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Indoor cricket contest floored
THE Bolton League has been forced to abandon this year's indoor cricket competition. Teams have competed for the Anthony Axford Trophy every winter at Bolton School sports hall, and last week played the opening round of this year's event. However a problem
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Debbie's hits her £50,000 target
CANCER survivor and "miracle mum" Debbie Worthington has raised £50,000 for the hospital that saved her life. Every year since her successful treatment in 1999 for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system, Debbie has organised a walk around
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Fine food and all that jazz
SMITHS is one of those restaurants where everything you seen coming out of the kitchen you will wish you had ordered. The presentation of the food at this eatery is simply exquisite, and that includes the starters and desserts. My mother and I visited
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At a glance
16/08/03 Manchester United, away; Lost: 0-4; League position: 20; Attendance: 67,647 23/08/03 Blackburn Rovers, home; Drew: 2-2; Position: 16; 27,423 26/08/03 Portsmouth, away; Lost: 0-4; Position: 19; 20,113 30/08/03 Charlton Athletic, home; Drew: 0-
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Sam's damning verdict on Cole
DELIGHT just about shaded it ahead of despair and disgust as Sam Allardyce wrestled with his emotions after seeing Wanderers produce one of the most dramatic derby comebacks. It left beleaguered Blackburn boss Graeme Souness looking anxiously over his
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Riverting Rivington
THIS local walk follows mainly gentle gradients around the numerous Victorian reservoirs that form the watery ribbon running north-south between the West Pennine Moors and the M61. The Anglezarke and Rivington Reservoirs were built by Liverpool Corporation
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Saddleworth splendour
IT is hard to believe that Liverpool's mighty River Mersey rises in the old West Riding of Yorkshire. Well, at least one of its tributaries does, the River Tame. The Tame is fed from springs on the Saddleworth moors and flows south through the textile
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Teachers told to re-apply for their own jobs
STAFF at the troubled Deane School are re-applying for their own jobs this month in preparation for the school's fresh start in September. All 78 members of staff at the Deane School, including the headteacher Tony Hill, are having to submit job applications
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Costa Del Style
ALTHOUGH it attracts more than seven million tourists a year, Majorca has areas completely untouched by the hordes of revellers it is famous for. In the north of the island, beyond the ancient and beautiful town of Soller, lie tiny villages where tourist
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Golden oldie stars come out for Dave
A GALAXY of pop stars from the 60s and 70s will be dusting off their instruments to raise money to help an old musical mate. The golden oldies will be playing a concert to pay tribute and raise funds for an unsung hero of music from Bolton, Dave Morris
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Land of the Pharaoh
EGYPT is an awe-inspiring place. Bequeathed an astounding legacy of history by the ancient rule of the Pharaoh kings, the country boasts archaeological treasures of jaw-dropping beauty and size. When it comes to having the hairs on the back of your neck
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Computer hiccup holds up council tax payments
COUNCIL tax payers in Bolton are being chased for "missed" payments after a computer glitch left town hall coffers thousands of pounds light. Around 500 residents have been contacted by letter explaining that the computer fault had stopped money being
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New Queen of the seas
GAZING upward from the quayside, she resembles a giant, freshly-painted skyscraper shouldering majestically towards the leaden canopy of clouds . . . Then, deep below decks, a lone voice sings prophetically: "I believe I can touch the sky." And for one
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Cafe boom is coming to town
CAFE culture is slowly beginning to take off in Bolton with the announcement that a new coffee house is coming to town. Bosses at Caff Nero are set to open the borough's latest coffee shop on Deansgate at the end of the month. It will follow on from the
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Sam's small squad fears
SAM Allardyce saluted the character and the class of his players for their amazing fightback to record their first top flight victory at Ewood Park for 42 years. But the Reebok boss is refusing to let derby delight mask the faults that are beginning to
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What to see in Worsley
Worsley Delph, Built in 1759, Worsley Delph is an underground canal system, that stretches over 50 miles, as far as Farnworth. The labyrinth of passages is the reason why Worsley has applied for World Heritage Status. The Packet House, a Grade Two listed
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Those were the days...
