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Trade head's new role
BOLTON and Bury Chamber's chief executive has moved to start a new job -- in the same building. Andrew Ratcliff, aged 56, is on secondment from the Chamber for two years to establish a new Business Liaison and Investment Service. The initiative -- aimed
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Staff shortage set to hit hard
LABOUR shortages are causing major headaches for Greater Manchester businesses, it is claimed. Almost half (45 per cent) of the region's employers had difficulty recruiting skilled employees during the last six months of 2002, according to the Business
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Super Swinton are ready to join the A-list
AFTER a couple of seasons in the doldrums Swinton Badminton Club look set for top-flght play next season. They currently head B Section, vying with Hawkshaw B on the closest of margins. All is not plain sailing, however, Swinton could only manage an away
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Europe's aims
A FEW points of information which Derek Boden did not disclose to readers on regionalisation: 1. Regionalisation was agreed in the Maastricht Treaty. 2. It is part of the Eurostates project to divide England into nine regions. 3. The Regionals Assemblies
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Charity demo
A DAY of craft demonstrations and displays is set to help children in Romania. Gillies Studio in Bolton Road, Adlington, is holding a charity day on Saturday, March 22, when flower painting and jewellery making are among skills on offer from 10.30am to
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Marvellous days and memories
SEEING the name Bobby Dee in the Bolton Evening News the other night brought back fantastic memories of our youth. We used to go the the "Beachcomber" in Bolton in the 70s/80s. We were members of the "E for B and Bobby Dee" Fan Club. On Saturday nights
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How did Mam find the time for all she did?
CAN your grandchildren sew on a button or do a simple piece of knitting? Probably not, writes Mrs Dorothy Thornley, of Little Lever. She goes on: "Mam taught my sister and I to sew, knit, crochet and bake. I don't know how she found the time, because
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Junior enrolment
HEATON Cricket Club will hold their junior enrolment evening on Thursday, March 20 in the clubhouse at 7.30pm. All juniors and their parents are welcome to attend.
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Cricket clubs line-up new pros
RAMSBOTTOM have signed 30-year-old Aussie Jason Arnberger to replace batsman Michael Clarke, who will be unavailable due to expected calls from state and country. Yorkshire County Cricket Club have also shown an interest in signing the New South Wales
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Police ask for time in murder probe
DETECTIVES are asking for more time to question a chef held over the murder of a barman at the Last Drop Hotel. A 35-year-old man has been under arrest in hospital since George Waithaka was stabbed to death at the four-star hotel. Police are to apply
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Swim aces land gold medal haul
SWIMMERS from Tyldesley Swimming and Water Polo Club entered the Central Lancashire Age Groups at Wigan International Pool. They achieved great results, taking a haul of 14 gold, five silver and four bronze medals, with every swimmer producing personal
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Farnworth Pool
DIVISION ONE P W L F A D Pt Royal A... 12 10 2 53 31 22 73 Market Tavern A... 12 8 4 47 37 10 63 Grapes B... 12 7 5 48 36 12 62 Grapes A... 10 8 2 45 25 20 59 Spa... 11 6 5 41 36 5 50 Phoenix... 12 5 7 38 46 -8 48 Bridgewater A... 12 5 7 38 46 -8 46 Blackhorse
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Two good reasons to hit the clubs
HOW long is it since you went clubbing in Manchester? Answer honestly now. And I mean CLUBBING, not just hopping from bar to bar on the Locks before hoofing back to the safe and familiar confines of Bolton for last orders? Ages isn't it? I thought so.
