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Brass act
MEMBERS of Bolton's Chorus Brass Ensemble entertained the crowds at Commonwealth Games events in Manchester on Saturday and Sunday on the piazza of the Bridgewater Hall.
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Games boost for Howard
BOLTON swimmer Anthony Howard has been given a Commonwealth Games bonus with his selection for the individual 100 metre freestyle event. The 22-year-old from Egerton had qualified for England's 4x100m freestyle relay team but impressed so much in the
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Queally squeezed into silver
THE future for British track cycling looked bright after Scotland's Chris Hoy, Chorley's Jason Queally and England team-mate Jamie Staff made a clean sweep of the medals in the time-trial at the Commonwealth Games. All three broke the Commonwealth record
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Bringing History Alive: Elizabethan Life
Turton Tower, Chapeltown Road, Turton (tel: 852203) Turton Tower presents the chance to travel back to Elizabethan Lancashire and meet Lord and Lady of the Manor, William and Mary Orrell. Join them and their servants as they offer an insight into the
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July 29
From the Evening News, July 29, 1992 - A HALLIWELL shopkeeper says wreckers have made her life a nightmare -- and left her with a £1,000 bill. Vandals have smashed the windows of Pam Burgess's wool shop three times already this year. Now she is calling
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July 30
From the Evening News, July 30, 1992 - A MAJOR investigation began today into a fumes drama at a showpiece Bolton pool which left 23 bathers in hospital. About 200 swimmers - many in just bathing costumes - were evacuated from The Water Place. Busloads
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Blueprint for the future
CHORLEY's blueprint for the future is to be thrown open for public comment before its official release. The Community Plan, which maps out action areas to be tackled over the next three years, has been prepared following extensive consultation. The draft
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Bingo fans ready to raise the roof
THE sky is the limit for bingo players in Bolton thanks to changes to the rules governing the amount of prize money available. Participants in the national bingo game --which is played at both Bolton's Mecca Bingo halls -- now stand to win £2 million
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Daisy Hill back on track
IT has not been the best of seasons for Daisy Hill but they are now starting to make up for some early disappointments. Two successives wins have lifted them from second from bottom and it could easily have been three had the weather not intervened a
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Chabberet dreams on Reebok No 2 spot
SEBASTIAN Chabbaret is ready to join the growing legion of French recruits at the Reebok. The goalkeeper from Lens completed a successful trial with Wanderers with an impressive second half performance against Inter Milan on Saturday and is hoping he
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Inter fans cheer idol Youri
THE loudest cheer was for today's heroes but the warmest tribute from the Inter Milan fans was reserved for one of their former idols writes Gordon Sharrock Click HERE and follow the links in English for a selection of pictures from the match from the
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Blaze threat to homes
FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a timber shed was set alight early today. The blaze, in Wyndham Drive, Deane, threatened to set light to neighbouring homes and garages.
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Motorcyclist breaks legs
A MOTORCYCLIST is recovering today after breaking both his arms and a leg in an accident. His C-registered Kawasaki bike was involved in the collision with a Rover 214 in Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, at 8pm on Saturday. The road was closed for more than
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Four escape car crash
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Belmont last night after a car overturned onto its roof. When crews arrived at the scene in Rivington Lane, the four occupants -- a man and three women -- had managed to climb out of the car. They were shaken but otherwise
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MP calls for action over closure threat Post Offices
ADLINGTON MP Lindsay Hoyle has called on the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Patricia Hewitt, to take action to help the Post Office in the face of closures and proposed redundancies. During questions at the House of Commons he said: "Proposals
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Driver arrested
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Walkden has been arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, drink driving and vehicle document offences. He has been released on bail and will appear before Bolton magistrates today.
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Blaze threat to homes
FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a timber shed was set alight early today. The blaze, in Wyndham Drive, Deane, threatened to set light to neighbouring homes and garages. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire before it spread.
