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Locked loos
AS it was such a nice day on Sunday, I decided to take my family to Heywood Park. After we had been there for about an hour, my three-year-old decided she needed the toilet. Much to my dismay the portable building I presumed were the toilets were padlocked
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Council is just not delivering
AFTER reading another batch of readers' letters expressing their disgust and anger about the extortionate increase in the council tax, I turn the page to read an article on how the council is trying to justify halving the collection of household waste
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Help at hand to beat the tricksters
HELP the Aged was saddened to read the recent report concerning the two bogus water company officials who stole property from an 87-year-old lady in Radcliffe. Unfortunately, many of our older population feel such an incident is inevitable, and this is
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When Edith and Mary were 'christened'
From the Evening News, March 18, 1903: THE New Century Ring Spinning Co.'s Mill at New Bury, Farnworth, was formally started this afternoon in the presence of a representative company invited by the directors. After inspecting the undertaking the company
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Jacob's ladder to TV stardom
BABY Jacob Hughes has taken his first steps on the road to a lifetime of stardom -- providing he doesn't get cold feet. Mum Michelle Hughes's bundle of joy had his star quality spotted when she took him to an audition for ITV soap Emmerdale last July.
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Mendy's fan appeal
Misunderstood and misquoted when he was reported to be criticial of life in Bolton earlier in the season, loan star Bernard Mendy has wowed supporters with his performances and his enthusiasm, summed up when he urged the crowd to raise the volume level
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Hendry looks for a pay-off
COLIN Hendry has warned Wanderers he will only leave the club on a permanent basis if they make it worth his while writes Richard Mulligan The 37-year-old concludes his three month loan spell with Blackpool tonight at Cardiff City, but negotiations are
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Market pigeons put to flight
PIGEONS causing a nuisance to traders at Farnworth Market are to be put to flight. Talks between market bosses and Bolton Council chiefs to discuss purchasing mesh netting to prevent the troublesome birds roosting are underway. And market bosses have
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Cadets do their bit for hospice
GENEROUS Bolton Army Cadets have helped raise a £2,500 for a children's charity. Francis House children's hospice will get the money thanks to the fundraising efforts of cadets from all over Greater Manchester. The cadets have held sponsored events, appeals
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Sam's safety target
SAM Allardyce believes Wanderers have given themselves a glorious chance to home in on Premiership safety. Victory over Spurs at the Reebok next Monday would see them record back-to-back wins for only the second time this season and the manager says that
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Mendy's fan appeal
Misunderstood and misquoted when he was reported to be criticial of life in Bolton earlier in the season, loan star Bernard Mendy has wowed supporters with his performances and his enthusiasm, summed up when he urged the crowd to raise the volume level
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Subject to fit the job
MOST graduates want to working in the subject they studied at university throughout their career, according to a Teacher Training Agency survey. Nearly three quarters of those surveyed said they wanted to work in a job which used their degree, while a
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Pav back at Gigg!
PRESTON striker Pawel Abbott is back in the Gigg Lane fold -- albeit for a fortnight writes Phil Thorp The Polish under-21 international has sensationally returned to the Shakers to complete his three-month loan spell that ended in mid-October. The talented
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Car parking charges start at Fairfield
PATIENTS and visitors to Fairfield General Hospital are now having to pay up. Car parking charges were finally introduced at the beginning of the month despite widespread opposition and threats of legal action by the Community Health Council. The health
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Welfare plan gets youth input
A REVOLUTIONARY health centre focusing on the needs of young people is to open in Bolton. The Parallel centre is among the first of its kind in the country and aims to cater for 11 to 20-year-olds. A team of experts will be on hand to deal with a wide
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On this day - MARCH 18
978 Edward the Martyr, King of England from 975, was murdered at Corfe Castle, Dorset, apparently at the instigation of half-brother Ethelred, who wanted the crown for himself. 1584 Death of Ivan the Terrible, the first to assume the title of Tsar. 1858
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Latest route to a better town centre
THE latest phase of Bury's town centre traffic management strategy has begun. Work has started on a series of changes designed to upgrade safety and improve pedestrian access. The scheme is expected to take around 16 weeks to complete. The improvement
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Debbie's Vienna prize sets up rare get-together
TRAVEL agent Debbie Firkin is flying high after a dream day trip to Vienna with a set of special passengers -- all her friends and family. Debbie, aged 27, was thrilled to be able to invite 39 people to join her on a private plane for a 12-hour visit
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Doctors' warning over mystery bug
DOCTORS were today waiting for the results of tests on a man who may be the first in the UK to be suffering from a potentially fatal mystery pneumonia bug. The man is being treated in isolation at a specialist infectious diseases unit at North Manchester
