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Army colours of honour
I REFER to the paragraph on page nine of the Bolton Evening News on November 26 headed "Army flag for church". These are not "flags", but are "colours" -- regimental standards which have been dedicated and presented to the particular regiment. When that
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If only the take home pay was really so good
IN reply to your letter published Wednesday, November 27, from G Smith. Well, I am firefighter Howard Denton's wife, and he should set his facts right regarding the levels of pay. If only his take home pay was £409 per week, he certainly would not be
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Train service offers value for money
IHAVE read with interest a few recent articles and letters in the Bolton Evening News regarding the poor train service for commuters between Bolton and Manchester. I've been commuting by train from Bromley Cross to Manchester for the last 15 years, when
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Recognition for Nat's dedication is long overdue
IREFER to your article in the Bolton Evening News of November 25, headed "Let's put up a statue of Nat". I think that Nat should receive considerable recognition for his achievements over the past 60 years. The club, the town, and thousands of past and
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£1m help for town's drug addicts
MORE than £1 million will be spent on drug users in Bolton in a new attempt to stamp out addiction. For the first time, the Government's funding of a treatment programme in the town will break through the £1 million mark -- giving Bolton's drugs team
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It's time to D'Side
SMASH Hits Best New Tour Act award winners D' Side will be in Manchester's Piccadilly Superdrug on Saturday to meet fans and sign autographs. The five Irish lads have already had a top 5 hit in their native land, and their first UK single is to be released
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Bolton League
NEW sponsors for the league are Crofters, Harwood. More details next week. Three Men team knockout is now open until the next delegates' meeting on Sunday, December 15, with a first prize of £200 plus. League Rules Individuals will be played on Wednesday
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Bowls League AGM
THE annual general meeting of the Thwaites East Lancashire Premier Bowling League will be held at St Stephen's Conservative Club, Little Harwood, Blackburn on Sunday, January 5, starting at 11.30am. The league are looking to expand the number of teams
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Colour Bar
WATCHING paint dry is now part of an innovative night out thanks to a colourful Manchester style bar launched by Crown Paints and Noble House Leisure Group. The Colour Bar offers visitors the chance to view and purchase cutting edge interior styles in
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Whites want FA to fight Mendy cause
WANDERERS are chasing compensation from the French football authorities for the injury to Bernard Mendy which has cost them his services. Mendy is out for a further six weeks after breaking a bone in his leg while on international duty. Under current
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The Reebok Week
SATURDAY: Wanderers hopes of continuing their recent improved spell were dashed by a disappointing display at Manchester City where the Blues beat them 2-0. Howey opened the scoring in the 25th minute and Berkovic put the game out of Bolton's reach with
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This time Sam can't wait for agents' call
SAM Allardyce is waiting for the football agents to start ringing him up. And he can't wait. The Reebok boss is desperate to do some business to boost and freshen up his squad. And he sees agents as the vital component in making transfers happen. Allardyce
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Fame is hospital gain
COMEDIAN Peter Kay will help a local charity cash in on the success of his sell-out stand-up tour. He has given permission for Christie Hospital's Bolton-based fund-raising team "Altogether For Christie's" to collect in the foyer of The Lowry, Salford
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Householders get advice on security
HOMEOWNERS in Bolton are being advised to review their home security during the festive season. They are urged not to position their Christmas tree by a window, where presents could be easily visible. It is better to hide them somewhere else, preferably
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Explosives man awaits court fate
A MAN who set off a home-made explosive in Bolton town centre will be sentenced later this month. Stephen Davies took gunpowder from fireworks to make the crude device which injured a passer-by on St George's Street, in March this year. The 46-year-old
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Volunteers needed to add a voice
