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Reebok wins major trade exhibition
THE North-west's top manufacturing showcase event has been switched from Manchester to Bolton. Bolton and Bury Chamber of Commerce are celebrating a major coup thanks to the decision by North-west Manufacturing Exhibition organisers. Exhibitors and visitors
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Places that help shoppers
THE council are going to put car parking charges up again. Here are the places to shop where they encourage people to go: Atherton, Tyldesley, Swinton, Adlington, Culcheth, Birchwood, Walkden and Westhoughton. If the council put a congestion charge on
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Badly Drawn Boy joins the fight for Northern rule
SINGER Badly Drawn Boy has added his voice to calls for regional government in the North-west. The acclaimed Bolton born singer, recently riding high in the charts with his single Born Again, is one of 100 prominent figures who have signed a petition
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Thailand man death riddle
A MAN has been found dead in an apartment in Thailand, just weeks after he left his job at a Bolton publishing firm. Paul Mason, was discovered with stab wounds in the Bangkok apartment he shared with his Thai girlfriend. Mr Mason, aged 27 of Falmer Close
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Dog owner banned after savage attack
THE owner of a dog, which attacked an 83-year-old grandfather who died the next day, has been fined £1,200 and banned from keeping dogs for two years. David O'Connor, aged 34, of Newbarn Street, Smithills, appeared before Bolton Magistrates Court yesterday
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Bolton & District Pool League
THE next round of the League Rules Individuals takes place next Wednesday, February 26. Players to be in attendance for play to start at 8.30pm. Result cards to be at the league headquarters (Sharman Arms) by 8pm Sunday following the match. Any cards
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Paul's injury agony
PAUL Warhurst summed up the frustration and dismay of his injury nightmare today when he admitted: "This is my worst season ever!" The supremely talented defender - generally regarded as one of the most gifted players in the Wanderers' squad - has made
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FNolan will be a key player says Sam
KEVIN Nolan makes no secret of his growing frustration at being unable to hold down a place in Wanderers' survival squad. But the young midfielder has struggled to match the achievements of last season when he was acknowledged as one of the Premiership's
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Campo keen to return
SAM Allardyce should have no trouble persuading Ivan Campo to stay on next season if Wanderers beat the drop. The Spaniard has made it clear that he will not stick around to play in the Nationwide League - not that Wanderers could afford him if they were
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Bolton Hospice Domino League
SECTION A P H Pt BICA A ... 15 128 28 Hen/Chicks ... 15 119 27 Ellesmere RC ... 15 117 25 Cross Guns ... 15 114 25 Rumworth CC Z ... 15 109 22 Church ... 14 104 21 Moonlight ... 14 101 20 Rumworth CC A ... 15 110 19 Plodder Lane CC ... 14 101 18 Rocket
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Train strike off
STRIKE action by Arriva Trains conductors has been called off after they accepted a four per cent pay rise. The company runs services through Bolton to Liverpool and Yorkshire.
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Go ahead for flats on former pub site
A FOUR storey apartment building is to be constructed on the site of a former Kearsley pub. Internet Property Development Co. Ltd have been given the go ahead by town hall chiefs to build 22 flats on the site of the former Man and Scythe Pub in Manchester
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Wanderers v Manchester United: Everything you need to know
FOLLOW Wanderers' big clash with Manchester United at the Reebok with links here. Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock will be filing team news, half-time report and full-time match report from the stadium We also provide comprehensive coverage of all
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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 cap requirements, Stuart Raper's charges
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Hammond Domino League
Results: L Ladies (Anglers) 1 (6) Oasis Club 2 (9); York Hotel 0 (6) Cattlemarket A 3 (9); Royal Br Legion 3 (9) Park Nomads 0 (6); Sweet Green 3 (12) Little John 0 (3); Rumworth LC 1 (7) Cross Guns 2 (8); Cattlemarket B 0 (5) Bradford Ward 3 (10); The
