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Charity support can benefit business
ENCOURAGING employees to support charity through their payroll delivers benefits to business, according to a new report commissioned by The Giving Campaign. It found that 96 per cent of companies surveyed thought Payroll Giving was something employers
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Our Vernon stays true to his roots
THE choice of TV presenter Vernon Kay to switch on the Bolton town centre lights next month is spot on. Vernon -- unlike some other media personalities who simply exploit their Northern roots and never set foot in the place or support local projects -
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Twins may pay for volunteering to help
WHAT a completely rotten dilemma for local identical twins Debbi Crowder and Amanda Firth. Because they were both diagnosed with breast cancer within a year of each other -- although now, thankfully, they are in good health -- they both volunteered to
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A bonus from Bolton artists
MAY I commend to your readers the current exhibition by members of the Bolton Art Circle, housed in the Octagon Theatre, which runs until Saturday, November 2. Quite a credit to the talent which abounds in our town. Do go along and enjoy this feast. There
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Saddam the new Hitler
I READ the letter from Mr David Kemp (Oct 9) with great interest, as I am always open to differing opinions. I have to say, though, that I don't liken everyone that I oppose or dislike to Hitler, that would be absurd. I liken Saddam to Hitler because,
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Hospitals need fast remedies
EVERY year 5,000 people are killed by "superbugs", the most common being Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). The bugs also contribute to a further 15,000, and that figure is rising. A Public Health report says that, in the first half of
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Letter From Europe
EARLIER this month, 10 eastern and southern European countries got the green light from the European Commission to join in the EU in 2004. But they are not on board yet. Some tough decisions lie ahead before EU heads of government formally invite the
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Flintoff in fitness worry
ENGLAND have sent injured Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff back to the National Academy in Adelaide to continue his rehabilitation from a hernia operation in a desperate bid to get him match fit for the opening Ashes Test against Australia. Flintoff
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Holiday man, 22, dies after plunge
A YOUNG Bolton holidaymaker has died after falling from a wall in a freak accident in Cyprus. James Cook, aged 22, of Tonge Moor Road, slipped and fell 10ft while waiting for his girlfriend Kate Hewitt outside their hotel in the resort of Protaras. He
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Two Monday TV dates for Wanderers
SKY Sports have announced their TV soccer schedules - and Wanderers feature just twice before Christmas. Sunderland's visit to the Reebok has been switched to Monday, October 28, while the visit of Leeds has also been switched to a Monday - December 16
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McGinlay gets the sack
FORMER Bolton Wanderers favourite John McGinlay has been sacked by Ilkeston Town after just seven months in charge. The Midlands club are propping up the Dr Marten's Premier League with just eight points which have all come at home. McGinlay, who was
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Children to create butterfly lantern
YOUNGSTERS are being invited to get out their glue, scissors and glitter to help create a sculpture to be displayed on Bolton's Victoria Square. A large butterfly lantern will be created at the special sculpture event, which will take place this Friday
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Charity pop concert
A POP concert has been organised to raise money for the homeless and asylum seekers. Singers from Farnworth singing school, Melody Pop Tuition, will join Wanderers mascot Lofty the Lion at the Ukranian Club, Castle Street, Bolton. The gig takes place
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Star Jason opens hospital fair
FORMER pop star Jason Orange is to return to the Royal Bolton Hospital on Saturday for a Christmas fair. The 32-year-old, who enjoyed hits with Take That, volunteered to be the main attraction in the money-spinning venture to raise money for Christmas
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Children to create butterfly lantern
YOUNGSTERS are being invited to get out their glue, scissors and glitter to help create a sculpture to be displayed on Bolton's Victoria Square. A large butterfly lantern will be created at the special sculpture event, which will take place this Friday
