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Potty plants...
FEW household items have as long and functional history as that of the chamber pot! Examples were known to the ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago, and this humble domestic item was still being put to its original use as late as the 1950s in parts
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Can you help over backpack?
CAN I appeal to anyone who found my eight-year-old granddaughter's pale blue backpack on Friday, April 25, on the 12.37 bus 582 from Moor Lane, going to Leigh. The backpack is about 7in x 5in and contained a zip purse with money, some chew sweets, and
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Nationalism, the measles of mankind
TO my English brothers and sisters who are upset that, unlike our neighbours in the United Kingdom, we do not excitedly demonstrate wholesale national pride on our Saint's day, I send this message. Cheer up. Why do we need to beat our breasts and shout
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Into Europe, but we're late again
THE pound will shortly be replaced by the euro, and there will be massive public support for the move. I am, of course, talking about the Cyprus pound, which has been linked to the euro ever since the common currency was launched four years ago. Ten more
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There's another side to research using animals
IN response to Wendy Higgins of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection "Remember lab animals at pet week" (Bolton Evening News, April 30) in which she tries to link National Pet Week with emotional propaganda of anti-vivisection groups, where
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Thanks for Nathan fund generosity
SEVERAL months ago I wrote to the Bolton Evening News, and told them I was attempting to contact every company and organisation within the Bolton and surrounding areas in an effort to raise funds for the Nathan Howarth Appeal. Nathan is the brave little
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Blair is the role model for violence
IN the Bolton Evening News on April 25, the prospect of MBDA Missile Systems being in the running for a £150m contract to make the latest precision-guided bombs appeared to be welcomed, uncritically. However, in your leading article for Monday, April
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Injuries, illness blow for Lanky
TWO changes are made to the Lancashire Lightning squad for the NCL fixture v Durham Dynamos on Monday at Chester-le-Street. Alec Swann and Gary Keedy will be added to replace Chris Schofield and James Anderson. Anderson who received his central contract
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Post votes fiasco probe
A GOVERNMENT investigation has been launched into Bolton's council elections to discover why 10,000 people returned invalid votes. Officials from the Electoral Commission and council chiefs will investigate the postal vote which resulted in 10,302 ballot
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So who will be Whites' player of the year?
IT is one of the biggest debates Wanderers fans have had all year. No, not whether Wanderers should ditch their blue shorts next season. But who is the player of the year? Already three supporters groups have had their say with the Junior Whites voting
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Latest club returns
DUNSCAR: International pairs qualifier 4BBB (Stableford) - Winners Arthur Hart and Ron Millington 42; Runners up Kevan Marden and Tony Allen 41 cpo; Third Richard Smith and Gary Mercer 41 cpo. Others: A Mullineaux/E Halliwell 41; M Beech/J Procter, J
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Bolton ladies golf cot draw
GOLF COT BOLTON GC THE Golf Cot ladies competition will be held at Bolton Golf Club, Tuesday, May 6. All players should be at the first tee, five minutes before start time. Any enquiries to Pauline Flanagan 01204 492154. 8.24: M Haslam (Dun) 14; G Seaman
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Sara Cox: Picture Special
CLICK here to see our pictures from Sara Cox's morning Radio 1 show on Friday morning.
