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100 years of flying
MANCHESTER Airport has applied for planning permission to have a number of historic aircraft on permanent display at its aviation viewing park. It is hoped the planes will go on display near junction 6 of the M56 to mark 100 years of powered flight. This
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Don't give up on us, Hall plea
ANYONE who has been having trouble contacting Smithills Hall following an information appeal last week is being asked to try again. Organisers at the historic hall want to know more about a silver-plated teapot presented to a John Highton by "the teachers
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Old tennis courts to be a wildlife wonderland
DERELICT tennis courts are to be transformed into a wildlife garden. The £60,000 project will see the courts at Bank Top, Astley Bridge, replaced with flowers, trees and shrubs. Proposals for the courts were developed after local people were asked what
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January 31
From the Evening News, 1993: TINY lollipop lady Jean Doxey has taken a step up in life -- thanks to a piece of her patio. Jean, who measures just 5ft 1in tall, found a set of school warning lights just too high to handle. The mother of three from Westhoughton
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Lottery cash to protect wildlife site
A WILDLIFE haven will be protected and developed following a succesful bid for lottery cash. Environmental groups have been awarded £24,365 to develop Hall Lee Bank Park in Westhoughton. The cash can be used to buy tools, to manage the park's wildlife
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Wildlife attractions
ANIMAL WORLD, Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way, Bolton - Enter the fascinating world of nature touring the enclosures suited to each individual animal's own natural habitat. See farmyard animals, chipmunks, wildfowl and tropical birds. Experience the sights
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Taking a walk on wild side
CELEBRATING its 40th Anniversary this year, the Wildlife Trust in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside is the largest voluntary conservation organisation in the North West. And, with projects all over town, the Bolton office of the Trust is as
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Tax pain and far too many houses already
I READ the letter "Peg Council Tax rise to the rate of UK inflation" by David Haworth. I wrote a like-minded article about council tax some time ago and described it as a portion of expenditure on a "pie" chart. As David Haworth stated, on my description
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I HAVE watched the Wanderers now for about 21 years and am appalled at the attitude the club has tak
At first the club denied having paid for the De Vere Whites Hotel and dismissed it as not being one of the factors as to why we had no money to spend. They then admit that they had put money into the building of the hotel but it would pay for itself in
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What to do in Bolton on Saturday
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 There are fantastic fish on display from all over the
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Farnworth cadets on presentation night
Cadets from the Farnworth detachment of the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force stand tall with their trophies. The youngsters are pictured with their officer in charge, Lt Eddie Summerton (left) and instructor Staff Sgt Norman Emerson. The event is the
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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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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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Men injured in crash
THREE men have been injured in a car crash in Lostock Hall. The driver and passengers of a Vauxhall Corsa were heading towards Lostock Hall along Coote Lane on Thursday, January 30, when the accident happened. At around 10.35pm the car crossed the carriageway
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Shedding light on dark deeds
FOUR areas of Chorley have been chosen in a plan to cut crime by targeting dimly-lit crime hotspots. Astley Village, Clayton Brook, Eaves Green and Euxton are to get new street lighting schemes. Schemes costing a total of £320,000 are planned for 24 sites
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Parents want patrol problem licked
WORRIED parents of pupils at a Chorley primary school say it is only a matter of time before a child is seriously injured at a busy road junction. A group backed by borough councillor Ralph Snape has started a campaign to find someone to fill the vacant
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Fizz dishes the dirt
WATCH out for some revelations in Corrie this week... but not from the dastardly Richard. Nope its Fizz, aka Mouth Allmighty, who is dishing the dirt, finally telling Toyah about the kind of after-hours tuition her bloke has been giving supposed best
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Who's that boy?
THESE days it's a full time job just trying to keep up with Britney Spears' love life. The pop princess - whose on-off romance with Justin Timberlake has hardly been out of the news - caused even more jaws to drop when she tunred up to the Hollywood premiere
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Parents are top of Kevin's chart
POPSTAR Kevin Simm today revealed how he will shun the rock'n'roll lifestyle during the local leg of his UK tour, and spend the night at home with his family instead. Kevin, 22, will head for East Lancashire to see his parents when band Liberty X play
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Kylie's underwear ...
