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Jim gets top airport post
JIM Bethell, aged 54, has been appointed Managing Director of Manchester Airport Developments. He has moved to the new job from Standard Chartered Bank in London, where he was Group Head of Global Property with a portfolio of more than 2,500 properties
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Double trial for Chorley
CHORLEY are in action in both league and cup this weekend. Tomorrow local rivals Leyland visit Windsor Park in the Northern Premier League and then on Sunday Chorley renew acquaintance with two of the club's former Australian professionals. Both Joe Angel
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Procession to mark centenary
WHEN Hall i' th' Wood Museum opened to the public 100 years ago, a procession marched from the town centre through to the house. And later this year, on July 21, a similar carnival parade is being planned to mark the centenary anniversary. Organisers
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Home was birthplace of Crompton's Spinning Mule
HALL i' th' Wood is a family home dating back to 1483, but its particular claim to fame is that Samuel Crompton created his invention in the house. The famous inventor lived in Hall i' th' Wood, and there is a painting in the house which depicts him at
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Hooray for Hall i' th' Wood!
DRIVING through a housing estate in Hall i' th' Wood may not exactly conjure up images of the perfect family day out. But the stylish Grade One building which appears through the trees as the road turns towards the Hall i' th' Wood Museum comes as some
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Fred finds an easier way to get to the top
CELEBRITY steeplejack Fred Dibnah proved he had a head for heights when he steamed up one of Britain's highest mountains. The steam enthusiast decided to let the train take the strain when he climbed into the cab of a vintage engine and travelled to the
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Friends at the finish
SAM Allardyce is aiming to put the accent on attack next season. The Wanderers' boss gave the first clear indication of how he hopes to approach his second Premiership campaign after the final whistle sounded at Upton Park on Saturday. The result was
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Match Report
WEST HAM 2, WANDERERS 1 WANDERERS (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 8 His saves from Carrick, Defoe and Kanoute were top class ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 One or two first half slips under pressure from Sinclair and Winterburn GUDNI BERGSSON ... 7 Had to work
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Match report: Kick by kick
17 mins: Wanderers have strong appeals for a penalty turned down as Pearce trips Ricketts, dumping the striker on his backside. 23 mins: Jaaskelainen launches himself full-length to turn Carrick's right-footer round the post, frustrating the Hammers'
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Crossword prize made our day...
I WOULD like to thank the Bolton Evening News for the crossword prize of the meal for two at Mr G's. My friend and I spent a lovely evening in very pleasant surroundings. The meal was superb, and the service from the staff was second to none. Everything
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Thanks for the election support
MAY I take this opportunity of thanking the electorate of Blackrod Ward -- which includes Blackrod, south Horwich, Wingates and Westhoughton -- who supported me in the May 2 Bolton Council elections. Although defeated by only 61 votes, I am still a Blackrod
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FAMILIES
CORNERHOUSE, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester Kids Events An action-packed programme for 11 to 16 year olds. Saturday, 11.30am, £2.50. FIT CITY, Pendlebury Fit Kid Adventure Club Fun-filled session for 5 to 11 year olds. Saturday, 9.30am and 10.30am. SADDLEWORTH
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Time to think of crime victims
AFTER reading Mr Hudson's letter on crime and punishment, I have to conclude that he and I live on different planets. First, his over-hysterical reaction to what I consider to be quite reasonable solutions to the problems by an anonymous reader. He dismisses
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Duties of parenthood
THE TWO most important aspects of raising children are responsibility and high expectations. But when a child hears the parent say he/she "won't attend school, no matter what I do", it is telling the child that they are not expected to go. If the parent
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EVENTS
CAPESTHORNE HALL, Siddington, Macclesfield Kit Car Show A display of Kit cars. Suitable for all the family. Sunday, 10am to 4pm, adults £4 and children £1.50. CLARION HOTEL, Foxfields Fashion Show A fashion show by Nick's of Penwortham and Get Ahead Hats
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The legend -- formerly known as Keith Eccleshare
AT Chorley Cricket Club, Keith Eccleshare's name is never spoken, they just call him Ledge, short for the Legend. That is how high a regard they have for one of the best cricketers Bolton has ever produced. Last season at the age of 50 Keith finally hung
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Help event stay afloat
ORGANISERS of this year's Adlington Carnival have launched a drive to create miles of smiles and revive a dying tradition. Carnival bosses are determined to get more floats on the streets for the colourful procession -- said to be the largest in the North
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Jubilee plants taken by thief
A THIEF has frustrated a parish council's attempts to brighten up its village by pinching shrubs from a Jubilee display. Now Clayton-le-Woods Parish Council is hoping to bring in police patrols to catch the offender if he decides to strike again. The
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Video game chart
1 (-) Fifa World Cup 2002 -- GameCube 2 (1) Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II -- GameCube 3 (4) Super Monkey Ball -- GameCube 4 (6) Halo Combat Evolved -- XBox 5 (5) Final Fantasy 6 -- PSX 6 (3) Luigi's Mansion -- GameCube 7 (9) Grand Theft Auto
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Steer clear of this 'wacky' racer