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Open verdict on 'unhappy' father
THE body of a man found in a house in Argyle Street, Heywood, was that of Bury-born Harry Chadwick, aged 46. An inquest was told how the life of the "happy-go-lucky, clean-living man" turned into unhappiness after his children left home. Mr Chadwick's
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McGinlay gets the sack
FORMER Bolton Wanderers favourite John McGinlay has been sacked by Ilkeston Town after just seven months in charge. The Midlands club are propping up the Dr Marten's Premier League with just eight points which have all come at home. McGinlay, who was
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Tyldesley pay heavy penalty
Warrington 22, Tyldesley 12: SO far this season Tyldesley RU have been spared cpntroversies from the man with the whistle. However, that all changed in their Lancashire Trophy game at Warrington. The official, on exchange from the Zululand RFU in South
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Marray lands upset
BOLTON-based Jonny Marray provided the first big upset of the Hastings Direct National Tennis Championships at Bolton Arena yesterday. The 12-year-old from Sheffield disposed of the No.2 seeded Davis Cup player Arvind Parmar 4-6 7-5 6-3 to line up a rare
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The 1917 battle when Bolton lost hundreds of its sons
On October 26, 1917, hundreds of Bolton men died in one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. Bolton-born actor Roger Morlidge, who now lives in London, but who is writing a film script about his grandmother's experiences in that dreadful war
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Lunchtime Pamela on song at church
A FAMILIAR voice to Bolton music lovers will entertain at the second in the series of lunchtime concerts at St Andrew and St George United Reformed Church on Thursday. Soprano Pamela Heywood-Connor will take centre stage, accompanied by Jacqueline Tinniswood
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Dog chipping campaign set to hit the road
PENSIONERS and people on benefits will be able to have their dogs fitted with a free identity chip at road shows in Bolton. The offer is part of the National Canine Defence League's chipping campaign following the regional launch at the Reebok Stadium
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What's on and where (big band & jazz)
ART LESTER BIG BAND: Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11pm. Free. KEN WARD BIG BAND: Leigh Liberal Club. Every Monday. 8 to 11pm. Free. RONNIE MOORE BIG BAND: Sacred Heart
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All the latest amateur details
FOR a round-up of all the latest amateur results click HERE
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Young aces stake a claim
Rochdale 0 Bury 1 by Chris Hall: SHAKERS boss Andy Preece was left purring at Bury's bright future after watching his fringe fledglings clinch a brave derby win and a place in the LDV Vans Trophy second round. A spectacular strike from veteran defender
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Three-month wait to see hospital cancer specialist
WOMEN are being forced to wait more than three months to see breast cancer specialists at the Royal Bolton Hospital, new figures have revealed. Patients in the town who want to make non-urgent appointments to see experts have to wait longer than anyone
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Missing resort girl fears
POLICE in Blackpool have said they are growing increasingly worried about a teenage girl missing in the resort. Nichola Bennett, aged 17, from Dock Road in neighbouring Lytham, was last seen on the Central Promenade on Monday evening, but failed to return
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Choir comeback
THE schoolchildren who took an unlikely musical tribute to "matchstalk men" artist L S Lowry to the top of the charts have been asked to recreate their performance -- as adults -- more than 30 years later. As pupils at St Winifred's School, Stockport,
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'Rodders' rescue commended
FIREFIGHTERS who helped to rescue a collapsed horse have received a commendation from the RSPCA for their efforts. Rodders, aged eight, had fallen on the ground of his stable near Conifer Cottage, in Smith's Road, Moses Gate, after suffering back problems
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Crash scene drivers may hold vital clues
MYSTERY motorists could hold the key to a crash which killed a teenage car passenger. Andrew James Whitby, aged 18, from Skipton Close, Bury, died after being thrown 20 feet from a car in Bradshaw Road last Friday. Now traffic police are appealing for
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RSPCA boss to tackle animal welfare in Bosnia
