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Chicane answer
BOLTON Council could easily resolve the controversy relating to traffic calming by introducing chicanes instead of humps. These are very successful in reducing the speed of traffic in other parts of the country. They also eliminate the possibility of
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Firefighters and fighting a war
I AM sad to see the firefighters are once again having to strike for a fair and just wage. I want to say I support them 100 per cent in their struggle. However, I am horrified at the attitude of MP David Crausby. From his comment in Monday's Bolton Evening
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Shift workers might like an early drink
AFTER reading the article on January 13 regarding the attempt to bring forward the licensing hours from 11am to 10am, I would like to refer to the comments of Cathy Savage (Bolton Town Centre Company Manager) about what sort of people would want a drink
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Accidents figures
I WAS very interested reading the letters regarding speed humps. Unfortunately, it's a sad fact that some estates need speed humps simply because the residents that live on these estates request the council to put them on their roads, as they are sick
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Iraq's oil is real target of war move
QUAKERS believe that the resort to violence as the means to settle conflicting international interests is immoral and only succeeds in causing unnecessary suffering and sows the seeds for future violence. The way to solve international conflicts is by
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Hindu festival attracts thousands
Thousands of people poured into Bolton one weekend in March, 1982, to take part in the biggest Hindu celebrations ever seen in the town. The occasion was organised to mark the official re-opening of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad centre in Chorley Old Road
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Club makes unbroken Stand of 150!
STAND Cricket Club, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2003, is appealing to ex-players who turned out against some of the greatest names in cricket history to return to the Hamilton Road ground to recount their moments of glory or ignominy. Club chairman
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Bury Clarion
The B section enjoyed a flatish ride out to Southport with the highest point on the route out being Parbold Hill which is only about 300 feet above sea level. It does though give a splendid panoramic view of the Lancashire plain. With the miles slipping
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Brother and sister reunited
JO NICHOLSON writes: "I have just connected with the great granddaughter of my husband's grandparents. I did this through posting a message on the Bolton message board. Also after seeing my message a gentleman contacted me to see if I knew his sister
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How we found brother Fred
MR AND MRS SARGENT, 32 Greenbank Court, Darlington, Co Durham, write: "My wife and I were looking for her brother Fred, his wife Maureen and their daughter, with whom we had lost touch in 1971. We had tried many avenues of people who knew them, but to
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Rekindle that holiday romance
EVER had a holiday romance, or made a new friend on holiday, and regretted not exchanging telephone numbers or addresses? Holidays-Exposed.com is the first and biggest website in the world dedicated to reuniting people who have lost contact. Users find
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Timing was key to school reunion
JEAN B HURST writes: "Prior to the Bank Holiday you published a picture and article for me about Markland Hill School. You couldn't have put the picture in on a better evening, for some of the friends I mentioned were in Bolton for the long weekend. Others
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Determined search pays off
ANDREA SEABORN of Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia writes: "Hi, I'm so excited, I just had to let you know that today I received a letter from a friend I haven't seen since 1971, when she moved back to Horwich with her parents. She tried unsuccessfully
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Funeral of police officer
A CEREMONIAL funeral was due to be held today for a long serving Bolton police officer. Det Con Lesley Theresa Garratt, from Barrow Bridge, died last week at the age of 40 from cancer. She was a police officer in Bolton for more than 14 years and worked
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Arsonists attack town centre shops
ARSONISTS set three town centre shops alight in just two hours, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. Wheelie bins were ignited outside each of the premises, which were all within 100 metres of each other. One of the shops was destroyed and had
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Writer defends moors murder play
A PLAY written by a Bolton woman about moors murderer Myra Hindley will take to the stage next month -- against the wishes of the families of her victims. A one-woman, 40-minute monologue will explore Hindley and Ian Brady's brutal killing of five children
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Writer defends moors murder play
A PLAY written by a Bolton woman about moors murderer Myra Hindley will take to the stage next month -- against the wishes of the families of her victims. A one-woman, 40-minute monologue will explore Hindley and Ian Brady's brutal killing of five children
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TV series puts Chardonnay at the top
CHARDONNAY sales have made a surprising rise to the top of the league . . . and the only thing Asda can attribute to this is the return of the ITV series Footballers' Wives. The store is this week toasting the series and especially the character Chardonnay
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Nutters Restaurant, Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale
EVER wondered what it might be like to eat in the restaurant of a renowned celebrity chef? Would the experience really be something special . . . worthy of their celebrity status? Andrew Nutter is such a chef whose regular appearances on television have
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What the papers say today (Monday)
THE SUN: Dennis Bergkamp faces another trial by video after appearing to slap West Ham's Lee Bowyer. DAILY MIRROR: Dennis Bergkamp was last night caught in an elbowing storm after Thierry Henry's stunning hat-trick restored Arsenal's five-point lead at
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Bolton & District Pool League results
Sharman Bikers came into the League at the start of last summer and played all season without a win. They came into the Winter League on a run of 21 lost games and finally won a game - 4-3 over Colliers Classics. The next round of the Pairs Knockout will
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Match profile
Man of the match : Jussi Jaaskelainen. Unlucky with their goal but otherwise back to his best. Two superb saves and two other decent ones in a brilliant first half performance. Moan of the match WANDERERS' inability to make a dent on the Charlton defence
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Bolton Wanderers Review Of The Year 2002
2002 was a rollercoaster year for the Wanderers. After an uncertain start, they achieved their long-term objective of staying in the Premiership. Here Richard Mulligan looks back on the ups, downs, highs and lows of another memorable 12 months. "I had
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Lights bring down curtain
A LANTERN and candlelit procession through the town centre brought the weekend of Charter celebrations to an end. The procession began at the Festival Hall at the Town Hall and ended at Bolton Parish Church, where a thanksgiving service for Bolton took
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Cup second legs still in the balance
IT'S the second leg of the Worthington Cup next week. The first legs were finely balanced but what will happen in the return fixtures? With a place in Europe waiting for the eventual winners there is a lot a stake for every club: Liverpool need to have
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Half-century celebrations
MRS D WHITTLE of Conway writes: "Thank you for finding two class mates through your "Old Pals" section. We celebrate our 50th Anniversary of leaving Whitecroft Road School next Friday at Smithills Coaching House."