Cel Damage , XBox (also on PS2 and GameCube), £44.99 -- Out now ANYTHING that bills itself as "wild and wacky" usually isn't, and Cel Damage is no exception. It's a vehicle-based deathmatch game for one to four players set in a cartoon land. There are
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Perfect for speed freaks
Extreme G-3, Nintendo GameCube, £39.99 -- Out now EVERY games console needs a title with enough speed and intensity to reduce the player to an entranced, gibbering wreck. The PlayStation had WipEout and the GameCube gets Extreme G-3. It's a futuristic
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What's hot and what's not: film, DVD, people
FILM: Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones. Oh yes, oh yes. So Jonathan Ross thinks this is a major disappointment eh? What a load of wubbish he's talking. OK, this isn't a great film in the way that The Shawshank Redemption or Pulp Fiction are
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Andrew tells of knife attack terror
BANDAGES cover his knife-slashed arms, his head bears a scar and his eyes are bloodshot. This is Andrew Kinsella, one of the two victims of a terrifying gang attack in Bolton town centre which left him with 54 stitches. He had been beaten, kicked in the
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Robbed of a dad
A SPEEDING driver showing off to his girlfriend on her 21st birthday lost control of his car and killed a young father-of-two. And today the family of the victim condemned the two year jail sentence a "disgrace" saying his two children had been robbed
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Debut success for local golfer
STEVE Parry won his first golf tournament since turning professional when he clinched a Tamsell Tour event at Northrop Hall. Parry, who lives at Atherton, beat Phil Archer of Birchwood in a sudden death play-off to clinch the North West tour event. Parry
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Bradford crisis should be a lesson to every football club
THE financial crisis at Bradford should serve as a lesson to every football club in the land of the dangers of allowing ambition to over-ride common sense. That was the reaction from the Reebok today to news that the Yorkshire club - relegated from the
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Site for lovers of cats, Buffy, eco-services and the BBC
Cat lovers will enjoy browsing the feline site www.moggies.co.uk Serious Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans should take a look at Slayage -- the "on-line journal of Buffy Studies" at www.slayage.tv Green Undertakings is an on-line funeral service offering
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Programmes expected to raise more than £1,500
TWO programmes from one of the most famous FA Cup finals of all time are expected to raise more than £1,500 at auction. The items, from the 1923 game at Wembley when Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham 2-0, will go on sale at Sotheby's in London tomorrow (
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School goes for gold
ELMS Bank Community High School has earned the prestigious Sportsmark Gold award. The Whitefield school has become the first in the Bury borough to receive the coveted award, which is only presented to those who can show a very high level of out of hours
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Mike's art on show
YOUNGSTERS can make this weekend a work of art if they head to Harwood and Little Lever. Bolton-based children's TV presenter Mike Amatt will perform his show, A Smart Attack of Art, at Tottington Road Church Hall, Harwood, today at 5pm and Little Lever
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Model citizen search begins
THE search is on for a young person in Bolton who has made a real difference to his or her own community. Nominees for the Young Citizen of the Year 2002 competition run by Greater Manchester Police are now wanted. Entrants must have demonstrated their
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Playwrights hunt
THE Royal Court Theatre in London is teaming up with Manchester's Contact Theatre to find a new generation of young playwrights. As a result, young playwrights are being offered the chance to have their work produced by the Royal Court using professional
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Cherie at glittering Games dinner
CHERIE Blair will be appearing at a literary dinner being held in Manchester as part of the Commonwealth Games' cultural programme. The Prime Minister's wife will be joined by veteran journalist and broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald at the fund-raising
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'Stand-up is my first love'
YOU'LL soon be seeing a lot of Peter Kay. The Bolton comedian has just taken over as the new face of John Smith's bitter for a series of nationwide adverts. And in the autumn he has a new series of Phoenix Nights and a 50-date stand-up tour. IAN SAVAGE
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COMEDY THEATRE LISTINGS
BURNLEY MECHANICS, Manchester Road, Burnley Simon Day Another great night of comedy at the Mechanics. Saturday, 8pm, £10 to £19 THE COMEDY STORE, Manchester The Best in Stand Up Ian Stone, Steve Gribbin, Simon B Cotter, Ian Moore and Angie McEvoy provide
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Mystery buyer to rescue Shakers
A MYSTERY benefactor has emerged at the last minute to save Bury Football Club from extinction with a bid to buy their stadium. Shakers' £1.3million debt to the Russell Cooke Trust looks set to be cleared just a fortnight before their May 31 deadline,
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Thai boxer feels seven-year itch
BOLTON Thai boxer Nigel Ashton is ready to make a fighting comeback after seven years of retirement. Nigel decided to quit after a bad knee injury that he picked up when doing renovations on his then newly-acquired Elite Thai-Kick Boxing Gym in Halliwell
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Badminton's double diamonds
BADMINTON players from the Bolton League figured prominently in the Lancashire Over 50s' side which has just won two national championships. The Red Rose side clinched both the national team knockout title at Telford and, at Milton Keynes last weekend
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Leaders set to pull clear