AN RSPCA leader will be travelling to Bosnia to train teachers about the importance of animal welfare. Sue Dawson will spend eight days working with primary and secondary school teachers as well as Government ministers to show them how animal welfare
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'It wasn't as frightening as I thought'
BEING diagnosed with breast cancer wasn't the worst moment in Lesley King's life. In fact, the mother of three, admitted: "It sounds weird but I had a very good time." As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the 57-year-old, from Chapeltown, Turton,
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Blazing cars headache for fire crews
A SPATE of malicious car fires is tying up firefighters who should be on stand-by to rescue victims from burning houses. Incidents in Little Hulton have soared this month in the run up to Bonfire Night, putting extra strain on Farnworth station which
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Danielle's killer must be caught so we can begin to grieve
THE father of murdered prostitute Danielle Moorcroft today issued a "help find my daughter's killer" plea to Bolton Evening News readers. Kevin Moorcroft made his emotional appeal as detectives put a £10,000 reward on the head of Danielle's killer. The
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More earthquakes shake the area
TREMORS have continued to shake Greater Manchester -- with 19 earthquakes now reported since Monday. A further tremor took place at 2.53am today, measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale. The biggest tremor yesterday, just before 1.30pm, measured 2.5, the British
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Week 31: 16-1 shot puts pressure on leaders
TeamHorse Odds 1st Total 1 CAUGHT NAPPING... 7 47.87+ 2 MUSTANGS... 4 38.00+ 3 WHITE ARMY... 5 35.75+ 4 MCC...Golden Silca 16-1 4 35.00+ 5 FAST FILLIES... 4 34.00+ 6 PETE'S PONIES...Miss Fara 12-1 5 31.00+ 7 TENERIFE FOUR... 7 30.25+ 8 BOOTH STEEL...
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Cabaret, Bolton Catholic Musical and Choral Society, The Albert Halls, Runs to Saturday
THIS is a wonderfully creative production of a terrific musical featuring some excellent performances. Cabaret is a musical set apart from most others. Its undertones are sinister and pretty much as dark as it gets, and many of its leading characters
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Life is a Cabaret!
LIFE is a Cabaret for members of one amateur Bolton theatre group. They are not only staging the famous musical -- but almost living it. When members of Bolton Catholic Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society took to the stage on Tuesday few will realise
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Gallog strike puts Griffin top
THE Bolton Sunday League Premier Division match of the day between Griffin and Carters Arms was settled by a Mark Gallog free-kick on 35 minutes. The win put Griffin joint top with Tonge Moor Con, who have a free week. Man of the Match was Griffin's keeper
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LANCASHIRE AMATEUR LEAGUE
RESULTS: Division Two: Bury 1 Amateurs Ashtonians 3; Chorley Motors 1 Burnley GSOB 1; Hindley 2 Newman College 1; Spotland Methodists 1 Ainsworth 5. LFA Cup: O Boltonians 0 Prairie United 2; Leigh Athletic 1 Gregorians 2; Aintree 4 Villa Bury GSOB 2;
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PREMIER DIVISION
P W D L F A Pts GD Springhead... 10 7 1 2 23 11 22 12 Irlam Mitchell Shack... 11 6 4 1 23 15 22 8 Wythenshawe Ams... 10 7 1 2 18 12 22 6 Leigh Athletic... 10 5 3 2 27 14 18 13 Atherton Town... 10 5 2 3 23 18 17 5 Wilmslow Albion... 9 4 5 0 22 15 17 7
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Boys Fed clinch semi-final place
IN a classic U16 Inter League LFA Cup encounter Bolton Boys Federation beat Southport with an outstanding display. Against all odds, they reached the semi-finals with goals by Matt Houlihan, two, Paul Veal, Jonathon Mathews, Danny Mahoney and Grant Willett
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Delph Sailing
THE last three races in the Autumn Points series were sailed at Delph Sailing Club in cold, wet and windy conditions. The overall winners, counting 12 from the 18 races sailed during September and October were: Fast Handicap Fireball Iain Grundy and Ian
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Leigh League
Redwaters Coronation Cup Round One LEIGH AVENUE...1 ASDA GOLBORNE...0 THREE CROWNS A...9 THREE CROWNS B...1 LEIGH LEGION... 0 HIGHER FOLD LC...3 HOWE BRIDGE MILLS RES...0 HOWE BRIDGE MILLS...6 ATHERTON ROYALS...3 AFC TYLDESLEY...5 COLLIERS REST...5 FIR
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Deadly David is Sutch inspiration
BLACKROD staged a magnificent comeback to draw 3-3 with Barnoldswick in the West Lancashire League Premier Division. At 3-0 down at half time, Blackrod threw David Sutch into the attack and he repaid their faith by opening their account on 47 minutes.