ADD A Voice, a local advocacy service, is looking for new volunteers to train as advocates for their group. The service, set up in 1994 to provide advocacy services to individuals and groups in Leigh, is now interviewing volunteers for the training course
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Parents fined after girl missed school
THE parents of a schoolgirl who persistently failed to attend classes have been ordered to pay fines and court costs totalling £400. Ian Donahue and Janet Lowe, of Lever Street, Radcliffe, were convicted by magistrates in Bury of failing to ensure their
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Spanner gang in post raid
THREE men threatened staff at a Bury post office with a large spanner before escaping with a quantity of cash. The robbers, wearing balaclavas, went into the post office in Park Lane, Whitefield, at 5.25pm on Thursday. They threatened the female staff
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Schoolchildren to star in Christmas special
MORE than 160 musicians from a Bolton school will be taking part in a festive concert later this month in an evening packed full of Christmas carols and songs. Pupils at St James's Secondary School, in Farnworth, will be putting on Fanfare into Festivities
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Charity gift wrap
SHOPPERS at two stores can get their Christmas gifts wrapped and help raise money for Bolton Hospice. Volunteers from the charity will be wrapping up presents at Whittakers and Boots in the town centre today and for the next two Saturdays. Customers will
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Beware of charity conmen
FAMILIES are being urged to be extra vigilant for bogus collectors in the run-up to the festive season. At this time of year, local charities and good causes are out and about collecting for their Christmas appeals. However, it is also a busy time for
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Hopes high of end to rail dispute
LONG suffering train passengers in Bolton are hoping a pay dispute which has caused chaos since the summer will end next week. Hopes of settling the dispute between drivers and First North Western have risen after staff were given a new offer. The firm
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Late buses bring peace to streets of the city
POLICE say the late-night weekend bus service from Manchester to Bolton has helped bring peace to the city centre. Officers claim the service, which is celebrating its first anniversary, has stopped violence breaking out at overcrowded taxi ranks in the
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Radcliffe League
LATEST details RESULTS: Premier Division: Roach Ht A 3 S of Life B 4; LLWMC 5 Church Sp St 2; S of Life A 2 Derby Ht A 5; Rainsough Brew 4 Summerseat A 3. First Division: Shirt Club A 5 Welcome Inn A 2; Masons Arms A 3 Bridge Tav A 4; R+Crown Rams 4 Victoria
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BSF Winter Tennis: Impressive Guild Hall stretch run
THE Mooneys have been much in evidence in recent matches. Frances Mooney has helped Egerton to a good run, showing all the traits of the family: gentle pushes and lobs to "persuade" the point but if those fail, resorting to an avenging forehand. Meanwhile
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Radcliffe backs calls for switch
THE European Athletic Association are hoping a constructive suggestion from Paula Radcliffe will persuade UK Athletics to back proposals for a change in the date of their annual cross country championships. Despite strong initial support, the quality
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Time to honour our Nat
IN football you always get the magic trio. Think Ball, Harvey and Kendall of the Everton side of the 1960s, Charlton, Law and Best of the 60s United side and Bell, Lee and Sumerbee from the City side of the 70s. Whenever you talk about the greats of 50s
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Dudek enters the Hall Of Infamy
HANDS up if you remember the sitter that Sylvain Wiltord missed against Newcastle last season writes Mick Jones What about that tackle that Marcel Desailly mistimed against Dennis Wise? No? I thought not. I bet one thing though, in five years time, you'll
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Wrong way pile-up
A FOUR vehicle pile up was caused on the M56 in Cheshire by a car travelling the wrong way down the carriageway. A woman from Cleveland was seriously injured in the accident near junction 10.
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Skateboard park ready to take off
THE North-west's first free, fully-equipped skatepark will roll into action next week. After five years of effort, members of the Radcliffe Association of Dedicated Skaters (RADS) will celebrate in fast moving, stunt-twisting style when their new facility
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Killer gets life
A TAKEAWAY shop worker who killed his boss in a row about wages has been jailed for life. Kaiser Zamyl, aged 25, from Sheffield, was found guilty of murdering Hassan Alsare at the takeaway he managed in Rusholme, Manchester.
