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Olympics to spark training bug
AS hype for the Olympics moves up a gear, expect to be affected by the fitness bug. Watching finely-honed athletes doing their stuff can persuade the most avid couch potato to do some exercise. Olympic athletes may be a different species from the rest
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Far too much talent to be a Pop Idol
JAVINE Hilton is the popular contestant who was voted off Pop Idol and didn't make it to the Girls Aloud pop group. She was always the one with the best voice - soulful and powerful - and there was controversy when she left. She is now a successful solo
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Yobs are becoming a majority
I AGREE with Chris Bateman (Bolton Evening News, Monday, August 9). Decency in this society is descending rapidly due to yob culture and the people who cannot be bothered to do anything about its decline. My husband and I had the misfortune to travel
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Distortion of Greater Manchester
MR Smith (Bolton Evening News, August 10) seems to confuse administrative arrangements with identity. The present area administered by the county council does not define "Lancashire", any more than the old one did. The LCC never administered Bolton, which
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Weekend games
SATURDAY Bolton Association: Adlington v Walshaw; Blackrod v Atherton; Clifton v Edgworth; Elton v Little Hulton; Golborne v Spring View; Lostock v Daisy Hill; Standish v Astley & Tyldesley Colls. Bolton League: Kearsley v Egerton; Bradshaw v Farnworth
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Police hunt death crash driver
A DRIVER is being hunted after a crash in which a woman passenger died. The woman was trapped in the wreckage of a car which swerved to avoid a speeding vehicle which was on the wrong side of the road. The driver of the speeding car failed to stop after
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Watkinson defiant after poor opening
LANCASHIRE coach Mike Watkinson admits they may have made the wrong decision by batting first on the opening day against Surrey at Whitgift School. He had to watch as his side was bowled out for 210 and then saw Surrey reach 144-2 by the close of this
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On this day - August 12
1762: George IV, King of England, eldest son of the insane George III, was born. He did little to enhance the crown, being too fond of wine and women. 1851: The Hundred Guinea Cup was offered by the Royal Yacht Squadron for a race around the Isle of Wight
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Police called to house blaze
A SUSPICIOUS fire at a house in Bury is being investigated. Police were called to a blaze at a disused premises in Hudcar Lane on Wednesday at around 10pm. Rubbish had been set on fire in the roof space and in a ground floor room.
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Call for donors
EVERY day more than 1,500 units of blood are needed in the North-west. You can help by donating at: the Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton on September 1 (1-3pm and 5-9pm), The Monaco Ballroom, Atherton Road, Hindley on September 2 (1-3pm and 5-9pm)
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Channel success for swimmers
A SPORTS centre lifeguard from Atherton was in a team of swimmers who swam in relay across the English Channel. Phil Taylor, who works at Howe Bridge sports centre, was part of a six-strong Warrington Dolphins Swimming Club team who swam from Dover to
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Tribute to fallen war colleagues
EX-SERVICEMEN in Bolton will pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the Far East during the Second World War when they commemorate the 59th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day on Sunday. Standard bearers representing veterans from Bolton branches
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Man, 74, hurt in burglary
A 74-YEAR-OLD man from Leigh is recovering in hospital after he was attacked by a burglar. The pensioner was watching television at his house in Mosley Common last Thursday when he answered a knock at his door. A man pushed his way into the pensioner's
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Shoplifter made off without paying hotel bill
A SHOPLIFTER who made off without paying for a hotel bill was jailed for a total of four months by Rochdale magistrates. Neil George Corness, aged 40, of Holmfield Green, Deane, Bolton, had recently been released from a 10-month prison sentence when he
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Blue's Simon will play at night out for youngsters
POP heart-throb Simon Webbe from chart-toppers Blue is set to wow Bolton youngsters in a rare appearance at an under-18s night later this month. The Manchester-born star, who regularly plays to sold-out arena audiences alongside his bandmates, will perform
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Music and candlelight
A CLASSICAL concert with a difference is being staged as part of Bolton Festival. On Friday, August 27, the renowned Locrian Ensemble makes its Bolton debut at the Albert Halls under the musical direction of Justin Pearson. Their concert - Mozart by Candlelight
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Demolition work set to start in problem road