HORWICH will be looking to build on their healthy lead at the top of the Bolton League tomorrow (Saturday) when they try and stretch their unbeaten run to six games. They are currently 23 points clear of second and third placed teams Heaton and Walkden
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MUSIC AND DANCE
BURLINGTON'S (DE TABLEY), Blackburn Road, Ribchester The Pendle Jazzmen Jazz sounds from the local group. Sunday, 12.30pm, free HALLIWELL CENTRAL REFORM CLUB, Bolton Tony Jeffries and Christine Coles Comedy and music Saturday, 7pm, £1 members and £2 visitors
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Kennels appeal
MANCHESTER Dogs Home is inviting the public to join its Pile of Pennies appeal to help build more kennels at the centre. Any loose change can be dropped off at the home's reception at Crofter's House, Moss Brook Road, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5PG or
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Fans celebrate Premiership survival
ARSENAL took another giant step towards the Premiership title in front of a record Reebok crowd of 27,351 last night. Wanderers' final home match of the season saw the fans celebrate their success in staying in the Premiership, while accepting the gulf
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You're fans-tastic - Sam
SAM Allardyce has praised the fans who grew in numbers in response to Wanderers' spirited survival bid. A record crowd of 27,351 - just one more than the attendance for the home game against Manchester United in January - packed the Reebok for Monday
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What a result for town
CIVIC leaders spoke of their delight that Wanderers will stay in the Premiership. There was partying across the town on Saturday night as thousands of elated fans raised a glass a to celebrate the club's achievement. Bolton Council leader Bob Howarth,
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Lawro's hairy moment
SOCCER pundit Mark Lawrenson must shave off his famous moustache after Wanderers secured a place in the Premiership. The lippy critic, who has constantly tipped Bolton Wanderers to be relegated, was given a "put up or shut up ultimatum" by four fans who
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Ramsbottom Kitchens
Turton Bowls MATCH results: Dunscar 172-9 Tonge Moor 159-3; Eagley 168-5 Longsight B175-7; Egerton 161-3 Bradshaw 186-9; Bradshaw 193-10 Longsight A 131-2; Longsight A 153-2 Dobbies 207-10; Longsight B185-9 Edgworth 156-3; Bolton Tigers 176-8 Bar Lane
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All the match stats
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock with all the match stats. WANDERERS 0, ARSENAL 2 WANDERERS (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 6 Helpless to keep out two close range strikes; little else to test him ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 The Gunners' left flank, Ljungberg
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Bury Bowls League
League tables DIVISION ONE P W L D PtA PtF Eg&Ch A... 4 4 0 0 13.0 34.0 Prest CC A... 4 3 1 0 16.5 33.0 Wlmsly A... 4 2 2 0 20.5 23 Stanley B... 3 3 0 0 12.0 22.0 Black Lane... 3 2 1 0 11.5 21.5 ELPM B... 3 1 2 0 18.0 19.0 Wlmsly B... 3 1 2 0 19.5
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Rapid fire Gunners shoot down Whites
WANDERERS 0 ARSENAL 2: WANDERERS went on a lap of honour in front of a packed Reebok last night to celebrate securing their Premiership future. Players saluted supporters and the fans hailed their heroes who, at the third attempt in seven roller-coaster
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Why Wanderers were good enough to stay up
IN all fairness, you couldn't blame the bookies or the pundits who had Bolton Wanderers marked down for relegation writes Gordon Sharrock Having entered the Premiership by the back door, so to speak, and with little sign of having the financial backing
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New in - By Gayle McBain
BEAUTY products always feature high on the list of most women's priorities. It may be a new lipstick -- or a new body lotion -- but we tend to enjoy indulging ourselves from time to time. This week I have picked out a selection of the latest products
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Bolton Mills League
CROSSLEY Cup Prelims take place on Saturday, May 25. Entry forms to be in no later than Sunday, May 19, to Mr K Andrews, 64 Shrewsbury Road, Bolton. Tel 846716. A & B Cup First Round: Brooklyn Hotel v Mortfield A; Bar Lane D v Hollywood Rd; Dobbies
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Agony for anxious Sam
FULHAM 3, WANDERERS 0: WHOEVER coined the phrase about the show not being over until the fat lady hits the high notes must have been inspired by a Premiership survival struggle. Everyone assumes Wanderers are safe and, for all their reluctance to say
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All the match stats from Craven Cottage
FULHAM 3, WANDERERS 0 WANDERERS (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 6 Had one escape but his luck ran out - beaten by three good strikes ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 A tidy performance on his return to the back four GUDNI BERGSSON ... 8 Hardly missed a header or
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Paxford stunner
HINDLEY boxer Mark Paxford lost his unbeaten record in controversial and disappointing circumstances last week in Sunderland. Paxford lost on points to Bradford's Gavin Pearson, but even Pearson's manager was lost for words when his boxer was declared
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No such thing as an easy game - Raper
STUART Raper reckons this year's Super League is proving the toughest yet as his charges prepare for yet another mighty tussle. Wigan should be entering tomorrow's clash with top six rivals Leeds Rhinos feeling fresh after a string of 'easy' fixtures
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Bennies birthdays
FRIDAY 17TH MAY Jordan Woodcock Aged 8 (today) SATURDAY 18TH MAY Bryony Fielden Aged 7 (tomorrow) MONDAY 20TH MAY Lauren Fox Aged 5 (Monday, May 20) Samuel Payne Aged 9 (Monday, May 20) WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY Luke Greenhalgh Aged 6 (Wednesday, May 22) Richard
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Have you heard the one about ...
