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Bosses get the boot and it's just the job!
BEING told to clear your desk is every company director's worst nightmare. But not for three Bolton bosses who have just been kicked out of their offices. The trio at Bolton's MDA office letting headquarters in Manchester Road -- finance director Stuart
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Fighting time
THE ballot is the secret and democratic process of voting. It is our right we must defend it. Only a dictatorial government would deny the people their rights and we must suspect the government's reason for so doing, as devious. Bolton should ask other
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Schools set a pathetic example
ACCORDING to the Bolton Evening News front page, January 28, at least four schools had to close because the staff couldn't get in, due to two inches of snow. What a shame! Any excuse! How does everyone else manage? Was the hospital closed also? Garages
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Compassion torn apart
I APPLAUD Penelope Dickinson (Letters, January 22), and all other equine lovers who want to fight the Government over plans to reintroduce the live export of horses and ponies for slaughter. She welcomes the support, lack of compassion of the local huntsman
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These wages call for an explanation
ON reading the letter written by Mr Peter Johnston (January 21), one could be forgiven for thinking the Housing Director is but a phantom or perhaps like myself a very shy person, who doesn't like their name published. I will admit Peter is far better
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Buses in need of back-up
IT was interesting to read your reporter Robert Johnson's article, "First Bus is told to do better". I have been complaining since 1999 about the reliability of its services, and I would like to know what GMPTE can do about it if the services don't improve
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McDonald gives back word!
RAMSBOTTOM Cricket Club have failed in their bid to sign Australian all-rounder Andrew McDonald. The Victoria ace has told the Rams that he will not be joining them despite agreeing terms with the Lancashire League club. It is thought the player is in
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Bills shock for OAPs
HEATING bills for up to 1,000 Bolton pensioners could leap as part of a massive programme of council price rises and cutbacks in services. The cost of keeping warm, getting married, and being buried are all set to rise in April as town hall bosses attempt
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Sam eyeys the man from Guatemala
GUATEMALAN striker Dwight Pezzarrossi is close to convincing Allardyce that he deserves a crack at the Premiership. The 24-year-old from Communicaciones, has impressed during a trial at the Reebok. He has also played in Spain, Argentina and Chile and
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Aston Villa 2, Wanderers 0: Reaction and all our reports
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock reported from the Villa Park. Find reaction and The Big Match Verdict plus reports from all matches this season
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Overnight in Cardiff for £70
AMONG the many packages available for the Carling Cup Final in Cardiff is the folllowing . The Bolton Evening News Reader Travel service is offering an package including coach travel and an overnight hotel stay with full English breakfast for £69.95.
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Jay-Jay set for SA crunch
JAY-JAY Okocha could be back in Bolton next week if Nigeria fail to beat South Africa in the second of their group games on Saturday (live on British Eurosport, 1pm) but he is confident of extending his stay in Tunisia. "We thought we were just going
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Sam in the Euro fast lane
IF he could find the time, Sam Allardyce might just sit back and consider what he has achieved since he stepped into the Reebok breach little more than four years ago. But that's a big "if" for the workaholic Wanderers' boss. He hasn't even had time yet
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Grit was offered to ice hit schools
SCHOOL chiefs snubbed the chance to stock up with salt to grit pathways and school yards during bad weather, a highways boss has claimed. A number of Bolton schools -- 13 on Wednesday and nine on Thursday -- shut their doors when snowy and icy weather
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Shopping for love
Love in window A CHARITY is urging people to help mend real broken hearts on Valentine's Day. For a suggested £1 donation, the British Heart Foundation wants people to write a love note to their Valentine and post it in the window of one of their local
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MP changes surgery date
DAVID Crausby, MP for Bolton North-east, has changed the date of his next surgery. It will now be held at Bolton Town Hall's Loyals Lounge between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on Friday. No appointments are necessary.
