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Games take toll on star badminton pairing
TIRED and tearful golden girl Gail Emms blamed "too much badminton" and a lack of sleep for crashing out of the Commonwealth Games' mixed doubles competition yesterday. She was speaking at the Bolton Arena after she and Nathan Robertson -- top seeds and
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Dealing with Call Centres
I HAVE just read Karen Stephen's article on Call Centres. I have devised my own plan of campaign, which seems to work quite well -- 1. Always note time, date and name of person you are speaking to. Move to 2. if not happy -- inevitable 2. Write to company
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Praise for Sure Start
I WOULD like to reply to the article Children 'not poor enough' (August 1). I live within Halliwell (Sure Start area), and I am incensed to be called poor, which is what the article implies. We live in our own house, my partner works and I bring up our
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Proposals will destroy group
I AM writing to lend my support and to protest about the proposals to eliminate a number of people from the Sure Start mother and toddler group at Oxford Grove. Although this does not directly affect my child and me, because of our postcode, I find it
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Body and spirit - gifts from God
WATCHING the Commonwealth Games reminds me that all of us are both body and spirit. It is wonderful to watch the athletes with such wonderfully trim bodies, muscles rippling as they take part in their various events. They perform feats that it is hard
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It's Halliwell children who will suffer...
IN reply to the article titled Children 'not poor enough' in Thursday's Bolton Evening News. As a parent who attends the Halliwell Sure Start Centre with my two children, I find the article rather offensive, as I don't attend the centre as I am poor but
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Underdogs could upset Final form
WESTHOUGHTON and Greenmount will on Sunday attempt to do the unexpected - by reaching the final of the Hamer Cup. Most Bolton League observers have decided that Walkden and Kearsley will contest this year's final - that is everyone outside Westhoughton
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All about Keith
QUIRKY, original and darkly comic Powder Monkey by Karen Sainsbury tells the story of Keith, an 18 year old no-hoper and his dysfunctional family. Living in rural Somerset with his surly sheep-farming father, his unfulfilled mother who dreams of fleeing
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Hall earns GB call
BOLTON Harrier Brian Hall has earned his first Great Britain call-up. The High Jump star was called into the GB Under 23 squad to face France and Greece. The 19 year-old flies to France this weekend to make his debut in the coastal town of La Rochelle
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The people of the wilderness
THE Shaman's Coat by Anna Reid tells the story of the native peoples of Siberia. Larger than North America and Western Europe combined, Siberia has a population of 32 million, 1.6m of whom belong to its 30-odd indigenous nationalities. Conquered in the
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Council clean up after bowls vandals
BOWLERS in Great Lever, who were left with nowhere to play after vandals wrecked their green, have been working with Bolton Council to make improvements. Their games at Heywood Park Green have had to be cancelled after gangs of youths staged their own
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Dunstan Nine Card Don
SECTION A P W W2 L1 L Pt Dunscar Con Club... 7 5 0 2 0 17 Lamb (H/well Rd)... 8 4 0 1 3 13 Spinners... 8 4 0 0 4 12 Belle Vue... 7 2 2 0 3 10 Colliers... 8 1 3 1 3 10 Lord Clyde... 6 2 1 1 2 9 Rndhse (H/wl)... 6 1 2 1 2 8 Jokers (R/wy)... 8 1 1 3 3 8
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Writing tips for young
CHILDREN are to be offered tips on creative writing at a workshop run by tutor Dorothy Nelson at Bolton's Education Centre in St George's Road, Bolton, on Tuesday August 13. For times and details contact the centre on 01204 396001. She said: "This is
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Threat to kill case adjourned
A MAN accused of making threats to kill against his former partner has appeared before Bury magistrates. Neil Preston, aged 33, who now lives in Rusholme, has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Preston is alleged to have made threats against Rochelle Joanne
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Man took axe to post box
WHEN the Royal Mail failed to deliver the post, Michael Davidson decided to take drastic action, Bury magistrates were told. The 45-year-old set about attacking the local post box close to his home with an axe. Davidson, of Higher Lane, Whitefield, stripped
