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Help on the net
BOLTON Council is reminding local companies of its internet search facility offering advice on financial help. Visit the database by logging on to www.bolton.gov.uk and going to bolton4business under the "doing business" section The section -- which is
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Support for legislation restriction
A GOVERNMENT proposal to introduce all new employment regulations on the same day each year has been backed by ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. ACCA believes that the 'one date' idea will reduce the impact of regulations on businesses
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Bakery's dinner to remember
CRAFT baker Greenhalgh's held a dinner for more than 100 former employees at its Lostock headquarters to celebrate the 45th anniversary of its incorporation. Some of the guests had worked for Greenhalgh's for more than 30 years. Among the staff present
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Heart-felt thanks for a super awards ceremony
SUCCESSFUL women entrepreneurs won the hearts of guests at a successful business event on Valentine's Day. The inaugural North Manchester Women in Business Awards lunch -- organisers are already talking about another one next year -- attracted 220 people
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Healthy tastes for the Whites
SPICY griddled chicken and new potatoes might be a far cry from the traditional fish and chips enjoyed in Nat Lofthouse's era -- but high-quality healthy food is proving to be the ideal recipe for Bolton Wanderers. Now the family catering business behind
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No peace and tranquility here
WITH all the media talking about war and hostilities of one country with another, is it possible to have a peaceful life? Not so in Bolton! I live in a "desirable" street, yet find no peace and tranquillity. Why? Because morning, noon and night, I am
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Hospital that's getting better
I HAVE recently been discharged from the Royal Bolton Hospital, and feel obliged to reveal my findings. I have found that there is a considerable improvement since I was last there in April/May 2000. The place is kept cleaner, in particular the toilets
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We really do need a flagship leisure centre
WITH regard to your article of February 7, "Millions may be spent on new pool for town", I wish to respond. You appear to have forgotten that Bolton Sports Centre on Silverwell Street was another closure before the more recent closure of The Water Place
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On this day - February 18
1478: George, Duke of Clarence, was murdered in the Tower of London -- drowned in a butt of malmsey wine. 1516: Mary I, Queen of England (1553-1558), was born in Greenwich, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. 1546: Martin Luther, father of
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What's showing on the small screen
SOCCER: UEFA Champions League second group phase, Arsenal v Ajax - ITV1 1930; Bayer Leverkusen v Newcastle - ITV2 1900. CRICKET: World Cup, West Indies v Bangladesh - Sky Sports 3 0800. SKIING: FIS World Championships from Italy - British Eurosport 0900
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Youngsters get a taste of life in each other's country
TWO 10-year-olds are trading places -- by sampling life in each other's country. French youngster Eric Larquemain has been living with the Knight family in Bolton since last September. Now it's Adam Knight's turn to spend an entire six months in France
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Stilton cheese dish
Q: What is the value of an old cheese dish I have? It is tall and circular, and has white flowers on a blue background. There is no maker's mark. Mrs G A: This appears to be a late-19th century cheese dish, made for Stilton, hence its shape.These specialised
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Dr Who jigsaw puzzle
Q: I still have a jigsaw puzzle from when I was a child in the 1970s. It is a Dr Who jigsaw featuring Daleks and flying saucers. It is complete -- there are 180 pieces. Does it have any value? Mrs V A. Dr Who items are quite collectable, though jigsaws
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Chinese novelty watch
Q: Recently, I bought a second-hand wristwatch from a market stall for £8. On the face it has a caricature of former American President Bill Clinton, and the Stars and Stripes. Is it worth anything? Mr N A: This was a cheaply-made watch manufactured in
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Dartmouth Pottery water jug
Q: I have a jug in the shape of a fish, and on it there are the words Plymouth Gin. It is about 12 inches tall and dark green in colour. Is it worth anything? Mr K A: This is a water jug made for use in pubs, and dates from the 1950s. It was almost certainly
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Boer War plate
Q: Can you tell me the value of a plate about 10 inches across which has on it portraits of Lord Roberts, Colonel Baden Powell and General French. A: This plate is a souvenir of the Boer War (1899-1902) which was fought in South Africa between the British
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Coronation medal, five-shilling piece & two old pennies
Q: I have a 1937 Coronation medal and a 1951 Festival of Britain five-shilling piece, and two old pennies dated 1891 and 1900. Are they worth anything? Mrs N A: The medal is worth £5-£10, the Festival of Britain coin £10-£12 and the old pennies virtually
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Boy bands set to take Atlantis by storm
BOY bands Busted and One True Voice are set to go down a storm at Atlantis Nightclub, in Astley Bridge on Wednesday. And it will be filmed for ITV1's popular Saturday show, cd:uk, which is hosted by Cat Deeley. The night, for 13 to 17-year-olds, will
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Stones charge
A MAN charged with the theft of stone flags pleaded not guilty at Bolton magistrates court. Paul Driver, aged 32, of Brief Street, Tonge Moor, was charged yesterday with stealing £400 worth of stones last October. He was remanded on bail until Monday.