Dear Bennies Club, I have four jokes that I have really practised on. I hope you like them. There was a wide mouth frog and it went to a giraffe and said (with a very wide mouth) 'what's your name and what do you eat?' The giraffe replied 'My name is
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Fans will have their say
IF and when Bury FC finally escape their crippling financial troubles the one positive aspect to draw from their near-death experience is the return of power to the people. Creditors are currently mulling over proposals from club administrators which
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Casualty wait time survey
THE Accident and Emergency unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital will come under close scrutiny from health watchdogs next week. Bolton Community Health Council, will be putting the stopwatch on waiting times in casualty as part of a nationwide study of A
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Learn how to get ahead of the rest with your crowning glory
IF THERE was a magic product abolish bad hair days, it would sell in its millions. A hairstyle disaster can ruin the best outfit, so the average woman is prepared to spend an estimated 45 minutes looking after her hair every day. Despite spending years
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Fans' chance to tour Games cycle route
CYCLING fans are being offered a behind-the-scenes look at one of Bolton's Commonwealth Games venues. People will be given the chance to tour the cycling events area at Rivington in the comfort of a luxury coach. Guides will tell the background story
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Youth concerns
THE concerns of young people were due to be highlighted at a special council meeting today. Moorside High School's Youth Forum in Salford was to make a presentation at the city council, focusing on youth matters. The event will take place at the Salford
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Burglary charge
A MAN appeared before Bolton magistrates charged with aggravated burglary at a pensioner's home. Curtis Nolan, aged 19, is facing charges in connection with an attack on 63-year-old Enid Brooks at her Tonge Fold home on April 8. Nolan, currently on remand
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Soccer event set for kick off
YOUNGSTERS from Bolton will be competing in a five-a-side tournament this weekend. The contest, for under 11s, 12s, 13s and 14s, is being held at Daisy Hill Football Club in St James Street, Westhoughton, on Saturday and Sunday from 10am onwards. The
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Danger road safety scheme
AN accident blackspot is getting a £140,000 safety makeover to force motorists to slow down. Council engineers have come up with a plan which they hope will stop people overtaking and speeding when driving along Chorley Old Road, the scene of frequent
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Uri's always on my mind
ELVIS impersonator Elvis Williamson hopes to wow the crowds at his next gig by taking on the spirit of the King himself -- with the help of Uri Geller. Elvis, real name Mark Williamson, met the man with mystical powers while they were both performing
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Town's royal flush
ROYALIST Bolton is the Golden Jubilee party capital of the country. The town is holding the biggest number of street parties to celebrate the Queen's 50th year anywhere outside London. London has 214 parties planned but Bolton is head and shoulders above
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Thug gets 12 years for beating guard
A THUG who left a security guard with permanent brain damage in a violent robbery has been jailed for 12 years. Bolton man Richard Lee, aged 54, had to fight for his life after he was attacked by 25-year-old Scott Dyson at the Lumns Lane tip in Clifton
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THERE are vacancies in the Dawndew Salad Open Singles bowling competition at Gardeners Arms BC, Thor
Bowls comp
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TURTON BOWLING CLUB
ARMSTRONG Bakery Products Floodlit Pairs Competition at Turton Bowling Club. The winners were Steve and Keth McHugh of Haywood who beat David Higinbottom and Peter Consterdine (Bolton) 21-10. The losing semi finalists were Ian Turrell and Charlie Cowsill
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RRG of Bury Open £1200 at Allens Green BC May 12 at 1pm, final 16.
Games to be played: T Lytham (Bury) v J Taylor (Warrington); G I Wilson (Oldham) v A Walker (Sheffield); D Hallam (Sheffield) v R Morgan (Sale); S Wharton (Westhoughton) v A Hughes (Wrexham); J Pearson (Bury) v J Cornes (Northwich); M Winnington (Northwich
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Your disco needs you!
HAVE you noticed how many hours we spend these days looking back fondly at Zippy and Bungle? Or laughing at Debbie Gibson's dungarees? We're so addicted to nostalgia that it's no surprise our latest craze is that icon of youth and optimism -- the school
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What to do in Bolton on...
