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November 3-4
From the Evening News, November 4, 1992 - DEMOCRAT Bill Clinton will be the next President of the United States. The 46-years-old Arkansas governor swept to a landslide victory over George Bush early today to end 12 years of Republican rule in the White
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Ready for Bonfire Night - in July ...
IT'S Bonfire Night on Tuesday, and memories of this day long ago have been rekindled by Mr Stanley Covell, who writes: "As early as July, my brother and I, and our gang, would go round knocking at doors, asking for old newspapers, cardboard boxes, old
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One for the jazz aficionados BY FRED SHAWCROSS
THE NAME Digby Fairweather is well known among jazz aficionados. Besides being a trumpet/cornet player of outstanding ability, Digby has spent many years teaching and broadcasting and is a hugely knowledgeable and personable man. His autobiographical
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Schoolboy errors, and misfiring strikers
WANDERERS did well up to a point over 90 minutes and can justifiably point to Gardner's wrongful dismissal as a watershed moment writes Neil Bonnar But schoolboy defending and errors which handed Birmingham all three goals will cost them dear no matter
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Sam upset with new window of opportunity
SAM Allardyce has admitted Wanderers' relegation battle is being compounded by the transfer window restrictions. The Reebok boss says the new transfer system is proving a major obstacle in his attempts to lift his side away from the Premiership relegation
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School gets a good report
A WESTHOUGHTON school has received a positive Ofsted report. St George's CE Primary was praised for "above average" standards in national tests, good teaching, pupils' positive attitudes and the school's strong management structure. However, the inspectors
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One for the jazz aficionados BY FRED SHAWCROSS
THE NAME Digby Fairweather is well known among jazz aficionados. Besides being a trumpet/cornet player of outstanding ability, Digby has spent many years teaching and broadcasting and is a hugely knowledgeable and personable man. His autobiographical
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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. Richard Ashcroft, Nov 8, Manchester Academy
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Peter Kay's tour dates
NOVEMBER 4 Swindon: Wyvern Theatre (On Line) 7 Wolverhampton: Civic Hall (On Line) 12 Glasgow: Pavillion (On Line) 13 Aberdeen: Music Hall (On Line) 14 Iverness: Eden 01463 234234 16 Sunderland: Empire (On Line) 17 Carlisle: Sands Centre (On Line) 20
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Take us seriously - Kelly
NEIL Kelly has called on the game's rulers to take Welsh international rugby league seriously after their spirited showing against the undefeated New Zealanders. The unfancied Welsh battled valiantly against Gary Freeman's tourists until conceding a late
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Lacklustre Leigh held by bottom club
Leigh RMI 2 Kettering 2 by David Magilton LEIGH's hopes of putting daylight between themselves and bottom club Kettering were dented by an indisciplined display. The Railwaymen, looking for a third successive league win, lacked a cutting edge in attack
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Health meeting
THE next meeting of the Bolton Community Heath Council will be on Thursday at 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Silverwell Street, Bolton. The meeting will look at various health issues in the town with the public invited to join the debate.
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Dentist with a smile on his face
DENTIST Chris Brooks is certainly not down in the mouth after being highly commended by judges of a national dentist award. Mr Brooks, who runs a dental practice on Chorley New Road, Bolton, received the commendation in this year's Sensodyne Sensitive
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Writing display
AN EXHIBITION which explores the development of handwriting from the nineteenth century will be on display at The Portico Library and Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, from Wednesday until November 27. Books, documents, portraits and artefacts from
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In memory of Bolton's adopted warship
WHEN the people of Bolton collectively raised the cash to take out some very special adoption papers they forged a special bond to be proud of. In Warship Week, October 1941, the town began collecting money to adopt a warship. A large thermometer was
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Lottery cash for children
LOTTERY money totalling £1.49m is being used to create 8,090 childcare places across the North-west. The region was allocated 28 grants by the New Opportunities Fund's Out of School Hours childcare programme. A total of £29m is being given out to the
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Taking the higher road!
LINKS between the North-west and Scotland have been strengthened with the announcement of new flights. New services at Manchester Airport will see regular flights to and from Inverness and Dundee in north-east Scotland. The services are operated by Eastern
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Home burns man in hospital
A 38-YEAR-OLD man is in hospital with severe burns today after an accident at his home in Wigan. The man, who lives with his parents at St David's Court, Aspull, had been cleaning some tools in a garage with petrol-soaked cloths which he took into the
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SRI LANKA: Polo's tropical teardrop
MARCO Polo would have turned in his grave at the thought of one of his favourite destinations being racked by civil war for the best part of two decades. The venerable Venetian traveller, a pioneer of global tourism, considered Sri Lanka the finest island
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Bolton is our kind of town
ENTREPRENEURS Colin Taylor and Les Csonge -- from Wigan and Blackpool respectively -- have decided that Bolton is the place to do business. The backing they have received from Bolton Council's Business Support Unit has helped them launch what they believe
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Life-savers from Clarendon Street School
I imagine that when water got into these costumes they stretched considerably! It didn't seem to bother these boys and girls from Clarendon Street School, Bolton, members of the life-saving team in 1908.
