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Wendy joins Keoghs
WENDY Unsworth, aged 26, has been appointed to the corporate finance team at Bolton law firm Keoghs. The 26-year-old will specialise in advising clients on the acquisition and disposal of private limited companies. She is married, lives in Wigan and previously
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John's return
JOHN Wallace has returned to North-west motor group Smith Knight Fay as brand director of its Toyota franchises -- which cover the Cheshire and Manchester Culvers dealerships. Mr Wallace, aged 47, who is from Bury, renews his career with the company after
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Working lunch still in fashion
MORE than one-third of office workers eat their lunch while working at their desk in order to impress the boss, according to a survey. Connections Employment Agency's survey found 39 per cent of office staff take a working lunch. The agency said that
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Baker's sweet moment
CRAFT baker Greenhalgh's has launched a luxury wedding cake studio for customers. A selection of around 20 cakes is on display at the company's Lostock headquarters -- and the studio has attracted Government attention. Cameras filming a programme commissioned
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Award for hotel of the year
THE Ramada Jarvis Bolton at Blackrod -- formerly known as the Georgian House -- has been voted by members of the British Incoming Tour Operators' Association as the 2002 "Hotel of the Year." Nathan Hilliard-Smith, executive general manager of Ramada Jarvis
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Evenings of music and laughs
THE first week of April promises to be a barrel of laughs in Bolton . . . with the prospect of six sell out comedy concerts in the town within seven days. Peter Kay has already taken the town by storm with his concerts at the Albert Halls on March 31
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Top of the heart-throbs
IT used to be a joke that stunning women were told by their fawning romeos "but, darling, I love you for your mind." Only the very shallow would believe this. But now that TV interviewer Louis Theroux has topped a list of a magazine readers' unconventional
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Fingers crossed
I SINCERELY hope the Private Member's Bill to ban firework sales except for around Bonfire Night succeeds. Too many local people have put up with selfish, yobbish behaviour from others for too long. MPs have backed the Bill, which has a fighting chance
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Do your have treasures in your attic?
TV Producers are looking for people to take part in a second series of the BBC 1 show Cash in the Attic -- which turns your stash into cash. The show will help a family -- whose home is full of stuff they want to get rid of -- raise enough cash to pay
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From the Bolton Evening News - March 4
1903: SIR,- On Saturday evening an old man was found in Folds-rd., Bolton, in an almost dying condition, by two women, who brought him to my place, thinking I could help him. I sent for the nearest constable, but his reply to my messenger was, "Tell the
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From the Bolton Evening News - March 2-3
March 2, 1903: FURTHER revelations of unhappiness prevailing in some of Bolton's homes were made at the Borough Court this morning, when, before Aldermen Miles, Nicholson and Hough, Messrs E. Walker, G.H. Crook, and J. Proctor, William Hayden, of 19,
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BRITS 2003
Coldplay and Ms Dynamite scooped two prizes each at the Brits Awards 2003. Coldplay won best British group and British album, while a pregnant Ms Dynamite took British female and British urban. And Robbie Williams triumphed over favourite The Streets
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'Professor' plea
PLEASE can any of your readers enlighten me on the life and career of Sir John Hilton, who was a notable broadcaster in the years between the World Wars? I understand he was first introduced on the radio as "Professor" John Hilton. Did his studies relate
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High increases unnecessary
I WAS delighted to read M Goodman's letter that all councils are adequately funded, and that there is no real justification for high increases set by local councils. What did the councils do before Maggie Thatcher's Poll Tax via the back door? She was
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Give up for sick children
I WOULD like to invite any readers wishing to stop smoking on National No Smoking Day on Wednesday, March 12, to take this life-changing challenge in aid of the Make-a-Wish Foundation UK. The purpose of Make-a-Wish is simple -- to grant the favourite
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Caring service should stay
I WAS pleased to see the article by Gareth Tidman (February 7) about the proposed changes to the provision of care for the disabled, sick and elderly. My immediate reaction was to say: "Why destroy a good caring service for something that has not been
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Allow holidays in term time