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Doctors' warning over mystery bug
DOCTORS were today waiting for the results of tests on a man who may be the first in the UK to be suffering from a potentially fatal mystery pneumonia bug. The man is being treated in isolation at a specialist infectious diseases unit at North Manchester
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Neil's thrilling name coincidence
A BIZARRE coincidence left Halliwell Theatre Company director Neil McMahon at the centre of a name game when he decided to check out the opposition. Neil is directing the theatre company's latest production, the thriller, The Edge of Darkness, which will
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Smith stars for Colliers
COLLIERS had a convincing win over Farmers to keep them top of the Thursday First Division with a 3-0 win in which top scorer Damien Smith bagged a hat-trick. Queens had a 4-0 win over Bolton Rec to keep them hot on the heels of the leaders. In the Thursday
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Schools soccer by Graeme Hollinshead
Bolton suffer Trophy blow BOLTON Under 14s are out of the North West Woodward Trophy after going down 2-1 to Sefton in their quarter final clash on Merseyside. Bolton were unfortunate not to be given a penalty when Adam Starkey (Sharples) was brought
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West Lancashire League
LATEST details PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pt Charnock Richard... 24 16 4 4 50 26 52 Kirkham/Wesham... 25 15 2 8 71 37 47 Dalton United... 24 14 5 5 59 36 47 Burnley United... 21 14 0 7 51 29 42 Blackrod Town... 25 13 3 9 59 41 42 Freckleton... 24 13
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Players wanted
PLAYERS are required for Westhoughton Juniors in the Bolton and Bury Mini Soccer League Under-9s. Players aged seven and eight can contact Sarah on 01942 815020.
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TV dates for your diary
LATEST Sky TV Premiership matches: 23 MAR Arsenal v Everton 16:05 24 MAR Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur 20:00 5 APR Manchester United v Liverpool 12:30 7 APR Fulham v Blackburn Rovers 20:00
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Ladies collapse
LEIGH RMI ladies let a 3-0 lead slip as they crashed 4-3 at top of the table Droylesden. Leigh needed a win to keep their promotion prospects intact and they looked like getting it when Sumner used her pace and power to complete her hat-trick. Droylesden
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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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Danny double makes point
THERE was another goal feast at Madley Park where Leigh Athletic and Stockport Georgians shared six goals in an entertaining Manchester League Premier Division encounter. Danny Wilson took his tally to 17 with another brace of goals while Steve Bevin
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Sloppy Town pay dearly for mistakes
BLACKROD Town suffered a 4-1 West Lancashire League Premier Division defeat at Burnley. Defensive mistakes in the opening half hour cost Blackrod two goals. They hit back when Mark Callow's superb pass put Mark Height in the clear and he made no mistake
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Seven see Stars after Arms romp
CARTERS Arms continued their Premier Division title challenge with a convincing 6-1 victory at second bottom Seven Stars. Carters moved into fourth but they have games in hand on two of the teams above them with not a lot of points the separating the
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Spring concert
SMITHILLS School and Bolton Sixth Form College host a Spring Term Concert on Wednesday, April 2 at Smithills School Hall. The concert, which begins 7.30pm, will feature the Senior Brass Band, Senior Big Band, Senior Concert Band, Woodwind Ensemble and
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Dobbies move clear of pack
DOBBIES A moved seven points clear at the top of Division One of the BSF Over 35s League with an impressive 4-0 home win over Turton. With their nearest rivals playing cup matches, Dobbies took the opportunity to open up a substantial lead at the top.
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Record results for builders on the move
PERSIMMON plc -- parent company of Leigh-based Persimmon Homes North West -- has announced record results. Sales increased by 16pc to £1,711 million from £1,477 million in 2001, and profit before tax rose 42 per cent to £267.6 million from £188.1 million
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Rise is unfair
IIN the papers sent out with Bolton MBC's tax bill is a pamphlet carrying a message from the Greater Manchester Chief Constable. It begins: "It is with a great deal of pleasure ... " The GM Police precept is set to rise 33.1 per cent! This may (or may
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Freedom at stake
WITH reference to a recent article by the Rev Michael Williams. To state that the attempt to remove the evil, brutal, war-mongering dictator from power that is Saddam, and to give the Iraqi people the opportunity to become a free, democratic nation is
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Walkden final hopes dashed
WALKDEN'S hopes of winning the National Indoor six-a-side cricket competition were dashed at the semi-final stage at Lord's when they lost to the eventual title winners Sudbrook. The Bolton champions had a disastrous start and struggled to 10-3 and 19
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OAPs in store row over disabled scooter
TWO 74-year-old pensioners ended up fighting in the middle of a supermarket over a disabled scooter, Bolton Crown Court heard. During the course of the brawl, David Joseph and William Wrath overturned the electric scooter and continued to scuffle on the
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Saddam given 48 hours to quit Iraq, or it's war - Bush
PRESIDENT Bush, speaking live on TV at 1am, gave Saddam Hussein 48 hours to quit Iraq or the country wil face a US-led invasion. He warned war will come "at a time of our choosing."