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Assault denied
THE case of a man charged with assault has been adjourned by Bolton magistrates. Peter Harrison, aged 27, of Turnstone Avenue, Bolton, pleaded not guilty to causing actual bodily harm against Joanne Bentley in January. He was remanded on unconditional
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British coins
Q: I am interested in collecting British coins, but don't know what to look for. Is there an easy-to-follow book on the subject, one which gives historical details but also a price guide? Mr M A. There are many books on this subject, but one I find very
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Man on assault charge
A MAN accused of assault and actual bodily harm was remanded in custody when he appeared before Bolton magistrates. Lee Hayes, aged 20, of Garstang Ave, Breightmet, was also said yesterday to have been found with a three-inch kitchen knife in Bolton town
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Darkest Africa by Henry M Stanley
Q: I have two books (Vols 1 and 2) called In Darkest Africa by Henry M Stanley and published by Sampson Low and Co. They have many illustrations. What are they worth? A: This sounds as if it is the first edition of this book, published in 1890, and written
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Charles Brannam jug
Q: Can you tell me the value of an unusual jug I have, in the shape of a bird with a pointed beak? It is about 12 inches tall, is blue and green, and has the name Brannam on it. Mrs W. Charles Brannam founded a pottery in Barnstaple, Devon, about 1880
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Shorter and Son anemone dish
Q: I have a dish about 12ins across and it is in the shape of an anemone, and is bright purple and red. On the base it says Shorter. How old is it and what is it worth? Mrs G A. Shorter and Son is a pottery firm based in Stoke-on-Trent. Founded in the
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Gladstone Pottery china teaset
Q: I have a 20 piece china teaset of very pretty pattern. There is a mark on its base which includes the name Gladstone China. Is it worth anything? Mrs C A. The Gladstone Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent dates back to the 19th century, but the firm closed in
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Royal Doulton Toby Jug
Q: A relative has a very nice Royal Doulton Character Jug of King Henry VIII. It has the number D6642 on the base as well as the Royal Doulton mark. She has had it about 20 years. What is it worth? Mr W. A. This particular Toby Jug is one of a huge range
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Second World War ID card
Q: I have a National Registration Identity Card issued during the Second World War. It is in perfect condition. Does it have any value? Mrs H A. Millions of Identity Cards were issued during the second world war and examples are still quite common and
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Liberty pewter jug
Q: I have a metal jug, possibly pewter, marked on the base with the name Tudric. It is about seven inches high and has embossed fish on it. Can you tell me anything about it, and a possible value? Mrs N. A. Tudric was a brand name sold by the famous London
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Kodak Instant Camera
Q: I still have my Kodak 930 Kodamatic Instant Camera which I bought in 1970, which is still in its original box and little used. Has it yet become a collectors item? Mr Y. A. It's on its way -- but values are still modest for this camera of relatively
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Faerie Glen Gigi doll
Q: I still have a doll I had as a child. She is called Gigi on the box, which I have also kept. The doll is about 12 inches tall and is dressed in its original clothing. Is it worth anything? Mrs A A: Gigi was made by a firm called Faerie Glen, a smaller-scale
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Tandy novelty radio
Q: At a car boot sale recently I paid £5 for a novelty transistor radio which is actually in the shape of a bottle of tomato ketchup. You turn it on by twisting the cap. I have put batteries in and it still works. Can you tell me anything about it? Mr
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United's Bolton boy ready for Reebok jibes
LEE Roche achieved a lifetime's ambition earlier this season when he made his league debut for his beloved Manchester United at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old Bolton lad has been on the books at Old Trafford for over a decade but has had to be patient
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Miner's lamp
Q: I have an old miner's lamp, about 10 inches tall. The top part is metal, the lower part brass. It has a badge on it which says Thomas and Williams. It is in nice condition. Does it have any value? Mr L A. These lamps are increasingly collected, especially
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Moorcroft biscuit barrel
Q: I have a pottery biscuit barrel. It is pale orange colour and has a silver plated lid. On the base it has the name Moorcroft. What can you tell me about it? Mrs T. Moorcroft is a well-established pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, noted for its unusual and
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Samuel Edmund Waller print
Q: Do you have any information about a print I have? It shows a bride and groom being driven away in a horse a carriage, and it is in lovely colours. It is dated 1896 and is by S E Waller. Mrs N A. Samuel Edmund Waller was a very successful Victorian
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Time clocks
Q: What is the value of an old factory "clocking-in clock"? It is about three feet tall, with a round dial and a brass pendulum, and a glazed door. There is a slot at the base to insert a card. Mr W A. Time clocks -- often made by a firm called the National
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Mary Gregory Glass decanters
Q: I have two glass decanters with what looks like hand-painted scenes on them in white. I inherited them many years ago but don't know anything about them. Mrs L A: These are Victorian decanters, probably made between 1850 and 1880, and decorated with
