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Business expansion
WILLIAMS Motor Co. (Holdings Ltd) -- which owns the Ian Anthony business in Bolton -- has acquired Howarth BMW and MINI in Rochdale. Williams started out in Manchester in 1909 and is still a family run business.
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To the rescue...
SHOULD I please say a big thank you to all the lovely people who came to my aid when I tripped in the road near Bolton Market last Tuesday. To the gentleman who kindly rang my husband for me, and the little lady in the blue coat especially. To the Market
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Good luck to Clean-up King
READING in the Bolton Evening News about a Clean-up King being sought, I certainly hope the person given the post does become the "Clean-up Champion" they hope for. Whoever gets the job has a very hard task ahead of them with the litter and fouling that
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Smoke-free cheers for those trying to pack it in
TWO weeks ago, on March 12, more than a million UK smokers will have tried to stop smoking. I would like to say a big thank you and well done to all of them, and to the thousands of experts who are helping them through the first tricky weeks. Most of
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Must we put up with this EU corruption?
LOCAL corruption is intolerable. It is difficult to envisage any other than total agreement from the electorate on this point. I am confused as to why corruption in the EU is not viewed with the same degree of seriousness by voters. Is it that they simply
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Why Blair is going to get my vote
I READ with interest Bernadette Gallagher's letter about quitting the Labour Party. That is, without question, her right as a British citizen. But I, for one, will make sure my vote for Tony Blair will be counted in the next election. I have read many
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Bridegroom's gifts were many and costly
From the Evening News, March 26, 1903: BANK-ST. Chapel this afternoon was filled to overflowing by an interested congregation, to witness the solemnisation of the nuptuals of Mr Edgar Mason Taylor, younger son of the late Mr Charles Taylor, JP, and Mrs
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New boys are on track
THE Bolton Clarion track team, racing at the Manchester Track League on Friday nights, is beginning to gel together nicely. The three novice riders, Jim Ince, Ian Tipping and Dave Hession are gaining rapidly in experience captained by veteran Tony Bowles
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LRC bid for team triumph
AFTER completing two more events in the season long Lancashire and Lakes Spoco competition, Lancashire Road Club riders have moved into third place overall in the team classification. Some of the club's newer riders joined the more familiar faces in the
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Juniors impress in opening tournament
BOLTON Handball Club juniors were just beaten in their first ever game. Bolton went down 14-12 to Rawtenstall at a tournament at Ordsall recreation centre, with goalkeeper Danny Howarth pulling off some spectacular saves. Joint top goal scorers John Martin
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Young keepers are in safe hands
FRED Barber, one of the most respected goalkeeping coaches in the business, is offering aspiring young local keepers the value of his vast experience and knowledge. The Wanderers' coach, who has seen scores of past pupils secure places on the schools
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Chelsea away tickets on sale
TICKETS for Wanderers' Premiership game at Chelsea on Saturday, April 12, go on sale on Friday to season ticket holders. Prices are £30 for adults, £20 for pensioners and £11 for juniors and will be strictly limited to one per season ticket holder. Holders
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McGinlay a Tower of strength behind the mike
"PETER Andre couldn't have been any closer," said ITV expert Robbie Earle during The Premiership on Monday night as Wanderers came close to scoring yet another goal against Spurs writes Richard Mulligan A sudden vision came into my mind of a mid-1990s
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Heartfelt thanks
MEMBERS of the Horwich New Heart Club collected more than £870 during a street collection for Wythenshawe Hosptial's New Heart-New Start campaign. Chairman Roger Bunyan said: "We would like to thank the people of Bolton who gave so generously."