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Whites in action
BOLTON Wanderers mixed disability team will be in action on Friday when they take on a Manchester amputee team at St Joseph's Sport College, Horwich, kick-off 6pm. The Bolton team have played against Preston and Blackburn recently and hope to play Rochdale
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Walters to stay at Hull?
STRIKER Jonathan Walters concludes an initial loan spell with Hull City at the weekend, however it is felt the deal will be extended until the end of the season. Walters has scored three times in his four games for Peter Taylor's Third Division side.
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Teddy's Reebok spur
TEDDY Sheringham has a little more than pride to play for when he travels with Spurs to the Reebok Stadium for the televised Monday night clash with Wanderers. After Tottenham's defeat at home to Liverpool on Sunday most are now writing off the North
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Talent on show in extravaganza
BOLTON audiences have the chance to enjoy the wealth of young talent in the town with a five day musical extravaganza. The annual Bolton Music Centre Presents runs at the Albert Halls until Thursday featuring hundreds of talented young musicians. More
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Rocket science is put to the test by young boffins
IT MAY not have been Cape Canaveral, but it was one giant step for a group of teenagers. Five home-made rockets, built by pupils at schools in Bolton and Bury, were all put to the test when they were launched into the sky above Lincolnshire. The teams
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State-of-the-art school plan boost
RADCLIFFE'S two high schools look set to unite under the leadership of a single headteacher from the beginning of the year's summer term. The decision, taken following discussions involving governors from both Radcliffe High and Coney Green High, will
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Riots when John Wesley first came to Bolton
JOHN Wesley, the founder of Methodism, first came to Bolton on August 28, 1748, and over the next 42 years his visits were numerous. However, the founder of Methodism in Bolton was John Bennett, who later broke away from Wesley. That first visit by Wesley
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Bolton & district Pool League
TWO teams have been expelled for missing three matches, they are Flying Shuttle (Premier Section) and Tipping Arms (Section Three). Levers Arms: Grapes v Stalkers. The Crofters: White Horse Warriors v Brown Cow. LLCC: The Rocket v The Beaumont. Churchills
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Extra gigs for Peter Kay fans
PETER Kay has announced the final 14 dates of his record-breaking UK tour. The Bolton comedian's My Mum Wants a Bungalow Tour is set to be the biggest comedy tour of the past year, with 120,000 tickets sold. Peter, who plays his home town at the end of
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Amateur results line-up
OUR amateur results page will be updated every Wednesday. You can now read this week's details
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Tough test for Boro
THREE matches without a win has dented Radcliffe Borough's promotion push and they face a difficult match tonight when they travel to leaders Alfreton Town. Borough hope to have Simon Kelly back in defence after he missed the Kidsgrove game with an ankle
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Subject to fit the job
MOST graduates want to working in the subject they studied at university throughout their career, according to a Teacher Training Agency survey. Nearly three quarters of those surveyed said they wanted to work in a job which used their degree, while a
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NW tops national tourism awards shortlist
NINE tourist attractions in the North-west have reached the final stages of English Tourism Council's England In Excellence Awards - the national awards for tourism. The North West Tourist Board boasts the highest number of entries chosen from any region
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Chef in court on murder charge
A CHEF appeared before Bolton magistrates yesterday charged with the murder of a 34-year-old barman at the Last Drop hotel and leisure complex. Roberto Borroneo Abo, aged 35, of Watery Lane, Darwen, was remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown
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Groom hanged himself five days after wedding
A NEWLYWED from Bolton hanged himself in St Petersberg after a stormy week-long marriage to a Russian hairdresser. Andrew O'Hara, aged 33, was found dead just five days after their wedding in April last year. Bolton Coroner's Court heard Andrew had met
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Parking ticket row heads for Euro court
A MUM is planning to take a dispute over a parking ticket all the way to the European Court of Human Rights after losing an appeal. Jean Park, aged 60, said she was "furious" that the National Parking Adjudication Service had refused to scrap her fine
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Rocket science is put to the test by young boffins