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BAN NAPS (WEEK 18): Booth Steel close in on leaders
FOR the second week a 14-1 shot has blasted the Bolton Evening News Naps competition wide open. Booth Steel chose Crystal Castle in the 3.10 at Ascot and have now jumped up to second place in the table. This follows on from a recent 11-1 winner and now
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Parents priced out of Anthony's big swim
BOLTON swimmer Anthony Howard goes for gold tomorrow, but without the vocal support of his parents writes David Magilton The 22-year-old Egerton swimmer lines up in the heats of the 4x100m freestyle relay event at the Aquatic Centre, Manchester, in the
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Peel celebrates silver success
OLYMPIC silver medallist Ian Peel was sent into seventh heaven after claiming his seventh Commonwealth Games medal. Peel, from Blackburn, and partner Chris Dean picked up a silver in the Trap Pairs on Saturday - but were unlucky not to get gold after
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Selfish motorists spoiling Games
THE spirit of the Commonwealth Games is definitely NOT flowing through the streets of Prestwich around Heaton Park thanks to selfish motorists. That's the claim from frustrated residents living in the area of St Margaret's Road who say they are like prisoners
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What's On today
ATHLETICS: 6pm: women's long jump final, men's high jump final, men's 400m hurdles final, women's 200m semi final, women's pole vault final, women's javelin final, men's 200m semi final, men's 110m hurdles semi final; women's 200m final, men's 800m final
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Bike fans soak up the sunshine
HUNDREDS of people from all over the world descended on Horwich as the Commonwealth Games came to town on a glorious summer's day. The men's and women's time trial cycling finals attracted families keen to enjoy the carnival atmosphere and sunny weather
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Now Stuart aims for Euro glory
BOLTON'S steeplechase hero Stuart Stokes has set his sights on a European Championship medal after pulling off the race of his life on Saturday. Stokes thrilled the packed City of Manchester Stadium as he smashed his personal best time by some seven seconds
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England's cyclists hungry for Games success
Team England today named a powerful cycling squad to compete at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games where three of the events are at Rivington. Having failed to win a gold medal at the last Commonwealth Games, England's cycling team is determined to
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Vila starts to repay Terzis faith
Workington 8 Leigh 39 by Mike Hulme IT'S been quite a while coming but Paul Terzis's financial outlay to bring Vila Matuatia from St Helens to Centurions is now starting to look like money well spent. The Samoan front rower scored his first try in Leigh
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Goldline Trophy Weekend Review by Martyn Hindley
THE Goldline Trophy really came alive yesterday as defending champions Atherton Collieries were beaten 2-1 at Pennington. A Carl Caffery goal in first half stoppage-time was followed by an own goal, although Paul Gallagher scored a late consolation for
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Day out cheer for disabled daughter
THE mother of a disabled youngster is so fed up of trying to find somewhere for her daughter to play that she has booked a day out for other children and their parents. Beverley Mortimer dreads the summer holidays as her daughter Jayne struggles to play
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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Museum Street, Blackburn (tel: 01254 667130) Scenes of Sombre Grandeur Sir Charles Holmes was one of the foremost landscape artists of the 20th Century, painting and travelling widely in Europe. However it was his friendship with the Blackburn cotton
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Bones find starts murder hunt
A GRUESOME discovery was made when a member of the public stumbled across what has been revealed to be a human's skeleton. The human remains were found in a ditch off Back Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, on Friday at about 6pm. An incident room has been
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Minister's seaside tour
TOURIST Minister Kim Howells is due to see two North-west seaside towns. The visit to Blackpool and Southport is part of his national tour of coastal resorts to see their problems and what progress they are making in attracting tourists. Dr Howells wants
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Bike fans soak up the sunshine
HUNDREDS of people from all over the world descended on Horwich as the Commonwealth Games came to town on a glorious summer's day. The men's and women's time trial cycling finals attracted families keen to enjoy the carnival atmosphere and sunny weather
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Cliff fall woman, 66, dies in hospital
A 66-YEAR-OLD woman from Rochdale has died in hospital after falling from a cliff in North Wales. The pensioner, who is believed to have been a holidaymaker, plunged 20ft on to rocks at Silver Bay in Rhoscolyn, Anglesey, on Saturday. Two lifeboats went
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What to do in Bolton on...
Tuesday BOLTON METRO 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
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Best airport
MANCHESTER airport is Britain's best, according to a travel trade magazine. It has been voted number one for the second time running by readers of Selling Long Haul and Selling Short Breaks magazines, which are sent to 18,500 travel agents and tour operators
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Golden moment in Bolton for cycle winner Clara
CANADIAN cyclist Clara Hughes had every reason to smile after becoming Bolton's first golden girl. Clara won the time trial at the weekend completing two laps of the 23.4 kilometre course in a time of 34 minutes 51 seconds. She was the first gold medal
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City heart and human spirit...
