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Poole aiming for 40 not out
KEVIN Poole could be set to carry on playing for Wanderers at 40. The reserve keeper has impressed Sam Allardyce with his qualities as a number two so much that he could be handed a new contract in the summer. Poole, who is 40 in July, has to be content
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Astley Bridge Darts & Doms
JOHN Harrison Cup First Leg to be played on Wednesday, January 22 as Round Robin, down to be drawn for each pair: Crofters v Bowling Green (B/rd); Astley Bridge BL v Three Pigeons; Bowling Green (Esk/st) v Fox/Stork; AB Con Club v ABCC. Grey Mare, Craven
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Ruth's gun control support
CALLS for tighter controls on the export of guns have been welcomed by Bolton West MP Ruth Kelly. International Development Secretary Clare Short raised the issue during a conference this week as a way of preventing terrorists and criminals from gaining
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Bid to get sentence increased on death driver
PROSECUTORS hope to increase a jail sentence imposed on a 19-year-old drink driver who killed three people. Aaron O'Reilly was sentenced to four-and-a-half years for causing death by dangerous driving. O'Reilly, from Whitefield, was two and a half times
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Axe killer launches prison appeal
A FORMER escort girl who axed to death her businessman lover will appear in court to appeal against her sentence later this month. Janet Charlton, aged 36, hit Harwood tycoon Daniel O'Brien over the head and upper body 20 times during a kinky sex session
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Firm starts work on big eco-centre
A BOLTON-based company has started work on a new £500,000 eco-friendly visitor centre. Hargreaves Contracting has begun building the venue, set to become The Wildlife Trust's regional headquarters, in Cuerden Valley Park, near Bamber Bridge, Preston.
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Saying ta ta to that tattoo
EX-PARTNERS around Bolton will be consigned to history on Valentine's Day. Laserase North West, a leading medical laser centre, will be offering a free treatment session in Bolton for people who unwanted name tattoos removed On Friday, February 14 Laserase
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Thieves steal garden centre wheelchairs
A GARDEN centre manager has hit out at thieves who snatched wheelchairs from the front of his store. David Yewdall, general manager at the Stephen H Smith Garden Centre, on Radcliffe Moor Road, Bradley Fold, was given the two chairs by his head office
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What a super birthday cake!
CHILDREN tucked into a massive birthday cake made to celebrate the anniversary of the "official" beginning of Bolton. Year Six pupils at Eagley Junior School in Bromley Cross sang "Happy Birthday to Bolton" and then cut into a specially-made 15-inch square
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Youri's vital goal edges Wanderers higher
Charlton 1, Wanderers 1: YOURI Djorkaeff scored a vital equaliser with an incredible overhead kick in the 85th minute to grab a point in the crunch Premiership battle at The Valley. Fellow strugglers Sunderland lost 2-1 to Everton at Goodison Park despite
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Derek takes stock and gets a flier
FORMULA One Stock Car racer Derek Fairhurst started his 2003 race season with success in the Live Action Arena at Birmingham's NEC. The Bolton hot rod performed well to record top three finishes and a second place in the Mintex Brakes Cup and finished
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The rise and rise of magic Muller
WHILE most athletes performances tail off with the passage of time Horwich RMI Harrier Paul Muller just seems to get better and better. He finished in a fantastic second place overall and first veteran runner in last Sunday's Garstang 10K Road Race in
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Hammond Domino League results
The Tommy Mann Cup 2nd Round -- Park Hotel 0 Cattlemarket B 2; Gibraltar Rock 0 Lodge Bank 2; The Willows 2 The Griffin 1; Bradford Ward 2 Anglers Club 1. The Sam Hough Trophy 2nd Round -- Oasis Club v Sweet Green; Anglers Club v Park Nomads; Cattlemarket
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Timetable of events
MEDIEVAL MARKET Saturday, January 18: 5am -- Traders begin to arrive to set up stalls. 9am -- Official opening of medieval market. Town Crier Barrry McQueen to announce official opening once ceremony completed. 10am -- Tapestry of Music to perform as
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Airport staff get 4.2pc rise
BAGGAGE handlers and check-in staff at Manchester Airport have voted to accept a 4.2 per cent pay offer. Unions representing the workers, who are employed by Aviance, said the one-year deal was the "leading" pay settlement in aviation.
