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Firms warned over false data fees
BUSINESSES are being warned to be on their guard so they are not ripped off. Trading Standards have received a number of inquiries about firms who send invoices stating that bosses must register their businesses for data protection activities. Fees of
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Competition for computer programmers
THE British Computer Society is organising a top competition for computer programmers. They will be challenged to solve a series of complex programming problems on a "beat the clock" basis. Winning teams will take home valuable computer hardware and software
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Can readers help with a potted history?
HISTORIANS at Smithills Hall are hoping Bolton Evening News readers can shed some light on the history of a new addition to their collection. A silver-plated teapot has gone on show in the hall's Victorian section. Its inscription reads: "Presented to
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Join the biggest ever birdwatch
THE Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is challenging people to make Big Garden Birdwatch 2003 its biggest ever. Last year 1,823 people in Greater Manchester were part of the 262,000 nationally who took part in the 24 year old survey, which helps
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On this day - January 23
1556: An earthquake in Shensi Province, China, killed 830,000 people. 1806: William Pitt the Younger, twice British Prime Minister, died aged 47. 1900: The Battle of Spion Kop was fought during the Boer War. 1931: Anna Pavlova, Russian prima ballerina
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Real evidence
THE council have given us town centre CCTV; the police have promised a stronger police presence, and the Bolton Evening News has launched a crusade to crack down on crime. So why are there three town centre arson attacks, a Deansgate shop window smashed
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Events (from January 23)
The Caravan and Holiday Home Show, G-Mex, Manchester - An exhibition displaying caravan accessories and exhibits by Tourist Boards and ferry companies. Runs until Sunday Nantwich Town Nantwich Re-enactment: Holly Holy Day A re-enactment of the battle
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On this day - January 23
1561: The Elizabethan statesman and writer Francis Bacon was born in London. 1720: The South Sea "Bubble" speculation fever began. 1788: Lord Byron, English poet, was born George Gordon in London. He succeeded to his title through an uncle. 1901: Queen
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January 23
From the Evening News,1993: MENACES who make life threatening malicious calls to the fire brigade are being landed with huge bills to teach them a stinging lesson. As well as hefty fines and court costs for wasting the emergency service's time and putting
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England battered in Sydney
VB Series first final, Sydney: Australia 118-0 (12.2) beat England 117 all out (41 overs) by 10 wickets ENGLAND'S VB Series hopes were left in tatters after Australia cruised to a 10-wicket win in the opening game of the best-of-three finals in Sydney
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Spikey's a sell-out
PHOENIX Nights comedian Dave Spikey has sold out a home-town gig in three days. The Whittle-le-Woods comedian, voted Chorley's Face of Culture, broke local box office records by selling out the Chorley Town Hall gig. An extra date has been added on Friday
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Homes raided in four-hour burglary spree
POLICE today appealed for information about burglars who stole property worth thousands of pounds from three homes during a four-hour crime spree. Although police are not officially linking the incidents, a spokesman revealed they are looking for a black
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Demo over jailed council tax pensioner
FURIOUS friends and neighbours of a Chorley pensioner jailed for a third time for refusing to pay his council tax are planning to travel to Westminster to stage a demonstration. George Thistleton, 73, of Moor Road, was sentenced to 28 days by Chorley
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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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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. Crofters: M Hall/W Jacques (Vienna Lions
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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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PREVIEW: 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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Sam 's Press ban over Ricketts
SAM Allardyce has banned a national newspaper over a "fabricated" Michael Ricketts story. The Wanderers boss was riled by the report which he felt had an unsettling effect on Ricketts. He has immediately banned the paper from the Reebok and says he will
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Relegation trio named!