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Old school tie for Sara
RADIO 1 DJ Sara Cox could not resist reverting back into her Smithills School uniform as she put the old school tie around her neck while filming an interview outside Life Cafe Bar in Nelson Square. Bolton-born Sara had just recorded her Breakfast Show
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Men quizzed over shooting
A MAN was due to undergo surgery in hospital today to remove a pellet from his neck after a shooting incident in Westhoughton. The 20-year-old man -- who has not been identified -- was shot with an air rifle after a dispute involving two groups of men
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Young rider takes national title
YOUNG horserider Nicole Uren is celebrating after winning a national title. Nicole, aged nine, from Radcliffe, beat 45 other finalists to win the Waxwing First Ridden Championship at the Ponies UK national Winter Championship on Good Friday. Taught by
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Sounds of the Rock legends
THE music of the world's greatest rock legends come to Bolton's Albert Halls this weekend another spectacular tribute shows. On Saturday, Glory Days features the UK's foremost rock and pop impersonators and the stars they will be bringing to the stage
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Youth bar's invite to firms
ZAC'S Youth bar, the non-alcoholic club for young people in Farnworth, is opening its doors to business next week. The Bar, in Market Street wants business people to pop in and see for themselves the successful work and services it provides. The Bar is
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Bolton & district pool league
ON Wednesday May 7 it is the semis of the Crofters Three Man Team KO at the Crofters, Harwood with two tables, all four teams will play. The four teams will be notified by phone owing to matches to be finished. Summer 95 Pool League fixtures can be collected
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Venue: Life Cafe,
Peter St, Manchester Tel: 0161 833 3000 May: Thurs 15 (7.30pm / £13) - MIdge Ure Sun 18 (7.30pm / £10) - Justin Sullivan & Friends Thurs 29 May (7.30pm / £10) - Mary Coughlan June: Weds 11 (7.30pm / £18.50) - Blue Oyster Cult Aug: Weds 27 (7.30pm
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Team effort is best yet for Horwich aces
HORWICH RMI Harriers Men's team finished in their highest ever position in last Saturday's National 12 Stage Road Relay Championships held in Birmingham. Having qualified to compete in these prestigious championships, coming in the top 25 teams in the
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Cons Bowls
A MEETING for all secretaries will be held at Astley Bridge Conservative Club on Wednesday May 14, 9pm. Will teams who have not completed their registration form please do so at this meeting together with registration fees.
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Vets Bowls
DUE to Bolton Park's Department's failure to renew and paint edging boards to Ellesmere Park green and also promised benches to front of pavilion, the proposed Cliff Bate Pairs Trophy scheduled for Monday, May 19 will now be transferred to Over Hulton
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East Lancs Bowls League
LATEST details P W L D Pt Globe ... 4 4 0 0 48 Bar Lane ... 4 3 1 0 36 R Utility ... 4 2 2 0 30 Darwen Subs ... 4 3 1 0 30 Turton ... 4 2 2 0 30 Colne Cricket ... 4 2 2 0 28 East Lancs ... 3 2 1 0 28 St Andrews ... 3 1 2 0 20 Greenhill ... 3 1 2 0 14
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Ramsbottom Kitchens Bowls
LATEST details P W L D Pts Bar Lane A... 4 4 0 0 41 Dobbies... 3 3 0 0 31 Dunscar... 4 3 1 0 28 Turton... 4 2 2 0 28 Tonge Moor... 4 2 2 0 25 Longsight A... 3 2 1 0 22 Egerton... 3 2 1 0 17 Edgworth... 3 1 2 0 15 Longsight B... 3 0 3 0 12 Bradshaw...
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Bury Bowls
LATEST results DIVISION ONE P W L D Diff Pts Eagle/Child A**... 2 2 0 0 6.0 17.5 Ringley A... 2 1 0 1 6 16.0 Prestwich CC A... 2 1 0 1 7.5 15.0 Black Lane... 2 1 0 1 1.01 13.5 Tottington CC... 2 0 1 1 13.0 10.5 Hare/Hounds A... 2 1 1 0 12.5 10.0 Whitefield
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Cons Bowls
LATEST Results Section A: Little Hulton A 143(7) Tonge Moor A 115(3); Tonge Moor D 142(6) Plodder Lane B 131(4); Astley Bridge C 129(3) Little Lever C 165(8). Section B: Litle Hulton B (R Hancock 21-2) 140 (6) Over Hulton B 125(4); Breightmet 131(4) Bradshaw
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Summer Snooker
CUEMASTERS Summer Snooker League to be played, Tuesday and Thursday, £880 in prize money, nine prizes to be won. For entry forms contact the club, closing date Thursday, May 8. Cuemasters Snooker & Social Club, Harriet Street, Walkden. Tel: 0161 799
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Bolton Conservative Clubs
Barry Parkinson Trophy: Third Round week commencing May 05. Aggregate score only (Section Two teams +30 pts, Section Three teams +60pts): Little Lever B (3) (Tue) v Astley Bridge B (3); Over Hulton v Great Lever B (3); Over Hulton B (1) (Tue) v Breightmet
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Farnworth Snooker League
LATEST tables P W D L Pts Farnworth Vets... 28 20 0 8 159.0 Farnworth CC... 28 21 0 7 147.0 Farnworth Snooker A... 28 18 0 10 143.0 Cuemasters A... 28 16 1 11 133.5 Farnworth Snooker B... 28 19 0 9 133.5 Armitage... 28 12 1 15 118.0 Dixon Green B... 28
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Bolton Association
LATEST details Section One: Halliwell A 32.5; Section Two: Little Lever A 37; Section Three: Deane B 37.5 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
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Bolton Snooker League
THE following outstanding matches are to be played on or before Monday, May 12: Section B: Victory Reform Club v Bar Lane BC. Section C: Hilltops Social Club v Deane Cons Club. Section D: Hollywood Road v Emmett Street SC. Results: Section A: Cuemasters
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NEW books available to borrow from Bolton Central Library include -- Fiction: Chapter and Verse by C
NEW Talking Books include: Big Chief Elizabeth by Giles Milton; Rumpole for the Defence by John Mortimer; Mort by Terry Pratchett; Marble Gardens by Deirdre Purcell. NEW videos and DVDs to rent include: Clay Pigeons (15) (Vince Vaugn, Joaquin Phoenix)
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Bogus official
POLICE are hunting a bogus environmental health officer who has been phoning people in the Seaforth and Litherland areas of Merseyside, trying to arrange a home visit. The man who calls himself Dave Willis and claims to be from Sefton Noise Abatement.
