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They're used as rat-runs
IN reply to R Taylor (Letters, January 13). He says that his concern is that Lever Edge Lane/Smethurst Lane are to be "speed-humped". I am a car owner and I am right behind Cllr Harkin. I live in Sapling Road, which is off Smethurst Lane, and, of course
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Peg council tax rise to the rate of UK inflation
I NOTE that, once again, the council are proposing a tax increase well in excess of the rate of inflation. I would like the members of the council to consider these facts. For those people who are on incomes pegged to the rate of inflation, and even those
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Check out the road schemes
WITH reference to the article in the Bolton Evening News on Thursday, January 16, regarding the proposed implementation of traffic calming measures on both Ainsworth Lane and Hulton Lane. I would strongly urge all local residents who live either on or
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Bogus police gang swoop
FOUR teenagers have been arrested in police swoops following a spate of burglaries and robberies in Westhoughton by raiders posing as officials. In the latest incident, two men posing as police officers bundled a 79-year-old pensioner to the floor in
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Lynx let lead slip
CHORLEY kicked-off their Arriva Trains National League Cup campaign with an 18-18 tie at Craven Park. The Lynx squandered a hard-earned 18-8 lead in the final quarter of the game in a performance that left new coach Darren Abram pondering their late lapses
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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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Hearty awards
HORWICH New Heart Club has raised almost £1,800 through its annual Pike Walk in Rivington. The club supports the North-west New Heart, New Start Appeal and each year gives trophies to members who raise the most money in various categories. The latest
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Drivers in m-way nightmare
DRIVERS were caught in tailbacks on the M60 early today. A series of broken down cars appeared to be the cause for the jams on the notoriously busy Manchester ring-road -- causing delays of more than 20 minutes. The build-up came just a day after plans
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Art in the park invitation
COMMUNITY artist Andrew Williams offers an open invitation this weekend to join him and help create a little art in the park. Andrew will be in Philips Park, Whitefield, putting together a sculptural piece which will be made from natural objects gathered
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£800,000 boost for drugs fight
BOLTON'S fight against drug-related crime is set to get a cash boost worth thousands of pounds. The town has been allocated £812,093 because it is one of 30 places in the country most badly affected by the misery of drug related crime. Almost £200 million
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Jenas goal sees off brave Wanderers' challenge
Newcastle 1, Wanderers 0: TRANSFER-listed striker Michael Ricketts came off the bench for the last half hour, but Wanderers' attempt to pull off a brave result against third-placed Newcastle at St James' Park just failed. Bernard Mendy fired wide, a Gudni
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Leisure centres takeover bid by Bolton Arena
BOSSES at the multi-million pound Bolton Arena are bidding to take over the running of the town's struggling leisure centres. The people behind the Middlebrook-based complex want to operate the borough's 12 centres, a move which will entail pumping in
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Heartbreak for Bury as Cardiff dream dies
CARLISLE UNITED 3 BURY 2 (Full time 2-2, Carlisle win on golden goal rule) by Phil Thorp BURY'S hopes of a money-spinning trip to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for the LDV Vans Trophy final fell by the wayside in heartbreaking circumstances at Brunton
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Care trust faces spending freeze
A PRIMARY care trust is facing a freeze on new spending because of the pressure on NHS spending. Chief Executive Evan Boucher of Bury's Primary Care Trust, has warned staff there can be no new projects before the end of the financial year. Mr Boucher
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The cost of pilfering
STAFF fraud is taking its toll on small businesses in the North-west, it is claimed. Research from Eagle Star Small Business Direct -- part of its Safer Office Campaign -- found that one in 20 small firms across the country admitted to experiencing problems
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Man convicted over killer dogs
A MAN whose two dogs killed one cat and badly injured another has been convicted of failing to keep the dogs under proper control. David Paul, of the Wellington pub, Stand Lane, Radcliffe, had denied any wrongdoing by the dogs, Jack and Chip. However,
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Pay deal signals end of strikes
TRAIN drivers have accepted a new pay offer -- ending months of misery for commuters. The union ASLEF announced yesterday that its members, who work for First North Western, had accepted a 19 per cent pay rise. Under the new three-year deal the basic
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TV crew faces suicide questions
PRODUCTION staff on ITV1's Tonight - fronted by Trevor McDonald - could face police questions about the assisted suicide of a Merseyside man in Switzerland. The team, who accompanied Reginald Crew to a clinic in Zurich where he died on Monday, were making
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Beauty of a show from Disney
Beauty and the Beast, Palace Theatre, Manchester, Runs until February 8 - ENCHANTMENT and magic pour through the doors of the Palace Theatre as Disney brings its own immaculate production of Beauty and the Beast to the stage. The story is an old one -
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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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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. JANUARY
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Let's party!