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Darcy lead the way with double tops
by Bob Moffat BOTH the John Smiths Farnworth and the Halliwell Winter Rounders Leagues are headed by Darcy teams after Sundays' matches. In the Farnworth League Hanson came close to altering that situation, and were seven runs ahead of Darcy after the
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Seven-up for red-hot Radcliffe
RADCLIFFE Amateurs beat local rivals Little Lever 4-0 to extend their Lancashire Amateur League Premiership lead to seven points. Little Lever put up an excellent fight but Radcliffe added to Shaun Scully's first half goal with a strike from Brett Hannah
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BOLTON AND DISTRICT SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pts Tonge Moor Cons... 5 4 1 0 24 7 13 Griffin... 5 4 1 0 21 11 13 Bowling Green... 7 3 2 2 29 24 11 Hare & Hnds BTN... 5 3 0 2 16 12 9 7 Stars Bolton... 6 2 3 1 17 14 9 Black Horse Tyld... 6 2 2 2 17 19 8 Doffcocker..
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Another defeat for Rivs
Rivington 0, Old Blackburnians 2 AFTER the dramatic victory against Radcliffe the previous week Old Rivingtonians crashed to a home defeat against fellow strugglers Old Blackburnians. For the first time this season Rivington stared a game with the same
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Ton-up for John as Mills pay Price
A SECOND-half fightback by Elton Vale secured all three points for the Bury side in the Air Miles Manchester League. After Wes Gibbons had put visitors New Mills ahead, John Price celebrated his 100th game for Elton with the equaliser before John Armstrong
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Molly gamble pays off for the Magpies
MANAGER Mark Molyneaux rang the changes to give several players on the fringe of his Chorley squad a full game in this UniBond League Challenge Cup first round tie. The Magpies on duty were made to work hard for victory by their local rivals. The resulting
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Let co-stars dish out the punishment
THE BBC shouldn't bother about disciplining Have I Got News For You star Angus Deayton over his latest sexy revelations. Just ensure that he keeps doing the show -- at the mercy of the savage wits of Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Now that's real punishment
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Corrie storylines are Streets ahead
THIS week's car crash on Coronation Street involving young tearaway Ade Critchley and Sarah-Louise Platt was gripping stuff. It has shown in graphic detail just where such typical teen cockiness can end, as Sarah-Lou is left fighting for her life. Apparently
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Sorry, no revelations from me!
OK, I confess. I have NOT had a romantic liaison with Svennis the Menace. Our eyes failed to meet across a crowded room, we did not exchange mobile phone numbers (I can't remember mine anyway), and Sven did not come to my bijou residence when he was in
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It's too little, too late at retail park
LOCKED stable doors and bolting horses spring to mind about the latest planning decision on Middlebrook. Dealing with a planning application from retail giant Argos, Bolton Council decreed that they could only move in if they didn't sell toys, books,
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UN must deal with dangers
IN reply to the informative letter of Mrs B Stuart, Deborah Schlemer USA states that her country has worked tirelessly to stop people like Saddam Hussein from crushing and enslaving their neighbours. In 1980, Iraq attacked Iran, Hussein received vast
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Let this cars incident serve as a warning
I WONDER if you would highlight a problem I experienced on Sunday, October 13, on the car park of Asda at Astley Bridge. On returning to my car with the shopping, four young people came over from the next car to inform me that someone had hit my car.