Sunday BOLTON EXCEL, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: Lifestyles Fitness Suite, Yoga, Judo, Circuits, Short Mat Bowling, Aerobics, Pilates. Monday to Friday 7.30am -10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am- 7pm. DEANE LEISURE CENTRE, Junction Road, Deane, tel
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Bus drivers make grade
NINE Bolton-based bus drivers with the First company have achieved NVQ level 2 -- Transporting Passengers by Road. Jimmy Millin, Clive Gallimore, Gill Shipperbothom, Lisa Dunn, Jayesh Patel, Gerald Mathews, Janice Jones, Peter Walsh and Jimmy Mistry were
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Belmont boxer on Naseem bill
BELMONT Village boxer Mark Payne takes another step towards the British Super Bantamweight belt when he fights on the same card as Naseem Hamed tonight at London Arena. The 26-year-old takes on Michael Hunter for a shot at current national title holder
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A fight to the finish
SIMON Charlton and Jussi Jaaskelainen were all smiles at the end but there was a point midway through the second half at Upton Park when the two Wanderers looked set to come to blows. "It was a bit of 'handbags'," Charlton said, laughing off the 64th
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Sam has worked miracles
GLENN Roeder has hailed Sam Allardyce as a master of management for keeping Wanderers in the Premiership. The Hammers' boss, who was grateful for the public support from the Bolton boss when he was under threat of the sack in the early weeks of the season
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Summer day of fun and entertainment
A DAY of fun takes place at Little Lever Sports Club, Mytham Road on Sunday, May 19 from 10am to 4.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Bolton Scottish Pipe Band, the DBBC Roadshow, falconry displays, fairground rides, a football competition and
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Great hospital gesture by Eddie
I WAS very proud to read that Eddie Davies, Bolton Wanderers' Director (front page, May 13), had given £100,000 to our local hospital. I've been saying for a long time that wealthy footballers like David Beckham and others should buy a bed or equipment
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Charge farce on parking meters
I HAVE a ticket from a parking meter I had to purchase on Saturday, May 11. The meter clearly states the charges -- 30p for a half hour, 60p for 1hour etc -- and no change given I was calling at the Market and didn't have 30p or 60p, only a 50p coin.
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Some wars just have to be fought
MALCOLM Pittock's letters drive me up the wall. And I'm sure I'm not on my own. Mr Pittock, people only reply to your letters as they cannot believe the views you write. I have never read a single letter supporting your opinions. I am neither pro, nor
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Karen's Column: by Karen Wheeldon, Bolton Town Centre Ltd
THIS week has been both hectic and informative following our business planning review held on Monday for Company members and other interested parties. After outlining the work of the Company to date, we organised delegates into four groups to discuss
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Town's new ambassador
CHORLEY'S new mayor donned his robes for the first time this week. Councillor Ray Parr, 61, of Montcliffe Road, Chorley, has chosen his daughter-in-law Carole Parr, 38, from Coppull, to be his mayoress. The grandfather-of-two has been a councillor for
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'Come on England!'
COUNCIL workers in Chorley will be able to clock off and cheer on England in the World Cup - but bosses say they will have to make the time up later! Chorley Borough Council will provide a TV in the Town Hall for workers to watch the matches. The news
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Pirate radio netted
A PIRATE radio operator from Chorley has been convicted following a ground-breaking court case. Investigators pulled the plug on Peter Allridge who was caught broadcasting music from the internet over the Chorley area from his bedroom station Dodgy FM
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Disney's latest
NEXT week, we'll be reviewing Disney's latest offering -- Tarzan Freeride on the GameCube.
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Resistance trailer
CODEMASTERS have posted a movie trailer for their new Operation Flashpoint expansion pack -- Resistance -- on their website. You can find the movie at www.codemasters.com
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Dynamic duo open studio
A DYNAMIC young musical duo are hoping the opening of their new recording studio goes like clockwork. For John Livesey and Stacey Ferguson, both 25, are setting up the Clockwork Recording Studios in Spendmore Lane, Coppull. John, a producer, and Stacey
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More console price cuts
THE console price war has spread to the USA, where the XBox and PS2 are both now retailing at $199 -- that's less than £140. Closer to home, Sony are cutting the price of the PSOne to £49.99 from tomorrow.
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Hope in play area fight
PROTESTING residents have been given hope in their fight to stop the council building a toddlers' play area on their doorstep. The residents of the exclusive Milestone Meadow estate in Euxton are determined to stop the proposed play area which has been
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Champs' uphill battle
BOLTON Association champions Walshaw are not used to looking up the table at other teams. The Bury side have dominated the league for the last three seasons and are chasing a fourth consecutive title but they find themselves in an unaccustomed fourth
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CHRISTINE TRAVIS writes: "Do you have the surnames, Dandy, Daniels or Ince. I am trying to compile a
christravis.dentonvilla@virgin.net SYLVIA HUGHES of 58 Minetts Avenue, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8JT, says: "I am trying to compile a family history of the Foulkes family who used to reside in Cemetery Road, Kearsley, around 1900
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One for the history buffs
Europa Universalis II (Paradox/UbiSoft), For PC CD-Rom, Price: £29.99, Out now If you have more than a passing interest in the Ashikaga Shogunate of feudal Japan or the turbulent politics of Napoleonic Europe, this is the game for you. That might sound
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Chefs asked to cook up a treat for carnival contest
BUDDING chefs are invited to join the Jubilee Chef competition at three of the area's biggest carnivals this summer. Blackrod, Horwich and Adlington carnivals have joined together to present the competition, based on TV's Masterchef and Ready Steady Cook
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Record reviews
ALBUM: The Charlatans -- Songs From The Other Side THERE is an unmistakable Charlatans sound to this collection of B-sides. The 16 tracks are peppered with the "Manchester" sound that also brought us the Stone Roses, and while there is some good stuff
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Charity bowl
A CHARITY bowling night is planned at Middlebrook Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, May 22, from 7pm. All proceeds for the patients' benefit on J1 ward at The Royal Bolton Hospital. For details ring 01204 417489.