NO-ONE parties like the people of Bolton. Give us a Jubilee, a World Cup or a Charter and we'll throw a celebration to suit. The latest jollity to be had locally took place at the weekend, centring on the 750th anniversary of the borough's charter. Entertainers
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Boxing clever to help club
BOLTON Lads & Girls Club will be holding their annual Boxing Dinner Show with a champagne reception in the Albert Halls. And with a theme of Burns Night, there should be plenty of people around in dickie bows and kilts. The guests will go into the
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Driving away bureaucracy
TEN years ago, MEPs travelling to Strasbourg would often get stuck behind long lines of trucks, queuing up to cross the border between France and Germany. Fortunately, those days of total gridlock are now just a distant memory. So what's made the crucial
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A Wolf called Parsnip BY ARNOLD HARRISON
THE 1st Deane Bolton Cubs, which I was a member of (Wolf Patrol), was situated on the top floor of the large stone building on the corner of Horsefield Street and Junction Road which overlooked the entrance to Deane Clough. You reached the top floor by
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Big hitters batter Horwich
HOLDERS Walkden stormed into the semi-finals of the Bolton League's indoor cricket competition for the Anthony Axford Trophy after a run spree against Horwich writes Peter Mensforth The two sides amassed over 300 runs in a big hitting display in a match
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Councillor dives into baths battle
A COUNCILLOR has joined the campaign to save a village swimming pool from the axe. Chris Howard, Labour councillor for Wheelton and Withnell ward, is fighting to save Brinscall Baths, which faces an uncertain future due to a dwindling number of bathers
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Landlords welcome 12 month exclusion order
A MAN has been banned from all the pubs and clubs in Bolton town centre after biting another man on the nose. The 12 month exclusion order is believed to be the first of its kind in Bolton in recent years. Neil James MacKinnon, aged 31, of Hebden Court
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Jazz diary
THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: Ballroom Dancing night. The Swing Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Tuesday. 8.30 to 11.00pm. £2.50 on the door. KEN WARD BIG BAND: Leigh Liberal Club. Every Monday. 8 to 11pm. Free. RONNIE
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Ricketts' Newcastle mission
MICHAEL Ricketts must convince Sam Allardyce he is physically and mentally fit to fight for the Wanderers' cause at Newcastle tonight. Transfer listed at his own request, the Reebok top scorer is in the squad for the St James' Park showdown with the high-flying
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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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Meeting over homelessness
PEOPLE with an interest in homelessness are invited along to the next meeting of the Bury Housing Forum. The Forum will be staging an event intended to help further shape the borough's plans on how to tackle homelessness in the town. The meeting, on Thursday
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Day care centre plan for shop
A WESTHOUGHTON shop is to become a day care centre for people with learning disabilities. The centre currently operates from Bethel Church, on Park Road, but over the years the venue has become unsuitable for the project. The shop will act as a new base
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Woman in kidnap bid terror
A MAN attempted to abduct a 19-year-old woman as she walked along a street in Tottington. The victim was on Market Street, when she was grabbed between 10.05pm and 10.20pm on Monday. The man seized her from behind and tried to pull her backwards but she
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Appleby impresses after cold start
FIVE members of Radcliffe Athletics Club decided to start the New Year as they mean to go on by running the Ovenden Fell Race, from Oldham's Ogden Reservoir. Winter fell races are always highly likely to be affected by extreme cold, snow, driving winds
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Healthy eating on the menu
TOP tips on healthy eating for children is on the menu for parents and youngsters at Halliwell Library, Shepherd Cross Street, Halliwell on Thursday, February 6. Bolton Council's Food and Heath team will be on hand to give advice from 10am. Bolton Community
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Rovers hunting Goldline glory
ONLY Prestwich Heys of the Manchester League stand between Atherton LR and the Reebok Stadium final of the fifth Goldline Trophy. The two clash tonight at Atherton Colls - the team who await the winners of this match after beating Charnock Richard 3-0
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Euro MP in call to legalise euthanasia
A BOLTON MEP for the region is calling for euthanasia to be legalised in the UK. Chris Davies made the comments following the death of terminally ill Reginald Crew from Liverpool, who was helped to die in Switzerland on Monday. The Liberal Democrat MEP
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999 rescue for cat on the tiles
JESS the cat went out for as night on the tiles . . . and ended up spending three nights trapped on a cold factory roof. Even the fire brigade could not manage to coax him down. His escapade only ended when his owner, 44-year-old Linda Hoskings, volunteered
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Leisure centres takeover bid by Bolton Arena
