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Allen relishes home town challenge
TRANMERE ROVERS defender Graham Allen relishes the prospect of taking on the cosmopolitan stars of his home town club in the FA Cup on Saturday. Allen is Bolton born and bred and like everyone else in he is amazed and impressed by Wanderers' success in
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MP in New Year hunting ban call
BOLTON North-east MP David Crausby has called for the Government to bring about a hunting ban in the New Year. The MP, a long-time campaigner against blood sports, said he feels he has the backing of his constituents in calling for a ban on hunting with
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Help towards a smoke-free New Year
A SMOKING service is trying to ensure that hundreds of New Year's resolutions are kept this year. Fresh Focus is a Bolton-based NHS smoking cessation service, operating from the town centre, offering free help to people wanting to start the New Year smoke-free
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6,000 flock to museum's world war exhibition
A WAR exhibition which tells the stories of local soldiers who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars has been hailed a success by museum organisers. Our Brothers Died exhibition has had 6,000 visitors through Bolton Museum's doors since it
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Gas workers kept busy
ENGINEERS for British Gas answered more than 14,000 breakdown calls from customers across the North-west at Christmas. They fielded more than 700 calls on Christmas Day and Boxing Day throughout the region and on Christmas Eve they made 2,300 breakdown
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'Gas leak' was party garlic dip
PARTY goers dialled 999 after mistaking the smell of garlic dips for a gas leak. Eight young girls who were enjoying a New Year's Eve party at a house in Worsley Road North, Walkden, called out the Fire Brigade after thinking they could smell gas. A crew
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Count me out for FA Cup - Ba
IBRAHIM Ba is refusing to play for Wanderers in Saturday's FA Cup tie at Tranmere after rejecting a new contract offer. The former AC Milan midfielder will quit the Reebok next week if he cannot agree terms and fears he could limit his chances of finding
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Panto record at Albert Halls
RECORD numbers of people have celebrated the festivities by watching Bolton's pantomime this year. It has made Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs -- still showing at the Albert Halls -- the highest EVER grossing panto in the town. An expected 30,000 theatre
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Security men in armed hold-up
ARMED robbers attacked two security guards and threatened them with a gun during a raid on a cash-in transit van making a delivery in Bury. The Securicor van had pulled up outside the Save petrol station on Manchester Road, Blackford Bridge, on New Year's
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Tram services back after strike
TRAM services returned to normal on Friday after a 24-hour strike by drivers who belong to the Alsef union. Trams were operating on a reduced service on New Year's Day after the drivers went on strike at midnight in a row over union recognition. They
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Most deprived
IF Cllr Harkin, who I understand is the town's top environmental expert, wants to change the town's image then he should start by cleaning the town up. Not only do we experience one of the highest rates of heart and chest complaints in the country, but
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Worldwide fame
IHAVE never heard so much rubbish in all my life. Bolton was a mill town known worldwide, with its fame and prestige being created from its industry. This is something to be proud of and proclaimed from the top of every chimney left standing. The image
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'All mills and cobbled streets'
ONE beautiful summer in the mid 80s, my wife and I and our two teenage sons were enjoying a holiday on the lovely Torbay. We were strolling along the coastal path and sat down on the grass for a rest and to enjoy the panoramic view across the bay. A couple
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At Christmas the crackers go out to play
CRICKET? On Boxing Day? Peter Kay would no doubt be apoplectic. However, for the hardy sportsmen of Bury the annual Boxing Day cricketing clash was played as normal. This year the honours went to Summerseat village side Brooksbottoms, who avenged last
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Carjackers go on rampage
GANGS of violent carjackers are targeting Bolton's motorists -- stealing 26 vehicles over the last three months. The robbers have stolen the cars after threatening the motorists with violence. Drivers have even been dragged out of their cars. Police chiefs
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Take a break - Sam
SAM Allardyce prepared to field his "Second Xl" in Saturday's third round FA Cup tie at Second Division Tranmere and headed off any potential criticism of his selection policy. Already without three suspended first teamers, the Wanderers' boss is planning
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Online donation
THE NSPCC is now able to take debit and credit card donations via the Alliance and Leicester's CharityPay scheme. via the secure website www.charitypay.co.uk
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Band wins place in 2004 festival
PRESTWICH band Blue Chevron has won a place at this years 'YGG Unsigned 2004'. They will play in the first heat of the competition on Friday, February 6, at The Palace Nightclub in Levenshulme. It is part of the city's Manchester Irish Festival, now the
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Fire damages flats
TWO FLATS were damaged by fire in Little Hulton early on New Year's Day. Firemen were called to a ground floor flat in Newcombe Avenue at 5am. Smoke and flames then spread to an upstairs flat causing minor damage. No one was in the flats at the time.