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Ladies Darts
HALLIWELL Ladies LDO play away on Sunday night against Tyldesley Ladies LDO. Players to meet at GPO at 6.30pm. Anyone unable to attend call Pat on 01204 366091. Team from: Pat Boardman (capt), Mabel Macari, Mavis Naylor, Elaine Jones, Elaine Jones, Bev
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Battle of Atlantic remembered
SHIPS from all over the world were anchoring along Liverpool's waterfront today to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. The historic World War Two battle took place over five years and eight months between 1939 and 1945. Many
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Founders KO
TONY Cross showed how it's done with a top quality show to take a 3-2 win over Dave Smith in the Founders Darts Knockout. Lee Owens and James Watson were the losing semi-finalists. Carol Kalbus took Best Lady prize. Over £63 was paid out on the night.
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Super League Darts
BOLTON Borough play Bolton Men at home at The Moonlight Club. All players to be at venue for 12 noon. Team: M Lomax (Capt), A Jones, D Mistry, M Meanley, B Rice, I Carr, P Baistow, A Crawford, S Hand, A Fairclough, John Fletcher, Jack Fletcher, P Wilson
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Derby Darts
LATEST details P W L F A Pts Jackie's Girls... 15 15 0 145 66 30 Boardwalkers... 16 11 5 129 96 22 3-in-a-Bed... 15 10 5 118 107 20 KG's Girls... 13 9 4 114 81 18 Wanderers... 15 7 8 112 97 14 Ladies Tavs... 15 7 8 106 104 14 Cattlemarket... 15 6 9 101
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Super League dates
THE Bolton men's team in the Lancashire GMC Super League Darts play Bolton Borough away on Sunday at the Moonlight Club, St George's Road, Bolton. Tel 01204 527351. All players must be present for 12 noon. Any player who cannot attend should contact Brian
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GMC Super
League Darts THE LANCASHIRE GMC Darts Organisation Super League concludes tomorrow, Sunday. Halliwell play Fleetwood at home at Halliwell Central Reform Club, Brownlow Precinct, Bolton. Tel: 01204 528323. All players are to meet at 12 noon. Anyone unable
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Paul's the winner
PAUL Ogle (Deane Cons Club) won the Men's 171 and Over Competition held at the Derby Ward on Monday. A turnout of 33 men battled to become the champion. Paul beat Pete Bentley (Little John) 3-0 in the final after throwing some excellent darts. The losing
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Jaundiced look at discipline in schools
IN response to letters sent in about Christopher Garritt and his exclusion from school, because of his extreme haircut. Name and address supplied (Bolton Evening News April 28) says he/she would argue that discipline does more harm than good. The reason
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The menaces lurking in our food and drink
WE are again being told that Es and artificial colourings and additives are bad for children. Yes, I know that, and have done for a long time. And who is to blame? Our government. Non-organic farmers have to use chemicals to rear cows and sheep so now
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Hodgkins on form to take Turton win
A SOMEWHAT reduced field, due to the BGA fourball and a very important football match at the Reebok, contested the Summer Medal qualifier at Turton on Saturday. While the ground was still firm despite the rain the previous day, the wind had changed round
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Deane and Daubhill Pool
ALL teams should by now have their fixtures for the Summer League, which starts on Tuesday, May 6, if not please contact Andy Peace or Phil Gallimore. Entries for the Individual Knockout are due in the following Sunday, May 11. Tickets for the Winter
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Dobbies S&S
Derek Fletcher bowling handicap 2003 fixtures Saturday May 10: M Yarwood (Bolton) v B Hardman (Radcliffe); R Tilley (Newton Heath) v T Armstong (Bolton); I Rutter (Wigan) v B Robinson (Turton); A Lancaster (Rochdale) v D Middleton (Little Lever); A Starkie
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Mills League
Bolton Mills Bowls fixtures -- The A & B Cup Draw First Round: Mortfield A v Cross Guns; Little Lever CC v W/H S&SC A; Railway M v Red Lion W/H; Kings Head (Haslam) v Back oth Bank A; John Booths v Railway B; Turton A v Bar Lane A. All other teams
