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Danish firm buys building
A PRIVATE Danish consortium has acquired the building which houses the Luminar Leisure "Life" bar in Nelson Square, Bolton for £1.68 million. Strutt & Parker, a London-based firm of chartered surveyors, said today that the consortium, which was represented
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Invest in best of the North-west
BOLTON businessmen looking for start-ups and private companies to invest in can contact TechInvest, a successful North-west business service which is part of the North West Development Agency. Current investment opportunities in the North West available
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Companies 'unhappy with their banks'
THE majority of British companies are dissatisfied with their banks. Research from Girobank shows that two thirds are unhappy with the charges levied by banks for handling cash and cheques. What's more, many companies feel they do not get the service
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Mobile masts can cause problems
LANDLORDS who cannot resist the cash made from leasing rooftops or unused land to mobile phone companies are being warned that their plans could backfire. Manchester law firm Glaisyers say that a little-known part of the law can give unacceptable rights
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Story of a heroin addict
23-year-old Rebecca was the girl who had everything. The eldest child of loving parents, Rebecca got on well with her younger sister and enjoyed foreign holidays every year with her large extended family. When Rebecca told her parents Brigitte
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Get it right over shopping
CONCERNING the application for planning permission for an Argos store on the Middlebrook Retail Park. Councillor Mrs Ronson objects on the grounds that the sale of jewellery, books and fashion accessories would affect trade in Horwich. Horwich does not
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Investigate these claims
IN the Bolton Evening News on October 18, Cllr P Brierley was reported to have said that he has a dossier of 12 current and former Town Hall employees who daily experience bullying, victimisation, discrimination and sexual harassment. Many female members
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Women injured in car accident
TWO women were admitted to hospital with suspected neck and head injuries after in a car accident. Firefighters helped the women escape from the back seat of the taxi they were travelling in following the collision with an MG car at 10.10pm last night
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Caravan is destroyed in blaze
A COUPLE'S caravan was destroyed in a blaze thought to have been started by a stray firework. The fire broke out in Ron and Maureen Horsfield's carport at the back of their home in Manchester Road, Walkden. At one point, firefighters had to run for cover
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for derek, page 15
Vital child help message gets across SEXUALLY abused children in the North-west are seeking help far earlier today than when Childline was launched 16 years ago. Nearly half of the children who call the advice service now do so within a month of the abuse
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Centurions release players
Leigh Centurions have announced they will not renew Oli Marns loan period and have released Bobbie Goulding for the 2003 season. Both players came to Leigh part way through the 2002 campaign, Oli on loan from Halifax Blue Sox, and Bobbie from Salford
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Shakers, Leigh RMI get LDV Trophy home draws
THE full draw for the second round of the LDV Vans Trophy: Northern Section Macclesfield Town v Tranmere Rovers Port Vale v Chesterfield Leigh RMI v Wrexham Wigan Athletic v Doncaster Rovers Lincoln City v Shrewsbury Town Crewe Alexandra v Blackpool Bury
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Bolton & District Snooker Association
SECTION ONE P Pts Deane C... 7 34.5 Halliwell A... 7 34.0 Tonge Moor A... 7 33.0 Rumworth B... 6 31.0 Rumworth D... 6 30.0 Dunscar C... 6 30.0 Halliwell C... 6 27.0 Plodder Lane A... 6 26.0 Rumworth C... 5 26.0 Bradshaw A... 7 24.0 Tonge Moor B... 5 22.5
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Men hit by trams
TWO men have been injured in separate incidents after being struck by trams on the promenade in Blackpool. Craig Walker, aged 21, of Shropshire, suffered head injuries after he was involved in a collision with a tram while allegedly play-fighting with
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Man arrested after stabbing
A MAN has been arrested after a 37-year-old man was stabbed in the back. Police and paramedics were called to the CK Pub, formerly known as Hickeys, in Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, just before 11pm last night. The man, who was suffering from back wounds
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The plug is pulled
KEEN swimmers Lilian Nealon and Margaret Hulme reluctantly said farewell to the Water Place when the swimming pool closed its doors for good. The Deane pensioners had started a petition to keep the rundown complex open, but their efforts were not enough
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On target to be a Fairtrade town
A CAMPAIGN is underway to make Bolton a "Fairtrade" town where shops, businesses, cafes and restaurants help Third World producers receive wages they can live on. In order to be awarded Fairtrade status, the town must meet targets on the number of places
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Road now just like race track
WITH reference to Mr Dicker's letter and subsequent article about traffic calming proposals on Aintree Road and Redcar Road, Little Lever. May I ask Mr Dicker, as he lives on York Avenue, a very quiet cul-de-sac, how does he know what is needed or not
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Council's golf games don't get my vote...