WE should have guessed. After all, could there be a better image for underwear than eveyone's favourite antipodean, Kylie? After those hotpants, you've hardly been able to buy a magazine without being confronted by the Minogue derrier so it seems only
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Chinese whispers
JANUARY not gone as well as expected? Well, not to worry. The Chinese New Year starts on Saturday, giving you the chance to start all over again. 2003, the year of the sheep, will be celebrated all over the world and to mark the occasion Nicola Mostyn
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Woman saved from squat blaze
A WOMAN was rescued from a loft window as fire raged through a derelict hotel which nearby residents claim is being used as a drugs den. The fire swept through the former Avon Court Hotel in Bromwich Street, The Haulgh, last night as the 20-year-old trapped
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Pool venues
CLUB MISTRY, Derby Street, Bolton. Open daily, five full size snooker tables and one pool table. 11am to 11pm daily. Phone Bolton 524695. CROWN AND CUSHION, Mealhouse Lane, Bolton. The Pub in the Club, 8pm. Open daily for snooker and pool. THE LAMB, Blackburn
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Get on course to become an instructor
THE next Swimming Instructors Course is taking place at Deane Communty Leisure Centre from February 17. While the course is taking place swimmers of all abilities ranging from non-swimmer to club swimmer are offered the chance to attend lessons at Deane
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Are Euro ready for this again?
LOVE it or hate it, the Eurovision Song Contest is an institution, gaining international viewing figures of about 100 million. And it is about to get even bigger. Instead of 26 countries, 52 will now be eligible to take part. And instead of an evening
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Album & single reviews
SINGLES - The Bandits - Once Upon A Time/On My Way (Out Monday, B-Unique) MUCH like their Scouse colleagues The Coral, The Bandits bring an American country feel to rock 'n' roll. Their second single is a double A-side offering -- Once Upon A Time is
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Gamblers asked to have a flutter for children's hospitals
CHARITY gamblers are getting ready to put their money to good use this weekend. The Children's Hospital Appeals Trust (CHAT) has organised a casino night at the Beaumont Arms in Armadale Road, Ladybridge. Anyone who fancies a flutter can go along to the
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Bars & clubbing (week from January 31)
ATLANTIS, The Valley, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton Popular night of pop, chart and commercial tunes with older classics in Club Class Pure Delight Pop, chart, R'n'B to get you on the dancefloor Saturday, 9.30pm to 3am, £5 before 11pm, £6 after Vodka Republic
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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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Relegation: What the fans say
WANDERERS fans are facing the desperate fact that relegation from the Premiership is fast becoming the likely scenario. Tuesday's depressing defeat at the hands of Everton has linked Wanderers as one of the four basement clubs most likely to be journeying
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Youngsters on standby after Whitlow blow
MIKE Whitlow will miss at least six of the remaining 13 fixtures that will determine Wanderers' Premiership fate after being sidelined by a training ground accident. The vastly experienced and influential defender has been ruled out for six to eight weeks
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Sam: Why I've got Spanish hitman
SAM Allardyce believes Salva Ballesta can live up to his name and his reputation by getting the goals that will steer Wanderers clear of the Premiership drop zone. The 27-year-old Spain international - his name translates as "Safe Crossbow" - has just
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11th hour move for Ricketts?
A DRAMATIC late bid from Middlesbrough brought a twist in the tail of the Michael Ricketts affair writes Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock Unconfirmed reports claimed Boro and Wanderers had agreed a "near £4million" fee for the transfer listed striker
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Second club makes last-ditch Ricketts bid
A DRAMATIC late bid from Middlesbrough brought a twist in the tail of the Michael Ricketts affair with just over an hour to go before the transfer deadline writes Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock Unconfirmed reports claimed Boro and Wanderers had agreed
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11th hour move for Ricketts?
