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Firm's 999 centre move
A BURY company helped a large ambulance service move from one town to another. Pennine Communications oversaw the moving of West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service's nerve centre from Bradford to Wakefield. Pennine's project manager Geoff King worked
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DVD winners
THE winners of the Peak Energy Competition published in the Bolton Evening News on Tuesday, January 28, were: Jen Nelson, Bolton; Jean Whittaker, Bolton; Mrs I Pope, Bolton; Mrs B Warburton, Bolton; and Mrs Farley, Bolton, who each win a Nell McAndrew
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Bus is going the wrong way
WITH reference to Marcus Phillips's letter (February 19), he seems to imply that increasing the number of buses along South Drive and Hough Fold Way is a good thing. Judging by the scale of petitions signed and sent to First Manchester and councillors
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'Muggers' are the councils
MILLIONS of ordinary hard-working families will be "mugged" by inflation-busting council tax rises this spring. Bills look set to increase by more than four times the inflation rate. This move, which will result in some of the biggest increases since
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Karen gives us no time
KAREN Stephen is having problems buying her butties in M&S because of OAPs with VDTs (very dangerous trolleys). Well diddums! But Karen is so irate about "rude" OAPs pushing their VDTs between her and her butties, she wants readers to back her "Only
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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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Stabbed to death after bingo night
GRANDMOTHER Mary Ellen Crank was stabbed to death in her home in a frenzied attack just hours after she had celebrated her birthday with her friends at bingo, police revealed today. Mrs Crank, aged 76, lay dead in the kitchen of her house in Kingscourt
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Twin title success for Khan brothers
BOXING brothers Amir and Haroon Khan both lifted North West National Schoolboys Amateur titles when they competed at Everton Sports Centre. It was the third time that Amir has won the title but little brother Haroon won his 32k class at the first attempt
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Time running out for Warhurst
Wanderers Res 2, Man City Res 1: PAUL Warhurst began his latest comeback bid on Monday night, knowing it may have come too late to have a bearing on Wanderers' survival bid. The talented but injury-prone defender has recovered from a calf injury - the
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Magpies triumph
CHORLEY notched an impressive 3-1 win at North Ferriby United in the UniBond League's first division last night. The Magpies went ahead in the 38th minute when Darren Emmett's cross found Stuart Tulloch unmarked and his shot beat keeper Paul Sharp. It
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Caravan fire
A CARAVAN fire in Little Lever was quickly extinguished by fire crews last night. The crew attended the fire at 8.30pm.
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Court told of pregnant woman's ordeal
A PREGNANT woman, sleeping beside her six year-old daughter, woke up to find a man trying to rape her, a court was told. Terrified her daughter would wake up, the woman, who was 18 weeks' pregnant, tried to persuade the man to stop, but he continued to
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Firsts turn on the style to edge out local rivals
Bolton 1st XV 26 Bury 16 IN an age of highly competitive league rugby, friendly games are a rarity, particularly where Bolton and Bury are concerned. However in this non-league clash Bolton were determined to develop their new found playing style that
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Young musicians are top brass
ASTLEY Youth band were blowing their own trumpets, cornets and trombones when two members won competitions at the Haydock Slow Melody Contest on Sunday. Cornet player Michael Clegg, aged 13, won in the under-13 age group while Simon Minshall, aged 11,
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Shakers hope to unearth new gem
BURY are poised to make another addition to their front line as the club continue to unearth a rich seam of teenage talent. Manager Andy Preece is ready to table a contract for little known 19-year-old trialist Chris Porter after he netted twice in the
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Exhibitions, galleries & museums (from February 26)
Bury Museum and Art Gallery, Moss Street, Bury - Contrasts. A chance to view two pictures and compare the contrasts with a selection of pairs from the Gallery's collections of paintings. Runs until Saturday, April 5, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm
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Young musicians are top brass
ASTLEY Youth band were blowing their own trumpets, cornets and trombones when two members won competitions at the Haydock Slow Melody Contest on Sunday. Cornet player Michael Clegg, aged 13, won in the under-13 age group while Simon Minshall, aged 11,
