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Return of the ballet classic

A MASTERPIECE of Russian ballet -- Grigorovich's Nutcracker -- is returning to the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Premired in Moscow by the Bolshoi Ballet in 1966, the classic Christmas story about the little girl who is swept away to a magical dream world

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Garrett celebrates first decade

THE Garrett Theatre, Atherton, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. A number of events are planned to mark the event including an anniversary show in August. But starting the celebrations is the pantomime Sleeping Beauty which opens at the Formby

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Consumers' refund rights

CONSUMER Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has reminded buyers of their rights after an extra £6 billion was spent on the High Street in December. Mr Sutcliffe said people who opened their presents on Christmas Day and found them broken or not working properly

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Building firm is on the move

ONE of the region's oldest construction companies is moving to a £1.5 million new headquarters in Bolton. G&J Seddon Ltd has unveiled plans for a purpose-built headquarters which is under construction in Plodder Lane, Bolton. The company will move

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An industrial heritage to be proud of

I THINK that the proposal of Councillor Guy Harkin's idea to change the name of Bolton just to get rid of the cloth cap image is an insult to the people who worked in the cotton mill. Let us remind future generations that it was the man who invented the

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Nothing wrong with cloth caps and shawls

COUNCILLOR Guy Harkin wishes to change the name of Bolton to get rid of the cloth cap image. But he did not mention the shawl image? These people who, by hard work and invention, contributed a great deal to the development of Bolton and the country over

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On this day - January 6

The Christian Festival of Epiphany 871 Alfred defeated the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown. 1066 Harold was crowned King of England in succession to Edward the Confessor. Ten months later he died at the Battle of Hastings. 1412 St Joan of Arc, known as

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Radcliffe & District Pool League

WILL all Division Three captains please note that The Showboat are now playing home matches at the George Hotel, Market Street, Bury. RESULTS: Late Results: Spotted Cow 6 S & Railway A 1; H to Dandler 7 George Ht ntu; Church LL 3 Old Crow 4; Church

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Tranmere Rover 1,Wanderers 1: All our reports and reaction

CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock reported exclusively for this web site. You can find reaction and The Big Match Verdict from the print version's Premiership Wanderers.

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PFA praise for transfer policy

WANDERERS' flexible transfer policy has been hailed by the influential players' union as a blueprint for cash-strapped clubs battling for financial security. Mick McGuire, deputy chief executive of the PFA, says a more pragmatic and flexible approach

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Bolton Hospice Domino League

THE first round of the Sam Smith team knockout will be played on Wednesday, January 26. All teams are automatically entered into this competition. Any team not wishing to play must contact the secretary on 07803 258426 or 01204 847291. The first round

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Franchise seminar

BOLTON entrepreneurs interested in taking on a franchise have yet another seminar designed to help. Visitors to the British Franchise Exhibition at the G-Mex on January30 and 31 are invited to attend free seminars run by the British Franchise Association

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Liability overhaul

OPTIONS for a radical overhaul of directors' and auditors' liability have been unveiled by Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. The consultation document: "Director & Auditor Liability" is asking for responses on a wide range

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Late pay rate

THE interest rate for late payments from businesses will remain at 11.75 per cent for the first half of 2004, according to the Better Payment Practice group. The late payment legislation provides businesses with a statutory right to claim interest and

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Managers keep fit

NEARLY 60 per cent of managers in the North-west will spend less time at their desks this year -- and more time exercising. Research by the Chartered Management Institute showed that 58 per cent of managers at firms across the North-west are worried about

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Easy access to green issues

BOLTON businesses with an interest in the environment have detailed information at their fingertips thanks to a new website from the Environment Agency. The website http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/northwest gives key facts and figures about

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Cops order youths off railway roof

A GANG of teenagers who climbed on to the roof of Walkden railway station were ordered down by police at 8pm on Monday. Police called in a Farnworth fire crew to put ladders up to the side of the station and assist the youths while they climbed down.