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Barrow wants Shakers to stop the rot
SHAKERS caretaker-boss Graham Barrow has urged his team to end a run of seven straight defeats at home to Lincoln in the Nationwide Third Division on Saturday. Barrow wants his side to build on an encouraging display in defeat at Huddersfield last Sunday
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Dougie Tobutt
Anne Oakes Wally Oakes Marathon effort Long-running story for trio ONE marathon may be enough for most people -- but three super-fit athletes have clocked up more than 400 between them. Dougie Tobutt joined Anne and Wally Oakes in the millionaire's playground
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Veterans stay
the course to clinch silver Fell runners' triumph HORWICH RMI Harriers' men took the silver veterans' medal in the gruelling Calderdale Way Relay. The race, which is run in pairs over six legs, includes 6,000ft of climbing over its 50 miles. Nearly 100
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Vulnerable energy users 'need to be protected'
ENERGYWATCH North West has urged companies to do more to protect vulnerable consumers following the death of an elderly couple who had their gas supply cut off. George and Gertrude Bates, who were both in their late 80s, were left without heating or cooking
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Popular pub regular found dead at home
A PUB regular was found dead in his home after staff realised he had not visited their bar for a few days. Bernard Hadcroft, aged 63, went to the Man and Scythe pub, on Churchgate, Bolton, almost every day -- and when he failed to turn up for a week,
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It must stay
BOLTON it is -- BOLTON it should stay. Mr A White Halliwell Road Bolton
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I resent it
IRESENT strongly Cllr Guy Harkin's idea of a change of name for Bolton. He wants to concentrate on reducing council tax for people on low wages and pensioners, also keeping fluoride out of our water, which I voted for in a referendum. Bolton born and
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Proud heritage
ITHOUGHT this council had already reached the height of stupidity until I read about the name change. I worked in the mills for 44 years and I'm proud of my cotton heritage, cloth cap and all. If people want to look down on us because of our cotton and
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Change won't bring pride
HOW about Bolton Le Grimy. Or, educate the people who cause it. There are laws in place to penalise the littler louts, use them. It's not just litter, it's the run down appearance, bad roads and pavements. At 1.30pm on December 27, I saw a discarded folding
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New name won't make a difference
IF Cllr Harkin thinks that changing Bolton's name is going to make any difference then he should resign immediately, as he has no idea of the problems Bolton faces. There are two real issues which need addressing for Bolton to regain its status. 1: Shopping
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Putting a time-warp on the town
REGARDING Cllr Harkin's idea of name change from Bolton to Bolton-le-Moors. It is only a year since we were hoping for city status. We didn't win, so a new quaint idea had to be put forward. This was to put a time-warp on the town and return us 200 years
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New striker fears for Pedersen
HENRIK Pedersen fears he could be forced down the Reebok pecking order if Sam Allardyce gets the go-ahead to sign a new striker. The dashing Dane is struggling to establish himself in the first 11, despite his recent scoring streak, and knows life could
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Truants' parents face fast track to court
PARENTS of children who play truant at two Bolton schools could be fined within nine weeks of the problem being spotted.. Under a new fast track scheme, magistrates could fine mothers and fathers £1,000 if their children skip classes at Withins and the
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Scoyles leads way
THE Johnny Knowles Leigh Canal Tuesday Open angling competition was won by T Scoyles 1lb 12oz (pole), from B Topping 1-11 (pole) and R Felton 1-8 (pole). At the series' halfway point, the overall standings are: 1. J Barton 20lbs 4.5oz, 2. R Felton 18lbs
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Old Christmas cards can save woodland
BOLTON householders are being urged to recycle their Christmas cards -- to help save woodland. From Monday, bins will be available in all branches of Tesco and WH Smith stores to collect old festive cards. It is part of a national scheme run by the Woodland
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Toddler's misery as dog vanishes
A TODDLER has been left heartbroken after a pet dog disappeared. Ellie Isherwood, aged 20 months, has not slept at night since Meg the Staffordshire bull terrier escaped from home on Monday, December 22. The four-year-old dog ran off from the Hare and
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Car set alight
AN ESCORT car was set alight in Farnworth early on New Year's Day. The car was set on fire in Marsh lane, Farnworth at 5am.
