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More flights to Isle of Man
BRITISH Airways is offering an extra 544 seats a month in April when it increases services from Manchester to the Isle of Man. Its wholly-owned subsidiary British Airways CitiExpress will increase the Isle of Man services from three to four flights a
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On this day - February 14
Circa 270: St Valentine was martyred by Roman Emperor Claudius II. The tradition of sending love letters on this day is unlikely to be connected with St Valentine, but to follow the medieval belief that birds traditionally pair on February 14. 1766: Thomas
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Fighting talk between pubs
I WAS highly interested in your article 'Fighting talk in battle of pubs' on February 6. I was born in the St Albans area and spent many of my early years there. I am well aware of the Fighting Cocks' claim to be the oldest pub in the country. However
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Mind-blowing NHS jobs list
AFTER reading my recent letter in the Bolton Evening News about the ever increasing number of administration jobs within the NHS, a reader sent me a number of cuttings of NHS jobs advertised in The Guardian of February 5. The list comprised of 30 jobs
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Speeding up between the check points
I FULLY agree with the comments raised by John A Turner (Bolton Evening News, Thursday, February 6). The provision of speed humps do cause drivers to slow down at the hump, but speed up between them. And the focus of attention on approaching them distracts
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On this day in sport - February 14
1896: George Lohmann took eight wickets for seven runs as England bowled South Africa out for 30 at Port Elizabeth. The innings total remained the lowest in a Test match for almost 60 years. 1907: American jockey Johnny Longden was born in Wakefield,
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On this day - February 14
Circa 270: St Valentine was martyred by Roman Emperor Claudius II. The tradition of sending love letters on this day is unlikely to be connected with St Valentine, but to follow the medieval belief that birds traditionally pair on February 14. 1766: Thomas
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Reluctant Romeo in public proposal
ROMANCE is not dead as one Romeo proved this week when he went public with his proposal. The secret suitor took advantage of a charity's 'Take Note of you Heart' fundraising campaign, which lets lovers leave a message to their Valentine in the window
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Motorway woman turns up safe
A WOMAN who sparked a huge police search after going missing from her car on the M61 has turned up safe and well at her home. Andrea Christodoulou, 27, of Lytham St Annes, turned up almost 24 hours after she telephoned for assistance when her car broke
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Denise plays Roxie music
FOLLOWING her critical success playing the scheming Roxie Hart in the West End production of Chicago, Denise Van Outen is back treading the boards in April, taking the starring role in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, Tell Me On A Sunday. Ah, the
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Opposites DON'T attract
SO you reckon that opposites attract? Well, according to recent research, you couldn't be more wrong. Psychologist Dr Richard Wiseman, from the University of Hertfordshire, is conducting an investigation into the nature of luck has discovered that unless
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Parking: It's time to make a stand
TODAY, the Bolton Evening News launches a campaign to ask the council to think again about increasing car parking charges. We are joining forces with traders and businesses who say enough is enough. For the sake of the future of the town centre the council
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Toe-tally daft
JUST when you think you've heard it all the US go and take the biscuit for the most ridiculous use of plastic surgery. In New York, silicon implants for toes are apparently all the rage. Stubby and crooked digits are apparently such a social embarrassment
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It costs me as much as a sunshine holiday
WORKERS in Bolton town centre argue that any parking price rises would eat into their hard-earned cash. Rachel Murray, a 21-year-old travel consultant at St Andrew's Travel said that parking for work now costs her £40 to £50 a month which alongside other
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End this parking madness
HIGHER car parking charges will destroy Bolton's town centre shops, traders fear. Figures reveal that Bolton already has the second most expensive car parking in Greater Manchester with only Manchester charging more. And today the Bolton Evening News
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Family's blunder surgeon anger
THE family of a mother-of-five who died after a doctor blundered during a routine operation today spoke of their anger after learning he will not be struck off the medical register. Ear nose and throat specialist Julian Mason pierced a blood vessel in
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On this day in sport (February 14)
1896: George Lohmann took eight wickets for seven runs as England bowled South Africa out for 30 at Port Elizabeth. The innings total remained the lowest in a Test match for almost 60 years. 1907: American jockey Johnny Longden was born in Wakefield,
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Level headed
A BOLTON media student is leading a project to release a live video of indie favourites The Levellers. David Kay and his team at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts will film the group's concert at the Guild Hall in Preston, intended for national release
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Jazz dates
THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: Dance Night in the Swing Suite. Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11.00pm. £2.50. KEN WARD BIG BAND: Leigh Liberal Club. Every Monday. 8 to 11pm. Free. RONNIE MOORE BIG BAND
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Unsung trio are the stars
THREE unsung heroes of Wanderers' survival squad have won Mike Whitlow's nominations for the Player of the Year awards. The seasoned warrior makes no secret of his admiration of the skills of the highly-talented, world famous internationals Youri Djorkaeff
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All about the Euro
www.euro.gov.uk: HAVING recently bought an item from Germany via e-bay I was stung unmercifully by my bank when I wired Euros to the seller. This site is supposed to explain all about the Euro and the consequences of trying to do business with what my
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Eggs-actly what we all need...