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Reebok boss will not be rushedby agents
SAM Allardyce will refuse to bow to pressure to sign Florent Laville before he is ready. The Reebok boss is aware that rival clubs are being linked with the 29-year-old Lyon defender, who plays his last game for Wanderers at Southampton today. The man
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Striker deserves call-up to national squad
HENRIK Pedersen has been tipped to take his progress on to the international stage. Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce believes his striker has done enough to force Denmark coach Morten Olsen's hand. Pedersen has not looked back since taking over the target
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DJ Spooney and Emma B
DJ Spooney and Emma B relax outside the Life Bar Cafe on Saturday while Bolton's own Mark Radcliffe , left, listens to demos from local band Only One Mammal and gives them tips and advice.
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More pictures from Friday's shows
LOCAL funyman Peter Kay made a surprise appearance on Mark and Lard's live radio show in Bolton. His unexpected entrance was greeted with huge applause by the audience at the Life Bar Cafe who surged forward to catch the comedian's every word.
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Children in a dance around the Maypole
CHILDREN from a Horwich primary school danced around the Maypole -- maintaining a tradition which has stood the test of time. The 120 children at Lord Street Primary School skipped around the same Maypole used by generations of other children over the
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Get organised
A NEW A-Z of how to organise a community event has been launched in Bury. The Events Guidance document is packed with information covering everything from a basic checklist to event risk assessment, safety, useful telephone numbers, advice about staging
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Come on boys, be a stage star
PLEASE Sir, we want some more... boys! Bolton Premier Productions, winners of the prestigious 2001 Bolton Evening News Award for Best Musical will be performing Oliver as their next show in September. They are on the lookout for talented boys, between
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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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Children follow their ancestors in a dance around the Maypole
CHILDREN from a Horwich primary school danced around the Maypole -- maintaining a tradition which has stood the test of time. The 120 children at Lord Street Primary School skipped around the same Maypole used by generations of other children over the
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Alder Hey tragedy mum exhibits 'art therapy'
TWO eight foot high steel gates will form the centrepiece of an exhibition by a mother whose baby son was a victim of the Alder Hey organ scandal. The 12 feet wide gates will be erected on a platform at Bolton's Art Gallery as part of Bolton Institute
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Bolton Rounders League
LATEST tables P W D L Pt SECTION A Darcy Lever C&SC A... 2 2 0 0 4 Nationwide XI... 2 2 0 0 4 Rupert Lds A... 2 2 0 0 4 Aspull Lds XI... 2 1 0 1 2 Darcy Lever C&SC B... 2 1 0 1 2 Heaton CC A... 2 1 0 1 2 Little Lever XI... 2 1 0 1 2 Farn/Dist
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Was T.S. Eliot a prophet, too? BY FRED SHAWCROSS
THE Anglo-American poet, critic and dramatist T S Eliot wrote in 1925: 'This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but a whimper'. I haven't read 'The Hollow Men', from which those words are taken, but they seem to be ominously prophetic. Brilliant
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Radcliffe Pool League
PRESENTATION to be held at Radcliffe Civic Hall on Friday, May 9, 7.30pm to 1am. Anyone still requiring tickets please contact Kath Montgomery on 0161 724 8718. Premier Division: Winner Hamers Arms; Runner up Staff of Life A; Third Summerseat A; Sports
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Compromise will now be the key
THE leaders of Bolton's three main political parties will be locked away in secret discussions this weekend after the election left no single political group with overall control of the council. Labour has indicated that as the largest party in the council