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October 23
From the Evening News, 1992 - BOLTON Crown Court was entitled not to renew the licence of a Farnworth nightclub which attracted crowds of up to 2,000 young ravers where the drug Ecstasy was openly bought and sold, London's High Court has ruled. Mr Justice
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Spanish Fiesta day
SANGRIA and paella will be the order of the day at a special event to celebrate Spanish culture at a town centre restaurant. La Tasca, on Bradshawgate, will be holding a Fiesta Day from 3pm tomorrow (Thursday), when passersby can pop in and sample the
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Hack's five star night
ASTLEY & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare / CTA Direct Cycle Speedway rounded off their 2002 outdoor season with the staging of their Club Individual Championships under the Gin Pit floodlights. Skipper Damien Hack won all his five races to record a 20 points
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What's on TV on Wednesday/Thursday
SOCCER: Champions League, Olympiakos v Manchester United - ITV2 1900; Newcastle v Juventus - ITN News Channel (cable only) 1900. DARTS: World Grand Prix from Dublin - Sky Sports 2 1800. TENNIS: Generali Ladies Linz - British Eurosport 1100; Davidoff Swiss
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What the papers are saying on Wednesday
DAILY MAIL: David Seaman found no escape from his recent trials and tribulations as Arsenal suffered a Champions League wobble at Highbury last night. DAILY STAR: Gerard Houllier hailed hat-trick hero Michael Owen last night as Liverpool celebrated another
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Bobic in for Germany?
FORMER Wanderers striker Fredi Bobic is in line for a recall to the German national team by coach Rudi Voeller after grabbing a recent glut of goals for his new club. Bobic, who was on-loan at the Reebok Stadium for the second-half of last season, has
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Peter is a true star
THE box office sell-outs and long local queues for Bolton comic Peter Kay prove what a star he is. He is genuinely funny, as Bob Monkhouse was happy to point out on Parkinson this weekend. He offers laugh-out-loud lines and achingly funny observations
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Peter announces live Bolton shows
PETER Kay will perform the grand finale of his massive sellout nationwide tour in his beloved home town of Bolton. The Bolton comedian will play at The Albert Halls for four nights next Spring. Tickets for the dates -- March 31, April 1, 2 and 3 -- were
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Flat blaze
ARSONISTS poured petrol through the letterbox of an empty flat and set it alight. Residents on the second floor of the multi-storey block were evacuated as firefighters tackled the blaze on Rogerstead, Bolton, last night. The flat was unoccupied.
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MP says thanks to superstores
MP Lindsay Hoyle has tabled a Commons motion congratulating Tesco and Asda for their decision to increase payment to farmers for milk by 2p a litre. The Chorley Labour MP, whose constituency includes Adlington, wrote to all supermarket chains asking them
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Charity pop concert
A POP concert has been organised to raise money for the homeless and asylum seekers. Singers from Farnworth singing school, Melody Pop Tuition, will join Wanderers mascot Lofty the Lion at the Ukranian Club, Castle Street, Bolton. The gig takes place
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Two on drug charges
MAGISTRATES in Bury have declined to deal with the case of two people charged with drug offences. Omar Zia, aged 20, of Spring Street, Bury, is accused of possessing cannabis with intent to supply, and a further charge of supplying a 13-year-old schoolboy
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What to do in Bolton on... Wednesday
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, disabled toilets and a separate meeting area, the Rivington Room.
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Eddie is bunny in a million
MEET Eddie -- the blue French lop-eared rabbit who has been voted one of the winners in a competition to find the nation's top Super Rabbits. The five-year-old has amazed owner Jane Dickson and impressed judges with his bravery after recovering from a
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Super Gran rides out
BLIND great grandmother Hilda Crabtree dealt with her need for speed -- by climbing on board a Harley Davidson. The 77-year-old whizzed around a car park in the shadows of Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium to raise more than £1,500 for Guide Dogs for the
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The story of Bolton
WHEN the Romans pulled out of this country, the natives were left to fend for themselves. Then came the Saxons -- and everything changed forever. Simon Topliss continues the story of Bolton. TAKE a stroll down Churchgate and you are in the heart of old
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Warhurst, N'Gotty fitness trial
WANDERERS are tonight hoping for a double fitness boost with a return to action for Paul Warhurst and Bruno N'Gotty in the reserves game at Birmingham. After five Premiership games without a win - conceding 11 goals in the process - Wanderers have defensive
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Can you shed light on bible mystery?