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Scope seeks Chile challenge trekkers

GLOBE-trotters are being urged to join up for a charity trek in Chile. The five-day trek through the ice fields, turquoise lakes and towering forests of Patagonia aims to help raise £180,000 for Scope, formerly The Spastics Society. For details or to

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Sixties legends drifting into town

SIXTIES soul legends the Drifters have announced they are to play the Albert Halls in Bolton as part of their tour of the UK. The superstar group -- which once featured the likes of Ben E. King, Clyde McPhatter and Johnny Moor -- enjoyed 29 top 40 singles

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A classic ascent from Belmont

GET 2004 off to an energetic start with this exhilarating climb up to the summit masts of Winter Hill from Belmont village. Gaining in height from the Blue Lagoon, this walk takes the short steep path up the northern scarp slope of Winter Hill from the

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North West Billiards & Snooker Association

THE dates for the North West Snooker Championships are as follows: North West Individual: Sunday, January 25 -- To be held at Cuemasters Snooker & Social Club, Harriet Street, Walkden. Tel: 0161 799 8096. North West Team: Sunday, February 1 -- To

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Farnworth & District Snooker League

RESULTS: Armitage 3 Dixon Green B 6; Top Club 6 Farnworth Snooker A 2; Farnworth Snooker B 6 OLOL 2; Dixon Green A 2 Farnworth CC 7; Hawkers 1 Cuemasters A 8; Hare/Hounds 3 WRBL 6; Cuemasters B 6 Walkden Labour 2. P W D L Pts Farn Snooker A... 13 11 0

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The inside track on spies

THE sinister, murky world of espionage is laid bare in this revised and updated edition of Philip Knightley's powerful book about spies and spying in the 20th century. The author is cynical about the intelligence business, not least about its efficacy

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Inaugural race a big success

RADCLIFFE AC put on a five-mile trial race at Phillips Park to raise money for Christie's Hospital. The event was hailed a success as it raised £500 with 103 runners taking part. The weather was exceptionally wet the day before leaving the course with

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Teenage murder suspect arrested

A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 21-year-old man in Eccles on Monday night. The youth was arrested after police were called to an incident on Hereford Road, Monton, at 11.30pm. A 21-year-old local man had sustained

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Family left with just the clothes on their backs

SIX children have been left homeless and without any clothes or toys after fire ripped through their home. The blaze has left the children -- one aged just four months -- with only the clothes on their backs. And their distraught parents are continuing

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New Year, new heart, new start for Amy

IT's the start of a new life for transplant patient Amy Morris. The nine-year-old Westhoughton schoolgirl has rejoined her classmates at Washacre Primary School after being given the all-clear by doctors. Less than four months ago, Amy was extremely ill

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Postie Harry gets first-class send-off

POSTMAN Harry Critchley's first-class service earned him a stamp of approval from hundreds of satisfied customers. Harry got the shock of his life on Saturday as he delivered his last letter to Lynn Birmingham's Lowton home and stepped into a surprise

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On a high Down Under

TAKING it easy was the last thing on the mind of jet-setting pensioner Andrew O'May. Not only did he travel 12,000 miles to Australia on his own, the 86-year-old is one of the oldest people to tackle the 400ft Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just like backpackers

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Women's theft spree in town

TWO women with numerous convictions for theft stole credit and cash cards from elderly shoppers in Bolton town centre then used them to buy goods from a range of stores, a court heard. Winifred Heaney, aged 43, and Sharon McDonagh, aged 28, travelled

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More delays for rail passengers

RAIL passengers travelling north are facing a month of disruption with the start of major engineering work on the West Coast Main Line. All weekend north-bound services from Preston have been cancelled until February 8. Services from Virgin West Coast

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Heys fight back to hit summit

PRESTWICH Heys took the chance to go top of the Manchester League with rivals Royton Town washed out. But Heys had to come back from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw with Monton Amateurs. Dennis Hardman and Loz Greenhalgh had put the Ammies in control

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Bolton, Bury and District Mini Soccer League

LATEST results and tables U8 Division A: OLOL 1 Ladybridge Ath 1; Brom/Cross Aces 3 Eagley Rgrs Orange 4; Hindley Jnr Jets 9 Brandlesholme Warr Blue 1; Peel United 0 Aspull Jnrs 9. U8 Division B: Farnworth Cougars 1 Rooftec Rgrs 3; Hindsford Vikings 1