A DRAMATIC late bid from Middlesbrough brought a twist in the tail of the Michael Ricketts affair writes Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock Unconfirmed reports claimed Boro and Wanderers had agreed a "near £4million" fee for the transfer listed striker
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We must take the blame - Gudni
GUDNI Bergsson insisted today that he and his beleaguered Bolton team-mates must shoulder the responsibility of beating the Premiership relegation trap. The Wanderers' captain says the players' survival fate is in their own hands and no-one else can be
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Town dancers thrilled to join the Dodd squad
COMEDY legend Ken Dodd swapped his diddy men for dancing stars when he performed at Bolton's Albert Halls on Thursday. The Knotty Ash funnyman -- famous for his tickling sticks -- had the audience rolling with laughter during his world-famous Happiness
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Cash aid to fight truancy
NEW projects which aim to cut truancy levels and improve the health of children now have access to extra cash. The Children's Fund is a Government-led initiative designed to offer increased and better co-ordinated services for five-to-13-year-olds and
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Teachers play fame game
STAFF at Harper Green School dressed up as pop stars to take part in their very own Fame Academy. Twelve members of staff entertained youngsters at the school, in Harper Green Road, Farnworth -- and the pupils helped raise hundreds of pounds for the privilege
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School scores high marks in new table
A FARNWORTH school is in the top quarter of schools nationally in a new type of performance table which monitors pupils' progress. St James's CE Secondary School has been placed in the top 25 per cent in a performance table which only includes schools
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Biggest adult shop to open
A WOMAN who owns sex shops in Bury and Rochdale is opening the biggest adult store in Europe in Oldham. Suzanne Winfield will launch the Simply Pleasure outlet in a former warehouse on Park Road this weekend. The shop is 3,000 square feet in size and
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Lynx face fans
CHORLEY Lynx Rugby League Supporters Club will be holding their annual general meeting on Thursday, February 6 at Victory Park. The meeting will be followed by an opportunity for Lynx fans to meet the many new faces amongst this season's squad and to
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Girl, 12, rescued from bathroom
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl trapped in a ground-floor bathroom after the door lock broke was rescued by firefighters who lifted her through a UPVC window. The girl, who suffers from asthma, was unhurt after the drama at Standsfield Close, Tonge Moor, at 6pm last
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LFA could charge Molly
CHORLEY manager Mark Molyneaux could face an LFA disciplinary hearing after getting sent from the dug-out during Tuesday's Marsden Trophy win at Morecambe. Molyneaux was furious at three rough challenges from the home side and made his feelings clear
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Accident victim Vicky recovering
A NINE-year-old girl injured in a collision with a car at an accident blackspot in Astley Bridge is recovering well in hospital. Vicky Launders was transferred from the intensive care unit to a neurological ward at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
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Search for crash car
POLICE are searching for a car which caused an ambulance to swerve and collide with another vehicle as it was on its way to an emergency call. The car, thought to be a Vauxhall, pulled out of Glynne Street, Farnworth, into the path of the ambulance at
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Woman on deception charges
A BURY woman has appeared back in court admitting 17 charges of deception involving a bank card belonging to her mother. Sarah Hayhurst, aged 34, of Castle Hill Road, Bury, committed the spree of offences involving goods dishonestly obtained from a store
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Search is on for top Asian woman
NOMINATIONS are now being accepted for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2003. The event was established four years ago and was set up to recognise all levels of achievement made by Asian women in the UK. The awards are widely regarded as the most
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Comet worker is cleared of theft
AN electrical store worker has been cleared of stealing £1,000 from the day's takings. A jury at Bolton Crown Court returned a verdict of not guilty against Nicholas Yardley, an administrative assistant at Comet electrical store in Leigh. The court heard
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Lord of the Rings star's Bolton links
BOLTON School was the nursing ground for the talents of one of our finest actors - Sir Ian McKellen. Here the star of the Film of the Year Lord of the Rings talks abour his early life in Lancashire, and career in acting. IAN Murray McKellen was born at
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Thieves snatch motor buggy
THIEVES stole a motorised mobility scooter worth £2,500 as a disabled man who had borrowed it shopped inside a town centre store. The 40-year-old had picked up the Lark 4 scooter from Bolton's Shop Mobility service in Le Mans Crescent before using it
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Dad catches phone thief