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More engineers needed for gas
BRITISH Gas is seeking to recruit 370 gas engineers across the North-west. It is part of a national recruitment drive which will see 3,000 engineering jobs created nationwide by 2005. The company says it already employs more than 800 service engineers
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Clean sheets the key to survival says Jussi
JUSSI Jaaskelainen says Wanderers must stop shipping in goals or face a winter of discontent. The Reebok keeper believes the antidote to Wanderers' Premiership malaise lies in keeping clean sheets. Wanderers went ruefully close to keeping a third shutout
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The end of the Pier show in Wigan
Wiganer Karen Stephen takes the road to Wigan Pier and finds plenty to enjoy in the winter months. COMING from Wigan, I have long been aware of the old music hall joke regarding Wigan Pier. And, I have to admit, I think George Orwell did little for my
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On this day - November 4
THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT celebrate four anniversaries on this day: 1605: Guy Fawkes was arrested when around 30 barrels of gunpowder were discovered in the cellar under Parliament. 1852: The building of the new House of Commons was completed with the
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What the papers are saying on Monday
THE SUN: Wayne Rooney came up with another wonder strike to hand Everton their first win at Leeds for 51 years. DAILY MIRROR: Carl Cort faces being dumped by Newcastle over his bust-up with his estranged wife. DAILY STAR: Sven-Goran Eriksson has turned
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What's on and where
THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: The Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11.00pm. Free. KEN WARD BIG BAND: Leigh Liberal Club. Every Monday. 8 to 11pm. Free. RONNIE MOORE BIG BAND: Sacred Heart
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It's great to see talent blossom BY FRED SHAWCROSS
PEOPLE who know me reasonably well are aware that I derive a great deal of satisfaction from chronicling the success of young musicians and singers, especially if they have come to my notice through my association with Jeriatric Jazz. A couple of years
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Match stats and facts
BIRMINGHAM 3, WANDERERS 1 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 6 Blunder for the third goal spoiled an otherwise solid performance. BERNARD MENDY ... 7 An exciting talent going forward. Has genuine pace and desire to get forward. MIKE WHITLOW ... 6 Went past Jeff Kenna
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Albion need the points after bright start
WEST Bromwich Albion, who visit the Reebok on Saturday, are hoping to start turning encouraging performances into points. It is more than 18 months since the Baggies and Bolton last met - in the semi-final of the First Division play-offs when Wanderers
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St Andrews boss hails midfield star's influence
STEVE Bruce paid tribute to Robbie Savage for helping to destroy Wanderers and build a firm foundation on which he believes Birmingham could survive in the Premiership. The St Andrews boss believes Savage has fulfilled all the expectations they had when
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A Wild Wander to Wuthering Heights
EMBRACE the spirit of the Bronte Sisters with this walk which takes you from their family home at Haworth Parsonage to the heather moors and stony becks which inspired Emily Bronte's classic doomed romance. First we head for the stone bridge and seat
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Head to take up mental health mantle
OUTSPOKEN headteacher Mike Chapman is calling for better education about mental health issues claiming it is the "Cinderella service" of the NHS. Mr Chapman, a headteacher for the past 25 years, is to be a member of the newly formed Bolton Salford and
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Night with the stars
BLACKROD mayor, Cllr John Seddon, is inviting people to enjoy a night with the stars of the millennium. A charity concert at Hill Tops Sport and Social Club in Blackrod on November 8, will raise money for Blackrod Friends of Chernobyl's Children. The
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A cracker of a new show from a master of ballet
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed ballet choreographer Christopher Hampson is being kept on his toes by his extraordinary success. The award winning choreographer from Middleton returns to home ground this month with a spectacular showcase of his work. Hampson
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It's great to see talent blossom BY FRED SHAWCROSS
PEOPLE who read this column, and know me reasonably well are aware that I derive a great deal of satisfaction from chronicling the success of young musicians and singers, especially if they have come to my notice through my association with Jeriatric
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Show appeal
TELEVISION bosses are searching for Bolton people who appeared on "Surprise Surprise" between 1983 and 2001. London Weekend Television wants to find out what happened to people after their appearance on the show. Call 0207 737 8579, or email ruben.ray-choudhuri
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It is time to rally round
BIG Sam, have you lost it? Last season, team selection was good, substitutions astute, and good results, though hard to come by, were achieved. This season the magic touch seems to have deserted you. You promised a radical change of team and tactics on