THE demolition of more than 50 properties on a vandal-plagued road is likely to begin towards the end of this year, according to housing bosses. The partial demolition of Breightmet's decaying Greenroyd Avenue, and the restoration of remaining homes,
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Arresting day at police station
POLICE opened their doors to youngsters in a bid to cut down on anti-social behaviour during the school holidays. Thirty children, aged 11 to 15, went to Bolton Central Police Station yesterday as part of an initiative aimed at curbing bad behaviour this
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5,000 expected at two-day Mela festival
MORE than 5,000 people are expected to attend this weekend's sixth Bolton Mela festival. Live music on two stages, a fashion show and a firework display are some of the attractions on offer for the two-day event, which aims to promote community celebration
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Tribute to fallen war colleagues
EX-SERVICEMEN in Bolton will pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the Far East during the Second World War when they commemorate the 59th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day on Sunday. Standard bearers representing veterans from Bolton branches
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Happy hols with website pet sitting
IT is the kind of scheme that could see dogs howling with approval. That's because Bolton is one of a handful of pilot towns chosen for Britain's first pet-sitting service using the internet. PetSitterSwap.com is a website service starting on Saturday
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Woman accidentally took fatal dose of painkillers
A DIABETIC woman died after accidentally overdosing on a painkilling drug, an inquest has heard. Dawn Rodger, aged 46, took a fatal dose of her prescribed painkiller fentanyl after she became confused when she began to suffer the onset of a hypoglycaemic
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Seeds sown for community garden
RESIDENTS are ready to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to help transform derelict land in Breightmet into a horticultural paradise. A hectare of land on Red Lane is earmarked for a £50,000 project to create a produce-filled community garden
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Howey's honoured to fly the flag
KATE Howey said she was "chuffed to mintballs" after being handed the honour of carrying the British flag at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on Friday. Britain's most famous woman judo player becomes the first woman for 20 years to lead out
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Athens dream is a hurdle too far for top trio
DREAMS of Olympic glory were dashed for three top sportsmen when they missed out on selection for the team for Athens. Double Olympian canoeist Paul Ratcliffe, middle distance athlete Peter Riley and world class taekwan-do star Amarpal Singh will now
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Crossing earmarked for accident blackspot
CAMPAIGNERS have won their fight for a pedestrian crossing at a junction where a 13-year-old girl was killed this week. Residents had argued that children's lives were at risk every day at the junction of Albert Road and Longcauseway. Two years ago a
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Reebok to suit Anfield misfit
SAM Allardyce is confident he can handle Liverpool misfit striker El-Hadji Diouf, if he can prise him away from Liverpool. The Senegal international had a reputation for hitting the nightclubs in France but the Wanderers boss will not let that stand in
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Sam plays percentage game for Europe
SAM Allardyce gave his happy Wanderers a pre-season confidence boost today, when he highlighted just two key areas where a marginal improvement can fire them into Europe. The Reebok boss has studied the statistics, and is convinced an improvement of as
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ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY v ELTON
Astley & Tyldesley A Groves b Foy...16 J Cutt b Foy...1 R Bennett b Fitton...63 A Rostron c Foy b Fitton...9 S Nicklin not out...30 R Smith lbw Fitton...0 R Waterworth run out...1 P Bennett c Read b Goddard...2 D Groves c Goddard b Fitton...0 S Walsh
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Latest results
Horwich Shield: Astra Ladies 176 Future XI 228(D). Healey Karwat Handicap Quarter Finals: Apollo Ladies (15) 116 Gaskell Ladies 161; Dale XI (40) 180 Horwich RMI 161; LLCC A 122 BRUFC (scr) 156(D); Lower Pools XI (10) 145(D) Crompton XI 88l. Dorothy Clarke
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Latest tables
Section A P W D L Pt L/Lever XI... 14 13 0 1 26 Rupert Lds A... 14 13 0 1 26 D/Lever C&SC A... 14 12 0 2 24 Nationwide XI... 14 8 1 5 17 Heaton XI... 14 5 2 7 12 Aspull Lds XI... 14 5 1 8 11 Heaton CC A... 14 5 0 9 10 D/Lever C&SC B... 14 4 0
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Sporting starlet wins five out of five matches
DANIEL Cox, the tennis prodigy sponsored by Bolton Wanderers, has flown to Munich for three weeks of tough tournament action, but at the peak of his form after leading Great Britain to a world title. The 13-year-old former Rivington and Blackrod High
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Are you game for a seaside safari?