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High plans for centre
BOLTON Council has applied for planning permission to build a high rope area as part of an outdoor activities centre. Plans for the high rope at High Rid in Lostock replace an existing facility at New Overdale which will be lost when the youth service
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No-go zone threat for motorists
A RESIDENTIAL area used for parking by visitors to Bolton is likely to become for permit holders only. Members of the planning committee approved proposals to make the Dorset Street area of Bolton, off Castle Street, into a no-go zone. A traffic regulation
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Senior solicitor dies at 65
FORMER rugby club chairman and prominent solicitor Geoffrey Hilton has died, aged 65. Leigh-born Mr Hilton, a senior partner at solicitors Stanley Evans & Co in Culcheth, was a former president of the Leigh Law Society, a past chairman of Bury Rugby
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Missing girl found safe
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl who sparked a huge search after running away from home has been found safe and well -- thanks to the Bolton Evening News. Kelly-Marie Nice, of Great Lever, was last seen on Wednesday at the Netto superstore in in St Helens Road, Deane
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Dog show help needed
BOLTON RSPCA's annual Novelty Dog Show will include for the first time this year an Exemption Obedience Show, run under Kennel Club Rules. The charity is desperately in need of people who can spare a couple of hours on the day, Sunday August 4, to help
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Council clean up after bowls vandals
BOWLERS in Great Lever, who were left with nowhere to play after vandals wrecked their green, have been working with Bolton Council to make improvements. Their games at Heywood Park Green have had to be cancelled after gangs of youths staged their own
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Danger in the house
DANGEROUS asbestos fibres have been discovered in homes on a council estate. Bolton Council workers conducting routine work found the fibres behind a boiler in the chimney flue of a house on Green Avenue, Great Lever. An investigation revealed asbestos
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Celebrations for park's centenary
A BRASS band will march through Horwich and Rivington to celebrate the rededication of Lever Park -- 100 years after it opened. The park was one of Lord Leverhulme's gifts to Bolton and celebrations take place there on Sunday. The Vicar of Bolton will
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Why my mum is the best
WHEN 15-year-old Nicola Gilbert discovered she was pregnant she says she wanted to bury her head in the sand. Instead, she told her mum, Helen, who, says Nicola, has offered nothing but love and support since. And now Nicola has nominated her mum for
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Try great outdoors at festival
FAMILIES are being urged to branch out and try something new over the summer holidays at the Red Rose Forest Fever Festival. The two-week celebration of the great outdoors will lay on activities for people of all ages, with taster sessions for canoeing
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£20m Channel Tunnel drugs swoop: Four in court
CASE against four men facing drugs charges in connection with the alleged seizure of heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis with an estimated street value of £20 million has been adjourned until later this month. Gary Scott Fenton, aged 24, of Roseneath
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Lane change on the right lines
A MOTORING expert has praised Bolton Council after his call for safety changes to a "boy racer lane" was answered. Roy Sammons, chairman of Bolton Advanced Motorists, said he believed a road system put in place for the new Tesco store at Middlebrook was
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Traders count cost of black-out
BUSINESSES in the heart of Bolton town centre lost thousands of pounds when they were forced to close because of a power cut. A flood sparked a short in a major fuse box at the Bar Retro on Mealhouse Lane, plunging at least 10 other businesses into darkness
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League juniors
Under 13s: July 14 - Greenmount 96-3 beat Tonge 94-7, Farnworth SC 67-2 beat Westhoughton 66-2, Heaton 93 -0 beat Egerton 91-6. Under 18s: July 17 - Astley Bridge 149-6 beat Eagley 120, Greenmount 92-2 beat Egerton 91. Under 13s: July 21 - Westhoughton
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Association juniors
