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Putting life right on the local roads
IN response to a comment made by "Responsible Driver" (Letters, May 20) regarding learners driving slowly. I teach my customers to drive at a speed safe for the conditions. If it is safe to drive at 40 in a 40mph zone they do so, to avoid holding up and
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Poorest people deserve our help
I WAS sorry to read the sour and petulant remarks of Mr James Woodrow about overseas aid (Letters, May 20). It is to this Government's enduring credit that it has increased the total we provide towards helping the poorest people on planet earth, after
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Compare these two towns
IN December, 2001, I had the pleasure of visiting the delightful Cotswold town of Broadway. It is a pleasant place with a number of attractive shops and welcomes numerous foreign and British visitors. What was particularly impressive was their car park
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Thought For The Week
I HAD a wonderful evening recently at Bolton Institute. It was an international evening and students from across the world were all wearing their national dress. It was very colourful, and the students were obviously very proud to be sharing something
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Beswick takes charge as champions falter
REIGNING champions Walshaw were on the receiving end of a shock 33-run defeat at struggling Lostock on Saturday writes Peter Mensforth Yet at the halfway mark had odds been offered on Lostock achieving that result there would have been few takers considering
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Pedersen heads back to Reebok
HENRIL Pedersen is due to return to the Reebok Stadium after playing his part in keeping Silkeborg in the Danish top flight. Pedersen has jetted off on holiday and will return to link-up with The Trotters after the summer break and hopes to fight for
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Whites duo under starters orders
WANDERERS stars Youri Djorkaeff and Stig Tofting had mixed fortunes for their countries in the run-up to the World Cup. The midfield aces hope to be in the starting line-ups for France and Denmark after playing in friendlies yesterday. But it looks like
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Byas hands over semi role to Fairbrother
DAVID BYAS will see a specialist tonight to learn how long he will be out with his hand injury. The 38-year-old former Yorkshire veteran is already resigned to missing the Benson and Hedges Cup semi final against Warwickshire at Old Trafford on Friday
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Toddler's finger trapped in chair
A TODDLER almost lost part of her finger after it became trapped in a large reclining chair. The girl, aged one, had crawled under the leather seat while her mum was watching television at their home in Walshaw Road, Bury. When her mum stood up to see
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GROUP E: Republic of Ireland fixtures, plus pictures of venues
REPUBLIC of Ireland group match info Group E 1 June, 7.30am: Republic of Ireland v Cameroon, Niigata Prefectural Stadium Click HERE 1 June, 12.30pm: Germany v Saudi Arabia, Sapporo Dome 5 June, 12.30pm: Germany v Republic of Ireland, Ibaraki Prefectural
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Group Fixtures: Day by Day
WHO plays where - and when! Plus pictures and factfiles on the venues for England and Republic of Ireland matches Group A 31 May 2002, 12:30pm: France v Senegal, Seoul World Cup Stadium 1 June, 10am: Uruguay v Denmark, Ulsan Munsu Stadium 6 June, 7:30am
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Zidane out for first two games
FRANCE's World Cup hopes of retaining their title were dealt a heavy blow by news that Zinedine Zidane will miss their first two games. French Football Federation head Claude Simonet this afternoon confirmed the extent of the thigh injury sustained by
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Stables blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out a fire in a block of stables on Kirkhall Lane, Heaton on Saturday at about 1.15pm. None of the horses were injured.
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Dog rescued
A DOG had to be rescued by the fire brigade after falling five metres down an old pit. The animal became trapped at the old dye mill in Humber Drive, Walmersley, Bury at about 1pm yesterday. Firefighters used a ladder to free the frightened dog and handed
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What's off-side?