PARENTS can now be fined £2,000 for taking their children on holiday in term time. Who are these people who say when parents can go on holiday? I think these people are on very big wages who can go on expensive holidays. I feel sorry for young parents
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Crausby and Kelly should answer on vote
CONGRATULATIONS to Brian Iddon (Bolton South East), David Chaytor (Bury North) and Terry Lewis (Worsley) for defying a three-line Whip to register their opposition to the Government's rush to war with Iraq. We understand that David Crausby was in his
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Decent car parks bound to cost more
I AM writing with regard to your recent campaign to stop any increase to council parking charges within Bolton. I strongly feel that your campaign stirs up unnecessary resentment towards a service that has received a constant bombardment of criticism
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What's on in the region (from March 5)
G-Mex Centre, Manchester - Knit, Stitch & Creative Crafts Show. An array of crafts including knitting, cross stitch, sewing, tapestry, embroidery, patchwork, quilting, crochet and other needlecrafts, glass art, ceramics, stamping and soft furnishings
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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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Walkden close in on national title
WALKDEN Cricket Club are within two wins of being crowned England's indoor cricket champions. The Bolton League side won the North of England indoor title at the weekend and now go to Lord's on Sunday week in their quest for a national success. Their
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Officer crushed by car in drugs probe
A POLICE officer was run over twice as he went to investigate a suspected drug deal. The 31-year-old PC was crushed against a parked car and suffered leg injuries in the incident off Chorley Old Road, Bolton. He was mown down after he and another plain
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Four face up to the chefs' challenge
FOUR youngsters are aiming to prove they can rustle up something more exotic than a bacon sandwich. In just eight weeks they hope to have chopped, peeled and diced their way into Bolton celebrity chef Mike Harrison's good books -- and impressed enough
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What the papers are saying
THE SUN: Dion Dublin has apologised for his X-rated headbutt on Robbie Savage - but he could still face police action. DAILY MIRROR: Sir Alex Ferguson last night accused Arsene Wenger and his players of "bragging" that the Premiership title is already
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The number's up for Howard
ONE man who loves both his car and his number plate is Bolton Wanderers fanatic Howard Morris. He has supported the team since 1967 and two years ago he got the special licence plate T13 WFC because it reads like BWFC. He said: "My wife bought it for
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My experience as a Games Volunteer ...
It may have been over months ago, but the Commonwealth Games left a distinct mark, not only on Manchester and the region, but the Games Volunteers. Our very own Zo Graham was one of the 13,000 work force who was bedecked and looked spectacular in that
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Coming up on Bolton Youth
Garlic Bread?! Bolton's very own comic genius is back in the region with his sell out 'My Mum wants a bungalow' tour. Zo Graham was lucky enough to get a ticket, to the first night of his Manchester gig, from the t'internet! Watch this space for more
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Losing weight and keeping fit
Follow these handy hints to get you looking good in the summer. How Often? * It's good to exercise at least 3 times a week, but remember for your health that once a week is better than not at all. * The effects of exercising will show after just a few
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The size and shape of fashion
We've probably all seen the BBC2 fashion series 'What not to wear', and almost certainly heard of the formidable Trinny and Susannah, the programme's presenters. In their book, 'What not to wear', which accompanies the series, we are guided through the
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A fun look at the stars
'Mystic' Zo Graham took a look into her crystal ball to delve into the world of astrology. Some of us associate astrology with star signs that talk of things which merely are coincidental with issues happening in our lives. Others take the subject extremely
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Pensioner died following fall
A LEIGH pensioner died after hitting his head on a step. An inquest in Bolton heard that 81-year-old retired engineer Vincent Joseph Smith, of Ripley Drive, had been visiting a friend's house. But as he left, he fell, hitting the back of his head on a
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Gold for school sports
TWO Bolton schools have been presented with gold awards in recognition of the high quality sporting education they offer. Sport England selected Claypool CP in Horwich and St James's CE School in Daisy Hill for the national Activemark gold Award. Both
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Do your have treasures in your attic?