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Meet the police
POLICE are inviting people in Adlington to meet and speak to local officers at a twice-weekly surgery. It takes place at Adlington police station on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6pm and 8pm. The public will have the chance to discuss any community problems
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Ice rink on top of car park
AN Olympic-sized ice rink looks set to be built on top of a multi-storey car park in Greater Manchester. The county's only remaining rink, in Altrincham, will close at the end of the month, ending 42 years of ice hockey competition in the county. But
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Butcher hat-trick
BURY butcher Martyn Bennett's shop has grabbed a hat-trick of prizes at a national awards ceremony in Manchester. Bennett's Quality Meats, in Princess Parade, beat 420 butchers to win a gold and two silver awards in the Sausage and Pie Products Awards
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African disco night
THE Lancashire African Association is presenting a themed disco night at St Mary's Social Club, Euxton, on Saturday April 5. The family evening will include drumming sessions, African disco music, a bar and a raffle. African food will be available. Doors
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School admissions 'clearing house'
A NEW school admissions procedure is being set up in Bolton in an attempt to make sure more pupils are offered a place at their first choice of school. Starting in September 2004, Bolton Local Education Authority will co-ordinate arrangements for all
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Centre ready to turn 21
WESTHOUGHTON Community Leisure Centre is holding an open day on April 11 to celebrate its 21st birthday. Organisers are putting together a display about the centre's history, and have appealed for memorabilia and old photographs. Janet Colley, who is
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Car ownership soars in decade
THE number of Bolton households with a second car has soared 37 per cent in the past decade as vehicle-ownership hit record levels. There are 47,303 households with one car and 28,039 with two or more. A total of 32,743 households did not have a car in
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Bus drivers leave night out teenagers stranded
DISCIPLINARY action has been taken against two bus drivers after a group of teenagers were left stranded in Bolton town centre. Angry parents have branded the drivers "irresponsible" after their children were left stranded. Teenagers Louise Mersh, her
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May court appearance for murder charge son
A SON charged with the murder of his elderly mother is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court for a further hearing in May. Unemployed father-of-three Stanley Crank, aged 45, of Cross Street, Bolton, is accused of murdering 76-year-old Mary Ellen Crank
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Oh brother! Two of a kind are on marathon trail
TWO young brothers preparing for this year's London Marathon have put out a plea for sponsorship. Fitness fanatics Martin and Stuart Wagner, of Belmont, are currently training hard for the 26 mile event on May 31. But they are aiming to raise a total
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Play will keep you guessing
The Edge of Darkness, Halliwell Theatre Company, Church Hall, Harvey Street. Runs until Saturday IF you want to see a play which has more twists and turns in the plot than a rollercoaster then you must not miss Halliwell Theatre Company's play, the Edge
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Briggs to stand for his seat
RADCLIFFE North councillor Barry Briggs has been re-selected by the Labour party to contest the seat at this year's local elections on May 1. Cllr Briggs said: "It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the people of Radcliffe North for the last
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Street fracas man dragged by car
A MAN was dragged for several yards hanging out of a car following a day trip, a court heard. Paul Molyneux claimed that Stuart Bentley, his sister's boyfriend, had driven backwards just as he was getting back into the car. Molyneux claimed he was dragged
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Style vow at new nightspot
BOLTON'S newest nightspot, Vogue, is planning to open in style on Thursday, April 3. The Bradshawgate wine bar is due to have its application for a liquor licence heard on April 2. Owners Provence Leisure claim the bar will provide elegance and sophistication
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Kitchen wrecked
A KITCHEN and its contents in an unoccupied house was wrecked as fire swept through the property last night. Fire crews were called to the fire at Ramsey Avenue, Farnworth, just after 10pm.
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Warhurst loan deal confirmed
PAUL Warhurst could have played his last senior game for Wanderers after joining First Division strugglers Stoke City on a month's loan. The talented defender-cum-midfielder, whose season has been plagued by injuries, has found first team opportunities
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Bolton & district pool league
LATEST details WORLD RULES PREMIER DIVISION P W L F A Pt Staff of Life... 13 12 1 67 22 93 Crusaders... 14 10 4 59 39 79 Lamb Guzzlers... 13 9 4 60 31 78 Sportsman B/X... 13 10 3 57 34 77 Grapes... 12 9 3 51 33 69 Taverners... 14 5 9 37 61 47 Black Horse
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March 27: Date with the FA
NEXT week, I am at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland with the FA for the match against Turkey.