MORE than two-thirds of men in the North-west do not understand the off-side rule in football, researchers claim. They say 65 per cent of fans in towns like Bolton will have heated rows with their friends during the World Cup -- despite not knowing what
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God on your side
A CHURCH is putting on a special service on Sunday, June 2, for all football haters. The service, at St Paul's church, Astley Bridge, kicks-off at the same time as the England versus Sweden game, the country's first match of the World Cup finals. The
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Late night buses for the Games
REGIONAL public transport operator First has announced a full schedule of late night bus and train services that will operate throughout the forthcoming Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games. Late night buses will operate every night from Thursday, July
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MAY 25: What the papers are saying
DAILY MIRROR: England's injury crisis went from bad to worse last night as David Beckham faced a second X-ray on that damaged foot, Danny Murphy's World Cup ended in heartbreak and Kieron Dyer was told he could be sent home. DAILY MAIL: Ireland manager
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Club marks centenary
THE centenary of the badminton section of the Markland Hill LTC and the 75th anniversary of the club were marked by a gala dinner. The badminton section was founded as Bolton Badminton Club in September 1901 and is the oldest badminton club in the country
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Remember the public drinking fountains?
"Many a parched throat was relieved and many a thirst assuaged at the public drinking fountains in the town centre three-quarters of a century and more ago," said a report in the Evening News in May, 1954. "Remember where they were? One was in the high
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Uniform connections
TWO photographs with uniform connections today . . . one shows Bolton's own bagpipe band back in 1937, on parade, with a strong team of drummers. The caption for the other, in September, 1948, read: "Captain Douglas A. Pope, ARCM, director of music of
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More about town's bagpipe band
WHEN on Bank Holiday Monday I printed a photograph which was referred to as "Bolton's own bagpipe band in 1937", that was the only detail I had. However, Mr Reg Parry, of Bromwich Street, Bolton, has now written to say that it was actually the Victoria
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Our health in days gone by
OVER the last few months, we have heard a lot about whether babies should be given the MMR (three in one) vaccine to protect them against measles, mumps and rubella, or whether it should be given in three separate injections. I have no intention of joining
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Injury worry over Turley
Swinton Lions 6, Leigh Centurions 40: THE Centurions are anxiously waiting for medical reports on star full-back Neil Turley who was rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected fractured knee-cap. Turley was hurt after sliding into a perimeter advertising
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Group Fixtures: Day by Day
WHO plays where - and when! Group A 31 May 2002, 12:30pm: France v Senegal, Seoul World Cup Stadium 1 June, 10am: Uruguay v Denmark, Ulsan Munsu Stadium 6 June, 7:30am: Denmark v Senegal, Daegu World Cup Stadium 6 June, 12.30pm: France v Uruguay, Busan
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Group Fixtures: Day by Day
WHO plays where - and when! Plus pictures and factfiles on the venues for England and Republic of Ireland matches Group A 31 May 2002, 12:30pm: France v Senegal, Seoul World Cup Stadium 1 June, 10am: Uruguay v Denmark, Ulsan Munsu Stadium 6 June, 7:30am
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Workers in factory blaze drama
TWO tonnes of compressed waste paper was set alight at the Kennedy Asphalt plant in Astley. Staff at the Chaddock Lane factory had been using cutting equipment when a piece of hot metal fell on to the paper sparking the fire. Staff started to fight the
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Gem of a paper found down settee
I OFTEN hear from people who have found old copies of the Evening News, and Mr Raymond Jarett, of Musgrave Road, Bolton, has rung to say that he has found one under the seat cushions of a second-hand suite! It is dated May 2, 1953 - and for the life of
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Share your pictures of the Palais
DO you have any general pictures of events inside of the Palais during the late 1960s-early 70s era? I ask because I have been approached from a firm making a programme for television, called "Love Cheats from Hell", about, among other things, people
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Everything you need to survive the World Club
WITH only days to go before the big World Cup kick-off, here's a prize chance no football supporter can afford to miss! One lucky reader can capture all the action with the latest LG Video recorder, complete with 9 hours of blank tapes, plus The HP All
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Canal work to continue
WORK on restoring the Rochdale Canal has entered its final stages after a ruling by the High Court. British Waterways needed a compulsory purchase order before it could complete work to rejoin the canal after it was separated by the building of the M62
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Rail campaign