TV Producers are looking for people to take part in a second series of the BBC 1 show Cash in the Attic -- which turns your stash into cash. The show will help a family -- whose home is full of stuff they want to get rid of -- raise enough cash to pay
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Race victims centre pledge
A NEWLY-LAUNCHED advice and support centre will ensure victims of racial discrimination in Bolton find it easier to get help, its director has pledged. Bolton Racial Equality Council in Ashburner Street has been designated a centre of excellence. Instead
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The Millstone, Bolton Road, Anderton
KEEPING up the standard when an eaterie is a former Bolton Evening News' Restaurant of the Year winner could be difficult. But, the Millstone on Bolton Road, Anderton, proves that excellence can easily be maintained. We'd booked a table for five on Sunday
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On stage (from March 4)
Chester Gateway, Chester - A Passionate Woman. The story of Betty, a seemingly typical housewife and dedicated mother who on the day of her son's wedding retreats to the attic and dreams of her lost youth which soon turn into reality. Runs until Saturday
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Ironman charity contest date
SOME of the strongest men in the country are to descend on Bury in aid of charity for the Silvers Ironman Contest. The competition, at Silvers Gym on Back Silver Street on May 4, has been set up by former UK Bodybuilding champ Barry Neill, and all profits
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Bolton braves denied by leaders' late surge
BOLTON RUFC travelled to top of the league high fliers Didsbury and nearly pulled off the result of the season losing 19-15. Title favourites Didsbury are averaging 32 points for and only five against per game, but their plans were upset by a Bolton side
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In-form Bolton lose their way
LITTLEBOUGH 32 BOLTON 16: BOLTON RUFC's recent good run came to an end at another in-form team, when they lost 32-16 at Littleborough in the league. Bolton took an early lead thanks to two Guy Lovgreen penalties but with Paul Stockton sin binned Littleborough
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Lord Sainsbury to open business centre
SCIENCE and Innovation minister Lord Sainsbury has a date in Bolton on Monday, April 7, to perform the official opening ceremony for the £1.5 million i-zone at Bolton Institute -- 12 incubator units of different sizes which come with support packages
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National League Cup
Dates for Leigh Centurions games in the National League Cup. GROUP WEST MARCH 16 Oldham...A 23 SWINTON...H 30 Salford...A APRIL 6 Chorley...A 13 ROCHDALE...H NATIONAL LEAGUE ONE 18 Hull KR...A 21 WHITEHAVEN...H MAY 4 Batley...A 11 FEATHERSTONE...H 18
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SeaCat winners
THE winners of the SeaCat Competition published in the Bolton Evening News on Saturday 8th February and Saturday 15th February 2003 are: J Prendergast from Bolton Mrs Farley from Westhoughton, Bolton Alan Whenlock from Bolton T.J Ashley from Bolton Mrs
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I nearly died -- now my priorities have changed
HEART transplant patient Jason Whittaker has spoken of his determination to make the most of his second chance in life. He is already looking forward to scuba diving in the Maldives, family holidays in Ireland and taking his son, Luke, to Australia. Four
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Galleries & exhibitions (from March 5)
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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Calls after halal chicken claims
A POULTRY supplier in the North-west has been inundated by customers concerned about the authenticity of imported halal chickens. It follows an expose by BBC TV's The Food Police which found a sample of European imported frozen chicken fillet contained
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Witness plea after horror attacks
WITNESSES to two attacks in which pensioners suffered horrific injuries are being sought by police. Greater Manchester Police believe Colin Peacock, aged 81, and Peter Buckland, aged 66, were victims of the same attacker in Manchester's Moss Side district
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How four hens and a cock avoided the chop!
IT could have been a scene straight out of the hit animated film Chicken Run. In a daring attempt to escape the chop, four battery hens and a cockerel fled from the back of a lorry taking them to an abattoir. Just like the Nick Park movie, itself a parody
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Bonanza of events to celebrate women
A PACKED programme of events is underway in and around Bolton town centre to celebrate International Women's Week. International Women's Day on Saturday recognises the efforts of women through the ages who have contributed to the development of women's
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Power given to council tenants
POWER over Bolton's council estates has been handed to the people for the first time. More than 5,200 residents returned ballot papers to elect eight of their neighbours on to two boards which will decide how £250 million of Government funding will be
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See the making of a lady -- by George!
