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Razor rewind at barber's
SHAVES with a traditional cut-throat razor are making a comeback at a Bolton barber's shop. Young men are enjoying an old-fashioned hot towel and lather de-whiskering at Dean Cocozza's shop in Deansgate. Wielding the razor is 25-year-old Ayhan Gungor,
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January 30
From the Evening News, 1993: HORWICH Town Councillor Bob Ronson says lives could be lost if the threatened closure of Bolton Royal Infirmary is given the go-ahead. Both he and his wife Cllr. Barbara Ronson are so incensed by the proposed closure that
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Fleeing terror
ALL credit to Bolton South-east MP Brian Iddon for appealing to Home Secretary David Blunkett over the fate of the 25 Kurdish asylum seekers currently living in Bolton. There's something of a contradiction in claiming that Iraq is a safe country to return
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It won't be a war for oil
I WOULD like to respond to the letter from P Allen (January 23). I disagree that Bush wants Iraq's oil. They would only account for about 2-3 per cent of America's supply .... not worth going to war for! As for dominance of the world ... give me a break
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Blair should take the stance of Eisenhower
THE Bolton Stop the War Coalition is campaigning against what increasingly looks like an imminent war on Iraq, with regular street petitioning on Saturdays from 12-1pm by the off-precinct pumping engine; with delegations to see the Bolton MPs, as well
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By Dr Brian Iddon, Member of Parliament for Bolton South East
IN November, I was drawn out number 17 (out of 20) in the Private Members Bill ballot, and I have chosen to adopt the Marine Safety Bill. Its Second Reading is scheduled for February 28. I have been interested in safety at sea since my election to Parliament
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When having to queue was a way of life
DAYS were when people had to queue for most things in life, rather than now mainly just at the sales . . . This photograph was taken in 1949, when rationing was still around, of course, and the caption in the paper read: "The first job after the holiday
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On this day - January 30
1606: Sir Everard Digby, Thomas Winter, John Grant and Thomas Bates werehung, drawn and quartered for their part in Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot. 1649: Charles I, convicted of treason, was beheaded on a scaffold outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall
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How many miners died in the Pretoria disaster -344 or 343?
The story of the Pretoria Pit disaster at Westhoughton on December 21, 1910, is well known, of course. It was one of the country's worst-ever mining disasters with 344 miners losing their lives. But just a moment. Are we sure? Were they all miners? It
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Clarion night out
BOLTON Clarion will be holding their club dinner in the Lancaster Suite at the Town Hall on February 21. Awards to last year's champions, will be presented by Neil Orrell, a former club member back in the 50s and 60s. Cabaret entertainment and dancing
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Reward for return of stolen pigeon
A PIGEON fancier is distraught after burglars stole his pet homing pigeon. The grey and blue checked cock called Harry was taken from the garage in Maud Street, Chorley. And the upset owner, who does not wish to be named, is offering a reward for information
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Service is fair' - report
THE revenue and benefits service provided by South Ribble Borough Council is fair and has promising prospects for improvement, according to an Audit Commission report. Inspectors gave the service, which covers Leyland and Samlesbury, a one star rating
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Vandals damage memorial to murdered Ryan
VANDALS have damaged a school memorial garden dedicated to murdered pupil Ryan Mason just before the first anniversary of his death. Children arrived at Queensbridge Primary School in Farnworth on Wednesday to discover the damage to the peaceful oasis
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Jazz: what's on and where
JERIATRIC JAZZ: The Cotton Tree, Prince Street, Bolton. With special guest David Luckhurst (bass). Thursday, February 6. 8.30-11.30. £1. THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: The Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every
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Lostock sign Shah for second season
LOSTOCK cricket club have re-appointed Rehman Shah as their professional for the coming season. The Pakistan all-rounder had a successful season for the Bolton Association side last year taking 76 wickets and scoring over 550 runs. The club's indoor nets
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11th hour move for Ricketts?