"SOME years ago, my late father, Tom Marbeck, bought at a car boot sale a 'family' type bible," writes Mrs Joan Mather, of Tynesbank, Worsley. "It has leather covers and brass corners, and my family decided to restore it for my mother's 91st birthday
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Seconds stroll 39 steps to win
Bolton 2nd 39, Bury 2nd 0 BOLTON'S first team had no fixture this weekend, as their scheduled game with neighbours Bury had to be cancelled due to their rivals' cup commitments. Club coach Ged Byrne the former Wigan Rugby League player, used the time
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GIG GUIDE
SOME of the biggest names in the music biz are drawn to the North-west to play live. Lucky for you, 24:7 have highlighted some of the best gigs of the next few months. Check it out, if you don't want to miss out. Queens Of The Stone Age, Oct 23, Manchester
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Peter Kay's tour dates
OCTOBER 24 Ipswich: Regent (On Line) 25 Salisbury: City Hall (On Line) 26 Croydon: Ashcroft Theatre 0208 6889291 27 Bristol: Colston Hall (On Line) 28 Reading: Hexagon (On Line) 31 Coventry: Warwick Arts Cen 024 76523883 NOVEMBER 1 Oxford: Apollo (On
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Picture reminds of school holiday memories
IN August, 1949, all the pupils at Wolfenden School, Bolton, were taken by train to a holiday camp in Staithes, Yorkshire, for a week's holiday, says Mrs Edith Evans (nee Spencer), of Fieldhead Avenue, Bury, who has sent in this picture. Each form had
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Plea for players
YOUNG players are wanted to play in a mini soccer league for 6-8 years old games on Sunday mornings in the Hindley area. For info contact Bill on 01942 892646.
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Children need storage help for appeal presents
CHILDREN who provide a life-line for youngsters affected by the Chernobyl disaster desperately need a helping hand from their community. They have collected thousands of presents for their pals in Tesnovaya, a town in Belarus left devastated by the 1986
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Centurions stars are suspended
LEIGH Grand Final stars Andrew Isherwood and John Roper have been banned for a total of eight matches after being found guilty of foul play in the defeat by Huddersfield. Second row forward Isherwood, now with Widnes, was suspended for five matches and
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Stephen grabs top award
Westhoughton Lions U13s 26 Culceth Eagles U13s 4 THE 10-man Lions side went ahead through Stephen Kenny, whose brilliant individual try bagged him the Golden Moment award. He also scored a further two tries later on in the game. Top Tackler Tony Eaton
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Birthday draw
EACH week, we randomly select a member who is celebrating their birthday and send them a £5 Marks and Spencer gift voucher. This week the winner is Mr A Treloar who celebrates his birthday on Saturday October 26. Congratulations, Mr Treloar, we hope you
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RMI score seaside cup triumph
Southport 3 Leigh RMI 4 by Martyn Hindley NEIL Tolson has played less than 45 minutes in a Leigh RMI shirt but he etched his name into club folklore with a memorable winner at Haig Avenue last night. The first round LDV Vans Trophy battle with fellow
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Head start for a new you!
TIRED of those oh-so-natural blonde highlights? Bored with that one shade darker semi-permanent colour? Why blend into the background when your hair can make such a vivid statement about the person you really are? Marcus and his team, of 69 Bradshawgate
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Bug shuts heart unit
THE Royal Bolton Hospital has been forced to close its six-bed coronary care unit after three patients and three staff were struck down with the suspected Norwalk virus, the winter vomiting bug. Two more patients have also come down with symptoms, which
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Hunt on for car park sex pest
POLICE are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself in front of an 11-year-old girl. The incident happened in a car park in Brunswick Street, Chorley, after he parked a silver Land Rover-style vehicle close to where the girl was
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More motorway delays
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect further delays on the M62 due to work on a new junction at Prestwich. A 40mph speed limit will be in force from Friday as the final stages of the work are carried out at junction 18. The Highways Agency has apologised
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Internet bet nets £201,000!