BOSSES at the multi-million pound Bolton Arena are bidding to take over the running of the town's struggling leisure centres. The people behind the Middlebrook-based complex want to operate the borough's 12 centres, a move which will entail pumping in
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Young actors' comedy debut
TWO years' work is coming to fruition for members of the revived Bolton Little Theatre Youth Theatre group. Young members, together with a selection of older Little Theatre members, are set to perform in Willy Russell's comedy, Our Day Out, from January
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How Gus became a great Buddy
Buddy, Manchester Opera House, January 14-25 - GUS MacGregor was a musician performing in clubs and pubs when he was plucked from obscurity to star in one of the West End's biggest hit shows. MacGregor, aged 33, was chosen to appear as Buddy Holly in
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Bolton Boys Federation
LATEST results U11 Section BOLTON COUNTY...3 BOLTON LC...6 Derbyshire, Phillips, Horrocks 2, Smajic Mumms 2 Cravan BROMLEY CROSS...4 BOLTON CO B...2 Farnworth, DeSilva, Fairclough,Halstead, Kelly Knowles HINDLEY JUN...8 ASTLEY BR...0 WESTH'TON R...2 ATHERTON
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Ladybridge blitz blows Villa away
Ladybridge Athletic 8 Euxton Villa under 11s 1: LADYBRIDGE Athletic romped to an 8-1 victory over Euxton Villa under 11s in the Central Lancashire Junior League. Ladybridge raced into a five-goal lead at half time and after Euxton pulled a goal back Athletic
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The cost of pilfering
STAFF fraud is taking its toll on small businesses in the North-west, it is claimed. Research from Eagle Star Small Business Direct -- part of its Safer Office Campaign -- found that one in 20 small firms across the country admitted to experiencing problems
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Firm starts work on 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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Gillian goes forth
GILLIAN Taylforth is a born survivor. She got through a highly damaging court case and its consequences, came out the other side and retained her street cred in one of the nation's favourite soaps. She left and still managed to keep her bankability among
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Stevens talks sense
THANK goodness for Sir John Stevens. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has openly challenged the daft stance by the Lord Chancellor that jailing burglars should be the last resort. Sir John, the country's most senior policeman, is a firm believer in
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Life's not such a ball for Zoe
LINDA McCartney once famously said that nobody gets absolutely everything in life, and that is so true. You would have been forgiven for thinking that this did not apply to Zoe Ball, however. She was a national radio presenter, an original ladette, pretty
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GIve singles a better tax deal
WITH regard to the wonderful increase of the council tax once again. Perhaps the Government should consider revising the single person discount from 25 per cent to 30 per cent. This would be a good idea. I personally think single people should be entitled
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Hospital's fate
WITH reference to the story in the Bolton Evening News, January 17, referring to the uncertain future of Hulton Lane Hospital. I hear that the closure has already started, that some patients and staff from Hulton Lane Hospital are now occupying wards
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No mention of Lancashire
FOR the last two months, when I have received my Barclaycard Visa statement from their Bolton office, I have been annoyed by the new format address on their pre-printed return envelope. Between "Bolton" and the "BL postcode" is the line "Great Britain
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Thanks for the support over fireworks aim
ON behalf of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, I would like to thank your readers for their fantastic support of our "Regulate Fireworks Now" petition, which calls for an end to the disruption and distress caused to dogs and their owners by fireworks
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Old Deane School started with £15 legacies
AS you pass down Junction Road from Wigan Road, there was once an old barn opposite Deane Church Lychgate. This was the very first Deane School, one of the earliest in the history of elementary education, and its foundation goes back almost 400 years.
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Sad death of Lancs cricket ace
FORMER Lancashire cricketer Alan Bolton has died, aged 63, Alan made 40 appearances for the county between 1957 and 1961, hitting just over 1, 200 runs. Born in Darwen, he also played for Bolton Association side Edgworth after stepping down from the county
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Striking fire crews dash to accident
FIREFIGHTERS broke their picket line within hours of the latest fire strike starting to help with a three-car motorway pile-up. The crews raced to the scene of the accident on the M61 near Walton Summit, and helped soldiers free several people trapped
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Super Sam rescues spaniel
A REMARKABLE dog could be in line for an RSPCA award, following an astonishing rescue act in the chilly waters of a canal. Sam, a three-year-old yellow labrador retriever, left onlookers stunned after leaping into action to save the life of another dog
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Simply Mick's coming home
SIMPLY Red has announced a major UK tour this Spring to coincide with the release of their new album Home. Mick Hucknall and his band will play at Manchester Arena on April 27. Tickets are priced at £35. The 24 hour ticket hotline is 0870 400 0688.