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Overwhelming response
DON SMITH of 15 Winchester Close, Newport, Isle of Wight, writes: "I have now traced my old pal Bob Welsby. Thank you all for your e-mails and letters. The response was overwhelming." jeanidon@aliceb15.freeserve.co.uk
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In touch again
JACK WILSON says: "Hi, I am on your "May" list to find my childhood and teenage friend Alan Howson. We last met in 1951, and through "Old Pals" we are now once again in touch with each other, after 52 years. Thanking you."
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Another chapter closed
WILLIAM SMITH Buxton Vic, Australia, says: "I was Looking for my friend Tommy Fogg, and I have just had an e-mail from his family. Tommy Fogg died recently, not quite the answer I had wanted, but this has closed another chapter in my life.
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Sisters find each other after 36 years
MAUREEN (WINSON) MONTFORD, of Ingleside, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi, it is thanks to the Old Pals message board that I have found my sister Brenda Kirk. We have not seen or spoken to one another in 36 years. By reading the board it prompted me to start
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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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Bolton lose to Crewe
BOLTON Basketball Club went down 106-95 to Crewe. After trailing by seven, Bolton got back into contention only to be beaten in the final quarter following an injury to Nicky McCarthy. Not even White with his 38 point haul could stem the flow and Bolton
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Music (from January 21)
Carlo Paul Santana, Halliwell Central Reform Club, Brownlow Fold, Bolton Saturday, members £1 and visitors £2 Also at Halliwell Central Reform Club: Shirley Anne Scott and Darren Lynton Sunday, members £1 and visitors £2 PizzaExpress South King Street
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Dales are in my diary this year BY ALAN CALVERT
WE Brits have been slow to book foreign holidays this January, it seems. This is not something which concerns me much because I continue to be more than happy in exotic locations such as the Lake District, Derbyshire and the Yorkshire Dales. It is just
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What's new this week
SOMETHING of a home front on What's New this week. Once the Christmas decorations are taken down, everywhere looks decidedly "flat" and thoughts turn to sprucing up the house. ADD a touch of glamour and romance to household furniture with a new range
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Killer combats - and kimonos
APPARENTLY the combat trouser is back this year -- pockets are big and so are multi-functional details. The more zips, d-rings and chains you can sport on a pair of trousers, the more ultra cool you are! And, already, the high street is full of them.
