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I feel betrayed by their tactics
I AM really angry and upset about the "progress", or should I say regress, going on at Fish Fold, opposite Peter House Surgery. Last year, the site was saved upon the outcome of a public inquiry. But, the law being an ass, Bloors put in another of many
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A week in Westminster by Brian Iddon MP for Bolton South-east
IN the last few days, I have helped to launch two charity appeals that will deliver much-needed emergency aid to the Iraqi people, one in London on behalf of Islamic Relief, and the other in Bolton on behalf of Human Appeal International (UK). I hope
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Who is the next target after Iraq?
IN response to Emma J Deighan's letter in the Tuesday, April 8, edition of the Bolton Evening News. I am also a 16-year-old citizen of Bolton. However, I do not agree with the war in Iraq. Like Miss Deighan, I also do not agree with the protests and walk-outs
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Post office blasted over non-delivery
COUNCIL leaders have blasted post office bosses for failing to turn up to a vital meeting over their plans for the future of local branches. Representatives have twice cancelled a presentation about their urban network reinvention programme, leading councillors
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Gulf dad flies home to see newbown son
A GULF War soldier is flying home to a special welcome today -- from the newborn son he has yet to meet. Carl Coucill, who is serving with the Royal Logistics Corps on the Iraq/Kuwait border, has been granted emergency compassionate leave after becoming
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Spelling out the power of water
PUPILS at a Bolton primary school are hoping to boost their brain power by drinking more water. And when children at Crompton Fold Primary School return after the Easter holidays, they will be encouraged by a donation of more than 300 water bottles. Health
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Souness backs Wanderers
SUPPORT for Wanderers' campaign to stay in the Premiership has come from the most unlikely of sources - rival manager Graeme Souness. The Blackburn Rovers boss has thrown his weight behind the Bolton Evening News' 'Keep The Whites Up' drive ahead of the
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Name:Philip Gregory
Rank:PTE Regiment:1 PARA Unit:B COMPANY BFPO No:660 Message:Hi Phil, Hope you are well. Thinking of you and sending all our love. Hope you got goody parcels and letters. Love ya loads, Mum & Dad Tel number:01942 791249
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Name: Trevor Preece 25091665
Rank: SIGNALLER Regiment: 2 IGUnit: BFPO No: 641 Message: Hiya Trevor, Hope you managed to enjoy your 21st birthday - miss you loads. See you soon, Love Mum, Dad A + M x x x x x From: Mr + Mrs Preece Tel number: 594907
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Name: Matthew G Taylor
Rank: Private Regiment: RLC Unit: 16 Air Assault BFPO No: 660 Message: Hi Matt, Hope everything is A.O.K. Always thinking about you praying for you. Keep safe and see you soon Love mum and dad From: Mr + Mrs Taylor Tel number: 862485
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Name: Andrew Woodley
Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment: 204 Sig Sqn Unit: DSG 1(UK) ADSR BFPO No: 645 Message: Keep safe. We love and miss you very much. Can't wait to do a green wash. All our love, mum, dad et al. From: Mrs Carolyn Woodley Tel number: 01942 790106
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Amy's on track to be a running star
BOLTON School girl Amy Spencer made fantastic progress on her first senior international debut at the World Championships in Birmingham last month. She made the semi-final of the 200m running times of 23.59 and 23.73. She also managed to get in the British
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Arson attack at primary school
A PRIMARY school is counting the cost of a suspected arson attack. Vandals broke an air vent in a wall at Sunninghill Primary School, Derby Street, Daubhill, pushed in rubbish and aerosol canisters, and set it alight. Fire crews were alerted by children
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Fire puts bird at risk
THE future of a rare bird of prey could be under threat after a moorland fire destroyed nesting sites at the weekend. English Nature says the survival of the Hen Harrier hangs in the balance after two active nests were destroyed in a heather fire at Bowland
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Bobbies get higher profile
A DRIVE to raise the profile of Bolton's bobbies on the beat has been launched in Farnworth and Westhoughton. Posters showing photographs and contact details of the area's community police officers have gone on display at train stations and bus shelters
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Developer's vow to fight for flats
A DETERMINED developer is to fight-on for permission to build controversial luxury flats. Atherton-based Engleford Ltd has lodged an appeal against a Bolton Council planning committee decision to reject plans to build the three housing blocks in Sharples
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Amy's on track to be a running star
BOLTON School girl Amy Spencer made fantastic progress on her first senior international debut at the World Championships in Birmingham last month. She made the semi-final of the 200m running times of 23.59 and 23.73. She also managed to get in the British
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On this day - APRIL 15
1755: Dr Samuel Johnson's dictionary was published, containing 40,000 words. 1793: £5 notes were first issued by the Bank of England. 1797: British navy crews mutinied at Spithead, near Portsmouth, over poor pay and conditions. 1891: Thomas Edison publicly
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Mechanics of the No.6 RAF Radio School
DURING the Second World War, servicemen and servicewomen from many areas came to Bolton to attend the No. 6 RAF Radio School at Bolton Technical College, for the final course of training as Wireless Mechanics. I have now heard from Mrs Vera Pemberton,
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My fears for my family
AN Iraqi medic based in Chorley this week spoke exclusively to The Citizen about his fears for his family in Baghdad. The man, who has asked not be identified for family reasons, has up to 40 direct relatives living in the Iraqi capital. "We are in a
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What's showing on the box
TENNIS: ATP Masters Series from Monte Carlo - Sky Sports 1 0900. RACING: From Newmarket - Channel 4 1230. BOXING: European super-featherweight title, Affif Djelti v Pedro Miranda - British Eurosport 2000. WEIGHTLIFTING: European Championships from Greece
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Teen attacked for mobile
TWO men attacked a 16-year-old boy in Whitefield, Bury, and stole his mobile phone worth £200. The victim was walking along Bury Old Road around 10.30am on Friday when the thieves stopped him and threatened him. The terrified teenager was hit in the face
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Fund helped
A CANOPY sale in Victoria Square, Bolton, in aid of the restoration fund for New Chapel United Reformed Church, New Chapel Lane, Horwich, raised £438.78.