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March 27: Sven fever again!
IT seems that England Fever has started again as the match against Lichtenstein draws closer, and is quickly followed by the all important qualifier against Turkey. My phone has not stopped with inquiries for bookings coming through agents and gigs being
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Oh brother! Two of a kind are on marathon trail
TWO young brothers preparing for this year's London Marathon have put out a plea for sponsorship. Fitness fanatics Martin and Stuart Wagner, of Belmont, are currently training hard for the 26 mile event on May 31. But they are aiming to raise a total
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A senior moment BY NICOLA MOSTYN
IHAVE been thinking about getting old recently. Not like you'd think about getting your hair cut or your nails done -- "Oooh I think I'll get old this week!" -- after all, its not like I've got much choice in the matter. No, rather I've been wondering
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Bouquet bonus for mum
MOTHERS shopping at an Astley Bridge supermarket could leave with a bouquet of flowers this Saturday. Staff at Asda, in Moss Bank Way, will present one bouquet every hour between 10.30am and 7.30pm as part of the build up to Mother's Day, on Sunday. The
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A time to honour mums everywhere
IT'S Mother's Day on Sunday -- a time to honour mums everywhere. And here, Bolton-born best-selling novelist Ruth Hamilton, alias Linda Girling, writes exclusively for the Bolton Evening News about her own mother, and just what she meant to her My mother
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Mets rocked by double injury
BOLTON Mets ARLFC had a disastrous start to their 22-6 defeat against Widnes Tigers on Saturday. A clash of heads in the first tackle sent two of the Mets' most experienced players to the hospital. It took Bolton most of the first half to settle and the
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Lindsay urges cut in overseas quota
WIGAN chairman Maurice Lindsay has called on the Rugby Football League to slash the number of overseas players in Super League to put the great back in Britain. Clubs have agreed to reduce the import quota from five to three over the next two years but
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Amateur results line-up
OUR amateur results page has now been updated. You can now read the latest reports
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Please help us buy our home
A JUNIOR football club are appealing for help to raise cash to buy a home. Ringley Park Rangers field seven teams in North Bury's Junior Football League, from under-sevens to under-13s, but have no pitch to call their own. But officials at the Kearsley-based
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RMI are keen to survive on merit
LEIGH RMI boss Mark Patterson is urging his side to finish outside the bottom three, even though only one team could be relegated from the Conference League at the end of the season. In a twist to the relegation fight, Conference chairmen have voted for
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Is this the longest sentence ever?
From the Evening News, March 27, 1903: AT a meeting of the Street Committee yesterday, the Borough Engineer submitted a plan showing the method by which the approaches to the subway at Gilnow could be made passable to pedestrians, and the Engineer was
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Rare find is a real treasure
A TREASURE hunter from Bolton is set for an unexpected windfall after unearthing a silver ring dating back 500 years. The ring, thought to be from the 15th or 16th century, was unearthed after Sandra Smith used a metal detector on land at Riley's Farm
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Harold on spot for international mercy mission
WHEN ambulanceman Harold Smith flew abroad for a holiday in Malta, his thoughts turned away from work to focus on sun, sea and sand. But just as he was nodding off on the journey from Malta's airport to the hotel, he suddenly had to spring back into action
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New Zealand tour for top brass band
THE award winning Smithills School Brass Band will soon be embarking on a two week tour of New Zealand where they will perform concerts and learn about traditional music of the country. Forty four members of the internationally-acclaimed band, ranging
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Apartment block plan under fire
PLANS to knock down an historic building in a conservation area and replace it with a three-storey apartment block have come under fire. Quantity surveyors Deacon and Jones are seeking permission to knock down Deajon House opposite St Maxentius Church
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Search for Bolton panto star
FORGET Popstars. And forget their rivals. The search is hotting up in Bolton to find a panto star! Young hopefuls gathered at Bolton's Albert Halls for the first of a number of auditions for the role of a "pop prince" in this year's Christmas pantomime
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Meet the police
POLICE are inviting people in Adlington to meet and speak to local officers at a twice-weekly surgery. It takes place at Adlington police station on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6pm and 8pm. The public will have the chance to discuss any community problems
