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BHC Ladies 1's Vs Oldham
BHC beat Oldham in the semi-final of the 1st Div cup this weekend to set up a March final against Bowdon. Bolton had several chances during the scrappy game but only managed to win 2-1. Both goals coming from Man of the Match Jenny Cocker.
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100 jobs to be axed as factory closes
MORE than 100 people will lose their jobs when a factory closes at the end of the year. Engineering firm Ingersoll Rand in Swan Lane, Hindley Green, has announced that 106 jobs will go when production is transferred to other factories all over the world
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Is something wrong with the school system?
IAN Price, chief education social worker, says that children whose parents take them on holiday during term time could develop "long term educational problems". I find this very hard to believe. If being absent from school for just one, or two, weeks
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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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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 There are fantastic fish on display from all over the
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Battalion pictures uncovered
WHEN reader Les Duckworth was on the Internet recently, he came across a picture of the 5th Cadet Battalion of the Loyal Regiment (North Lancs) which appeared on my page some time ago. He tells me that last month his mother died, and when he was sorting
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On this day - February 21
1595: Robert Southwell, English poet and Jesuit martyr, was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn. 1613: Michael Romanov was elected Tsar of Russia, founding the house of Romanov which ruled until the revolution in March 1917. 1849: Britain annexed the
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The Cat ruffled a few feathers
ON February 10 I printed an old picture of an off-licence in Chorley New Road, Horwich, date unknown, but which was also known as The Cat. It has brought a couple of letters. Mr T Pollitt, of Bateman Street, Horwich, tells me that he was manager of The
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Guide to the world cup fixtures
Thursday POOL A AUSTRALIA v HOLLAND Potchefstroom Holland 122 (de Leede 24, Bichel 3-13) Australia 170-2 (Martyn 67no) Australia win by 75 runs. TODAY (FRIDAY) NEW ZEALAND V KENYA Nairobi TOMORROW ENGLAND V PAKISTAN Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA V BANGLADESH
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Robbie's got Kylie syndrome
LUCKY in his career but no so lucky in love. It seems Robbie Williams has been afflicted by the same fate as the lovely Kylie - no matter how famous, good looking or cool they are, they just can't find true love. Having recently split from Rachel Hunter
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Soap moment not to miss
NOT that we are Corrie obsessed or anything but YOU MUST watch the street on Monday night as Richard Hillman's house of cards begins to collapse in a spectacular fashion. Of course, he's been acting edgy for weeks and Gail, though she looks quite like
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The decade that taste forgot is back
IN New York's Fashion Week it wasn't Hollywood glamour that inspired the designers, but Britain in the early Eighties. Oh yes, the decade that taste forgot has proven an unexpected catylist for US designers, with sharp but casual suits, Brothel Creeper
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Evans gives Vernon a 'huge' TV break
TV presenter Vernon Kay has been specially selected by Chris Evans to host the TV and radio mogul's big comeback. Bolton born Vernon will front Evans' live new quiz show, Girls and Boys -- which starts a 13-week run on Channel Four in March. And Evans
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What the papers say today (Friday)
THE SUN: Dutch destroyer Ruud van Nistelrooy has told Alex Ferguson: Have a look at Christian Vieri to be my next partner up front. DAILY MIRROR: David Beckham's boots did what they are meant to last night, as their master set up both goals that beat
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DJs' big night at The Office
THE last few Thursday nights have been hot dates in the calendar for a selection of local DJs participating in the 2nd Juice DJ Competition. The first contest, held last year, was won by DJ Chris Massey, who is now promoting his own night, Mirrorball,
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Boogie nighties
IF there is one thing that Bolton loves it is a one-off clubnight to really get excited about. Or so the swiftness of ticket sales for forthcoming shindig Coco Loco would suggest. This special event takes place at the Last Drop Hotel on Saturday night
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Bars, pubs & clubbing (from February 21)
ATLANTIS, The Valley, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton - Pop, chart and commercial dance; pop up to Club Class for some older classics. Friday, 9.30pm to 2.30am DJ Sammy It's a bit chilly for the Boys of Summer but that won't deter DJ Sammy, back at Atlantis
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Police step up numbers for Wanderers v United clash
THERE will be an unprecedented number of police on patrol to combat the threat of organised violence at Wanderers' derby match against Manchester United tomorrow. About 400 officers will be on duty, significantly higher than for a typical Premiership
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Opposition factfile: Manchester United
Ground: Old Trafford. Nickname: Red Devils, Reds. Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson. League position: 2nd. Top scorer: Ruud van Nistelrooy - 26 (11 Premiership). Last six Premiership: Man City (h) drew 1-1; Birmingham (a) won 1-0; Southampton (a) won 2-0; Chelsea