THE arrival of Salva Ballesta from Valencia - another success for manager Sam Allardyce's patience and dogged determination - has fuelled speculation that Michael Ricketts could still be targeted for an 11th hour move to Spurs. Glenn Hoddle yesterday
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Crucial date for Wanderers - Sam
SAM Allardyce says Tuesday's home defeat by Everton has plunged his side into "grave, grave danger," with the next two games against Birmingham and West Brom now crucial in the fight for survival. "The 21 points we have taken from our 25 games is relegation
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Relegation countdown: Who plays where
WANDERERS are deeply embroiled in the relegation countdown so here is a handy guide to find where and when the opposition is playing over the closing months: WEST HAM Fixtures Sun Feb 2: Liverpool H 14:00 Sat Feb 8: Leeds United A 15:00 Sun Feb 23: West
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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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Students' art memorial to Holocaust
CREATIVE students from Bolton have produced dozens of pieces of art for an exhibition about the Holocaust. Ten pupils from Sharples School took part in the extra-curricular project, to commemorate Holocaust memorial day on Monday -- with the work on public
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New head's plans for Boys Division
THE new headmaster at Bolton School Boys Division is determined to explore dynamic ideas to improve the school, even though it already achieves impressive results. Mervyn Brooker, who is responsible for 1,106 pupils at the independent school, says there
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Bob swoops for Doe Hey double
BOB Fearnhead was in prime position in both the Wednesday and Sunday Opens on Doe Hey. In the nine-pegger of the Wednesday match, he caught nothing but bits to take the match with 3lbs-13ozs. Second was Neville Gregory with two perch for 2lbs-2ozs and
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Staff thanked over evacuation
BURY Council and emergency services staff have been thanked for the smooth evacuation and care of 200 people in Prestwich during a major incident. Special plans were put into operation in the Sedgley Park area when a fire broke out in a garage which contained
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Robbers take £2,000 watch at knifepoint
A MAN was robbed at knifepoint and ordered to hand over his £2,000 watch. The victim, aged 45, who lives in Bolton, was walking towards his car, parked in Chorley New Road, Horwich, when he noticed it had been damaged. Two men -- one armed with a knife
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MP Hoyle calls for D-Day tribute
MP LINDSAY Hoyle is calling on the Government to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Second World War D-Day landings. The Labour MP for Chorley, who represents people in Adlington, has tabled a motion in the House of Commons. As yet, the Government
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Sniffer dog is anti-drug weapon
A SPANIEL called Charlie is ready to spring into action and sniff out drugs and drug-related crime on the town's streets. Two-year-old Charlie will be the scourge of drug dealers and drug users, carrying out routine searches in public places including
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Terror suspects still being quizzed
FOUR suspected terrorists arrested in Manchester are still being questioned by detectives at Scotland Yard. One of the men, a 35-year-old North African, was taken into custody from a house in Deal Street, Pimhole, Bury, during a dawn raid yesterday. All
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Bear up for real beer bash
BEER and bears go on sale side-by-side at the three day Bent and Bongs Beer bash which opens tonight (Thursday) at the Formby Hall, Atherton. The 14th festival organised by Atherton and Tyldesley Round Table and CAMRA will draw thousands of drinkers and
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EXCLUSIVE: Injury shock for Wanderers star Mike
WANDERERS defender Mike Whitlow could be out for up to two months after suffering a medial ligament injury in training. We apologise for an earlier report which briefly appeared stating Whitlow was suffering from a cruciate ligament injury. The veteran
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Comedy at the Halls
Bolton's own Peter Kay headlines the array of acts lining up to appear at the Albert Halls . . . along with such well known names as Harry Hill (March 21), Bobby Davro (May 30), and Aussie comic and songwriter, Kevin Wilson (June 19). Uri Geller is "Back
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Shot down by friendly fire
Ormskirk 27 Bolton RUFC 15: BOLTON took a break from league action at the weekend and travelled to Ormskirk for a friendly fixture. Bolton were hoping to use the game to build on last week's league victory but the opening quarter was dominated by the
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Tenacious Tigers shut out Eccles
Eccles 6 Leigh East Tigers 36: FOR the second week in a row the Tigers showed great defence to keep their Eccles opposition at bay. They stopped the home side from scoring in the second half, running in 16 points without reply and defending some 18 tackles
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Crime views
BOLTON Police will be holding a drop-in session at Brownlow Fold Community Centre in Eskrick Street on Wednesday (Feb 5), between noon and 8pm.