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Brass thimble
Q: I know thimbles are quite common, but l have one made of brass which fits in a lidded velvet-lined case. The outside of the case is a tartan pattern. Is this very usual, and does it have any value? Mrs V. A.Thimbles -- thought to come from an old English
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Shelley tennis saucer/plate set
Q: I have a Shelley cup with a large combined saucer/plate, dated 1966. Can you tell me anything about Shelley, is there a book on the firm, and what other Shelley items should 1 collect? Mr G A: Shelley started in the 1870s and were taken over by the
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Maling jug
Q: I have a large jug with a sort of shiny lustre-finish. It is about 10 inches high, and has a pattern of various colours on a deep blue background. On the base it has a picture of a castle and the name Maling. Do you think it has any value? Mr H Maling
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National Westminster Bank pig moneybox
Q: I have a pottery pig moneybox called Woody, one of several issued by The National Westminster Bank as a promotion. I would like to collect the others. How many were there and what are they worth? Mrs B A: There were six pigs in the set, and the one
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John Bacon replica of Wedding Morning
Q: I have a painting called the Wedding Morning by John Bacon. Also I have some books -- one is called The Best of the Brothers Grimm, published by the Treasure Press, the others are a two volume edition of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare, printed
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1950s Guinness barometer
Q: What is the age and value of a barometer I have? It is circular, eight inches in diameter, hangs on the wall and has Lovely Day For A Guinness in gold letters around the wooden edge. It is in working order. Mr M A: This item dates from the 1950s, part
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Edward Radford hand-painted jug
Q: I have a very tall slim jug, about 14 inches tall. It has a yellow background with trees on it, which look as if they were hand painted. On the base it has the name Radford. Mrs A. A. This vase dates from the 1930s and was one of many designs featuring
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Brexton picnic set
Q: Can you tell me the value of a picnic set I have in a small green fitted case. It is made by a company called Sirram and is complete with tin boxes for sandwiches, two flasks, and plates and cups for six people. It is in nice condition. Mrs F A: This
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Engraved teeth
Q: I have two small tusks or teeth which are engraved with pictures of sailing ships. One has the name of a captain on it, and the date 1862-70. What is their value? Mr T A. Very hard to say, for the vast majority of these items which turn up around the
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Raynal doll and GPO moneybox
Q: I have a doll given as a present 50 years ago. It has the name Raynal on it, and is about 18 inches tall. It has had replacement clothes. I also have a money box in the form of a book by the GPO. Do these items have any value? Mrs G A: Dolls are collected
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Decca wind-up gramophone
Q: What is the value of a portable wind-up gramophone I have? It is like a small suitcase and the lid opens to reveal the turntable. In the lid is a chrome horn. The machine is called the Decca 33. It is in nice condition and still plays records. A. This
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Singer sewing machine
Q: WE have an old Singer sewing machine, which is hand operated and has a wooden cover over it. It is in excellent working order and in nice condition. What sort of value does it have? Mrs S A: Not very much I'm afraid! While old sewing machines are collectable
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Huntley and Palmer biscuit tin
Q: I have a tin box which at a glance looks like it's a set of books. There are eight volumes in a line, red in colour with gold decoration, and there is a strap around them holding them together, but the whole thing is a fake, it's actually a tin box
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Chips with everything BY ALAN CALVERT
SO, what are you doing for National Chip Week? It started on Monday and is set to captivate the nation until Sunday. The British Potato Council -- unlike the monstrous regiment of health and diet practitioners -- is seeking to remind us that the humble
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Leigh RMI v Chorley: Pitch inspection this afternoon
LEIGH RMI's manager, Mark Patterson hopes to field a full strength team for Tuesday's Lancashire FA Marsden Trophy semi-final clash with Chorley. But the game is in doubt with a pitch inspection due at about 1.30pm. Although loan signing and ex-Leeds
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Shakers match off
TONIGHT'S Division Three clash between Bury and Oxford United was called off this morning because of a frozen pitch. Shakers last night called for Football League officials to check the playing surface after freezing temperatures turned the ground rock
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More cheap flights
AIRLINE bmibaby is to expand its Manchester service with six new routes planned for Ireland and Spain, creating up to 50 new jobs. Services will start in May to Cork, Belfast, Alicante, Malaga, Murcia and Palma with fares starting from £12.50 including
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Phone mast protesters go south
HUNDREDS of protesters will be travelling from the North-west to take part in a march through London to express concern over mobile phone masts. The rally will take place on Saturday, March 8, and speakers from all the major political parties will address
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No road charging for Bolton!