I WAS very interested in the news that I read in the latest edition of "Bolton Scene", describing how our Golf Course at Regent Park is to be transformed. This last year, just after the course was leased to the "consortium of business investors" for a
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They worked for Edge's . . .
AFTER I printed last week a story about Edge's Dolly Blue works, and the Drummer dyes and radios they also produced, I received this photograph from Mrs Carole Heron, of Lonsdale Road, Bolton, who tells me that this 1962 photograph shows a group of women
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School gathering a resounding hit
JANE DAVENPORT writes: "A big thank you to everyone who attended the Smithills Moor Grammar School Reunion "class of 81" on Saturday, October 12, at the Royal Oak in Bolton. The event was a huge success, and it was lovely to see all the familiar faces
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Family in uprooted tree terror
A FAMILY had a lucky escape when this oak tree fell on to their driveway, narrowly missing their house and van, during gale force winds. Kieron Hilton, his girlfriend Lesley Hayden and children Gemma and Caine watched in horror as 70mph winds swept through
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£50m clean-up starts after gales
A MASSIVE clean up operation was under way today after gale force winds battered the country, killing seven people, including three children, and causing travel chaos. Rail companies and other key services worked overnight to clear tracks and roads after
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Boy in exploding rocket horror
THIS boy has suffered the horrific consequences of playing with fireworks. Michael Hewitt, aged 11, was badly injured when a rocket he found on the street exploded in his hand. Surgeons are still assessing the extent of the his injuries but say the accident
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Keep fit and splash out
A NEW session of Aerobics and Swim will be held at Deane Community Leisure Centre every Tuesday. The aerobics runs from at 8pm to 9pm and costs £2.60 followed by a free swim from 9.15pm to 10.15pm. Mention where you read this and have another Aerobic
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What the papers are saying today (Monday)
THE SUN: Dennis Bergkamp faces an FA rap after TV cameras caught him stamping on Blackburn defender Nils-Eric Johansson. DAILY MIRROR: David Moyes insisted the hype surrounding teenage superstar Wayne Rooney does not make Everton a one-man team. DAILY
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Pop stars a smash hit!
A SEA of ecstatic pop fans, armed with glow sticks, flashing devil horns and bunny ears, enjoyed some the best acts around as the Smash Hits Poll Winners Tour hit Manchester last night. So Solid Crew's Romeo got the party off to a flying start with a
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Energy package 'will reduce overheads'
LONDON Electricity has joined forces with Dalkia Energy and Technical Services to launch Performance Partnerships, a market-leading combined energy package for industrial and commercial firms. Performance Partnerships is a fixed cost, three-year contract
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Information on stress
BOLTON-based law firm Keoghs has produced information outlining the main practical and legal consequences of stress in the workplace. Mr Keith Cartmell, partner and head of employment at Keoghs, said: "Work-induced stress can result in a claim for personal
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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 facilities
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It's time to make changes says Sam
SAM Allardyce is ready to make big changes in pursuit of a home victory over Sunderland tonight. The Bolton boss has a fully-fit squad to choose from for the first time this season as he prepares for the televised clash at the Reebok, and is ready to
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Blackpool shows
Winter Gardens and Piers (01253 292029) - Freddie Starr -- comedy favourite with special guests. Venue: North Pier. To Nov 2 at 7.30pm. Adults only. Tickets £15 adults, £14 seniors, plus group rate available. Blackpool Tower (01253) 292029 Tower Circus
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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. Fun Lovin' Criminals, Nov 1, Manchester
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Three's enough for a big crowd
Now that former A1 member Paul Marazzi has left the band, how are Ben, Mark and Christian settling into life as a trio? "Well it's a bit strange and obviously we are sad to see him go," explains Mark. "The thing is, although it might sound really boring
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Battling DB3 work hard to keep spot
DB3 maintained top position in the BSF Netball League Division One with a well fought 26-16 win over Chequers, the margin could have been greater but for excellent defensive work by the losers. A Robert Shaw win keeps them in second, with IJ Webb moving
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Tennis competition winner plays Wimbledon heroine
A SCHOOLBOY who stepped in to play tennis against former Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade after his twin sister was injured almost missed the game himself -- through injury. Tennis fan Gabrielle Gaynor, aged 12, who played for Lancashire in the Robinson's