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Ruud does not scare me - Campo
IVAN Campo is either supremely confident or deliberately obtuse but, while Sam Allardyce singles out Ruud van Nistelrooy as Manchester United's "main man", the Real Madrid defender is calmly dismissive of the free-scoring Dutchman. "It's not through any
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Wanderers week in review
SATURDAY - SAM Allardyce launched a fresh appeal for football's power brokers to give club managers a say in the big decisions which shape the game's future. The Wanderers' boss says football is the loser because League Managers' Association boss John
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Fan Graham's life with the Wanderers
GRAHAM Hardcastle, is an ardent Bolton Wanderers fan, who has supported the Whites almost all his life - but he is only 20! His beloved Bolton hasn't been too lucky of late, managing just to hang onto their Premiership position to avoid relegation. So
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Just the job for busy pensioners
IS retirement the dream "release" we all hope for. Or is it an unwelcome order to slow down? Nigel McFarlane reports. ONE in five people came out of retirement to go back to work last year. This year the figure is set to rise even further, with as many
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Pupils take a walk on the wildlife side
FOR the past four years a school in one of Bolton's most scenic areas has been improving wildlife on the school grounds. Eagley Junior School, off Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, has made massive improvements to its woodland school grounds through a string
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Wanderers and the Beeb team up to help young
BOLTON Wanderers and the BBC have teamed up to launch a new scheme to help young homeless people improve their chances of re-entering fulltime education. The BBC's Training & Development's skillXchange team and Wanderer's are working together with
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Big church night at Albert Hall
WORSHIPPERS will be singing and dancing in the aisles of Bolton's Albert Hall on Sunday at one of the biggest service for a number of years. More than 800 people are expected to attend the Sunday Night Live event, thought to be Bolton's biggest since
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Octagon actor makes amazing discovery in his jacket pocket
OCTAGON actor Christopher Wright starred in a little costume drama of his own when the jacket he was given to wear on stage unearthed an amazing coincidence. The actor, who is currently performing in The Hypochondriac, and is set to be seen in The Octagon's
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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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Mail on call for lots of laughs
ROYAL Mail staff in Farnworth have shown they have a nose for a good cause. For volunteers from its Transaction Services department in Farnworth will be raising a laugh while taking calls on Comic Relief night. Dressed as soldiers, tigers and fairies,
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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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Phone box firework
A FIREWORK was set off in a telephone box in Little Hulton last night. Firefighters were called to the kiosk in Bury Crescent at 8.45pm after a concerned passer by dialled 999, thinking the call box was on fire. Firefighters quickly put out the firework
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Name your tune at brass festival
YOUNG musicians from Smithills School Senior Band join the world famous Leyland Band in a Festival of Brass at the Victoria Hall, Bolton on February 22, 7.30pm. John Hinckley is guest conductor for Leyland, while Smithills' director of music Chris Wormald
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Girl, 13, cut free from handcuffs
FIREFIGHTERS were needed to cut an embarrassed 13-year-old girl out of handcuffs last night. The girl, who has not been named, was out with friends in Hillfield Drive, Tonge Moor, when the cuffs were fastened around the teenager's ankles at around 8pm
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Hoaxer admits animal cruelty
A MAN has admitted making hoax 999 calls to the emergency services during the fire strike and to causing animal cruelty. John Robert Byron, aged 19, of Lenham Gardens in Breightmet, pleaded guilty to making a series of hoax calls to the police, fire and
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Elvis trail with heartbreak hotel BY MATHEW FOXCROFT
THERE are five "VIPs" always guaranteed a room in Memphis, that's five "Very Important Poultry". The five ducks in the Peabody Hotel in Memphis stay in the Royal Duck Palace on the roof of the hotel. The ducks are always guaranteed a room -- unlike us
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Susie Cooper Quadrapets pottery
Q: I have heard that pottery by Susie Cooper can be valuable. I have a small bowl about five inches across with her name on the back. The pattern is of a horse standing with one leg in the air. Mrs K. A. Susie Cooper was a contemporary of the more famous
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I'm Gunnar strike again warns Ole
OLE Gunnar Solksjaer is relishing the prospect of Saturday's clash with Wanderers as he looks to repeat his last appearance at the Reebok Stadium. The striker, known as the "baby-faced assassin" because of his youthful looks and deadly accuracy in front
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Theatre & comedy (from February 21)
ALBERT HALLS, Bolton - Echoes of Erin. The annual concert featuring Ireland's leading young traditional musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers. Saturday, 8pm, £7 and £5 conc. CHORLEY OLD ROAD METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, Bolton Run For Your Wife
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Lord of the rings!