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Chill out and be a true supporter
MAY I congratulate the Bolton Evening News on the choice of letters chosen for the Fans Forum on February 8. I am sometimes confused at the conflicting opinions on BWFC, but your collection of letters on the above date made perfect sense. Two letters
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UEFA Cup Fourth Round First Leg
AUXERRE...0 LIVERPOOL...1 Hyypia Attend: 20,452 CELTIC...3 STUTTGART...1 Lambert Kuranyi Maloney, Petrov Attend: 59,000 FC Porto 6 Denizlispor 1, H Berlin 3 Boavista 2, Lazio 3 W Krakow 3, Malaga 0 AEK Athens 0, Panaithanakos 3 Anderlecht 0, Slavia Prague
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Farnworth Snooker League
Results -- Farnworth CC 7 WRBL 1; Cuemasters A 0 Farnworth Vets 9; Dixon Green A 6 Dixon Green B 2; Hawkers 5 Walkden CC 4; Armitage 4 Walkden CC 4; Farnworth Snooker A 6 K&R Conservative 2; Hare/Hounds 2 Farnworth Snooker B 7. Individual Competition
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Pining tortoise goes into his shell
A TORTOISE is pining for its sweetheart -- stolen from a garden centre. And now the manager at Stephen H Smith's in Radcliffe, is making a plea for the return of the tortoise which was one of two which disappeared last Saturday as staff served customers
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Council drive for youth workers
A DRIVE is underway to encourage more people to become youth workers to help tackle the problems of drugs, crime and anti-social behaviour. Youth service bosses in Bolton are reporting problems with recruiting youth workers. And they currently have vacancies
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Market Hall traders back car parking rise protest
MARKET traders have thrown their weight behind the Bolton Evening News campaign to stop the council from increasing car park charges. Traders at Bolton Market Hall believe any increase in car parking charges would damage their businesses and the town
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Planning applications
WESTHOUGHTON, BLACKROD/HORWICH: 63834/03 - M Ball, 184 Crown Lane, Horwich. Conversion of garage into utility room together with the raising of the roof to the garage. 63841/03 - Mr M T Biggins, 7 The Cheethams, Blackrod. Erection of single storey extension
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Attack case man awaits sentence
A LEIGH man has been cleared of attacking a nightclub bouncer with a cosh but convicted of violent disorder. Christian Henry, aged 27, of Larch Road, will be sentenced next Thursday after pre-sentence reports have been compiled on his three accomplices
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Triple 'D' League
RESULTS: Ladies 133 and Over: J Richards, P Matthews 180; J Foster 174; R Foster, A Donnaghue, L Hacking, M Camps (2), J Attwood, A Pearce, K Tumblety, L Entwistle 140; K Egan 137; I Houghton 135; B Bentley 134; J Elliott, A Marsh 133. Ladies Best Checkout
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Astley Bridge League
THE ladies round the board pairs was won by Lisa Stephens/Ellen Wareing (Rag Dolls), losing finalists were Pam Davenport/Eileen Eastwood (Robin Hood). Semi-finalists were Jay Davenport/Julie Pryce (Robin Hood) and Denise Meanley (Evas Girls/Pat Miller
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First anniversary celebrations for community group
A GROUP of residents who came together to get things done in their own community are set to officially mark their first year. On Wednesday (Feb 27) Goshen Community Association will hold its inaugural Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm in Millwood Primary
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Anne clocks up 20 happy years
RECRUITMENT manager Anne Powell was rewarded for 20 years' commitment at a long service awards ceremony. Anne, who manages the Aptus Personnel branch, in Bark Street East, Bolton, received a gold bracelet from managing director Phil McTaggart. She joined
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Directory deadline approaching
THE new edition of the Bolton Business Directory -- part of the council's business support service -- will be available in June. And as well as being available as a book, the directory will also be on the internet. The directory will feature: Cross-referenced
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It's tax torture
WE pay to buy a car. We pay tax on petrol. We pay tax to drive on the road. We pay VAT on repairs etc. Give the working "person" and pensioners a break! Thanks to the Bolton Evening News for their efforts on our behalf. D A Andrews Lower Leigh Road Daisy
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What's next?