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Name: Mark Reah
Rank: Colour-Sergeant Regiment: 2CD BN RRF Unit: HQ COY BFPO No: Message: To you, Mark, with all our best wishes. Well done, keep safe. You're all in our thoughts. PS Pass on our regards to "The Boys". From: Keith & Jean Boden Tel number: 01254 832389
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Burglars prey on woman, 89
A 89-YEAR-OLD woman had her handbag stolen during a burglary at her home, in Robertson Road, Radcliffe. A man knocked on her kitchen window at the rear of the house on Saturday around 4.30pm. While the woman was distracted, a second man ran in through
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Mayor will be bowled over
MEMBERS of Great Lever Veterans Bowling Club are celebrating the renovation of their clubhouse on Wednesday with a visit from the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr John Walsh. The Mayor will officially reopen the clubhouse at Great Lever Park and be presented with
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Name: Gareth Jones (25105173)
Rank: L/BDR Regiment: 3RHA Unit: C Battery BFPO No: 647 Message: Heard your message on answering machine. Hope you can call soon. Proud of you and the lads and we wait for your safe return, Love all at home. From: Yvonne Jones Tel number: 01204 373508
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Brian's show
AN exhibition of paintings by local artist Brian Barlow will run to Saturday May 31 at Heaton Library, New Hall Lane, Bolton. The library is open Monday 9.30am-5.30pm, Thursday 9.30am-7.30pm and Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm. Admission is free. For more details
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Easter service
ST Andrew's CE Church in Little Hulton is holding an Easter Sunday service at 7am. The service will be held in the playground of St Andrew's School in Crescent Avenue and will be followed by continental breakfast. Each child will receive an Easter egg
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Name: Christopher Fletcher
Rank: LBDR Regiment: 3 RHA Unit: J BTY BFPO No: 647/OP TELIC Message: Our very dear Chris. We all love you and miss you very much. We are all so proud of you all out there. We pray for your safety. Take care. Hugs and kisses. Gr & Gr Fletcher. From
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Young get arts scheme
ABOUT 80 young people have signed up for an Easter Drama, Dance and Music project at Astley Hall as part of an initiative to keep them active during school holidays. The project will include learning about lighting, music, design and writing. Future similar
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Pallet yard arson attack
ARSONISTS are being blamed for a fire which destroyed more than 200 wooden pallets in a Tyldesley yard. Firemen had to work quickly to stop the blaze at S and H Pallets in Mort Lane spreading to nearby industrial units. Vandals had started fires in several
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Easter bus service changes
BUS passengers are reminded that, during the Easter holiday period, there will be some reductions to bus services. However, many buses will be operating on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Some bus operators will be providing Sunday services, whilst others
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Party time at improved play area
A TRANSFORMED play area is the focus of a open day celebration on a Horwich estate. Members of Brazley Residents' Association are throwing a party to mark the completion of work on the Ainsworth Avenue play area -- which now has safe surfaces and new
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Driver faces further questioning
A DRIVER arrested after a Bolton man travelling in his car died from a head injury following a road traffic accident is to face further questioning. The man, from Nelson, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving last month after
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Name: Phillip Gregory
Rank: P.T.E Regiment: 1 PARA Unit: BFPO No: 660 Message: Sending you all our love and prayers hope to hear from you soon. Neil and Jenny send their love. Take care mum and dad From: Mr + Mrs Gregory Tel number: 01942 791 249
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Name: Barrie Aspinal
Rank: L/BDR Regiment: 7 PARA RHA Unit: I BTY BFPO No: 660 Message: Hi Barrie, Just to let you know we are thinking of you keep up the good work come home safe. Love Mary, Alan and family From: Mrs Mary Berry Tel number: 574408
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Name: Barrie Aspinall
Rank: L/BDR Regiment: 7 Para BTY Unit: DSG 1(UK) ADSR BFPO No: 660 Message: Hiya Baz, everyone's missing you. We're all dead proud. See you soon. Love Mike, Vinny, Melissa & Darley xxx From: Melissa Berry Tel number: 07952161769
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Name: Gareth Woodcock
Rank: MNE Woodcock Regiment: ESSQN VTGTPCDD REG Unit: Coyote operation TWC BFPO No: 654 Message: Granson, Keep yourself save with your friends. Hope you are coming home soon Love Gran and Grandad From: Woodcock Tel number: 01204 791829