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Dobbies close in on title glory
DOBBIES A continued the march to the Division One title of the BSF Over 35s Football League with a 3-0 victory over Turton. The result puts them eight points clear at the top, but the second and third teams do have games in hand. Pennington FC moved second
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Air Miles Manchester League
LATEST details PREMIER DIVISION Pd W D L F A Pts GD Wythenshawe Amateurs... 28 16 6 6 50 32 54 18 Irlam Mitchell Shackleton... 23 13 4 6 47 34 43 13 Leigh Athletic... 28 12 6 10 68 46 42 22 Royton Town... 21 11 5 5 59 42 38 17 Stockport Georgians... 23
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Hot shot Marsh goes to Town
STRIKER Andrew Marsh stunned form club Atherton Town with a brace of goals to move Horwich St Mary's into the semi finals of the Bolton Boys Federation Jubilee Cup in the U13, as they hunt for honours on both fronts this season. It was another impressive
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Premier Fives
LATEST details MONDAY PREMIER LEAGUE P W D L F A GD Disc Pts AK's Wrexham... 6 6 0 0 96 32 64 0 18 Champions... 6 4 0 2 63 39 24 0 12 Breightmet Utd... 6 4 0 2 61 37 24 2 12 SCM... 6 3 0 3 44 54 -10 0 9 Tynes Bank... 6 2 1 3 44 77 -33 0 7 Radcliffe Amas
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Deadly duo strike again
CHADDERTONIANS 1, BOLTON COUNTY 2: BOLTON County's deadly duo of Jamie McDonald and Nick Chesterton have now scored 17 goals between them in County's last six matches after both scored in their latest Lancashire Amateur League Premier Division win away
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Bolton Sunday League
LATEST details Greenwood played am and pm to catch up on fixtures winning both games. Premier Division DOFFCOCKER...3 GRIFFIN...2 H&H STONECLOUGH...1 HARE & HOUNDS...5 HORWICH VIC...3 CLIFTON RANGERS...0 SEVEN STARS...1 TONGE MOOR CONS...1 Division
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Tempest joy
TEMPEST survived a sending off and a penalty to overcome third-placed Poulton Town 2-0 in the West Lancashire League. Tempest dominated from the start but had goalkeeper Nick Baxter to thank after a superb penalty save ensured they remained on level terms
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Leigh League
LATEST details Carl Brown Cup Semi Final KERSAL VALE AFC...3 THREE CROWNS A...0 Division One COLLIERS REST...0 HIGHER FOLD LC...3 Division Two AFC TYLDESLEY...1 FIR TREE RANGERS...2 THREE CROWNS B...0 ASDA GOLBORNE...5 ATHERTON ROYALS...2 LEIGH LEGION
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Bolton & Bury Mini League
LATEST results U7 Section A: Westhoughton Rangers 2 Bolton County A 1; AFC Hindley Jun 4 Brandlesholme Warriors A 2. U7 Section B: Walshaw Park Hotspurs 4 Horwich RMI Rockets B 1; Ladybridge Lions 1 Bolton County B 1; Elton & Walshaw 5 Oxford Grove
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Massaging the stresses of work away
A BOLTON firm is tackling stress by offering free neck and shoulder massages to staff and clients. Synergy Creative Design & Marketing Ltd in Chorley Street says its initiative to create a more pleasant and enjoyable working atmosphere has proved
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Firm finds its way out of fix
AN adhesives company has survived a "sticky" situation with the help of professional advice. Aldcroft Adhesives, which is based on the Horwich Loco Estate, is now looking to double its turnover after sailing close to insolvency three years ago. Leigh
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Worthwhile walkabout
WHEN politicians do a walkabout, it is usually in the run-up to a General Election and involves much palm-pressing and baby-kissing. So, it was good to see MPs Ruth Kelly and David Crausby walking the Halliwell beat with local bobbies from the new mobile
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Spring sees the hems rising
THE sunshine cometh -- and along with Spring's early weather offering this week comes a potentially worrying spectre. As THE fashion story of the summer is likely to be the ultra mini skirt about the size of a wide belt, can we request some serious thought
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Rocket science findings
WHY does it take costly research to prove that lively rough and tumble with dad helps boys grow up better adjusted? Charlie Lewis -- a professor of development psychology at Lancaster University -- is presenting findings on father-son relationships at
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Holey old town
SHOULD we rename this town "Holey Bolton", because, no matter where you go these days, there are countless holes being dug up. Radcliffe Road, Folds Road, Manchester Road, Churchgate, Bradshawgate, Deansgate, Mealhouse Lane, Hotel Street etc. Trouble
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Worried over new Bill risks to patient care
AS a national mental health service provider, we are concerned that the Community Care (Delayed Discharges) Bill may lead to mental health in-patients being discharged earlier than they should be. There is also a danger that local authorities will take
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Bolton Town Centre Manager Cathy Savage with her fortnightly briefing from the Town Centre Company.