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All downhill after Christmas day
IT'S all over. The decorations are packed away and back in the loft, the cards have been sent for recycling and there are only the fudges left in the Heroes tin (nobody likes them in our house either.) It's all a bit flat really. Once Christmas Day was
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Club has lost its direction
I AM a man who has lost the love for my football club. When I became a Bolton fan 10 years ago, at the age of eight, we had passion, desire, guts and more than anything a downright determination to win every match. Now we laugh in the face of the best
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Five-star Dobbies go top
DOBBIES went top of Division One in the Bolton Sports Federation Over 35s League after a convincing 5-1 win at home to Cross Keys. Two goals from G Howarth helped the cause. Stand Athletic moved into third place with a 5-0 beating of Colliers Rest, aided
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New books at Bolton Central Library
Fiction: Nobody Knows by Mary Jane Clark; Darkest Fear by Harlan Coben; Postcards from Wits End by Sarah Harvey; The Murder Book by Jonathan Kellerman; Sanctuary Isle by Bill Knox; Changing Times by Mary Jane Staples. Non-Fiction: The Life of Mammals
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Animal crackers
BOLTON Art Gallery and Museum creates a little "animal magic" in its latest exhibition. Artist Nicholas Pace looks at Natural History collections to explore society's complex and often uneasy relationship with animals. He highlights humans' obsession
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History in flowers
FLOWER power added to the Charter celebrations. Dedicated flower arrangers from Bolton, Horwich and Harwood floral arts groups spent months designing 7ft-high displays depicting town organisations and significant events of the last 750 years in the town
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Vandals pile on agony for grieving dad
PETER Barry was left devastated when his teenage son Karl was killed in a shooting accident just over a year ago. He found the only way he could cope with the tragedy was to keep himself busy -- and restoring a battered old Citroen 2CV helped him through
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Vera's journey of love
WHEN former Bolton MP David Young died, his widow Vera knew exactly where he wanted to be buried. But to fulfill his wishes, she had to make a 600-mile round trip -- to lay him to rest in his beloved Scotland, in the same grave as his first wife Grace
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TV dates for your diary
LATEST Sky TV Premiership matches: 28 JAN Chelsea v Leeds United 20:00 29 JAN Liverpool v Arsenal 20:00 2 FEB West Ham United v Liverpool 14:00 2 FEB Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers 16:05 8 FEB Liverpool v Middlesbrough 12:30 9 FEB Manchester United v
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Bolton & District Sunday Football League
Premier Division P W D L F A Pts Griffin... 11 7 3 1 42 25 24 Tonge Moor Cons... 7 6 1 0 33 9 19 Doffcocker... 11 5 2 4 36 18 17 Bowling Green... 12 5 2 5 43 45 17 Hare & Hnds BTN... 9 4 2 3 24 24 14 Horwich Vic... 6 3 3 0 20 10 12 Black Horse Tyl
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Youri's magic goal draws high praise from Sam
SAM Allardyce hailed "the master" Youri Djorkaeff after seeing his French wizard conjure up a point from nowhere. The Reebok boss felt his side deserved a point for their character and determination but acknowledged they needed a slice of luck and a super
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Strikers let us down says Addicks boss
ALAN Curbishley described Youri Djorkaeff's late equaliser as "fantastic" but believed Wanderers should have been killed off long before. The Charlton boss was critical of his attacking players who he said frittered away a string of chances to clinch
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Egyptian lecture
THE Egypt Exploration Society (founded in 1882) is sponsoring one of its annual lectures in Bolton in recognition of Bolton Museum's support for excavation work in Egypt over the last 120 years. The society's lectures will be on the theme of its recent
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The reality of a real nuclear bunker
Phil Taylor tours a nuclear bunker, now turned museum, and finds it a fascinating -- and chilling -- place to visit. I HAVE had a fascination with "secret places" since I was a teenager. It probably started with a television programme in the 1980s that
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January 17-18
From the Evening News, January 18, 1993: ALLIED aircraft launched another air strike against Saddam Hussein's war machine today, blasting targets in southern Iraq in a daring daylight raid. The two-and-a-half-hour raid raid involved RAF Tornados, and
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Recycle rubbish
SO, Amanda Hurst (Woman's fury at rubbish in alley way) has hit out at bin men for not taking 35 bags of rubbish from her home. I would be disgusted and appalled with myself if I put that much rubbish out. Take a look at Page 11 in the same paper: "Britons
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Serious accidents
CORRESPONDENT J M Lowe suggests that an investigation be undertaken as to whether serious accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians are the fault of the driver or of the pedestrian. He may be interested to know that an investigation undertaken by the
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Have our judges been taking comedy lessons?
IT looks like all judges are taking lessons in the art of comedy. The Bolton Evening News headlines on Tuesday, January 7, made me laugh -- 35 convictions for 119 crimes. And the law says crime doesn't pay! It certainly has for this man, and then, to
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Rail commuter problems not appreciated
IN typically combative style, Peter Johnston continues to show a lack of appreciation about the problems Boltonians have been having with rail services. People have written in these columns about the Passenger Transport Executive and First North Western
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Can anyone help?
SOME weeks ago I printed an old photograph of one of the all-male pantomimes which used to be produced at St Augustine's Church Hall, Bolton. Mrs V Murphy, of 4 Spring Meadow, Bolton, BL1 2QQ, has written to ask if any reader has a similar picture from
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Horse power keeps company on the move
JOSEPH Whittle's "Furniture Remover and Storer" business was based at 112, Halliwell Road, Bolton, and when this photograph was taken, presumably near the beginning of the 1900s, the telephone number was Bolton 37y. The firm's motto was "Keep Moving",
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Nicky Nook, Lancashire Moors
THE Lake District Fells, Morecambe Bay, Blackpool Tower and the Fylde Coast. These are just a few of the sights to be seen on a clear day from the top of Nicky Nook, a prominent hill on the edge of Bowland which overlooks the busy M6. Driving north on
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Musical Macbeth
TAKE the Shakespeare's Macbeth and mix it in with some of rock 'n' roll's greatest hits, and you have the unlikely combination that describes Oldham Coliseum Theatre's new production. The play, From A Jack To A King, follows the adventures of Eric Glamis
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No go for Chorley Cricket Club
MEMBERS of Northern League side Chorley have voted overwhelmingly against a proposal to relocate to a site near Euxton. At a packed and lively meeting at Windsor Park, members threw out a proposal by the committee to pursue preliminary negotiations to
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Bracey error sets up Kendal victory
CHORLEY finally returned to UniBond first division action after an enforced three-week lay-off but it was anything but an auspicious start to their 2003 programme. The Magpies were clearly outpointed by a better co-ordinated Kendal side who extended their
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Have you had holiday hell?