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Spurning chances will cost us, warns Henrik
HENRIK Pedersen has spelled out the need for Wanderers to make the most of every chance that comes their way as they battle to beat the drop. "Every striker in the Premiership knows if you get half a chance you have to score," the Dane acknowledged, "
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The Reebok Week reviewed
SATURDAY: MICHAEL Owen confirms his return to scoring form, setting up Liverpool's first for co-striker El-Hadji Diouf and scoring the second in a 2-0 Anfield victory that denies Wanderers the chance to pull clear of the relegation zone. They stay ahead
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Charity demo
A DAY of craft demonstrations and displays is set to help children in Romania. Gillies Studio in Bolton Road, Adlington, is holding a charity day on Saturday, March 22, when flower painting and jewellery making are among skills on offer from 10.30am to
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Man dies in flats blaze
A MAN has died after a house fire at a flat in Leigh. Two fire crews attended the blaze at the first-floor flat in Chisworth Close, Westleigh, at 5.30pm on Friday. Two hose reels and four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were used. A full investigation
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Halls come alive to the sound of music
YOUNG talented musicians are to perform in a five day showcase at the Albert Halls next week. The annual Bolton Music Centre Presents event will run from tomorrow night to Thursday night featuring children in a variety of ensembles, choirs and orchestras
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Tree tribute to walker Graham
A LASTING tribute to a man who loved to walk in Prestwich Clough was due to be completed this weekend. The Friends of Prestwich Forest Park began working on a memorial to former member Graham Callan in January with the help of Bury Council. They prepared
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Opportunities for school leaders
BOLTON'S school leaders are set to work on leadership development with education and training providers across the region. More than 30 local schools have joined forces to establish the new National College for School Leadership affiliated centre based
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Staff part of £1m charity campaign
STAFF at Bolton's branch of the Yorkshire Building Society have celebrated being part of a national campaign to raise more than £1 million for local charities. The Bolton branch has contributed to local organisations after arranging events such as indoor
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Post office armed raid
POLICE are appealing for information following an attempted armed robbery at a post office in Leigh. At 10.45am on Friday, a silver Mondeo on false plates was driven up on to the kerb in front of Mosley Common Post Office. Two men climbed out and ran
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Drivers cut free
FIREFIGHTERS had to cut two motorists free from their cars after they collided head-on on the same side of a dual carriageway. A 45-year-old Bolton man was driving his car along St Peter's Way, heading away from the town centre, at around 3.30am when
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Rocket science put to the test
STUDENTS from Bolton and Bury were due to launch their school-made rockets on Saturday on a private airfield near Lincoln. Teams from the schools were provided with rocket kits and information to help them build the rockets, which are capable of travelling
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Make yourself heard
PEOPLE are being urged to speak up and be heard after radical changes were made to planning committee rules. For the first time, objectors and supporters of applications will be given the opportunity to voice their opinions at planning committees. From
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Burglar escapes prison sentence
A BURGLAR addicted to drugs was given a second chance when a judge decided not to send him to jail. Recorder Michael Davies sentenced Kirk Telford to a 12-month Drug Treatment and Testing Order after reading a pre-sentence report on the offender. Telford
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Staff thanked for looking after pal
HARD-working hospital staff receive a floral "thank you" this week -- from a couple of regular visitors. Friends of Mrs Jesse Walsh wrote nominating the staff of J1 Ward at the Royal Bolton Hospital for the Bolton Evening News' Bouquet of the Week. "We
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'Better deal' promised for mental health patients
MENTAL health patients will get a better deal when a new health trust gets up and running. Bolton, Salford and Trafford will join together to form a new NHS organisation to deal specifically with mental health services. The new trust will provide health
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Domestic abuse victim can stay in Britain
A WOMAN who suffered domestic abuse has been told she does not have to return to Pakistan -- thanks to Bury Council. The victim, who has not been named, was told by the Home Office she would be deported, but the social services department worked with
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Man jailed for burgling former friend's home
A BURGLAR who broke into the home of a former friend when he knew she would be away and stole £900 worth of property has been jailed for five months. Gary Crawford broke in through a rear window but cut himself, leaving blood at the scene. Forensic tests
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Stardom beckons panto pop idol
THE search is on for a Bolton panto pop idol. Budding stars could find themselves playing the romantic lead in an all-star cast. Bolton's Albert Halls together with production company Duggie Chapman Associates are hosting open auditions for any young
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Parents' anger at danger syringes
USED syringes dumped in bushes just yards from a Bolton primary school are putting pupils in danger, parents claimed today. Alison Shaw and Lorraine Lewarne say three sharp needles have been lying near the entrance to the Spinners Mews flat complex in
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Car thug attacked pensioner with stun gun
A WOULD-be carjacker used a stun gun three times on a pensioner as he tried to wrestle the car keys from him, a court heard on Friday. Kevin Draper put the stun gun to 66-year-old Brian Coffey's temple three times and pressed the trigger. Each time the
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Man cleared of racially abusing teenager
A MAN accused of racially abusing a 14-year-old boy in a street dispute has been cleared by a jury. Jason McGarry had denied he had been at the scene and had not thrown a brick through the boy's window. Friends and neighbours testified that McGarry had
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Halls come alive to the sound of music
YOUNG talented musicians are to perform in a five day showcase at the Albert Halls next week. The annual Bolton Music Centre Presents event will run from tomorrow night to Thursday night featuring children in a variety of ensembles, choirs and orchestras
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Buses running again in troubled area
BUSES are once again running through Little Hulton this weekend after the no-go zone was lifted. But some long term diversions are now in place to avoid trouble-spots and transport bosses have warned: "Any more incidents and we will call the buses off
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Power station has gone, but not the pylons
The area shown in the picture has obviously improved since it was taken in 1964. Ringley Bridge is in the foreground, but the Kearsley Power Station behind has been demolished and replaced by housing. I am told that the pylons remain, though . . .