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Schoolday memories as pupils pose for the camera
ALL smiles from these pupils of St Simon and Judes School, Rishton Lane, Great Lever (now the Anglers' Club) in 1948. It has been sent to me by Mrs Margaret Ash (nee Barlow), of Sutton Road, Deane, who can be seen, aged 11, on the left of the front row
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Whoops . . . Now there's a thought BY ALAN CALVERT
MISTAKES, when you think about it, are probably crucial to the UK economy. Exploiting failures and extracting compensation from those who get things wrong is a major industry and there would be much gnashing of teeth in some circles if we ever achieved
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Hammond Domino League
P W L F A Diff Pt Anglers Club... 7 5 2 58 47 +11 14 Cattlemarket B... 7 5 2 55 50 +5 14 L Ladies (Anglers)... 7 5 2 56 49 +7 13 Park Nomads... 7 5 2 55 50 +5 12 Park Hotel... 7 5 2 54 51 +3 12 The Griffin... 7 4 3 56 49 +7 12 Sweet Green... 7 4 3 53
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Colls deserve win
Salford City 1 Atherton Colls 2 - GOALS from Adam Lucas and Nick Fisher sealed a hard-earned 2-1 win for Atherton Colls at Salford City. Lucas put Colls ahead on 18 minutes, but Chris Wilcott equalised. Fisher chipped home the winner from the edge of
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Vital child help message gets across
SEXUALLY abused children in the North-west are seeking help far earlier today than when Childline was launched 16 years ago. Nearly half of the children who call the advice service now do so within a month of the abuse starting. When Childline was set
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40 mph limit for ay traffic
TRAFFIC on parts of the M62 will encounter a new 40 mph speed limit, which came into effect today. The new limit is in place at the roadworks close to the new junction 8 at Burtonwood, Warrington. Restrictions are in place while work is carried out in
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Short cuts warning after sex attack
POLICE are urging young women not take short cuts on their own at night after a 22-year-old woman was indecently assaulted in Whitefield. She was walking down Albert Close when a man approached her from behind and pushed her to a quiet area 200 yards
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John rolls out the barrels to help brewery
A BOLTON brewer has helped to save the day for a brewery on the Isle of Man after floods wrecked barrels of bitter. John Feeney, owner of the Bank Top Brewery off Ashworth Lane, Astley Bridge, was contacted by the Old Laxey Brewing Company after heavy
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Peaceful place for a home
AN UNUSUAL home offering unique views and a slice of the quiet life is on the market with a £45,000 price tag. Bolton Council chiefs are offering for sale historic Cemetery Lodge in the middle of Farnworth Cemetery, overlooking graves on two sides. Now
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Club ban Bill's top tonic from Conservatives
A LIBERAL Democrat councillor who was banned from his local Labour club has been invited to come in from the cold -- by the Conservatives. Former Labour supporter William Collison was told he could not set foot inside Farnworth and Kearsley Labour Club
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Fury over plans for second young offenders hostel
RESIDENTS fear that crime will return to plague their Bolton community if a proposed young offenders hostel is granted planning permission. People in the Park Road area are furious that three years after a similar hostel, Westgate House, was closed, plans
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Radcliffe director empties London streets
FILM director Danny Boyle's enthusiasm for his work knows no bounds. To many the thought of trying to empty London's main streets of all traffic and pedestrians would seem impossible -- but the renowned director -- who hails from Radcliffe -- was undeterred
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Plenty of life in this Corpse
TAKE one good twin, another bad twin, a murderous plot and a shady, incompetent Irishman -- and you have Corpse. Gerald Moon's comedy thriller is designed to keep audiences guessing until the very end. It is set in London in 1936 and tells the story of
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Bury & Radcliffe results
U13 Division One: Radcliffe Jnrs 7 Moorside Rangers 2. U13 Division Two: Warth Fold 0 Seedfield 2; Westbury Sport 6 Boothstown Jnr 0. U15 Division One: Stand Athletic 3 Brandlesholme 0; Westbury Sport 2 Woodbank Jnrs 0. U15 Division Two: Elton Fold 10
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Horwich & District Games League
Results: Bay Horse B 13 Crown Hotel A 5; Crown Hotel B 2 Rivington Club 16; Horwich Cons 4 Schooner Inn 14; The New Vic 3 St Mary's A 15; Vic/Albert 7 Reform Club 11. P W D L Pt Rivington Cl... 9 8 0 1 106 St Mary's A... 8 6 0 2 99 Schooner Inn... 9 5
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Allardyce linked with Christie
A REPORT on Sunday suggests Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce may take advantage of Derby County's cash troubles to launch a bid for England Under 21 star striker Malcolm Christie. And, surprise surprise, Michael Ricketts will be sold to finance the suggested
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Sky TV dates for Premiership