UNDER 11 P W L T NR Pt Spring View... 13 11 1 0 1 34 Atherton... 12 9 1 2 0 31 Lostock... 12 9 1 1 1 30 Elton... 11 9 1 0 1 28 Darcy Lever... 12 8 3 1 0 26 Ast/Tylds... 12 6 5 0 1 19 Little Hulton... 12 6 6 0 0 18 Walshaw... 11 6 5 0 0 18 Clifton... 12
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Ricketts strikes, but Wanderers lose
CARDIFF CITY 2, WANDERERS 1: Wanderers conceded two late goals and lost their friendly at Second Division Cardiff. The Premiership side took the lead through Michael Ricketts on 52 minutes after good work by Youri Djorkaeff. But they were rocked back
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ANTHONY AXFORD ASSOCIATION 1st XI
BATTING INN NO HS Run Ave Bazid Khan (A&T)... 18 3 *116 795 53.00 P Matthews (SV)... 17 4 105 638 49.08 N Fawcett (DL)... 13 1 92 573 47.75 Baldwin (Gol)... 17 3 *113 650 46.43 Sarkar (Sta)... 19 5 90 641 45.79 Ijaz Mahmood (LH)... 18 3 63* 626 41.73
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Big crowd is a bike race cert
PLANS have been drawn up to cope with the thousands of people expected to enjoy the final Commonwealth Games cycling event at Rivington on Saturday. The women's and men's road race finals will take place from 8.30am to 6pm using the same route through
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Volunteering was 'just incredible'
THE Commonwealth Games have entranced everyone -- athletes, media, spectators and volunteers. But one volunteer in particular has had a smile on her face since the Games began. To say that Pam Cliff, a retired PE teacher from Harwood, is enthusiastic
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Sharples keep on promotion trail
SHARPLES Yellows demonstrated why they look destined to play in a the division higher next season, with a controlled performance against Eccles. Stamping their authority on the first part of the match, Sharples then relaxed while still threatening the
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BSF Mixed Tennis League results
Division 1: Lostock 'A' 5.5, Tyldesley 'A' 3.5; Markland Hill 'A' 1, Holcombe Brook S.C.'A' 8. Division 2: South College 'B' 7, Leigh C.C.'A' 2; Leigh C.C.'B' 4, Claremont 5; C. C. Walmersley 6.5, Walmer 'A' 2.5. Division 3: Holcombe Brook S.C.'B' 6,
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Dobbies Bowls
DOBBIES Sports & Social Club, Bradley Fold, Bolton. £100 John Smiths Pairs. 64 pairs at £12 per pair (name any two from three). Competition dates -- Saturdays August 3, 10, 17, 24; Sundays August 4, 11, 18, 25. 6.30pm start. Final Night Saturday,
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Thwaites East Lancs Premier League
P W L D Pts St Andrew's... 16 11 5 0 144 Darwen Subs... 15 12 3 0 140 East Lancs... 16 7 9 0 122 Globe... 14 8 5 1 121 Colne Cricket... 14 9 4 1 117 R Utility... 14 8 6 0 110 Turton... 14 8 6 0 104 Bar Lane... 14 7 7 0 96 Greenhill... 14 7 7 0 86 Tottington
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Ramsbottom Kitchens Turton League
RESULTS: Eagley 178-9 Tonge Moor 170-3; Egerton 105-1 Bar Lane A 203-11; Bradshaw 210-12 Bar Lane B 76-0; Dunscar 165-4 Edgworth 181-8; Turton 199-11 Eagley 138-1; Bar Lane B 11 3-1 Dobbies 206-11; Bradshaw 176-6 Bar Lane A 181-6; Longsight B 197-10,
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Horwich & district league
LATEST results SECTION A: Horwich RMI A 154(8) Rivington A 114(3); Bellingham B 141(7) Hilltops A 131(4); Whelley LC A 153(8) Whelley LC B 106(3); Deane CC A 0(0) Greenwood 0(0); Rivington B 0(0) Lostock BC 0(0). Section B: Bridge BC 168(11) Deane B 90
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Bolton Mills League
A&B Cup. 3rd Round: Cross Guns 203 Little Lever CC. 166: Bar Lane A 192 Railway B 163. C & D Cup. 3rd Round: Bradshaw 209 Ellesmere Rd A 175: Chew Moor 178 Turton B 187. A & B Cup. Section A: Moss Bank (Wm. Hill) 196 (8) Gorses 156 (4): Hollywood
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Young stars heading Down Under
YOUNG rugby league players from the Leigh East amateur club will be jetting off on a flagship tour to Australia next year. A squad of 38 Under 16s players will make the 25-day trip - the first ever undertaken to Australia by a British amateur club. The
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Muller marches on
HORWICH RMI Harrier Paul Muller continues to produce winning performances at a phenomenal rate as he recorded yet another victory, this time at the tough 5.3-mile (900') Harrock Hill Race. His winning margin was a tremendous 42 seconds over team mate
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Trafford Centre Games boost
MANCHESTER'S Trafford Centre shopping complex has reported a surge in visitor numbers due to the Commonwealth Games. Bosses say shopper numbers have increased by 13 per cent on the same time last year. One day last week, numbers were up by third.