AS regular readers of this column will know, one of my pet hates is the issue of street traders who are over populating the town centre and causing hassle to shoppers and visitors. Last Friday lunchtime, in a space of just 50 yards between the Market
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On this day - MARCH 27
1794 The United States Navy was formed. 1863 Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of Rolls-Royce Motor Company, was bornin Alwalton, near Peterborough, the son of a miller. 1914 The first successful citrated blood transfusion was performed in a Brussels hospital
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Attack father in fight for life
A FATHER-of-two is fighting for his life after being attacked in the street on his way home from the pub. Stuart Crump, aged 34, of St Augustine Street, Halliwell, was walking home with friends in Halliwell Road when the attack happened. He has never
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Worshippers booked as they prayed for soldiers
PARISHIONERS were booked by traffic wardens as they knelt in prayer at a church service for soldiers at war with Iraq. Church officials have written to Bolton Council insisting that cars parked on yellow lines should not be booked during services at St
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Arts venue in Bury worth visit
I HAVE discussed on occasion in this column the impressive list of attractions staged at The Met, Bury's live arts venue. Of course, it is the monthly jazz concerts we are most concerned with here but anyone who fancies a good night out and is prepared
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and the winner of the Best Dress is...
THE timing for the 75th Oscars ceremony was, admittedly, bad. Few Americans must feel like celebrating anything currently, and it was inevitable that a rather more sombre tone would be set. Unfortunately, all those black dresses along with the black tuxedos
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Designed for approval
CHILDREN at a Bolton primary school have given their stamp of approval to the latest postal designs from Royal Mail. Youngsters from Beaumont Primary School, Wendover Drive, Ladybridge, were given a special preview of new stamps featuring comic characters
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Young protesters 'are not truants'
PUPILS missing lessons to attend war protests should not be treated as seriously as persistent truants, according to a Bolton teaching union leader. Bolton National Union of Teachers representative Barry Conway, a teacher at Hayward School, said youngsters
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School's goodbye
FORMER pupils and staff of St Catherine's Primary in Horwich are being offered a chance to have a final look around their old school building before it shuts. The school is moving to a new site in Greenstone Avenue in June and the old building will be
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Apply now for summer schemes
ANYONE thinking of opening a new summer holiday playscheme or operating from new premises this year, needs to apply for registration with Ofsted now. Ofsted has issued the message that sufficient time needs to be allowed for checks to be carried out by
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Designed for approval
CHILDREN at a Bolton primary school have given their stamp of approval to the latest postal designs from Royal Mail. Youngsters from Beaumont Primary School, Wendover Drive, Ladybridge, were given a special preview of new stamps featuring comic characters
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Toy library branches out
A POPULAR children's play facility is set to expand its service. Bolton Toy Library in Board Street, Deane, has set up a satellite centre at Red Lane Primary School,Breightmet. It is the second centre to be launched and organisers hope it will be as successful
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Fireman dies after putting out blaze
A FIREFIGHTER who collapsed after fighting a grass fire in a Bolton park has died in hospital. Father-of-two Graham Hughes -- a fireman for 28 years -- lost his fight for life three days after suffering a suspected heart attack. Mr Hughes, aged 53, of