AN airport worker has won £201,000 -- the biggest slot machine win in the UK -- on an internet bet. Michelle Black, aged 36, of Sale, played on the Ladbrokes website at home for £3 a go, before landing a win of £1,700 in January. Inspired by a dinner
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Star Jason opens hospital fair
FORMER pop star Jason Orange is to return to the Royal Bolton Hospital on Saturday for a Christmas fair. The 32-year-old, who enjoyed hits with Take That, volunteered to be the main attraction in the money-spinning venture to raise money for Christmas
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Decision on merger
A DECISION is expected today on whether to merge two of the region's most prominent universities. A merger between the University of Manchester and UMIST would create Britain's biggest university. The move would make it easier for people to apply for
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Two charged over £2m drugs seizure
TWO brothers have been charged in connection with the seizure of drugs with a street value of nearly £2 million. The men were arrested after detectives tracked a Mercedes lorry from Belgium to Great Lever and found 240 vaccum-packed sachets containing
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Napping still on top - just!
WITH just three more Saturdays remaining, the race for the Bolton Evening News Naps competition title is still wide open. This week two teams - MCC and Pete's Ponies - showed just how easy it is to come within reach of the leaders with long priced winners
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Stand deliver to keep top spot
STAND Athletic stayed top of the BSF Over 35s League Division One table after a 4-1 win against Willows. Pennington kept up the pressure with a 3-2 win against Dobbies A, while Cross Keys won 3-2 away at Breightmet United and Turton moved into third place
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PREMIER DIVISION
P W D L GF GA Pts GD Radcliffe Amateurs... 9 7 1 1 31 13 22 18 Rochdale St Clem... 8 5 0 3 26 13 15 13 O Boltonians... 8 4 2 2 20 10 14 10 Little Lever SC... 9 4 2 3 25 22 14 3 Gregorians... 8 4 2 2 16 13 14 3 Lymm... 8 4 2 2 17 15 14 2 Bury GSOB... 7
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Seasiders kill off brave effort
BURY and Radcliffe U16s League's representative team suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Blackpool Youth League. They started brightly and went ahead midway through the first half after a cross from Ryan Hardman, of Little Lever, found the head of Chaddy
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Plea for players
YOUNG players are wanted to play in a mini soccer league for 6-8 years old games on Sunday mornings in the Hindley area For info contact Bill on 01942 892646.
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Soccer schools
THE SOCCER 4 Kids coaching organisation launches its latest soccer school next week in the sports hall at Hesketh Fletcher High School, Atherton. There are still a few vacancies for youngsters who are currently in years one, two and three at primary school
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RMI take command for good win
HORWICH RMI 2 ACCRINGTON AMS 0: IN a tight first half in which the visitors were slightly the better side, Horwich took the lead just before half time when a long clearance was headed on by Rob Waring, for Matt Harwood to outstrip the defence and score
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LANCASHIRE FA AM CUP
Round Three: Hooley Bridge Celtic 0 Old Xaverians 5, Old Boltonians 0 Prairie United 2, Manweb 4 Rochdalians 0, Leigh Athletic 1 Gregorians 2, Aintree Villa 4 Bury GSOB 2, Oldham Albion 8 Mostonians 0, Denton Town 4 Bedians 1, Sefton & District FC
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SCHOOLS SOCCER by Graeme Hollinshead
Mixed success for school sides BOLTON Under 15s slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Sefton in their Northern Merit League match at Sharples School. The youngsters suffered an early setback when the visitors took the lead after just two minutes and Sefton