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Depleted Mets' brave effort ends in defeat
BOLTON Mets ARLFC could only muster 13 players for their game at Waterhead and were made to pay by the strong Oldham outfit. Waterhead opened the scoring after just five minutes, then followed it up with another minutes later. It looked as if the Mets
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Leroy gets a run
FORMER Lance Todd Trophy winner Leroy Rivett will make his Leigh Centurions debut at Swinton this weekend writes Mike Hulme Flying winger Rivett will come into a Leigh backline already bristling with pace as the Centurions look to make it two wins from
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January 29
From the Evening News, 1993: A BAN on smoking in public places should be brought in by the Government . . . say Bolton smokers. That's the starting result of a survey the Evening News conducted after a woman was awarded £15,000 by her employers when she
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The hunt goes on for Tyrone
MARK Patterson has not given up on signing Sheffield United's young striker Tyrone Thompson. The Leigh RMI boss was disappointed a deal fell through at the 11th hour last week when Blades' boss Neil Warnock had to call up Thompson for the FA Cup tie with
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Pensioners urged to claim heating grant
PENSIONERS are being urged by Leigh MP Andy Burnham to claim their winter fuel payments before the March 31 deadline. Last year, 50,000 households in Leigh benefited from the £200 grant to help pay winter heating bills. Mr Burnham said: "The payment was
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Laser clinic leads way in fight against acne
A LASER clinic in Bolton is at the centre of a major breakthrough in the treatment of acne. A pilot study carried out in London revealed a single dose of laser treatment can clear up to half an afflicted person's spots. And the treatment is now available
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Students' art memorial to Holocaust
CREATIVE students from Bolton have produced dozens of pieces of art for an exhibition about the Holocaust. Ten pupils from Sharples School took part in the extra-curricular project, to commemorate Holocaust memorial day on Monday -- with the work on public
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Bus boost
PUBLIC transport in the North-west is set to receive a £2.5 million cash boost to set up new rural bus schemes.
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Police chief gets top island posting
THE new police commissioner for the Solomon Islands was due to be sworn in to his post later. William Morrell is a former chief superintendent of Greater Manchester Police. His new job is funded by the European Union and the UK Government. The South Pacific
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Turtles on the move
SOME of the largest sea turtles of the world have travelled from the Blackpool Tower Aquarium to the Brighton Sea Life Centre overnight. The turtles are over 50 years old and weigh around 127kg each, and have outgrown their Blackpool home. They are to
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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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The Hypochondriac at The Octagon, runs until February 22
MICHAEL MEARS was the lucky man hired to measure screen star Gwyneth Paltrow's inside leg. But the actor's big screen moment was scrapped when the filming schedule for Shakespeare In Love had to be cut short -- and his scene was scrapped. Instead, the
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Saints' dinner
HORWICH St. Mary's Junior Football Club are staging a Sportsman's Dinner at Rivington Hall Barn on Saturday, February 8 with guest speaker David Johnson (ex- Liverpool, Everton, and England) and comedian Trevor Wallace. Tickets are £30 each available
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New Year boost for Beales
THE group which owns Bolton's Deansgate store Whitakers says it has grounds for cautious optimism after a good New Year. Bournemouth-based Beale plc has announced preliminary results for the 12 months up to November 2. Operating profit is down 30.7 per
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We do need the proof on Iraq's power
I WOULD Like to congratulate you on your articles and editorial comment (January 27) on the threat of war in Iraq, and to endorse your conclusion that "we do need some kind of cast-iron proof of Saddam's evil intent before hell is unleashed". I would,
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Saddam can't just be left to create havoc
I HAVE read so many letters that urge more time and caution before attempting to remove Saddam Hussein. It really upsets me to think that people would rather turn the other cheek than be instrumental in solving such a problem. When action was called to
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Days out fair
THIS year's Great Days Out Fair, in the Premier Suite at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday, March 1, will be celebrating its 21st birthday. Organised annually by the North West Tourist Board, the show is supported by the Cumbria, Northumbria and Yorkshire
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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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Signs of change on town's streets
IN 1934, there were not many cars on the road compared with today, but obviously they created some problems, and new motoring and pedestrian signs were being erected in Bolton "to assist road safety". The pictures showed, left, one of the new signs, with
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MP Hoyle calls for D-Day tribute
MP LINDSAY Hoyle is calling on the Government to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Second World War D-Day landings. The Labour MP for Chorley, who represents people in Adlington, has tabled a motion in the House of Commons. As yet, the Government
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Pensioners urged to claim heating grant
PENSIONERS are being urged by Leigh MP Andy Burnham to claim their winter fuel payments before the March 31 deadline. Last year, 50,000 households in Leigh benefited from the £200 grant to help pay winter heating bills. Mr Burnham said: "The payment was