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Sunderland v Wanderers: Everything you need to know
FOLLOW Wanderers' big clash with Sunderland at the Theatre of Light on Saturday with links here. Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock will be filing team news, half-time report and a full-time match report from the stadium. All the preview reports, plus
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Red nose alert
RED Nose fever took over your TV for a night of comedy led by some of the biggest names in the business. Nicola Mostyn gives you the lowdown on the highlights from this year's Red Nose Day, looks back at previous year's capers and tells you a bit more
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Massive win for Massey
PAUL Massey made an impressive return to racing as he won the 15th Annual Roddlesworth Roller Race. The competitors for the daunting six mile multi-terrain event, over the shale tracks of Roddlesworth and the roads of Tockholes, were greeted by a fine
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Tameside attempt to keep up with the leaders
RAMSBOTTOM A continued their march to retain their Bolton Table Tennis League Premier Division title with an emphatic 8-1 win against Lostock, which include three wins by Top Ten leader Mike Moir, three by Mark Ramsbottom, and two by Andy Jackson. Tameside
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Lord Leverhulme kept zebras in his zoo
EVERY year, the active Horwich Heritage society puts on an exhibition about the past of the town. This year, the aim is to celebrate leisure and past-times of all those organisations, clubs and societies who have contributed so much to the rich social
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Who says the big clubs have it easy
THOSE of you of a nervous disposition, look away now. Put the paper down and go and watch Ant and Dec writes Mick Jones I'm going to upset a few people and I don't mind. Some of you won't care but if your team lies outside the top flight, prepare to be
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Family hat-trick!
HALLIWELL Conservatives Snooker Club potted a hat-trick this week when they were represented by three generations of the same family. In their game against Breightmet, the Halliwell squad included Norman Jones, his son Keith and grandson Dale. Norman,
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Paul kicks off new season in style
LANCASHIRE Road Club members competed in the North Lancashire Time Trials Association meeting at on Claughton on Brock . LRC's best rider on the day was Paul Shallicker, in an excellent time of 58.15, which put him into second place overall. Other times
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Belfry hope for golf youngsters
YOUNG golfers from St Joseph's RC High School, Horwich, will play in the British Heart Foundation Junior Gold Championship 2003 at Didsbury golf club next month. Taking part will be Robert Porter, aged 15, and 16-year-olds Michael Baron and Oliver Maher
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Axeing lollipop patrols 'would put lives at risk'
CHILDREN'S safety would be put at risk by cutting the number of lollipop crossing patrols in Bolton, campaigners claimed today. A headteacher and a road safety activist are concerned about Bolton Council's review of crossing patrol positions. Fourteen
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Truancy campaign to go on
TRUANCY crackdowns are to continue in Bolton although a national survey has revealed they have had no impact nationally on the number of children turning up at school. Local education officials believe the truancy sweeps -- when children are stopped during
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Campaign to save school fails
CAMPAIGNERS have lost a legal fight to save a village primary school from closure. A parent legally challenged Bury Council's decision to close Affetside Village Primary School. Lawyers acting for the parent claimed the local authority wrongly delegated
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Blackpool braced for flying invasion
DUBLIN and Amsterdam have barred them. Prague may soon follow suit. Now London's notorious stag-night revellers are set to make Blackpool -- the biggest, brashest and wildest destination of them all -- their number one choice for a last blast of freedom
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BOLTON Town play Oldham tomorrow at the Founders Arms, St George's Street. All players to be at the
Squad: Paul Hesten (capt), Paul Williams, Ian Roe, John Court, Ian Salisbury, Derek Ashton, Pete Rawlinson, Graham Savidge, Steve Robinson, Phil Evans, Bill Bailey, Martin Holt, Brian Hatter, Phil Arrowsmith, Mick Arrowsmith, Tony Cross (del).