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BARS, PUBS & CLUBBING
ATLANTIS, The Valley, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton Pop, dance and R&B, with classics for the over-30s upstairs Tonight, £4 before 11pm, £5 after Vodka Republic Bop to 70s, 80s and 90s pop, and funky house in Club Class Thursday, 9.30pm to 2.30am, £3 before
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Byrne gets Welsh call
WANDERERS' 17-year-old striker Michael Byrne has been named in the Wales U-19s squad for two friendlies against Norway this weekend - at Llanelli on Saturday and Port Talbot on Sunday. Byrne, who hails from Aston-under-Lyne, scored 18 goals for Wanderers
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BWFC Scotland present Player of the Year award
BOLTON Wanderers supporters in Scotland presented Kevin Nolan with their first ever Player of the Year Award. The trophy was given to the Wanderers midfielder as the team arrived at Upton Park to play their final premiership game of the season against
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Holden thanks for move help
DEAN Holden has thanked Wanderers for paving the way for the transfer he set his heart on. The Salford-born defender signed a three-year contract with Oldham Athletic this week after Sam Allardyce waived an initial fee. "They have been brilliant about
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WALKS
BLACKLEACH CENTRE, Blackleach Country Park, Hill Top Road, Walkden, Salford Bucket Engines and Pink Cats Join local historian Glen Atkinson for a slide show and one mile walk around the country park to discover more about the hidden industrial history
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Apple bites into education market
APPLE has launched the eMac, which combines the shape of the old style iMac, the flat screen of the new version and the cool white curves of the new iBook laptop. They're only available to teachers or pupils attending some kind of college and are priced
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The world cup, jokes and friends
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/en/ IT is nearly that time again lads! But it really will not be the same settling down with the beers and crisps at 3am in the morning. To be honest, information on the World Cup this year is going to be a nightmare what
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Jason fights off car thieves
THE son of an MP fought off three men armed with a hammer as they tried to steal his car in broad daylight. Jason Crausby, the area co-ordinator for the Bury East Area Board, was attacked as he went to unlock his VW Golf in a car park off Knowsley Street
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Town visit is real treat for Sherry
THE play might be called "Dead Funny", but audiences will not know whether to laugh or cry. That is the promise of actress Sherry Baines who pays her third visit to Bolton Octagon in two years. And she she says her previous visits to Bolton have been
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I would happily pay out a million if England win
From Done Bookmakers: IT'S only two weeks today before the start of the World Cup, the world's greatest football competition, and we have had massive interest in the England team. This week I laid £70,000 on England to win the World Cup, I can tell you
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Children living in a world of their own
TEACHERS believe that more children are showing signs of autism now than five years ago. It is a condition characterised by self-absorption and social withdrawal. During National Autism Awareness Week, Jane Bullock asks if they are right and what can
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Pub will aid patients
A CHARITY fun day and car boot sale will be held at the Bradford Arms, Buckley Lane, Farnworth, on Sunday, July 7, 10am to 4pm, in aid of the patients on J1 Ward at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the Bolton Bulls wheelchair basketball team. Further details
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Pupils gear up for reunion
Anyone who attended St John Rigby's College in Wigan is urged to attend a reunion event. The Catholic sixth form college is marking its 30th anniversary with a big birthday bash on July 5. The party will be held at the Orrell college in a marquee with
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Canopy cash
BOLTON Central Baptist Church raised £509 at a sale at the Centenary Canopy in Victoria Square.
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Zip to it
THE British Lung Foundation is on the look-out for adventurous volunteers to try their hand at giant zip sliding at Aintree Racecourse, on Sunday, July 28, for a minimum sponsorship of £145. Call 0151 228 4723 for further details. THE British Lung Foundation
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Addict jailed after crashing stolen van
PENNILESS drug addict Edward Fitzgerald stole a workman's van because he was worried his girlfriend might have been abducted, a court heard. As he was chased in another car by the angry owner, Fitzgerald crashed into two other vehicles, including a taxi
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Flying start for new mayor
WESTHOUGHTON'S new mayor Cllr Jo Worthington got her fund-raising efforts off to a flying start just a few hours after her appointment. She collected more than £400 during a raffle at the Greenfields Private Members Club following her inauguration at
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Security burden
THE extra costs of stricter security checks at EU airports, in the aftermath of September 11, should not fall on the shoulders of hard-pressed airlines and airports says Gary Titley, North West Euro MP. During a debate on civil aviation security at the
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Thanks for the party!