By the Vicar of Bolton, the Rev Mihael Williams LAST week I went to a special service in Manchester Cathedral to celebrate the rebuilding of the heart of the city after the IRA bomb of 1996. It was a wonderful occasion. The work of the emergency services
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Now Stuart aims for Euro glory
BOLTON'S steeplechase hero Stuart Stokes has set his sights on a European Championship medal after pulling off the race of his life on Saturday. Stokes thrilled the packed City of Manchester Stadium as he smashed his personal best time by some seven seconds
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Under 15s line-up
THE Bolton Association U15 team to play Derbyshire and Cheshire League on Tuesday, July 30 at Dinting CC is: David Garner (Clifton), Paul Keenon (Atherton), Chris Read (Elton), Mark Hamnett (Elton), James Hill (Darcy Lever), Tom Liversedge (Edgworth),
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Morris charge helps League to Trinity win
GREENMOUNT pro Robin Morris led the Bolton League to a three wicket Trinity Cup win over the Association at Darcy Lever writes Peter Mensforth The man of the match came in with the League on 47-3 in reply to the Association's 189-7, and after putting
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Farmer Arnold gets five more weeks
FARMER Arnold Davenport was today granted a stay of execution and will be allowed to stay in his farmhouse home for at least five more weeks. Bachelor Mr Davenport, aged 58, appeared before Bolton County Court this morning after defying an eviction order
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M61 Games cyclists' police shock
POLICE chiefs have told Commonwealth Games officials to explain motorway rules and regulations to athletes after two members of Kenya's cycling team were caught training on the M61 near Bolton. Dressed in racing helmets and Lycra shorts, competitors George
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HORWICH & DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE
RESULTS SECTION A: Lostock BC 149(9) Deane A 108(2); Greenwood 160(9) Whelley LC A 105(2); Whelley LC B 111(3) Bellingham B 141(10); Hilltops A 139(7) Horwich RMI A 139(7); Rivington A 147(7) Westhoughton SSC A 142(4); Bay Horse 141(3) Rivington B 144
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Inter fans cheer idol Youri
THE loudest cheer was for today's heroes but the warmest tribute from the Inter Milan fans was reserved for one of their former idols writes Gordon Sharrock Click HERE and follow the links in English for a selection of pictures from the match from the
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The Premiership: A to Z of clubs
And here it is starting, with the champions, whose name just happens to begin with A! ARSENAL Home: April 26 Away: Sept 21 Manager: Arsene Wenger Ground: Highbury Last season: 1st Players in: Pascal Cygan (Lille, £2.1million), Gilberto Silva Players out
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Chrissy's gold as favourite dream is punctured
CANADA's Chrissy Redden took advantage of a puncture suffered by the pre-race favourite, Caroline Alexander of Scotland, to claim Commonwealth gold in the women's mountain biking at Rivington today. The Barrow-born Alexander had established a commanding
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Big hearted pupils answer African challenge
A WOMAN has inspired schoolchildren to help pupils in East Africa who live in mud huts and have to sit on the classroom floor because there are not enough chairs. Following talks and slideshows by 23-year-old Natalie Lord -- a former school teacher in
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Chorley docked points after website attack
CHORLEY cricket club are refusing to make any comment after they were deducted five points following an article written on their website believed to be about rivals Darwen. The Northern Premier League outfit were punished at a disciplinary hearing this
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Anthony's golden relay dream
ANTHONY HOWARD hopes to turn bronze into gold on Tuesday when the England 4x100m relay team try to upstage the mighty Australians. The 22-year-old Egerton swimmer, who won Commonwealth Games bronze in the event four years ago, believes that another medal
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Eviction farmer due in court
FARMER Arnold Davenport was due to appear before a county court judge today after being served a writ for defying eviction. The Harwood man has been battling to stay in Nab Gate Farm and staged a rooftop protest 12 days ago. He was due to appear at Bolton
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Motorcyclist breaks legs in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST is recovering today after breaking both his arms and a leg in an accident. His C-registered Kawasaki bike was involved in the collision with a Rover 214 in Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, at 8pm on Saturday. The road was closed for more than
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Remember the slaughterhouses?