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January 30
From the Evening News, 1993: HORWICH Town Councillor Bob Ronson says lives could be lost if the threatened closure of Bolton Royal Infirmary is given the go-ahead. Both he and his wife Cllr. Barbara Ronson are so incensed by the proposed closure that
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Lostock sign Shah for second season
LOSTOCK cricket club have re-appointed Rehman Shah as their professional for the coming season. The Pakistan all-rounder had a successful season for the Bolton Association side last year taking 76 wickets and scoring over 550 runs. The club's indoor nets
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Web links for the cricket World Cup in South Africa
HERE at the Bolton Evening News we can't hope to compete with some of the fantastic cricket web sites for World Cup coverage. The BBC has just launched its own dedicated site HERE and we think you'll find it is one of the best. Butdon't forget our own
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Bobbies go on beat in trouble spots
BOBBIES are going on the beat as police aim to introduce a higher presence in problem areas of Chorley. Two officers -- known as community-based managers -- have been assigned to the Eaves Lane and the Liptrott estate areas. They aim to tackle crime by
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Appeal to find pub gunman
POLICE today renewed their appeal for information after a man stormed into a pub brandishing an air rifle. The gunman struck at the Elephant and Castle, in Bolton Road, Chorley, and fired at several windows. A police helicopter was called to the scene
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Cells plea may be debated in Commons
A CAMPAIGN to reopen police cells in Chorley could be heading for the House of Commons. Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle said he is aiming for a debate in the Commons to seek government support for his proposals. Police chiefs took the decision not to upgrade
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Series of stone thefts is weighty issue
THIEVES took hundreds of pounds worth of ornamental stones from nine neighbouring homes. The stones included parts of walls or gateposts in Chorley, and included valuable pieces worth up to £500. Decorative coping stones worth £100 were stolen from a
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Cross Cup draw
WALSHAW begin their defence of the Bolton Cricket Association's Cross Cup with an away trip to Clifton. Champions Spring View also have to travel with a first round game at Daisy Hil. Other first round ties are: Astley & Tyldesley v Standish, Adlington
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Praise for the Reebok Lord
THE young but highly-rated Swedish defender Ndiwa Lord-Kangana is also arriving at the Reebok today - with less than 36 hours to go to the transfer deadline. The 18-year-old from the Djurgardens club has agreed a one-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed
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Wanderers 1, Everton 2: Reports and reaction
ALL the preview reports and reaction from Wanderers' clash with Everton at the Reebok updated throughout the day on this site. You can find reaction to the Everton defeat HERE while we provide comprehensive coverage of all Wanderers matches this season
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I want Ricketts to stay - Sam
SAM Allardyce has revealed that he is "90 per cent sure" that Michael Ricketts will still be a Bolton player after the transfer window closes on Friday. The Wanderers' boss made it crystal clear that he wants to keep his top scorer at the Reebok despite
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Sam's tactics under fire from fans
WANDERERS fans remain hopeful but the Everton defeat has left them worried. Chris Mills of Ainsworth said: "Before Tuesday I was reasonably confident we could stay up. But we were out-thought and out-fought by a pretty average Everton side. "I appreciate
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Duo bowled over by award
TWO Bolton men have earned Millennium awards for giving up their free time to teach cricket to children. Andy Caunce and Anthony Harris spend Saturdays during the summer running coaching sessions for youngsters at Walshaw Cricket Club. And after putting
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Personally speaking -- at a cost of £25,000
TICKETS to see Peter Kay sell out within hours. Yet those with a bit more money in their pockets could snap up a personal appearance, costing anything up to £25,000. That puts him in the same bracket as other big-name celebrities such as fellow comedians
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Mum thrown out of home sleeps in car
A MOTHER-OF-THREE has been sleeping in a car after being evicted from her council house. Karen Grundy, aged 31, has been sleeping in her Toyota Carina since last Thursday when she and her three children, aged 12, eight and five, were asked to leave their
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Call-outs for army crews
GREEN Goddess crews were called out to three small fires during the second day of the 48-hour walk-out yesterday. Army crews were called to a small fire inside a works unit at Raikes Lane Industrial Estate in Bolton at 11.13am but two Green Goddesses
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Comet worker on trial for theft
A WORKER for Comet in Leigh has denied stealing £1,000 takings from a security bag. Bolton Crown Court was told that although there was no direct link implicating administrative assistant Nicholas Yardley in the theft there was strong circumstantial evidence
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Bus lane plans get green light
A MULTI-million pound scheme which could see journey times from Leigh to Manchester cut by a third has had part of its route approved. A Government inspector said that work to build a guided bus route on the A580 East Lancashire Road could go ahead, irrespective
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Krikken benefit
KARL Krikken will finish his benefit year with a mixed sportsmans dinner at Bradshaw Cricket Club on February 15. The wicketkeeper, who played for Astley Bridge and Lostock before joining Derbyshire, has just been appointed coach of the Second Eleven.