A FATHER caught the man who stole his 14-year-old daughter's mobile phone because she recognised the thief as he waited for a tram, a court heard. Imran Butt ran off when he realised he had been spotted, but was found by the girl's father cowering in
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Gamblers asked to have a flutter for children's hospitals
CHARITY gamblers are getting ready to put their money to good use this weekend. The Children's Hospital Appeals Trust (CHAT) has organised a casino night at the Beaumont Arms in Armadale Road, Ladybridge. Anyone who fancies a flutter can go along to the
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Police award
GREATER Manchester Police staff have received an award from the National Energy Foundation for the dedication and commitment they have shown to energy efficiency. An evaluation of GMP's performance has shown that measures such as efficient lighting, better
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Town dancers thrilled to join the Dodd squad
COMEDY legend Ken Dodd swapped his diddy men for dancing stars when he performed at Bolton's Albert Halls on Thursday. The Knotty Ash funnyman -- famous for his tickling sticks -- had the audience rolling with laughter during his world-famous Happiness
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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, which started on Thursday. The 14th beer festival is organised by Atherton and Tyldesley Round Table. More than £100,000 has been raised for local charities by the
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Probe into fast-food sex attack on girls
POLICE are investigating reports that two schoolgirls were indecently assaulted by a man who chased them through Bolton town centre. The two 15-year-old friends had left a fast food outlet and were walking past a telephone kiosk in Oxford Street at about
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Double take for Mayor's night
THE annual dinner and cabaret held by the Mayor of Bolton is so popular that this year's event will be held over two nights. The present Mayor, Cllr John Walsh, was so pleased with the recent charity Ball to celebrate the town's 750th anniversary, that
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Worsley's bid for world heritage status
WORSLEY'S bid to become a World Heritage Site looks set to gain momentum with the appointment of a project officer. The project manager will oversee the bid for a World Heritage Site at Worsley Delph, through Barton Aquaduct, Castlefield in Manchester
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Ricketts: Talks till the midnight hour
TALKS are reportedly still continuing after a dramatic late bid from Middlesbrough brought a twist in the tail of the Michael Ricketts affair writes Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock Unconfirmed reports claimed Boro and Wanderers had agreed a "near
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January 31: Thank God it's pay week
ARE you excited? What do you mean why? You know as well as I do that it is pay week. Not only that, it is the first pay week of 2003 and even though you might have spent three times your yearly earnings on pointless tat at Christmas you owe it to yourself
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On stage (from January 31)
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton Singin' In The Rain One of Hollywood's most popular musicals including the songs Make 'em Laugh, Good Morning and of course the title song. Runs from Tuesday until Saturday, 7.30pm & 2.15pm, £12, £10 and £11 and £9 conc. FARNWORTH
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CRAFTS
ALBION PLACE, The Crescent, Salford Learn about coiling, slabbing and throwing pots with demonstrations and individual tuition. Sessions are tailored to different levels of experience. BLACKLEACH ART CLUB, Exploring the Country Park. Meet at the Blackleach
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Gig guide
Sophie Ellis-Bextor plays Manchester Apollo Saturday (Feb 1), 7.30pm, £17.50 advance. (Standing downstairs). Mountain Goats play Briton's Protection, Manchester, Saturday. Tuesday Electric 6 play Manchester Hop & Grape February 10 Ed Harcourt with
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Gigs (from January 31)
Teenage Fanclub, ACADEMY 1,2 &3, Oxford Road, Manchester, Monday, £10. Also at the Academy: Soft Cell, Wednesday, 7.30pm, £17.50 Reel Big Fish, Thursday, 7.30pm, £11 APOLLO, Manchester Sophie Ellis-Bextor Watch out for Murder On The Dancefloor as
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Chinese whispers
JANUARY not gone as well as expected? Well, not to worry. The Chinese New Year starts on Saturday, giving you the chance to start all over again. 2003, the year of the sheep, will be celebrated all over the world and to mark the occasion Nicola Mostyn
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Players back themselves - with cash
LEIGH Centurions players will be paid in win bonuses only this season as they seek promotion to Super League. "The players wanted to back themselves to win games," said coach Paul Terzis. "They understand what the new consortium are doing for the club
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Preece pleas for patience
SHAKERS boss Andy Preece has urged fans to give new signing Colin Cramb time to settle back into front line. The ex-Crewe striker, a huge crowd favourite during his short spell with Shakers two years ago, makes his return to Gigg Lane for the vital clash
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The news makes art
A MAJOR news event is being brought vividly to life at Leigh's Turnpike Gallery as part of an exhibition. Manchester artists Emma Rushton and Derek Tyman have recreated a 1987 headline news story about a young German, Mathias Rust, who landed his light
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Mr Blobby report