CONGESTION charges are unlikely to hit Bolton motorists in the near future, claims a senior transport boss. With the introduction of charges in London, other towns and cities are starting to examine the possibility of similar schemes in their areas. But
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Uri Geller, Albert Halls, Bolton
URI Geller comes on stage backed by a glitzy video presentation. Television appearances from the days when his name was on everybody's lips and endorsements from his celebrity mates Michael Jackson and magician David Blaine blare out. So there's a slight
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Heart-felt thanks for a super awards ceremony
SUCCESSFUL women entrepreneurs won the hearts of guests at a successful business event on Valentine's Day. The inaugural North Manchester Women in Business Awards lunch -- organisers are already talking about another one next year -- attracted 220 people
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Panto at church has lots of bite
THE Westhoughton Methodist Amateur Dramatic Society is staging the pantomime Red Riding Hood at the Westhoughton Methodist Church hall on Wigan Road on February 21 and 22 at 7.15pm. This adaptation has been written by members Georgina Heaton and Bill
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Race riots revisited
ONE of the North West's leading South Asian theatre companies visits The Octagon, Bolton, with a thought provoking new drama looking at the devastating race riots that took place in Oldham in 2001. This will be Peshkar Productions' second visit to The
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Keep up with Cooney for a great night
THE Marco Players stage Ray Cooney's farce Run for your Wife from Wednesday to Saturday at Chorley Old Road Methodist Community Church at 7.30 pm. The story revolves around John Smith -- a London cabbie with a wife in Streatham, a wife in Wimbledon and
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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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Bolton Sunday League
LATEST details Open Cup Second Round FARNWORTH WHITES...3 GRAPES HOTEL...4 NEW EDITION...2 SEVEN STARS LITTLE LEVER...3 NORTHWEST PAPER...3 HARE & HOUNDS BOLTON...2 JOLLY WAGGONER...7 SEVEN STARS BOLTON...3 TONGE MOOR CON CLUB...3 BEAUMONT...1 GRIFFIN
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Glen's as good as gold in cup drama
GRAPES Hotel marksman Glen Longworth produced the golden shot that finally ended Farnworth Whites' brave bid to make progress in the Open Cup. Whites, second in Division One, held the Premier Division side to 3-3 after 90 minutes as both attacks put on
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Astley Bridge Area Darts League
The Men's Round The Board Pairs will be on March 3, at the VBQ, Blackburn Road. The Summer League forms are now available at the Robin Hood, Halliwell Road, fees are £25. RESULTS - Ladies Section One: Reformed Ravers 7 Mum's Girls 8; Lancashire Hot Pots
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Astley Bridge Area Darts League
Results - Ladies Section One: Mum's Girls 12 Lancashire Hot Pots 3; Rag Dolls 12 Lancashire Hot Pots 3; Lancashire Hot Pots 8 White Horse 7; Rag Dolls 12 Rockin Robins 3; Evas Girls 9 Breightmet Con Club 11; White Horse 4 Reformed Ravers 11. Ladies Section
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Turton edge out Eagley rivals
EAGLEY'S six match unbeaten sequence came to an end on Saturday in the West Lancs Premier Division when they went down 1-0 to local rivals Turton in front of a large crowd at Dunscar Bridge. In a game littered by petty fouls the Villagers started brightly
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Politics should not be mixed with religion
I NOTE that the Vicar of Bolton was musing on the subject of whether God should get a mention in the constitution for the EU in his column last week. I, for one, sincerely hope that he does not, for if there is one thing we should have learned from history
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Town pays the price of cars policy
SO, Mr Hawkin thinks that speed humps are the answer. How are they being paid for? Through the price hike in car parking fees? Does Mr Hawkin live in the real world? Firstly, I do agree that we do need traffic calming measures to reduce the number of
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February 17-18
From the Evening News, February 18, 1903: THE Royal procession from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament this afternoon on the opening of the session by the King was favoured by beautiful weather, and some considerable time before their Majesties
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Clear the snow, it's time for bowls
MANY years ago the Bolton Evening News used to carry the results of professional bowling contests which took place on many greens in the area. It was called Panel Bowling, where you could even place bets on the results. It went on through the year, whatever
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Driver dies in smash
