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'Not forgotten' firms are told
FIRMS in East Bolton have been told that they are not being ignored and that their problems will be looked at. Local business people took their concerns to a meeting of the East Bolton Business Forum, at The Watermillock, Crompton Way. Invited guests
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Stress? They haven't a clue
DO the powers that be not think that we are sick and tired of Beckhamitis. For God's sake let him go and snatch Real Madrid's hands off. There are far more important issues to look at. The pundits and those involved in soccer keep talking about stress
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Yes, minister, you're ordained
MAY I take this opportunity to wish Mrs Shepherd and her colleagues every blessing as they prepare to be ordained as local ministers in the Church of England. However, I ask this question: why did the church demand Mrs Shepherd do the full course and
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What happened to tax credits?
REGARDING the new tax credits! My Working Families Tax Credits finished four weeks ago. I was hoping for my new tax credits to start the week after but...NO! After spending what seemed like a lifetime on the phone, only to be kept waiting whilse listening
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Don't hold money in your mouth
AS someone who works in the food department of a major town-centre store, can I appeal to shoppers to end the stomach-churning practice of holding money in their mouth before passing it to the till operator? Day after day we see people put coins, notes
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Research says fish really do suffer pain
THE new research from the prestigious Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, showing that fish feel pain, is backed up by earlier research from the Government's own Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) and by the RSPCA Medway report. Fish experience fear, stress
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Is this figure a work of art? Is it 'eck!
I, and no doubt countless others, have walked past the sculpture on the corner of Deansgate and Blackburn Street many times without giving it more than a glance. I was shocked, therefore, to read in the Bolton Evening News that this "rare" cast metal
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Springsteen concert ban appeal case
AN attempt to overturn a council's refusal to allow a concert by veteran rocker Bruce Springsteen at Lancashire Cricket Club has begun. The challenge was brought by LCCC, SJM Concerts and Rock Steady Security following Trafford Borough Council's decision
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MP seeks meeting over police cells
CHORLEY MP Lindsay Hoyle has made another request for a meeting with the Chief Constable of Lancashire over the town's closed police cells. After asking for a meeting with Jack Wilson, leader of Chorley Borough Council, and the chief constable the Labour
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Disgust as yobs kill pets in orgy of malice
VANDALS killed three chickens, a rabbit and two pigeons during a shocking display of violence at Astley Park's popular pets corner. The culprits scaled a 10ft fence and carried the animals out of the enclosure before hitting them against trees. Police
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Lines cleared for patients
BAFFLED patients have prompted local health bosses to clear up confusion over a new state-of-the-art telephone system. The new phone lines are designed to allow GPs at Collinson Avenue Health Centre to communicate with other local NHS services, providing
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Little Shireen's on top of the world
WHILE some children find walking to school too much to bear, one little girl from Chorley put her best foot forward to climb Britain's highest mountains. Young Shireen Durnan, seven, of Stratford Road, has just returned home from her latest challenge
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Chilling warning after attack on terror chief's family
A CHILLING warning was issued by an Ulster terror group after a gunman fired shots into a house in Horwich. Five shots were fired through the window of the home in Chorley New Road where the family of loyalist leader Johnny "Mad Dog" Adair was seeking
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Bolton & district pool league
LATEST details Section Two -- there is no league table and last six competition table this week. They are being checked and should be in next Saturday's Bolton Evening News.. Summer 95 Pool League -- The AGM was held last Tuesday and the draw was made
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No injury worries after internationalsTHE three Wanderers stars on international duty all came throu
Jussi Jaaskelainen, Bernard Mendy and Jermaine Johnson were in action while Henrik Pedersen, Gudni Bergsson and Ricardo Gardner pulled out of their national sides earlier in the week. Jaaskelainen enjoyed a productive night as he bid to oust Southampton's
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Race day tips still running
WANDERERS boss Sam Allardyce gave his survival fighters a break from relegation stress at Pontefract races on Wednesday writes Chris Sudlow And we suggested the following horses to put their money on. The Bolter (2.50) is an obvious choice, while fans
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New chairman of governors
THE new Chairman of Governors at Bolton Institute is Professor Iqbal Memon. The professor has been an Institute governor for two years and has also studied at the institute. He is a medical practitioner based with the Preston Primary Care NHS Trust and
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Cricket - John makes a happy return
CHORLEY emerged comfortable winners from this derby clash which finished before the final whistle had been blown in the Magpies' match at Stockbridge! With Stephen John in the side after missing the opening fixture against Netherfield due to visa difficulties
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Same again please!