www.eggscentral.com: EASTER Eggs are small, unannounced or documented programmes buried deep in software by the designer. Sometimes amusing, often containing private jokes, they are, I suppose, wasteful. Should the programmer not have spent his/her time
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Otis Fodder - song a day
www.otisfodder.com/365days: OTIS Fodder is an American DJ with a speciality. He also believes, fervently, in spreading his message as far as possible. So he's including a song a day (365, geddit?) on this site. There is just one snag to this otherwise
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Town debut for musical
POPULAR Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is to get its first amateur showing in Bolton. State Fair may not be as well known as the other Rodgers and Hammerstein showcases such as Oklahoma, The Sound of Music and South Pacific, but lives up to the name
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What's on offer in the region this year
Here we take a look at what's on in the pick of the North West theatres. One of the highlights at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, is the classic Harold Brighouse play, Hobson's Choice. This will be its first showing at the Royal Exchange. Trevor
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Minister makes schools vow for town
MINISTER for education Margaret Hodge said standards in Bolton schools will get better as extra money is pumped in. The politician made the vow during a visit to the town last night, where she faced a question and answer session. The visit followed a
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Next three games crucial for Magpies
CHORLEY manager Mark Molyneaux has earmarked the next three games as crucial to the promotion-chasers' season. The Magpies face Radcliffe at home tomorrow, North Ferriby away on Tuesday night and Spennymoor at home next Saturday. And maximum points from
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Mill fire: Boys bailed
Pub plunge agony A MAN fell between 15 and 20 feet after crashing through a second floor window at the Three Crown's pub in Coronation Square Little Lever just before 5pm. The man, aged about 40, suffered head and back injuries and was taken to the Royal
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Sponsors needed
SPONSORS are being sought to help kick off a sell-out sportsman's dinner in aid of Bolton's Coronary Care Appeal. Neil Thompson, who edits the fans' website is hoping to raise more than £8,000 from the end of season dinner to be held at the Reebok Stadium
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American classics
THE BBC Philharmonic will be raising the Stars and Stripes on Wednesday, February 19, when they perform an evening of American Classics at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, from 7.30pm. Dianne Oxberry, host of BBC GMR's lunchtime programme and a presenter
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Blaze at fabric mill
FIRE crews spent more than three hours tackling a fire and making the area safe after flames ignited in a machine at Sunnyside Mill. A carding machine at the fabric mill in Adelaide Street, Daubhill, caught fire at about 4.30pm and firefighters were at
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Best beers at festival
BOLTON Rugby Club is hosting a beer festival at its Avenue Street clubhouse on Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, starting at 7pm each night. The event is being run in conjunction with SIBA -- the Small Independent Brewers Association --
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Shaun's Elite offer
FORMER Lancashire and Bolton golf champion Shaun Kelly, who has taken over the running of the Elite Golf shop in Bradshawgate, Bolton, is offering free golf lessons to celebrate the opening. The offer is on a first come first serve basis for anyone of
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Man cleared of sex assault on ex-girlfriend
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting his former partner in the middle of the night has been cleared by a jury. Lee Millington had been on trial at Bolton Crown Court facing one allegation of indecent assault. He had denied the charge. But yesterday
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Valentine's Day survival guide
OKAY, so this year Valentine's Day has fallen on a Friday, which if you're single means you might be expected to show your face in the bars rather than just lugging your duvet down to the sofa, consuming several packets of Hob Nobs and enjoying films
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Hundreds set to join march