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Sisters and cousin in Miss GB contest
THREE young women from the same Merseyside family are competing to be named as Miss Great Britain. Sisters Natalie and Jayne Earl, aged 19 and 17, are entering the competition along with their cousin, 17-year-old Melissa Clark. The girls, who come from
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Banning order on mobile phone thief
ACTION has been taken against a teenager with a lengthy criminal record for robbing schoolchildren in Bolton town centre -- in many cases taking their mobile phones. Reece Armstrong, aged 18, of Freshfield Avenue, Great Lever, is banned from using abusive
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Airport ban on boy
A 16-year-old boy has been banned from Manchester Airport after he was said to have been involved in more than 30 separate crimes there. Matthew Daniels, from Wythenshawe, is only allowed to visit the airport if he is catching a flight. He has now been
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Vandalism toll
REGARDING the vandal damage of the Derby Street, St Helens Road area. Does Cllr Dr Ebrahim Adia live on this planet? He states this is an isolated case. He should go round the districts concerned and see telephone boxes and bus shelters vandalised on
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Super birdsong
I JUST hate anyone waking me up from my sleep, but there he sits on the highest branch of the apple tree, this beautiful blackbird, every morning singing his little heart out to welcome another new day at 4am in the morning. He hasn't a care in the world
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Missing point on our culture
IN reply to Mr Johnston's letter. He has missed the point of my letter on the benefits of multiculturism to this country, by a country mile. If he thinks that a Nigerian lad playing for the Wanderers, or shops opening during Christian festivals, actually
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Last atrocity in the short life of these animals
IN reply to Mr Ibrahim's letter, I would like to state that nowhere in my previous letter did I imply that any Muslim person is a hypocrite. I did quote "Hippocrates", an ancient Greek physician who acquired such widespread fame that he has been called
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Let's put the blame where it really belongs
I WOULD like to reply to Mr Peter Clements. Desperate for power, the Labour Party turned to Tony Blair. As Labour voters, we were forced to change our vote, or hope that all would turn out fine. Well, I don't think it did. In my opinion Blair should be
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Body in field still not identified
DETECTIVES who have failed to identify a man eight months after his bones were found said: "Someone, somewhere, must know and miss him." The man was found partially submerged in a pond off Back Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, around 6pm on Friday, July
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Body in field still not identified
DETECTIVES who have failed to identify a man eight months after his bones were found said: "Someone, somewhere, must know and miss him." The man was found partially submerged in a pond off Back Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, around 6pm on Friday, July
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Free post and packet service from Thursday
A FREE postal service for Armed Forces personnel serving in the Gulf is to start on Thursday. Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram said: "With the generous support of the Royal Mail Group, friends and families will be able to send letters and packets of
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Send a message to the girls
TWO Bolton females have sent on their best wishes to all the coalition forces. Ruth and Judy say: "We have been following the war as closely as possible on TV. You are all doing a fine job, and if any of you wish to email us please do." The address is
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Name: 24821965 LCPI Boyes (Nigel)
Rank: SP TD 20 FD sgn Regiment: 36 ENGR Regs Unit: 01 TELIC BFPO No: 662 Message: You're all doing a good job. Keep your head low. God bless you all.Come home safe soon. Luv Auntie Joan x x x x x x x From: J Jefferies Tel number:
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Name: Mark Brennan
Rank: W02 Regiment: 3Reg/aac Unit: 653 SQN AAC BFPO No: 660 Message: All our love Mark from dad, mum, Tracey, Mark, Reece, Clare, all your aunts and uncles, friends, cousins and Steve in Canda From:J oe and Nora Brennan Tel number: 01204 840 702
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Pensioner's bag stolen
A 72-YEAR-OLD woman had her handbag stolen as she was doing her shopping in Asda superstore at Pilsworth Road, Pilsworth, on Sunday at about 11.20am. She had put her bag on the floor as she was picking items and then discovered it had been taken.