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Drivers in 20-mile race of terror
RECOVERY lorry driver Anthony Haddock flew into a rage after his vehicle was pelted with rotten fruit thrown from another vehicle, a court was told. A terrifying and protracted race followed between the two drivers. Blackburn magistrates heard that Haddock
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Licensed to thrill . . . Harry, 007 and Gandalf
THE jingling bells of cash registers will be heard in Bolton's two cinemas this Christmas as record numbers of people snap up tickets for the hottest movies of the year. Film lovers are still flocking to see Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets three
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Founders Darts
LAST week's winner was Wayne Merrick who once again beat Andy Tootill in the final. Losing semi finalists were Tony Cross and Mark Leyland. Jackie Gregory and Pat Cross won the Best Ladies prize. There will be no darts knockout this Saturday but we are
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Cheeky charges
THE only reason why it has proved necessary to install CCTV cameras on problem estates is that the civil authorities collectively have failed in their primary responsibility to keep the peace and maintain civil order, so that residents, whether tenants
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Struggle of the smaller clubs
I HAVE been wondering if any of the managers, players and staff of the big soccer clubs have any thoughts or remorse for the harm they have done to the smaller clubs who are struggling to survive? I don't think so. There is an old saying that "the working
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This real problem needs real action
HAVING read about the new by-law on drinking in the street in The Haulgh area, and your editorial on the subject, I have to laugh. How about tackling the issue of the heroin addicts and prostitutes that have been hanging around the area for years first
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Is oil reason for war on Iraq?
IN October, Tony Blair dismissed suggestions that the war on Iraq had anything to do with its oil reserves as "absurd". For those still in any doubt, the following facts might prove enlightening: President Bush's chief economic adviser Larry Lindsay (
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Phone boxes are a no-go for residents
FURTHER to your report in the the Bolton Evening News on November 30, headed: "Phone box drug fury". First of all I would like to congratulate Supt Simon Barraclough GMP, and Dr Brian Iddon MP, for taking up the gauntlet to remove these four telephone
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Wanderers 1, Blackburn Rovers 1: Ball by ball
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School's cool for disco kids
RELIVE your "school daze" as SchoolDisco.com comes to Manchester Academy on Saturday (December 7), promising a night of bad break-dancing, queuing at the tuck-shop and snogging to slow songs. The idea began when organiser Bobby Sanchez was fired from
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Bars, pubs & clubbing (week from December 6)
ATLANTIS, The Valley, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton - Popular night of pop, chart and commercial tunes with older classics in Club Class. Pure Delight Pop, chart, R'n'B to get you on the dancefloor Saturday, 9.30pm to 3am, £5 before 11pm, £6 after Vodka Republic
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Deane and Daubhill League
THERE is a Delegates Meeting tomorrow Sunday, December 8, 8pm, at the Waggoner. Penalty for non-attendance is a three point deduction. Knockout draws for the Three-a-Side Round One, Ladies Round One, Individuals Round Two and Team K/O Round Three will
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Don't sit there sulking
FANS of alternative tunes might be feeling a little bereft of entertainment now that Hawthorns has shut for a month. And while improvements to Bolton's best (well, only) indie club are a very splendid thing indeed, this does leave people with an empty
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Old pals' act works wonders for Wanderers
A LITTLE pact between old stagers Gudni Bergsson, Mike Whitlow and Paul Warhurst has paid dividends for Wanderers. The trio of veterans are never happier than when they are playing together and never more frustrated than when they are split up on the
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Dance man Bill dies, 80
FORMER dance teacher Bill Tasker has died at the age of 80. He will be remembered by generations of people who he taught during a career spanning more than 40 years. He was born in Yorkshire and came to Bury at the age of 14. He learned to dance at Lomax's
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Climber raises charity cash
BOLTON-born amateur mountain climber Steven Chapman has raised more than £500 for Water Aid. Steven, aged 23, who is from Smithills, embarked on a fundraising team adventure, climbing some of the highest peaks in the UK, including Arenig Fawr, near Lake
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A wider web
A NEW generation of internet call boxes is on the way. BT aims to increase the number of e-payphones from 500 to 28,000 over the next five years and believes demand is growing for internet access and email and text-messaging from public kiosks. A number
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Lift rescue
A MAN had to be rescued after he got stuck in a lift at Bolton's Trinity Street rail station at 8pm last night. Firefighters released the man.