POPULAR musical My Fair Lady is St Paul's Players' next production at the Adlington Community Centre, Railway Road, Adlington, from March 3 to 8. Performances begin at 7.30pm each night with tickets from 01257 481910 or from Tyrers Coaches, Chorley Road
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Waiting list errors at more hospitals
THREE more North-west hospitals have errors in their waiting list figures, an Audit Commission report has said. South Manchester NHS Trust, which runs Wythenshawe Hospital, was found on Tuesday to have altered its figures. The report now shows errors
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Working in harmony for charity
BOLTON Barbershop Harmony Club's Cottontown Chorus has been working in harmony with charities during the past three months. The group has been performing free for a variety of causes, and on Saturday will sing in a show at Thornleigh Salesian College,
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Young actors go on tour
YOUNG performers with the Drama Workshop Youth Theatre are going on a tour of the North-west with their latest production, Placebo Therapy. The play, featuring actors aged between 15 and 18 years, is based on the novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Programme of events
BOLTON Amateur Theatre Societies' programme of events for March and April is a busy one. Here is a taste: The Brixi Singers present a choral concert featuring music by Mozart at St Bartholomews Church, Westhoughton, on March 8 -- tickets 407234; Bolton
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Do you have the perfect marriage?
IS YOURS a marriage made in heaven? Premier Christian Radio would like to hear from happy couples who can pass on one or two of their special tips on how to achieve matrimonial harmony, to be included -- along with hints from "star" celebrity couples
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Steel band fanfare opens youth club
A NEW youth club has opened its doors with a day of music and celebration. The Orlits Youth Club on Holmeswood Road, Great Lever, will now provide a range of activities for young people in the area, including a pool table, IT equipment, dance, PlayStation
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A lifestyle for fatties
WE are quietly killing ourselves with our lazy lifestyle. According to the latest World Health Organisation report, we are getting fatter by the day. Our couch-potato lives filled with telly and computer games are pushing us even further towards obesity
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Red Nose Day
So how can you donate to Comic Relief? You can call Comic Relief on 08457 910 910. Local call rates apply. You can post a cheque to: Red Nose Day 2003, Ernst & Young, PO Box 678, London EC4A 1NT. Please make cheques payable to Red Nose Day 2003. You
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Graham's life as a Wanderers fan
Meet 20-year-old Graham Hardcastle, an ardent Bolton Wanderers fan. His beloved Bolton hasn't been too lucky of late, managing just to hang onto their premiership position to avoid relegation. So what makes him support Bolton? Apparently that's a question
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Drama as play is scrapped - but the show will go on
AN amateur theatre company was given stage fright when half way through rehearsals for the next production, the play's publishers withdrew permission for it to be shown. Farnworth Little Theatre's production of The Field was due to be performed from March
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Health advice for nurseries and after-school clubs
CHILDCARE workers in Bolton are set to receive a new health and hygiene guide. Bolton Primary Care Trust and Bolton Council have produced the guide -- designed to offer health advice -- for nurseries and after-school clubs. The manual features advice
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Gold for school sports
TWO Bolton schools have been presented with gold awards in recognition of the high quality sporting education they offer. Sport England selected Claypool CP in Horwich and St James's CE School in Daisy Hill for the national Activemark gold Award. Both
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Tennis star unveils £170,000 scheme in memory of Pauline
A FORMER pupil's love of tennis has led to a new sports scheme at Rivington and Blackrod High School being started in her memory. Pauline Lane was deputy head girl at the school in 1977/78 and was a big tennis fan, playing the sport during the summer
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Free portion of fruit for young pupils
HUNDREDS of children are set to start tucking into tangerines and biting into bananas each day as part of a new lottery funded healthy eating scheme. From May, all pupils aged four to six at Bolton primary schools will be offered free fruit every day
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1923 Final fan celebrates her ton
A WANDERERS fanatic who was at Wembley's first cup final in 1923 has celebrated reaching her 100th birthday. Margaret Parkinson, who moved from Bolton to the Orleans Rest Home in Latham Road, Southport, two years ago, puts her lengthy years down to her
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Dad hanged himself days after engagement
A FARM worker hanged himself as his fiancee sat downstairs, just days after they got engaged. An inquest in Bolton heard that Craig Michael Weaver, aged 25, had a history of depression and non-serious attempts at self harm. But just days before he died
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Man, 18, on attempted murder charges
A BOLTON man has been remanded in custody charged with attempting to murder two men. Roy Wilson, of Derby Street, appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court on Tuesday and was remanded to appear at Manchester Crown Court next week. The 18-year-old was arrested
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Bonanza of events to celebrate women
A PACKED programme of events is underway in and around Bolton town centre to celebrate International Women's Week. International Women's Day on Saturday recognises the efforts of women through the ages who have contributed to the development of women's
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Do your have treasures in your attic?