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Where to watch the World Cup
HERE at the Bolton Evening News we can't hope to compete with some of the fantastic cricket web sites for World Cup coverage. The BBC has just launched its own dedicated site HERE and we think you'll find it is one of the best. And don't forget our own
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Netball plea
BOLTON Lads and Girls Club are hoping to start up a netball team and are looking for girls to come along for practice on Wednesday at 6-7pm. Anyone interested should call Colin or Joanne on 540100.
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Personally speaking -- at a cost of £25,000
TICKETS to see Peter Kay sell out within hours. Yet those with a bit more money in their pockets could snap up a personal appearance, costing anything up to £25,000. That puts him in the same bracket as other big-name celebrities such as fellow comedians
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Hilton spring biggest Warburton Cup shock
IN the Warburton Cup Division Two outfit Hilton C produced the biggest surprise with victory over Premier team Lostock by a decisive 6-3 margin. Trebles were recorded by Mark Willows and John Brinkworth. Ramsbottom B giving five points start to Mosses
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Monkey business BY NICOLA MOSTYN
THERE is a series on Channel 5 that makes me so exhausted with the awfulness of modern entertainment that I want to put my head down the toilet. It is called Monkey Magic. For those who may be tempted to tune in I'll warn you now that the name, filched
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Put Bulldog Spirit back into Bolton
A GROUP of enthusiastic rugby league players are attempting to set up a new team in the central Bolton area. The Bolton Bulldogs plan to play their games at a venue within easy reach of the town centre and will be an open age group side for players over
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Dancers' grant
A GROUP of morris dancers, The Leyland Morris Men, have received a £25,000 Lottery Heritage Fund grant to research their history. The dancers aim to release their own book and video.
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Beckham in OK Corral 'shoot-out'
MANCHESTER United footballer David Beckham faces a shoot-out at the OK Corral as he turns cowboy in the latest Pepsi advert. The multi-million pound advert pits the England captain against Real Madrid in a spoof spaghetti western. Team-mates Juan Sebastian
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Anger over trains that will miss out Bolton
A FURIOUS Bolton councillor has accused rail bosses of secretly axing some long distance services which serve the town. A surprise letter to Bolton Council from Virgin Trains and the Strategic Rail Authority revealed they had agreed to cut the number
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Speed humps, friend or woe?
BOLTON is poised for a big increase in the use of speed humps as speed limits in residential areas are set to be lowered to 20 miles per hour. "It's the most popular policy we've got," says deputy council leader Cllr Guy Harkin. "It's madness," say opponents
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Nightmare over for cleared mum
SOLICITOR Sally Clark today said she did not feel victorious, only relief that her "nightmare" was finally over. Clark, 38, who was jailed in 1999 for murdering her two sons, was speaking after dramatically winning her appeal against conviction. Flanked
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My friend Miss Flint, Tyldesley Little Theatre, Runs to Saturday
THIS play is something of a rarity -- a comedy about that most serious of organisations, the Inland Revenue. But not only that, it is a comedy with a sharp twist in its tail, that keeps the audience guessing about what's going to happen right up until
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Premier Fives
LATEST details MONDAY PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A GD D Pts AK's Wrexham... 13 11 1 1 165 54 111 2 34 SCM... 12 9 0 3 114 66 48 2 27 Breightmet Utd... 12 7 2 3 108 68 40 2 23 Brilliant... 12 7 1 4 96 79 17 0 22 Tonge News... 13 5 1 7 86 103 -17 0 16 ?
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TV dates for your diary
LATEST Sky TV Premiership matches: 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 Manchester City 12:30 9 FEB Newcastle United v Arsenal 16:05 22 FEB Everton
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Fans' views on that 6-point target
WANDERERS' fans have mixed views on how many points their heroes can collect in the two crunch games against Birmingham City on Saturday and West Brom away the following weekend. The figures (based on 0-6pts) were: 0: 26 1: 27 2: 18 3: 11 4: 33 6: 46
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Bolton & Bury mini soccer league
U7 Section A: Horwich St Mary's Apaches 1 Our Lady of Lourdes 1; Brandlesholme Warriors A 4 Horwich RMI Rockets A 1; Bolton County A 2 Boothstown JFC 5; Eagley Rangers 4 Westhoughton Rangers 2. U7 Section B: Horwich RMI Rockets B 3 Astley Bridge Bears