ANYONE who has endured a holiday from hell at a Fawlty Towers type hotel is being sought by Yorkshire television. The television team, who are making a new programme investigating Britain's worst hotel accommodation, can be contacted on 0113 222 8606
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Ticket blaze
TOWN centre motorists were held up after a ticket machine caught fire at a Bolton car park. Fire crews attended the fire at an exit of the Octagon multi-storey car park in Great Moor Street, Bolton on Saturday. It is believed to have been caused by an
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A 2p return to Stockholm...
NAME if you can a foreign European city built on 14 islands, with 53 bridges and a harbour so clean you can swim and fish in it in sight of its royal palace, WRITES KEITH WARD. A city with 13th century buildings yet a reputation for avant garde design
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On stage (from January 21)
Farnworth Performing Arts Company present Sleeping Beauty. Astley Bridge Theatre Church, Seymour Road, Bolton. Runs from Wednesday until Saturday, 7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm, adults £7.50, children (under 15) £5, 50p discount per ticket for groups of 10+
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Medals, shillings & pennies, far animals, cups, scissors, plates & more
Q: I have a 1937 Coronation medal and a 1951 Festival of Britain five-shilling piece, and two old pennies dated 1891 and 1900. Are they worth anything? Mrs N A: The medal is worth £5-£10, the Festival of Britain coin £10-£12 and the old pennies virtually
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Cousin found
MRS MOORE writes: "With reference to your edition of June 8, there was an article and a photograph about a gentleman called Mr E E Smith of Telford, who was trying to find his cousin Mrs Dorothy Scott. Well I am pleased to inform you that he has, and
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Great to keep in touch
LYN HOYLE says: "I read the BEN every night, I have been in Somerset 46 years. It's great to keep in touch. I have found 11 "girls", we all worked at Whitakers, 1942/56. We are having a reunion in May, after not meeting up for 50 years. I had this information
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Steve still on the lookout
STEVE HICKMAN of Bolton, ex-Tonge Fold School and Bury Road, Breightmet, says: "I asked last week for the whereabouts of two friends from the Ainsworth Lane area. Thanks to Melanie, Chris and Maxine's sister for finding Maxine Allen for me. I'm still
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Bags packed - ready to go!
BERNADETTE GALLAGHER (nee GROARK) of 28 Curtin Avenue, Abbotsford, Sydney, Australia, says: "I will be in Bolton July 16 to August 26, looking forward to catching up with all the family and locating school friends and workmates prior to coming to Australia
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Lost relative found
VERA CARTER (nee Grimshaw) writes: "Just a short note of thanks. I have received word of/from all the people I mentioned in your column, and, for that, I sincerely thank you. I have even heard from people I did not mention, but who saw my name and have
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Take plunge at church for charity
A SPONSORED abseil, originally organised to raise funds for Leigh Parish Church Tower Appeal, is being thrown open to local groups and charities. The appeal is close to collecting the £120,000 needed for essential tower repairs and fundraisers anticipate
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Pendlebury pleased after Leigh return
Leigh Centurions 22 Oldham 14: LEIGH'S new coaching assistant, John Pendlebury, looked on as the Centurions kicked off the new season with a satisfactory victory over Oldham in the group section of the Arriva Trains National Cup. Pendlebury sat alongside
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Schoolboys close in on county final
BOLTON Under 15s are through to the semi-finals of the Greater Manchester Schools' County Cup after beating Salford 3-1 in their quarter-final clash. The local youngsters finished last term with a sparkling run of form and they picked up again with a
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Patterson hails resilient RMI
Burton 0 RMI 1: MARK Patterson's new look side broke Leigh's string of six consecutive league defeats with a much-need victory. New boy centre-half Martyn Lancaster, signed only a couple of days earlier from Chester City, made a superb debut as RMI kept
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Cheers to a great party!