SKY Sports have announced their TV soccer schedules for Premiership games. Here is the full list, courtesy of www.skysports.com HERE October Mon 28 WANDERERS v Sunderland November Sun 3 Charlton v Sunderland Mon 4 Newcastle v Middlesbrough Sat 9 Manchester
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Magpies secure win
STRUGGLING UniBond League new boys Kidsgrove Athletic were no match for Mark Molyneaux's revitalised Chorley at Victory Park on Saturday, failing to make an impression as the hosts cemented their own First Division top four placing. For all their possession
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That's about the size of it
NEOPOST, a supplier of mailroom equipment, has started a campaign to establish the views of businesses about Sized-Based Pricing. The Royal Mail is considering an option where items will have their postage costs calculated according to their size and
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Work law changes
BUSINESSES looking for a way to get to grips with new employment legislation can get a free four-page factsheet explaining the recent changes. The factsheet, from North-west law firm Kippax Beaumont Lewis, details statutory rights and obligations as well
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Business shorts - Payphones deal
MARCONI has now produced 1,000 BT interactive payphones at its Interactive Systems division in Chorley. Production of Neptune 800 web phones is part of a five-year contract with BT. Firms warned over new laws THE head of employment law at Brabners Chaffe
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October 26
From the Evening News,1992 - GOING . . . going . . . gone! The very last mill chimney on Chorley Old Road was demolished by Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah yesterday. The huge chimney, at Atlas Mill, is the last of 14 which used to dominate the Chorley
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Rebecca, her story, from behind bars
From her prison cell Rebecca describes how drugs ruined her life. This is Rebecca's story in her own words. 'I WAS privately educated at Bolton School Girls' Division, and gained nine GCSEs. At school, although I was quite popular, I didn't like
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Now we know
ON behalf of those who occasionally write to you expressing their views, may I thank Malcolm Pittock (October 22) for his advice on how to write to the Bolton Evening News. It is kind and condescending of him to share the erudite knowledge of a single
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Book victory means there's new campaign
THREE years ago I appealed for National Service sappers in the area to get in touch with me about their experiences from 50 years ago. The resulting book, "The Royal Engineers and the National Service Years, 1939-1963, A Military and Social History",
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Passive smoke view sends the wrong signals
PEOPLE are entitled to their opinions, and, as the man said "we should defend to the death their right to voice them". But again, as the man said "it is sometimes better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and dispel all doubts". Simon
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PRIVATISATION
EVEN though much has happened since the Tory Party Conference, I still think that it's worth reflecting on it. After the Labour Party Conference, I made some cautious criticisms of Tony Blair's public finance initiative. I think that we ought to be even
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On this day in sport - October 28
1950: Rugby great John Bevan was born. He played union for Cardiff, Wales and the Lions and then league for Wales and Great Britain. 1975: Georges Carpentier died, aged 81. One of boxing's most versatile champions, having by the age of 19 held European
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On this day - October 28
1636: Harvard University was founded, the first in the US. It was named after John Harvard, the English-born Puritan minister who bequeathed £779 and a 300-volume library. 1831: Michael Faraday demonstrated the first dynamo. 1886: The Statue of Liberty
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BEN opinion: Firework truth
THE reality of playing with fireworks is all too horribly illustrated by our front page article on 11 year-old Michael Yewitt. A firework he found on the ground exploded as he tried to light it, resulting in horrific burns to his hand. Michael is now
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Sport on TV
Today (Monday, October 28) SOCCER: Barclaycard Premiership, Bolton v Sunderland - Sky Sports 1 1900; The Premiership on Monday - ITV1 2330. TENNIS: BNP Paribas Masters from Paris - Sky Sports 3 1430. RACING: From Bangor-on-Dee - Channel 4. Tomorrow (Tuesday
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Horwich & District Games League
Results: Bay Horse B 4 Crown Hotel A 3; Crown Hotel B 3 Rivington Club 4; The New Vic 2 St Mary's A 12; Vic/Albert 12 Reform Club 2. P W L Pt Vic/Albert... 10 9 1 49 Schooner Inn... 10 8 2 44 Bay Horse B... 9 7 2 37 Queen's Head... 9 6 3 36 St Mary's
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Pay-for-view fixtures
Premiership Plus fixtures announced by Sky Sports: Sunday, November 3: Tottenham v Chelsea (2pm)
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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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Sunderland keeper worry
SUNDERLAND have only one new selection problem for tonight's game against Wanderers. Goalkeeper Thomas Myhre went down with a bug during the week and has been ordered to stay away from the training ground. With Thomas Sorensen sidelined until January