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THE BOLTON BDO men's team in the Lancashire GMC Super League Darts, play Lancaster away tomorrow at
All players must meet at the Moonlight Club for 10.45am. Any player who cannot attend should contact Brian Holden tonight on 01204 496242. Squad: Roy Cunniff (capt), Joe Murnan, Hitesh Mistry, Tim Pennington, Dave Smith, Dave Fawcett, Wayne Clark, Lee
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Super League
THE Bolton BDO men's team in the Lancashire GMC Super League Darts, play Lancaster away tomorrow at the Squires Snooker Club, Upper King Street, Lancaster. Tel 01524 62888. All players must meet at the Moonlight Club for 10.45am. Any player who cannot
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Little Lever Winter Darts
League MEN SECTION A P W L Pt Ring A... 144 100 44 100 W Horse A... 144 95 49 95 Jolly Z... 136 89 47 89 Stopes A... 136 88 48 88 Canary Z... 144 82 62 82 WMC A... 160 80 80 80 Ring Z... 144 73 71 73 Church Inn A... 136 66 70 66 Farmers... 152 61 91 61
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Duo pull away from the pack
IN the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, the Ladies 133 and Over Competition leaders are Diane Lee and Maureen Taylor with 11 each, two in front of Flo Bell. With seven are Pauline Lomax and
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Astley Bridge area Darts League
THE LADIES three-a-side was won by Rag Dolls (Diane Lee, Lisa Stephens and Ellen Wareing). Losing finalists were Reformed Ravers (Gill Cheetham, Jenny Nuttall and Sue Smallshaw). Semi finalists were Pilky A (Jenny Barber, Mags Jackson and Dawn Lowe) and
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Triple 'D' League
ALTERATIONS to fixtures -- Men Section B Lodge Bank Tavern new secretary Brian Colgan 419394. Only three weeks of winter season left. All games must be played and cards sent in. Any outstanding games must be completed in the week of grace, commencing
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Blackpool braced for flying invasion
DUBLIN and Amsterdam have barred them. Prague may soon follow suit. Now London's notorious stag-night revellers are set to make Blackpool -- the biggest, brashest and wildest destination of them all -- their number one choice for a last blast of freedom
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New post for Stephen
STEPHEN Wilson, aged 36, who lives with his family in Bury, is the new North-west sales manager for heating and ventilation trade supplier Hargreaves Ductshops, a company based in Lord Street, Bury. Mr Wilson has worked with Senior Hargreaves for 18 years
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Domino's effect
DOMINO'S Pizza is seeking a franchisee in Bolton. The company, which has 22 stores in the North-west, says it has located a perfect store and is keen to find an entrepreneur to run it. Bill Ewbank, head of franchising, said that the new store would create
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Gloomy month for business
BUSINESS activity in the North-west remained low in February. The picture is painted in the latest Purchasing Managers' Index for the region produced for the Royal Bank of Scotland by NTC Research. February's contraction in activity levels again reflected
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Commerce groups set to merge
A CHAMBERS of Commerce shake-up is set to create a "Super Chamber" for Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham. The new body will start up this summer if it is approved at meetings on Thursday, March 27. It would have 2,600 member companies and be the second
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Many dead after train crashes
From the Evening News, March 14, 1903: A TRAIN composed principally of tanks and cars filled with oil broke in two near New York last night, and the sections collided. One of the tanks broke into fire, and suddenly a terrific explosion occurred, the flames
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Car theft gloom cut short by a very sharp policeman
WHAT a wonderful police force we have. While enjoying a meal last Thursday at a restaurant in Standish, near Wigan, my daughter and her boyfriend came out to find that their car had been stolen. After informing the police and insurance company, we resigned
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Labour agenda is now in crisis
CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown has delayed the date of this year's Budget. It has been set for April 9, the day before Parliament is to close for Easter. Given Labour's record on pensions, taxes and the economy, proper debate and scrutiny of the Budget will
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Taxes and the way to better public services
CONSERVATIVE candidate Phil Ashcroft condemns the Liberal Democrats' alternative budget for their new 50 per cent income tax band. But he doesn't explain that the 50 per cent band would only apply to about one per cent of the population earning over £100,000
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We're trying to tackle issues over transport
I REFER to your report on Friday, March 7, entitled "No Go Zone -- buses taken off roads after brick bombardments". Firstly, I would like to express my concern at recent incidents of anti-social behaviour in the Little Hulton area, which included missiles
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Iraq or not, we go on strike
A LEADING Bolton fireman has said that firefighters are prepared to go on strike next week -- despite the possible outbreak of war with Iraq. Ralph Twiss, the Bolton Fire Brigade Union representative, has hit out at claims that they were unpatriotic and
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Pupils shed tears over fears of new Gulf war
EVERY school in Bolton is being offered advice on how to ease children's fears about a possible war with Iraq. Education chiefs have sent out a letter to primaries and secondaries to suggest how teachers could deal with emotional youngsters. Meanwhile
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Dogs' day
MANCHESTER Dogs' Home will be holding its spring fair at Crofter's House, Moss Brook Road, Harpurhey, on Sunday, April 6, between 1pm and 4pm. Refreshments available.
