Snooker ... 31 21 0 10 159.0 Cuemasters D ... 31 19 1 11 145.5 Q Club B ... 31 17 1 13 145.5 K&R Cons ... 32 18 2 12 144.0 Cuemasters C ... 31 18 2 13 138.5 LLWMC ... 21
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Horwich CC
Kevin cruises to a double success KEVIN Taylor has been one of the most successful riders Horwich Cycling club so far this season. He was in action at the Bridlington Road Race in Yorkshire where, with 10miles to go, he attacked with another rider and
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Shoppers to have a say on towns' new look
SHOPKEEPERS look set to cash in on a new bid to clean up town centres in Bolton, Westhoughton, Little Lever, Horwich and Farnworth. Councillors have set up a £200,000 fund to make high streets and precincts more appealing for shoppers -- and more profitable
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Body-find boy thought it was a Guy Fawkes
A HORRIFIED teenager who discovered the badly burnt body of a dead man first thought it was a Guy Fawkes dummy, a court heard. Details of the horrific discovery of the body on moorland north of Bolton by two young boys were told to a hushed courtroom.
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Blackpool prom in hotel fire drama
PARTS of Blackpool promenade were sealed off for more than two hours early today after 38 guests were evacuated from the President Hotel, following a fire in a third floor room. Fire crews rescued two people from a first floor balcony. Two others were
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Hallweill Cons Darts KO
FRIDAY'S winner was Tony Green who beat Paul Hesten in the final. Sunday's winner was Lisa Stephens beating Pete Jones. Monthly awards for April go to Shaun Liptrot most 180's, Paul Hesten for highest finish and Jean Burns most 133's and over. KO every
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DERBY DARTS
P W L F A Pt Shirley's Girls ... 21 20 1 199 116 40 Boardwalkers ... 21 20 1 197 118 40 Three/Bed ... 22 16 6 192 138 32 Guns/Roses ... 21 14 7 182 133 28 Jackie's Girls ... 22 12 10 182 141 24 Carol's Girls ... 22 11 11 163 167 22 RHCC ... 21 8 13 144
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ASTLEY BRIDGE AREA DARTS LEAGUE
THE men's 180 competition was won by Wayne Merrick (The Lamb), Joe Murnan also from the Lamb team was the runner up. Shaun Liptrott (Roundhouse) and Paul Hesten (Seven Stars) were the semi finalists, Shawn has four 180s and a 136f, Wayne has three 180s
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Ban them from keeping any pets
I AGREE with the RSPCA's proposed rights for pets. It's time they got a better deal. People who are found guilty of causing neglect and suffering should be banned for life from keeping any pet. Mrs A Gaskell Reedham Close Bolton
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Thanks for taking part in democracy
I WOULD like to thank the voters of the Westhoughton Ward for electing me as their councillor in the recent local elections. To those people who voted Liberal Democrat, a big thank you, but to all those who went out to the poll for any party, my thanks
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Activities that are unacceptable
SIMON Hart of the Hunting Alliance wants his dogs to have the "freedom to express normal behaviour". No one could have any problem with that. Where the League Against Cruel Sports -- and a clear 2:1 majority of the public -- disagree is not over the behaviour
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Real scandal on childhood cancer
I REFER to the article on May 1, 2002, entitled -- "Hospital slams new study on child cancer". If the reporter or the spokesman for The Christie Hospital in Manchester had bothered to check their facts, they would have discovered that the increase in
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Police fighting a losing battle
MRS S Howarth (Bolton Evening News, May 1) is obviously concerned about drugs and young people. But she is asking the Bolton Evening News to start a campaign to try to persuade David Blunkett to abandon his policy on going easy on soft drugs. Drugs, soft
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Lancs launch one-day promotion bid
LANCASHIRE return to one-day action at the Oval on Sunday with their first Norwich Union National League match of the season. Chris Schofield returns to the side with Lightning aiming to get out of the Second Division at the second attempt.
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Deja vu for Association quartet
BOLTON Association sides step out on the trophy trail on Sunday as they compete in the first round of the Cross Cup. And as always seems to happen for four clubs it will mean playing the same opposition two days running! Clifton and Astley and Tyldesley
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Charles to visit rail disaster site
THE Prince of Wales on Saturday visited survivors of the horrific rail crash which killed seven people. Prince Charles was said to have been "very saddened" when he was told about the tragedy as he returned to Britain from holiday. An emergency telephone
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Handyman's bid to foil robbery
A BRAVE handyman has been praised for helping foil a supermarket raid by hitting a gunman with his claw hammer. The 54-year-old worker struck out after a robber pointed a small black handgun at his face and pulled the trigger. Luckily, the gun jammed.
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No escape for Schemmel
IF Sebastien Schemmel thought his absence through injury would save him from paying a friendly debt, he can think again. The Hammers' French defender was due to have his head shaved after betting Trevor Sinclair he would not score against Sunderland.