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Vicar defends 'soccer Jesus' show
ACCLAIMED actor Christopher Eccleston, who is set to play Jesus returning to earth as a Manchester City supporter in a controversial new drama has received support from an unlikely source -- the vicar of Bolton. The Rev Michael Williams said he was looking
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Fire Brigades Union man suspended
A REGIONAL official of the Fire Brigades Union has been suspended from office after criticising the decision to call off industrial action while peace talks were held. Bob Pounder, the union's Greater Manchester regional officer, launched an attack earlier
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Pony out of a trap
LUCKY the elderly pony turned to the fire service's muscle power when he fell down in a field. The 40-year-old animal was unable to get to his feet at his home in Little Byrom Hall Farm, Slag Lane, Lowton near Leigh. His owners called for help and firemen
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Reading help plea for primary pupils
VOLUNTEER reading helpers are needed in Bolton for a new national initiative. Readability hopes to improve the reading ability and confidence of primary school children. No special training or qualifications are required, just patience, understanding
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Wounded couple quizzed
A MAN and woman were arrested after both were found with stab wounds at a house in Dunstan Street, Tonge Fold, Bolton, at about 11pm last night. A 41-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital with a stab wound to her hand and a 23-year-old
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Residents to pick library books
REGULARS at a new community library in Bury will be certain to like the books they find on the shelves -- because they will have helped to choose them. On Wednesday, residents in the Heywood Street area are being invited to the new library in South Cross
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Remember loved ones
THOUSANDS of people are expected to attend two Tree of Lights services at Manchester Cathedral, to support the hospice movement. The services on December 15, at 2pm and 5pm will be the city's largest remembrance service organised by St Ann's Hospice.
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Recycling major part of refuse collection
REFUSE collection and recycling is about to be given a shake-up in Bury. Bury Council has been awarded more than £600,000 to set up a kerbside recycling scheme which will be one of the biggest in Britain. The Government funding will lead to major changes
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Campaign to stop off-road bikers
A CRACKDOWN has been launched on off-road bikers who cause a nuisance in Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley. Wigan Council has joined forces with Greater Manchester Police to stop individuals using public and private land to race their bikes. Wigan Police
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18 years for drugs gang
A GANG of Jamaicans who travelled to Bolton and set up a drug dealing network have been jailed for 18 years. The three men now face deportation after being convicted of conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine on the town's streets. The trio, who
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Another late goal costs Wanderers dear
Wanderers 1, Blackburn Rovers 1: WANDERERS were stunned by a last kick equaliser by Blackburn Rovers skipper Craig Short. It was the second successive home game a late goal has cost them points after Chelsea's recent draw at the Reebok. But with West
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Maine misery
IN the 50 years I have been a supporter of Bolton Wanderers, Saturday's display at Maine Road was probably the worst I have seen. I just can't see things getting any better and I dread to think what Blackburn will do to us on Saturday. I think we can
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Junior nets
BRADSHAW Cricket Club juniors will be starting their indoor cricket nets at Smithill Sports Centre on Sun January 12 for 10 weeks 3-5pm. All juniors old and new aged 8-18 can attend. For more information contact Mike Buckley on 07710 421231.
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Churchills Pool
THE WINNER of last week's Churchills Sunday Pool Knockout was Paul Stevens who beat Ste Riley 2-1 in the final. Semi finalists were Darren Gornall and Kris Hampson. Names in by 8pm, contact Churchills on 3936373. £2 entry fee.
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Turton and Edgworth League
LATEST details DIVISION ONE P W L B F Pt Brook A... 4 4 0 8 17 25 Spread Eagle B... 4 2 2 4 16 20 Chetham Arms... 4 3 1 6 13 19 Hare and Hounds A... 4 2 2 4 15 19 Bradshaw Con Club... 4 2 2 4 15 19 Pineapple... 4 2 2 2 15 17 Pack B... 3 2 1 4 10 14 Globe
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Champions take ominous strides towards another title
THE TOP of the Bolton Table Tennis League Premier Division is beginning to take a familiar shape. Champions Ramsbottom A are eight points in front of Hilton Tameside, who have played one match less. The Rammy team scraped a 5-4 win at Horwich Hilton with
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Vale of mystery still surrounds head injuries
AT the inquest of Jeff Astle, the coroner ruled that his brain injuries had been caused by repeatedly heading the ball. It appears that the English FA and the Scottish PFA are investigating why an unusual number of ex-players have degenerative brain diseases
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Forest Green 4, Leigh RMI 1: THREE Leigh RMI players faced Forest Green in the knowledge that it co
Angered at his side's horrendous showing against Telford at the weekend, manager Steve Waywell promised to get rid of the dead wood from Hilton Park and said that at least three players would be facing the axe. Full details of a miserable defeat later
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Bolton Snooker Association
LATEST details SECTION ONE P Pts Rumworth D... 11 57.5 Tonge Moor A... 12 57.0 Breightmet A... 12 53.5 Halliwell C... 12 52.0 Adlington... 11 51.5 Rumworth C... 11 50.0 Rumworth B... 11 50.0 Halliwell A... 12 49.0 Deane C... 11 46.5 Bradshaw A... 12 46.0
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Farnworth League
THE highest break ever recorded in the Farnworth Snooker league was made on Tuesday. Darren Winwood from Cuemasters A potted a red off his opponent's break and went on to make a magnificent 137 total clearance. Results: Hare & Hounds 7 WRBL 1; Farnworth
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Muller towers over Blackpool mile ace
HORWICH RMI Harrier Paul Muller recorded his best 10km road time of the year as he surged to a fabulous win in last Saturday's Wesham event with a terrific winning margin of 53 seconds. Paul made his move on the climb at 4km, leaving second-placed Jonathon
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Winter warmer
HOMELESS people in Liverpool could be sleeping on the streets in mink coats this winter. Welfare charity People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it has been inundated with fur coats people no longer want to own for ethical reasons.