WITH the emphasis today very much on fast food, it's doubtful if too many people sit down to a formal meal at the dining table, with starched linen napkins, neatly inserted into napkin rings. But there is still tremendous demand for napkin rings, from
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Players should settle debate
THERE'S an easy way for the FA to win the club v country international battle which sees players pulled out of national squads with fictional injuries immediately after their previous domestic match. Force them to join up with the squad, undergo a fitness
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The funniest man in the world
PETER Kay has been named the funniest man alive by comedy fans. The Bolton comedian and star of Channel 4's award-winning Phoenix Nights has topped an online poll of the greatest living comics. He beat Eddie Izzard into second place, Billy Connolly into
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Tennis hope Emily eats up the challenge
THE idea of healthy eating and cutting down on fizzy pop might sound like a nightmare for most 10-year-olds but that is exactly what budding tennis ace Emily Egan-Morriss must put up with. Emily, who is a pupil at Bolton School, has been selected to join
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Maske a bet on a Dance
BOLTON Rugby Club will be holding a casino and disco evening to raise funds for the Children's Hospitals Appeal Trust, on Saturday, March 1, at Bolton Rugby Club, Avenue Street, Bolton. Tickets cost £5 which includes 10 gaming chips for roulette, poker
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Charter parking
THE bi-annual Charter Fair brings fun time back into Bury. From Friday, February 28 to Saturday, March 8, rides and attractions can be enjoyed at The Rock car park. To cater for town centre parkers, the Parson Lane car park, at the rear of the Wilkinsons
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Wanderers pupils go in the book
YOUNG people are being helped by Bolton Wanderers to write stories and poems for a new children's book. Pupils at Sacred Heart, Scot Lane End, Washacre and The Gates primary schools have been visiting the Study@BWFC room at the Reebok Stadium each week
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From the Bolton Evening News - February 18-19
February 19, 1903: SHORTLY before eight o'clock on Tuesday evening, a somewhat serious gas explosion, resulting in injury to three persons, occurred at the house 8, Gladstone-terrace, off Church-st., Westhoughton. The building was unoccupied, but preparations
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The decade that taste forgot is back
IN New York's Fashion Week it wasn't Hollywood glamour that inspired the designers, but Britain in the early Eighties. Oh yes, the decade that taste forgot has proven an unexpected catylist for US designers, with sharp but casual suits, Brothel Creeper
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Just how many missed the World Club challenge kick off?
IT is a wonder last week's World Club Challenge champions Sydney Roosters even managed to get on to the pitch on time, let alone win writes Chris Hall Once again the tremendous Reebok Stadium's image among rugby fans was tarnished by shambolic organisation
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FIXTURES
Warriors get off on the wrong foot WIGAN Warriors embark on their 2003 Super League campaign at Castleford on Sunday with their worst and best chance of landing the game's glittering prize. After being forced to slash their wage bill to fulfill salary
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Thanks for the Maamrias, Dino
LEIGH RMI landed a double swoop with the signing of Scarborough strikers Neil Campbell and Keith Scott and sold leading marksman Dino Maamria to Conference rivals Stevenage. The 25-year-old Campbell, who had a two-year spell at Doncaster, is on loan until
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Fred Done's column
AFTER the weekend's FA Cup results this season's competition is starting to take shape with the lower divisions well represented. After having all the luck in the world at Old Trafford last Saturday, Arsene Wenger might well be forgiven for thinking Arsenal's
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You love her - but could you save her?