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Cars in freak pile-up
DRIVERS returning to their cars had a shock to see they had slid sideways into each other as the ice melted under their wheels The bizarre incident happened yesterday afternoon in a car park off Bank Street, Bolton. One motorist said: "I couldn't believe
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Now pupils teach classes
WESTHOUGHTON High School turned to Carling Cup finalists Bolton Wanderers to help launch a new project where youngsters will teach their adult relatives about computers. Under the scheme, key stage three pupils will bring relatives to school for lessons
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Man found on road with head injuries
A 40-year-old man was found collapsed in the middle of a road in Breightmet in the early hours. Paramedics were called to Blair Lane shortly before 2am after receiving a report of a man lying on the road. He had suffered a serious head injury and was
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Invite for air corps cadet hopefuls
THE Air Training Corps in Bolton is appealing for adventure-loving teenagers to go along to an opening evening next month. The 80 (Bolton) Squadron wants 13 to 18-year-olds to attend the night on February 12, to look at what activities are on offer for
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School has good report from MP
AN MP has sent his congratulations to a Chorley High School on securing Specialist Science Status. Lindsay Hoyle, MP for Chorley, is delighted that the Secretary of State for Education has awarded Albany High School the prestigious status. The secondary
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Ambulance service is second best
GREATER Manchester Ambulance Service is the second best in the country for answering 999 calls. Figures were recorded for the month of December for all ambulance services in England answering category A emergency 999 calls -- which must be reached within
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Howey set to play
STEVE Howey has finalised his transfer from Leicester City, confident that he is joining an established top-flight club. The former Newcastle and Manchester City centre-back passed a medical on Thursday and on Friday had his transfer registered in time
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Now pupils teach classes
WESTHOUGHTON High School turned to Carling Cup finalists Bolton Wanderers to help launch a new project where youngsters will teach their adult relatives about computers. Under the scheme, key stage three pupils will bring relatives to school for lessons
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School's great report from inspectors
A SPECIAL school in Tonge Moor has received top marks from education watchdogs. Firwood School, in Crompton Way, is providing a first class education to secondary pupils with learning disabilities, according to inspectors from the Office for Standards
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Giggs junior awaits Colls
ATHERTON Collieries aim to bounce back from a defeat when they travel to Bacup Borough in the North West Counties League First Division. Bacup's line-up is expected to include Rhodri Giggs, the younger brother of Manchester United winger Ryan. Alan Lord's
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Former council clerk dies, 82
A FORMER clerk to Atherton Urban District Council, Kenneth Hanney, has died. He was 82. War hero Mr Hanney, a pilot officer in the RAF who trained in Canada, was awarded the DFC, Distinguished Service Cross, for his bravery. The former Leigh Grammar boy
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Mum's plea to missing daughter
A CONCERNED mother has appealed to her missing daughter to let her know she is safe and well. Pamela Stapleton, of Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, last saw her daughter Janet Malseed, aged 25, on Boxing Day. Janet, of Wrenbury Drive, Sharples, then gave up
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Strike enters second day
CIVIL servants are on Friday taking part in the second day of a 48-hour strike over pay. With 40 Bolton court staff joining the dispute, only county court hearings took place in the town yesterday. Union chiefs leading industrial action at Bolton Crown
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Ruth says young writers have talent to go all the way
BEST-selling author Ruth Hamilton has hailed four Bolton youngsters as her "possible successors" after a writing competition revealed their talent. Ruth -- born in Bolton but now living on Merseyside -- had got together with the Bolton Evening News to
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Parents' fury over school's name change
PARENTS are protesting after a decision was made to change the name of a historic village primary school without any consultation. Governors at Adlington Primary are renaming the Park Road school White Bear Primary School to create a new identity and
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Statuette to be star of show in town's museum
HUNDREDS of visitors are expected to flock to Bolton Museum this weekend for a long-awaited glimpse of the showpiece Amarna Princess statuette. The ancient Egyptian sculpture, which is being exhibited in the town for the first time, is set to take pride
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Battler Annie dies at 107
HER life has spanned three centuries -- taking in the first and second world wars, many conflicts in the Middle East and fighting in Argentina. But, sadly, battler Annie Woodcock -- one of Bolton's oldest women -- has died, aged 107. The mother-of-one
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George Best on drink drive charge
FORMER footballer George Best has been charged with drink driving in England. Police say they stopped the former Manchester United player in Merton, south-west London, shortly after midnight. He was found to be two times above the legal alcohol limit
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Phoenix Dave launches comedy talent hunt
PHOENIX Nights star Dave Spikey told budding young comedians about the time he contemplated climbing out of a toilet window after a disastrous night on stage when he first started performing live. The stand-up comedian and writer was in Manchester for
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Transfer deadline
PREMIERSHIP clubs signing foreign players have until midnight on Saturday to lodge their applications for international clearance, but they will be able to sign England-based players up to 5pm on Monday.