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Soccer star in clear
EVERTON footballer Duncan Ferguson will not be prosecuted following reports that he assaulted a burglar in his home, police have said. The footballer struggled with 37-year-old Carl Bishop after finding him inside his luxury home in Formby, Merseyside
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All clear for stars' academy
A FOOTBALL academy can be built by Bolton Wanderers, despite strong opposition from local residents. The plans have been given the go-ahead by Bolton Council's planning committee. As part of the proposal put forward by Bolton Wanderers Football Club,
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Sarah's search for Mr Right
SINGING sensation Sarah Whatmore has the world at her feet. The sultry blonde -- who has been hailed the 'new Kylie' -- is on the path to pop stardom. The 21-year-old is hoping to follow the success of her debut single with her second release which is
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Officers' brave devotion to duty rewarded
NEVER mix business with pleasure, or so the saying goes. But the combination has earned award winning results for one crime fighting couple. Husband and wife police constables Martin and Rachel Ostick were praised for their bravery yesterday at a high-profile
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Little Lever Darts League
Results. Men Section A: P W L Pt Stopes A... 96 66 30 66 Jolly Z... 96 63 33 63 Ring A... 96 63 33 63 W Horse A... 88 54 34 54 Canary Z... 88 53 35 53 WMC A... 96 49 47 49 Church Inn A... 80 48 32 48 Farmers... 96 44 52 44 Ring Z... 96 42 54 42 Queen
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Dyson all set to sweep the board
SANDY Dyson is the front lady for the first time in the Winter format, Bolton Darts League, at The Moonlight Club in St George's Road. She leads the Ladies Section Two Individual Table in the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club
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Latest results
Results - Section A -- Chowbent A 8 Markland Hill A 10; Chowbent A 12 Forrest A 6; Markland Hill B 14 Chowbent A 4; Forrest A 14 Forrest B 4; Markland Hill A 14 ABC 4; Christ Church 8 Hawkshaw A 10. Section B -- Raquets 3 Hawkshaw B 15; Springfield A
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Turton & Edgworth Pool League
Division One. P W L B F Pt Hare & Hounds A... 7 4 3 8 30 38 Spread Eagle A... 7 4 3 8 29 37 Brook A... 5 5 0 10 22 32 Pack B... 6 5 1 10 22 32 Bradshaw Con Club... 6 4 2 8 24 32 Pineapple... 7 3 4 4 25 29 Chetham Arms... 6 3 3 6 19 25 Globe... 7 2
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Bolton & District Pool League
THE JANUARY Delegate's Meeting will take place on Sunday night (January 19) at the Sharman Arms, Halliwell Road, starting 8pm. Sharman Bikers came into the League at the start of last summer and played all season without a win. They came into the Winter
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Deane and Daubhill Pool
IN Section Five, the Oddfellows have dropped out the league, all results from the first half of the season have been expunged (this includes results involving the Bradford Arms, who were initially replaced by the Oddfellows). Future fixtures against the
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Youri's 'unbelievable' goal - Sam
MANAGER Sam Allardyce was delighted with Youri Djorkaeff's "unbelievable" goal which secured a vital point at The Valley. He told Sky Sports: "We'veplayed a lot better and got nothing. "A bit of unbelievable skill got us a point, but that bit of quality
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Now Wanderers target Shearer
WITH a game in hand to ease their relegation problems Wanderers can hardly have picked a more difficult venue. Next Wednesday they must travel to St James' Park Newcastle to take on the mighty North-east United - and Alan Shearer! Fresh from the Youri-inspired
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All clear for stars' academy
A FOOTBALL academy can be built by Bolton Wanderers, despite strong opposition from local residents. The plans have been given the go-ahead by Bolton Council's planning committee. As part of the proposal put forward by Bolton Wanderers Football Club,
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Why Ronaldo fancies Wanderers
THE Reebok Stadium will stage an international charity match involving some of the world's best footballers in March. The Kanu Heart Foundation has announced the staging of the match between an Africa Select XI and a Rest of the World XI to be played
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Kym's song says I'm sorry