MORE than 450 people from Bolton will head to London tomorrow (Saturday) to join a march protesting against a possible war in Iraq. Eight coaches, plus a chartered train with 60 passengers, will head south in the early hours of the morning to join up
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Whitlow itching to fight for the cause
MIKE Whitlow is confident Wanderers will win their fight to stay in the Premiership and is determined to help. But the veteran defender is not sure to be at the Reebok next season to enjoy the fruits of his labours. "I just want to keep playing," said
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Schooldays at St Thomas' School
PUPILS at St Thomas's School, Bentinck Street, Farnworth, in 1951. The picture has been sent to me by Mrs Jean Turner (nee Whitworth), who now lives at Lezerea Cottage, Lezerea, Porkellis, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 OED (Tel. 01209 832077, or e-mail
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National title for Hannah
GOLDEN girl Hannah Warburton collected a national title in the premier cross country event of the season. Running for Greater Manchester U13s' squad in the Inter Counties Championships at Nottingham the 11-years-old Leigh Harriers' star played an important
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Players plea
DUNSCAR Dynamos, who field four boys' teams in the Bolton Boys Federation and the Bolton and Bury Mini Soccer League, are planning to run an under 10s girls' team next season. Anyone interested should contact Ian Ashworth on 07940 596970.
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Museum tokens tell a piece of Bolton history
I AM always amazed what transpires from my stories in Looking Back. A couple of weeks or so ago, I wrote about the Star Museum on Churchgate, which was on the site of where the Theatre Royal later stood. I have now received an e-mail from Mr George Keech
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Air Miles Manchester League Fixtures
Manchester League - Premier Division: Atherton Town v Prestwich Heys; Dukinfield Town v Stockport Georgians; East Manchester v Royton Town; Elton Vale v Rochdale Sacred Heart; Irlam Mitchell Shackleton v Monton Amateurs; Willows v Springhead; Wilmslow
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21 arrested
TWENTY-ONE people were arrested for drunkenness and public order offences in Manchester overnight during Eid celebrations in Rusholme. But police said there were no major disturbances.
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Rossendale on road to recovery
A BOROUGH council, dubbed one of the worst in the country by the audit commission, has improved significantly, a follow-up report has said. Last September, Rossendale Council was found to be one of the worst performing in the country, with unacceptably
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MPs to vote for firework reforms
TWO Bolton MPs have backed plans for a new law to restrict the sale of fireworks. They are among at least 100 MPs who will vote for a Private Members' Bill which aims to reduce the noise levels, sale and use of the explosives. They hope it will stop the
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Thumbs down for Valentines
VALENTINE'S Day is too commercial, a poll of the region's women reveals. The findings are part of a special poll "Take Note of Your Heart" by the British Heart Foundation. The poll says 69 per cent of the region's women think Valentine's Day is too commercial
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Ambulances answer call to Romania
A SPECIAL delivery of two ambulances will help the sick residents of an impoverished Romanian town. The Bolton charity Good News for Romania has helped to secure two more ambulances for the beleaguered medical service in Barlad. The children's hospital
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Euro MPs urged to say 'no' to conflict
BOLTON'S Conservative and Labour Euro MPs have been asked to display a united front in opposition to a war against Iraq. Chris Davies has written to the North-west's five Conservative and four Labour MEPs inviting them to join him on tomorrow's Stop the
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Mind-bending at the Albert Halls
URI Geller visits the Albert Halls, Bolton, on Monday, February 17, at 8pm with a "mind bending" show. The world's most celebrated paranormalist, famed for his spoon bending antics and after dinner speaking, will be telling the audience how to change
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Day of prayer
THE Christian Women of Lebanon welcome people of all ages to join them in the Women's World Day of Prayer , Friday March 7, at The Salvation Army Citadel, St George's Road, Bolton, 2pm. The speaker is Major Margaret Yuill.