YOUR child is choking after swallowing part of a toy. He is turning blue and you have seconds, not minutes, to save his life. What do you do? This is a dilemma which could be faced by every parent or carer in the country. But, shockingly, nine out of
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Farnworth Snooker League
Results -- Farnworth Snooker B 7 WRBL 1; Farnworth Vets 3 Cuemasters C 6; Dixon Green B 5 Cuemasters A 2; Cuemasters B 5 Dixon Green A 3; Walkden CC 2 Hawkers 7; K&R Conservative 0 Armitage 9; Hare/Hounds 1 Farnworth Snooker A 7. Thee-a-Side Competition
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Treasures at the click of a mouse
BOLTON Museum and Art Gallery is leading the country in an innovative £100,000 project which will put the town's collections on the international stage. The museum is teaming up with its counterpart in Bury with the launch of a comprehensive website www.ourtreasures.org
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Moped crash victim in coma on Cyprus
A MANCHESTER man is seriously ill in a Cyprus hospital after a moped accident on the holiday island last month. Stefan Schelze, aged 42, has been in a coma since suffering serious head injuries, but has no prospect of returning home because he has no
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Simon's ready to run streets of London
ATHERTON fundraiser Simon Whittaker is all set for this year's Flora London Marathon -- as long as he can stay ahead of the deep sea diver. Simon, of Worthing Grove, said: "My ultimate nightmare is finishing behind the man in the diving suit who came
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Pensioner sacrifices presents for heart appeal
A PENSIONER sacrificed her 90th birthday presents to raise £500 for Bolton's Coronary Care Appeal. Clara Mann decided that she did not want presents after reading in the Bolton Evening News about the appeal to raise £1.3 million for a new cardiac support
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Planning applications
63837/03 - Mr & Mrs Taylor, 21 Ringley Meadows, Stoneclough. Erection of single storey extension at rear to form dining room. 63859/03 - Marie Leach, 228 Manchester Road, Kearsley. Land formerly 7 and 9 Cross Street, Kearsley. Outline application
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Runaways Mitch and Duke come home in a Rolls
MEET Mitch and Duke . . . they're real VIPs (Very Important Pooches). They got lost during a walk in the park and were missing for three days. But they returned home in style -- chauffeur driven in the back of a Rolls Royce. Phyllis Mortimer and her granddaughter
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Farmer fights another day
A GOLF course extension plan has been thrown out by councillors following claims that it would cost a Bolton farmer his livelihood. Emotions ran high in a packed planning meeting at Bolton Town Hall as councillors discussed an application from Breightmet
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School reunion
OLD Farnworthians are invited to swap stories and reminisce about old times at their half year reunion next month. About 30 to 40 former pupils of Farnworth Grammar School will meet at the Stocks Hotel, in Walkden, at 12 noon on March 5 for lunch. Organisers
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Gala night tickets on sale
TICKETS are now on sale for the town's sporting night of the year, the Bury Metro Sports Council Gala Awards. The annual event will be held at the town hall's Elizabethan Suite on Friday, April 4 from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. The night will incorporate a sports
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Run For Your Wife, The Marco Players, Chorley Old Road Methodist Church
NOT being a huge fan of farce -- lots of characters running around on stage, numerous cases of mistaken identity with lots of double entendres thrown in -- I wasn't sure what to expect from Run For Your Wife. What I did get by the end of the evening was
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Air Miles Manchester League results
PREMIER DIVISION Pd W D L F A Pts GD Wythenshawe Amateurs... 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 Georgians... 18 10 1 7 45 35 31 10 Irlam Mitchell Shackleton... 19 9 4 6 36 31
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Pioneer Sunday League
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... 13 4 0 9 12 L/H
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Ale lovers go to cathedral
Ales From The Crypt is hoping to draw around 5,000 visitors who will sample from a range of 200 beers. The festival, which has been running for 28 years, is expected to boost Liverpool's chance of being named European Capital of Culture 2008.