IT MAY not have been Cape Canaveral, but it was one giant step for a group of teenagers. Five home-made rockets, built by pupils at schools in Bolton and Bury, were all put to the test when they were launched into the sky above Lincolnshire. The teams
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Let the music play
THERE was a whole range of musical talent on show at the Albert Hallson Monday night when Bolton's youngsters showed off their talents on string, brass and percussion instruments. And they were in good voice too, judging by the singing of Bolton Youth
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Fan's 66th visit to Ruddigore
NEW Rosemere Amateur Operatic Society's choice of Ruddigore for its annual 76th production is music to the ears of one fan from Wembley. The group stages the Gilbert and Sullivan musical at the Albert Hall from March 25 to 29. And although it will be
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Manchester League
LATEST tables PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pts GD Wythenshawe... 27 15 6 6 48 32 51 16 Mitchell Shackleton... 22 12 4 6 44 34 40 10 Leigh Athletic... 27 11 6 10 65 45 39 20 Dukinfield Town... 24 11 4 9 41 36 37 5 Stockport Georgians... 22 11 2 9 53 47
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Bolton Boys Federation
MATCH of the day in the U16 was a seven goal thriller as Jason Lomax clinched the points for Bolton Eagles with a man of the match double strike to keep them top of the league with an unbeaten record. There were other wins for Hindley Tigers, Ladybridge
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Lomax strikes for top Eagles
THE match of the day in the Bolton Boys Federation U16 was a seven-goal thriller as Jason Lomax clinched the points for Bolton Eagles with a man of the match double strike to keep them top of the league with an unbeaten record. There were other wins for
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Lancashire Amateur League
LATEST tables PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pts GD Bury GSOB... 22 15 4 3 50 26 49 24 Radcliffe Amateurs... 24 13 6 5 61 32 45 29 Rossendale... 20 12 4 4 54 33 40 21 Gregorians... 22 11 6 5 51 34 39 17 Lymm... 23 9 7 7 46 49 34 -3 Bolton County... 21 9
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Premier Fives
LATEST details SUNDAY PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A GD Disc Pts Bozzie Rovers... 4 4 0 0 31 19 12 0 12 Blackburn Rd... 4 3 0 1 41 25 16 1 9 Toffee Men... 4 3 0 1 27 25 2 0 9 Baby Assassins... 4 2 0 2 30 24 6 0 6 K2... 4 1 1 2 31 23 8 0 4 FC Rooter... 4
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Whites in action
BOLTON Wanderers mixed disability team will be in action on Friday when they take on a Manchester amputee team at St Joseph's Sport College, Horwich, kick-off 6pm. The Bolton team have played against Preston and Blackburn recently and hope to play Rochdale
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Leigh & district League
LASTEST details Division Two Howe Bridge Mills Res...3 Atherton Royals...2 DIVISION ONE P W L D F A Pt Kersal Vale AFC... 17 14 2 1 76 28 43 Higher Fold LC... 15 9 5 1 38 32 25 Colliers Rest... 16 6 7 3 40 33 21 Rope & Anchor... 16 4 7 5 31 41 17
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Leigh League
LATEST results Davenport Cup Round Two THREE CROWNS A...3 ATHERTON ROYALS...0 FIR TREE RANGERS...2 KERSAL VALE AFC...3 Carl Brown Cup Semi Final HIGHER FOLD...2 COLLIERS REST...1 Division Two AFC TYLDESLEY...2 ASDA GOLBORNE...1 LEIGH LEGION...0 THREE
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Bolton and district Sunday football league
LATEST tables PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pt Griffin... 14 7 4 3 44 39 25 Horwich Vic... 9 7 2 0 40 15 23 Tonge Moor Cons... 8 6 2 0 37 9 20 Carters Arms... 8 6 1 1 45 8 19 Hare & Hnds BTN... 11 5 4 2 29 25 19 Doffcocker... 10 5 2 3 38 17 17 Bowling
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Bolton/Bury Mini Soccer League
LATEST tables U7 SECTION A P W D L Pt Aspull Jnrs... 14 13 1 0 40 B/holme Warriors A... 14 9 4 1 31 Ladybridge Ath... 12 9 1 2 28 AFC Hindley Jnrs... 13 8 3 2 27 Eagley Rgrs... 13 6 2 5 20 Horwich SM Apaches... 15 4 6 5 18 Boothstown JFC... 15 4 5 6 17
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County cash in on derby errors
BOLTON County capitalised on defensive errors and missed chances by Little Lever to secure a 3-0 derby victory in the Lancashire Amateur League Premier Division. Little Lever dominated possession for much of the game but pressed the self-destruct button
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West Lancashire League
LATEST results Division Premier BARNOLDSWICK UNITED...3 BAE BARROW SPORTS CLUB...2 BLACKPOOL WREN ROVERS...5 CHARNOCK RICHARD...3 BURNLEY UNITED...4 BLACKROD TOWN...1 DALTON UNITED...1 NORCROSS/WARBRECK...2 SPRINGFIELDS...0 TURTON...3 Division One CARNFORTH
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Manager helps Horse trash Hotel
MATCH of the day in the Pioneer Sunday Football League was the Division One clash between league leaders Royal Hotel and third place White Horse. White Horse went into a 2-0 lead with both goals coming from player-manager John McTigue. Raynor pulled one