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Name: Barry Briggs
Rank: BDR Regiment: 3 RHA Unit: O P BASE TELIC BFPO No: 647 Message: We can't wait for you to come home. All out love Emma, Adam, Isobelle, Christine, Dale, Stacey, Sarah, Ste and everbody who knows you. From: Mrs Boulding Tel number: 07929962742
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Easter service
ST Andrew's CE Church in Little Hulton is holding an Easter Sunday service at 7am. The service will be held in the playground of St Andrew's School in Crescent Avenue and will be followed by continental breakfast. Each child will receive an Easter egg
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Name: Everybody
Rank: Regiment: Unit: BFPO No: Message: Just like to say my thoughts are with every one of you. Anybody who would like to write back is welcome and I will reply. 113 Ainsdale Road, Great Lever, Bolton BL3 3ER. From: Lynne Ollerton Tel number: 07931165878
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Name: John S Horrocks
Rank: Staff Sgt Regiment: 7 Para RHA Unit: BFPO No: BFPO 660 Message: Dear Dad, I'm really proud of you, can't wait till your home. I love you and miss you loads, lots of love Natalie Power / Shorrocks From: Natalie Power / Shorrocks Tel number: 01240
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Skate-park for Clifton
YOUNG people in Clifton will soon be able to enjoy a new skate-park. Finishing touches are being put on the custom-built facility which will be opened on Saturday, April 26 at 11.30am. Local resident Barry Warner will officially launch the skate-park.
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Name: Alexander Robert Smith
Rank: Royal Marine Regiment: 42 Cammando Unit: K-coy BFPO No: 654 Message: To Alex,Thinking of you,looking forward to when you're back,miss ya!luv Collette,Leanne,Carl and all your mates back home x x x x x From: Collette Morris Tel number: 07987133647
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Minorities help
A TEAM from The Community Fund and Action for Employment group, which was set up to improve people's lives, is to open offices and work with Bolton's black and minority communities. The organisation, which aims to make a difference in businesses and the
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Name: Andrew Wilkinson
Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment: Royal Irish Unit: 1 PLT A Company BFPO No: 660 Message: Thinking of you every day, keep well and keep safe. Hurry home soon. Miss you love from Deb, Phil and kids, mum, Neil and Nat and all the rest of the family. From:
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Skate-park for Clifton
YOUNG people in Clifton will soon be able to enjoy a new skate-park. Finishing touches are being put on the custon-built facility which will be opened on Saturday April 26 at 11.30am. Local resident Barry Warner will officially launch the skate-park.
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Bolton town centre Easter events
EASTER is fast approaching and with it the school holidays. So why not bring the children into the town centre where you will find lots of activities. From April 21-25, the Market Place will be doing FREE face painting every day from 11am-4pm. And on
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Family in arson attack escape
A WOMAN and her seven-year-old daughter had a lucky escape after arsonists tried to wreck their Farnworth home early today. The pair were staying with relatives when their semi-detached council house in Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth was attacked just before
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Name:Shaun Hatton
Rank:Staff Sergeant Regiment:7 PARA RHA Unit:1 PARA BTY BFPO No:660 Message:Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see you. Love and miss you loads -- Mum, sisters Bev & Lorraine xx Tel number:07786655712
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Name: Anthony Valentine
Rank: Private Regiment: 7 Regiment RLC Unit: Tank Transporter BFPO No: 662 Message: Best wishes, good luck, hope to see you soon. Grandma B From: Mrs M W Bullock Tel number: 01204 533304
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Name: RGR Frank Gregory
Rank: Private Regiment: Royal Irish Unit: BFPO No: 660 Message: Frank, I love you so much, can't wait for you to come home. I miss you loads. Look after yourself. Love Kerry xxx. From: Kerry Hart Tel number: 01942 790983
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Iddon backs health foods
BOLTON North East MP Dr Brian Iddon has given his backing to health food manufacturers fighting directives due to be introduced from Europe. The Health Food Manufacturers' Association says new regulations mean some products will be forced off the shelves
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Man loses appeal
A PUB landlord who was jailed after setting fire to a flat where his girlfriend and her children hid, has lost his bid for his sentence to be cut. Philip Swarsbrick, aged 35, of Devonport Fold Road, Harwood, was sentenced to three years in prison last
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Kidnapped driver recovers at home
A WOMAN abducted by a knifeman in a busy Bolton street and forced to drive to Leeds was today recovering at home. The 47-year-old married business woman was not injured although she was continually threatened by the man during the 45 mile terror ride
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Striker: Oh no he's not - oh, yes he is!
FRENCH Second Division club Amiens insisted on Monday that they have "no knowledge of interest from Bolton" in their 20-year-old striker Sungu Ndumbu, despite the fact that he was already at Wanderers on trial!