BOLTON'S weekend of Charter celebrations was today hailed a huge success. The man behind the idea, the Mayor of Bolton, said he was delighted that thousands of visitors had joined in the town's biggest-ever birthday party, and said its success could lead
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Burglary charge man on the run
A WARRANT has been issued for a Bolton man charged with burglary after he failed to attend court. Michael Gallagher, aged 27, of Kentmere Road, Breightmet, was due to appear at Bolton magistrates court charged with committing a burglary in October last
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Manchester: worst for grass-root footballers
MANCHESTER has some of the worst facilities for grass-root footballers despite having two Premiership sides, claims a Football Foundation survey. Amateurs using pitches across England face problems including water-logged fields, no changing rooms for
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Enid opens new leisure centre
A NEW leisure centre was due to be opened today by the woman who swam the first length in a resort's original baths. Enid Jackson helped open the pool when she was just 13 and now, at the age of 87, she was to repeat her role by opening Southport's new
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Three hurt as car and minibus crash
THREE people were taken to hospital after their car collided with a minibus. The trio were travelling in a Ford Escort along Manchester Road,Tyldesley, at 2.30am on Sunday. The driver suffered minor head injuries and a female passenger had a broken leg
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Chance to be the talk of the town
PHOENIX Nights star Justin Moorhouse is to host a new programme showcasing some of the quirkiest entertainment acts in the North West - and is looking for new talent. Moorhouse, who plays Young Kenny in the hit series written by Bolton comedian Peter
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Games cannot come fast enough for Youri
AT 34 and with a World Cup and European Championship winners medal, Youri Djorkaeff still cannot get enough of football. The French midfielder complains that the games cannot come fast enough to satisfy his hunger to play and his manager admits he has
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Youri saves the day
Charlton Athletic 1 Wanderers 1: IF Wanderers can survive this they can survive anything. They created nothing in the game and had to rely on a super show by their keeper and poor finishing by Charlton to avoid heavy defeat. But they emerged with a point
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New recruits at growing law firm
KEOGHS, the expanding law firm based at Lostock, has announced the promotion of two new associates. Helen McGovern, aged 29, is a leader of a Fast Track Road Traffic Accident team and David Walkinshaw, aged 34, is a member of the Special Claims Unit.
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8,000 wired up for super internet
MORE than 8,000 home computer users in Westhoughton will be able to access a broadband internet service from April. BT is set to install new phone lines, which will allow people to surf the web at 10 times the standard speed. More than 800 businesses
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Flag flies high for disabled
BOLTON'S Mayor helped fly the flag for disabled workers when he took part in a "relay" to mark the launch of the European Year of Disabled People. Mayors, including Bolton's Cllr John Walsh and the Mayoress and Mrs Christine Walsh, turned out at 12 Remploy
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Win a freezer packed with Brain's Faggots!
This competition has now closed. The new competition will appear here shortly.
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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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On this day - January 18
1778: Captain Cook discovered Hawaii. 1788: A penal settlement was established in Botany Bay, Australia. 1879: The first England-Wales football international was played at Kennington Oval in London, England winning 2-1. 1882: AA Milne, creator of Winnie
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On this day - January 20
1265: The first English Parliament met at Westminster Hall. 1649: The trial of Charles I began. 1779: David Garrick, English actor and theatre manager, died and was buried in Westminster Abbey. 1841: Hong Kong was ceded to Britain by China after the Opium
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Banking by post
I WAS interested in the article concerning OAPs who are housebound and feel that banking their money is an inconvenience. Surely arrangements could be made by these people for the bank to periodically send cash from their accounts to their homes by registered
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To the rescue
I WOULD like to thank people who helped me, especially the couple who kept me warm in their car until the ambulance came, when I took a tumble outside the Leisure Centre on Friday. Being a little shocked, I didn't ask their names, but they were so kind
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Cars not taxed
RECENTLY I rang the police to report a neighbour who has three cars, two of which are not taxed, but are parked on a public road and are regularly driven. They informed me that they don't have the powers to deal with this, but would pass the details on
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Haunting us...
ONCE again the spectre of the "Leaning Tower of Bradshawgate" is back to haunt us. Do I detect a nod of approval from our council leader? Both the Civic Trust and, for what it is worth, myself have already expressed, courtesy of your columns, our opposition
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Grand National bets are cruel
ANIMAL Aid is appealing to local firms to show their compassion for animals by pledging not to organise an office sweepstake or syndicate for the Grand National. Horse racing is a brutal business that costs lives. Four horses died during last year's three-day
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Backing for conflict falls
ON October 23, 2002, the Bolton Evening News published a letter of mine saying the Iraq question must be dealt with through the United Nations. I have, on reading the American magazine "Time", issue January 2003, learned that the support of the American
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On the wrong track over rail station work
I REALLY must comment on recent articles that have appeared in the Bolton Evening News concerning disabled access at Blackrod railway station, particularly those of Ron Shambley and Cllr Guy Harkin on behalf of the PTA. Mr Shambley says he recently visited
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Remembering the Holocaust
NEXT Monday evening, January 27, at 7pm, there will be a Holocaust Memorial Ceremony in the Town Hall to which all members of the public are invited. The purpose of the ceremony is to remember all those who lost their lives in the genocides that took
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Events (from January 21)
The Caravan and Holiday Home Show, G-Mex, Manchester. An exhibition displaying caravan accessories and exhibits by Tourist Boards and ferry companies. Runs from Thursday until Sunday Nantwich Town Nantwich Re-enactment: Holly Holy Day A re-enactment of
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Bird's eye view of Johnson Fold Estate
This aerial picture of Johnson Fold Estate was taken in June, 1965. Doffcocker Lodge can be seen on the bottom right, just below Chorley Old Road, and the ring road runs from the bottom left to the higher right of the photograph
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What to do in Bolton on Tuesday
BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. www.boltonmuseums.org.uk Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission free. Wildlife Attractions Bolton Aquarium For unique views into the aquatic world visit Bolton
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January 19-20
From the Evening News, January 19, 1993 POLICE were this afternoon treating as arson a rooftop blaze which swept through three Westhoughton shops. The fire started in Shaun Howarth Quality Butcher's in Market Street early today. Flames quickly spread
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Tandem riding - club for the visually handicapped
ARRANGEMENTS were made for six tandem pairs for the ride to Uppermill which lies on the route of the River Tame and close to the Pennine Chain to the east of Oldham. The intentions of two pairs were thwarted and only four pairs came together for the ride
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Hewitt knocked out
Younes El Aynaoui knocked world number one Lleyton Hewitt out of the Australian Open today to reach the quarter-finals of the year's first Grand Slam. The 18th seed from Morocco, playing in searing heat on the Rod Laver Arena court, sent the home favourite
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Happy to go back to class?