A MAN died and a toddler was left in a critical condition after a head-on collision in Dawbers Lane, Euxton. Ford Escort driver Michael Humphreys was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident at 3.40pm yesterday. His passenger Kieran Rice, three, was
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Caller's vital clues in bones mystery
DETECTIVES investigating the discovery of a man's body near Chorley have tracked down a missing man who could be vital to the inquiry. An anonymous caller contacted the Crimestoppers confidential hotline on Tuesday, January 14 and passed on vital information
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Tracie's walk of jubilation
A SENIOR police officer today spoke of her battle against breast cancer and urged other sufferers to have the strength to beat it. Chief Inspector Tracie O'Gara, based at Blackburn Police Station, is set to join two colleagues on a sponsored walk of the
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Father and son, 3, die after crash
A FATHER and his three-year-old son have died after their car was involved in a head-on collision. The boy's 12-year-old sister suffered internal injuries and is serious but stable in hospital. Mark Humphries, aged 40, of Quebec Street, Deane, was killed
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Safety first as pubs shut for United match
MOST of Bolton's pubs will be closed on Saturday afternoon as Wanderers take on local rivals Manchester United. Many bars will not open until after the kick off at noon -- and will then close between 2pm and 6pm in case violence breaks out after the derby
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Schools to gain from voucher scheme
THREE Bolton schools are launching a new scheme which aims to make a real difference to shoppers this summer. St Pauls Primary C of E, St James C of E and Beech House Preparatory Department will be selling Schools Plus voucher books to parents and the
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1879 shilling
Q: Can you tell me the value of an 1879 shilling? Mrs L A: This coin is worth £10-£20 if in excellent condition with little evidence of surface wear. Worn examples are worth just a pound or two.
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Blue Bird Toffee hammer
Q. I have a small hammer, silver in colour, marked Blue Bird Toffee. Is it worth anything? Mr A A: About £5 -- these hammers were used in shops and given away as a promotional item by the toffee firm in the 1920s and 1930s, and are not uncommon. Much
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Bull's head tin opener
Q: Can you tell me the value of an old tin-opener? It is cast-iron, and the end is shaped like a bull's head. It looks quite old. Mr J A. This sounds as if it is one of the original-style openers dating back to about 1880, a time when tinned food -- especially
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Novelty sewing scissors
Q: I have a pair of small scissors in the shape of a stork, with the blades forming its beak. Is it of any value? Mrs W A: The stork is one of the most popular forms of novelty sewing scissors, with examples made from the late 19th century right up until
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Pedigree Toys Joe 90 doll
Q: What is the value of a Joe 90 doll I have, which I bought in the 1960s? It is still in its box. Mr K. A. Joe 90 was a popular TV character of the period, and Pedigree Toys made this Joe 90 doll, which was about 18 inches tall. There was also a Captain
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William Kent Toby Jug
Q. WHAT is the value of a Toby Jug I have of Mr Punch. On the base it says Old Staffordshire? Mr V A: Old Staffordshire was a trade-name used by the Staffordshire-based firm of William Kent, which was founded in the late 19th century and continued to
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Merrythought soft toys
Q: I have two soft toys from the TV series Tom and Jerry. They are about six inches high and have a tag on them which says something that looks like Menythorpe. What are they worth? Mrs L A: The tag actually says Merrythought -- the name of a soft-toy
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Matchbox Yesterday toy car
Q: I have a toy car made by Matchbox. It is a 1938 Auburn Speedster, in very good condition. It has a beige coloured body and red wheels. Is it worth anything? Mr L A: This model was one of the Matchbox Yesterday Series, and was first issued in1979. Four
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Pets plea
A TOWN centre charity shop is asking the public to donate small items of furniture. The PSDA veterinary charity shop in Newport Street, Bolton, will gratefully accept small cabinets, bookcases, coffee tables and chairs in good condition, and will collect
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Coffee theft
THE case of a man who stole coffee from a Bolton supermarket was adjourned for pre-sentence reports by magistrates. Lee Boardman, aged 30, of Church Street, Farnworth, pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing £18.72 worth of coffee from Asda last month.