THE Museum of Transport in Manchester has the biggest collection of beautifully restored vintage buses and coaches in the UK. More than 80 buses are housed in the museum, originating from 1890 to 1980, mainly from the North-west. Starting in the Upper
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Tower of London
FOUNDED almost a millennium ago, the Tower of London has protected, imprisoned, and housed both royalty and the common man. For many it has been the last sight they saw on earth, it has been the home of monarchs, British governments, notorious traitors
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Blue Planet Aquarium
IF you fancy a day out with a difference why not dive into the deep sea... at Ellesmere Port where the Blue Planet Aquarium is guaranteed to blow many similar attractions out of the water. Our two-and-a-half year old still talks about the "fishes above
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Astley Bridge Pool
REGISTRATION forms are available for the forthcoming season from the VBQ or phone P. Hughes. It has been decided that all home matches are Thursday. Teams consist of five players plus reserves playing to EPA rules. Cost of entry £40 with 100 per cent
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Bolton Pool League
THERE is a delegate's meeting on Tuesday at the Sharman Arms, Halliwell Road, starting 8pm. All teams must have a delegate present, failure to do so will result in that team having four points deducted from their league table. Also at the meeting, all
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Potter's patch
LONG live the Phoenix! This town stroll pays homage to Peter Kay with a saunter around Bolton's very own "Hollywood" -- Farnworth of course! Back in 1969 the big screen version of Bill Naughton's Spring and Port Wine brought the likes of James Mason,
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Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales
REMEMBER Malham from your school field trips? It has the finest examples of natural limestone features to be found in the north of England. It is also a popular port of call for groups of geography students investigating the processes of weathering and
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East Lancs Bowls
EAST Lancashire Premier Bowling League has vacancies for the forthcoming season. Matches are played on Sunday morning. If interested please contact Mr P Hodgkinson on 01254 721190.
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Royal Bowling
BOWLERS are wanted for the Royal Hotel B team, Farnworth. Anyone interested contact Les on 01204 794928 after 7pm. There are also vacancies for teams to play on the bowling green at The Royal Hotel any night except Thursday. Further details from Kelly
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Bury shoot down high-flying Swans
Bury 2 Swansea City 0: BURY ended an eight-match losing streak with a very special performance against Swansea. The look of delight on Graham Barrow's face at the final whistle said it all, as he celebrated his first game as permanent manager with a welcome
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Celtic take RMI to unwanted replay
Leigh RMI 1 Stalybridge 1: PHIL Starbuck would have preferred to have spent this week preparing for Saturday's vital relegation battle with Farnborough. But instead, another below par performance from RMI, means there is the hurdle of a replay tomorrow
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Samaritans help record 500 over festive break
BOLTON Samaritans was inundated with 500 calls over the Christmas and New Year season -- one of its busiest festive periods in years. The charity revealed it received 30 calls from people expressing suicidal feelings from Christmas Eve through to New
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The Piano Teacher
PILOT Mountain, North Carolina, is a town of only 2,500 inhabitants with a 1950s mindset doing its best to cope with the social upheavals of the 1970s. Miss Wilma, a widowed music teacher and organist, suddenly finds her quiet and long-empty house full
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Constable quizzed over car collision
A POLICE officer is under investigation after he was arrested in connection with a two-car collision. Constable Tariq Mahmood, from Farnworth, has been questioned by officers investigating a collision between an Alfa Romeo and a Peugeot 106, it has been
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My terror flight home from City match
A FORMER Bury Times journalist has spoken of his moment of terror when a light aircraft's engine exploded as he was flying home from a Premiership football match. Chris Bailey, now a sports writer for the Manchester Evening News, was travelling with Manchester
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Part-time soldiers prepare for Iraq
THE war in Iraq may be over but part-time soldiers are gearing up to play their part in building a new future for the country. The 207 (Manchester) Field Hospital (Volunteers) is to be sent to Shaibah, near Basra, to replace regular Army soldiers currently
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Golden oldie stars come out for Dave
A GALAXY of pop stars from the 60s and 70s will be dusting off their instruments to raise money to help an old musical mate. The golden oldies will be playing a concert to pay tribute and raise funds for an unsung hero of music from Bolton, Dave Morris
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Airport trio charged with murder
THREE men have been remanded in custody charged with murder following the death of a holidaymaker at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Father-of-three Michael Howard, 57,from Preston, was due to go to Spain with his wife when he died under the wheels of
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Rugby star helps kick crime into touch
SOME sports stars may have a bad image but rugby league ace Alan Hunte is not one of them. He's aiming to blow the whistle on street crime -- and he's giving away two season tickets for the Salford Reds to the most streetwise youngster. The Reds fans'
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Pop girls have Clea intentions
GIRL band singer Lynsey Brown and her three pop pals have been thrilling readers of a men's mag by posing in little more than their knickers. But here they are in a new picture, taken a couple of days ago, looking a little more sophisticated -- not to
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Race hots up for singles honours
ONLY the width of the wire separates the top players in all of the individual tables. Leading the Men Section One (Moonlight Club) is Wayne Merrick by two points from Steve Finch and Paul Baistow, with Brian Daniels and Wayne Clark just two points behind
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Derby Darts
TEAMS are urged to pay all subs as soon as possible. Results: 171 & Over: Dee Tong. 133 & Over: M Macari, F Melody 2; Mags Gorman M Heyes, M Higson, L Hulme, J Jones, T Larkin, D Lomax, K Owen, S Robinson, J Scott, A Scott, D Tonge 1.