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When did you last go clubbing?
HOW long is it since you went clubbing in Manchester? Answer honestly now. And I mean CLUBBING, not just hopping from bar to bar on the Locks before hoofing back to the safe and familiar confines of Bolton for last orders? Ages isn't it? I thought so.
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Events around the north are worth a look
JEFF Gilpin, one of the enthusiasts behind the successful Eagley Jazz Club, which meets fortnightly at Dunscar Conservative Club, has kindly passed on news of two forthcoming festivals which he feels sure will be of interest to readers of this column.
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Bowlers wanted
SEASONED bowlers are required for the Ellesmere Park Vets team on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the Farnworth Vets League. Contact Tommy Sharples on 01204 707068 anytime.
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Open bowling
THE Allens Green Bowling Club, Radcliffe, RRG of Bury Open takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, Saturday and Sunday May 3 and 4; Last 16 Sunday, May 11. All starting 1pm. Entry £7, prize money £1,200: Winner £400, runner up £200, semi
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Division winners named
FINALLY it's Walmersley A, Astley and Bolton School A as winners of Divisions One, Two and Three respectively. To clinch Division Three Bolton School A had to beat their B team counterparts which they did 29-22, a margin of seven games. The winners' team
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Laville hailed instant success
FLORENT Laville has made as big an impression with his team-mates as he has with the fans. Despite the odd rush of blood - the backpass that sent Jussi Jaaskelainen at full stretch in the United game and the mistake that led to the keeper having to make
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Relegation countdown: Who plays where - and when
WANDERERS are deeply embroiled in the relegation countdown so here is a handy guide to find where and when the opposition is playing: WEST HAM Fixtures Sat Mar 22: Sunderland H 15:00 Sat Apr 5: Southampton A 15:00 Sat Apr 12: Aston Villa H 15:00 Sat Apr
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Bergsson relishing recall for Iceland
GUDNI Bergsson - the born again international - looked back on his five and a half year Iceland exile today and claimed: "It did me a favour." Like Alan Shearer, who retired from his England duties to concentrate on leading Newcastle's assault on the
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Kangana aims to be a huge success
WANDERERS are going to have to find some extra, extra large shirts if Ndiwa Lord-Kangana suffers any more setbacks to his professional career. The powerfully-built young Swede reckons the experience of having the plug pulled on his dream move to the Reebok
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A towering presence
PENDLE Hill is almost -- but not quite -- a mountain and from its 1,831ft summit there are spectacular views. To the west, Blackpool Tower can often be seen but much closer is the rolling scenery of the Ribble Valley. From the eastern slopes rises Pendle
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Collection total
A TWO-DAY collection by the Bolton Samaritans at Safeway supermarket, in Bury Road, Breightmet, raised £130.74.
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Dogs' day
MANCHESTER Dogs' Home will be holding its spring fair at Crofter's House, Moss Brook Road, Harpurhey, on Sunday, April 6, between 1pm and 4pm. Refreshments available.
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Guild meeting
MEMBERS of Westhoughton Townswomen's Guild will hold their annual meeting in the Assembly Rooms, Tithe Barn Street, on Monday March 17, starting at 7.30pm. and will be followed by a good-as-new rail-sale.