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Fans' short memory
I'VE been watching Bolton for around 15 years and have learnt one significant thing about our fans. They seem to only have a memory span of about four or five games. Just 10 games into the season and people are already calling for Sam's head yet 14 months
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Sam, don't baffle us with science
SCIENCE and psychology at the Reebok Stadium! What next? Well, how about decent coaching to instill a better knowledge of tactics, set pieces and team organisation. At the same time Wanderers should invest in a good old fashioned scout who knows what
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Worst decline ever
I WRITE this letter because the Bolton Wanderers have been a considerable feature in my life for over 60 years, being a season ticket holder since 1954 The decline of the team since the early part of this year is possibly the worst I can remember. We
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Bestsellers
1. Liberation Day by Andy McNab (Bantam Press £17.99). 2. Last Light by Andy McNab (Corgi £6.99). 3. Maura's Game by Martina Cole (Headline £10.99). 4. Anne Droyd & Century Lodge by Will Hadcroft (CK Publishing £5.99) 5. De Niro A Biography by John
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A Heavenly look at the issue of death
Goodbye Mog by Judith Kerr, £9.99 Collins. Rating **** FOR over 30 years Mog has been enthralling children -- and adults too -- with her mischievous antics. The cat has become loved by many and Mog's stories have always hit the highest standards. In my
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Spotlight on Islam
THE ninth Islam Awareness Week has begun with the aim of encouraging peace and understanding between those who follow different religions. In Manchester, the week was due to be launched with a balloon release in Albert Square. There will also be exhibitions
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Games Volunteers set for repeat
ALMOST £500,000 has been set aside to keep the Commonwealth Games Volunteer Army marching on at future events. The United Nations, Sport England and Manchester Utd are among bodies showing an interest in using the volunteers. Manchester City Council says
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New move for David Holdsworth
DAVID Holdsworth has parted company with Wanderers to join non-league outfit Scarborough. The 33 year-old-central defender - twin brother of striker Dean - arrived at the Reebok on a free transfer two months ago after being released by Birmingham City
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Job fears as bosses warn of closure
MORE than 100 factory workers at Westhoughton are facing an uncertain future. The 125 employees at the Carnaud Metalbox Factory in Chew Moor Lane have been told owners Crown Food Europe is considering closing the plant. The possible closure at the factory
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Kick by kick
7 mins: Darren Purse is forced to make a fine last ditch tackle to deny Youri Djorkaeff a clean run on goal. 12 mins: Clinton Morrison wriggled free on the right and crossed for the unmarked Lazaridis at the near post where his flick was turned away for
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The Grafters come up trumps
Blues 3 - Bolton 1 by Richard Barker This report comes from http://www.birminghamcity-mad.co.uk/HERE BLUES bounced back to winning ways on Saturday afternoon with a good 3-1 victory over Sam Allardyce's Bolton Wanderers. In what was being billed by local
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On this day - November 2
1734: American frontiersman Daniel Boone was born in Philadelphia. 1755: Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of Louis XVI of France, whose extravagant behaviour helped fuel unrest that led to the Revolution, was born in Vienna. Of the poor, she said: "If
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Shoppers get tips to impove quality of life
SHOPPERS took time out to think about their health as they browsed through an unusual exhibition which helped to launch a multi-million pound scheme aimed at improving the quality of life for Bolton people. Officially launching the Healthy Living Project
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On this day - November 2
1734: American frontiersman Daniel Boone was born in Philadelphia. 1755: Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of Louis XVI of France, whose extravagant behaviour helped fuel unrest that led to the Revolution, was born in Vienna. Of the poor, she said: "If
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Ready for Bonfire Night - in July . . .
IT'S Bonfire Night on Tuesday, and memories of this day long ago have been rekindled by Mr Stanley Covell. He writes: "As early as July, my brother and I, and our gang, would go round knocking at doors, asking for old newspapers, cardboard boxes, old
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Gough gamble backfires
ENGLAND'S gamble on the fitness of Darren Gough backfired today after the key fast bowler was sent to the Academy in Adelaide to continue his rehabilitation from a long-standing knee problem. The 32-year-old Yorkshireman reported swelling and discomfort
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Drinks all round with Beverley Greenberg
ROMANIA is not the most obvious of countries to turn to in search of that perfect wine . . . particularly when you are looking for something special to go with Christmas dinner. However, Prahova Valley, Romania's first premium wine brand, aims to make
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Spice packed!