WEST Ham lost, Wanderers lost, but one major bookie believes there will be only one eventual winner out of the two. William Hill Premiership relegation odds have the Hammers escaping the drop with West Brom (1-8), Wanderers (2-7) and Sunderland (8-15)
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World class Campo blasts back
IVAN Campo has been called everything from a clown to an overweight pub player this season writes Neil Bonnar. And the biggest barrage of abuse hurled at him from television pundits came during his previous week's performance in the North East at Sunderland
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Wanderers' 1929 FA Cup Final programme for sale
A RARE programme from Wanderers' 1929 FA Cup Final triumph over Portsmouth is available for auction at Sotheby's on February 18 The victory completed a hat-trick of 1920s cup wins for Wanderers. Although valued at £500, this rare lot is expected to make
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Match stats from St James' Park
WHO did what and when, by Neil Bonnar. Wanderers (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN...7 No chance with the goal, great save late on from Robert's free kick and fine all round show. ANTHONY BARNESS...7 Some excellent defending frustrated the Newcastle forwards
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Star comic adds extra show date
STAR of Phoenix Nights and former North-west Comedian of the Year, Dave Spikey, has added an extra date to his stand up show at Chorley town hall. Best known for his role as Peter Kay's long suffering sidekick, Jerry St Claire in the hit Channel Four
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School celebrates continued improvement
STAFF and pupils at Smithills School were celebrating today after being named as one of the schools nationally to have maintained an improvement in their GCSE results every year since 1999. Secondary school league tables published today show that 45 per
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Group's mast campaign
A SAFETY group Mast Sanity is campaigning to have a telephone mast removed from outside the Cancer Unit at Manchester Royal Children's Hospital at Pendlebury. Mast Sanity has pledged its full support to helping local residents and parents of patients
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Warm-hearted firms wanted
BUSINESSES in Bolton are being asked to join forces with community groups to help local elderly people. The British Gas and Help the Aged partnership wants companies to take part in Warm Hearts Week -- from February 3-9 -- which aims to ensure older people
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Homes evacuated in blast alert
ABOUT 200 people were evacuated from their homes in Prestwich at midnight after an acetylene cylinder inside a garage was set alight. The fire was put out by firefighters at the domestic garage at the rear of Kings Road, near Sedgeley Park. A 200 metre
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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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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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Sex abuse allegations dropped
ALLEGATIONS that two council care workers sexually a severely disabled man have been dropped. Andrew Dyson and Paul Spencer had been accused of indecently assaulting the 34-year-old wheelchair bound man after being entrusted to wash and dress him between
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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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Funfair boss dies on holiday
FUNFAIR boss Henry Hill has died of a heart attack while on holiday in the Canary Islands. Henry senior -- or Big Henry as he was known in the showman's world -- was 58. The head of the biggest fairground operation in the area, he was one of eight brothers
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Santa raises cash for polio effort
THANKS to the support of Westhoughton residents, the Westhoughton Rotary Father Christmas collection raised £2,904. The money will now be distributed to local organisations. Westhoughton Rotary is also supporting the work of Rotary International in its
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Can readers help with a potted history?
HISTORIANS at Smithills Hall are hoping Bolton Evening News readers can shed some light on the history of a new addition to their collection. A silver-plated teapot has gone on show in the hall's Victorian section. Its inscription reads: "Presented to
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Star comic adds extra show date
STAR of Phoenix Nights and former North-west Comedian of the Year, Dave Spikey, has added an extra date to his stand up show at Chorley town hall. Best known for his role as Peter Kay's long suffering sidekick, Jerry St Claire in the hit Channel Four
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EXCLUSIVE: Sam ready for Premiership cash gamble
SAM Allardyce is ready to gamble on keeping Wanderers in the Premiership writes Bolton Evening News Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock The Reebok boss admits it is a risky business but he is asking chairman Phil Gartside and his directors to provide
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On stage (from January 23)
Farnworth Performing Arts Company present Sleeping Beauty, Astley Bridge Theatre Church, Seymour Road, Bolton. Runs until Saturday, 7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm, adults £7.50, children (under 15) £5, 50p discount per ticket for groups of 10+ Bolton Little Theatre
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Fans keep supporters on the ball
TWO football fans are keeping the supporters of an amateur team on the ball -- by producing a 60-page programme for home games. Neil Roberts and Nick Timperley are the editors of The Riv's Review, which is packed with news, views, facts and figures on
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Winter exodus rocks rounders
FARNWORTH Winter Rounders League has now lost four teams since the start of the season. Royal Hotel withdrew in the early weeks, but since the turn of the year The Volunteer, Tonge Moor Conservative Club and Mytham Ladies have all pulled out. To add to
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It's a woman's working world BY NICOLA MOSTYN
I READ an article last week about women employed in manual trades and I had a kind of epiphany (and it's not often you get one of those in front of A Question Of Sport). Forget about writing the great British novel -- I'm all for becoming a plumber. First
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January 21