AN OUTSTANDING victory over Gateshead has put Chorley just one win away from a place in the UniBond Premier League - and how much they will hope for a repeat performance on Saturday! In front of a crowd of 557 Chorley went behind to the visitors' first
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Praise for pupils
A SCHOOL'S greatest ambassador proved to be its pupils for a visit by Ofsted inspectors. The independent observers found the youngsters were not only enthusiastic about Christ Church CE Primary in Walshaw, Bury, they discovered that the children positively
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Market re-vamp
MANCHESTER'S revamped New Smithfield Market is to be promoted as a Parisian-style fresh food paradise. The Openshaw market is set to be rebranded as the Fresh Food Centre North West and will sell produce from regional farms and fisheries. There will also
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Country park promise of fun
COUNTRYSIDE lovers can enjoy a free activity packed day at Bury's Burrs Country Park on Sunday. The fun starts at 11am until 3pm. Countryside Ranger, Kathryn Fairclough, said: "There's going to be lots going on and everyone is invited to join in the fun
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Sewers repairs taken over
THE responsibility for the maintenance of Bolton's sewers has been taken over by United Utilities. Anyone living in the Bolton area who needs to report a sewer problem should now call United Utilities on 0845 6020406 or minicom 0845 143 0295. Problems
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Agent takes top travel honour
A TRAVEL agent has proved she is the best in the business by winning a prestigious award. Cheryl Smith, a manager at Thomas Cook in Bolton, has scooped 'Leisure Agency Manager of the Year' at the travel industry's Agent Achievement Awards. Cheryl, who
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Leigh landlady dies at 86
ONE of Leigh's best known landladies has died at the age of 86. Mrs Gladys Meadows, of Stringer Street, ran the Live and Let Live, the Queens Arms Hotel and the Boars Head in Leigh town centre with her late husband, Harry. After retirement she helped
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New chairman of governors
THE new Chairman of Governors at Bolton Institute is Professor Iqbal Memon. The professor has been an Institute governor for two years and has also studied at the institute. He is a medical practitioner based with the Preston Primary Care NHS Trust and
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Big Sam blasts system that favours Hammers
SAM Allardyce has slammed football's disciplinary system which has given West Ham an advantage over Wanderers in the Premiership relegation run-in writes Neil Bonnar The Reebok boss is unhappy Florent Laville is suspended for the last game while Hammers
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Mystery murder inquiry decision
AFTER an extensive investigation to discover the identity of human remains found at Charnock Richard, police chiefs have decided to close the murder incident room. The 10-month investigation was launched after a skeleton was discovered partially submerged
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Speed campaign wishes
I REALLY wish Arthur Ashton the best of luck with his efforts to get traffic speed reduced to 30 mph on Grimeford Lane, The Citizen April 16. But experience tells me that if the speed is reduced it will not make a blind bit of difference to the attitude
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Results at a glance after 9pm
ALL three councils in our area will be providing a results service on their own web pages after voting officially finishes at 9pm. Simply click Bolton Results, Bury Results, or Wigan Results and the pages will be updated as the votes are counted
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Open day for church fund
A COTTAGE garden at The Ridges, Cowling Road, Limbrick, near Chorley, will be open to the public on Monday from 11am to 5pm. Admission is £2 and children free. Tea, scones and cakes will be sold in aid of Rivington Parish Church Restoration Fund. More
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Soccer clubs help with the Three Rs
MANCHESTER United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Leeds United have joined clubs who have set up after-school study centres to help children with the "three Rs". Research has shown the Playing For Success scheme helped the average maths age of secondary pupils
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Coastal windpower is vital for jobs
INVESTMENT in offshore windpower is essential to the region's economy, a major conference is due to hear. The Northwest Offshore Renewables will hear a plea that thousands of jobs in the region will depend on wind power. Nearly half of the UK's 18 planned
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Oasis the greatest
WONDERWALL, the 1995 hit for Manchester band Oasis, has been named the greatest downbeat classic of the past decade in a radio station poll. Music fans chose mainly introspective tunes in a poll to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Virgin Radio. Oasis
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Soccer clubs help with the Three Rs
MANCHESTER United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Leeds United have joined clubs who have set up after-school study centres to help children with the "three Rs". Research has shown the Playing For Success scheme helped the average maths age of secondary pupils