MEN and women dressed as priests hit North-west towns today as part of a campaign to promote rail services. The Rail Passenger Partnership is leafleting people in East Lancashire on new Sunday services connecting them to Manchester from June 2. The "hit
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Late night buses for the Games
REGIONAL public transport operator First has announced a full schedule of late night bus and train services that will operate throughout the forthcoming Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games. Late night buses will operate every night from Thursday, July
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New mayors take charge of their towns
HORWICH'S new mayor and mayoress are looking forward to a year in office following their inauguration. Cllr John Bragg and his wife, Eva, took up their roles in the public hall at Horwich Town Hall, with Cllr Bob Ronson taking up the post of deputy mayor
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Club on the move says farewell to old base
MEMBERS past and present of Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club gathered to bid farewell to the base that has been the club's home for more than 110 years. The club will be heading to its new home in Spa Road in June, and club members old and new gathered at
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'Ill health misery' for residents
PEOPLE living in Bolton suffer the misery of ill health for longer and can expect to die younger, according to new statistics. Although life expectancy in Bolton is increasing, from 73 to 76, the average Bolton person will become ill at the age of 62
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Victory slips away from View
A DROPPED catch in the last over cost Spring View their chance to mark their march to the top of the table with a win over Atherton. Chasing a target of 177, Atherton's last pair were at the wicket when slip fielder Tony Kelly failed to take a difficult
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TUESDAY: CLUBS & GROUP MEETINGS
HARWOOD & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB, meeting, Birtenshaw Hall, Bromley Cross, 7.30pm. HALLIWELL LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY, a talk on Eagley Brook by Mrs Heyes, Chorley Old Road Methodist Church School, Chorley Old Road, 7.30pm. Tel: 597644. HORWICH RESOURCE
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TUESDAY: COMMUNITY CENTRES
For further information or to book a room please call 01204 334300 BLACKROD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Greenbarn Way, off Vicarage Road, Blackrod, BL6 5TA The centre houses a main hall with a stage and a side lounge. Other facilities include a kitchen, toilets
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Soccer cash plea
I HAVE written on this subject many times. Why on earth can't Bolton Wanderers' boss Sam Allardyce be given money to spend on buying whom he wants, instead of being restricted to our loan players etc? We need good quality players, not hotels. Answers,
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Dirty old buses
WHAT has happened to our Bolton buses of late? How is it that many of them have been replaced with old dirty buses? I was on one last week and I could have grown potatoes in the corners, also the paintwork was chipped. I have been told on good authority
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ANTHONY AXFORD'S BOLTON ASSOCIATION: Beswick takes charge as champions falter
LOSTOCK have not had the best of starts to the season, on or off the field, but they certainly had reasons to be cheerful on Saturday inflicting a 33 run win on reigning champions Walshaw writes Peter Mensforth Yet at the halfway mark had odds been offered
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WARBURTON'S BOLTON LEAGUE: Chasing pack closes in on early leaders
CHAMPIONS Walkden managed to beat the showers to close the gap on leaders Horwich to 12 points writes David Magilton Struggling Farnworth suffered another mauling when they were bowled out for 102 despite a resilient 57 from pro Ahmed, who rallied his
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Chasing pack closes in on early leaders
Greenmount just edged out GREENMOUNT just lost out in a topsy-turvy Bolton League clash at Farnworth Social Circlre writes David Magilton The visitors were dismissed for 126 with John Ashworth 49 and Mark Stewart hitting a quickfire 30 which lifted the
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Axe killer cleared of murder
FORMER escort girl Janet Charlton, who admitted bludgeoning her lover to death with an axe, was today cleared of murder. She was jailed for five years at Leeds Crown Court after the jury found her guilty of manslaughter on the fourth day of deliberations
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Vandal rampage forces school to close
A SECONDARY school was forced to close today after vandals smashed 150 windows in a wrecking spree. Five hundred pupils were sent home from George Tomlinson School at Kearsley after attackers broke into the school overnight smashing windows and roof lights
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Best of the fests
IT'S wet and windy outside -- so summer MUST be almost here. And it's that time of year when lots of people begin hunting for their tents and to prepare for a trip to a good old UK music festival. So, with this in mind, NICOLA MOSTYN takes a look at the
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Beswick takes charge as champions falter
LOSTOCK have not had the best of starts to the season, on or off the field, but they certainly had reasons to be cheerful on Saturday inflicting a 33 run win on reigning champions Walshaw writes Peter Mensforth Yet at the halfway mark had odds been offered
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Wallace on way to Gills?