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Beswick farm animals
Q: I have some Beswick farm animals: Hereford bull, Charolais cow and calf, Hereford cow and calf. What are they worth? Mr C A: Several different versions of the animals you mention were made and you do not provide the model numbers. The Hereford Bull
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What to do in Bolton on Wednesday
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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Monument sale
AN estate agent says a Grade II-listed gothic monument on sale for £225,000 is the strangest sale he has ever had. The memorial to Francis Egerton, the first Earl of Ellesmere, was built in 1860, off Leigh Road, Worsley. Estate agent Owen Knox said: "
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Torborch print
Q: I have a painting called The Letter by an artist called Torborch. On the back it says The Medici Society, and an address in Liverpool. Is it of any value? Mrs P A: This item is a print, rather than an original painting. The Medici Society has long
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Price Bros honey pot
Q: I have a small jam pot with a lift-off lid and on the base it says Price Bros. It features Flowers and Bees on the design and is about five inches tall. What is its value? Mrs O. A. You could certainly put jam in this pot, but it was actually designed
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Chocolate mould
Q: I have an unusual item which is made of copper and has a hinge on it. It is embossed in the shape of a rabbit. Any idea what it is and is it worth anything? Mrs K A: This is actually a chocolate mould and dates back to around 1900. It was common at
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Kioto vase
Q: I recently paid £3 for a small urn-shaped vase with a chequered pattern. It has no makers mark other than the word Kioto. There is also a diamond-shaped mark with numbers and letters in each corner. Can you tell me anything about it? Mr W It is not
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Victorian creamer jug
Q: Can you tell me about a milk jug I have in the shape of a cow. The handle is its tail and the milk pours from its mouth. There is a small removable lid on its back so it can be refilled. It is made of pottery but has no makers name. Mrs D A: These
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Sussex Pottery novelty pig mug
Q: Can you tell me anything about a very unusual pottery pig I bought recently for £18 at a junk shop? It is comic-looking, with lots of black spots on the body, and the head is removable and stands on the nose to form a cup! Mrs A A: You certainly picked
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Plant holder with bee-hive motif
Q: I have a plant holder, about nine inches high. On the back it has the initials DB and what looks like a bee-hive motif. How old is it and what is it worth? Mr F The blue and white jardiniere is almost certainly made by a firm called Dunn, Bennett and
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Portmeirion Phoenix coffee pot
Q: I have been given a very tall coffee pot about 14 inches high, made by Portmeirion. It is dark brown with a gold pattern and is in nice condition. I know it's not that old, but is it worth anything? A: This appears to be from the Phoenix range issued
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Novelty cigarette box
Q: I have a novelty cigarette box made of wood. It is opened by pushing on a carved wooden bird which then extracts the cigarette in its beak. Someone I know has offered me £10 for it. Is it worth more? Mrs J A: Most examples sell for about £25-£30, so
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Carbon Ware teapot
Q: I recently paid £75 at a collectors fair for a Carbon Ware teapot in the shape of an aeroplane, with Winston Churchill as the pilot. The aircraft is painted blue with Union Jack wings, and on the base it says Limited Edition. Did I get a bargain? Mr
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Carlton Ware aeroplane teapot
Q: I have a Carlton Ware teapot in the shape of an aeroplane. It is green, with RAF markings. The lid is actually the pilot. How old is it and what is it worth? Mrs K A: This teapot dates back only 20 years or so, and was one of two novelty aircraft designs
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Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management
Q: I have a facsimile copy of a book called Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, published by Jonathon Cape. Is it of any value? Mrs A A. Not really, as replicas seldom attract collectors. The original Mrs Beeton book was published in the early
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Robertson's gollies
Q. I have five small Golly figures from Robertson's Jam. They are all holding musical instruments. I have had them quite a few years. What are they worth? Mrs T A: These three-inch tall Gollies were issued in the 1970s. Sets are fairly common around the
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Kodak Junior camera
Q: Can you tell me the value of a small folding camera I have? It is called the Kodak Junior and is black, with a pull-out lens. It is in lovely condition. Mr E A: This camera dates from the late 1920s or early 1930s and was a very popular model which
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Old magazines
Q: I have come across an old copy of a magazine called the Illustrated London News, dated 1859. It is in quite good condition, though a few pages are loose. Is it worth anything? Mr M A. Old magazines are always very interesting to browse through, but
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Jack Payne 78s
Q: I have about a dozen 78rpm records by the Jack Payne band. Are they worth anything. They are all in their original sleeves and in excellent condition. Mr W A: Most old 78s are worth very little, just 50p or so, but certain artists -- George Formby,