A LONG-awaited report into the failed Mr Blobby Theme Park was due to be published today. It is expected to say who -- if anyone -- was to blame for the fiasco surrounding the park in Morecambe. The attraction, which closed in 1994, cost Lancaster City
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Girl tells court of 'assault' in the classroom
A PUPIL said she was touched indecently by a special needs assistant during a lesson at a Bolton primary school, a court heard. The girl claimed Erik Seddon came up behind her and rested his hands on her shoulder before touching her chest. She told a
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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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Get on course to become an instructor
THE next Swimming Instructors Course is taking place at Deane Communty Leisure Centre from February 17. While the course is taking place swimmers of all abilities ranging from non-swimmer to club swimmer are offered the chance to attend lessons at Deane
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Swimming Club is still popular 20 years on
WESTHOUGHTON Amateur Swimming Club was founded over 20 years ago and during that time hundreds of younsters have learned to swim or improved their skills through the dedication of the volunteers who run the club. All teaching volunteers are trained instructors
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Actress steps into limelight
ACTRESS Elianne Byrne makes her professional stage debut at the Library Theatre in Manchester next Friday (Feb 7). The former Tottington High School pupil will play the Czech country girl Anna in the production of Bertolt Brecht's Schweyk in the Second
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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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Myra play art or just insensitive?
A local playwright premieres her controversial play about Myra Hindley this weekend. Sheila McAnulty says it is a serious attempt to delve into her mind, critics argue it will hurt families whose relatives were killed by the moors murderers. Dave Crookes
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Be a pet protector
YOUNG people in Bolton interested in a career with animals can join the PDSA's Pet Protectors club. Members, who are aged between five and 16, receive a bi-monthly magazine, Animal Antics, which contains features about ways in which you can work with
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Farmer's Market
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston - A selection of fresh and traditionally produced foods including cheese, meat, cakes and fresh vegetables available to sample and purchase. Sunday, 10am-3pm, admission free.
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What to see in Worsley
Worsley Delph -- Built in 1759, Worsley Delph is an underground canal system, that stretches over 50 miles -- as far as Farnworth. The labyrinth of passages is the reason why Worsley has applied for World Heritage Status. The Packet House -- a Grade Two
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On this day - January 31
1606: Guy Fawkes, chief conspirator in the Gunpowder Plot, was hung, drawn and quartered. 1788: Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart), the Young Pretender, died in Rome. 1797: Composer Franz Schubert was born in Alsergrund, Austria. 1867: The
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Water Place is worth saving
TO my delight I read that the campaign to save The Water Place continues. Did those who described it as a failure ever experience the fun of going down the chutes, or witness the pleasure of those who did? How many of our councillors have ever put toe
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Speed and life of a child
IN reply to R Taylor's letter of January 24 regarding the "price we will have to pay for speed humps", I feel quite incensed. I consider a child's life to be a very high price to pay. I live on Cloister Street and there are several families with young
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Cyclists should also face a test
I AM concerned over the growing practices of our cyclists, particularly young people travelling on our roads without adequate lighting to the front and rear of their cycles. Many do not wear protective head gear, or suitable clothing, and some cyclists
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Closure would make hospital chaos worse
THE Royal Bolton Hospital has a major problem. We have not got sufficient beds to deal with the number of patients needing treatment from the vast area it has to service. Waiting lists grow ever longer, and in the Accident and Emergency Department patients
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Get unused vehicles off these roads
ON the Letters Page (January 17) Cllr G Harkin gives his reason for the so-called "traffic calming measures". The photograph of a bus travelling along what appears to be Montserrat Road titled "Bus negotiates road hump" would have been better called "
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Where to go on Valentine's Day
THE North West Tourist Board is actively encouraging Valentines to take their romantic breaks and special days out in the North West of England, where there is so much on offer for all ages, tastes and pockets. Here are just a few examples. CHESHIRE Treat
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A distinctive landmark
There can be no difficulty spotting where this picture was taken -- Chorley Old Road, Bolton. The photograph is taken on the bend near the Old Links Golf Club. I do not know the date, but note the road, before it was covered in tarmacadam . . .