THRILL seekers will soon have the chance to journey on a real African safari when Blackpool Pleasure Beach unveils its latest whiteknuckle attraction. Daredevils are ready to spot leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles and lions when they jump aboard Wild Earth
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Families told to lock up and be safe in sun
GREATER Manchester Police's Chief Constable Michael Todd "locked up" residents on Thursday. He fitted window and door locks at homes in Halliwell as part of an initiative to reduce burglaries in Bolton. Over the summer months, people tend to leave their
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Mother dies in rickshaw crash on holiday trip
A MOTHER-of-four has been killed in a road accident while riding in a rickshaw on the last day of a family holiday in Cuba. Gillian Owens, aged 45, was returning from a trip to swim with dolphins with her husband Tony and 12-year-old daughter Georgia
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My battle for all pregnant workers' rights
A RECRUITMENT expert claimed she was forced to resign because of the way she was treated by her boss when she became pregnant. Mary Siergiejew resigned from Retail Personnel Solutions in Bolton claiming that her boss had treated her unfairly after she
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Bloom town
HORWICH is celebrating another successful year for its annual gardening competition. More than 80 local residents and businesses entered the six main categories in this year's Horwich in Bloom. Judging took place this month and winners were chosen for
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Picking up pieces of battered lives
THEY still arrive with a binbag of hastily-grabbed possessions and with wide-eyed, bewildered children in tow. More than 30 years may have passed since Fortalice - named from the French for "a place of safety" - first opened its doors to victims of domestic
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Comic Dave's one man stand for heart unit
BOLTON comedian Dave Spikey is performing a one-off stand-up concert at the town's Albert Halls to help out the hospital where he worked for 30 years. The Phoenix Nights star made it in showbusiness after spending years plucking up the courage to leave
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Vernon's childcare film goes on local release
A HEALTH and safety video for nursery staff featuring Bolton TV celebrity and dad-to-be Vernon Kay has been released. The presenter appeared in many scenes and narrated the film, which provides instruction for new playworkers and nursery staff in Bolton
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Passport photos raise a smile
THE UK Passport Service is banning smiling on future passport pictures. They insist it is for security reasons, but a quick glance at most people's passports reveal that a large number of us apparently already look like members of Black September. Fortunately
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Soap star with bright future
WATCH out for the next career moves from Emmerdale actress Amy Nuttall. The 22-year-old, who grew up in Lostock and went to Bury Grammar School, is leaving the rural soap. She is not only blessed with acting talent but also has a lovely singing voice,
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We're all losers in no-go zone
nIT'S a great shame that parts of Little Hulton are becoming no-go areas for public transport, thanks to the yobs. Bus services have already been disrupted because of stone-throwing youths. Now, taxi drivers are threatening to boycott the area after Saturday
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Society turns a blind eye to yobs
VANDALS deface a memorial in a Farnworth park. A Westhoughton shopkeeper is forced to shut up shop after being raided 20 times. Then a woman in a wheelchair is tipped to the ground by a gang of would-be thieves - and local shoppers just watch. People
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Shop shame
REGARDING the plight of small businesses. It is such a shame when small businesses such as the chip shop on Melville Street, have to close. They serve the community, and then they are closed down at the whim of others. There has been a chip shop there
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Community needs help against thugs
I AM writing this letter to highlight the concerns the people of Bradshaw and Harwood have with regard to the growing number of incidents caused by yobs on Safeway car park and petrol station in Harwood. It is impossible for ordinary folk to walk around
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Some crimes are worse than others
ELSIE King is, of course, quite right to point out that many dreadful crimes are committed in war, indeed, for some of us, war itself is a crime. Nonetheless, there are some crimes that are worse than others. Shimon Perez, whom one would have expected
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Army would be a better deterrent than prison
I HAVE suggested in past letters, that instead of sending young offenders to our overcrowded "universities of crime", we should perhaps send them to the army to serve their time. Watching the superb Bad Lads Army on TV at the moment reinforced my belief
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Animals ruining graveyard
From the Evening News, August 12, 1904: THE graveyard of Rawdon, near Leeds, seems scarcely in harmony with the simple grandeur suggested by the "Elegy in a County Churchyard." According to evidence given at an ecclesiastical inquiry, held by direction
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Coach crash horror relived
A FATHER and son from Bolton have described the terrifying moment when their packed tourist coach careered 180ft down a verge, killing five Britons. Retired college lecturer Don Astley, aged 57, and his 16-year-old son Ian were thrown from the vehicle
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Rivals to battle for pairs prize
events:League Rules: Monday, August 16. World Rules: Wednesday, August 18. AGM Winter League: Monday, August 23. First Four Team of Champion of Champions: Wednesday, August 25. Bank Holiday: Monday, August 30. Second Four Teams of Champion of Champions
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Lady in red is final star
FLAT green bowler Janet Cropper produced the best performance ever by a Lancashire player in the English Women's Bowling Association National Championships. The Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club player reached the final of the two-wood singles at Leamington
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Thumbs up for Scouts!