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Travelling Excelda gramophone
Q: Can you tell me anything about an unusual miniature wind-up gramophone that I have acquired? It is all fitted inside a metal case that looks a bit like an old camera. You can take it out and assemble it and it will than play a record. It is made by
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New Hall pottery bowl
Q: I have a pottery bowl in quite gaudy colours, yellow, green and brown, and a picture of fruits on the inside. On the base is a mark showing a castle and the name New Hall, Hanley. I have checked in a book and there was a firm called New Hall in the
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What the papers are saying
THE SUN: David Beckham and Alex Ferguson had to be pulled apart by two players during their amazing dressing-room bust-up. DAILY MIRROR: Sir Alex Ferguson faces a battle to unite the Manchester United dressing room after his sensational bust-up with David
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Fun and Frolic 1908 annual
Q: What is the value of an old children's annual I have? It is dated 1908 and is called Fun and Frolic and is filled with illustrations of cats. It was published by Collins and is in very good condition. Mrs P A. Most children's annuals from this period
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Gallaher cigarette cards
Q: What is the value of a set of cigarette cards I have had for many years? There are a hundred, all of famous cricketers. They were issued by Gallaher in the 1920s. Mr B. A: In tip-top condition, this set would be worth between £200 and £250. Not all
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Vanessa sings for her lunch
A SPRING series of lunchtime concerts is now under way at St Andrew and St George United Reformed Church on St George's Road, Bolton -- and features accomplished musicians from the town. The series runs on Thursdays from 12.45pm to 1.30pm. This week there
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Councillor surgery
COUNCILLORS Prentice Howarth, Don Eastwood and Pauline Spencer are holding their surgery at St Simon and Jude's Church Hall, Rishton Lane, Great Lever, on Thursday, from 7pm to 8pm.
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The all-day party that starts with breakfast
DON'T skip breakfast . . . tucking into a healthy morning meal is good for you. So says Brian Iddon, MP for Bolton South-east, and next month he will be backing Britain's All-Day Breakfast campaign. People across the country are being encouraged to hold
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Leigh RMI v Chorley: Match off
LEIGH RMI's Lancashire FA Marsden Trophy semi-final clash with Chorley on Tuesday night has been called off due to a frozen pitch. The winners will meet either Accrington Stanley or Kendal in the Final.
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Dino Maamria turns down Stevenage move
Top Leigh RMI goal scorer Dino Maamria has turned down a transfer move to Stevenage. The former Tunisian Under 21 international had talks with Nationwide Conference team Stevenage last Thursday. After considering their offer over the weekend he has decided
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Weeding out smokers
BOLTON'S Smoking Cessation Service is setting an ambitious new target of helping 4,000 smokers to give up the habit in the next three years. From April the service, run by Bolton Primary Care Trust (PCT), will employ four advisers to support those struggling
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Takeaway car blaze
A MAN'S car was set alight while he was inside a takeaway in Bradshawgate, Bolton. The man, in his early 20s, parked his Renault 19 behind Union Building while he went into the takeaway last night. When he returned 10 minutes later, the car was on fire
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Patient appeal
HOSPITAL bosses are looking for the family of Arthur Clifford, aged 67, of Century Lodge, Farnworth. He died on February 11 at the Royal Bolton Hospital following a short illness. Jean Peters, bereavement officer, believes Arthur has a brother called
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Cheers to drinkers
MORE people go to the pub in the North-west than anywhere else in the country, according to new research. In a poll by the Campaign for Real Ale, 45 per cent of people in the region said they went to the pub at least once a week, with the national average
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The all-day party that starts with breakfast
DON'T skip breakfast . . . tucking into a healthy morning meal is good for you. So says Brian Iddon, MP for Bolton South-east, and next month he will be backing Britain's All-Day Breakfast campaign. People across the country are being encouraged to hold
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Join the fight to drive down prices
PUBLIC opposition to planned increases in car parking charges continues to grow. Letters and e-mails are flooding into the Bolton Evening News offices backing our campaign to prevent charges on council run car parks from going up by seven per cent. Retailers
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Youngsters get a taste of life in each other's country
TWO 10-year-olds are trading places -- by sampling life in each other's country. French youngster Eric Larquemain has been living with the Knight family in Bolton since last September. Now it's Adam Knight's turn to spend an entire six months in France
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Date for Fair
ST Philips Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents State Fair at the Parochial Hall, Bridgeman Street, Great Lever, from February 24 to March 3. For tickets, phone 524800.