INDIAN cuisine is probably the nation's favourite. And any restaurant worth its salt will be packed to the rafters at any given time. Especially weekends. Which is why it was a "full house" at Cinnamon when we went on a Saturday night. I had actually
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A tasty Diwali
Bolton's Meena Pathak, with advice on how to add some spice to this week's Diwali celebration THOUSANDS of Indian families across Britain will be gathering on Monday to celebrate Diwali -- the annual Festival of Light and the Hindu equivalent of New Year
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What's on TV on Monday/Tuesday
SOCCER: Barclaycard Premiership, Newcastle v Middlesbrough - Sky Sports 1 1900. RACING: From Warwick - Channel 4 1230. TUESDAY SOCCER: Worthington Cup third round, Wigan v Manchester City - Sky Sports 2 1930. RACING: From Folkstone - Channel 4 1230. GREYHOUNDS
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Cream of the crop fight for Top of the Pops awards
MS Dynamite, Coldplay and Will Young will be heading to Manchester next month to battle it out in the Top of the Pops awards. The stars head the shortlist for the awards, which will be hosted by Ronan Keating at the MEN Arena on November 29. They are
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Idol pastimes bridge the generation gap
EVER since Elvis was unleashed on an unsuspecting world, millions of teenagers have worshipped a teen idol. Wil Marlow looks back over 40 years of Donny, Tiffany and Gareth THIS year Will Young and Gareth Gates have reigned supreme as the Princes of Pop
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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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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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Branagan calls it a day
FORMER Wanderers keeper Keith Branagan has been forced to retire after a nine-month fight against a shoulder injury. The Ipswich Town goalkeeper, who moved to Suffolk in March 2000 after seven-and-a-half years with the Wanderers, damaged ligaments in
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Neil Bonnar reviews the Reebok week
MONDAY: AN own goal by Phil Babb ten minutes from time rescues a point for Wanderers in the clash of the Premiership's bottom two at the Reebok. Michael Gray put Sunderland ahead with a blistering 25-drive and while the football was instantly forgettable
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What a washout
BIRMINGHAM CITY 3, WANDERERS 1: COINS raining down on the fans, a torrential downpour and a deluge of disappointment at the final whistle. Basically a complete washout writes Neil Bonnar There was little in it until referee Chris Foy handed the initiative
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The Commitments: The Stars from the Motion Picture, Albert Halls, Bolton
IT was never going to be a night of bums on seats. That was obvious from the third song when husky voiced, raven haired colleen - correction diva - Karen Coleman made the entire audience stand up. They did, without a whisper but for the next hour and
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Car park approved
AN old school building has been bulldozed to make way for a car park at the junction of Chorley New Road and Herbert Street in Horwich. Bolton's planning committee approved the plan for the 20-space car park for the adjoining St Mary's RC Church, although
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Museum's plea for wartime stories
IMPERIAL War Museum North staff want to hear from anyone whose life, or whose relatives' lives, whether civilian or soldier, have been transformed by wartime entertainment. The stories will feature in the Museum's first major exhibition In The Mood which
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What to do in Bolton on...
Tuesday BOLTON METRO COMMUNITY CENTRES For further information or to book a room please call 01204 334300 BLACKROD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Greenbarn Way, off Vicarage Road, Blackrod, BL6 5TA The centre houses a main hall with a stage and a side lounge. Other
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Okocha to the rescue!
WANDERERS are pinning their faith in Jay Jay Okocha to turn their season around. The Reebok men are desperate for a saviour as they sit rock bottom. And even this early in the season it is clear that major improvement is a must if they are to escape relegation
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What a washout
BIRMINGHAM CITY 3, WANDERERS 1: COINS raining down on the fans, a torrential downpour and a deluge of disappointment at the final whistle. Basically a complete washout writes Neil Bonnar There was little in it until referee Chris Foy handed the initiative
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I AM am looking to buy some old Wanderers shirts from about six seasons ago.