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Triple 'D' League

LATEST tables LADIES SECTION ONE P W L Pts Looney Tunes... 7 7 0 67 Derby Rockers... 8 5 3 64 Birds/Feather... 8 5 3 63 Victory Reform... 8 4 4 61 Hopefuls... 8 4 4 61 Down 'n' Outs... 8 5 3 61 Beaney Babes... 7 5 2 60 Queen Bees... 7 5 2 54 Dukes Girls

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Skills course for youngsters

SOCCER 4 Kids are starting a new Saturday morning football coaching course to be held indoors at St Mary's High School. The course is for children in their reception year or in year one at primary school. For more details, call Steve Plant on 01942 873994

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Players wanted

BOLTON County under-eights, who play in the Bolton and Bury Mini-Soccer League, are looking for a goalkeeper and two outfield players. Anyone interested should call Derek Smith on 01204 416019 or 07973 478385.

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Almond shuts out Blackrod

AN inspired goalkeeping preformance frustrated Blackrod Town as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw at Coppull. Home keeper Almond made brilliant first-half saves from Richard Collier and Mark Height in this West Lancashire Premier Division clash. But he

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Band aiming to get youngsters started

WINGATES Band is encouraging youngsters to play an instrument and has formed a youth/training band. Hector Sims, a member of the horn section of the senior band, was the driving force behind the scheme, helped by former senior band member David Chadwick

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Tax stamps out business

THE Government has been accused of stifling the enterprise culture with tough new stamp duty rules. Alan McCann, director of tax at Bury accountants DTE, says that the increase in stamp duty is just another example of how the Government is squeezing tax

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Batting for business in the US

AMERICANS may speak English -- but author George Bernard Shaw still said England and America were "two countries divided by a common language". Now US business expert Allyson Stewart-Allen says companies in the North-west need to have a greater understanding

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Small firms bosses are under the cosh

SMALL business owners did not have the same amount of festive cheer as the rest of us. Nearly one in ten worked on Christmas Day, 14 per cent worked on Boxing Day and a further 12 per cent planned on spending New Years Day in the office, shop or workshop

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Waste of time and energy

BOLTON'S small and medium-sized enterprises are massively underestimating the cost of time and energy wasted in their business. National research by energy company Powergen shows the cost of wasted time is more than 2.5 times higher than bosses estimate

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Getting the hump

IN view of Bolton Council's obsession with traffic calming, perhaps it should be considering re-naming our town Bolton-Le-Hump. Dave Thomas, Saltwood Grove, Bolton.

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Idea is so outrageous

CHANGE the name to Bolton-le-Moors? Outrageous! The Industrial Revolution made the town what it is now and I for one am proud of that and all my family who who worked in the blacksmith industry throughout that time. Keep your ideas to yourself, Mr Harkin

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Dirty old town

RE. all the letters about Guy Harkin's plan to change the name of this once grand town of ours. I agree the town is getting run down and dirty. A lot of it is down to ignorant people who don't keep their own homes clean never mind use the litter bins.

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Town's image will stay

SO Councillor Harkin wants to shake off Bolton's industrial image of cloth caps and smoking chimneys by changing its name to Bolton-le-Moors. Does he live in cuckoo land? Our street will always give an industrial image like many other sin the town. We

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Give Nat a name change too

COUNCILLOR Harkin is quite right when he suggests that Bolton needs a name change. The name that needs changing is that of Mr Nat Lofthouse OBE to Sir Nat Lofthouse OBE. I think this is something the people of Bolton would welcome and support. Regarding

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Money could be put to better use

ILIVE in Shropshire but am Bolton born and bred. We moved from Bolton when I was six. I have a few fond memories of Bolton -- not the grimy town that some people call it, but a nice area. I have been back a few times and always found the place to be pleasant

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Letter bomb explodes at local MEP office

A LETTER bomb has exploded at the office of a Greater Manchester MEP. It was addressed to Gary Titley, leader of the UK Labour members and was opened by a secretary in his office in Radcliffe on Monday. MEP Mr Titley, who was travelling to Brussels at

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MEP's wife in letter bomb terror

THE wife of Euro MP Gary Titley has revealed how she was lucky to escape with her life when a parcel bomb sent to her husband burst into flames in her hands. Charo Titley opened the parcel seconds before it exploded in flames in the MEP's office in Spring

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Bowling meeting

RAMSBOTTOM Kitchens Bowling League will stage its annual general meeting at Dunscar Conservative Club on Thursday, January 8, at 8pm.