BY 1981, Scout camps were more sophisticated. Cub Scouts of the 33rd Bolton St John's Pack, Bromley Cross, are seen here at the Mountain Rescue Centre, Ambleside, during a four-day holiday in the Lake District.
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Learning a trade
THE picture of the Victoria Restaurant - the one which used to be where the Wellsprings office block stands now - has prompted many reminiscences. Jeff Gilpin, of Queens Avenue, Bromley Cross, known to many as the Grand Marshal who leads the French Quarter
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Scouts troop on through the war
RECENT scouting pictures on this page prompted a visit to the office from 76-year-old Ted Holden. Mr Holden, of Bishops Road, Bolton, brought copies of these Bolton Evening News photographs taken in 1944. At the time he was the 17-year-old patrol leader
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Soap is a big turn off
TV is suffering a summer slump. Ratings have fallen dramatically, and advertisers may have to be refunded. If you want to know why viewers are turning off in droves, just catch any episode of EastEnders. I defy you not to lapse into a severe depression
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New Mayor reaches out to old friends
THE Mayor of Bolton Cllr Prentice Howarth has decided it is time to revisit her roots and wants to track down her old school pals. Cllr Howarth, who is two months into her Mayoral year, would like to arrange a reunion with her old classmates in the Town
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Rock and roll evening
MUSIC fans can enjoy a night of rock 'n' roll and psychedelia with the Bolton Music Collective. The V.C's will headline the event, above Bradshawgate bar Elements, alongside Sounds of Confusion and The Kiss Off. Saturday's event is at 8pm and admission
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Stolen asbestos cleaner warning
RESIDENTS are being warned to be on the lookout after an asbestos cleaner was stolen from a building site. The yellow pneumatic 250 vacuum cleaner was taken from Slater Street, Halliwell, on Tuesday night. Police say it was full of asbestos dust and if
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Business hit by cabin fire
A NEW business suffered a major setback after a fire on Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to a cabin - due to become a sales office for a used car business - in Bury Road, Tonge Fold, at 9.20pm. Crews spent three hours fighting the blaze. The
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Open day aims to raise mental health awareness
UNDERSTANDING mental health will be the subject of an open day at the Bolton Methodist Mission in October. The aim of the Bolton World Mental Health Day celebration is to promote better awareness of mental health among the general public. There will be
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College bid to tackle racial stereotypes
BOLTON Sixth Form College has produced a booklet aimed at helping students understand the cultural traditions of the various ethnic groups within the college. Through the booklet, Celebrating Diversity: Encouraging Integration, the college is aiming to
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Birthday treat for Chernobyl trio
THREE children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster are celebrating their birthdays in Bolton. A barbecue was held for Anna Denizhich, aged 10, Dmitry Shamich, aged 10 and Dima Maksimuk, aged 11. The trio enjoyed a day of activities, and two large
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New Mayor reaches out to old friends
THE Mayor of Bolton Cllr Prentice Howarth has decided it is time to revisit her roots and wants to track down her old school pals. Cllr Howarth, who is two months into her Mayoral year, would like to arrange a reunion with her old classmates in the Town
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New life in England ends in tragedy
A MAN from Zimbabwe who came to Bolton to start a new life took his own life after a string of personal problems, an inquest was told. Richard Zuimunya, aged 30, of Levins Drive, Breightmet, was found dead in his bed by police in December last year after
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New plea for witnesses after betting shop raid
DETECTIVES investigating an armed robbery at a betting shop in Atherton have made a fresh appeal for witnesses to come forward. They would like to speak to a number of people who were in the vicinity of Ladbroke's Racing Shop in Market Street when the
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News reporter Harold dies at 83
A FORMER reporter with the Bolton Evening News group of newspapers has died aged 83. Harold Williams, who lived with his wife Joyce in North Road, Atherton, was a member of the editorial team based at the Leigh, Tyldesley and Atherton Journal. He was
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Homes plan for old Legion site
LEIGH'S former Royal British Legion Club could be demolished to make way for homes. Plans have gone before Wigan Council for planning permission to build 28 apartments and five town houses, with access and car parking, on the site of the Windermere Road
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5,000 expected at two-day Mela festival
MORE than 5,000 people are expected to attend this weekend's sixth Bolton Mela festival. Live music on two stages, a fashion show and a firework display are some of the attractions on offer for the two-day event, which aims to promote community celebration
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Heartache of mother after hanging tragedy
A WOMAN left to bring up her baby son alone after the death of her partner has spoken of her heartbreak. Stephanie Lawson said she was picking up the pieces of her life after the death of her partner who was found hanging after the couple had a row. She
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Are you game for a seaside safari?