From the Evening News 1993: BILL Clinton, whose secret service codename was Elvis, celebrated his inauguration as US President by rockin' on through a night of inaugural balls - he stopped at 12 galas attended by more than 63,000 people, and at one be
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Awards deadline
NOMINATIONS for this year's Big Difference Awards close on February 14. The awards are run by the Big Issue in the North and celebrate people and organisations who make a difference to their communities. Categories include big business, small/medium enterprises
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Nursery places boost
MORE than 1,000 new childcare places will be created in Bolton if plans get Government approval. The places will be created in playgroups, day nurseries, after-school or holiday clubs and with childminders under the Bolton Early Years Development and
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Search is on for Britain's oldest dog
A NATIONWIDE search to find Britain's oldest dog is underway. So far, the oldest dog discovered is a 25-year-old Collie called Bramble, living in Somerset. But, VetPlus, a complementary pet treatment company based in Lancashire, is hoping to find a dog
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Roosters name strong squad for Reebok clash
NATIONAL Rugby League champions the Sydney Roosters have named a powerful squad to take on St Helens in the annual World Club Challenge at the Reebok Stadium in February. Coach Ricky Stuart has called on former Kangaroos captain Brad Fittler and Great
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On this day - January 21
AD 304: Saint Agnes was martyred -- burnt at the stake at aged 13 when she refused to marry the husband chosen by her father. 1793: Louis XVI, King of France since 1774, was guillotined after being found guilty of treason. 1846: The Daily News, the newspaper
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Kicking racism out of soccer
A NEW community group kicks-off its activities with an event to help boot racism out of football. The Afro-Caribbean Opportunities Initiative is inviting children aged 11 and 12 to compete in a football tournament at Radcliffe Borough's Stainton Park
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Bid for historic Shakers FA Cup programme
A RARE turn of the century FA Cup Final programme, when Bury FC won the trophy 6-0, could fetch £5,000 when it goes for auction. Experts at Sotheby's expect the collectors' item to attract much attention when it goes under the hammer next month. It is
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Terrific tim stokes up a golden treat
GOLDLINE TROPHY semi-final (at Atherton Colllieries) Prestwich Heys...2 Atherton LR...1 (Heys win on Golden Goal in extra time) TIM STOKES headed Prestwich Heys into a Reebok Stadium final appearance against Atherton Collieries with a goal that was truly
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Uniting to fight cancer
RESIDENTS, schools and youth groups are being urged to join forces with communities around the world to raise money for International Childhood Cancer Day on February 15. Events are being arranged in 46 countries, including America and Brazil to help
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Gift to savour Charter events
A SPECIAL souvenir of the Bolton Charter celebrations is on offer this weekend. Copies of the Charter and the official souvenir brochure are still on sale at the Ticket and Information Centre in the Town Hall and at the Bolton Central Library shop. And
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Take That Van Man
EX-Take That singer Mark Owen will be telling people why he loves his van in an event at the Caravan and Holiday Home show at the G-Mex this weekend.
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Police to learn Urdu
POLICE officers are learning Urdu as part of a force's drive to improve relations with ethnic minorities. Officers from south Manchester are starting a 15-week course in conversational Urdu. It is being run at the request of officers from Greater Manchester
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Join the biggest ever birdwatch
THE Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is challenging people to make Big Garden Birdwatch 2003 its biggest ever. Last year 1,823 people in Greater Manchester were part of the 262,000 nationally who took part in the 24 year old survey, which helps
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Cliff serves up a tennis treat
EVERGREEN pop star and tennis fanatic Sir Cliff Richard is leading a drive to encourage more children in Bolton to play the sport. Sir Cliff has set up a nationwide Tennis Trail, and Bolton is the second stop on the tour. The star will not visit Bolton
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Private finance learning centre 'will be a success'
A NEW school and community centre will be a success despite national criticism of the Private Finance Initiative scheme used to secure the money for it, a Bolton education official says. The £9.5 million Castle Hill Community Learning Resources Centre
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Elliot, the boy everyone loved
A LITTLE boy who touched the hearts of local people has lost his courageous fight for life. Elliot Whyte was born with hydrocephalus -- fluid on the brain -- and cerebral palsy, and spurred people to raise hundreds of pounds for a special light room at
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Life gets better with cash help
GARDENING equipment, educational toys and a football team kit are just some of the items which money from the Let's Get Involved in Great Lever community projects fund is helping to buy. It is also paying for a local multi-cultural celebration. In its
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Plenty to purr about as panto goes Dutch
Puss in Boots, Farnworth Performing Arts Company, Astley Bridge Theatre Church, Runs until Saturday: JUST when you think the festive period is over, along comes another panto. Not being familiar with Puss in Boots, I went along not knowing what really
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Cliff serves up a tennis treat
EVERGREEN pop star and tennis fanatic Sir Cliff Richard is leading a drive to encourage more children in Bolton to play the sport. Sir Cliff has set up a nationwide Tennis Trail, and Bolton is the second stop on the tour. The star will not visit Bolton
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We want pay-outs - asbestos victims
VICTIMS of asbestos-related diseases in Greater Manchester are demanding compensation pay-outs. Former workers at Rochdale-based Turner and Newall demonstrated outside the firm's insurers, Royal Sun Alliance in Liverpool. The demonstration coincides with
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CONTESTANTS are needed to take part in the new version of the 1980s quiz show Treasure Hunt.