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Panto success
I WRITE on behalf of the director, backstage crew, and cast, of Victoria Hall Amateur Dramatics Society, to thank everyone who came to see our recent production of the traditional family pantomime "Aladdin". We wish to express our gratitude to everyone
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A rough deal for road users
HAVING early warnings of severe weather, of potential snow and even blizzards, has made the country stand up and listen. Local news has been reporting all week how local councils were preparing not to get caught out this year, guaranteeing the safety
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On this day - January 29
1728 John Gay's The Beggar's Opera was first performed, with a score derived from popular ballads of the time. 1820 George III, longest-lived and longest-reigning King of England, died at Windsor aged 81. 1856 Queen Victoria instituted Britain's highest
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Icy blasts from the past
SO, you think this week's weather has been bad . . . the reality is that we simply do not have winters like we used to. A quick glance through the Bolton Evening News' Looking Back picture archives reveals that winters of yesteryear were much worse than
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On this day - January 30
1606 Sir Everard Digby, Thomas Winter, John Grant and Thomas Bates were hung, drawn and quartered for their part in Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot. 1649 Charles I, convicted of treason, was beheaded on a scaffold outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall.
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Time to focus on Valley test - Frandsen
PER Frandsen is confident there will be no cup hangovers when Wanderers return to Premiership action at Charlton on Saturday. The determined Dane returned to the side at Aston Villa, where he played a key role in helping secure a place in the Carling
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A gentler giant than we thought?
HE may be one of the Elite Ice Hockey League's big hitters, and he's certainly the player the Manchester fans love to hate, but has history misjudged Belfast hard man Paxton Schulte? Nigel McFarlane reports . . IN the spring of 1999, things looked rosy
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Parents' fury over school's name change
PARENTS are protesting after a decision was made to change the name of a historic village primary school without any consultation. Governors at Adlington Primary are renaming the Park Road school White Bear Primary School to create a new identity and
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Hearty support for charity raffle
BOLTON Cardiac Support Group has raised £1,032.85 from a Christmas raffle. The voluntary organisation works closely with the Bolton Coronary Care Appeal Team, which has a state-of-the-art Coronary Care Unit. Anne Kaneen, Chairman of the Bolton Cardiac
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Lunchtime concert
THE first concert in St Andrew and St George URC's 22nd series of events on February 5, from 12.45 to 1.30 pm, features Eccles Sixth Form College students, under the direction of their Music Co-ordinator,conducted by Jeremy Plummer. The students will
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Statuette to be star of show in town's museum
HUNDREDS of visitors are expected to flock to Bolton Museum this weekend for a long-awaited glimpse of the showpiece Amarna Princess statuette. The ancient Egyptian sculpture, which is being exhibited in the town for the first time, is set to take pride
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Call for winter fell racers
THE annual Winter Hill Fell Race takes place on Sunday, February 15. The 11-mile race includes a 2,700ft climb and is not suitable for novices. Starting at 10am from Higher Rivington Barn, Rivington Lane, Horwich, the race visits nine check-points before
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Community centre shuts for revamp
A COMMUNITY centre is set to close its doors for a much-needed makeover. Beesley Green Community Centre, in Greenleach Lane, Roe Green, Worsley, is to close on Monday for 11 weeks. Floors will be raised to one level and a new kitchen and meeting rooms
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Sam may miss Charlton clash
SAM Allardyce is prepared to miss Wanderers' Premiership game at Charlton, if it means securing one of the three players he is desperate to sign before the transfer deadline. The Bolton boss is not playing down the importance of the match at The Valley