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Pedestrian hit by car still critical
A 53-YEAR-OLD woman is still critical after she was struck by a Citroen van on New Year's Eve. The woman was crossing Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, shortly after 4pm when the accident happened. The pedestrian suffered serious head and leg injuries
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Woman treated in hospital after fire
A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after a kitchen fire at a house in Great Lever, Bolton, on New Year's Day. Firefighters were called to the property on Walker Road at 4.35pm after the occupiers raised the alarm. The woman was given oxygen at the scene
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Borough bid for Thornley
RADCLIFFE Borough are hoping to sign former Manchester United man Ben Thornley in time for Saturday's visit of Bradford Park Avenue. Borough boss Kevin Glendon has contacted the 28-year-old Bury-born winger, recently released by Stalybridge Celtic, with
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Starbuck's anger at RMI lapses
Leigh RMI 2 Chester 6 by David Magilton: RMI manager Phil Starbuck criticised his players for switching off as his side were thumped by Conference leaders Chester for the second time in a week. Starbuck was annoyed with the way his team conceded three
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All the amateur soccer fixtures
AEGON West Lancashire League: Premier Division: Coppull United v Blackrod Town; Eagley v BAE Barrow SC. First Division: Bootle v Tempest United. Second Division: Aspull v Stoneclough; Furness Cavaliers v Rivington. First Division Reserve: Freckleton v
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Mum-to-be arrived at baby unit in hiking boots
A SHORT New Year break in North Wales with a climbing club sent Georgina Dearden into labour. Georgina, aged 30, and husband Adrian, aged 38, of Seaford Road, Harwood, were walking on the beach when Georgina suddenly realised her second child was on the
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Blood-stained jacket riddle solved
A MYSTERY blood-stained jacket which prompted a police hunt has been claimed by its owner. The jacket was found in bins behind the Tickled Trout Hotel at Salmesbury and police feared that the wearer had suffered a serious head injury. But investigations
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Crews fight inferno
FIRE crews from across Bolton helped to fight a massive blaze at a Manchester recycling yard on Thursday night. Firefighters from across Greater Manchester were called to the yard in Newton Heath at 2am after a pile of fridges was spotted on fire. At
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6,000 flock to museum's world war exhibition
A WAR exhibition which tells the stories of local soldiers who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars has been hailed a success by museum organisers. Our Brothers Died exhibition has had 6,000 visitors through Bolton Museum's doors since it
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MP closes account over small change policy
AN MP was refused permission to pay the £800 contents of a piggy bank into his long-standing savings account because it came in more than five small bags. Now, as a protest at the "absolutely bonkers" policy, Lindsay Hoyle, Labour MP for Chorley, has
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Family thanks life-saver Dave
A FIREMAN is being hailed as a hero after he administered vital first aid to a man who had been in an accident with a sports car. Sub Officer Dave Fraser-Jones was off duty when he spotted stricken Clifford Leather lying injured on Derby Street two weeks
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Family faces battle over exhumation
A FAMILY convinced that a mystery body found 21 years ago is their missing mum are pressing for an exhumation. Lily Jones made the plea after police decided to drop investigations into the case. As reported in the Bolton Evening News last week Mrs Jones
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Truants' parents face fast track to court
PARENTS of children who play truant at two Bolton schools could be fined within nine weeks of the problem being spotted.. Under a new fast track scheme, magistrates could fine mothers and fathers £1,000 if their children skip classes at Withins and the
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All the best -- to Kylie & Co
HAVE you made -- or, more importantly, will you be keeping -- a New Year resolution? One poll has found that here in the North-west, we're not too good at sticking to those special resolutions. In fact, only nine per cent of us ever keep to them. And