THRILL seekers will soon have the chance to journey on a real African safari when Blackpool Pleasure Beach unveils its latest whiteknuckle attraction. Daredevils are ready to spot leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles and lions when they jump aboard Wild Earth
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Fixtures:
Section A: Mon: Rose Lea v Heaton CC A (Michael Draper); Tue: Darcy Lever C&SC B v Heaton XI (Bob Moffat), Tue: Little Lever XI v Rupert Ladies A (Graham Palmer); Wed: Aspull Ladies XI v Nationwide XI (Dennis Foulkes), Wed: Darcy Lever C&SC A
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The day I tried to be a Premiership footballer
Sports reporter Neil Bonnar has always dreamed of being a top footballer -- so he jumped at the chance to train with Wanderers' coaches for a day BEING an optimist, I could see a lucrative career change in the pipeline when Bolton Wanderers offered me
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Not on this planet
IN response to "Greater Manchester is good for Bolton" Letters, August 10, by K Smith, I would like to ask on which planet is his present home address? Has he conveniently forgotten that some time ago the whole idea of Greater Manchester was abolished
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Vernon's childcare film goes on local release
A HEALTH and safety video for nursery staff featuring Bolton TV celebrity and dad-to-be Vernon Kay has been released. The presenter appeared in many scenes and narrated the film, which provides instruction for new playworkers and nursery staff in Bolton
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Shot fired by robbers on motorcycle
TWO masked men fired a shotgun in the air as they sped off on a motorbike from a robbery in Leigh. The raiders had targeted security staff as they were delivering money to a hole-in-the-wall cash machine outside United Co-op Late Shop in Manchester Road
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Champion of the night for town centre
BOLTON has become the first town or city in Britain to appoint a nighttime manager. Laura Miseo will be working with licensees in the town to combat crime and disorder linked with alcohol. Her brief also will be to develop the booming evening economy
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Comic Dave's one man stand for heart unit
BOLTON comedian Dave Spikey is performing a one-off stand-up concert at the town's Albert Halls to help out the hospital where he worked for 30 years. The Phoenix Nights star made it in showbusiness after spending years plucking up the courage to leave
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Simon is a real star of comedy
AN actor who started his career in Bolton is currently attracting rave reviews for his performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford. As a teenager, Simon Trinder acted with Bolton Little Theatre and the first review of one of his shows
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Couple's call for TV home help
TV design expert Naomi Cleaver has been helping drag a Bury couple's outdated home into the 21st century. Leesa and Mike Beckwith, both aged 32, applied to appear on Channel 4's Honey I Ruined the House after spending years talking about redecorating
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Year-round trail for horse riders
LANCASHIRE'S first year-round, all-weather horse-riding trail has opened outside Wigan. Farming brothers Brian and Alan Bromley opened the "gallop" earlier this month. The all-weather circuit skirts the edge of the Bromleys' property at Hesketh House
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Bishop urges churches to ban 'heretical' hymn
A GREATER MANCHESTER Anglican bishop has called on churches to ban the popular hymn, I Vow To Thee My Country saying it is "heretical" and has racist overtones. The Bishop of Hulme, the Rt Rev Stephen Lowe, said the hymn, which was sung at the funeral
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Winners - at the first attempt
FUTURE XI took the Horwich Shield at their first attempt by beating Astra 228-176 in the final writes Barbara Goulding Carmina Wood hit 29 runs in Future's first-innings total of 135, with Chantelle Stones adding 27 and Amy Maslevic 21. Astra were forced