TV Producers are looking for people to take part in a second series of the BBC 1 show Cash in the Attic -- which turns your stash into cash. The show will help a family -- whose home is full of stuff they want to get rid of -- raise enough cash to pay
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MP takes a battering for charity
MPs including Bolton's Dr Brian Iddon faced tough competition when they took part in a pancake day race against rival politicians in Downing Street. Dr Iddon, part of the Labour team, was up against the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and The House
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Regional assembly plan gets survey backing
PLANS for a referendum to decide on the creation of a North-west parliament have been backed by nearly three-quarters of people questioned for a survey. The North West Regional Assembly carried out a telephone poll of 1,004 residents -- and found that
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India Gate, Chorley Road (A6), Westhoughton
IHAVE eaten at so many good Indian restaurants in recent years I had begun to believe these meals must be easy to provide. This was a huge mistake. Several weeks before Christmas, I visited the Lake District, where a nice pub I found was gleefully advertising
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EXCLUSIVE: Defender's dream move to the Reebok
NDIWA Lord-Kangana - the powerful young defender whose dream move to the Reebok turned into a red-tape nightmare - is confident he will become a Bolton player this summer writes Gordon Sharrock The 19-year-old African-born Swede has continued to train
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Vegetable-shaped pottery
THERE have been many fads and fashions in the ceramics industry over the years, but none more curious than the practice of making pottery in the shape of vegetables! In the 1920s and 30s, and running through until the 1960s, there was considerable demand
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Tyldesley are back in trouble
TYLDESLEY RU suddenly found themselves dragged back in the relegation picture when visitors Fleetwood left St. George's Park with the points following a 20-13 win. Despite taking a early lead with a Mark Dickinson penalty, Fleetwood drew level, also with
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Computer firm founder goes under spotlight
SUCCESSFUL Bolton businessman David Atherton is to be the opening speaker at a major North-west conference. The founder of dabs.com at Wingates, Westhoughton will be in the spotlight in Manchester on April 30 during National Small Business Week -- a new
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Live music (from March 4)
Albert Halls, Bolton - Midge Ure. Midge performs old and new songs for his fans to enjoy.Saturday, 8pm, £15 Bridgewater Hall Manchester The Lang Duo These charismatic sisters perform music by Mozart and DEbussy. Wednesday, 1.10pm, £5 Halle A concert by
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Lions suffer double defeat
WESTHOUGHTON Lions U9s played well but went down 16-10 to Latchford. A rusty Under 10s lost to Halton Hornets 16-0. This was the first match of the second half of the season that last saw action three months ago. With the inter schools Tag Tournament
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Fitness takes its toll again
BASEMENT battlers Bolton Mets again ran out of steam losing 42-2 to league leaders Widnes Ball. The Mets started strongly, with second rowers Dave Cain and Ryan Terry making their presence felt in the early stages, but Widnes opened the scoring giving
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Awesome foursome kills off Borough
Radcliffe Borough 2, Alfreton Town 4: A DEVASTATING spell of four goals in 13 minutes gave Unibond Division One leaders Alfreton Town an important win. Borough had led 1-0 at the break, with Alfreton captain Brookes conceding a tenth minute own goal.