You can contact makers of the new series, which was originally presented by Anneka Rice, by calling the hotline on 0207 287 8745, or by e-mailing them at: treasurehunt@chatsworth-tv.co.uk
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Distribution deal for paint firm
A BOLTON paints company has secured an important new distributorship. Carltonian Classic Finishes in Carlton Street can now distribute high performance coatings manufactured by Rust-Oleum Mathys. Mr Bob Taylor, Sales Director for Carltonian, said today
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Find out what you're missing
HORWICH web company Webshak is offering free marketing to selected companies to show them how much business they are missing. Webshak is giving a seminar in conjunction with Business Link North Manchester at Commerce House, Bolton on February 21. It is
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Dancing in the streets
A NEW Bolton business is organising a "Streetdance" competition which it thinks will be a North-west winner. More than 100 dancers aged "eight to 80" are expected to take part in the event at the Thwaites Theatre in Blackburn on Saturday, March 15. It
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January 23
From the Evening News,1993: MENACES who make life threatening malicious calls to the fire brigade are being landed with huge bills to teach them a stinging lesson. As well as hefty fines and court costs for wasting the emergency service's time and putting
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January 21-22
From the Evening News, January 22, 1993 - BOLTON is to have its first black Mayor. Long-serving Afro-Caribbean Cllr. Campbell Benjamin, 78, who has represented the Breightmet ward for 13 years, was voted into the prestigious office last night by his fellow
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Policy damage
THE report of the Audit Commission into schools built under Private Finance Initiative funding arrangements clearly shows the policy to be nonsense. In many instances, the quality of the buildings is poor compared to those built under conventional public
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Americans are after Iraq's oil
I AGREE with Bolton Quakers, also J Evans (Letters, January 18). Oil is what Bush is after, also dominance of the world. No longer are we ruled by elected politicians. Big business rules now. Faceless money men rule this planet. We should all be scared
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Pedestrian road victims
CORRESPONDENT Geoffrey Breakell makes the point that 84 per cent of accidents resulting in death or serious injury to pedestrians are the "fault" of the pedestrian. So what is his point? That we don't have to do anything to reduce pedestrian deaths and
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Crazy strategy over crime and punishment
LORD Chief Justice Woolf says that burglars should be more leniently treated and not sent to prison. Furthermore, the Lord Chancellor Lord Irvine says he agrees with him. This would be laughable were it not for the fact that these two gentlemen are supposed
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All steamed up over the state of our country
I FEEL I must put pen to paper over the disgusting state of our country. I have always enjoyed reading the papers -- the Bolton Evening News every weekday and Saturday -- but each week the news is becoming harder to bear and I grow more angry as I read
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Firefighters dispute and harsh reality
FIREFIGHTERS are lacking in patriotism by defending their pay and conditions of service, and the right of the community to a well-motivated and efficient public service; according, that is, to some politicians and some sections of the media. What is it
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What to do in Bolton on Friday
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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Town opens its first public library in 1853
IN 1853, Bolton's first public library was opened, the third town in the country to adopt the Public Libraries Act of 1850. It was housed on the first floor of the Exchange Building, on the corner of Victoria Square and Newport Street (I am sure you recognise
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Can readers help with a potted history?