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Whites launch world first digital programme

WANDERERS are to produce the world's first digital matchday programme. The programme for Wednesday's Reebok clash with Manchester United will be the first to be available online. Wanderers are digitising and offering for sale a web enhanced copy of the

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Moreno can make his mark

SAM Allardyce believes Javi Moreno could have as big an impact as Youri Djorkaeff at Wanderers writes Neil Bonnar The 29-year-old striker arrived on loan from Atletico Madrid on Monday and immediately impressed the Reebok boss with his fitness levels.

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Help with research

A NEW Government initiative aims to help UK organisations benefit from European Union funding for research and development projects. The Framework Programme is the EU's main way of providing funding for collaborative research and innovation. It aims to

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New look for Startup

AN award-winning website for people starting and running their own business, has relaunched with a new look. Startups.co.uk -- "Business service of the Year" this October by the Association of Online Publishers -- is free to use, featuring regular editorial

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Grow your own

GROWING Your Own Business (GYOB) showcase and conference will be launched within the forthcoming British Franchise Exhibition in Manchester. GYOB is a profiling scheme that offers small businesses advice and helps take them to their next stage of development

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Leadership skills are badly lacking

TOO many companies promote people despite the fact they lack many of the skills essential for effective leadership. According to Magnus Carter, director of the Mentor Consultancy, many of the organisations that come to them for training and advice are

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Property company boasts high demand

BOLTON-based property company MDA has announced figures showing 92 per cent occupancy across its sites. The firm, which had expected an 80 per cent rate, is putting the surge in demand down to confusion about the new Stamp Duty laws that came into force

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Counselling service gets X-tra help

THE Halifax Bank has donated £1,500 to the work of the Simeon Centre Counselling Service, a registered charity based at Bolton's Victoria Hall. The centre will use the much-needed money to expand its work with young people aged between 16 and 25. Last

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Top-up fees still get thumbs down

CONCERNS have been raised that the number of Bolton youngsters going into further education will drop if the Government introduces university top-up fees. Students are lobbying Bolton Institute bosses not to increase fees if and when the Government introduces

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Grill pan sparks kitchen blaze

A KITCHEN was damaged after a grill pan was left on a cooker on Monday night. A fire crew were called to a block of flats at Camrose Gardens, Brownlow Fold, at 8pm. The fire caused minor damage to the kitchen of the flat.

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Join twitchers on Martin Mere trip

BOLTON RSPB Group will leave winter far behind for their first slide show of the year, when Adam Davison features birdwatching in Kenya. It is at Smithills School, Smithills Dean Road on Thursday, January 8, at 7.30pm and non-members are welcome. On Saturday

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£450,000 facelift for rail station

PASSENGERS using Chorley rail station will soon see a big improvement when they travel. A £450,000 refurbishment project will provide new toilets, a split-level booking office counter and ramps for the disabled, and a new booking hall entrance. Rail chiefs

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On a high Down Under

TAKING it easy was the last thing on the mind of jet-setting pensioner Andrew O'May. Not only did he travel 12,000 miles to Australia on his own, the 86-year-old is one of the oldest people to tackle the 400ft Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just like backpackers

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Burning car could hold key to dad's murder

DETECTIVES have appealed for witnesses who may have seen a burning car near a shallow grave in which a man's body was found. Philip Noakes' partially decomposed remains were found by a dog walker in woodland near St Mark's Vicarage in Walkden Road, Worsley

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Blaze closes bakers' depot

A FIRE has temporarily closed a despatch depot run by Bolton bakers Warburtons. The bakery and distribution centre in Wednesbury in the West Midlands was damaged when fire broke out on Sunday. The fire started outside and took hold of the three-year-old

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Sam's tribute to Reds' pocket genius

WANDERERS boss Sam Allardyce today hailed Paul Scholes the best midfield player in the world. The ultimate tribute comes as Scholes takes the Reebok stage on Wednesday night looking to mastermind a Manchester United away victory for the second time in

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CARL Boyes beat Martin Caldercott to win the Grand Final of the Levers Arms Pool Knockout. The semi-

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Bolton & District Pool League