PARKING charges are to rise once again to bleed the motorists further. Can we expect congestion charges next? Town centre shops are closing down because it is easier to go to supermarkets, where parking is ample, and no wardens breathing down one's neck
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Costlier than London
WE regularly visit our son and daughter and their families in London. We find it absolutely incredible that town centre car parking charges there are substantially lower than those levied in Bolton. We have lived in this town for 40 years and, until recently
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Extra fees will make Bolton a ghost town
REGARDING the proposed increase in parking charges. On Saturday, February 15, my wife and I had to do an errand in Leigh. As this was our first visit. We first had to locate the place we were looking for and then find a car park close by. We soon found
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Lucky teachers get free car parking spaces
WITH regard to the recent news of the intended increase in Bolton council car parking charges, along with the furore and discontent this news generates. I make the following observation, along with what I deem to be a fair suggestion of how to rectify
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Excessive car travel
WHEN there is injustice and violation of human rights, and there is needless pain and suffering, it is time to make a stand. But, to make a stand because parking charges are set to rise, then surely not. This is only dealing with a symptom, which the
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Turton and Edgworth Pool
DIVISION ONE P W L B F Pt Hare and Hounds A... 10 6 4 12 42 54 Bradshaw Con Club... 10 7 3 14 39 53 Spread Eagle A... 10 6 4 12 39 51 Globe... 11 6 5 12 38 50 Pack B... 10 6 4 12 36 48 Pineapple... 10 5 5 8 39 47 Spread Eagle B... 11 5 6 8 39 47 Chetham
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Deane and Daubhill Pool League
This Wednesday, February 26, is the first round of the Mixed Pairs sponsored by the Jolly Waggoner, draw as follows: Gilnow: M Keaney/C Andrews (New Cabin) v J & J Rushton (Colliers); Winner v A & S Stephens (Loonies); D & M Twigley (Waggoner
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Radcliffe & District Pool League
Premier Division: Hamers Arms 4 Roach Ht A 3; S of Life A 5 Summerseat A 2; Church Sp St 3 S of Life B 4; Derby Ht A 3 Rainsough Brew 4. First Division: H & Hounds 3 R & Crown Rams 4; New Inn Rad 2 Victoria Ht 5; Masons Arms A 6 Derby Arms 1;
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Just the ticket for winner Janet
LUCKY Janet Power smiled happily as she clutched her free tickets for the game between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United at the Reebok Stadium. She was the winner who had her name pulled out of the hat in the Bolton Evening News competition.
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Minibus wrecked in garage blaze
A SCHOOL minibus was wrecked by suspected arsonists last night. Fire crews took an hour-and-a-half putting the fire out at a garage next to Mill Street School, in Farnworth. Thick fog hampered the crew's efforts to put out the blaze at 10.15pm. The garage's
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Rape trial jury is sent home
A JURY considering 12 verdicts in an alleged rape and assault trial was sent home for the weekend. The jury at Bolton Crown Court will resume its deliberations on Monday in the trial of Tabriaz Mahmood, aged 22, of Cecil Street, Bury, who is alleged to
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Inquiry 'could take years'
HEALTH and safety investigations are continuing into the tragic death of 20-year-old Chris Morris. Father-to-be Mr Morris, of Frederick Street, in Farnworth, died on Thursday evening after wooden boards fell on him at his workplace -- Starlight Bedrooms
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Careers convention proves a big hit
HUNDREDS of people found out more about the opportunities available to them at a careers convention in Bolton town centre. The event, organised by the Bolton Evening News, was a huge success with people of all ages picking up information from various
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Celebrations at club
A NEW youth club will be celebrating its official opening on March 1. The Orlits Youth Club on Holmeswood Road, Great Lever, will have a range of activities for young people in the area, including a pool table, IT equipment, dance mat, Playstation 2,
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Condolences over captain's death
THE Deane and Daubhill Pool League committee wish to send their sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Mark Humphreys, captain of the Gilnow Fossils Pool Team, who was tragically killed last weekend. Mark was a good friend, and will be missed
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Sean Jennings Premier Section
P W D L F A FD Pts Pen Beasts... 11 9 0 2 35 20 15 53 Patriots... 11 7 0 4 32 23 9 46 Gilnow Fossils... 12 7 0 5 30 30 0 44 Roys Rovers... 11 7 0 4 29 26 3 43 Waggoner A... 12 5 0 7 31 29 2 41 Fox Five... 11 5 0 6 25 30 -5 35 Oasis A... 12 4 0 8 29 31
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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. LEAGUE LEADERS: Bradford have the quality to back up their forward
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Chor-Leigh get the inside info
CHORLEY'S familiar faces won't be getting any favours from Leigh Centurions when they pull into town for Sunday's Arriva Trains National Cup cross-group match. Dubbed Chor-Leigh because of the number of former Centurions now at Victory Park, the Lynx