THANKS to everyone who came down to Ikon last Friday -- I have to take my hat off to anyone who can party that hard after a Bank Holiday weekend! I had a great night, and followed it up with a chilled weekend packing boxes (as I'm about to move house)
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THEATRE LISTINGS
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton My Fair Lady Horwich RMI & District Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society perform this stunning musical with hits including Get Me To The Church on Time, I Could Have Danced All Night and Wouldn't It Be Loverly. Tuesday until
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Chalfont Community School
CHALFONT Community School in Astley Bridge is looking forward to the future and its amalgamation with Wolfenden School. The new school, which will educate more than 500 pupils, will be built on the Chalfont Street school's playing fields next year. In
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Cherie at glittering Games dinner
CHERIE Blair will be appearing at a literary dinner being held in Manchester as part of the Commonwealth Games' cultural programme. The Prime Minister's wife will be joined by veteran journalist and broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald at the fund-raising
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Sharples march on
Bolton Ladies summer netball: SHARPLES just get better and better as they thrive on Division A opposition. They may not have won many of their matches yet, but they have certainly given the other teams a run for their money. Taking on Olympia A they were
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Pride of place for young musicians
A GROUP of Bolton's most talented young musicians join professional artistes on stage on Sunday. The Bolton Youth Orchestra will be conducted by James MacMillan -- one of the most exciting figures in British contemporary music -- at the Royal Northern
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LIVE GIGS
APOLLO, Manchester Rammstein Controversial alt-rock from the German band, favourites of the oddball director David Lynch Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, £18.50 MANCHESTER ACADEMY, Oxford Road, Manchester DJ Shadow Trip-hop artist, aka Josh Davies, promotes
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Charity bowl
A CHARITY bowling night is planned at Middlebrook Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, May 22, from 7pm. All proceeds for the patients' benefit on J1 ward at The Royal Bolton Hospital. For details ring 01204 417489.
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Fans' View by Paul Cooper
WHAT a weird feeling turning up for a game without any anxiety, knowing that whatever happened we were playing a part in Manchester United's title ambitions. Building up to the game I didn't have any nerves whatsoever, which is a first from what I can
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'We're over the moon'
FANS who went to the Reebok Stadium to be the first to own the new Bolton Wanderers away kit celebrated Premiership survival in jubilant mood. John Rushton, from Aspull, said: "I am a big fan so it is brilliant they are staying up. It did feel a bit odd
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Whites fans United in joy
IT was the rarest of sights. Die-hard Bolton fans cheering on their arch rivals, Manchester United writes Gayle Evans But cheer they did -- and the sounds of jubilant celebration could be heard across the town on Saturday night thanks to United's 1-0
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Thwaites East Lancs Premier Bowls
DARWEN Subs 14 Colne Cricket 0; Turton 12 East Lancs 2; Tottington Con 8 Bar Lane 6; Rishton Con 10 Colne British Legion 4; Greenhill 8 St Andrews 6. P W L D Pts St Andrews... 6 4 2 0 56 Darwen Subs... 5 5 0 0 54 Turton... 4 3 1 0 42 Bar Lane... 6 3 3
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Bury League
LATEST tables DIVISION ONE Eagle & Child A... 3 3 0 0 11.5 25.0 Prestwich CC A... 3 2 1 0 15.5 20.5 Walmersley A... 3 2 1 0 13.5 18.5 Stanley B... 2 2 0 0 7.5 15.0 E.L.P.M. B... 2 1 1 0 11.0 14.5 Black Lane... 2 1 1 0 8.5 13.5 Walmersley B... 2 0
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Bolton Cons
Bowling League SECTION A P W D L Pts Little Lever C... 4 4 0 0 38 Little Hulton A... 4 3 0 1 23 Plodder Lane D... 4 2 0 2 20 Little Lever B... 4 1 0 3 15 Tonge Moor A... 3 1 0 2 13 Dunscar B... 2 1 0 1 10 Little Lever A... 3 1 0 2 10 Deane B... 1 0 0
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Farnworth Vets Bowls
THE ARNOLD Halliday Pairs will be held at LHCC on Monday, May 13. Prelims begin at 12.15pm prompt. RESULTS Section A: Parr Fold (13) 165 Kearsley A (1) 103; Doe Hey (9) 146 OHCC (5) 123; LHCC (5) 135 Mytham A (10) 149; St Mary's (10) 155 Farn Cricket
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Horwich
LATEST results and tables RESULTS: Section A: Dean A 149 (7) Lostock BC 131 (4); Whelley LC A 0 (0) Greenwood 0 (0); Bellingham B 168 (11) Whelley LC B 103 (0); Horwich RMI A 0 (0) Hilltops A 0 (0); Westhoughton SSC A 153 (7) Rivington A 124 (4); Rivington
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Eight hours of sunshine
On Sunday, the competitors in the club's Eddie Morgan Shield, enjoyed eight hours of bowling in glorious sunshine in Leverhulme Park. It is a pair's event and the standard of bowling was extremely high throughout the day. A good many members stayed to
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Derek Fletcher
Bowling Handicap THE ABOVE takes part at Dobbies S&S Club commencing on Saturday May 18, Sunday May 19, Saturday May 25, Sunday May 26, all at 12.30pm. The final 16 will be on Saturday June 1 at 1pm. Total prize money is £1540 with £440 to the winner
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Two goal blast rocks Wanderers
FULHAM 3, WANDERERS 0: TWO goals in the space of four second half minutes killed off any chance of Wanderers securing Premiership survival at Craven Cottage. Instead that distinction went to Jean Tigana's Fulham who led at half time through a Bjarne Goldbaek