HISTORIANS at Smithills Hall are hoping Bolton Evening News readers can shed some light on the history of a new addition to their collection. A silver-plated teapot has gone on show in the hall's Victorian section. Its inscription reads: "Presented to
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On this day - January 23
1556: An earthquake in Shensi Province, China, killed 830,000 people. 1806: William Pitt the Younger, twice British Prime Minister, died aged 47. 1900: The Battle of Spion Kop was fought during the Boer War. 1931: Anna Pavlova, Russian prima ballerina
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January 21-22
From the Evening News, January 22, 1993 - BOLTON is to have its first black Mayor. Long-serving Afro-Caribbean Cllr. Campbell Benjamin, 78, who has represented the Breightmet ward for 13 years, was voted into the prestigious office last night by his fellow
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Grand start for Scouts
SCOUTS looking to raise for £30,000 for work to be completed on their hut are delighted after receiving their first big donation. Chorley Masons presented the 1st Euxton Scout group with a cheque for £1,000 to help with the final building and preparation
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Rubbish giant asks for a rethink
THE world's first giant motorised dustbin rumbled into East Lancashire this week. The Reth!nk Rubbish Giant Bin visited Chorley to encourage people to recycle more of their rubbish. Measuring more than three metres high and 2.5metres wide, the giant bin
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Night of jazz
Ian Stopes and Dave Hopkins present A night of jazz at PizzaExpress, South King Street, Manchester on Friday (January 24), 7.30pm.
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PREVIEW: We can win at Newcastle - Youri
YOURI Djorkaeff struck an optimistic note as he considered the odds stacked against Wanderers ending Newcastle's formidable home run tonight writes Gordon Sharrock "We really have nothing to lose," the French maestro admitted. "Newcastle are fantastic
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Spanish target still real for Sam
SAM Allardyce is still pursuing Valencia striker Salva Ballesta, according to reports in Spain. The Wanderers' boss suggested last week that the 27-year-old Spain international was out of his price range but the player's agent, Juan Maraver, reckons a
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Greek ace in talks
GEORGE Koumantarakis, FC Basle's Greek-born South African international striker who has been linked with Wanderers, is having talks with Preston today.
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Wanderers' relegation route
Newcastle United 1 Wanderers 0: IF football did not bother with goals Wanderers would be one of the best teams in the league writes Neil Bonnar As it is they are in dire trouble of playing quality football all the way into the First Division. Wanderers
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Private finance learning centre 'will be a success'
A NEW school and community centre will be a success despite national criticism of the Private Finance Initiative scheme used to secure the money for it, a Bolton education official says. The £9.5 million Castle Hill Community Learning Resources Centre
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Fee rise sparks student debt dismay
STUDENT leaders in Bolton have reacted with dismay to news that tuition fees are to almost treble. A higher education funding shake-up announced by Education Secretary Charles Clarke yesterday (Wednesday) means students will face increased tuition fees
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Committee clean bowled on sale bid
WINDSOR Park will continue to be the home of Chorley Cricket Club after members overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by the committee to sell the ground. Just 16 members voted in favour of the plan to sell Windsor Park and move to a new ground in Buckshaw
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Armed raid on shop
A GUNMAN stole cash from a shop in Whitefield after threatening a 70-year-old woman behind the counter. He walked into the Late Shop, in Fountain Place, at 7.30pm and the sales assistant to empty the till. She did and the robber escaped. No shots were
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Carrie tuned in for final
BLONDE singer Carrie Fitzpatrick is climbing the ladder to music stardom. The 22-year-old from Bolton made it to the final 12 of a national singing competition staged in London. And although she did not win the contest, she beat hundreds of hopefuls and
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Breakfast treat in store
CUSTOMERS visiting Asda, on Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge, for breakfast until Saturday, will have the chance of winning a breakfast hamper as part of Farmhouse Breakfast Week. Another "breakfast" party with a difference will be held for St Paul's Rainbow
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Bob backs recycling
THE former Blockbusters host Bob Holness is giving the environment a helping hand by recycling his Christmas cards in support of the Woodland Trust. The quiz show presenter is one of many to take part in the scheme which encourages people to take their
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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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Teenagers to appear on robbery charges