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Country Show cancelled
A POPULAR country show has been cancelled for the second year running. Organisers of the Garstang Country Show called off the event due to severe weather warnings after it was cancelled last year due to foot and mouth disease. Organisers say it is a bitter
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Child in hospital after stabbing
AN 18-month-old child was being treated in hospital following an incident in which a woman was stabbed, police said. Officers were called to a house in the Norley Hall area of Wigan, Lancashire, in the early hours. They found a woman had been stabbed
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We have a town to be proud of
BOLTON did the Commonwealth proud. That is the opinion of fans and athletes after Horwich hosted badminton at Bolton Arena and Rivington held the cycling events. For the past nine days, the area has, along with Manchester, been the focus of attention
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Blaze club reopening delayed
A NIGHTCLUB wrecked in a mystery blaze will not reopen until 2003, despite rumours it was to be relaunched next weekend. John Musso and brother Pino have been forced to put back the re-opening of the Temple and Club Mezzo until February next year at the
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Tribute acts help turn around club's fortunes
TONIGHT Las Vegas -- next stop the Derby Ward Labour Club! The traditional club which seats little more than 300 people is at the centre of a live entertainment boom in Bolton which has seen some of the world's most famous "star turns" take to the stage
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Volunteering was 'just incredible'
THE Commonwealth Games have entranced everyone -- athletes, media, spectators and volunteers. But one volunteer in particular has had a smile on her face since the Games began. To say that Pam Cliff, a retired PE teacher from Harwood, is enthusiastic
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Gareth tackles age-old problems
AGE Concern in Bolton is a charity with around 4,000 members. Gareth Evans, who became Chief Officer nine years ago, talks to Alan Calvert about the town's expanding elderly population and the measures being taken to plan for the future. ONE of the first
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EXHIBITIONS
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, adm free Patrick Caulfield Colourful prints
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Derby Darts
P W L F A Pt Boardwalkers... 7 7 0 65 40 14 Guns/Roses... 7 6 1 58 47 12 Jackie's Girls... 7 5 2 65 40 10 Shirley's Girls... 7 5 2 62 43 10 3-in-a-bed... 7 4 3 55 43 8 Wanderers... 6 3 3 47 43 6 Farmers... 8 2 6 48 57 4 Derby Triers... 6 2 4 40 50 4 Willows
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Managers wanted
MANCHESTER League Premier Division outfit Atherton Town are looking to appoint a new second team manager/player coach for the new season. Contact Club Secretary Gerald Butler on 01942 870326 (H) or 01942 882828 (B). Horwich RMI FC are looking for a manager
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Play elsewhere
MAY I ask that the children who continually play football and cricket on the Bowling Green on Spa Road/Park Road to stop. There are lots of green areas to play on without spoiling the Bowling Green. Mrs Hulme Rydal Road, Bolton
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When it comes to modern art
ONCE again a letter has been printed questioning the validity of certain aspects of contemporary art. If we accept the premiss Art is anything, made by anyone, using anything by someone with a message to portray, then surely we must accept that, because
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Offended by this 'poor' tag
I WOULD like to reply to the article Children 'not poor enough'. Does this mean because I live in the Halliwell (Sure Start) area you are saying my children are poor? I take offence to this and I am sure other residents of Halliwell will as well. I have
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Elton aim to keep Walshaw waiting
ELTON stand in the way of Walshaw's hopes of completing an Association league and cup double. The current champions are favourites to retain the title for a fourth year but for all that, the Cross Cup has always eluded them. But on Sunday they have the
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Quality show for local clash