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School has good report from MP
AN MP has sent his congratulations to a Chorley High School on securing Specialist Science Status. Lindsay Hoyle, MP for Chorley, is delighted that the Secretary of State for Education has awarded Albany High School the prestigious status. The secondary
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Ruth says young writers have talent to go all the way
BEST-selling author Ruth Hamilton has hailed four Bolton youngsters as her "possible successors" after a writing competition revealed their talent. Ruth -- born in Bolton but now living on Merseyside -- had got together with the Bolton Evening News to
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Cash-strapped club asks for a sporting chance
A RUGBY club has issued a last-ditch plea to town hall chiefs, saying they will disappear in a matter of months without help. Committee members at Westhoughton Lions Rugby League Club have written to Bolton Council chief executive Bernard Knight, asking
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Eager Leigh plot route to Arriva Trains final
LEIGH Centurions finally get down to business this weekend. Darren Abram's re-vamped squad will kick off their 2004 campaign with a tricky visit to revitalised Swinton in the opening exchange of the Arriva Trains Cup on Sunday. The newlook Centurions
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Bolton boys aim to bounce back
BOLTON under-15s host Salford at Hacken Lane in the Greater Manchester Schools' League. Jason Nash's side suffered their heaviest defeat of the season last Saturday when they lost 7-1 at Stockport in the County Cup quarter-finals. Bury under-15s visit
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Eventful times for the LR men
AN eventful week for Atherton LR will come to an end when they travel to St Helens Town in the NWCL Division One . Rovers lost 6-5 at home to Nantwich Town last Saturday, despite a goal from 17-year-old keeper Ashley Timms. Then striker Ben Obong hit
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Ipswich show Luker interest
by Peter Collins IPSWICH Town, Crewe Alexandra and QPR are all watching Radcliffe Borough defender Davey Luker. The 22-year-old is also attracting attention from Cambridge United and Rochdale. Dale boss Steve Parkin has already asked to take the defender
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Senior fixtures
FRIDAY Nationwide Division Two Sheff Wed v Wycombe (7.45pm) Nationwide Division Three Doncaster v Northampton (7.45pm) SATURDAY Barclaycard Premiership Birmingham v Newcastle Charlton v Bolton Fulham v Tottenham Leeds v Middlesbrough Leicester v Aston
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Local weekend fixtures
Lancashire Amateur League Premier Division: Gregorians v Little Lever SC; Old Blackburnians v Radcliffe Amateurs; Bolton County v Rochdale St Clements; Bolton Lads Club v Hesketh Casuals. Division One: Mostonians v Horwich RMI; Astley Bridge Sladians
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School's great report from inspectors
A SPECIAL school in Tonge Moor has received top marks from education watchdogs. Firwood School, in Crompton Way, is providing a first class education to secondary pupils with learning disabilities, according to inspectors from the Office for Standards
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Crash teenager fights for life
A TEENAGER is fighting for life after his car ploughed into a pedestrian crossing in Horwich. It took firefighters more than an hour to free the 19-year-old driver from the wreckage of the Peugeot 106 in Chorley New Road. The teenager, from Blackrod,
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Fake kits are the new weapon in drugs war
A NEW tool is being used to educate Bolton parents and children about the dangers of drugs. Packed with fake examples of heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis and other illegal drugs, the "drug box" has been heralded as one of the best educational tools
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Lunchtime concert
THE first concert in St Andrew and St George URC's 22nd series of events on February 5, from 12.45 to 1.30 pm, features Eccles Sixth Form College students, under the direction of their Music Co-ordinator,conducted by Jeremy Plummer. The students will
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Bolton, Bury Mini League results
WITH the poor weather forcaste for the next few weeks, will all U9s managers please make sure you can switch the match at late notice, even cup games must be switched. The holiday period comes up in February, please arrange matches between yourselves