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A walk in the dark through Tip Park
MORE than one hundred people took part in a lantern procession on The Oldhams Estate in Sharples. The night-time walk around the estate was organised as part of a project for residents to decide what they want to do with Tip Park, a spare piece of land
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Young protesters 'are not truants'
PUPILS missing lessons to attend war protests should not be treated as seriously as persistent truants, according to a Bolton teaching union leader. Bolton National Union of Teachers representative Barry Conway, a teacher at Hayward School, said youngsters
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Big band musician Art Lester dies at 86
ART Lester, a big band leader, has died in hospital at the age of 86. His association with music lasted virtually a lifetime and brought with it the respect and admiration of fellow professionals and public alike. Born in Cardiff, Art's expertise on saxophone
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Warden's bird show
TRAVELLING Mersey Valley warden Adam Davison will present the last of Bolton RSPB's winter series of slide shows on Thursday, April 3. It is entitled "One Third of the World's Birds", and will take place at Smithills School at 7.30pm. Non-members are
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Hocking's tale
BOLTON Family History Society's next meeting will hear the fascinating story of Henry Hocking, transported to Australia in 1787. Bill Taylor's slide show, Henry Hocking Cheats The Gallows Twice, is at Bolton Cricket Club, Bishop's Road, next Wednesday
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Biker, 40, dies in crash
A LEIGH man has died in a road crash in Parbold, near Ormskirk. A group of eight motorcyclists were travelling along the A5209 at Parbold Hill, when one of them lost control of his bike and was in collision with an MGZT saloon going in the opposite direction
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Axe hangs over two post offices
A POST office in Tyldesley could shut later this year as part of a national programme of closures. More than 9,000 urban branches are to close under a huge reorganisation of the Post Office. Bosses say many towns and cities have too many offices competing
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Please help us buy our home
A JUNIOR football club are appealing for help to raise cash to buy a home. Ringley Park Rangers field seven teams in North Bury's Junior Football League, from under-sevens to under-13s, but have no pitch to call their own. But officials at the Kearsley-based
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Switch on for Radio 1 fun
SARA Cox is back and she's set to treat Bolton to an action-packed weekend of madness. Radio 1 is descending on Bolton and Sara -- who comes from Bolton and is Radio 1's top DJ -- is to kick off what will be the BBC's biggest event in the town since One
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If walls could talk...
IF walls could talk historic Alder House at Atherton would have plenty of tales to tell. It was built in 1697 by Ralph and Ann Astley, who legend says were struck by lightning and buried at nearby Chowbent Chapel. Ralph Astley was an iron merchant who
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Impressive thirds suffer away day blues
WITH Bolton's first team taking a rest it was up to the other teams within the club to fly the flag. Bolton thirds were beaten 22-3 at Manchester in a difficult away fixture. Bolton took the game to Manchester through an awesome forward performance early
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Radcliffe & district pool league
LATEST result Premier Division: Derby Ht A 2 Hamers Arms 5; S of Life A 5 LLWMC 2; Royal Oak A 2 Roach Ht A 5; Summerseat A 6 S of Life B 1. First Division: Old Tower 3 Bridge Tav A 4; New Inn Rad 2 Masons Arms A 5; H+Hounds 7 Lord Raglan ntu; Top Bull
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March 27: Blind as a bat in the studio!