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Sam on the defensive
SAM Allardyce is desperately searching for defensive cover after losing two left-backs in the space of four days. Simon Charlton is the latest victim, limping out of the Ewood action with a hamstring injury, having just switched to the number three berth
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Triple D League
THE Men's Individuals is on Monday at Rumworth & Hulton Conservative Club. Players to be at the venue for 8.10pm for 8.15 pm draw. Officials: J Speddy, M Bell, J Heyes and J Handley. Men's 180s: J Heyes (Rumworth/Hulton CC); P Evans (Volunteer); J
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Close matches and cry-offs
THE New Year saw the return of Bolton's two winter rounders leagues but not all of the players came back. Adlington did not turn up for their Farnworth League match on Sunday morning, while Bolton Castle and Hulton Lane Ladies failed to raise teams in
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Elite Ice Hockey League results and fixtures
Sunday: Manchester Phoenix 3 Belfast Giants 4 Basingstoke Bison 3 Nottingham Panthers 2 Cardiff Devils 3 Sheffield Steelers 2 Coventry Blaze 6 London Racers 4 FIXTURES Challenge Cup Wednesday Belfast Giants v Nottingham Panthers (semi-final 1st leg) Saturday
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Crafts and culture
With the weather not at its best during the first months of the year we've made a point of selecting a few indoor, as well as outdoor, attractions for all the family. Not too far away for a decent day out, Cheshire has lots to offer. Blakemere Craft Centre
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Amir closer to Olympic glory
TEENAGER Amir Khan is moving closer to his Olympic dream after British boxing officials agreed to consider him for this summer's Athens Games. The Amateur Boxing Association is looking to put forward the 17-year-old Bolton College student for the European
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Search is on for more umpires
THE Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers is running an umpiring training course through the winter. Organisers say that there has never been a more urgent need for more qualified men or women to officiate at games, with local leagues running short
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We just didn't defend well from start to finish, Souness
KEVIN Davies did not have to say anything in response to the boo-boys who jeered him at every opportunity on his return to Ewood -- Graeme Souness said it all in a sporting salute to the Wanderers striker's derby display. "What a waste of money!" was
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Berkovic can prove perfect pick-me-up
HARRY Redknapp believes the creative talents of Eyal Berkovic can help Portsmouth steer clear of relegation waters. The Israeli international joined Pompey in a £500,000 transfer from Manchester City last week, teaming up again with the manager he played
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The Reebok Week in Review
SATURDAY: KEVIN Nolan comes off the bench to deny Tranmere a slice of FA Cup glory with a 79th-minute equaliser at Prenton Park. Sam Allardyce makes nine changes for the third round tie and looks like paying the penalty for fielding an under-strength
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Is it the end for Mario?