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Regional assembly campaign
A CAMPAIGN for a directly-elected regional government in the North-west has been launched. Organisers of the Necessary Group handed in their North-west declaration of devolution on regional government at council offices across the region. A spokesman
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Youth ordered not to wear gang mark
MANCHESTER City Council has warned a youth he faces jail if he continues to wear marks of allegiance to his gang. Nathan Wadley, aged 16, from Levenshulme, could be given a five-year prison term if he breaches an anti-social behaviour order imposed by
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Ticket centre gets £1m
ONE of the world's largest concert and event ticketing agencies is to receive a £1 million grant from the North West Development Agency. Ticketmaster, which operates in 19 countries worldwide, will use the grant to expand its Manchester call centre. The
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Evans gives Vernon a 'huge' TV break
TV presenter Vernon Kay has been specially selected by Chris Evans to host the TV and radio mogul's big comeback. Bolton born Vernon will front Evans' live new quiz show, Girls and Boys -- which starts a 13-week run on Channel Four in March. And Evans
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Huge rise 'will create ghost town'
WHAT you said about the planned parking charge increases: Anita Jones, of Oakenbottom Road, Bolton: "Bolton town centre is becoming a 'ghost town', with many business closing down or relocating to retail parks due to high council taxes and falling trade
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Hundreds of readers join the protest
READERS have been flocking to back the Bolton Evening News in the fight to stop car park charges from being increased. Nearly 400 people have already sent in protest coupons and have sent e-mails. And the message is clear: "Don't touch the car park charges
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Just the job for busy pensioners
IS retirement the dream "release" we all hope for. Or is it an unwelcome order to slow down? Nigel McFarlane reports. ONE in five people came out of retirement to go back to work last year. This year the figure is set to rise even further, with as many
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Rio grander than Becks?
FOOTBALL star Rio Ferdinand is set to challenge David Beckham for the title of Old Trafford fashion king. The Manchester United defender has earned a six-figure, three-year contract as the new face of British fashion designer Ben Sherman. He will front
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Cancer charity needs helpers
MARIE Curie Cancer Care needs volunteers to help this year's Daffodil Campaign, which will run throughout March and is supported by Yellow Pages. Volunteers are needed to hand out daffodils in town centres and supermarkets, or to help out behind the scenes
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Octagon actor makes amazing discovery in his jacket pocket
OCTAGON actor Christopher Wright starred in a little costume drama of his own when the jacket he was given to wear on stage unearthed an amazing coincidence. The actor, who is currently performing in The Hypochondriac, and is set to be seen in The Octagon's
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Octagon actor makes amazing discovery in his jacket pocket
OCTAGON actor Christopher Wright starred in a little costume drama of his own when the jacket he was given to wear on stage unearthed an amazing coincidence. The actor, who is currently performing in The Hypochondriac, and is set to be seen in The Octagon's
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Marti razzle dazzles 'em
Chicago, Palace Theatre, Manchester. Runs until March 1 UNLESS you have been on another planet for the past few months then you can be in no doubt as to what the 'must see' film of the moment is. If you haven't seen 'that film' starring the ubiquitous
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Chicago, Palace Theatre, Manchester
UNLESS you have been on another planet for the past few months then you can be in no doubt as to what the 'must see' film of the moment is. If you haven't seen 'that film' starring the ubiquitous Catherine Zeta Jones, Renee Zellweger and Richard Gere
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Lancashire Amateur League 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 3 Walshaw 2. Division Two
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Mail on call for lots of laughs
ROYAL Mail staff in Farnworth have shown they have a nose for a good cause. For volunteers from its Transaction Services department in Farnworth will be raising a laugh while taking calls on Comic Relief night. Dressed as soldiers, tigers and fairies,
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United goal ace Kevin's Reebok dream
KEVIN Nolan never tires of talking about his goals and matchwinning appearances at Old Trafford. But there is something missing from the young midfielder's collection - a victory over Manchester United at the Reebok, something he hopes will be put right
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West Lancashire League results
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 VILLA...0
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Leigh League 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 DIVISION ONE
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Bolton Sunday League results
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...5 FARMERS
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'Green' ads win award
AN ADVERTISING campaign promoting the environment has won a Learning North-west Award. The Training for Sustainability campaign said that supporting the environment saved companies money. It was developed by ENWORKS -- a group including Business Link,
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Aviation relics on way to enthusiasts' fair
RARE aviation memorabilia and hard-to-find collectors' items are on their way to Manchester Airport. The relics and collectibles are being assembled for an international Aviation Enthusiasts' Fair in the Atlantic Suite, Terminal 2 at the airport on Sunday