THE league re-starts on Wednesday, January 7, with the first round of the pairs knockout. All games will be to the best of three frames. All results must be in the box at the Sharman Arms no later than 8pm the Sunday following the match. Queen Lizz: P

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RMI Juniors hit the heights

THE latest fixture in the GM Sportshall Athletics League, held at The Dome, saw the Horwich RMI Harrier junior squad record some outstanding results despite the team being short of some of its regular athletes due to Christmas commitments. Newcomers including

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Buses stay free

BOLTON will not be part of a pilot scheme under which free school buses are abolished. Around 20 local authorities will pilot the scheme over the next three years where families will be charged for using school buses, except if their children are eligible

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Coursework marked down

MANY teachers fear that coursework favours middle class children and is vulnerable to Internet-aided cheating, a survey has showed. Well-motivated girls with supportive parents were most likely to benefit from coursework, while working class boys got

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Deadline for school's name change

A DECISION will be made this month on the new name of the Deane School. Parents and the local community will be consulted on what they think the name of the Junction Road school should be when it is re-launched in September. The new executive principal

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RMI give youth a cup chance

LANCASHIRE Marsden Trophy holders Leigh RMI will give youth a chance when they begin the defence of their title at North West Counties Division one outfit Squires Gate on Tuesday night. Manager Phil Starbuck is concentrating his efforts on trying to haul

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Experts on elderly slam fines

FINES to punish Social Services for not moving elderly people out of hospital quickly enough have been slammed by elderly care specialists. Dr Arup Banerjee and the Bolton Association of Residential Care Homes (BARCH) say the £100 fines are not in the

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My Holidays

AS reality TV, with its relentless focus on the ordinary, has gone from strength to strength, it was only a matter of time before an equivalent emerged in the world of publishing. Billed by Picador as "the East End minimalist", Smith has been feted as

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The Thinking Man's Guide to Golf

Colin Montgomerie, Europe's number one for the best part of a decade, finally puts his common-sense approach to playing the game down in words. Monty has always said that he could save an amateur golfer five or six shots a round if he were able to caddie

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A wonderful comic caper

BARRY Lee is a smart-alec. I didn't expect to like him but, by the end of the first page, I did. Barry is a chancer, the sort of loveable rogue epitomised by Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses, while his wife, Lola, is his soul-mate, the love of his life

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Taxi for Rover!

PAMPERED pets can now even go to the vets in style. For Bolton's first taxi service for pets has taken to the road. Michael Roche has converted his expensive 4x4 car into a vehicle fit for even the biggest prima-donnas of the pet world -- complete with

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Store refunds customers charged double

SHOPPERS who bought last minute presents from Argos on Christmas Eve were furious to learn they had been charged twice for their purchases. People who paid at one of the chain's 523 branches using Switch, Solo or Style debit cards later discovered that

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Driver four times over the limit three days after ban

A MOTORIST caught behind the wheel of his company car just three days after being banned for drink driving was more than four times over the limit. Ian Phillips, aged 39, of Knowsley Grove, Horwich, appeared before Bolton magistrates on Monday as part

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Peter hits the million mark

PETER KAY'S live DVD and video of his Bolton comedy show sold more than one million copies at Christmas. By Christmas Eve, sales of the comedian's Mum Wants a Bungalow Tour show, filmed at the Albert Halls in Bolton last April, had reached 1,050,000.

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Boys chasing trophy treble

BOLTON under-15s are aiming for a treble after being drawn away to Trafford or Stockport in the quarter-finals of the Greater Manchester Schools' Cup. The Bolton youngsters are also chasing the North-west Alder-Owen Trophy, in which they have been drawn

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Grimshaw on target to see off Barrow

EAGLEY picked up three points with an entertaining 2-1 win over BAE Barrow in the West Lancashire Premier Division. Kevan Hughes fired just wide and Carl Grimshaw headed over the bar as Eagley started brightly. Villagers keeper Mark Warren was on his

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Lane on the right road to cup glory

Pioneer League: A GREAT start was enough to see Hulton Lane A home 2-1 against Queen Anne in the Sunday League Cup. Rice and Cunniff scored to put Lane two up, before Paul Fay pulled one back. Three goals in the final 15 minutes saw Horwich St Mary's

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AIR MILES Manchester Football League Review of the Week