TWO teenagers were due to appear at Bolton magistrates court today charged with robbery. Both are aged in their late teens and are from Westhoughton, police said. Four teenagers were held yesterday following incidents at seven homes across Westhoughton
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Bid to outlaw noisy fireworks
BOLTON MP David Crausby will be supporting a bid to reduce the noise levels of fireworks. Mr Crausby, MP for Bolton North-east, is backing Bill Tynan's proposal for a Fireworks Bill which he will submit to the House of Commons on February 28. He said:
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Gift to savour Charter events
A SPECIAL souvenir of the Bolton Charter celebrations is on offer this weekend. Copies of the Charter and the official souvenir brochure are still on sale at the Ticket and Information Centre in the Town Hall and at the Bolton Central Library shop. And
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Cliff serves up a tennis treat
EVERGREEN pop star and tennis fanatic Sir Cliff Richard is leading a drive to encourage more children in Bolton to play the sport. Sir Cliff has set up a nationwide Tennis Trail, and Bolton is the second stop on the tour. The star will not visit Bolton
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January gig guide
Supergrass at Manchester Apollo, 7.30pm, 17.50, standing downstairs. January 24. January 25 Peter Kay at Manchester Apollo, 7.30pm, £21.50, fully seated. January 28 Chris Rea and Chris Difford, 8pm, £22.50, fully seated. January 31 The Drifters play Albert
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Children's bible time in Harwood
PASTOR Ron Stidham, of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Harwood, led the popular summertime event - "Children's Bible Time" - in a marquee next to Walsh's Institute, Longsight, in August, 1982.
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My day as a virtual mum
THE birth of a baby is a life changing event. Reporter Alison Barton became a "single mum" for a day to find out just what looking after a newborn involves. This is the diary of her life with "Dolly." NEVER before has a usual 20 minute journey in the
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Dancing in the streets
A NEW Bolton business is organising a "Streetdance" competition which it thinks will be a North-west winner. More than 100 dancers aged "eight to 80" are expected to take part in the event at the Thwaites Theatre in Blackburn on Saturday, March 15. It
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Town opens its first public library in 1853
IN 1853, Bolton's first public library was opened, the third town in the country to adopt the Public Libraries Act of 1850. It was housed on the first floor of the Exchange Building, on the corner of Victoria Square and Newport Street (I am sure you recognise
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January 16-17
From the Evening News, January 17, 1993: COUNCILLORS have increased car parking charges by nine per cent -- three times the rate of inflation. The rise means contract parking in Bow Street and Cheadle Square will increase by £30 and £35 a year. The strategy
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Drugs stolen in raid
A LARGE quantity of drugs has been stolen from the Oakhill Trading Estate in Salford. Thieves broke into Medihealth, in Derbyshire Road, and stole about 1,400 Diazepam tablets and 5,000 Dihydrocodeine tablets. Insp Jim Dolan said: "The drugs which were
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Talented pupils take road safety challenge
A GROUP of youngsters have been highly praised for raising road safety awareness. Four teenagers from Sharples School were runners-up in a national competition organised by the road group Brake. Craig McKee, aged 15; Mubarak Dawood, aged 16; Sameer Ali
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City's schools boost
MANCHESTER City Council will consult schools and parents on city-wide plans to provide more places in primary schools which are oversubscribed. The proposals are contained in a review of primary school places in the city. The council must satisfy Government
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Games sculpture
A MODEL of a proposed new sculpture to mark the success of last year's Commonwealth Games is to be unveiled. If planning permission is approved, Thomas Heatherwick's sculpture "B of the Bang" will be the tallest structure in the UK, standing at 22m high
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Fans keep supporters on the ball
TWO football fans are keeping the supporters of an amateur team on the ball -- by producing a 60-page programme for home games. Neil Roberts and Nick Timperley are the editors of The Riv's Review, which is packed with news, views, facts and figures on
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Bid for FA Cup History
A RARE FA Cup final programme from the 1903, when Bury FC won the trophy 10-0 on aggregate, could fetch £5,000 when it goes for auction. Experts at Sotheby's expect the collectors' item to attract much attention when it goes under the hammer next month
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Speeders give folk the hump
BATTLING residents are celebrating victory in their seven year long battle for speed calming measures in the road outside their homes. For most people the sight of the road on their doorstep being dug up would not be one to relish, but for George Niblo
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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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Wanderers release two
REPUBLIC of Ireland U-18 midfielder Ciaran Ryan and Northern Ireland U-18 defender Wayne Buchanan have been released by Wanderers.