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'Not forgotten' firms are told
FIRMS in East Bolton have been told that they are not being ignored and that their problems will be looked at. Local business people took their concerns to a meeting of the East Bolton Business Forum, at The Watermillock, Crompton Way. Invited guests
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Whistling all the way to the bank
HERBAL remedy salesman David Morris, is hoping fame and fortune await him after winning the International Whistlers Convention. David, from Dobcross near Saddleworth, beat off strong competition from the USA and blew away competition from as far afield
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Amnesty ends -- clampdown begins
POLICE have revealed that more than 60 weapons were handed over in Bolton during the month-long firearms amnesty which has now ended. And they say the town will be a safer place as a result. The 64 guns handed in included seven pistols, five revolvers
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Dog club folds after rates demand
A DOG training club has had to fold after they claimed they received a £13,500 council rates bill. Bolton Dog Training club met every week in a semi derelict mill at Hatfield Road. The club was formed 15 years ago and despite constant vandalism at the
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£200m drugs ring smashed in police swoop
FOUR men have been convicted of an international smuggling operation involving drugs with a street value of up to £200 million. They were arrested after police and customs officers from three countries covertly filmed them bringing cocaine, amphetamines
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New police appeal after Lucy's brutal murder
POLICE have revealed. a 21-year-old office clerk from Greater Manchester was stabbed repeatedly in the back as she lay dying from massive head injuries. Detectives released further information about the murder of Lucy Royle, two weeks after her body was
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Three fight it out for league title
THE Bolton Sunday League title race is developing into a three-way battle between Horwich Victoria, Carter's Arms and Tonge Moor Cons Club. Victoria and Tonge both won on Sunday but Carter's were left on the sidelines after their game was called off after
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Over 35s League: Dobbies on mark for Final
DOBBIES A won a thriller against Stand Athletic in the Sam Ashworth Trophy semi final. They led 2-0 at half time but Stand put up a spirited comeback to draw level. Penalties then settled the matter and Dobbies now meet Pennington in the final in two
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Premier Fives
LATEST tables MONDAY PREMIER LEAGUE P W D L F A GD Disc Pts AK's Wrexham... 11 11 0 0 156 51 105 0 33 Breightmet... 11 8 0 3 118 62 56 2 24 Champions... 11 6 0 5 97 76 21 0 18 Radcliffe Amat... 11 5 0 6 70 89 -19 0 15 SCM... 11 5 0 6 71 103 -32 0 15 Tynes
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Double dreamers
BURY Under 15s hope to keep their league and cup double hopes alive when they travel to take on Blackpool in the semi-final of the North West Alder Cup on Friday. They have already been crowned champions of the Greater Manchester Schools' League but lost
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Stoneclough seal semi-final spot
STONECLOUGH clung on throughout a tense finish to clinch a 2-1 victory over Tempest and a place in the Bolton Hospital Cup semi-finals. After a goalmouth scramble, Tim Rees put Stoneclough ahead in the third minute and Craig Thompson increased their lead
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RMI reach cup final
HORWICH RMI won through to the final of the Lancashire Amateur League first elevens cup after an epic battle against Rochdale St Clements. They took the lead after 20 minutes through Darren Fitzsimmons but Rochdale quickly equalised. Horwich scored again
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Invasion of privacy
THE 506 service bus route from Bolton centre to Harwood circular has recently been re-routed to pass along Hough Fold Way. This has resulted in great inconvenience to those affected residents of Hough Fold Way, because of considerably increased air pollution
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On this day - MAY 1
1707 The Union of Scotland and England was proclaimed. 1840 The first Penny Black stamps with Queen Victoria's head went on sale five days before the official issue date. They are now worth at least £65,000. 1851 Queen Victoria opened the Great Exhibition
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Dumping costs pizza shop a fine
A PIZZA shop has been fined £2,000 after dumping rubbish outside the gates of a tip. The franchisee of Domino's Pizza, in George Street Retail Park, Chorley, was also ordered to pay £783 costs after a hearing at Leyland Magistrates' Court. Blackpool-based
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House cordoned off after mum of 6 dies
A POST-MORTEM examination was carried out on a woman found dead at her Chorley home after police described her death as 'suspicious'. Ann Cottam, also known by her married name Rushden, of Shaw Hill Street, is believed to have been discovered by her son
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They're bowled over!