THE arrival of Javi Moreno looks like signalling the end of Mario Jardel's Reebok adventure. The Brazilian striker was already struggling to force his way into the Premiership side and he is now even further down the pecking order. There has been no confirmation
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Kick by kick at Ewood Park
GOAL! 1 min: Nolan gets Wanderers off to a flying start, firing past Friedel after just 14 seconds. Davies is the provider, chasing Thome's long ball to the bye-line and fending off Taylor's challenge before hooking the ball back. GOAL! 3 mins: Gresko
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Sam's the man as stars lead tribute
THE smile on Sam Allardyce's face said it all. No, the successful Wanderers manager had not just won the league or even the Carling Cup - but he still had reason to celebrate. More than 800 people turned out to pay tribute to him at a Variety Club charity
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Dunstan Nine Card Don
THE Spinners Pub has closed and the team are now playing home matches from the Sharman Arms. Night of play is now Wednesday. The first round of the Harry Adams Memorial Trophy will be played on Wednesday. Draw: Stans Boys (Fox/Stork) v Starkie FA; Belle
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Packhorse routes to a moorland monument
JUST over the Yorkshire border, Stoodley Pike is a prominent landmark overlooking the textile towns of Calderdale. Perched high on a moorland plateau above Todmorden, the Pike was originally built in 1815 and it has intriguingly been regarded as a portent
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Cruising through Cheshire
THIS GENTLE walk links two canals winding through the foothills of the grand estate of Lyme Park. Starting at Disley village, we follow the Peak Forest Canal northwards as it heads high above the Goyt Valley on its way to Marple. Then we pass by fields
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Phoenix rue the game that got away
Manchester Phoenix 3 Belfast Giants 4 By Nigel McFarlane: MANCHESTER Phoenix battled back from two goals down but still managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Phoenix were ready for a hard, physical game after the bruising dished out by Belfast
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Fire at scout hut
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a small blaze at a derelict Scout hut in St Mary's Road, Walkden, on Saturday.
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Phones stolen
TWO teenagers were threatened by two men and forced to hand over their mobile phones and cash to two thieves on push bikes. They were approached in Sangate Road, Prestwich, on Friday shortly before midnight.
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Man, 60, hurt
A 60-year-old man was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital with minor injuries after he was hit by a car. The pensioner was knocked down in Chorley Old Road, near to Morrisons, shortly after 11am on Saturday. He was not believed to have been seriously injured
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Post raid knife terror
A KNIFEMAN threatened to kill a customer in a gang raid at a post office in Leigh. The gang, who were also armed with a pepper spray, ran into the premises in Mosley Common Road at around 2.20pm on Friday. One of the robbers grabbed hold of a 61-year-old
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Appeal to mystery death crash helpers
AN 85-YEAR-OLD woman died after she was struck by a car driven by an 83-year-old man. Annie Loughrey was crossing Bury Old Road, Prestwich, on Friday at about 9am when she was struck by a Ford Fiesta . The pensioner, of Bury Old Road, suffered serious
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Jay-Jay in African Nations Cup training riddle
JAY-JAY Okocha's African Nations Cup preparations were clouded by uncertainty on Monday when national coach Christian Chukwu insisted he must report for duty while club boss Sam Allardyce said: "He'll go when he's ready." The revelation that Nigerian
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Bolton Winter Netball League
RESULTS: Division One: Bolton Seniors 18 Robert Shaw 36; Chequers 27 IJ Webb 26; Tobutt Sports 10 Sharples 45; Walkden A 21 DB 3 30. Division Two: CB's 26 Pirtek Ladies 13; Dreams & Drapes 27 Originals 31; Eagley Sports 19 High Spirits 34; Skillsoft
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Let the lakes wash away your stress
THE Lake District is the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of modern day life. If you could bottle the relaxing effects of the Cumbrian capital of calm you'd make a fortune. The Lakes conjure up images of hills, water, boats, tea rooms, pubs
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New 11-up game suits Premier teams in the cup
THE second round of the Bolton League's Warburton Cup did not record any surprise results. It would appear that the 11 up game has made it more difficult to produce handicaps which give the teams in the lower divisions a chance of knocking out more elevated
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Clean sweep for Harriers quartet
ALL four Horwich RMI Harriers competing in last Saturday's Lancashire AA Cross-Country Championships came away with medals. Katie Ingram struck gold in the Junior Women's (under-20) category at the championships, held at Witton Park, Blackburn. Suzanne
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Bolton Hospice Domino League
THE first round of Sam Smith Team KO will be played on Wednesday, January 28. All teams are automatically entered into this competition. Any team not wishing to play must contact the secretary on 07803 258426 or 01204 847291 asap. The first round draw
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Centurions wanted end to play-offs
LEIGH Centurions were one of the rebel National League clubs who wanted to scrap the play-off system as a means of deciding promotion to Super League. Though they were heavily defeated in a vote on Tuesday, Hilton Park officials remain convinced that
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Stunned Boro are hit for six
Gainsborough Trinity 6 Radcliffe Borough 2: BOROUGH crumbled to another heavy defeat against a very impressive Gainsborough Trinity. A mistake by Neil Whitworth let in Lee Ellington for the opening goal after only eight minutes and things got worse when
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My terror flight home from City match
A FORMER Bury Times journalist has spoken of his moment of terror when a light aircraft's engine exploded as he was flying home from a Premiership football match. Chris Bailey, now a sports writer for the Manchester Evening News, was travelling with Manchester
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Tabloid Nation
BELIEVE it or not, the Daily Mirror began life as "the first daily newspaper in the world produced for and by gentlewomen". That was back in 1903, and the editor's room was later described as being like a woman's boudoir, with dainty wall mirrors, chintz
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Who Do You Think You Are Kidding!