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Strong cast for Weakness
DONALD Churchill's play Moment of Weakness, directed by award-winning director David Taylor, is at The Lowry from February 17 to 22. The play stars television personalities Gwen Taylor, Michael Jayston and Clare Buckfield, known respectively for their
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Huff, and puff, and bring house down
MEMBERS of Westhoughton Methodist Amateur Dramatic Society intend to keep the wolf at the door with their 22nd pantomime. The group performs the traditional pantomime of Red Riding Hood, based loosely on the fairy story. The show runs at the Westhoughton
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Council highlights plight of Liverpool's poor
SOME of the poorest people in the region use candles instead of light bulbs and keep a reserve of rubbish to burn in the fire, research has revealed. The National Consumer Council study among low income people in Liverpool also highlights the difficulties
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TV show needs hopeless hopefuls
TV producers are looking for Britain's worst amateur performers -- and they are hoping to find their star in Greater Manchester. Would-be hopefuls are asked to turn up at the Triangle Shopping Centre, in Exchange Square, Manchester, on Sunday February
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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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Youngsters on form at the farm
ANIMAL Farm was Chris Sudworth's first production as youth theatre director at the Octagon -- and what an ambitious project to start with. Animal Farm is a literary masterpiece. George Orwell's tale of an idealistic animal revolution subtly -- and then
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Half term double fun at Lowry
THE Lowry should be in a class of its own when the schools break up for half term. A variety of activities for all the family is planned at The Lowry throughout February, ranging from shows to appeal to young and old, through to allowing youngsters to
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New group to help the aged
OLDER residents in Lancashire should be able to get their voices heard when Help the Aged sets up a local committee. The new group is dedicated to raising money that will be spent locally on projects. The chairman, Peter Rickson, is organising a number
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Sponsors needed
SPONSORS are being sought to help kick off a sell-out sportsman's dinner in aid of Bolton's Coronary Care Appeal. Neil Thompson, who edits the fans' website is hoping to raise more than £8,000 from the end of season dinner to be held at the Reebok Stadium
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Air Miles Manchester League
Premier Division P W D L F A Pts GD Wythenshawe Ams... 22 12 5 5 38 26 41 12 Leigh Athletic... 21 10 5 6 51 30 35 21 Dukinfield Town... 20 10 2 8 34 30 32 4 Stockport G... 18 10 1 7 45 35 31 10 IMShackleton... 19 9 4 6 36 31 31 5 Springhead... 17 9 3
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Bolton & Bury Mini Soccer League
U10 SECTION A: Brandlesholme Warriors A 1 Horwich St Mary's Vikings 2; Oxford Grove Tigers 1 Walshaw Park Wolves 1; Horwich St Mary's Warriors 0 Moorside Rangers Lions 2; Hindley Jets 8 Hindsford Wolves 1. U10 Section B: Westhoughton Rangers 1 Barr Hill
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Lancashire Amateur League
Premier Division P W D L GF GA Pts GD Radcliffe Amateurs... 20 13 4 3 58 24 43 34 Bury GSOB... 18 11 4 3 40 23 37 17 Rossendale Am... 17 10 4 3 48 29 34 19 Gregorians ... 19 8 6 5 40 34 30 6 Little Lever SC... 19 9 2 8 45 41 29 4 Bolton County... 18 8
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Results
Monday Premier Division P W D L F A GD Disc Pts AK's Wrexham... 14 11 1 2 169 59 110 2 34 SCM... 14 11 0 3 133 83 50 2 33 Brilliant... 14 9 1 4 114 84 30 0 28 Breightmet Utd... 14 8 2 4 131 82 49 3 26 Tonge News... 14 5 2 7 90 107 -17 0 17 ?... 14 3 0
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Lancashire Amateur League
PREMIER DIVISION: Bolton County 10 Hesketh Casuals 1; Gregorians 4 O Boltonians 2; Little Lever SC 3 Lymm 4; Radcliffe Amateurs 0 Bury GSOB 1; Rochdale St Clements 4 Rivington 2; Rossendale Amateurs 4 O Blackburnians 1. Division One: Accrington Amateurs
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Bolton & bury Mini Soccer League
U7 Chairman's Cup Quarter Finals: Peel Little Hulton Utd 0 Aspull Jnrs 3; Ladybridge Athletic 3 Brandlesholme Warriors A 1; Eagley Rangers 1 Horwich St Mary's Apaches 1 (Eagley won 3-2 on penalties). U7 Player's Cup Quarter Finals: Horwich RMI Rockets
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Students count on new alliance
A NEW partnership could help Bolton accountancy students start earning sooner. The collaboration between Bolton Institute and the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) is seen by both organisations as good news for young people who finish their education
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Competition winners
THE winners of the Peter Green competition are Miss J Ramwell, of Walter Street, Prestwich; Miss Janet Foster, of Seddons Avenue, Bury; and Mr Jonathan Smith, of Manchester Road, Bury.