IF Sunday's Trinity Cup game proved anything at all, it was that given the weather, and thankfully we were, people will still come to watch good quality local cricket writes Peter Stafford It also proved something else. And that was the fact that, provided
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Riddle as priest quits and leaves
A ROMAN Catholic priest has disappeared after unexpectedly resigning from his post. Father Martin Cleary -- parish priest at St Joseph's RC Church in Horace Street, Halliwell -- told parishioners of his decision to quit the parish last week. Today church
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Bolton basks in Games glory
A STAGGERING quarter-of-a-million people have visited Bolton during the 10 days of the Commonwealth Games. The huge number of spectators watching the sporting events at Rivington and the Bolton Arena could have filled the Reebok stadium an astonishing
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Sam aims to be a big catch
SAM Fogg will be swapping books and pens for shoulder pads and face guards over the next few weeks as he attempts to help clinch American football glory for Great Britain. The 16-year-old has only just finished at Turton High School, but has now been
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Final chapter of the Firebird trilogy
PARADISE Park by Iris Gower is the climax to the Firebird saga, set among the clay potteries of South Wales. Rhiannon, proud and spirited, is alone in the world after Bull Beynon, her one-time sweetheart, found a new love. From being a shanty-town woman
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Body and soul
WHAT happens when a soul is transferred to another body -- when a person becomes possessed ... especially when that soul is malignant? And what would the consequences be if a person you'd prefer to leave in your past appeared before you in the body a
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Farnworth Vets League
JOBBINS Shield to be played on Wednesday, Aug 7, with a 2pm start. 6 home 6 away (no practice). Please phone result to match secretary. Mytham A (25) or Central park (30) v Farnworth C&B (scr) or Brackley Cons (30); Walkden Vets (35) or Boothstown
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Fiorentina friendly off
WEDNESDAY's prestige friendly against Fiorentina has been called off. Now Wanderers are trying to fix up new opponents for a much-needed game next week. The Florence club's financial problems have led to Italy's governing body, the FIGC, blocking the
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Sam's warning to Jay Jay
SAM Allardyce has told Jay-Jay Okocha he may need time to come to terms with the pace of the Premiership. The Nigerian international, snapped up on a free from Paris St Germain, is regarded as one of the world's most creative players. But he is new to
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Daubhill & Deane Nine Card Don
LATEST tables P W L Diff Pt Jolly Waggoner... 10 8 2 +18 24 Cross Guns... 10 8 2 +13 23 The Albert B... 10 6 4 +1 17 The Albert A... 9 4 5 -1 13 British Legion... 9 3 6 -11 8 The Rumworth A... 9 2 7 -8 8 Anglers Club... 9 2 7 -10 6
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M60 crash couple escape
PASSENGERS had a miraculous escape when their car overturned on the motorway. The four-by-four vehicle, which was towing a caravan, jackknived near the Kearsley junction of the M60 at 11pm last night. The car ended up on its side in the outside lane while
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Finish with a bang
IF the £160 tickets for tomorrow night's Games closing ceremony in Manchester do not tempt you, then don't worry because much of Lancashire will be able to watch the fireworks. Organisers promise that the spectacular show will be visible for miles around
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Squirrel's regulars go nuts for Wales
REGULARS at a Horwich pub were raising their glasses during today's cycling road race. But the Commonwealth Games cheer was not for England -- they were gunning for Wales instead. Cyclist James Griffiths, who was competing in the final Games bike race
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Court bid to save old people's homes
PROTESTERS are going to the High Court on Monday in a last-ditch effort to stop the closure of four old people's homes. They are seeking an injunction against Bury Council, which wants to shut two of the four residential homes next month. Residents and