Can anyone help? Nicola Kirkman 34, Church street, Westhoughton, Bolton,
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Sam's the man
IN Sam Allardyce we have a manager who will bring players to the Reebok that you would otherwise not get to see in your favourite white shirt. Although currently in a poor spell, it is important to keep the faith. He is a proven, quality manager and knows
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Weavers' show
THE Houghton Weavers bring their annual Christmas show to The Octagon Theatre, Bolton, for two performances on Monday, December 9 and Monday, December 16. This will be their 14th Yuletide production. The special guest will be Tony Barton, returning after
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No spark for bonfire night BY ALAN CALVERT
BONFIRE Night comes around tomorrow and it makes you wonder how today's children will remember, remember the Fifth of November in future years. Will there be a warm glow when they look back on the warnings not to fool with fireworks, the calls for them
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Bonfire night party at pub
A BONFIRE night and fireworks party will take place at the Lostock Arms, Lostock, tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6.30pm. There will also be entertainment from six-piece Salsa band Mantecka. More details on 01204 843634.
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The worst game for years
AFTER watching probably the worst Bolton performance for many years against the worst team I've seen in the Premiership, tell me if I am wrong or is Big Sam on another planet and completely out of touch with what's going on on the field. He has no hard
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More hard work needed
WHY is Sam Allardyce still in charge of Bolton Wanderers Football team? The job which he said was his football dream, is very quickly turning into a nightmare. He stated in Monday's Bolton Evening News that he was going to ring the changes, which he did
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Fans should help players
WHILE I was disappointed with Monday night's result, and baffled by some of Big Sam's decisions, I was infuriated with the attitude of sections of the so-called support. Do they not realise that having a go at the players and manager during the game helps
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The days of the old cut throat blade
I REMEMBER that when I was young, in Adlington, my grandfather used to go to the local hairdresser for a shave in the morning (with the old cut-throat blade, of course). No doubt many people in Bolton went to this hairdresser at 6, Hotel Street, for the
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Dunfield lands late knockout
Leyton Orient ... 1 Bury ... 2 by Phil Thorp A THIRD goal in three games from player-boss Andy Preece helped the Shakers to a fine victory that sent them roaring into the Division Three play off places. The evergreen striker, who turned 35 this year,
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Course cash boost for care workers
HUNDREDS of care staff in Bolton's residential homes will have access to better training thanks to a cash handout. The Bolton Partnership for Health and Social Care Training has received more than £85,000 in Government funding. The money will be used
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Woman's legacy creates hospital garden
PATIENTS will now be able to enjoy a haven of tranquility after a Jubilee Garden was created in the grounds of the Royal Bolton Hospital -- thanks to money left in a will by a local woman. The £6,000 garden, the brainchild of local couple Rev David Douglas
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Hospital to recruit nurses from India
HEALTH chiefs desperate to recruit nurses for the Royal Bolton Hospital are flying out to India. Three hospital bosses will go to Asia to interview more than 100 nurses in a bid to fill vacancies. Interviews will be held in Delhi and Bangalore. The managers
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Bookmarks
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett. Published in hardback by Doubleday, £17.99. Out on November 7. Rating ***** ONE of the few novelists whose writing and sense of humour can appeal to both teenage boys and middle-aged women, Terry Pratchett is set for another
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Horror of War
The Battle of Normandy -- 1944 The Final Verdict, by Robin Neillands. Published by Cassell, £20 and Citizen Soldiers -- From The Normandy Beaches To The Surrender Of Germany, by Stephen E Ambrose. Published Pocket Books at £7.99. MOST of us have probably
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Boddies decision
UNIONS were due to find out today if a rescue plan put forward to prevent Boddington's brewery moving production out of Manchester has been successful. The future of the plant has been in the balance since plans were announced to relocate 80 per cent
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A cracker of a new show from a master of ballet
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed ballet choreographer Christopher Hampson is being kept on his toes by his extraordinary success. The award winning choreographer from Middleton returns to home ground this month with a spectacular showcase of his work. Hampson
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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 November Mon 4 Newcastle v Middlesbrough Sat 9 Manchester City v Manchester Utd Sun 10 Sunderland v Tottenham Sun 17 West
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Kit boost for young soccer stars
SOCCER crazy youngsters at a Bolton school are over the moon after being handed a complete set of football kit. Pupils playing for Chalfont School, Bolton, will kick-off their next game in smart attire -- hoping their performance will match their appearance
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Social clubs feel the pinch
BOLTON comedian Peter Kay's hit TV series Phoenix Nights has put traditional social clubs back in the spotlight -- and the goings-on at his fictional club have built up a cult following. But that success story has not been matched in real-life clubs in
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Ticket news for Leeds game
at Leeds TICKETS for Bolton Wanderers' clash against Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday, November 17, will go on sale from tomorrow to season ticket holders with vouchers from the Birmingham game. Other season ticket holders can apply for theirs on