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Jubilee horse show plan
BOLTON and Bury Riding Club is to stage a special commemorative Queen's Golden Jubilee Horse Show next month. The event, which will attract competitors from all over the country, will take place at the club's showground in Bradley Fold at the rear of
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It's a touch of animal magic
BRITAIN'S favourite purple dino, Barney, goes on-location to the zoo in his latest video, which went on sale on April 29, 2002. The loveable T-Rex is joined by his best friends BJ and Baby Bop in his brand new release -- Let's Go To The Zoo -- and teaches
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Your chance to win Balto's colourful cartoon capers on a new video
FOLLOWING the success of the animated feature film Balto in 1996, Universal Pictures Video has announced the release of a straight-to-video sequel, Balto: Wolf Quest. It will be available to buy from May 20 (VHS - £12.99, DVD - £15.99). The legend of
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£3m scheme for fire station
LEIGH fire station will become a one-stop shop for front line operations to boost service to the community. Work has started on a £3m development which will see the amalgamation of the Greater Manchester Fire Service workshops, stores, breathing apparatus
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Thanks to angel on the doorstep
MRS Kath Higgins is such a "good neighbour" to local elderly residents that they want everyone to know it. So, one of them -- Mrs Ann Hodgkiss -- nominated Kath for the Bolton Evening News' Bouquet of the Week on behalf of residents of Longcliff Walk
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Goal ace Russell is final hero
SEVEN Stars won the Bolton Sunday League cup final thanks to five goals from striker Russell Lord. They beat The Clifton 7-3, the pick of their goals being a 25-yard lob by Lord, who was joined on the score sheet by Rhys Whitaker and Wayne Jenkins. It
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The highs and lows of Bury FC
1988 - Bury FC is taken over by multi-millionaire Hugh Eaves. The Hampstead stockbroker proceeds to plough much-needed cash into the club, £4million in total. 1996 - Under the guidance of Stan Ternent, Bury climb out of Division Three after finishing
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Local library was comic's showbiz inspiration
COMEDIAN Peter Kay revealed the inspiration behind his successful career on a trip to his local library. The popular comic and star of Phoenix Nights made a guest appearance at High Street Library, off Derby Street, Daubhill, after a special request from
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Two die in car crash horror
TWO men died and two women were seriously injured when the car in which they were travelling smashed into a house early today, police said. A white Volvo, carrying six people, left the road and crashed into the front of a house in Edge Lane Drive, in
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Chefs asked to cook up a treat for carnival contest
BUDDING chefs are invited to join the Jubilee Chef competition at three of the area's biggest carnivals this summer. Blackrod, Horwich and Adlington carnivals have joined together to present the competition, based on TV's Masterchef and Ready Steady Cook
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Dog cruelty woman's life ban
A BOLTON woman has been banned for life from keeping animals after she left her dog in its own mess for up to three years before being reported -- by a suspected burglar. Joyce Jones, aged 44, from Westhoughton wept throughout the hearing at Bolton Magistrates
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Bolton Cons Ladies Bowling
Latest tables P W L Pt Plodder Lane ... 2 2 0 19 Horwich ... 3 2 1 19 Rumworth ... 3 2 1 16 Tonge/Bre ... 3 1 2 16 Over Hulton ... 2 2 0 15 Dunscar ... 2 2 0 13 Kears/Ringley ... 3 1 2 13 Little Lever... 3 0 3 8 Church Ward ... 3 0 3 5
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Bolton Municipal
Bowls League P W D L Pts Queen Anne Glass... 5 4 0 1 35 Eagley PH... 4 3 0 1 29 Turton BC... 3 3 0 0 26 Dunscar CC... 5 2 0 3 25 Bck O'th' Bk BC... 5 2 0 3 24 Brooklyn BC... 5 2 0 3 22 Parks BC... 5 2 0 3 22 Telecom... 4 2 0 2 20 Grey Mare Ladies... 3
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East Lancs Premier League
LATEST results and tables RESULTS: St Andrew's 10 R Utility 4; Bar Lane 12 Rishton Con 2; East Lancs 12 Colne British Legion 2; Turton 12 Tottington Con 2; Colne Cricket 12 Greenhill 2. P W L D Pt St Andrews... 5 4 1 0 50 Darwen Subs... 4 4 0 0 40 East
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Bar Profile: Aqua
Where? Just off Whitworth Street West, behind what was once the Hacienda, and incredibly close to train and tram stops so minimum walking is required (hurrah!). If you recall that it used to be Cheerleaders, you're showing your age. What? A bar-cum-club
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Bolton Parks Vets Association
Latest results SECTION A: Tonge Park A 169(12) Astley Bridge C 117(2); Longsight B 130(6) Leverhulme 140(9); Westhoughton A 179(13) Heywood Park 89(1); Moss Bank A 131(4) Longsight A 158(11); Egerton A 111(3) Darbishire A 159(12). B Rumens LA 15-2, R
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Soccer event set for kick off
YOUNGSTERS from Bolton will be competing in a five-a-side tournament this weekend. The contest, for under 11s, 12s, 13s and 14s, is being held at Daisy Hill Football Club in St James Street, Westhoughton, on Saturday and Sunday from 10am onwards. The
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Streaker fined
A NOTORIOUS streaker from Liverpool staged a one-man pitch invasion at the Champions League final, watched by a billion viewers around the world. Father-of-three Mark Roberts, aged 37, ran on to the pitch at Hampden Park in Glasgow, just before the second