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Worsley's bid for world heritage status
WORSLEY'S bid to become a World Heritage Site looks set to gain momentum with the appointment of a project officer. The project manager will oversee the bid for a World Heritage Site at Worsley Delph, through Barton Aquaduct, Castlefield in Manchester
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January 31
From the Evening News, 1993: TINY lollipop lady Jean Doxey has taken a step up in life -- thanks to a piece of her patio. Jean, who measures just 5ft 1in tall, found a set of school warning lights just too high to handle. The mother of three from Westhoughton
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Swimming Club is still popular 20 years on
WESTHOUGHTON Amateur Swimming Club was founded over 20 years ago and during that time hundreds of younsters have learned to swim or improved their skills through the dedication of the volunteers who run the club. All teaching volunteers are trained instructors
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Nuns celebrate 300 years
AN order of nuns will celebrate the 300th anniversary on Sunday. The Daughters of Wisdom arrived in Chorley on Valentine's Day in 1914 and were based at Gillibrand Hall, helping women with learning difficulties. Sister Marie Winifrede became the first
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Hospice hits £1m jackpot
CHORLEY'S Derian House Children's Hospice is celebrating after being awarded its biggest-ever donation this week -- more than £1million. The mammoth windfall from the National Lottery will help boost both nursing provision and 'at home' care. It's second
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Money CAN buy you love
IT seems money can buy you love. At least according to an online novelty store in the US that is helping men gain dates with high maintenance women. The store sells real looking cashpoint slips with whopping bank balances that can be pulled from your
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DJ Sara picks up listeners
RADIO One DJ Sara Cox has drawn an extra 100,000 listeners to her breakfast show in the past three months -- but over the year she has lost a quarter of a million. Meanwhile, her early morning rival, Terry Wogan, has seen a huge increase in his Radio
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Wild weekend left Joel all washed up
RADIO DJ Joel Ross has swapped his early-morning programme for three months of hard work at a Westhoughton youth centre. The Key 103 breakfast wild boy was so hungover from a weekend in Amsterdam that he was unable to do his show. But instead of docking
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Make a splash for better health
BOLTON Metro's Health, Sport and Inclusion Team have teamed up with GreaterSport to offer young swimmers in Years 4/5/6 the opportunity to become involved in the Active Swimming Programme. This is a pre-swimming club introducing young people at level
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Can you sing?
GOT a great voice for rock songs? Like writing your own lyrics? If you fancy putting your talents to the test a Bolton based outfit are looking for a lead singer to add to their number. The band describe their style as Hendrix, Audioslave, Guns 'n' Roses
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Defence hit
by Whitlow blow MIKE Whitlow will miss at least six of the remaining 13 fixtures that will determine Wanderers' Premiership fate after being sidelined by a training ground accident. The vastly experienced and influential defender has been ruled out for
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Bolton site, Psions, rock all & creatures
www.djmel.co.uk - HOW about a website actually put together by a Bolton bloke then? Melvin Pendlebury is a very talented website designer. It's a bright, funky site and easy to navigate around. Mel has gathered together a whole bunch of interesting things
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DJ Sara picks up listeners
RADIO One DJ Sara Cox has drawn an extra 100,000 listeners to her breakfast show in the past three months -- but over the year she has lost a quarter of a million. Meanwhile, her early morning rival, Terry Wogan, has seen a huge increase in his Radio
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Commons is a yawn for Sadie
PAGE 3 SADIE, the Home Secretary's new guide dog, made her debut in the House of Commons this week. Sadie, who was trained at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's Bolton centre, replaced her half-sister Lucy who had been with David Blunkett for
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Terror suspects still being held
FOUR suspected terrorists who were arrested in Manchester under the Terrorism Act are still being questioned by Scotland Yard. One of the men, a 35-year-old North African , was arrested at a house in Deal Street, Pimhole, Bury. Two men aged 30 and 32
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Candles are getting on our wicks!