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Belfry hope for golf youngsters
YOUNG golfers from St Joseph's RC High School, Horwich, will play in the British Heart Foundation Junior Gold Championship 2003 at Didsbury golf club next month. Taking part will be Robert Porter, aged 15, and 16-year-olds Michael Baron and Oliver Maher
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Factory fire investigation
FIRE crews were still at a major factory fire early on Saturday. Seven crews attended a fire when six bitumen tanks set alight on Edge Green Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, near Wigan, at 8pm. The fire spread, setting fire to a further six tanks and a derelict
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Meeting over school parking
PARKING around a primary school is becoming such a problem that a public meeting has been called. Residents living near Walmsley primary school, Egerton, say parents are causing traffic and safety problems when they drop off and pick up their children
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Parents' anger at danger syringes
USED syringes dumped in bushes just yards from a Bolton primary school are putting pupils in danger, parents claimed today. Alison Shaw and Lorraine Lewarne say three sharp needles have been lying near the entrance to the Spinners Mews flat complex in
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Plenty of artistic talent at schools
CHILDREN from 10 Leigh schools are working alongside different artists as they prepare for an arts and writing festival. Poet Lemn Sissay has been entertaining children with his ingenious verse, actress Clare McGlinn has been discovering fresh dramatic
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Children will catch bus for fun and learning
A CHARITY bus will tour Breightmet, offering fun and learning for children. The Shine Play Bus, which will stop at advertised sites in the area, was launched at a party at Top o' th' Brow Primary School. When the bus begins touring the area, children
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Task force will tackle town centre crime
A NEW task force is to be set up in Leigh to tackle town centre crime. Wigan Council will join forces with police, publicans and door security staff to combat alcohol-related trouble and other problems. Leigh has an on-street alcohol ban, but Harry Holden
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Residents complain of cracks in houses
HOUSEHOLDERS are seeking compensation from high street giant Marks and Spencer following claims that construction work has caused structural damage to their homes. A number of residents in Highfield Road, situated behind the new development in Prestwich
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Turton & Edgworth pool league
LATEST details DIVISION ONE P W L B F Pt Hare/Hounds A... 14 9 5 18 58 76 Globe... 14 9 5 18 51 69 Pack B... 13 9 4 18 49 67 Bradshaw Con Club... 14 8 6 16 51 67 Hark to Towler... 13 7 6 14 46 60 Brook A... 13 7 6 14 45 59 Spread Eagle B... 13 6 7 10
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Bolton & district Pool League
THE delegate's meeting is on Sunday at the Sharman Arms, Halliwell Road, starting 8pm. All teams must have a delegate at the meeting. Two teams have been expelled for missing three matches, they are Flying Shuttle (Premier Section) and Tipping Arms (Section
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Deane and Daubhill Pool
IN Section Four the Victory have been expelled from the league for non fulfilment of fixtures, all points from the second half of the season have been expunged, and Letter J in Section Four is therefore now an open week. Next Wednesday, March 19, is the
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Radcliffe & district pool league
DIVISIONAL Team KO -- played over one leg on Wednesday, March 26, best of nine frames, six individuals and three doubles. A player may only play in one individual and one doubles game. Premier: LLWMC v Staff of Life B; Church Inn (Spring Street) v Derby
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Gig guide
March 20 Lonvgiew play Manchester Hop and Grape. March 28 Medicine 8 play Snakeys Soap, Manchester, when they will be plugging their new single, Rock music pays off, which is out Monday. J-Walk play Manchester MDH. March 31 Kathryn Williams plays Bridgewater
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Training nights
BOLTON United Harriers have training sessions for all ages every Tuesday and Thursday 7-9pm at Leverhulme Park athletics track, Long Lan, Bolton. All interested athletes should contact Shaun O'Donnell on 01204 592721.