ROD Wallace has emerged as a hot favourite to replace Gillingham's jailed striker Marlon King. The Bolton Wanderers striker will be out of contract at The Reebok Stadium next month and is reported to have already held talks with the Gills. Wayne Jones
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Okocha too pricey - Allardyce
SAM Allardyce has admitted he has been priced out of a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Jay Jay Okocha. Allardyce is keen to bring the flamboyant midfielder to the Reebok Stadium but, after holding initial talks with the player's agent, it seems that
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Rare bird at park
BIRDWATCHERS from across Britain are flocking to a Leigh nature reserve for a glimpse of a rare feathered visitor. More than 1,500 enthusiasts have already descended on the Flash Country Park after the arrival of a whiskered tern. The bird is usually
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GROUP F: Fixtures, times and venues
ENGLAND group matches with animated pictures of the venues Group F 2 June, 6.30am: Argentina v Nigeria, Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium 2 June, 10.30am: England v Sweden, Saitama Prefectural Soccer Stadium Click HERE7 June, 7.30am: Sweden v
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MAY 26: What the papers say
SUNDAY EXPRESS: David Beckham's hopes of starring in the 2002 World Cup finals could be shattered. MAIL ON SUNDAY: David Beckham faces being sent home from Japan before England's World Cup campaign has even begun. SUNDAY MIRROR: Sven-Goran Eriksson is
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MAY 27: What the papers say
THE SUN: Sven-Goran Eriksson insists David Beckham can play in England's World Cup opener against Sweden. DAILY MIRROR: Sven-Goran Eriksson will "never dream" of sending his injured skipper David Beckham home from the World Cup. DAILY MAIL: Sven-Goran
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Whites duo under starters orders
WANDERERS stars Youri Djorkaeff and Stig Tofting had mixed fortunes for their countries in the run-up to the World Cup. The midfield aces hope to be in the starting line-ups for France and Denmark after playing in friendlies yesterday. But it looks like
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Caravan fire
ARSONISTS set fire to a caravan outside a house in Roe Green, Worsley, in the early hours of yesterday and the flames quickly spread to a garage nearby. The mobile home and the contents of the garage including a Ford Granada were destroyed.
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Road horror
A 71-YEAR-OLD man from Worsley has died in a road accident in Scotland. John Alan Bolton, of Sefton Drive, was killed on the M74 near Elvenfoot in Biggar, Strathclyde, on Saturday. He was a passenger in a Ford Galaxy vehicle which lost control on the
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Girl hurt in swing fall
AN 11-YEAR-OLD girl had to be rescued by firefighters after falling from a rope swing down an embankment in Bromley Cross. Paramedics were called to land off Turton Heights near to Birtenshaw Hall School at about 8pm on Saturday. The girl, who has not
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One shot killed house murder victim
A POST mortem examination carried out on a 42-year-old murder victim revealed he died of a gunshot wound to the chest. Father-of-three Rupert Satchell was discovered at a house in Goldfinch Drive, Bury, on the "Dicky Bird" estate, in the early hours of
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Axe killing jury still deciding
THE jury in the trial of a former escort girl accused of murdering her wealthy businessman lover was due to resume its deliberations today. After 15 hours and 40 minutes, the 11 jurors had not reached a verdict on Friday and were sent home over the weekend
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Motorcycle memories
"I ENJOYED reading the article on Syl Anderton, the TT rider and local motorcycle engineer," writes Mr Frank Jones, of Blake Gardens, Bolton. You may recall that last week I wrote an article on Syl, telling of his successes. Mr Jones goes on: "It brought
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Traction engine had regal name
YOU will recall that on May 1, I printed a picture of a traction engine, not knowing where it had been taken or what the occasion was. Mr Alan Ralphs then rang me to say that it was in Musgrave Road, Bolton, as part of the Coronation celebrations in 1953
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The American classic car giveaway
LAST week, in 50 Years Ago, I printed the story from 1952 about anyone who wanted a new car having to wait for a month - but only if you had about £1,400 to spare. If you had only about £600 to spare, you would have to wait for years. Mr Keith Moran,
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Whisky and dancing are secret to long life
WHEN Mr T Hall saw an advertising feature in the Bolton Evening News recently, it brought back many memories to him. It was for Crown Garden Leisure at 23 Chorley New Road, Horwich, and a caption to a picture said that the building was in a former garage
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Can you date this?