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Rocky Horror shock
FANS of cult musical The Rocky Horror Show have been given a shock after its creator made a surprise appearance on a Manchester stage. Richard O'Brien introduced the show, which is in its 30th year, as hundreds crammed into the Opera House -- many dressed
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Concern grows for missing student
CONCERN is growing for the safety of a 27-year-old university student who has been missing for almost a week. Nedjoua Boudemagh was last seen just before midday last Wednesday near to the main entrance of Salford University, on Salford Crescent. Police
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Hunt for park rapist
A SEX fiend was being hunted by police today after stripping and raping a 17-year-old girl in a country park. The victim ran naked and screaming for help from the Moses Gate Country Park, Farnworth, after her terrifying ordeal. Police sealed off the area
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Sick-leave PC gave parachute lessons
A POLICE officer who was on long term sick leave from Greater Manchester Police with a back injury was discovered moonlighting -- as a parachute instructor. PC Andrew Hesketh, aged 43, was helping members of the public parachute 3,000 feet out of planes
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Woman dies after 'brutal' stabbing
A MURDER hunt is underway after a woman died in a "vicious and brutal" stabbing. Jean Ryder was stabbed in the back in a busy street in south Manchester. Minutes before her death, she was seen at a nearby bus stop with a man who she may have argued with
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Offer to learn computing for free
FREE computer classes for beginners are being held for anyone who wants to learn how to use a computer, improve keyboard skills or simply keep up with their children. The classes are being held at the Entwistle Street Community Learning Centre, in Tonge
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Whites bank on United fatigue
MANCHESTER United could be ripe for the picking at the Reebok on Saturday. Wanderers will be the derby underdogs but they believe Sir Alex Ferguson's Reds - so often the victims of their own success - could be at their most vulnerable, feeling the strain
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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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Sam's United offside goal fury
SAM Allardyce has apologised to the players he slammed as "unprofessional' for surrendering two precious promotion points with their latest last-gasp blunder. The Wanderers' boss was fiercely critical of his team for conceding the 90th minute equaliser
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Decision near on future of leisure centres
LEISURE chiefs are two weeks away from deciding which company will partner Bolton Council in running the town's leisure centres. Bids have been received from four firms promising to pump cash into the town's 12 ailing centres, some requiring millions
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Institute to host medical conference
BOLTON Institute's world-renowned textiles research team is to host its third medical textiles conference -- MedTex '03 -- this summer. The Institute's Centre for Materials Research and Innovation is holding the event at the Moat House Hotel on July 8
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Town centre overhaul plan
PLANS to boost Bolton town centre are expected to be revealed in about a month. Senior officials and councillors have been working for six months on a strategy designed to reinvigorate the area over the next decade. Discussions have involved key town
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Subject must be discussed
I REFER to your headlines of February 11 and, in particular, the behaviour of Labour Party councillor Elaine Sherrington in trying to censor views on race which do not accord with her own. There are problems in this society which will not go away unless
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Crash blackspot is really there and new line
REGARDING that junction blackspot, the A6 Manchester Road in Blackrod. Once again, on Tuesday, February 11, at teatime, we had a major road accident which involved three vehicles, one going across the grass verge, the footpath and then through a fence
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What's on the box
CRICKET: World Cup Pool A from Durban, England v India - Sky Sports 3 1200; World Cup Pool A from Kimberley, New Zealand v Bangladesh - Sky Sports 3 0800. SOCCER: UEFA Champions League, Newcastle v Bayer Leverkusen - ITV2 1900; FA Cup fifth round replay
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Rock star is a badly paid boy
THINGS went badly for Bolton singer Damon Gough when he went busking -- he earned just £1.60. Badly Drawn Boy sang his new single All Possibilities for 90 minutes outside Waterloo Station in London and was shunned by commuters. This reaction was captured
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CALLING all bands!