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Three days in Scotland
Have a right royal time of it at Edinburgh Britannia & the Palace of Holyroodhouse! Visit Edinburgh, Scotland's truly capital city, and two of Scotland's most famous royal attactions on our fabulous value three-day weekend break. Three days departing
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National Marmalade Day Competition
IT is National Marmalade Day on Friday 7th March 2003 and in recognition of 508 years of the great British Breakfast preserve Manchester's famous preserve manufacturer, F Duerr and Sons, is giving away hundreds of jars absolutely free! National Marmalade
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Resilient RMI edge to safety
Leigh RMI 3 Farnborough Town 2 by David Magilton LEIGH took another step towards relegation safety with a nailbiting victory that has helped them rack up ten vital points from their last five Conference games. Keith Scott powered home Andy Heald's cross
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Teen mums are acting the part
A GROUP of young mothers have put on a play to let teenagers know what life is really like with a baby -- in a bid to cut down the number of unplanned pregnancies in Bolton. The Bolton Realistic Advised Teenage Support Group (BRATS) has put on a production
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Heart transplant for dad who thought he had flu!
JASON Whittaker had never been ill in his life. He was a fit and active young dad, who loved to play with his son and go scuba diving. But then the 33-year-old developed what he thought was a bad case of the flu -- and that was when his nightmare began
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Council bosses target Riviera cash
COUNCIL leaders from the region have flown to the French Riviera in a bid to persuade some of the world's richest investors to spend their money here. Around 15,000 investors and developers head to Cannes for an annual property convention. Representatives
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SOS from our boys in the Gulf
A DESPONDENT Little Lever soldier has issued an SOS call to his family urging them to send him . . .food. The mother of the 21-year-old squaddie has responded by sending food parcels to her son, who is in a desert in Kuwait preparing for a possible war
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Gurkha knife clue in hunt for teen rapist
POLICE have issued a picture of the Gurkha knife a sex fiend held to the throat of a 17-year-old girl as he raped her in a country park. Detectives hope that the photograph of the distinctive weapon will help them track down the man who attacked the teenager
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Estate revamp boosts new residents
THE redevelopment of a notorious Tonge Moor estate is breathing new life into the area. Work on building 65 new homes on the site of what was De Lacy Drive is due to be completed early next year -- and some houses are finished already. De Lacy Drive had
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Car sales in town are up 40pc over 10 years
BACK in the early days of motoring car pioneer Henry Ford said "you can have your car any colour as long as it's black. Now, in Bolton the most popular colour is blue. The preference is revealed in figures produced by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing
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The human face of war
YORKSHIRE looks to Lancashire for inspiration in its next production. The West Yorkshire Playhouse, based in Leeds, presents The Accrington Pals until March 29. In 1916, Accrington suffered the devastating loss of more than 200 young men in the Battle
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Boys and girls give Vernon a miss
BOLTON TV presenter Vernon Kay's new prime time show got off to a disappointing start. The show, Boys And Girls, on Channel Four on Saturday night prime-time TV, drew just over one million viewers. Funnyman Chris Evans was the brains behind Boys And Girls
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Dancing in the streets
A NEW Bolton business is organising a "Streetdance" competition which it thinks will be a North-west winner. More than 100 dancers aged "eight to 80" are expected to take part in the event at the Thwaites Theatre in Blackburn on Saturday, March 15. It
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Back on form, back on stage
MATTHEW Kelly stars in the touring production Of Mice and Men which comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre until March 8. The popular TV host appears as Lennie, opposite George Costigan's George in the classic tale of two friends, their loyalty and their dreams
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Street star keeps his love life private
A CORONATION Street star whose love life blossomed at Bolton's Octagon Theatre, sparking massive interest in the national press, is returning to the town -- to star in Private Lives! Stephen Beckett, who played "dirty doctor" Matt Ramsden in the top soap
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Driving test on the net