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On this day in sport (February 14)
1896: George Lohmann took eight wickets for seven runs as England bowled South Africa out for 30 at Port Elizabeth. The innings total remained the lowest in a Test match for almost 60 years. 1907: American jockey Johnny Longden was born in Wakefield,
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February 13-14
From the Evening News, February 13, 1993: PEOPLE power has forced Bolton councillors to dump two planning applications that would have ruined residents' lives. The planners had been told to improve a massive extension to Montcliffe Quarry at Horwich,
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To the rescue
ON Friday, January 31, I had a fall in Bar Lane, Bolton. I would like to thank the young man and lady who helped me and phoned for an ambulance, along with my next door neighbour, who helped me and came to hospital with me. I am also grateful to the ambulance
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Bright future
I READ with interest the article concerning the unwanted candles left over from the Bolton Methodist Mission. Then, on reading the article in Saturday's edition, I was greatly pleased that they had found a good home in the chapel of Llandanwg, which is
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Let's see these celebrities pay to help needy
GARETH Gates will be delivering the "Red Nose" song this year, and finding out on the night of the event whether he has passed his driving test. Great entertainment for us. Definitely worth the £10 we will pledge as a result. Interestingly, one national
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Residents only parking set-up is a nightmare
I AM writing in response to the letter in Monday's Bolton Evening News about the "residents only parking" at The Haulgh. In my opinion, it is not working, as stated by B Brabin, it is a nightmare to some of us. The problem has just moved from the front
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It's the car that kills and the child that dies
MR C MURPHY accuses us, in his letter of February 10, of missing the point over the issue of speed control humps. I found his letter to display an uncaring attitude. It is he and many other of your correspondents who completely miss the point. The point
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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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Bolton link to Botany Bay?
SOME time ago I received an e-mail from reader John Roden, who told me he had visited Botany Bay, near Chorley. He is not a shopping fan, so he spent some time studying the building which, as most of you will know, stands near the M61 exit. "Much of the
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Museum tokens tell a piece of Bolton history
I AM always amazed what transpires from my stories in Looking Back. A couple of weeks or so ago, I wrote about the Star Museum on Churchgate, which was on the site of where the Theatre Royal later stood. I have now received an e-mail from Mr George Keech
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February 13-14
From the Evening News, February 13, 1993: PEOPLE power has forced Bolton councillors to dump two planning applications that would have ruined residents' lives. The planners had been told to improve a massive extension to Montcliffe Quarry at Horwich,
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Annual meeting
HORWICH Cricket Club will stage its annual meeting on Monday, February 17 in the pavilion at 7.30pm. All members are welcome.
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Make friends
THE barny continues between Jacko and Bashir, with the latter now claiming that the documentary simply showed Jackson as he is, and that if it makes the star think twice about his behaviour in the future then it is a good thing. Whether the documentary
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Sophie's choice
SLIMMED down Supermodel Sophie Dahl ditched the glamorous look for the charity premiere of her new film, Revenger's Tragedy, at the Curzon Mayfair cinema in London. As well as this film, in which Dahl plays an aristocrat, the model has also been working
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Who's afraid of Nicole Kidman?