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West Derby 4 Bolton Badgers 3
Bolton played well against a West Derby side that fielded four adults defenders. All the Bolton goals were scored by David Flanagan and the team played well with Lee Smethurst performing well in goal. Bolton were unfortunate not to come away with a draw
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On this day - February 20
1437: James I, King of Scotland, was assassinated by a group of dissident nobles led by Sir Robert Graham. 1547: Coronation of nine-year-old Edward VI, only son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. 1653: Admiral Robert lake defeated the Dutch fleet under Van
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Pupils take a walk on the wildlife side
FOR the past four years a school in one of Bolton's most scenic areas has been improving wildlife on the school grounds. Eagley Junior School, off Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, has made massive improvements to its woodland school grounds through a string
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From the Bolton Evening News - February 20
1903:A dreadful railway fatality occurred at Bromley Cross last night, the victim being Mr T.B. Dealey, a well-known solicitor of Bolton and Southport. The deceased left Bolton yesterday afternoon to see Mr James Whalley, provision dealer and beerseller
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From the Bolton Evening News - February 20-21
February 21, 1903: THE strange behaviour of a cow in St George's-rd. late on Tuesday afternoon was the cause of considerable commotion, and at the same time much amusement. The animal was being driven through St. George's-rd., when, it is supposed, it
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Such a sad way to treat jumbo
MY husband and I have three young children to bring up, and teach them what a caring world this can be. We took them to Heaton Park on Sunday to get fresh air. We parked up and noticed a large fun fair to treat the children. While queuing up to get in
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Unable to say a last goodbye
I RECENTLY attempted to attend a funeral at Overdale West Chapel. I say "attempted", as, due to the massive amount of people present, unfortunately I was not able to enter the Chapel and hear the service. I spoke to an official who was present, and asked
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Speed calming measures are far too severe
I READ with interest Cllr Harkin's recent letter, but was not convinced by any of his points or comments. He quotes the speed we drive in residential areas as a main cause of pedestrian injuries, yet, according to letters to the Bolton Evening News, in
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Take village schools fight into Europe
THE battle to save village schools rages on, with the governments, past and present, ignoring declarations to "keep open village schools", not to mention the latest comments from the new Secretary of State for Education to boost support with more money
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Peaceful snow scene in Nelson Square
Nelson Square in the snow in 1955. I used this photo because I know there is a great deal of interest among readers in old cars.
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When Reebok was Fosters
SOME of Britain's leading soccer teams shopped in Bolton for their training shoes during the 1930s. Fosters, of Deane Road, turned out numerous pairs of spiked shoes for such teams as Bolton Wanderers, Lincoln City, Newcastle, Stoke and Liverpool. This
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From the Bolton Evening News - February 20
1903:A dreadful railway fatality occurred at Bromley Cross last night, the victim being Mr T.B. Dealey, a well-known solicitor of Bolton and Southport. The deceased left Bolton yesterday afternoon to see Mr James Whalley, provision dealer and beerseller
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From the Bolton Evening News - February 20-21
February 21, 1903: THE strange behaviour of a cow in St George's-rd. late on Tuesday afternoon was the cause of considerable commotion, and at the same time much amusement. The animal was being driven through St. George's-rd., when, it is supposed, it
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Count on George
EVEN the most famous American stars can't help but fall for our twee TV shows, as George Clooney will testify. Clooney recently confessed that he became hooked on Countdown while staying in hotel rooms in the UK and has more than a passing fondness for
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Billie don't be a zero...
AFTER the indignity of being voted second-worst dressed woman in the world in a magazine survey (second only Christine Aguilera - oh the shame!) Billie Piper has been picking up some style tips at a fashion show in London. The 20-year-old, who famously
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Worker crushed to death
A FATHER-to-be who had everything to live for has been killed in a tragic accident at work. Chris Morris, aged 20, of Frederick Street, Farnworth, died after being crushed by wooden boards. He was due to be a father in June. The accident happened at Starlight
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Sport on TV today (Friday)
RUGBY LEAGUE: Tetley's Super League, St Helens v Bradford - Sky Sports 1 8pm ATHLETICS: International Grand Prix from Birmingham - British Eurosport 7pm; BBC2 7.30pm GOLF: Malaysian Open from Kuala Lumpur - Sky Sports 1 7.30pm; Nissan Open from Pacific
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Spanglephish +Mannequin John @ Elements
ELEMENTS proudly proclaims itself "Bolton's hottest new music venue", and the decor certainly supports this claim, with comfy couches throughout the bar, tasteful lighting, and artistic black and white photography adorning the walls. However, the bands
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Album & single reviews