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In search of woof justice BY FRED SHAWCROSS
I WENT on a demo last Friday, the first time I had done so. It was never intended to be a VERY public protest, more peaceful than vengeful or malignant. But the reaction it triggered was astonishing. I still can't believe it. Unlike others held across
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HAMMOND DOMINO LEAGUE
P W L F A Diff Pt Anglers Club... 24 17 7 189 171 +18 45 Rumworth LC... 25 18 7 196 172 +24 42 L Ladies (Anglers)... 24 16 8 189 171 +18 41 Oasis Club*... 25 12 13 195 183 +22 40 Cattlemarket B... 24 14 10 180 173 +7 38 Sweet Green*... 23 15 8 188 157
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On this day - MARCH 15
THE IDES OF MARCH - anniversary of the death of Julius Ceasar in 44 BC. 1824 Work on John Rennie's London Bridge began. 1876 The first cricket test between Australia and England was played in Sydney, with victory going to the home side by 45 runs. 1909
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Bolton & district Snooker Association
NEXT league meeting will be held at Rumworth on Wednesday, March 19 at 8pm. Results: Section One: Breightmet A 1 Halliwell C 8; Rumworth B 5.5 Rumworth A 2.5; Deane C 6 Rumworth D 2; Halliwell A 6 Dunscar C 2; Rumworth C 1 Adlington 8. Section Two: Horwich
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Bolton Table Tennis League
All matches to be completed during week commencing March 17. Warburton Cup Semi Final: Hilton C (+9) v Hilton Tameside; Ladybridge B (+9) v Ramsbottom B. Brian Gittins Semi Final: Cricketers v Wharton A (scr); Ramsbottom A v Chorley Old Road (+7). George
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Knockout news
round-up WAYNE Merrick had to throw some top darts against Tony Cross to win this week's Founders Darts KO, with Ste Hand and John Pover just missing out in the semi finals. No best lady this week. Knockout open to all every Saturday. £1 entry, draw made
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Artists on show
THE work of talented disabled artists goes on display this weekend at a new exhibition which also offers information about disabled services. The exhibition -- We Will Not Be Defeated -- will show at Gallery One at the Touchstone Complex in Rochdale.
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Claim your tax credits
A TOTAL of 750,000 people in the North-west and Merseyside could miss out if they do not claim the new tax credits starting next month. From April, many families will see money for children paid directly into the mother's bank account, not the father's
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Blockbuster films help spread the word
BOLTON vicars are turning Hollywood into Holy-wood by showing scenes from blockbuster movies to illustrate sermons. Shrek, Spiderman, Babe the pig and Billy Elliot might seem unlikely allies in the battle to leave behind the Church of England's sometimes
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Hairy moments and plenty of laughter
AN EARLY-morning fancy dress jog, a sponsored silence, some leg waxing and plenty of crazy hair were all part of Bolton's bid to raise thousands of pounds for Comic Relief. Youngsters and adults across the town came up with the silliest fundraising ideas
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Rat poison case man escapes prison sentence
A CAR windscreen fitter who tried to poison three of his work colleagues by putting rat pellets in a kettle after a wrangle with bosses over his contract has escaped a jail sentence. Christopher Allen, of Nook Fields, Harwood, admitted three counts of
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Drivers warned as M62 work moves junctions
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays as a multi-million pound road maintenance scheme on the M62 moves to a new section of the motorway. Work on a £10 million package of improvements will move today from Junction 18 at Whitefield to Junction 19 at Middleton
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Hairy moments and plenty of laughter
AN EARLY-morning fancy dress jog, a sponsored silence, some leg waxing and plenty of crazy hair were all part of Bolton's bid to raise thousands of pounds for Comic Relief. Youngsters and adults across the town came up with the silliest fundraising ideas
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Wayne's fightback victory
FRIDAY saw Wayne Merrick come from 2-0 down to win the Halliwell Cons Darts KO 3-2 against top opposition in Shaun Liptrot. Sunday saw Wayne take a well deserved 3-0 win over Paul Hesten. Best lady was won by Jackie Wright. Monthly awards for February
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Derby Darts
P W L F A Pt Jackie's Girls... 9 9 0 84 44 18 Boardwalkers... 9 6 3 74 54 12 KG's Girls... 7 5 2 66 39 10 Wanderers... 8 5 3 63 42 10 3-in-a-Bed... 9 5 4 67 68 10 Cattlemarket... 8 5 3 57 63 10 Ladies Tavs... 9 4 5 65 70 8 Kath's Girls... 8 3 5 55 65
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The Long Gud-Bye
GUDNI Bergsson's "long goodbye" will continue when he makes a farewell appearance at the Bolton Wanderers Supporters Association social on Thursday, March 27. The "members only" event will be staged at the Reebok's Lion of Vienna Suite and will start
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Soccer coaching
EX-Bolton Wanderers' star Brian Smith, based at Atherton, starts new coaching classes on Saturday mornings for 8-13 year-olds who wish to improve their soccer skills and technique. More information from Brian on 01942 516767.