NO doubt many of you remember when there were slaughterhouses in the middle of Bolton, and when, as a 1951 report in the Evening News said: "Each week 100 pigs can be seen trotting across Deansgate in the direction of a Bolton grocery store. They go up
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Campo deal still on - Sam
SAM Allardyce is refusing to concede defeat in his attempt to bring Real Madrid defender, Ivan Campo, to the Reebok. The Bolton boss says quotes attributed to the Spanish international centre-back, suggesting he has rejected a move to the Premiership,
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Games' non-payers had best seats
While congratulating Manchester on a well organised Commonwealth Games and in particular the efficient park and ride system, we have some strong observations about seating and ticketing. We booked the most expensive £40 tickets for the athletics stadium
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Sam's a high flier on the judo mat
SAMANTHA Smithson believes in doing her bit for her country. For not only is the 26-year-old a flight lieutenant in the RAF but, today, she takes her place in the English Judo squad's Commonwealth Games village in Kendal. Sam, as she likes to be known
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Heap is a huge success
FOR one brief moment Craig Heap saw his name in lights in first place on the scoreboard on the final round of the men's individual gymnastics - but unfortunately for Heap and his new found fans it wasn't to last for long. The big guns of the eventual
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Why Peter's such a splash hit
COMEDIAN Peter Kay employed a body-double to help him make waves for his latest television appearance. Millions of viewers have seen him dive from a high board in an hilarious new advert for John Smith's bitter. The commercial is a parody of the Commonwealth
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England on medal course
ENGLAND have taken a step nearer to Commonwealth Games gold writes Angela Kelly After overcoming the might of Malaysia on Sunday night on a hot, humid evening more suited to Kuala Lumpur than Bolton Arena, they won their semi-final clash against Scotland
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Double vision at junior tournament
A HOLE in one does not come around very often but the Bolton Golf Association Junior Championship saw two at Chorley yesterday. Former Bolton Evening News Trophy winner 18 year-old John Cheetham made his at the par three seventh and was followed by Daniel
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Top four pull away from chasing pack
IT was a case of as you were in the intriguing race for the Bolton League title with victory for the top four teams. Long time leaders Horwich, who had a disastrous start to the second-half of the season, bounced back in style with their second successive
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We lacked quality - Preece
A GOAL from Lee Connell earned Bury a 1-0 victory in their annual pre-season friendly clash against neighbours Radcliffe Boro writes Phil Thorp Shakers boss Andy Preece was far from impressed with the performance against the UniBond First Division side
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Bury Art Gallery and Museum
Moss Street, Bury (tel: 0161 253 5878) Frances Lennon The popular artist shows Manchester life past and present. Runs until Saturday, August 17, open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm, admission free Patrick Caulfield Colourful prints illustrating the poems
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Touts target boxing
TICKET touts have been operating outside the venue for the Commonwealth Games boxing event. People were snapping up seats from touts at the Forum Centre, Wythenshawe, as demand for the tournament exceeded supply. And the venue is so small that fighters
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Health trusts to merge
TWO health trusts which run some of Lancashire's largest hospitals are to merge, it has been announced. The coming together of Blackburn, Hyndburn, Ribble Valley Health Care and Burnley Health Care NHS Trust should save £500,000. The move is expected
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Eviction farmer Arnold due in court
FARMER Arnold Davenport was due to appear before a county court judge today after being served a writ for defying eviction. The Harwood man has been battling to stay in Nab Gate Farm and staged a rooftop protest 12 days ago. He was due to appear at Bolton
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Motorcyclist breaks legs in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST is recovering today after breaking both his arms and a leg in an accident. His C-registered Kawasaki bike was involved in the collision with a Rover 214 in Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, at 8pm on Saturday. The road was closed for more than
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Jordan's 15-minute head trap ordeal
LITTLE adventurer Jordan Lloyd found himself in real trouble -- right up to his ears. He went out playing with friends when he tried to squeeze through a fence. But the six-year-old's head became well and truly stuck and one of his pals ran to a neighbour
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Heatwave is set to end in thundery showers
THE heatwave looks set to end tonight -- after one of the hottest weekends of the summer. Temperatures were forecast to soar as high as 27C today. But weather watchers predict that thundery showers will hit Bolton and Manchester tonight. And Tuesday and
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Caution for baby death midwife
A BOLTON midwife who neglected a mother-to-be during her labour has been "cautioned" by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Sharon Elaine Clifford was found guilty of four charges of misconduct after the baby died during birth at a Preston hospital. Clifford
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Why Peter's such a splash hit
COMEDIAN Peter Kay employed a body-double to help him make waves for his latest television appearance. Millions of viewers have seen him dive from a high board in an hilarious new advert for John Smith's bitter. The commercial is a parody of the Commonwealth
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Big hearted pupils answer African challenge
A WOMAN has inspired schoolchildren to help pupils in East Africa who live in mud huts and have to sit on the classroom floor because there are not enough chairs. Following talks and slideshows by 23-year-old Natalie Lord -- a former school teacher in
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Crowd has a Mela good time
LIVE music, fairground rides, workshops and an 18-foot-long chariot were just some of the attractions at the fourth Bolton Mela Festival. Hundreds of people of all ages crowded on to the Spa Road playing fields for a fun day out. A large white marquee
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Gary's courses to aid Shakers
MANCHESTER United and England star Gary Neville is bringing his world famous soccer schools to town. After the success of last year's schools all proceeds are again being donated to Bury Football Club. The Bury FC soccer schools have been running for
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Pro's century in vain
ASTLEY and Tyldesley professional Bazid Khan's 107 was in vain as Clifton beat them by three wickets. Khan's contribution plus 32 from Rob Bennett helped Astley to 195 but that proved no problem for Clifton, who responded with a solid batting performance
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What's On today
Here's your all-sport timetable! ATHLETICS: 6pm: women's long jump final, men's high jump final, men's 400m hurdles final, women's 200m semi final, women's pole vault final, women's javelin final, men's 200m semi final, men's 110m hurdles semi final;