Send us your demo CDs, biographies and pictures. And in return we'll plug your group. Write to David Crookes, Bolton Evening News, Newspaper House, Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1DE. Email: dcrookes@boltoneveningnews.co.uk
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Top marks for primary school
A SCHOOL has received top marks from an education watchdog. Five years since its last Ofsted inspection, Holcombe Brook Primary proved to visiting inspectors that it has maintained its high standards and even improvec on them. The chief inspector, Anna
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Tributes paid to champion of high schools
COLLEAGUES and friends are mourning the death of the man affectionately known as Bolton's "Mr Secondary Education". Mike Kehoe, a champion of high school education in the borough, retired two-and-a-half years ago as head of Smithills School. After a long
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Plusses for Lynx despite defeat
DESPITE falling to defeat to Leigh Centurions in the Arriva Trains Cup, Chorley Lynx can take many positives from the game. In the first half they showed their more illustrious opponents too much respect but the second half was a different story as Lynx
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Mayor's new Jag is the cat's whiskers
THE Mayor of Bolton, CllrJohn Walsh, has unveiled his new £50,000 super car which will guarantee he and future mayors will always arrive in style. Council bosses have splashed out on a three-year lease for the sleek Jaguar XJ8, which motoring experts
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Man tried to abduct sisters, court told
A MAN accused of trying to abduct two sisters has gone on trial at Bolton Crown Court. The court was told that Andrew Davenport tried to entice the sisters to go with him for a lollipop. When they refused, he picked up the younger girl and slung her across
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Burglars take 'priceless' heirlooms
A FAMILY from Farnworth were devastated after antique jewellery collected by a late relative was stolen by burglars. The jewellery, worth hundreds of pounds but described by one family member as "priceless", was taken when burglars broke into their home
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Sam's bid to c ure late goal curse
SAM Allardyce is in two minds over how to get his unhappy Wanderers out of the squandering habit. Resident Reebok sports psychologist Mike Forde is on hand to help the players deal with the mental aspect of their all-too-frequent and costly last gasp
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What the papers are saying
DAILY MIRROR: Ryan Giggs proved his enduring worth to Manchester United last night as he helped inspire them to one of the greatest European wins in their history. THE SUN: Harry Redknapp wants to save Paolo Di Canio's career for the second time. DAILY
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Below-par Mets are crushed
BOLTON Mets RLFC suffered their worst defeat of the season, going down 56-4 to Parr Hare and Hounds of St Helens. The Mets looked good in the early exchanges, with loose forward Joe Harte breaking through but unforced handling errors cost therm dearly
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RMI Ladies win
LEIGH RMI Ladies had their first league match in six weeks when they faced a strong Buxton team. Buxton scored from close range early in the game only for RMI step up a gear and take control. Sumner equalised before half-time but a slow start to the second
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Nelson eases Newby burden
MICHAEL Nelson had no hesitation in taking on the Shakers' captaincy when asked by boss Andy Preece last week. The influential defender has been appointed skipper until further notice as Preece attempts to help Jon Newby back to his early season goalscoring
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Minister praises town's hospital
HEALTH secretary Alan Milburn praised doctors for drastically slashing waiting times at the Royal Bolton Hospital -- but admitted there were still problems which could only be solved by spending money. The secretary of state was in town on a whistle-stop
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Help with money
A NEW project to help Bolton people handle money matters better is holding sessions for people interested in becoming volunteers. The Money Skills Service, which starts in April, aims to give residents the confidence and skills they need to make the best
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Bolton MP to join revolt over Iraq
BOLTON MP Brian Iddon was set to join a major backbench rebellion today against Prime Minister Tony Blair over his hardline stance on Iraq. The Government has imposed a three-line whip for a Commons debate on its policy towards Iraq, insisting that Labour
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Four arrested for attack on fan
FOUR men have been arrested in connection with an unprovoked attack on a Manchester United supporter which left him fighting for life. They were detained after yesterday's Bolton Evening News featured CCTV footage of a gang, believed to be Wanderers supporters
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Decision near on future of leisure centres
LEISURE chiefs are two weeks away from deciding which company will partner Bolton Council in running the town's leisure centres. Bids have been received from four firms promising to pump cash into the town's 12 ailing centres, some requiring millions
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Woman's conviction for murder overturned
A WOMAN who stabbed her drunken lover through the heart has had her murder conviction overturned by Appeal Court judges. Mother-of-three Jean Naylor was instead ruled guilty of manslaughter and had her life sentence replaced by a six-year term after top
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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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Four arrested for attack on fan
FOUR men have been arrested in connection with an unprovoked attack on a Manchester United supporter which left him fighting for life. They were detained after Tuesday's Bolton Evening News featured CCTV footage of a gang, believed to be Wanderers supporters
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United attack hooligans on film
THESE men are wanted in connection with an unprovoked attack on a railway station platform which left a soccer fan fighting for his life in hospital. The men were "captured" by CCTV cameras as they left the scene after the attack on the Bolton football
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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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Rocky Horror shock
FANS of cult musical The Rocky Horror Show have been given a shock after its creator made a surprise appearance on a Manchester stage. Richard O'Brien introduced the show, which is in its 30th year, as hundreds crammed into the Opera House -- many dressed
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Arrests over Chorley station attack
FOUR men have been arrested in connection with an unprovoked attack on a Manchester United supporter which left him fighting for life. They were detained after the release of CCTV footage of a gang, believed to be Wanderers supporters, leaving the scene
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Information on drug abuse
Website links and phone numbers for people coping with a drug problem. WEBSITES National Institute on Drug Abuse (useful information for researchers, parents, teachers and students): www.nida.nih.gov The Lindesmith Center - Drug Policy Foundation (American