IT was all smiles this week at the UK premiere of Nicole Kidman's new film, The Hours, in which she plays the author Virginia Woolf. Kidman looked stunning in a shimmering black, one-shouldered dress, a contrast to her appearance in The Hours, in which
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More days to remember
IT doesn't seem so long ago that a select percentage of the nation were pinned to their sofas on a Sunday night, eagerly awaiting the next instalment of Jack Bauer's truly horrendous day. And while some of us are still trying to catch up on what we missed
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Sport on TV today (Friday)
CRICKET: World Cup Pool B from Pietermaritzburg Oval, Sri Lanka v Bangladesh - Sky Sports 3 0800 GOLF: Johnnie Walker Classic from Perth - Sky Sports 1 0600 TENNIS: WTA Proximus Diamond Games from Antwerp - British Eurosport 1330 & 1800 RUGBY UNION
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Atlantis goes pop
ATLANTIS goes pop on Wednesday when One True Voice and Busted drop in to perform for the Saturday morning show CD:UK. And for once it is the under 18s who are getting in on the action. The performance by the bands will be reported on CD:UK news and is
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DJ Andy finds Key to success
BOLTON DJ Andy Price has moved from behind the scenes to in front of the mic to present Key 103's Saturday night dance radio show, Back To Our House. Price, who hails from Heaton, began DJ-ing at university. "There was a pub that I happened to be working
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Album & single reviews
SINGLES - The Polyphonic Spree - Light And Day (Out now, 679 Recordings) THOSE fabulous nutters in sheets are back with a re-recorded track from their weird and wonderful album, The Beginning Stages Of. The up-beat Light And Day is uplifting and catchy
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Going for a gong
FOR many The BRITS awards is the music event of the year. But do you know who is tipped for a gong this year? Did you know that it wasn't always called the BRITS? And do you remember what was, ahem, "behind" that Jarvis Cocker incident? Clutching her
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Text machines
FANCY meeting the man/woman of your dreams tonight? A new SMS allowing you to flirt anonymously might just help you out. If you haven't got the bottle (or rather haven't drank enough of the bottle) to do it in person, then Atlantis in Bolton is going
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Bars, pubs & clubbing (from February 14)
ATLANTIS, The Valley, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton - Most Wanted: Valentine's themed evening with goody bags to give away, tonight, 9.30pm to 2.30am. Popular night of pop, chart, R'n'B till the small hours Saturday, 9.30pm to 3am, £5 before 11pm, £6 after
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Mike's future plans
THE management game holds no appeal for Mike Whitlow but his knowledge, dedication to fitness and training and his enthusiasm for passing on his experience to young players suggest the veteran Wanderer is tailor-made for a coaching role when he hangs
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Bolton Art Circle
www.boltonartcircle.org.uk: WITH information on workshops, exhibitions, a diary and gallery index, this is a very decent local site for all art lovers. The BAC has also taken over the running of the Bolton Festival Open-air Art Exhibition, so find all
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Schools win a share of £2m grant
FIVE schools across Bolton are to share almost £2 million of extra funding under a new Government grant to improve leadership in secondary schools. The Withins School, Deane School, George Tomlinson School, Hayward School and Thornleigh Salesian College
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Three youths arrested
THREE youths aged 11,13 and 14 who were arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire swept through a mill yesterday have been bailed pending further inquiries. No one was hurt in the blaze at the Grecian Mill in Rigby Court, off Lever Street, Bolton. The
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No rise in charges car park
WE have been asked to point out that recommendations to increase the parking charges in Bolton Council owned car parks by seven per cent does not include the Topp Way car park -- managed by APCOA -- pictured on the front page of the Bolton Evening News
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Search for pick of pooches
PETS at Home is launching its search to find the UK's Pick of the Pooches 2003 at the Middlebrook branch, in Horwich, this weekend between 10am and 5pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. The winner from each of the company's 145 stores will go into a
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Ex-police officer facing jail term
A FORMER police officer is facing jail after slashing the tyres on a car that he thought was going to be driven by a group of drunken teenagers. Ex-Bury PC David Rhodes was found guilty of criminal damage at Oldham Magistrates Court earlier this year.