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Wanderers to launch anniversary shirt
WANDERERS have introduced an exclusive limited edition anniversary shirt to celebrate the 125-year anniversary of the Club. The shirt is designed and manufactured by club sponsors, Reebok, and is a modern interpretation of a blue, white and red vertically
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Opposition factfile: Sunderland
Manager: Howard Wilkinson Current position: 19th. Last time out: Sunderland 0 West Ham 1 (Sinclair) How they lined up: Macho, Wright, Gray, Reyna, Babb, Craddock, Piper, McCann, Kilbane, Phillips, Stewart. Injury update: Goalkeeper Thomas Myhre faces
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Quality assured
FIVE northern Remploy factories, including the one in Manchester Road, Bolton, have gained the new ISO 9001:2000 quality assurance standard. Remploy is a leading employer of disabled people.
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Franchise event
THE British Franchise Exhibition 2003 will take place at G-Mex next January 31and February 1. For tickets or more information phone: 01280 707433 or visit the website at www.franinfo.co.uk
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Show is on target
NORTH West Manufacturing, an exhibition targeting the region's engineering products and servicing, will be held at G-Mex on November 19-20. For free exhibition tickets and full seminar programme phone 01784 880890.
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Seminar will talk strategies
ACCOUNTING and business advisory firm RSM Robson Rhodes, is hosting a breakfast seminar, Creating and Driving Growth, to assess technology companies' performance and strategies in the current economic climate. To register a place at the seminar -- held
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Corporate role for law firm's Caroline
LAW firm Brabners Chaffe Street has strengthened its corporate team in Manchester with the appointment of Caroline Russell. Caroline, who lives in Bolton, is the fifth addition to the Manchester team in the past two months. The 27-year-old former Manchester
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Drugs help
A PROJECT offering advice and treatment to young drug addicts and their parents is extending its support to families in Bolton. Project 360 is run by Bolton Drug Service and more information is available on 01204 454959.
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Pavilion in park is hit by fire
PART of a pavilion in Westhoughton Park was destroyed when a wheelie bin fire got out of hand. The bin filled with rubbish was pushed near to the pavilion at Westhoughton Park and set on fire on Saturday night. The fire spread to the roof of the pavilion
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Cars set on fire
A STOLEN car was set alight underneath a railway embankment in the early hours of yesterday. A Ford Escort was destroyed in the incident at Manchester Road, Kearsley at about 2.30am. Meanwhile, firefighters were called to a car blaze in Great Lever yesterday
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Be very afraid...
ARE you planning a scary evening in for Halloween? Let 24:7 guide you to the most frightening films, records and cocktails to make your night go with a bump or two... Top 10 spooky songs 1. Thriller - Michael Jackson 2. Monster Mash - Bobby Pickett &
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Success for home scheme
COUNCIL officials from Yorkshire have visited Bolton to find out about its new homesforyou scheme. The system is a new way of allocating council and housing association properties by advertising them in the way an estate agency would. It means people
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Three's enough for a big crowd
Now that former A1 member Paul Marazzi has left the band, how are Ben, Mark and Christian settling into life as a trio? "Well it's a bit strange and obviously we are sad to see him go," explains Mark. "The thing is, although it might sound really boring
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Romeo goes it alone
After bringing UK Garage to the charts with the So Solid Crew, Romeo's solo career seems to be leading firmly in the direction of chart success. Ahead of his live appearance at Atlantis and in the midst of a hectic schedule, he took the time to talk to
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Preece says it all with goal show
Bury 2 Macclesfield Town 1 - ANDY Preece rolled back the years to earn his side three crucial league points. The Bury player-manager put in a great performance to help make it three wins in eight days for his resurgent side. Preece, forced into action
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Romeo goes it alone
After bringing UK Garage to the charts with the So Solid Crew, Romeo's solo career seems to be leading firmly in the direction of chart success. Ahead of his live appearance at Atlantis and in the midst of a hectic schedule, he took the time to talk to
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Peter Kay's tour dates
OCTOBER 28 Reading: Hexagon (On Line) 31 Coventry: Warwick Arts Cen 024 76523883 NOVEMBER 1 Oxford: Apollo (On Line) 2 Derby: Assembly Rooms (On Line) 4 Swindon: Wyvern Theatre (On Line) 7 Wolverhampton: Civic Hall (On Line) 12 Glasgow: Pavillion (On
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How did this Bolton cartoon end up in a Cornwall museum?