YOUNGSTERS are being bowled over by a sport more traditionally associated with the older generation. Coppull Junior Bowling Club has been launched to teach children the art of crown green bowls. The club received two grants -- £900 from Chorley Borough
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Help in sight for the needy
CHORLEY Lions Club is hoping for a spec-tacular success with this year's Sight First campaign. The club are urging Chorley residents to lens them a hand in their aim to collect more than 2003 pairs of unwanted glasses and sunglasses by the end of the
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Charity pioneer in appeal for new members
A PIONEERING charity is celebrating its 20th anniversary and seeking new blood to help it survive. Chorley Oxfam Campaigns Group was the first of its kind in the country. It was founded in response to a famine in Ethiopia by the late Dorothy Bassett,
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Hospital in Sars scare
A HOSPITAL Sars scare was sparked when three patients were tested there for the deadly disease. Three people - all of whom had just returned from the Far East - were admitted to Chorley Hospital after complaining of symptoms similar to those suffered
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New head chosen for grammar school
A FORMER deputy mistress at Bolton Girls' School's Junior Division, Miss Alison Wharmby, has been appointed as the new head of the Junior School at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Blackburn. She will succeed Ian Gordon, who retires this summer after
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Open day for church fund
A COTTAGE garden at The Ridges, Cowling Road, Limbrick, near Chorley, will be open to the public on Monday from 11am to 5pm. Admission is £2 and children free. Tea, scones and cakes will be sold in aid of Rivington Parish Church Restoration Fund. More
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New head chosen for grammar school
A FORMER deputy mistress at Bolton Girls' School's Junior Division, Miss Alison Wharmby, has been appointed as the new head of the Junior School at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Blackburn. She will succeed Ian Gordon, who retires this summer after
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Country park promise of fun
COUNTRYSIDE lovers can enjoy a free activity packed day at Bury's Burrs Country Park on Sunday. The fun starts at 11am until 3pm. Countryside Ranger, Kathryn Fairclough, said: "There's going to be lots going on and everyone is invited to join in the fun
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Triad link torture gang jailed
FIVE men with connections to a Chinese Triad gang have been jailed for their part in the kidnap and torture of an illegal immigrant working in Tyldesley. The men, who were jailed for between three and 13 years at Manchester Crown Court, had connections
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City race dedicated to memory of murdered PC
A 10K RACE around Manchester is to be dedicated to the memory of policeman Stephen Oake who was killed investigating a potential terrorist incident in January. The Manchester YMCA Harriers' traditional race will start at the town hall in Albert Square
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Gerald's luck turns with a Spot the Ball £50,000 win
A MAN with health problems has received a timely boost, scooping £50,000 on Littlewoods' Spot the Ball. Gerald Tighe, aged 42, suffers from heart trouble and was diagnosed with diabetes in March. A month later his luck has turned when he hit the jackpot
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Fortune down but still worth £480m
CHORLEY property and leisure tycoon Trevor Hemmings lost an estimated £38 million in the last year. But the drop in fortune is not as bad as it may seem -- Hemmings is still worth around £480 million according to the Sunday Times 2003 Rich List published
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Last-minute hitch holds up bypass
PART of the Gillibrand Link Road will finally open on Wednesday after last-minute work dragged on over the weekend and into Monday and Tuesday. But the bad news is that only 150 metres of the new bypass will be in use, with the rest to be opened at the
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Bolton boys in control to land Italian triumph
BOLTON under 15s won the Lombardy Cup on their tour to Italy during the Easter break. The town team beat US Lomazzo 2-0, followed it up with an emphatic 11-0 success over Vigor Grandate to reach the final and then clinched the trophy with a 5-1 win against