CAN anyone date this picture of Wyresdale football club ? asks reader Wally Walsh. He was given the photograph three or four years ago, but no-one at the club, at Inverbeg Drive, off Bury Road, has been able to put a year to it. Mr Walsh, a former chairman
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Group Fixtures: Day by Day
WHO plays where - and when! Group A 31 May 2002, 12:30pm: France v Senegal, Seoul World Cup Stadium 1 June, 10am: Uruguay v Denmark, Ulsan Munsu Stadium 6 June, 7:30am: Denmark v Senegal, Daegu World Cup Stadium 6 June, 12.30pm: France v Uruguay, Busan
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1966, and all that . . .
INTERNET Editor Chris Sudlow was lucky enough to be present at the 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley. These are his memories of that glorious decade which reached a pinnacle when England were crowned kings of the world . . . CONSTANTLY repeated TV images
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World Cup squads, and numbers
HERE is the full list of players taking part. ARGENTINA 1 German Burgos, 2 Roberto Ayala, 3 Juan Sorin, 4 Mauricio Pochettino 5 Matias Almeyda, 6 Walter Samuel, 7 Claudio Lopez, 8 Javier Zanetti 9 Gabriel Batistuta, 10 Roberto Bonano, 11 Juan Sebastian
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Bastions of Methodism
The King's Hall in Bradshawgate was opened in February, 1907, to complement the Victoria Hall as bastions of Methodism in Bolton, having been converted from church premises in the previous century to a Mission Hall. Sadly, although for many years it was
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Vigorous labour clue made me smile
MAGGIE Banks, of Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, is a crossword fanatic, but one recent clue made her smile and brought back fond memories of her brother, who died two years ago. The clue was "Vigorous labour". She tells me that her brother came home from school
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Chasing pack closes in on early leaders
CHAMPIONS Walkden managed to beat the showers to close the gap on leaders Horwich to 12 points writes David Magilton Struggling Farnworth suffered another mauling when they were bowled out for 102 despite a resilient 57 from pro Ahmed, who rallied his
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Ridings quits RMI
THE mass exodus at Leigh RM continued as midfielder Dave Ridings became the third high profile player to leave Hilton Park. Ridings cited the need for a 'new challenge' for the move - which will unite him with former Leigh assistant Dave Miller at Unibond
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Battling against the stigma of epilepsy
A NEW drive to provide more support and understanding for people in Bolton living with epilepsy is underway. Many people with the condition claim they are suffering from a legacy of myth and misunderstanding in the community. Blackrod couple Stephen and
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Battersby in charge
LRC rider Craig Battersby confirmed his form winning a 10 mile event on the Levens course in Cumbria. Craig was fastest overall in a time of 21:09. In the same event Ian Ainsworth produced a personal best time of 24:56 while Peter Graham was narrowly
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Murder charge
A MAN has been charged with murder, following the death of two women. Officers were called to a house at Holmlea Road in Droylsden yesterday morning. They found a 34-year-old woman with serious head injuries. She died in hospital later. A second older
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Motorists warned to expect long delays
A ROAD resurfacing scheme is expected to cause problems for motorists in Horwich this week. Long delays are expected as Bolton Council works to resurface a stretch of Chorley Old Road, from the Jolly Crofter Pub to Georges Lane. The project is expected
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Child violinist scoops young musician prize
A 12-YEAR-OLD violinist has become the youngest person to scoop the top prize in a prestigious music contest. Jennifer Pike, from Cheadle, was named winner of BBC Young Musician of the Year after a grand final at the Barbican in central London, watched