With a waterlogged pitch leaving Royton Town sidelined, Prestwich Heys had a gilt-edged opportunity to overtake them at the top, but they found Monton Amateurs a tough nut to crack, recovering to draw 2-2 with goals from Phil Woodcock and Jon Garrick,

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Aegon West Lancashire League

LATEST tables Premier Division P W D L F A Pts Kirkham/Wesham... 17 13 4 0 51 13 43 Fulwood Ams... 21 12 4 5 50 38 40 Coppull Utd... 19 9 9 1 42 21 36 Dalton Utd... 19 11 2 6 46 33 35 Eagley... 18 9 3 6 45 24 30 Fleetwood Hesketh... 18 9 2 7 42 28 29

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Three-goal Vale scale the heights

BSF Over-35s League ELTON Vale moved into second place at the top of Division One of the BSF Over-35s Football League after a victory at Colliers Rest. Goals from Morris Thompson, Mick Connelly and Ian West saw Vale run out 3-1 winners. Turton and Hare

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Another Lowe is the leader!

DAWN Lowe is the leader of the Ladies 133 and Over competition in the Bolton Darts League. Her tally of six high scores puts her three in front of Jay Davenport and Pauline Lomax. Following with two are Marie Bell, Julie Handley, Mags Jackson, Linda Jones

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Cut-price FA Cup replay tickets

TICKETS for Wanderers' FA Cup replay against Tranmere Rovers at the Reebok next Tuesday are on sale now at reduced prices of £12 and £10 for adults, £6 and £5 for juniors and £10 and £8 for pensioners.

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Bolton Sunday League

LATEST resultsPremier Section JOLLY WAGGONER...1 BOWLING GREEN...1 Division One GREENFIELD...0 CLIFTON RANGERS...3

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Dave is a knockout

DAVE Higgin won Friday night's Halliwell Con Club darts knockout. Ian Salisbury was the runner-up, and the semi-finalists were Peter Jones and Mick Cunningham. Sunday's mixed pairs event was won by Dawn Shaw/Gary Parr, with Alison Power/Glyn Jones the

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Derby Darts

RESULTS: Boardwalkers 10 Three/Bed 5; KG's Girls 8 Jackie's Girls 7; Carol's Girls 6 Kath's Girls ; Lady Taverners 6 Cattlemarket 9. High scores: F Melody 101 140 85 92 85 115; A Scott 93 85 85 79 98 79; M McGuinness 114 85 83 87 81 101. P W L F A Pt

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Bolton Pioneer Sunday League

LEAGUE Cup results MASONS ARMS...2 HULTON LANE B...2 MINERS ARMS...3 SPREAD EAGLE...1 HORWICH ST MARY'S...6 GREAT LEVER...3 QUEEN ANNE...1 HULTON LANE A...2 SCHOONER...4 RAILWAY...1 PRINCE RUPERT...0 ROYAL HOTEL...6 SHARPLES...0 WHITE HORSE...6

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Waggoner draw as weather wins

ONLY two Bolton Sunday League matches survived at the weekend as the fixture list was ripped apart by the weather. Jolly Waggoner and Bowling Green drew 1-1 in their Premier Division match at Queen's Park, while in Division One, Clifton Rangers travelled

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Time to rub those lamps again

IT'S time to get those new lamps for old as Aladdin struts his stuff at Trinity Church, Farnworth. Directed by Terry Bowden, members of TrinityAODS are staging the panto this Saturday and then from next Wednesday to Saturday next week. The show starts

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Bolton Sunday League

LATEST tables Premier Division P W D L F A Pts Jolly Waggoner... 12 8 2 2 38 21 26 Tonge Moor Cons... 11 6 3 2 42 19 21 Bowling Green... 10 5 3 2 30 23 18 Horwich Vic... 8 5 1 2 22 13 16 Greenwood... 11 4 2 5 30 29 14 Queens... 9 1 1 7 14 33 4 Hare &

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Radcliffe stay in the title hunt

RADCLIFFE Amateurs maintained their Lancashire Amateur League title hopes with a 3-2 win at Bolton Lads' Club on Saturday. But Rossendale Amateurs are now the team to catch as they went top of the Premier Division with a 2-1 win over Bury GSOB. In Division