MAUREEN writes: "I placed an ad on the messenger board in July looking for my friend Pat (nee Greenhalgh, nee Kovacs). I am delighted to tell you that through this ad my friend has been in touch and and we will be meeting in the near future, many thanks
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St James's get together was enormous success
Kath and June would like to thank everyone who came on November 30. It was extremely successful and that was down to all who attended. Thank you to the people who put their thinking caps on and located people we were not able to locate. We say thanks
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An excellent finder
ROD/VIC of 411 Ediths Hall, Salesbury, Nr Toronto, Canada, writes: "Bolton Old Pals is an excellent finder of lost friends, old loves -- it led to me finding both. Her nephew had seen my Old Pals message in the BEN, and within the month she had contacted
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Fantastic night
LORRAINE DAWSON writes: "I last wrote to you in January when, together with a couple of old school pals, I decided to do a school reunion. That happened on May 4 -- and what a fantastic night it was. I would just like to thank the Bolton Evening News
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What a get together!
HEMLATA DESAI of St Leonard's Avenue, Lostock, writes: "What a success -- thank you for the short pieces you published in the Old Pals section regarding Hayward 20 Year Grammar School Reunion which was held in November at the Moat House, Bolton. It brought
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Funeral of police officer
A CEREMONIAL funeral was due to be held today for a long serving Bolton police officer. Det Con Lesley Theresa Garratt, from Barrow Bridge, died last week at the age of 40 from cancer. She was a police officer in Bolton for more than 14 years and worked
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Cheers to a great party!
BOLTON'S weekend of Charter celebrations was today hailed a huge success. The man behind the idea, the Mayor of Bolton, said he was delighted that thousands of visitors had joined in the town's biggest-ever birthday party, and said its success could lead
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What's on TV today (Monday)
TENNIS: Australian Open from Melbourne - Eurosport 12.15am (Tuesday) CRICKET: Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series from Melbourne - Sky Sports 2 3am (Tuesday) RACING: From Wetherby - Channel 4 1.30pm. Tomorrow (Tuesday, January 21) TENNIS: Australian Open
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Match report
Wanderers (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 8 Superb performance despite mistake for their goal. Four great saves kept Wanderers in the game. ANTHONY BARNESS ... 7 Got a great reception from his old fans and proved he is as strong and resilient as they remember
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Doing the Irish jig
DOING the knees up in a good old Irish jig in 1971 were members of the ladies' section of the Armitage Labour Club, Little Hulton, who held a St Patrick's night dance.
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Peak District train-line walks
The Hope Valley and High Peak Transport Partnership organise regular Station to Station Walks along the train lines through the Peak District. These are free guided walks linking halts along the Hope Valley, Buxton and Glossop lines. Telephone 01663 746377
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Folk train for Peak District ramblers
The popular Edale Rambler Folk Train is still leaving Manchester Piccadilly on the first Tuesday evening of every month and heading for the Peak District. Folk groups and artistes entertain along the way which only costs the price of a normal train ticket
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Bury Ramblers weekend walks
Thursday, January 23: Annual dinner at Smithills Coaching House. Tickets from Paul Tarry (01204 884080). BURY HF: Saturday walk (6 to 8 miles): Meet 1pm at Tenters Street car park or 1.30pm at Holcombe Brook. Sunday walk: Meet on Bank Street at 10am for
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Chorley target former Red youth
CHORLEY are tracking former Manchester United trainee Colin Blain. The 18-year-old left-sided midfielder has been without a club since he was released by the Old Trafford club last year. He played in last night's Under 19 game against a Lancashire FA
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Car overturns
A CAR ended up on its roof today after crashing into a central reservation and overturning. No one was injured in the accident outside the Blundell Arms, in Chorley Old Road, near Horwich, at about 7.30am.
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Other Charter reports
Read all the reports on the weekend's Charter celebrations at www.thisisbolton.co.uk/news/bencharter.html. Click HERE to link straight to the page.