AN EXAM designed to help learner drivers prepare for their theory tests is now available on the AA's website. The two mock theory tests have 35 multiple choice questions and both take about 40 minutes to complete. People can sit the mock tests as many
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All set for new summer league season
OPEN meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, at the Railway Club, Green Lane; Wednesday, March 19 at Heaton CC and Monday, March 24, at Astley Bridge CC. All meetings run from 7.30pm until 9pm. Teams for this season have been placed in the
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Another aware for Spectra
WESTHOUGHTON-based Spectra Security Ltd has another quality-standard certificate to hang on the wall. The company, which specialises in access control and CCTV systems, has added the new ISO 9001-2000 standard -- the highest available -- to the ISO 9002
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Publicity is nature of the beast
WHEN megastars whinge about lack of privacy it is nice to note the words of actor Stephen Beckett who returns to Bolton Octagon shortly. Stephen, you may recall, was in The Bill and was Dr Matt Ramsden in Coronation Street -- the real father of Maxine's
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'Wobble board' has changed Thomas's life
A NEW treatment for dyslexia involving special balance and co-ordination exercises has transformed the life of a Horwich youngster. For the past eight months Rivington and Blackrod High School pupil Thomas Seddon, aged 13, has been having a new form of
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Simpsons fans, get your skates on
The Simpsons Skateboarding (EA) For Sony PlayStation2. Price: £39.99. Out now - IT seems every time a great arcade game comes along, a Simpsons remake soon follows. Sega released Crazy Taxi, where you had to race around town picking up fares and taking
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Make the most of your student life
SO you've made the break away from home, you're ready to brave the world for the first time on your own and you have chosen the bonny town of Bolton as your student heartland. A very wise choice. A wealth of talent has emerged from Bolton over the past
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It's the world that's 'funny' - not us
TEENAGERS are often portrayed in a negative way, often linked with reports of anti-social behaviour and crime. But what is it really like to be a young person growing up in Bolton in 2003? Emma Deighan, aged 16, from Westhoughton, speaks on behalf of
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Law cannot touch louts
REGARDING your article in the Bolton Evening News on February 25: "Terrified couple set to quit shop". I know Mr and Mrs Bhabhani and their family, and a nicer couple you couldn't wish to meet. They are always very pleasant when you go into their shop
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What to do in Bolton on Thursday
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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From the Bolton Evening News - March 4
1903: SIR,- On Saturday evening an old man was found in Folds-rd., Bolton, in an almost dying condition, by two women, who brought him to my place, thinking I could help him. I sent for the nearest constable, but his reply to my messenger was, "Tell the
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From the Bolton Evening News - March 2-3
March 2, 1903: FURTHER revelations of unhappiness prevailing in some of Bolton's homes were made at the Borough Court this morning, when, before Aldermen Miles, Nicholson and Hough, Messrs E. Walker, G.H. Crook, and J. Proctor, William Hayden, of 19,
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Allott back in Lanky fold
PAUL Allott, who lost his place on Lancashire Cricket Club's committee at the recent annual meeting, has been invited onto the cricket sub-committee. In a statement today the club says: "Following recommendations from the Chairman, Cricket Chairman and
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Meet the chefs ...
STEWART MULLINER spent most of his young life receiving his meals through a serving hatch. From the age of 11 he lived in children's homes, in social services care, and had never ventured in to a kitchen -- let alone prepared food in one. He said: "My
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Jazz dates
THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: Dance Night in the Swing Suite. Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11.00pm. £2.50. KEN WARD BIG BAND: Leigh Liberal Club. Every Monday. 8 to 11pm. Free. RONNIE MOORE BIG BAND
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The number's up for Howard
ONE man who loves both his car and his number plate is Wanderers fanatic Howard Morris. He has supported the team since 1967 and two years ago he got the special licence plate T13 WFC because it reads like BWFC. He said: "My wife bought it for my birthday
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1923 Final fan celebrates her ton
A WANDERERS fanatic who was at Wembley's first cup final in 1923 has celebrated reaching her 100th birthday. Margaret Parkinson, who moved from Bolton to the Orleans Rest Home in Latham Road, Southport, two years ago, puts her lengthy years down to her