COLIN Bean is not a name that readily springs to mind in connection with Dad's Army. Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn and Ian Lavender are among the more starry names associated with the television series. But Wigan-born Bean was in 80 episodes
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Bridal fair attracts 2,000
ENGAGED couples from all over the North-west came to the Bolton Evening News's first bridal fair of 2004. Nearly 2,000 people attended the fair at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Manchester Road, Blackrod, which featured stalls covering everything from flowers
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Right chips for lost dogs
THE number of stray dogs in the North-west rose by 11 per cent last year. More than 16,000 dogs were recovered from the region's streets, said the Dogs Trust. David Wright, its North-west campaigns manager, believes many dogs go missing as a result of
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Blaze woman's rescuers praised
FIREFIGHTERS have praised two neighbours who pulled a 52-year-old woman from her burning first floor flat. The men, in their 30s, heard her screams after she woke to find her home filled with smoke at around 4am on Saturdayday. They kicked down the front
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Home from home for balloons
BALLOONS released from Warrington Town Hall in celebration of National Poetry Day have landed more than 1,300 miles away in Italy - in the garden of a villa owned by an English family! Poems written by young people from across Warrington, as well as local
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Moment of terror on soccer air trip
A PASSENGER has spoken of his moment of terror when a light aircraft's engine exploded as the plane was flying home Manchester City directors from a Premiership football match. Chris Bailey, a former Bury Times journalist who is now a sports writer in
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Rename bid falls at first hurdle
CONTROVERSIAL councillor Guy Harkin has been slapped down by his Labour colleagues over his proposal to change Bolton's name. Bolton, or Bolton-le-Moors: The Great Debate The deputy council leader's ambitious plan to rebrand the borough as Bolton-le-Moors
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Teachers told to re-apply for their own jobs
STAFF at the troubled Deane School are re-applying for their own jobs this month in preparation for the school's fresh start in September. All 78 members of staff at the Deane School, including the headteacher Tony Hill, are having to submit job applications
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Founders Darts
LAST week's winner of the Founders Darts KO was Bernie Jones, beating Dave Tripper in the final. Losing semi finalists were Jay Davenport and Tony Cross, and the best lady went to Jay Davenport.
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Halliwell Darts
SHAUN Liptrot won Friday night's Darts Knockout at Halliwell Con Club. Phil Evans was the unlucky loser. Mo Taylor won best lady prize. Sunday night finalists were Bernard Jones and Wayne Merrick. Alison also won best lady prize. Knockout every Friday
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Little Lever Darts
WILL all Men Section A captains please note, there will be a seeding meeting at the White Horse on Wednesday at 8pm. Individual Finalists: Men Section A: A Davenport, J Warburton, D Berry, A Brocklehurst. Men Section B: B Sharratt, D Jackson, T Graveson
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Sam - The Loan Ranger
SAM Allardyce, who is once again having to react to a situation rather than being pro-active in the transfer market, knows he has no option in the current financial climate but to take the loan and short-term contract route as he searches for reinforcements
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Astley Bridge Darts League
THE ladies round the board pairs will be on Monday, January 12, at Halliwell Con Club, draw will be at 8.30pm, free entry. The men's round the board pairs will be on January 19, also at Halliwell Con Club. The league fees must be in by the end of January