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Blanket tests
A SUCCESSFUL free electric blanket testing service is set to return in Bolton. Bolton Age Concern will team up with Powergen to repeat the popular initiative at their Ashburner Street Centre later this month. Anyone aged over 50 can get blankets tested
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Chance to be on Changing Rooms
BBC's Changing Rooms show is looking for energetic and entertaining neighbours from Bolton to join Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen on the new series, which starts filming in March. Neighbours must live within five minutes of each other and have a room which needs
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Pubs needed for the ultimate quiz
PUB regulars are being asked to test their showbiz knowledge to raise money for charity. On Monday, January 27, baby charity Tommy's is hoping pubs across Bolton will host The Ultimate Showbiz Quiz. Entry fee is £2 per person and all money raised will
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Woman dies after overdose
A 21-year-old woman is believed to have died from an overdose at a flat in the Haulgh in the early hours of today. Police and paramedics were called to the property at about 3.25am after receiving a report of a sudden death. The young woman was pronounced
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Teenager flees as chips catch fire
A YOUNG man accidentally set fire to the kitchen of his house in Farnworth. Martin Warton, aged 19, of Westwood Close, had been making some chips -- only to forget he had left the pan on the cooker. Smoke engulfed the kitchen and fire destroyed the cooker
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Why we celebrated the Charter
On January 14, 1253, an Earl signed a piece of parchment -- and Bolton suddenly got a few more rules and regulations. It sounds simple, but that Charter signed by William de Ferrers, the then lord of the manor, was an important and significant event.
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Ricketts' transfer shock
MICHAEL Ricketts has sensationally handed in a written transfer request to Wanderers - and it has been accepted! A club spokesman said: We are very disappointed that Michael has decided to take this course of action, particularly after all the hard work
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Take me to your dealer!
WITH the current popularity of films such as Star Trek and Star Wars, and other science fiction blockbusters, it's hardly surprising there is a revived interest in toy robots. The robot is a comparatively modem toy. The word is thought to be derived from
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Back in good old Bolton
RAY DRAJ writes: "I placed a message on Old Pals message board and an old pal from 33 years ago got in touch with me. I moved to Toronto, Canada in 1976. My wife and I will be in good old Bolton from October 12-21 where my pal from 33 years ago will pick
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Thanks for putting me in touch with teacher
MICHAEL C MORRIS writes: "I emigrated to Canada in 1966. My parents kept The Railway, Astley Bridge, 1947 to 1951, The Clarence, Bradshawgate, from 1951 to 1957, then The Victory, Chorley Old Road, 1957 to 1960. I attended Holy Infants, and then Thornleigh
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Comic Dave loves acting the goat!
SHOWBIZ stars have one rule: Never work with children or animals. But Phoenix Nights funnyman Dave Spikey, Jerry 'The Saint' St Clair in the Channel 4 hit comedy series, has ignored their advice and is doing both. Comedian Dave, from Whittle-le-Woods,
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Medieval market will be highlight
BOLTON is going back in time to celebrate one of the most significant events in the town's history. Plans to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the granting of Bolton's Charter, making it a borough, were revealed today. And a highlight will be a two-day
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Roll up for the Bent and Bongs Beer Bash
THE popular three-day Bent and Bongs Beer Bash will be held at Atherton's Formby Hall, starting Thursday, January 30. The 14th beer festival is organised by Atherton and Tyldesley Round Table. More than £100,000 has been raised for local charities by
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Children's slice of the action
A GIANT celebration cake was cut during the ball Mayor's Grand Charity Ball at the Reebok Stadium which was attended by 750 guests. Pieces will be sent to the children's wards at the Royal Bolton Hospital and to children's homes. During the ball, guests
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Well worth the sacrifice
AS a Wanderers fan I am not really concerned about the cup games and am glad to see that Premiership survival is the main aspect of the club. It is a sacrifice that is well worth staying up for. I also think that we should invest in Shaun Goater as he
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Campo worst of bad bunch
WHAT a sorry performance by a thoroughly poor team and the worst of the lot was undoubtedly Campo, he was a disgrace and the sooner he finds his way back to Spain the better. Of course, Allardyce is also much to blame for letting his players know how
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Now we can put efforts into top flight survival
WANDERERS getting knocked out of the cup could be a blessing in disguise as all they need to concentrate on now is staying in the Premiership. I know that a good run in the FA Cup could have been a bonus in terms of revenue to spend on players, but this
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Christie stars for Atherton
ATHERTON Town continued their improvement in the Manchester League with a 3-1 home win over basement side East Manchester, Danny Christie blasting home a hat-trick for Town. Leigh Athletic stay fifth following a 2-2 draw at Elton Vale, Neil Sumner and
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Two days in London and flying the London Eye
THIS fantastic two day weekend break to London includes a 'flight' on the magnificent London Eye. Departing on March 1, the trip costs an amazing £89.95 per person. You will stay at the Four Star Marriott hotel, in Slough-Windsor, a well appointed hotel
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Burton Albion 0-1 Leigh RMI
The acquisition of Martyn Lancaster from Chester City always looked a sound investment for Leigh RMI, but it took victory at Burton Albion to find out just how good he'll be. Lancaster's solid and dependable contribution to Leigh's third away win of the
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Coach Carroll's return from Oz
FORMER professional footballer Joe Carroll has travelled all the way back from Australia to Bury to improve his prospects as a soccer coach. Radcliffe-born Joey played for Oldham Athletic, Halifax Town, Sacramento in America, Barrow, Morecambe and clubs
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Win a family meal at Brewers Fayre
TO celebrate the tempting menu and the sparkling new look at the Watergate, Brewers Fayre would like to offer four reader club members the chance to win a family meal. The Brewers Fayre on Watergate Lane, Over Hulton is one of a new generation of Brewers
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How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mark Teague
THIS is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur babies and their parents at bedtime and, guess what, they go through just the same rigmarole as everyone else Brimming with humour and, for parents, very familiar goodnight antics, this is a bedtime story
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Bolton bestsellers
1. Beyond Nab End by William Woodruff (Abacus £6.99). 2. Shott's Original Miscellany by Ben Schott (Bloomsbury £9.99) 3. Bolton Wanderers FC Official History 1877-2002 by Simon Marland (Yore £23.95). 4. Road to Nab End by William Woodruff (Abacus £6.99
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Lowry's travels on show
A NEW exhibition of L S Lowry's work highlights the importance different locations played within his art -- dispelling the misconception that he did not travel beyond the industrial north west of England. Throughout his life, Lowry travelled the length
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Splendid! Splendid! The official biography of Willie Whitelaw, by Mark Garnett and Ian Aitken.