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Thieves hook keys of car
BURGLARS used the hook and cane method to gain access to a house in Ramsbottom before driving off in the owner's Mercedes 220. Using a long cane with a hook on the end, they were able to grab the keys to the house in Springwood Street from the hallway
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Weekly vigil at chapel during Iraq crisis
A MINISTER is to hold a weekly vigil against war until the conflict with Iraq is resolved. The Rev Tony McNeile is inviting Bolton residents to visit Bank Street Chapel to light a candle and sign a book in hope of a peaceful outcome to the crisis. Mr
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Watch out for Cupid
CUPID is coming to town -- but starry-eyed lovers could be in for a shock. For Cupid, and an accompanying angel, will come in the shape of actors posing as statues. They will stand as if frozen to the spot in Bolton's Market Place shopping complex, looking
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Strike back at mobile phone thieves
BOWLERS are being given the chance to protect their mobile phones. Hollywood Bowl is holding free postcoding sessions for the community at its centre at Middlebrook Leisure Park, Horwich during half-term. From Monday (February 17) to Friday (February
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Poet makes light of mighty whites
oWANDERERS' antics on the pitch have helped one fan hit the target with poetry lovers. Lifelong supporter Dennis Swift first picked up a pen to express his footballing thoughts in verse 10 years ago. And since then his humorous, football poems have become
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Wedding belles on a special day . . .
WEDDING days are special occasions for many people, but some Bolton couples were hoping to add extra Valentine's day magic to their ceremonies by tying the knot today. A number of couples have chosen to seal their union on the day which celebrates loving
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And the winner is ... Auntie Pam!
PAM Stuchbury's kind and friendly nature earned her the title of "Auntie Pam" at work. Now it has also earned her a prestigious award to celebrate her happy presence on the checkouts at a Horwich supermarket. Pam, aged 56, was nominated for an "Asda Oscar
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February 14: Ready for a holiday?
IT is mid-February already and I figure people are ready for a holiday. Consequently we've been doing a giveaway for the Key 103 Weekender all week on air, giving away tickets for our party weekend in Prestatyn in March. If you weren't lucky enough to
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On stage (from February 14)
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton - Little Red Riding Hood, Follow Little Red Riding Hood on her journey through the forest, Sunday, 2pm, £6. CHORLEY OLD ROAD METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, Bolton Run For Your Wife A comedy by Ray Cooney. Runs from Wednesday to Saturday
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What the papers say today (Friday)
DAILY MIRROR: Mike Tyson's comeback fight against Clifford Etienne hangs in the balance this morning after a furious bust-up over money. DAILY STAR: French club Monaco are ready to offer Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier an escape route from his Anfield
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Comedy (from February 14)
THE BUZZ COMEDY CLUB, Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester - Noel Brittten, Lennie Jackson, Sally-Anne Hayward, Paul Fury, Thursday, 8pm, £6 and £3 conc. CHORLEY LITTLE THREATRE, Dole Lane, Chorley ComedySportz A family show from America with two teams battling
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Gig guide (from February 14)
ACADEMY 1,2 &3, Oxford Road, Manchester - Lamb, Tonight, 7.30pm, £12. Vanessa Carlton Saturday, 7.30pm, £11.50 Stereo MC's Tuesday, 7.30pm, £13.50 BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester Zion Train Uk Dub collective Tonight, 9pm, £8 and £7 El Equipo Saturday
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Farce of 'live' performances BY FRED SHAWCROSS
ONE of the 'benefits' of semi-retirement is that I can watch daytime TV. However, I try to give it a swerve because some of the stuff served up as entertainment is truly appalling. We are offered B list 'celebs', unfunny comics, and gushing hosts using
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Long hopes Bolton stage can help Saints go marching in
THE Reebok Stadium could hold the key to world domination as rugby league's club showpiece hits Bolton. British Super League champions St Helens take on Australian premiers Sydney City Roosters in their World Club Challenge clash tonight. And the Saints
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Lancashire Amateur League Fixtures
Premier Division: Bury GSOB v Little Lever SC; Chaddertonians v Bolton County; Hesketh Casuals v Gregorians; Lymm v Rivington; O Blackburnians v Prairie Utd; O Boltonians v Radcliffe Amateurs; Rochdale St Clements v Rossendale Amateurs. Division One:
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Frustrated Patterson finally lands his man
MARK Patterson's search for an experienced midfielder finally bore fruit when he signed Mark Ford from Darlington on a month's loan. The Leigh RMI boss has been frustrated over the past month by his inability to bring in new players and was relieved to
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League slip is not a worry for Preece
SHAKERS boss Andy Preece remains unfazed despite seeing his charges slip out of the automatic promotion slots this week. A draw at Torquay was enough to keep them in the top three last weekend only for wins by Bournemouth and Torquay to dump them down
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Hospital bosses get 3.7pc rise
BOLTON Hospitals NHS Trust handed its board members pay increases of no more than 3.7pc to keep them in line with nurses' rises. The trust was one of a handful in England to keep pay rises for its board members in line with those received by nurses. The
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Woolley takes charge
IAN Woolley has been selected as the next president of the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs. The current President at Pleasington, he will come into office in March.