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Safety advice from police for vice girls
BOLTON'S police chief says he is doing all he can to protect the town's prostitutes following the murder of two young women working on the streets. Carly Bateman, aged 17, was strangled and her body was dumped in an alleyway off Crawford Avenue, The Haulgh
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Street to get £5m new studio
GRANADA is to invest more than £5 million on new studio space for its hit soap Coronation Street. While there are no plans to increase the number of episodes produced, the new space will make it easier to make special shows such as the hour-long episode
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Roy falls to Mean machine
MICK Meanley beat Roy Nield 3-1 in the final of the Men's Round The Board event in the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, In the semi-final he beat Dave Heyes and in the quarter final accounted
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Astley Bridge League
THE MEN'S and Ladies Secretaries Cup is on Monday at Halliwell Central Reform Club. Draw will be at 8.30pm. Only one person per team may enter. Results: Men Section One: Halliwell X 13 Roundhouse 12; Thowd Bulls 14 The Flyers 11; The Lamb 14 Seven Stars
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Derby League
LATEST details P W L F A Pt Carol's Girls ... 1 1 0 13 2 2 Jackie's Girls ... 1 1 0 12 3 2 Boardwalkers ... 1 1 0 8 7 2 Cattlemarket ... 1 1 0 8 7 2 Kath's Girls ... 1 1 0 8 7 2 Ladies Tav ... 1 0 1 7 8 0 Three/Bed ... 1 0 1 7 8 0 Wanderers ... 1 0 1
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Halliwell Cons Darts
FRIDAY saw Pete Jones win over Mick Cunningham, losing semis were Jim Cat and Dave Higgin. Sunday saw Derek Ashton win over Alan Butler. Losing semis were Dave Higgin and Andy Fairclough, while the best lady prize was shared between Jean Burns and Gill
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Charity Darts
A FULL England team were in top form. Scores Steve Riley 140(3) 100 (3) 99 97; Gary Cartmel 140(4) 125 121 100(3) 97; Graham Warburton 180 (2) 140(2) 100(5); Alan Brocklehurst 180 140(4) 100(5) 95; Brian Wright 125 121 100(6); Rob Hacker 125 100(6) 95
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Little Lever Winter Darts League
LATEST details MEN SECTION A P F A Pts Ring A... 64 46 18 46 Canary Z... 56 38 18 38 Jolly Z... 56 37 19 37 W Horse A... 56 35 21 35 WMC A... 72 32 40 32 Ring Z... 56 31 25 31 Church A... 56 30 26 30 Stopes A... 56 30 26 30 Farmers... 64 28 36 28 Q Anne
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Triple 'D' League
LATEST details Congratulations to JACK Heaton won the Men's Individual competition held at Derby Ward on Monday. He beat Alan Partington 3-1 in the final. Losing semi-finalists were T Lowe and P Baistow. Alterations to fixtures: Ladies Section One - Anchor
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STONECLOUGH 5 TODMORDEN BOROUGH 2
THE GAME started in heavy rain that continued throughout. The pitch cut up but remained playable, although very wet and heavy. Stoneclough started quickly and went into the lead after 10 minutes through David Morris, after good work by John Done down