THE show went well although I had borrowed a pair of Sven like glasses for the show and couldn't see through them. In between being on and off camera, I was hurriedly changing glasses. One minute as blind as a bat and the next scanning the huge studio
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Apply now for summer schemes
ANYONE thinking of opening a new summer holiday playscheme or operating from new premises this year, needs to apply for registration with Ofsted now. Ofsted has issued the message that sufficient time needs to be allowed for checks to be carried out by
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Centre ready to turn 21
WESTHOUGHTON Community Leisure Centre is holding an open day on April 11 to celebrate its 21st birthday. Organisers are putting together a display about the centre's history, and have appealed for memorabilia and old photographs. Janet Colley, who is
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Fashionable to help hospice
THE latest fashions available in local stores will be on display at a spring charity fashion show in aid of Bolton Hospice. Models from Dawn Dawson's Academy of Dance and Stage will be strutting their stuff on April 8 at the Life Bar Cafe in Nelson Square
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Shotstopper search
OUR Lady of Lourdes under 7s soccer team from the Bolton and Bury Mini Soccer League need a goalkeeper, who must be aged seven before August 31, 2003. Enquiries to 07909 977960.
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Goal floodgates will open for luckless striker - Preece
SHAKERS boss Andy Preece has backed goal-shy striker Jon Newby to end his barren run in dramatic fashion to boost Bury's promotion charge. The club's top scorer for the past two seasons has remained rooted on 11 goals since the clash with Kidderminster
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Hospital to close down next month
THE closure of Hulton Hospital has been approved -- and it will be shut to patients by the end of next month. Results of an eight-week consultation and two public meetings revealed no objections to shutting the Deane hospital, and members of the NHS Trust
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Give blood and be a life saver
BLOOD donors in Bolton are being asked to save a life. The National Blood Service is calling for people to boost NHS supplies by attending local donor sessions. Just six per cent of the eligible population donate blood and the service is asking for healthy
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McCartney's big homecoming
SIR Paul McCartney has announced plans to play a 40,000-seater homecoming concert in Liverpool. The ex-Beatle has begun his Back In The World tour in Paris and will finish with an open-air concert at the Kings Dock on June 1. After announcing the concert
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Huge fires hit moorland grass
A MASSIVE grassfire has burned acres of land stretching from Edgworth to Blacksnape. A fire crew from Bolton North joined nine crews from Lancashire to tackle the fire, which started at 3pm yesterday. It spread nearly two miles, from Broadhead Road, Edgworth
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Manchester accent man surrenders to our troops
A MANCUNIAN has reportedly surrendered to the Desert Rats after travelling to Iraq to fight for Saddam. The man is said to have handed himself over to Irish Guards, saying he had had enough and he wanted to go home. Corporal Jonathan Duffy, aged 21, who
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More crimefighters for troubled estate
THREE extra community crimefighters are set to be drafted in to patrol a troubled estate in Little Hulton. The Neighbourhood Liaison Officers will monitor levels of crime and nuisance on the Kenyon Way estate, offering assistance to police and council
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Prisoner's fight over chemical dangers
A PRISONER is mounting a campaign to highlight the dangers of a chemical in sheep dip which he claims caused him to shoot his wife. Simon Lee, of Horwich, was jailed for nine years in July last year after he shot his wife with an air rifle at close range
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School admissions 'clearing house'
A NEW school admissions procedure is being set up in Bolton in an attempt to make sure more pupils are offered a place at their first choice of school. Starting in September 2004, Bolton Local Education Authority will co-ordinate arrangements for all
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Priced out of house and home
HOUSE prices have gone through the roof making it impossible for many would-be buyers to get a foot on the first rung of the home-owing ladder. Gayle McBain reports how Bolton has been affected THERE has been a massive slump in the number of first-time
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John Lennon's childhood home opens
JOHN Lennon's childhood home in Liverpool is due to be opened the public by his widow Yoko Ono. Lennon lived at the Mendips, in Menlove Avenue, Woolton, from the ages of five to 23. The semi-detached house was donated to the National Trust by his widow
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This Academy will live forever
FAME - The Musical, Manchester Opera House, Runs until Saturday FAME - The Musical was given a 21st Century make over, but that didn't spoil the party as the audience were treated to an energetic and feel-good musical extravaganza. The Fame School has
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Little Theatre has big ideas!