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Worry over Wanderers striker bid
NANTES president Jean-Luc Gripond has warned Wanderers to move quickly if they want Pierre Yves Andre, the club's striker. The 28-year-old, who has played just six games this season, returned to France on Tuesday but neither he nor Gripond have heard
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Ricketts' cash bonus blow
MICHAEL Ricketts' transfer demand is understood to have cost him bonus payments he would have been due under the terms of his Bolton contract. But it will not have come as a shock to supporters who have followed the sequence of events since he won his
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Ricketts: Why I want to leave Wanderers
MICHAEL Ricketts' decision to ask for a transfer from Wanderers has been prompted by a desire to kickstart his England career, according to reports on Tuesday. Spurs have been consistently linked with the striker, but Wanderers have also previously put
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Ricketts' 'last throw of the dice'
SAM Allardyce is not convinced that the transfer request - what he describes as "a desperate last throw of the dice to engineer a move" - is necessarily the end of the Reebok road for Michael Ricketts. As we revealed on this website on Tuesday, there
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So what if hero Michael's owing
MICHAEL Owen is a football god. He's blessed with amazing skills, is young, good-looking, wholesome and about to become a dad. He also likes a gamble. Sorry, but I don't think that last statement is any reason to vilify him as some sort of evil influence
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Astley Bridge Darts & Doms
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, Bay Mare and Central Con Club bye. SECTION ONE P W Pt Central Con Club ... 10 7 89 AB Legion ... 10 7 79 Carters
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Pupils lend an ear to classmates
A TEAM of pupils have become the school Good Samaritans after being trained to look after their fellow classmates. The 23-strong group of teenagers will be helping to counsel their colleagues at The Deane School about worries such as schoolwork, problems
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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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Bus passes ready for reunion
GET out your newly-acquired bus passes if you went to Church Road Primary School between 1947-54, and Whitecroft Road Secondary Modern between 1954-58. A reunion is being held on February 1 at the Mortfield Bowling and Social Club, Osborne Grove, Bolton
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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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Father stable after accident
THE FAMILY of a father-of-two involved in a car accident have said they are taking his recovery one day at a time. Henry Stevens, aged 58, of Hillside Avenue, Blackrod, was crossing the A6 Manchester Road at the junction with Station Road when he was
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Rigby superb in fourth
LAST Saturday's Ashurst Beacon Fell Race (5.9m/950) from Upholland, near Wigan saw a good turnout of Horwich RMI Harriers. Leading the Harriers was Colin Rigby, one of the clubs most consistent performers, who finished in a superb fourth place. Steve
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Tolson joins Kettering
STRIKER Neil Tolson, released by Leigh RMI, has been signed by Nationwide Conference rivals Kettering Town. The 29-year-old scored over 50 league and cup goals with Walsall, Bradford, York and Southend before injury forced him out of the full-time game
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Mecca trippers in bug warning
BOLTON Muslims making pilgrimages to Mecca for the Hajj Festival are being warned of the dangers of not being protected against meningitis. Members of the town's Muslim community travelling to the religious event early next month are being told to protect
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Art in the park invitation
COMMUNITY artist Andrew Williams offers an open invitation this weekend to join him and help create a little art in the park. Andrew will be in Philips Park, Whitefield, putting together a sculptural piece which will be made from natural objects gathered
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Raiders grab £1m computers
COMPUTER equipment worth nearly £1 million has been stolen from an industrial estate. Thieves cut a hole in a steel roller shutter door then returned to enter the unit on the Stakehill Industrial Estate, Middleton, at 2pm on Sunday. A security guard was
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Review continues on fake gun sales
A REVIEW of policy regarding the sale of replica and ball-bearing guns on Bolton's market stalls is continuing, council officers say. Calls were made for a total ban on their sale after the Bolton Evening News bought a 6mm replica Uzi machine gun for
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Lunchtime workout
TOWN centre staff are being given the chance to work out in style using the new multi-million pound facilities at Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club. Officials have now decided to throw open their doors at lunchtime, but during school term it will be adults
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Back home on film mission
HEATHER Dixon is on the hunt for the next Hollywood blockbuster -- right here in Bolton! Heather, aged 23, of Round Barn Farm in Edgworth, is scouting for scripts from up-and-coming writers that could be turned into hit movies. Last year Heather, a former