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Watchdog warned over leaflet firm
TRADING standards officers are warning Farnworth residents to be wary of a firm which has leafleted the area asking for unwanted belongings. The company claims to be making charitable contributions to families in eastern European countries. However, trading
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Bobic in Reebok return hope
FREDI Bobic has not given up hope of booking a return ticket to the Reebok. The former German international striker, who revelled in his loan spell with Wanderers last season, has returned to Borussia Dortmund but with little chance of getting back in
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Dunscar details
Division One: Jim Callaghan 71-5-66 CPO; Steve Greenough 71-5-66; Division Two: Phil Downing 77-12-65; Harold Barlow 79-11-68; Division Three Steve Scully 87-19-68; Tony Fletcher 89-20-69. Other scores: Andy Brain 75-9-66; Darren Hall 73-7-66; Mike Beech
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What's on and Games links
THROUGHOUT THE GAMES Spirit of Bolton, Marquee, Victoria Square, Bolton -- Ring 01204 523762. Special Art Exhibition, Great House Information Centre, next to Lower Rivington Barn. Free art exhibition consisting of local services. For further details,
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2nd XI
P W L D8 D6 D1 T7 BP PD Pts Greenmount... 19 12 2 2 2 1 0 29 0 298 Farn SC... 19 11 3 1 3 1 0 29 0 276 Kearsley... 19 11 4 2 1 1 0 23 0 266 Astley Bridge... 19 9 5 2 2 1 0 36 2 243 Walkden... 19 10 6 1 2 0 0 25 2 243 Egerton... 19 8 7 0 3 1 0 24 0 203
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ANTHONY AXFORD BOLTON & DISTRICT CRICKET
2nd XI P W L D AB BP Pt Clifton ... 19 15 1 2 1 23 329 Elton ... 19 11 0 5 3 58 294 Little Hulton ... 18 13 4 0 1 19 285 Darcy Lever ... 18 10 4 2 2 53 265 Spring View ... 18 9 4 2 3 38 238 Daisy Hill ... 18 7 5 3 3 48 206 Atherton ... 17 7 6 2 2 50 202
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WARBURTONS BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE
BATTING INN NO HS R Ave Nisar (Tonge)... 21 5 *124 1061 66.31 Watson (Walk)... 20 5 *105 818 54.53 M Parkinson (Walk)... 18 8 *94 534 53.40 Jadhav (AB)... 19 3 *91 705 44.06 M Bennison (Walk)... 18 5 *106 566 43.54 D Smith (Walk)... 20 1 120 702 36.95
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Bolton basks in Games glory
A STAGGERING quarter-of-a-million people have visited Bolton during the 10 days of the Commonwealth Games. The huge number of spectators watching the sporting events at Rivington and the Bolton Arena could have filled the Reebok stadium an astonishing
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Bolton Summer Netball League table to 24-Jul-2002
Results - Division 1: DB3 34, CBs 14; Barnstormers 23, Olympia 'A' 32; CBs 23, Holy Cross 32; Sharples 19, Red Lion Ladies 20; Tobutt Sports 6, DB3 30. Division 2: BIHE 23, Higsons 13; Chequers 18, High Spirits 12; Dreams & Drapes 15, Gilnow Arms
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Churchills Sunday Pool Knockout
LAST week's winner was Ste Brewis who beat Ste Crompton in the final. Each Sunday play World Rules. Names in by 8pm. £2 entree fee. Tel: 524540.
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Farnworth League
LATEST details ST GREGORY'S DIV ONE P W L F A D Pt Grapes S/C A... 8 5 3 31 25 6 41 Blackhorse A... 8 4 4 28 28 0 36 Grapes A... 5 5 0 23 12 11 33 Bridgewater A... 7 4 3 27 22 5 33 Grapes B... 6 4 2 24 18 6 32 Shakespeare A... 5 4 1 25 10 15 30 Royal
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Summer 95 pool league 2002 season
World Rules quarter-finals NEXT Wednesday, August 7, we have the Quarter Finals of the World Rules Individuals. Players to be in attendance for play to start at 8.30pm. Venues must be adhered to. Result cards to be at the league headquarters (Churchills
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Deane and Daubhill
SEAN JENNINGS PREM SECTION P W D L F A FD Pt Churchills... 11 8 0 3 33 22 11 49 Beasts... 11 7 0 4 30 25 5 44 Roy's Rovers... 11 5 1 5 30 24 6 41 Fox Five... 11 6 0 5 28 27 1 40 Patriots... 11 5 0 6 29 26 3 39 Waggoner 'A'... 11 4 1 6 27 27 0 36 Oasis
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Open pairs bowls
OPEN Pairs Bowling Competition, to be held at Back o'th' Bank Bowling Club, Fairhaven Road, Bolton. Night of play: Preliminaries: Sept 9, 7pm; Wednesday, Sept 11, 7pm; Sunday, Sept 15, 7pm; Monday, Sept 16, 7pm; Wednesday, Sept 18, 7pm; Sunday, Sept 22