WHEN Ross Bullock, Business Adviser at the Bolton Business Support Unit at the Enterprise Centre in Washington Street, was on holiday in Cornwall a few weeks ago, he visited a horticultural museum in the Lizard area, and among all the old gardening tools
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Horwich & District Games League
Results: Bay Horse B 8 Crown Hotel A 7; Crown Hotel B 6 Rivington Club 9; Horwich Cons 6 Schooner Inn 9; The New Vic 5 St Mary's A 10; Vic/Albert 10 Reform Club 5. P W L Pt Vic/Albert... 9 8 1 73 Crown Hotel A... 9 4 5 67 Horwich Cons... 9 4 5 66 Reform
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Drug help
A PROJECT offering advice and treatment to young drug addicts and their parents is extending its support to families in Bolton. Project 360 is run by Bolton Drug Service and more information is available on 01204 454959.
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Farnworth Snooker League
P W D L Pts Armitage... 6 6 0 0 40.0 Farnworth Vets... 6 4 0 2 35.5 Cuemasters A... 5 4 0 1 31.5 Farnworth CC... 5 5 0 0 31.0 Farn Snooker A... 6 3 0 3 27.0 Dixon Green A... 5 3 0 2 25.5 Cuemasters B... 6 3 0 2 25.5 Dixon Green B... 6 3 0 3 23.0 K&
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It's Coming Home
In 2003 the International Pairs golf tournament finals will be held in Scotland for the first time in its five-year history. The International Pairs, supported by VisitScotland, is delighted to announce the move, which will see the largest competition
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Global yacht race
A GRUELLING 35,000-mile round-the-world yacht race was due to start today from the River Mersey in Liverpool after being postponed due to bad weather. The fourth Clipper 2002 Round the World Yacht Race is being battled out between eight 15-strong international
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Liver transplant Kate is back home
A SCHOOLGIRL who was struck down with a rare illness on a family holiday is back home after undergoing a life-saving liver transplant. And 15-year-old Kate Goodall wants to get herself as fit as possible to achieve her next aim -- to join her friends
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Future town hall services will be in cyberspace
BOLTON Council is to become one of the first local authorities in the country to conduct its business in cyberspace. It is developing a revolutionary system of "e-government" so people can get easier access to services. The system, which will be built
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Competition winner plays Wimbledon heroine
A SCHOOLBOY who stepped in to play tennis against former Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade after his twin sister was injured almost missed the game himself -- through injury. Tennis fan Gabrielle Gaynor, aged 12, who played for Lancashire in the Robinson's
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Stop war on Iraq bid
A STOP the War coalition was holding a public rally today to demonstrate their opposition to possible action on Iraq. The Greater Manchester group have planned the rally as one of a series of actions to highlight their position. Journalist Yvonne Ridley
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MEPs in court in cannabis charges
TWO Euro MPs were appearing in court today charged with possessing cannabis. North West Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies and Italian MEP Marco Cappato were due to appear at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court for a plea and directions hearing. The
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Blackpool shows
Winter Gardens and Piers (01253 292029) - Five Star Startime Spectacular -- Bernie Clifton, Alan Randall, Susan Maughan, Stu Francis and John Stokes' Bachelors entertain. Venue: North Pier. Until 0ct 31 every Mon -Thurs at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 adult and
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PREMIERSHIP
P W D L F A GD Pt Liverpool... 11 8 3 0 22 9 13 27 Arsenal... 11 7 2 2 26 13 13 23 Chelsea... 11 5 4 2 20 12 8 19 Manchester United... 11 5 4 2 14 8 6 19 Tottenham Hotspur... 11 6 1 4 17 16 1 19 Middlesbrough... 11 5 3 3 15 8 7 18 Blackburn Rovers...