SINGLES - Medium 21 - Daybreak Vs Pride (Out now, Temptation Records) PROLIFIC Northampton newcomers Medium 21's latest single is a catchy Ozzy Osbourne rock offering. It sounds great but is one that will probably have the psychiatrists confused: "It
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We need to keep Reds at bay - Sam
LET'S face it, as Paul Warhurst puts it so succinctly, there is never a good time to be playing Manchester United. Obviously, if half your team is laid up with flu, you could not be blamed for seeking a postponement - although Juventus did not do too
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What to do if you do badly in your exams
So, you've made it through the rainy days, in the words of the Sugababes. Or to put it another way, the stresses of the A-level exams are over. You've been there, done that got the T-shirt, and received the piece of paper to prove how clever you really
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Williams beats the weather to win again
THE winter continues to deter most anglers with only the hardiest venturing out for competitive angling. At Bradshaw Hall Fisheries 'Silver Fish Match', Dave Williams of BAS Sensas used his bit bashing prowess to the full when he won with a bag weighing
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Phoenix Nights venue for school reunion
A REUNION for former pupils of Farnworth Grammar School will take place at St Gregory's social club, Farnworth -- the filming location of Peter Kay's hit comedy series Phoenix Nights -- on Saturday, February 22. All years are welcome and the music will
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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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MP backs move to block plans for new homes
A CAMPAIGN to stop a housing development being built on a hospital site is being backed by a Bolton MP. Bolton West MP Ruth Kelly is throwing her weight behind residents opposed to the building plan at Fall Birch Hospital in Horwich. Housebuilders Wilson
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Church's open day will turn back the clock
VISITORS to Howe Bridge Parish Church are being invited to take a trip down memory lane. Historian Richard Sivill has put together an exhibition of villagers' best recollections for the church's open and gift day tomorrow (Saturday). The display is the
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The funniest man in the world
PETER Kay has been named the funniest man alive by comedy fans. The Bolton comedian and star of Channel 4's award-winning Phoenix Nights has topped an online poll of the greatest living comics. He beat Eddie Izzard into second place, Billy Connolly into
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Fall in love with the Regency TV period
AFTER the success of "The Edwardian Country House", Channel 4 is looking for single people under 35 to engage in the pursuit of love -- Regency style. For three months the people chosen will have the opportunity to travel back and live the splendour of
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Chance for a taste of the high life
A CHANCE to be chauffeur driven in a stretch limousine to a romantic dinner for two is one of the lots on offer at an auction during the Mayor of Bolton's annual dinner and cabaret. The auction will be held at the Friday event on March 7, and the prize
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Foundation is ready to wave cash magic wand
ARE you in a group needing money to improve a particular project? Do you know a youth group requiring a bit of help? Or perhaps there is a group helping the homeless that could do with new equipment. Whatever the help required, community organisations
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Postman hurt by rolling van
A POSTMAN suffered leg injuries after slipping on ice -- and watching in horror as his van ran over his leg. The 40-year-old's Leyland DAF van had become stuck so he got out to investigate. The vehicle rolled 100 yards from its position on Quarry Road
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Taylor set for switch
CLEVELAND Taylor, Wanderers' 19-year-old winger who had a three match spell on loan at Exeter earlier this season, was expected to join Conference side Scarborough on loan for the rest of the season today.
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February 21: Brits not as much fun as the Brats
WELL, as you'll probably be aware, the BRITS awards were held this week, but they were not as much fun as the NME'S Brats awards last week! Take Chris Martin from Coldplay. I mean, he's a lovely man and all that, but as for him winning the Most Fanciable
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Liverpool tickets
TICKETS for Wanderer's Premiership game at Liverpool on Saturday, March 8, are now on sale. Prices are £25 for adults and £12.50 for concessions and tickets, strictly limited to one per season ticket holder, will be available by postal application only
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Pupils show a flair for French
CHILDREN as young as four are learning to parlez with a touch of Francais. Children in the reception class at Markland Hill Primary School have been enjoying weekly lessons in French conversation. They also get involved in a spot of role-play in the "
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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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Give Gregory tough lesson
Ban big mouth Gregory JOHN Gregory has been charged by the FA with verbal abuse of a fourth official at a recent league match. If the Derby manager is found guilty he should be hit so hard by the FA that he will think twice before saying a word out of
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Aussies rule? Give me a break
AUSTRALIAN sport isn't that good. Just because they beat us into a pulp at cricket, swimming and now football is no reason to feel sorry for ourselves. Their best rugby league team beat ours 38-0 at our place last week but so what? We have plenty of reasons
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Who is Old Trafford's secret mole?