EX-HEAR'SAY star Kym Marsh has penned a song apologising to her bandmates for walking out on them. The Wigan girl sings about the band's last days and despite her big falling out with the group -- including Bury singer Suzanne Shaw -- the lyrics are less
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'People trapped' hoax fire call
FIREFIGHTERS from Leigh and Hindley raced to a house last night after a malicious caller claimed it was on fire and people were trapped inside. Three fire engines from Leigh and Hindley, two ambulances and two police vans went to the house Derby Road,
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Brother of murder victim in plunge death
A MAN has been found dead in a town centre car park a day after a 30-year-old was jailed for killing his brother. The body of Richard Satchell, aged 36, of Bury, was discovered yesterday morning in Knowsley Street car park, Bury, by council electrician
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Horwich & District Games League
DARTS P W D L Pt St Mary's B... 14 14 0 0 193 St Mary's A... 15 13 0 2 191 Rivington Club... 15 12 1 2 178 Schooner Inn... 15 9 2 4 160 Brown Cow... 15 10 2 3 151 Bay Horse B... 15 8 2 5 140 Crown Hotel B... 15 5 2 8 120 Bay Horse A... 15 5 2 8 113 Reform
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Leaders scrape to victory
WALMERSLEY A clung on to their position at the top of Bolton Winter Tennis League's First Division with a tense 28-27 victory over Longsight. Bolton Cricket Club took advantage of Holcombe Brook A's slip at Walkers to jump above them into second place
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Dunstan Nine Card Don
ON Wednesday the third round of the Phil Hamer Cup will be played. The draw is as follows - Little John Z v Lamb (Halliwell Road); Dunscar Con Club v Oasthouse; Bowling Green (Bury Road v Balmoral; Roundhouse (H'well Cent Ref) v Bottom Bull (Bull's Head
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Gun battle drug dealer is jailed for eight years
A DRUG dealer involved in a gun battle between rival gangs was today starting an eight year prison sentence. Jermaine Hall, aged 21, was jailed for five years for selling heroin and crack cocaine and three years for possessing a Luger pistol. He was told
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River death crash
THE body of a 37-year-old man has been recovered from the River Darwen after a car crash. Police say it is believed that the man was driving a car which left Tower Road, Blackburn, crashed into a tree and through a fence before coming to rest in the river
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Firm starts work on big eco-centre
A BOLTON-based company has started work on a new £500,000 eco-friendly visitor centre. Hargreaves Contracting has begun building the venue, set to become The Wildlife Trust's regional headquarters, in Cuerden Valley Park, near Bamber Bridge, Preston.
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Youngsters stop cup rivals from chopping down Forrest
FORREST Badminton Club is one of the top clubs when it comes to helping juniors. And its long-term policy to coach, nurture and encourage young players is now paying off in its teams, in particular Forrest E and F teams. Both in D Section, the two teams
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Come and join the party!
IT'S a historic party weekend in Bolton -- and everyone is invited. The spectacular centrepiece is a mediaeval market in Churchgate, street entertainment and a vintage vehicle display in Victoria Square. Leading the celebrations was the Mayor of Bolton
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Radcliffe & District Pool League
Premier Division: Royal Oak A 3 Hamers Arms 4; Roach Ht A 6 Derby Ht A 1; Summerseat A 4 LLWMC 3; S of Life B 1 S of Life A 6; Rainsough Brew 1 Church Inn Sp St 6. First Division: R & Crown Rams 5 Bridge Tav A 2; Victoria Ht 5 Masons Arms A 2; Shirt
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Sam's boys to show fighting spirit
WANDERERS must develop a siege mentality to sustain their Premiership existence this season. With the squad relatively thin and money scarce Wanderers need all the help they can get to avoid relegation. What they do not need is the mounting media offensive
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Southern media slurs anger Wanderers
WANDERERS must develop a siege mentality to sustain their Premiership existence this season writes Neil Bonnar With the squad relatively thin and money scarce Wanderers need all the help they can get to avoid relegation. What they do not need is the mounting
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Alarm saves teenager
A SMOKE alarm alerted a sleeping Farnworth teenager to a fire at his flat. The 19-year-old man put on a pan of chips in the kitchen of his flat on Westwood Close and then fell asleep.