WAS Willie Whitelaw really a buffoon? One of the last of the great land-owning country gentleman Tory politicians, he often gave that impression. But no one could have held on to the high positions that he occupied within the party -- particularly under
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Children's slice of the action
A GIANT celebration cake was cut during the ball Mayor's Grand Charity Ball at the Reebok Stadium which was attended by 750 guests. Pieces will be sent to the children's wards at the Royal Bolton Hospital and to children's homes. During the ball, guests
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Exhibitions, museums & art galleries (from January 20)
On a Scottish Tartan, Bury Museum and Art Gallery, Moss Street, Bury. An exhibition exploring proportion in new and old tartans featuring woven Tartan in cashmere and merino wool. Runs until Saturday, February 22, open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm Blyth
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FA: Owen broke no rules
THE FA has said it will take no action against Liverpool star Michael Owen over allegations he has gambled on Premiership and Champions League games. It has been reported the England ace used accounts registered in his father's name to place £2 million
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Man dies, three hurt in crash
A 22-YEAR-OLD man died and three others were injured following a collision between a mini-bus and a car in Astley, near Leigh. The front seat passenger suffered serious head and chest injuries and died in the intensive care unit at Salford's Hope Hospital
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Concern for trees fells new houses scheme
HOUSING developers' plans to demolish a building and build three detached houses with garages have been rejected by Bolton Council. Planning chiefs have refused the application because of the effect it will have on nearby conservation areas. D C Kennedy
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Mum's slow down traffic crusade
A MOTHER is starting a road safety campaign after her son came within seconds of serious injury or even death outside their home. Bradley Mills, aged 11, had just stepped over the threshold of their terraced house when a car ploughed into the garden wall
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Comic Dave loves acting the goat!
SHOWBIZ stars have one rule: Never work with children or animals. But Phoenix Nights funnyman Dave Spikey, Jerry 'The Saint' St Clair in the Channel 4 hit comedy series, has ignored their advice and is doing both. Comedian Dave, from Whittle-le-Woods,
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Ulcers, cod liver oil, body scrubs & head lice
Q: I suffer with a duodenal ulcer, can you tell me which supplements are beneficial to my health? A. When ulcers are present dietary and lifestyle changes are required. Meals should be small, frequent and low in saturated fat. Avoid strong tea, coffee
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Let's go for gold
THE Commonwealth Games was a huge success for Manchester and the North-west. Should the Government now try and bring the 2012 Olympics to Britain, or would it land us with a financial albatross? Nick Morrison reports IT IS the greatest show on Earth -
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Liverpool pensioner in euthanasia bid
A PENSIONER from Liverpool was due to arrive in Switzerland today to have his life ended at a pro-euthanasia clinic. Reg Crew, aged 71, from Hunts Cross, has had motor neurone disease for the last four years. He has arranged to travel to a clinic in Zurich
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The hilarious and grotesque
BOLTON Octagon once again plays host to a new play from one of the country's leading comedy writers, John Godber. The Hull Truck Theatre Company is in town from January 20 to 25, 7.30pm, with an outrageous new play, Reunion. The work, written and directed
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RMI boss backs calls for league revolution
LEIGH RMI boss Mark Patterson has called for a radical shake-up of the Nationwide Conference to stop a string of clubs going to the wall. The Railwaymen are among a number of Conference clubs suffering severe financial problems and only surviving by the
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Match report
Wanderers (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 8 Superb performance despite mistake for their goal. Four great saves kept Wanderers in the game. ANTHONY BARNESS ... 7 Got a great reception from his old fans and proved he is as strong and resilient as they remember