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Vets Bowls
LATEST details AMATEUR BOWLING ASSOCIATION Section A: Longsight B 140(7) Moss Bank A 140(8); Astley Bridge C 141(6) Horwich PH 162(9); Astley Bridge B 157(10) Darbishire A 129(4); Heywood 153(6) Westhoughton A 157(9); Darbishire B 132(3) Astley Bridge
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Horwich Bowls League
LATEST results Section A: Adlington CC 144 (7) Bellingham B 134 (4); Westhoughton SSC A 150 (7) Rivington B 142 (4); Rivington A 159 (8) Westhoughton SSC B 108 (3); Deane A 134 (4) Hilltops A 158 (9); Whelley LC A 133 (2) Lostock BC A 148 (11). Section
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Centurions aim for hat-trick
CONFIDENCE is sky high as National League Division One leaders Leigh Centurions expect to make it a hat-trick of league wins when they visit Batley Bulldogs on Sunday. Back-to-back Easter wins over Hull KR and Whitehaven have put the Centurions top of
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Is Trev too nice to save Hammers?
EVERYONE will obviously hope Glenn Roeder recovers soon but it has lead to one of the strangest occurrences this season writes Mick Jones Am I seeing things or has Trevor 'Mr Excitement' Brooking really been given the job of keeping West Ham up? Sometimes
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1. Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution by Dr Atkins (Vermilion £7.99).
2. Berlin by Antony Beevor (Penguin £12.99). 3. Maura's Game by Martona Cole (Headline £6.99). 4. Shelters of Stone by Jean M Auel (Coronet £7.99). 5. Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett (Doubleday £9.99). 6. Holy Fools by Joanne Harris (Doubleday £15). 7
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Gus takes his first painful steps on road to recovery
A HORSE badly burned after his stable was set alight in an arson attack is slowly recovering from his injuries -- but is still in a lot of pain. Gus's battle to overcome his horrific injuries has touched the hearts of people in Little Lever who have raised
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Come on boys, be a stage star
PLEASE Sir, we want some more... boys! Bolton Premier Productions, winners of the prestigious 2001 Bolton Evening News Award for Best Musical will be performing Oliver as their next show in September. They are on the lookout for talented boys, between
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Town darts
BOLTON Town play Blackpool tomorrow at the Marton Institute, Oxford Square, Blackpool. All players to meet at the Founders Arms by 10.45am. Any player not able to attend please ring Tony on 01204 362195. Squad: Paul Hesten (capt), Paul Williams, Ian Roe
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Halliwell Darts
FRIDAY'S winner of the Halliwell Cons darts was Shaun Liptrot who beat Kevin Simm in the final. Losing semi-finalists were Dave Higgin and Wayne Taylor, while the best lady prize was shared between Ann-Marie Millership and Mo Taylor. Sunday saw Mick Bushby
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Astley Bridge League
THE MEN'S Duxbury Cup was won by Ian Roe, Tony Green was the runner up. On the night Ian had three 180s, Tony had one, as did Dean Edge. The Ladies Duxbury Cup was won by Ellen Wareing, Kim McGuire was the runner up. Ellen had a 180 in the final, also
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New leader after magic from Daniels
THE Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, there is a new leader for the Men Section One title at the Moonlight Club. Brian Daniels leads by two points from Dave Smith, with Paul Baistow in third
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BSF Rounders league
LATEST results: Section C: BRUFC 161 Widdows Mason XI 139; Trafford EHS 97 (I) Highfield XI 88. Section D: Egerton Pipe Tube Group 156 Markland CYC 189; Markland CTC 210 Levers XI 209. Section E: Eagley CC 161 The Grapes 181 (D). Section H: Rigby's Runner
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Tables, fixtures and results
ANY team in the lower sections seeking players should contact Dennis Foulkes on 01204 417852. Tuesday, May 6 is the start of the first round cup matches and RRG (Bolton) are the new sponsors of the Chadwick Cup. Section A: Wed: Aspull Ladies XI v Darcy