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Bury and District League
DIVISION ONE P W L D Df Pts Egl&Ch A**... 12 9 2 1 48.5 88.5 ELPM B... 12 9 3 0 55.0 84.5 Prestwich CC A... 11 6 4 1 54.5 74.0 Black Lane... 10 5 3 3 48.0 68.0 Walmersley A**... 12 4 5 3 66.5 67.0 Hare/Hounds A... 12 2 7 4 89.0 61.0 Stanley B... 12
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Bolton Cons League
TABLES and results SECTION A P W D L Pts Little Lever C... 13 12 0 1 104 Little Lever B... 13 6 1 6 62 Dunscar B... 9 7 0 2 59 Deane B... 11 5 0 6 56 Little Hulton A... 10 6 0 4 55 Astley Bridge A... 10 5 0 5 55 Tonge Moor A... 12 3 0 9 49 Little Lever
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Bolton Parks Vets ABA
ALL entries for the Secretaries Shield must be submitted to John Cranshaw before August 7. Venue at Egerton Park on August 19, 12.30pm, scratch 1pm. Harold Orrell Trophy (second round): Longsight A defeated Tonge Park A in replay following a tie. Darbishire
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Bolton District League
THE PETER Walker and Greenall Whitley Cup Finals will take place on Sunday, August 18, at Bradshaw BC at 12.30pm. Team sheets to be handed in by 12.15pm. Peter Walker Cup Semi-finals: I.G.W. Services 204 Railway B 196: Cross Guns 218 Back o'th' Bank 194
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Terzis boosted by Roper return
ALREADY bouyant after signing ex-Great Britain ace Bobbie Goulding this week, Leigh Centurions coach Paul Terzis could also be helped by the return of Jon Roper for Sunday's clash with Featherstone. Roper was thought to be another campaign-long casualty
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Sean bags deal
WEST Brom could conclude their chase of Preston's SEAN GREGAN by signing the midfielder this week. Deepdale boss Craig Brown has decided that the Baggies' offer of £2 million for the 28-year-old is too good to turn down. Matt to move MATT ELLIOTT could
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Inside the mind of a suicide pilot
TO die voluntarily in the prime of life is unnatural. The very thought of death is unbearable for any sound person. Given that Japan's Kamikaze pilots were sound of mind, why then did these youthful pilots, perhaps as many as 7,000, willingly choose to
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When Nicole had Cruise losing his calm
WHEN Tom Cruise saw a private screening of the film Dead Calm he asked one question: "Who's that girl?" writes Angela Kelly The actress in question was Nicole Kidman, then little known outside her native Australia where she had been on TV and film since
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Horwich road race results
Horwich 4 Jubilee Road Race. This is a race which is part of the Central Lancs Grand Prix Series. Results: B Duffy 23.49, P Christie 24.22, C Greenhall 24.22, M Pollitt 24.38, J Beavers 26.16, D Nichol 26.50, N Nuttall 31.16, K Beavers 34.40, Jacqui Beevers
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Conmen alert
ELDERLY residents in Lancashire have been warned to say alert after two doorstep conmen tricked their way into nine homes across Blackburn and Accrington and stole more than £2,000 in nine days. They claimed to be water board officials. Police say residents
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Checks will stop hospital imposters
HOSPITAL chiefs in Bolton are confident that security checks will stop criminals and imposters getting onto wards. The backgrounds of all staff -- including porters, cleaners and volunteers -- at the Royal Bolton Hospital will be scrutinised under new
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Shankly widow dies
THE widow of Liverpool Football Club legend Bill Shankly has died after suffering a suspected heart attack. Nessie Shankley collapsed at her home in West Derby yesterday and later died in hospital. Shankly, who managed Liverpool from 1960 to 1974, was
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Beware bank 'plastic strip' card thieves
CASH machine users in Bolton have been warned to safeguard their bank accounts after a series of crude attempted thefts. Police say thieves insert strips of plastic to prevent cash cards going fully inside machines -- leading users to believe their cards
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Transplant girl Emma is bridesmaid at her mother's wedding