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Shaun's Elite offer
FORMER Lancashire and Bolton golf champion Shaun Kelly has taken over the running of the Elite Golf shop in Bradshawgate, Bolton. To celebrate the purchase Shaun is offering free golf lessons on a first come first serve basis for anyone of any standard
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Lost on the sands
A WOMAN, aged 31, her boyfriend and daughter were rescued after getting lost on Southport sands at sunset last night. They called for help with a mobile phone.
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New smoke alarm saves father and son
A FATHER and son escaped from a blaze at their home -- after being woken by a smoke alarm they installed only a week ago. Firefighters doused the flames at the house in Cheltenham Road, Cheadle Heath, Cheshire, just after 2am. They said the fire would
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Appeal against drug sentence fails
A MOTHER-of-six drug addict who supplied cocaine to fund her habit has failed in an Appeal Court bid to cut her prison sentence. Debra Kirkman, aged 35, of Rix Street, Bolton, was jailed for four years at Bolton Crown Court on July 19 last year after
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DJ Andy finds Key to success
BOLTON DJ Andy Price has moved from behind the scenes to in front of the mic to present Key 103's Saturday night dance radio show, Back To Our House. Price, who hails from Heaton, began DJ-ing at university. "There was a pub that I happened to be working
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Portrait of a town
BOLTON has one of the highest proportions of residents in the country who profess to have a religion, the latest Census figures have revealed. Only 8.7 pc (22,829) of the population declared they had no religion compared with a national average of 14.8
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Hundreds set to join march
MORE than 450 people from Bolton will head to London tomorrow (Saturday) to join a march protesting against a possible war in Iraq. Eight coaches, plus a chartered train with 60 passengers, will head south in the early hours of the morning to join up
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Jaw, jaw better than war, war?
PEOPLE and politicians in the USA are being portrayed as warmongerers who can not wait to kick Saddam Hussein out of Iraq. But here, Philadelphia student Jeff Frantz, who is in the North-west until May, studying media at Manchester University, argues
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The Hypochondriac, Octagon. Runs until Feb 22
MENTION Moliere and the tendency is to think of an outdated -- but worthy -- comedy. But to do so is to undermine the writer's genius for tapping into quirky, funny human nature, which regardless of history remains pretty much the same. There is nothing
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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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Impressive Jussi
JUSSI Jaaskelainen helped Finland heap more trouble on Northern Ireland boss Sammy McIlroy on Wednesday. The Wanderers' keeper impressed in a 1-0 Finland win at Windsor Park, the Irish failing to score for the sixth successive game. One save from a David
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Community groups get £1.3m boost
COMMUNITY groups are being invited to come forward with ideas on how to spend a lottery windfall of more than £1.33 million. Bolton is one of just 13 places in the North West to win money in the first funding round of an initiative designed to produce
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Players plea
DUNSCAR Dynamos, who field four boys' teams in the Bolton Boys Federation and the Bolton and Bury Mini Soccer League, are planning to run an under 10s girls' team next season. Anyone interested should contact Ian Ashworth on 07940 596970.