A FULL scale major production at Bolton Little Theatre has been taking place...but behind closed doors! No sooner did the curtain come down on the theatre's last play than members went into action to undertake a massive refurbishment of the Hanover Street
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Victoria steal march on rivals
HORWICH Victoria stay top of the Bolton and District Sunday League Premier Division after a 3-0 win over Clifton Rangers. A brace from Danny Stillman and a goal from Gary Crowther saw the Vics maintain their lead at the top as the chasing pack endured
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Bolton Fed Over 35s
LATEST results Division One: Cross Keys 1, Colliers Rest 3; Dobbies A 3, Turton FC 0; Dobbies B 1, Pennington 7; Willows 3, Breightmet United 5. Division Two: Bay Mare Strollers 3, Seven Stars 3; Daten AFC 3, Hare Athletic 2; Horwich Town 3, Walkden Wrecks
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Penalty drama
LEIGH RMI under nines, from the Bolton and Bury Mini soccer League Second Division, came back from 2-0 down to reach the President's Cup final after a penalty shoot-out. Ben Henighan and Chris Holt got the goals while keeper Ryan Woodward saved three
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Pioneer Sunday League
LATEST details Margaret Taylor Shield League Cup NORTH BOLTON...5 WILLOWS...1 ASTLEY MINERS...2 HORSESHOE...0 HULTON LANE...5 SHARPLES...4 RAILWAY...1 LION...6 HSM OLD BOYS...0 ELLESMERE...3 COMMERCIAL...3 CATTLEMARKET...0 ROYAL HOTEL...2 FAUX FOREST.
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Eagley point
EAGLEY fought back from being 2-0 down after 70 minutes to share the points with Barnoldswick in a 2-2 draw. Chris Longthorne hit the post from a tough angle before the stalemate was broken by Barnoldswick on the hour. They added a second ten minutes
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Bingham is two goal hero
ANDY Bingham made a dream debut for Little Lever when his two goals upset league leaders Bury GSOB in the Lancashire League Premier Division. Without a win since December Little Lever dropped leading scorer Beresford but the introduction of the 18-year-old
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Blackrod boost
BLACKROD Town manager Phil Bell's decision to change his team formation in a bid to stem defensive lapses paid immediate dividends. Bell switched to a 5-4-1 line-up with leading scorer Mark Height the sole striker and was repaid with a 4-1 win at Thornton
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Deano set for Third Division?
FORMER Wanderers striker Dean Holdsworth's contract at Coventry City has been cancelled by mutual consent. The 34-year-old, who joined Wanderers for a club record £3.5m from Wimbledon, made 20 first-team appearances for the Sky Blues this season, but
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Ladies bounce back to form
LEIGH RMI Ladies got back to winning ways with a 4-0 hammering of Blacon Youth. RMI dominated the game from start to finish with Yvonne Taylor solid at the back and Sumner opened the scoring after 15 minutes, slotting home under the advancing keeper.
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Bolton Sunday League
LATEST details PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pt Horwich Vic... 10 8 2 0 43 15 26 Griffin... 15 7 4 4 46 42 25 Hare & Hnds BTN... 12 6 4 2 34 26 22 Tonge Moor Cons... 9 6 3 0 38 10 21 Doffcocker... 11 6 2 3 41 19 20 Carters Arms... 8 6 1 1 45 8 19 Bowling
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Off-target Stoneclough miss their way
STONECLOUGH 1 CROSSHILLS 1: STONECLOUGH completely dominated their Manchester League game but missed chances cost them victory as they drew 1-1 with Crosshills. They should have scored when Anthony Fisher was pushed in the box, but David Morris's weak
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North stun Willows with knockout show
NORTH Bolton produced the result of the day in the Bolton Pioneer League Margaret Taylor Shield League Cup when they beat Premier Division side Willows 5-1. They were 3-1 up at half time and completed the job after the break. Astley Miners moved into
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Lancashire Amateur League
LATEST details Premier Division: Bolton County 2 Chadderton 1; Hesketh Casuals 2 O Blackburnians 1; Little Lever 2 Bury GSOB 0; Lymm 0 Gregorians 4; O Boltonians 5 Prairie Utd 1; Rossendale 4 Rochdale St Clems 1. Division One: Accrington Ams 1 Heywood