SHE looked as pretty as a picture, dressed in gold and cream with a sparkling tiara in her hair. Bridesmaid Emma Standish, aged 11, enjoyed every minute of her mum's wedding. It was a far cry from 18 months ago when the little girl was given just hours
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Quiz Kings' radio challenge
IS it a smile of victory? Or is it a grimace of despair? Members of the latest team to take part in the Bolton Evening News great Lancashire Quiz Challenge are pictured with their fingers on the buzzers at a recording which will be broadcast on BBC Radio
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Fears grow for area as more houses get go-ahead
ONE of Bolton's most scenic roads could end up as a housing estate if more developments are allowed, a councillor has claimed. Cllr Margaret Clare said building work on Chorley New Road was getting out of hand and all the new projects had started to blend
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LADIES
P W L Pts Plodder Lane... 12 11 1 96 Horwich... 13 8 5 79 Rumworth... 12 8 4 77 Over Hulton... 10 7 3 63 Dunscar... 13 6 7 58 Kearsley & Ringley... 12 5 7 57 Little Lever... 11 5 6 51 Tonge & Breightmet... 11 1 10 30 Church Ward... 8 0 8 17
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Legionnaire's bug: Five battle for life
FIVE people were today fighting for their lives in hospital following what could be the largest outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease in the world. One man has died and 19 people have been confirmed with the disease, nine of whom were today in intensive care
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Film-goers line up a Red weekend
THROUGHOUT August the Cornerhouse in Manchester will be celebrating TV and film made in and about the North in their season The North In Lights. This weekend the cinema will be paying particular atention to the Manchester production company Red, who are
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Store's high spirits are good deal
ALDI is in high spirits at the moment with the introduction of a selection of new drinks to its shelves. Oliver Cromwell's Special London Dry Gin is priced at £7.49 and is wonderful value for money. It has an excellent taste and, mixed with bitter lemon
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Squirrel's regulars go nuts for Wales
REGULARS at a Horwich pub were raising their glasses during today's cycling road race. But the Commonwealth Games cheer was not for England -- they were gunning for Wales instead. Cyclist James Griffiths, who was competing in the final Games bike race
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Presentation night date
THE BOLTON Darts league stages its 28th annual prize presentation night at the Victory Hotel, Chorley Old Road, Bolton on Friday August 16. Tickets are now on open sale from Eva Holden. Entry is by ticekt only priced at £1.50. There will be no tickets
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We have a town to be proud of
BOLTON did the Commonwealth proud. That is the opinion of fans and athletes after Horwich hosted badminton at Bolton Arena and Rivington held the cycling events. For the past nine days, the area has, along with Manchester, been the focus of attention
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Super League
THERE will be a meeting for the Bolton Men's Super League Squad at the Moonlight Club, St George's Road on Sunday August 11, 1pm. Any other players who are interested should attend.
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Founders darts KO
ENTRIES are being taken for the £1780 Open Pairs at Gardeners Arms BC, Thornton-le-Cleveleys. Some sessions full, vacancies Saturday September 14, Sunday September 16. 10.00, 11.00, 3.30, 6.30, 7.30. Monday September 16 7.30, Tuesday September 17 6.30
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Kearsley Darts and Domino League
DARTS SECTION ONE P Pt Clock Face Z... 8 14 Dukes Gate... 8 14 Farnworth Vets... 8 14 Oddfellows Arms... 8 8 Farnworth SC... 8 6 Royal Hotel... 8 6 Wellington Hotel... 8 6 Clock Face A... 8 4 Flying Shuttle... 8 4 Kearsley SC A... 8 4 180s: P Newton (
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Astley Bridge League
THE MEN'S pairs was won by Mick Arrowsmith & Mark Savidge, runners up were Dave Fearn & Paul Hesten. Ladies 133s and over were achieved this week by C Mann, A Power, J Simpson, G Whitehead, J Mason, D Worrall, J Johnson, D Shaw, M Bell, J Nuttall