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Praise for Per is no consolation
IT may come as scant consolation to the hard-working Wanderer but Denmark coach Morten Olsen says Per Frandsen is unfortunate not to have won a place in his World Cup plans. Having been assured of his fitness after his recent foot injury, Olsen named
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Astley Bridge Domino League
THIS season's summer league will consist on one section with 10 teams playing. The league will commence next week on Monday May 13. All teams should now have their fixture lists, rules and results cards. May I just remind all teams that result cards must
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Mercy dash boost for heart patients
AMBULANCE bosses have been given a welcome boost of new life-savers in their bid to beat heart disease. Whitefield-based Greater Manchester Ambulance Service has welcomed the news that it is to receive 100 state-of-the-art defibrillators (defibs) as part
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Whites help Stig's World Cup plans
STIG Tofting was looking for a helping hand from Wanderers on Saturday as he prepared to step up his World Cup preparations. The Denmark midfielder has secured a place in Morten Olsen's squad for Japan and Korea but needs to prove he is fully recovered
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No to phone mast
PLANNING chiefs in Bolton have refused to allow communications giant Orange to extend a mobile phone mast on land at Stapleton Avenue, Heaton. They wanted to heighten the existing mast by five metres, but planning councillor Norman Critchley insisted
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Theft charges are denied
A MAN denied stealing from supermarkets when he appeared before Bolton Magistrates. Paul Murphy, aged 32, of Chorley New Road, Bolton, is charged with stealing £7.91 worth of chocolates from Kwik-Save and food worth £27.51 from Asda. The case was adjourned
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Sponsored walk
A SIX-mile sponsored walk will be staged in the picturesque Abbey Village, near Chorley, tomorrow by the Bolton Lions in aid of the Bolton Coronary Care Appeal. The event will follow a circuit of the surrounding countryside and anyone interested are asked
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Palestine invasion talk
A PUBLIC meeting addressed by members of The Socialist Labour Party's youth movement will discuss their experiences in the Palestinian territories tonight. Members were in Ramallah on March 28 and the Israeli army invaded the area the next day. The meeting
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Soroptimists in Jubilee call
SOROPTIMISTS want people in Leigh to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee with a burst of floral colour. The women's group is urging households and businesses to play their part in a huge display with hanging baskets, troughs and garden planting. Members
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Man bound over after family row
A MAN arrested for breaching the peace during a domestic argument appeared before magistrates. John Rushworth, aged 44, was arrested when police attended a 999 call at his address in Radcliffe Road, Bolton. Magistrates heard how a computer and DVD player
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Mark's radio kicks
FOOTBALL fans will be looking forward to a summer of footie fun with Bolton-born radio DJ Mark Radcliffe and his sidekick, Marc "Lard" Riley. They are once again ready to join the team at Radio Five Live to host their own soccer show, Mark and Lard's
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Town goes mascot mad
BOLTON Wanderers may be playing their last fixture of the current season today but mascot Lofty is getting in some match practice for next month. The famous furry lion will be doing his best for his team and his town at the Reebok on Sunday, June 9 when
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Families fear road fatalities
WORRIED families in Farnworth have collected a 150-name petition demanding safer roads in their neighbourhood. Campaigners say it is only a matter of time before a child is killed in the area covering Crescent, Brookhouse, Greenhall and Firwood avenues
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Palace concert date for couple
A COUPLE from Tottington are looking forward to relaxing in the Queen's back garden with a bottle of bubbly. Judith and Paul Kelly are among 7,000 lucky people who have won tickets for the Golden Jubilee pop concert in the grounds of Buckingham Palace
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Pensioner injured in attack by two con men
AN 89-YEAR-OLD pensioner was attacked by conmen who tricked their way into her home and stole cash. She suffered facial bruises after struggling with two men who claimed to be water board officials inside her home in Leigh Road, Howe Bridge, Atherton.
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Guard attacked in post raid
MASKED raiders armed with a knife and a monkey wrench knocked a security guard unconscious during a robbery at a Bolton post office. Two men followed the guard into Plodder Lane Post Office in Plodder Lane, Farnworth, at 9am yesterday. He was repeatedly
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GP specialists may ease hospital crisis
SPECIALIST GPs could soon be setting up clinics across the town to ease the pressure on staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital. The new doctors would be able to see people who suffer from complaints like asthma or diabetes, keeping them off waiting lists
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Jail for man who lured ten-year-old girl to flat
A 63-YEAR-OLD grandfather who lured a 10-year-old back to his flat and indecently assaulted her has been jailed. William Kelly, formerly of Tonge Moor, asked the schoolgirl to his flat before leading her upstairs and attempting to seduce her, Bolton Crown
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Bridge club fine sparks fears over legal action
A BRIDGE club fined more than £20,000 after a woman was crushed to death by a pillar is warning other organisations to take precautions. Lesley Fraser, aged 29, was killed when a pillar fell on top of her as she moved boxes out of Bolton Bridge Club in