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Passengers win bus route battle
BUS passengers are celebrating winning a four month battle after it was agreed to re-route a key service. The 538 Blue Bus from Bolton to Bromley Cross will now call at the Toppings Estate every hour after residents campaigned to get it to return to its
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Mobile police station in the war on crime
A PIONEERING mobile police station is set to be introduced in Bolton's crime-ridden areas. The £40,000 portable unit, the first of its kind in Greater Manchester, will be placed in communities across the town for 12-week periods from next month. It will
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Firefighters go back to work
FIREFIGHTERS returned to work at 9am today after their latest pay strike and frantic efforts are now expected to avert a further walkout next week. Members of the Fire Brigades Union across returned to duty after being on strike for 24 hours, the 11th
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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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Weavers join band in concert
TWO of the North-west's best known combinations -- both from Westhoughton -- join forces on stage for an evening of music, comedy and entertainment. The Houghton Weavers are joining Wingates Band for a concert at Chorley Town Hall on Saturday, January
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Lunchtime workout
TOWN centre staff are being given the chance to work out in style using the new multi-million pound facilities at Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club. Officials have now decided to throw open their doors at lunchtime, but during school term it will be adults
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Music and comedy at the Halls
A MIXTURE of the familiar and new are set to star at Bolton's Albert Halls this coming season. Bolton's own Peter Kay headlines the array of acts lining up to appear at the town centre venue . . . but tickets for his shows were sold out before the season's
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Buddy proves rock 'n' roll will never die
Buddy, Manchester Opera House. Runs until January 25 - THE energetic performance of Blackpool born actor Gus MacGregor brought Buddy Holly and rock 'n' roll to life in a breathtaking opening night of this smash hit musical. As soon as MacGregor donned
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Godber's game for a laugh
Reunion, Bolton Octagon, runs until Saturday: REUNION is John Godber's latest offering and it arrives at the Bolton Octagon courtesy of the Hull Truck Theatre Company, of which he is artistic director. The playwright, whose work includes Bouncers, has
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What's on offer in the region this year
Here we take a look at what's on in the pick of the North West theatres. One of the highlights at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, is the classic Harold Brighouse play, Hobson's Choice. This will be its first showing at the Royal Exchange. Trevor
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Bolton & Bury Mini League
Latest results U7 Section A: Our Lady of Lourdes 2 Ladybridge Bulldogs 2; Horwich RMI Rockets A 0 Aspull Jnrs 6; Boothstown JFC 2 Eagley Rangers 3; Westhoughton Rangers 2 Brandlesholme Warriors A 2; AFC Hindley Jnrs 4 Horwich St Mary's Apaches 1; Ladybridge
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Bowling Green get rolled over
CARTERS Arms consolidated their position in the Bolton Sunday League Premier Division with a goal spree against Bowling Green. The former Horwich Sunday League side took immediate control and tore the Bowling Green defence apart with a series of lightening
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Horwich slip ruins return
HORWICH played their first Lancashire Amateur League game in four weeks and came away with a 2-2 draw at Walkden. The home side went in front with a 20th minute penalty following a rash tackle by Craig Morris but within a minute Horwich were level when
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Beresford goal no lift for Lever
Little Lever Sports Club 1 Gregorians 3 LITTLE Lever were soundly thrashed 3-1 by reigning Lancashire Amateur League champions Gregorians. A poacher's goal from Chris Beresford, after a mistake by the Gregorians goalkeeper, put Lever in front. And that
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Eagle steal a late point
ELLESMERE and Spread Eagle had to settle for a point each in their Bolton Pioneer Sunday League 3-3 draw. Whitley put Ellesmere in front in the first half only for Gallagher to equalise. Just after half-time Whitley put Ellesmere in front again but 30
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All set for new summer league season
THE BSF Rounders League season will start on Monday, April 7. A series of Referees meetings have been arranged for Tuesday, March 4, at the Railway Club, Green Lane, Bolton, for new referees. Open meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, at
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Leigh take Heart from Rochdale win
LEIGH Athletic eased into second place in the Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division thanks to a 2-0 home win over Rochdale Sacred Heart. Gordon Walker and Neil Sumner scored either side of half-time to secure the points. Atherton Town were also
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Goals galore for cup kings
IT was cup weekend for a number of teams in the Bolton Boys Federation with a number players hitting goalscoring form. In the U14 County Cup, Oxford Grove have reached the LFA semi-final and, in the Manchester County Cup, Deans Youth and North Walkden