THE amount of column inches the written media has afforded Old Trafford's 'Scar Wars' comedy drama this week has been in keeping with David Beckham's status as football's number one celebrity. Indeed, celebrity is the word when describing Manchester United's
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Comedy (from February 21)
THE BUZZ COMEDY CLUB, Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester - Jack Russell, Kevin Precious, Louise Stephenson and Alan Seaman. Thursday, 8pm, £6 and £3 conc. THE COMEDY STORE, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street, Manchester The Best in Stand Up Ian Stone, Jimmy
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Gig guide
Monday - Longwave are performing acoustically and signing copies of their debut album, The strangest things, in HMV Manchester at 1pm. That night, they are headlining the city's Night and Day cafe. March 5 Porcupine Tree play University Academy, Manchester
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Hospital garden fete was held indoors
BRISK trade at the fancy goods stall at Hulton Hospital Garden Fete, organised by the Hospital Voluntary Group in May, 1983. Needless to say, the event had to be held inside due to the weather!
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Gigs (from February 21)
ACADEMY 1,2 &3, Oxford Road, Manchester - The Ataris. Stylish punk pop from this New York band , Friday, 7.30pm, £8.50. The Haunted Tuesday, 7.30pm, £8 BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester Solution Friday (Feb 21) Hussla Getto Hart Sound Saturday, 10pm, £6
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UN concern is just laughable BY FRED SHAWCROSS
IT won't be long before Comic Relief, or Red Nose Day as it is known, is upon us and with it the marathon telecast which features legions of showbiz personalities doing their bit in the name of fund-raising. Across the UK, ordinary people will be taking
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Fowl on display
THE Bolton and District Poultry Society will hold its 25th Anniversary Show on Saturday (February 22) at The Deane School, Junction Road, Deane, where members of all ages will exhibit about 500 birds of various shapes and colours along with about 300
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Careers show in square
THE Bolton Evening News and Bolton Town Centre Partnership are running a careers exhibition in Victoria Square today (Friday) and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. It is being sponsered by AXA, and will include many organisations happy to give advice on job
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Chance for a taste of the high life
A CHANCE to be chauffeur driven in a stretch limousine to a romantic dinner for two is one of the lots on offer at an auction during the Mayor of Bolton's annual dinner and cabaret. The auction will be held at the Friday event on March 7, and the prize
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Time to unleash a new breed of Warrior
Who will win what! Chris Hall puts his neck on the line . . . CHAMPIONS: ST Helens may not have as strong a squad as Bradford but their penchant for knockout rugby always makes them favourites in the new play-off era. Watch out for a late Wigan charge
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Surprise moves sometimes pay off
I SEE Widnes Vikings' bid to tempt England rugby union ace Henry Paul back into rugby league has failed. I think surprise levels at that outcome must have hit an all-time low, seen as it was about as likely to happen as George Bush taking French lessons
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Soccer fixtures for the coming week
SATURDAY - Barclaycard Premiership: Bolton v Man Utd (12 noon); Charlton v Aston Villa; Chelsea v Blackburn; Everton v Southampton (12.30pm); Leeds v Newcastle; Man City v Arsenal; Sunderland v Middlesbrough. Nationwide Division One: Brighton v Millwall
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Leisure staff to be given life savers
LEISURE centre staff are to be given portable machines which could save the lives of people who show signs of suffering heart attacks while working out. The small devices monitor people's heartbeats and give out electric shocks if problems occur. A machine
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Hearing tests for new-born babies
A NEW hi-tech device means all babies born in Bolton will be screened to check their hearing within hours of birth. Bolton Primary Care Trust is among the first in the country to offer the screening programme. The test, using revolutionary new audio equipment
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Bolton & District Snooker League
Grand Masters final is now scheduled for Wednesday March 5 at Hawker Siddeley. Results - Section A: Rileys A1 7 Greenfields 1; Ellesmere 3 Cuemasters A2 6; Plodder Lane Cons 2 Our Lady of Lourdes 7; First Bus Social 2 Deane Cons 7; Bradshaw Cons A1 6
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Stan the Man: A Hard Life in Football by Stan Ternent and Tony Livesey
IT may be a bit pompous to place the son of God into a contemporary setting and then turn him into a Manchester City fan, but ITV1's "The Second Coming" was not the first link between the divine and the beautiful game writes Richard Mulligan Of course