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New stamps are a hoot
TWO Bolton posties helped launch Royal Mail's latest stamps featuring birds of prey. Jade Parry and Bernard Dawson joined forces with Alfa the owl and Tilly the kestrel to show off enlargements of the new stamps, at Royal Mail's Bolton West Delivery Office
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Spot checks on the buses
CHECKS by "undercover" passengers are being introduced to improve standards at Bolton's Moor Lane bus station. Transport chiefs have launched a new and improved monitoring regime for Moor Lane and other stations across Greater Manchester. They are also
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Homes plan to go ahead in face of protests
NEW homes are set to built in Westhoughton, despite local residents objecting to the plans. Caxton Webb Ltd is to develop land at Howarth Street, creating three pairs of semi-detached houses and a two storey building of eight apartments. But Bolton Council's
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Flats to become day care centre
FLATS in Astley Bridge are to be converted into a children's day care centre. The plan, which was passed by Bolton Council's Planning Department, will see part of the three storey terrace house in Seymour Road, currently used as five self contained flats
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Hilton crumbles as leaders pull clear
BOLTON Table Tennis League Premier Division leaders Ramsbottom A increased their advantage over Hilton Tameside with a 8-1 win over Hilton A. Tameside were also comfortable winners, scoring a 7-2 triumph in their match with bottom team Mosses. The three
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January gig guide
January 22 Longview play Manchester Roadhouse. Peter Kay at Manchester Apollo, 7.30pm, £25, fully seated. January 24 Supergrass at Manchester Apollo, 7.30pm, 17.50, standing downstairs. January 25 Peter Kay at Manchester Apollo, 7.30pm, £21.50, fully
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A superstar in Asia
LEIGH RMI's latest recruit Chris Dawson is set to become an international superstar - for the tiny island nation of Seychelles. The former Bolton Wanderers youth trainee had been playing in the Malaysian League for Kuala Lumpur before he was given the
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Barrass blow for Shakers
UNLUCKY Shakers ace Matt Barrass is praying his injury jinx has not returned to haunt him again. The defender had to be helped off the training ground on Monday after a freak accident left him with a damaged left knee. Barrass has been plagued with problems
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Jones is a glory boy
FORMER Leigh RMI sharpshooter Steve Jones blasted Crewe Alexandra into an automatic position in the Second Division promotion race on Saturday at Colchester with manager Dario Gradi saying: "If his first goal had been scored in the Premiership by Van
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Nightclub's £5,000 gift
AN ambulance which transports sick children will be named after a Bolton nightclub which raised around £5,000 for a charity. The first-aid vehicle will carry the name of Atlantis, after revellers at the Eagley Brook Way-based club raised cash by holding
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Hulton hospital faces closure
A HOSPITAL in Bolton could be closed and part of the site sold, health bosses have announced. Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust, Bolton Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Bolton Council will now consult with each other and the public about the future of Hulton Hospital
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Hindley radio rap
A RADIO station has been reprimanded for holding an on-air sweepstake in which listeners called in to predict when Moors Murderer Myra Hindley would die. Key 103 was in bad taste for offering £500 to the caller who correctly predicted the hour of her
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Burrell kiss and tell
FORMER Royal Butler Paul Burrell, cleared of stealing property belonging to the late Princess Diana following a trial last year, could be about to reveal all in a new book about his life, it was revealed today. The Cheshire man told US chat show host
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Chemists angry at shake-up plan
LOCAL chemists fear dozens of shops will be forced to close if proposals go ahead to allow supermarkets to open rival pharmacy outlets. The Office of Fair Trading has recommended the sweeping away of controls on the location of pharmacies. Under current
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Panto dates for your diary
Here is a round-up of just what Bolton's own acting talent has in store for the panto season. Members of Victoria Hall Amateur Dramatic Society are looking to present the "purr-fect" pantomime with Puss In Boots. The show will be staged in the Victoria
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Halliwell Cons Knockout
PAUL Hesten beat Tony Green in Friday's final. Both players overcame some top opposition to reach the final with Paul just having the edge on the night. Losing semi-finalists were Phil Schofield and Wayne Merrick. Best lady prize was won by Anne-Marie
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Reebok to feel 'The Power'
SOME of the world's top darts players will battle for the UK Open title at Bolton Wanderers' football ground. Stars like Phil 'The Power' Taylor are expected to draw the crowds to the Reebok Stadium when the competition reaches its climax on May 30 and
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Triple 'D' League
CONGRATULATIONS go to Natalie Jones (Duke's Girls) who beat Brenda Whibly (Beaney Babes) 3-2 in the final of the Ladies Individuals held at Derby Ward. The losing semi finalists in the game on Monday, January 13 were Leanne Beaney and Sue Beaney, both
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Derby Darts
LATEST results P W L F A Pts Jackie's Girls... 4 4 0 41 19 8 Boardwalkers... 5 4 1 42 26 8 Cattlemarket... 4 4 0 34 26 8 KG's Girls... 3 2 1 25 20 4 Wanderers... 4 2 2 35 25 4 Kath's Girls... 5 2 3 34 41 4 Farmers... 5 2 3 24 37 4 Ladies Tavs... 4 1 3
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Astley Bridge Area Darts League
THE MEN'S Individuals will be on Monday at Halliwell Con Club, draw will be at 8.30pm. Late entries can contact 841697. The ladies individuals will be on Monday, January 27, at the Robin Hood. Results - Ladies Section One: Rockin Robins 7 Breightmet Con