STAFF at Bolton Methodist Mission are hoping Bolton Evening News readers can make light of their problem. They had so many candles left over in church from Christmas that they didn't know what to do -- until today. They are now asking readers to phone
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Council leader Betty dies, 81
A FORMER chairman of Worsley Urban District Council has died at the age of 81. Betty Meeson, of Hulton Avenue, Little Hulton, was a member of the Worsley Council from 1958 until it merged into Salford City Council in 1974. She was chairman of the authority
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Comedy gigs (from January 31)
Blackpool Alternative Comedy Club, BLACKPOOL FC NEW STADIUM SPONSORS LOUNGE - An evening of comedy with 4 comedians from around the UK. Last Friday of every month . THE COMEDY STORE, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street, Manchester The Best in Stand Up Stephen
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Double take for Mayor's night
THE annual dinner and cabaret held by the Mayor of Bolton is so popular that this year's event will be held over two nights. The present Mayor, Cllr John Walsh, was so pleased with the recent charity Ball to celebrate the town's 750th anniversary, that
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Pitch inspection at Gigg Lane
A PITCH inspection will take place at Gigg Lane at 11am on Saturday to determine whether the big match with Oxford United can go ahead. A Reserve game against Manchester United on Thursday was called off because of the state of the frozen pitch.
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Pupils head off for LEGO Cup final
YOUNGSTERS from Bolton will head to Manchester on Saturday to play in the national finals of the LEGO Cup, the Brazilian Soccer Schools UK and Ireland Futebol de Sal£o Championships. The six members of Bolton's Brazilian Soccer School play at George Tomlinson
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Wind of change blows in after talks with firm
VILLAGERS from Ainsworth and MP Ivan Lewis have met with factory bosses in an attempt to clear the air. Ainsworth Community Association has been complaining about the nauseous odours emanating from chemical storage firm Seolocrete for the past two years
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Station on track for PA system
RAIL passengers have welcomed plans for a new loudspeaker system to be installed at Farnworth Station -- although they believe that more could be done to improve the facilities. First North Western, which operates the majority of services through Bolton
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Town's peace protesters in anti war demo
SCORES of Bolton peace protesters have snapped up tickets to join a mass march to protest against the impending war in Iraq. Opponents of the war are being urged to converge on London next month in a bid to show Prime Minister Tony Blair the strength
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Worsley's bid for world heritage status
WORSLEY'S bid to become a World Heritage Site looks set to gain momentum with the appointment of a project officer. The project manager will oversee the bid for a World Heritage Site at Worsley Delph, through Barton Aquaduct, Castlefield in Manchester
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Musical Macbeth
TAKE the Shakespeare's Macbeth and mix it in with some of rock 'n' roll's greatest hits, and you have the unlikely combination that describes Oldham Coliseum Theatre's new production. The play, From A Jack To A King, follows the adventures of Eric Glamis
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Make a splash for better health
BOLTON Metro's Health, Sport and Inclusion Team have teamed up with GreaterSport to offer young swimmers in Years 4/5/6 the opportunity to become involved in the Active Swimming Programme. This is a pre-swimming club introducing young people at level
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Flats plan for 200-year-old mill complex
AN historic textile mill which was built for the use of steam power around 200 years ago is to be restored and turned into apartments and offices. Murray's Mill in Ancoats is the only remaining mill complex in Manchester, and was built between 1798 and
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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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Other galleries
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester (0161 831 7454) Open Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm and Sun noon to 4pm. ASTLEY HALL MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Astley Park, Chorley (01257 515555) Open Tues to Sun, noon to 5pm. Admission free for Chorley residents with
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Click here for country parks & gardens
ARLEY HALL AND GARDENS, near Great Budworth, Northwich, Cheshire (01565 777353 or 01565 777284) - Herbaceous borders, topiary, rhododendrons and roses; walled, scented herb and woodland gardens. BEACON COUNTRY PARK, Beacon Lane, Upholland, Lancashire.
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Ballesta deal okay, but he misses Brum clash
WANDERERS' officials have completed the formalities of the loan deal to sign Spain international Salva Ballesta from Valencia. All parties have agreed the arrangement and the player has passed his medical but international clearance was received too late
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Praise for the Reebok Lord
THE young but highly-rated Swedish defender Ndiwa Lord-Kangana has also arrived at the Reebok. The 18-year-old from the Djurgardens club has agreed a one-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee. Although regarded as one for the future, his agent Martin