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Preece keeps pressure on Shakers aces
IT may be party time at Gigg Lane on Saturday but Andy Preece will accept nothing other than another passionate performance. Visitors Wrexham will have their foot firmly off the pedal after already clinching promotion while Shakers avoided the dreaded
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Patterson's praise for loyal RMI fans
LEIGH RMI manager, Mark Patterson, has paid tribute to Leigh RMI's loyal band of supporters. "Attendances at Hilton Park might not be as high as I would like," said Patterson, "but those fans who turned up week in week out throughout the season have been
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Bolton Cons Snooker Ass
Highest breaks: Section One: G Crook (Tonge Moor B) 102 (H), G Ryder (Deane C) 68 (A). Section Two: M Farrell 46 (H), J Hallam (Westhoughton B) 55 (A). Section Three: D Hampson (Tonge Moor C) 60 (H), D Larkin (Astley Bridge B) 40 (A). SECTION ONE P Pts
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Andy back home after fence spike ordeal
TEENAGER Andy Hough is back home from hospital after impaling his hand on a metal fencing. And the 15-year-old's only concern is that his favourite Bolton Wanderers' shirt had to be cut off by doctors at the Royal Bolton Hospital. As reported in the Bolton
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House burglar caught by DNA
A DRUG addict who stole thousands of pounds worth of property from burglaries has been sent to prison for four years. William Hollis left blood at the scene of three separate house burglaries allowing police to trace him through a DNA profile. In a fourth
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Springsteen concert ban appeal case
AN attempt to overturn a council's refusal to allow a concert by veteran rocker Bruce Springsteen has begun. The challenge was brought by Lancashire County Cricket Ground, SJM Concerts and Rock Steady Security following Trafford Borough Council's decision
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Bolton Over-35s League
LATEST results Sam Ashworth Trophy Semi Final: Dobbies A 2 Stand Athletic 2 (Dobbies won 3-0 on penalties). Division Two Divisional Cup Final: Newmarket 5 Seven Stars 0. Division One: Pennington 0 Willows 0; Pennington 1 Turton 1; Pennington 4 Dobbies
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Bolton/Bury Mini Soccer
LATEST details U10 SECTION A Boothstown Cas ... 17 12 2 3 65 29 38 Horwich Vikings ... 16 12 2 2 59 23 38 Hindley Jnrs Jets ... 16 12 1 3 55 28 37 Bolton Cnty Raid ... 17 11 3 3 46 19 36 Brand Warr A ... 18 9 0 9 40 38 27 Moorside Rangers ... 18 7 3 8
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Farrelly hot run continues
GARETH Farrelly continued his prolific scoring form for the reserves last night when he scored his fourth goal in three games in a 3-1 victory over Bradford City. It was the second time in three days Wanderers reserves have beaten the West Yorkshire side
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Town in cup joy
AN EFFICIENT Blackrod Town team performance saw them comfortably reach the semi-finals of the Hospital Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Old Boltonians. First half goals from Marc Height and Chris Tong were followed by further strikes from Height and Sam Grundy
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Bolton Sunday League
LATEST detailsPremier Division GRIFFIN ...2 HARE/HOUNDS BN...0 HARE/HOUNDSSTN ...2 TONGE MOOR CC ...3 HORWICH VICTORIA ...2 DOFFOCKER ...0 Division One NORTH WEST PAPER ...0 GREENWOOD ...3 BEAUMONT ...6 CHERRY TREE PARK ...0 SMITHILLS ...0 FARNWORTH WHITES
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Pioneer Sunday League
LATEST details Premier Division HULTON LANE...2 KING WILLIAM...1 Division One ROYAL HOTEL...2 LION...4 SHARPLES...1 MASONS...1 FAUX FOREST...2 HORWICH SM...1 PREMIER DIVISION P W D L Pt Astley Miners... 18 15 3 0 48 Spread Eagle... 18 11 3 4 36 Hulton
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Bolton Sunday League
Where they stand PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pt Horwich Vic... 17 14 2 1 60 25 44 Tonge Moor Cons... 16 11 4 1 61 17 37 Carters Arms... 13 10 2 1 69 14 32 Griffin... 19 9 4 6 56 53 31 Doffcocker... 18 9 3 6 54 35 30 Hare & Hnds BTN... 19 6 5 8 39
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Lion roar to title success
MATCH of the day in the Pioneer Sunday League was the top table Division One clash between leaders Lion and second place Royal Hotel that decided the championship. Lion went in front from Fitzmorris before Sheehan got their second. Royal pushed on but