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Detective to face inquiry
A DETECTIVE who led a "flawed" investigation which failed to catch serial killer Harold Shipman was today being quizzed by the inquiry into the former GP's crimes. Det Insp David Smith was selected to lead the March 1998 investigation after a fellow doctor
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Cause of addict's death 'not certain'
Open verdict on collapse addict Collapse addict's death 'not certain' A CORONER recorded an open verdict after it was unclear what caused the death of a drug user. Lee Fitzsimmons, aged 26, of Park Road, Bolton, told his mother he had been smoking heroin
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Collapse addict's death 'not certain'
A CORONER recorded an open verdict after it was unclear what caused the death of a drug user. Lee Fitzsimmons, aged 26, of Park Road, Bolton, told his mother he had been smoking heroin for about two years. He had tried to get off the drug, but had also
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'Ill health misery' for residents
PEOPLE living in Bolton suffer the misery of ill health for longer and can expect to die younger, according to new statistics. Although life expectancy in the town is increasing, from 73 to 76, the average Bolton person will become ill at the age of 62
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Last stand on Harwood's green and pleasant land
IT was once a familiar sight in Harwood. Rolling fields of buttercups, working farms and abundant wildlife. Now, only one farm remains as sprawling housing estates grow ever bigger and its shopping centre becomes larger. But to local bachelor Arnold Davenport
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Boy, 10, drowns on school trip
AN investigation was launched today after a 10-year-old boy drowned while on a school trip in the Lake District. Max Palmer's mother Patricia tried to save him but was also swept downstream and was being treated in hospital today after being pulled unconscious
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Celebration of art
LEIGH'S Turnpike Gallery is celebrating national Museums and Galleries month with a programme of free art workshops. Professional artists will be leading practical sessions for adults and children each Saturday morning. On Saturday June 1 young people
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Stacey rolls back the years
IT takes someone very special to roll back the years to the days, and nights, when talent alone could mesmerise a packed auditorium and captivate a knowledgable audience. Stacey Kent does that in spades. It's only in the last five or six years that this
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Griffiths' promise bears fruit with ton
IT has been known for some time that Clifton's 17 years old Andrew Griffiths has a big cricketing future ahead of him. That was further endorsed on Saturday when he scored his maiden Bolton Association century to set up his side's eight wicket win over
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TUESDAY: MUSIC & DANCE
LINE DANCING, suitable for mixed ability, St Mark's Church Hall, Station Road, Swinton, 1pm-3pm. Admission £2.50. Tel: 0161 950 1711. BOLTON BURNS CLUB, dancing class, Social Centre for the Blind, 7.45pm. MODERN AND SEQUENCE DANCING, Railway Club, Green
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TUESDAY: OTHER EVENTS
NEW BURY TODDER GROUP, meeting for parents, carers and toddlers, meets every Tuesday during school term time. St James's Church, George Street, New Bury, Farnworth, 1.15pm-3pm. Tel: 572334. BOLTON VOLUNTEER BUREAU Open to anyone interested in voluntary
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TUESDAY: LEISURE, SPORT & KEEP FIT
BOLTON & DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE, table tennis for juniors, Hilton Community Centre, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich, 7-9pm. For further information Details 406693 or 692752. AGE CONCERN 50+ swimming, Water Place, 50p; Movement to Music, Age Concern