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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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£360m super store development
ASDA supermarkets are to create new jobs in Greater Manchester as part of a £360m nationwide expansion. The Wigan store is to be converted into a "super centre" selling a broader product range.
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More than just Shakespeare at revue
THE immortal bard, William Shakespeare, may well be the focus of attention at Bolton Little Theatre's next production, but the words spoken will most certainly not be his. In fact the company presents A Shakespeare Revue from Saturday to March 1, featuring
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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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Uri Geller, Albert Halls, Bolton
URI Geller comes on stage backed by a glitzy video presentation. Television appearances from the days when his name was on everybody's lips and endorsements from his celebrity mates Michael Jackson and magician David Blaine blare out. So there's a slight
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Lancashire Amateur League
LATEST results and tables Premier Division: Bury GSOB 3 Little Lever SC 0; Hesketh Casuals 0 Gregorians 6; O Blackburnians 4 Prairie Utd 2; O Boltonians 2 Radcliffe Amateurs 0; Rochdale St Clements 0 Rossendale Amateurs 2. Division One: Bolton Lads Club
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Oakes hits a hat-trick in Rangers' win
WESTHOUGHTON Rangers' hat-trick hero Tom Oakes shot Farnworth Boys to pieces in a seven goal thriller at Hart Common with a trio of deadly strikes that saw his team move up in the under 14s league. In the same division Radcliffe Boro hit top spot with
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Pennington miss top table chance
PENNINGTON missed the chance to go top of Division One of the BSF Over 35's football league this week, and had to settle for a share of the points. Playing away at Breightmet United they twice went behind, however they battled back bravely but could not
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West Lancashire League
LATEST details Lancashire Challenge Shield Semi Finals Downall Green Utd...0 Springfiel...2 Premier Division CHARNOCK RICHARD...3 BLACKROD TOWN...0 EAGLEY...0 TURTON...1 FRECKLETON...0 BURNLEY UNITED...1 KIRKHAM & WESHAM...4 FULWOOD AMATEURS...1 WYRE
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Pioneer Sunday League
LATEST details PREMIER DIVISION P W D L Pt Astley Miners... 14 11 3 0 36 Spread Eagle... 14 7 3 4 24 Hulton Lane... 11 6 4 1 22 Willows... 12 6 1 5 19 A & N Paper... 14 5 1 8 16 Ellesmere... 11 4 3 4 15 Cattlemarket... 12 4 0 8 12 King William...
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Blunders cost Blackrod dear
BLACKROD Town committed three defensive errors and paid the price with a 3-0 defeat by Charnock Richard, their West Lancashire League rivals and league leaders. Charnock went ahead on nine minutes when the Blackrod keeper lost sight of the ball against
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Leigh League
LATEST results Redwaters Coronation Cup COLLIERS REST...4 HIGHER FOLD LC...3 THREE CROWNS A...0 HOWE BRIDGE MILLS...2 Division Two ASDA GOLBORNE...0 FIR TREE RANGERS...4 HOWE BRIDGE MILLS RES...4 THREE CROWNS B...2 AFC TYLDESLEY...4 ATHERTON ROYAL...1
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Schools' soccer by GRAEME HOLLINSHEAD
BOLTON Under 15s suffered a setback in the Northern Merit League with a disappointing 4-0 reverse against West Lancashire at Sharples School. The game was in doubt with severe overnight frost making the pitch virtually unplayable but it was the visitors
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Bolton & Bury Mini Soccer League
U7 Section A: OLOL 4 Bolton County A 3; Aspull Jnrs 4 Ladybridge Bulldogs 0. U7 Section B: Ladybridge Crusaders 2 Brandlesholme Warriors B 0. U7 SECTION A P W D L Pt Aspull Jnrs... 11 10 1 0 31 B/holme Warriors A... 12 8 4 0 28 Ladybridge Ath... 10 8