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Whites do it on the quiet
IT hurts me to say it but the Reebok Stadium is no place to watch football. The atmosphere is so quiet I wonder if it is not because of any lack of passion but because of the design of the stadium. I have only seen Premiership games at the Reebok and
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There's no soul at 'Breezeblock'
IN response to Mike Clarkson from Lostock, my comments of "never been so depressed with the state of my club as I am now" perhaps have been misinterpreted, let me explain. I do not disagree that we are watching a better class of football, my comment was
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Technology can avoid injustice
WERE they robbed? Trevor Francis seemed to think so. His Crystal Palace side were all square with Leeds in the FA Cup and were well on top. They scored what looked to be a perfectly good goal. It was at least a foot over the line before it was hacked
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Bolton and District Snooker League
JOE Hayes Individual Snooker sponsored by Farnworth Snooker Club, Monday, February 24: I McMorrow (Halliwell Central) v N Moss (Bolton Snooker); P Williams (Bolton Snooker v P Brough (Farn Snooker); M Madhavji (Rileys SC) v D Hunt (Cuemasters); A Broughton
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First anniversary celebrations for community group
A GROUP of residents who came together to get things done in their own community are set to officially mark their first year. On Wednesday (Feb 27) Goshen Community Association will hold its inaugural Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm in Millwood Primary
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Rail delay warning
RAIL passengers were due to face disruption today when the line between Southport and Merseyside closed for major engineering work. The line will be closed for nine days while three miles of track is replaced -- a project that will cost operator Network
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Service beyond the call of duty
PENSIONER Elsie Barton wanted to reward a shop assistant for her "kindness". The 83-year-old widow from Halliwell was so touched by the actions of Mrs Sandra Speakman that she contacted the Bolton Evening News and nominated her for our "bouquet of the
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Make this danger road safe
A NOTORIOUS accident blackspot needs urgent safety measures before someone is killed, say local residents. The junction of the A6 Blackrod by-pass with the B5408 Manchester Road has seen dozens of accidents, both minor and major, over the last 30 years
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Specials help is needed to drive down crime rate
SPECIAL constables are taking part in key operations this weekend as part of a campaign to attract new recruits. Men and women were helping full-time officers to police the match between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United at the Reebok stadium today
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Church in line for £840,000 rebuild
MEMBERS of St Helens Road Methodist Church hope to commemorate its centenary with a new £840,000 building. The church, in Middle Hulton, Bolton, is made up of two buildings. They celebrated the 100th anniversary of the "lower school" -- now used as a
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Graveyard mugger jailed for five years
A ROBBER who mugged a 72-year-old woman as she tended her grand-daughter's grave, has been jailed for five years. Craig Lister, aged 22, of Platt Hill Avenue, Deane, snatched the pensioner's handbag when she visited Heaton cemetery with a relative in
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Knockout round-up
LAST week's winner of the Founders Darts KO was Ste Hand, beating Wayne Merrick in the final. Losing semi finalists were Tony Corss and Pat Cross. Best Lady Prize was won by Pat Cross. Tonight's draw 9pm. £1. Tel 01204 362195.
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Ladies at home
HALLIWELL Ladies LDO play at home on Sunday night against Morecambe LDO, at the Bowling Green, Blackburn Road. Players to meet at 7pm. Anyone unable to attend ring Pat on 01204 466091. Team from: Pat Boardman (capt), Mabel Macari, Mavis Naylor, Elaine
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Super League
THE Bolton BDO men's team in the Lancashire GMC Super League Darts play Padiham at home on Sunday at the Moonlight Club, St George's Road. Tel 01204 527351. All players must be present for 12 noon. Any player who cannot attend should contact Brian Holden
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Lennard Memorial
THE Bill Lennard Memorial Pairs competition final, in aid of St Ann's Hospice, held at Little Lever Workingmen's Club, was won by Bolton's Gary Cartmel and Brian Wright on scores of 180, 140(2), 100(5). They beat Little Lever's David Owen and Derek Walmsley
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Maureen leads thrilling chase
IN the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, the Ladies Most 133 and Over Competition is beginning to get very close between a number of players. With over half of the darts winter season already
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Celebrations at club
A NEW youth club will be celebrating its official opening on March 1. The Orlits Youth Club on Holmeswood Road, Great Lever, will have a range of activities for young people in the area, including a pool table, IT equipment, dance mat, Playstation 2,
