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Rivington & Blackrod High School
A to E. AS level in brackets. F Abbas 3 (1); Z Adam 3; D Aitkenhead 2 (2); R Allen 1 (1); S Arshad 3; L Barlas 3; R Beamer 3 (2); L Bell 3 (1); M Birch 3; E Blundell 4 (1); S Brown 2; J Cadman 2 (1); V Carroll 3 (1); J Chapman 3 (2); K Cheung 3 (2); S
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Bolton School Girls' Division
THERE was a 100 per cent pass rate, 55 per cent at grade A and 80 per cent at grades A and B. FULL details... L Alker 4 (1); K Allan 4 (1); L Alldred 4 (1); R Ashworth 4 (1); S Atherton 3 (1); A Augustine 3 (1); A Badat 3 (1); J Banks 3 (1); K Barrett
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Jenny scores top exam marks
SAXOPHONIST Jenny Watson has proved she is one of the country's top young musicians after gaining a 100pc mark in her music A-level. The Lostock teenager was in shock when she received an official letter informing her that she was one of only five people
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Crematorium is rundown
RECENTLY, I was in Bolton, where I grew up. As usual on my visits back home, I went to Overdale Crematorium to see my parents' memorial stones. In previous times, I have found Overdale to be a pleasant, well-kept place for quiet reflection. On this trip
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Full research needed on bomb claims
With reference to the correspondence between Malcolm Pittock and various readers, including Messrs Williams and Hornby, concerning the morality of dropping the atomic bombs to end the war against the Japanese. Malcolm Pittock chides his adversaries with
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Allies were not ready to invade Japan
I MAY be able to settle the many opinions over the dropping of the atomic bombs in Japan in 1945. My regiment, the 15/19th Hussars, were part of the famous 11th Armoured Division with the 1st Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment. Our war officially ended
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Our leisure pools are not in the swim
I READ with interest the article about customers enjoying improved facilities at our leisure centres since Bolton Council and Serco joined together. I would like to point out that although Cllr Martyn Cox said "the leisure centres will provide facilities
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On this day - August 26
1859: The world's first oil well was drilled in Titusville, Pennsylvania, by Edwin Drake. 1882: Hollywood film producer Sam Goldwyn was born - his original name was Goldfish. He helped found MGM but as an independent producer was responsible for films
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Board say alien lunatics should be sent home
rom the Evening News, August 26, 1904: PARTICULARS which were furnished to members of the Lancashire Asylums Board yesterday show that the ratepayers of the county are maintaining 134 alien lunatics in the various county institutions. Mr Shelmerdine (
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No bed in UK for holiday crash teenager
A TEENAGER seriously injured in a holiday coach crash tragedy has been told he has to stay in hospital in Austria -- because there is no bed for him in the North-west. Richard Howard, aged 16, was expecting to fly home by air ambulance on Thursday morning
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Dominic Cork gets county cap
LANCASHIRE all rounder, Dominic Cork was awarded his cap by President, Sir Dennis Landau at Old Trafford on Wednesday morning . Cork joined the county this season from neighbouring Derbyshire and has provided the Club with a reliable and effective player
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Animal magic
HERE'S something you do not see every day. This chap was apparently minding his own business in December, 1964 when a polar bear crept up behind him in Victoria Square, Bolton. Snow on the ground provided an appropriate setting for an enterprising Evening
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Nature on display
A COLLECTION of stuffed owls and falcons went on display at Bolton Museum in November, 1972. The exhibition, which had been loaned by the Yorkshire Museums and Galleries Service, included a race Snowy owl, a kestrel and several examples of the unfortunate
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Art challenge
ARTISTS will take up their brushes for a painting challenge at Smithills Hall as part of Bolton Festival. Around 20 artists from Bolton Art Circle will take part in the event from 10am until 3pm on Sunday. Paintings will be judged at the end of the five
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Best pet prize joy
A BURY pet owner was celebrating after her dog Ingrid was crowned the best Pets in Need dog. Kathleen Lewis won the top prize at the annual Pets in Need Fair, which was held at Reynards Bank, Tottington and was judged by Pennine Vets' Mr Ian Mostyn.
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Banking on improvements
MINOR improvements to a Horwich bank have been given the go-ahead. Horwich councillors approved plans to install four external lights and railings alongside the existing steps of the Natwest bank in Lee Lane. The plans also include the creation of a new
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Students make it a record
STUDENTS in Bolton have been breaking records as the number of A-level passes reached new highs. Nationally, the proportion of A grades climbed 0.8 per cent to 22.4 per cent, after a 0.9 per cent rise in 2003. Figures from national exam boards showed
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Bolton School Boys' Division
OVERALL percentage of A and B grades rose by nine percent. Out of a year group of 139 candidates, the boys gained 538 passes, 17 of them achieving four or more A grades. All the results: I Afzal 4 (2); S Ainscough 3 (1); M Akuji 3 (2); J Angior 4 (1);
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Leigh St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley
A levels A-E L Aldred 2, S Andrews 2, J Armstrong 3, T Atherton 3, R Balickyj 3, J Balodis 3, Z Banka 2, P Benson 2, G Blears 3, R Blears 3, C Boden 3, L Caldwell 3, A Campbell 3, J Carson 3, C Cassidy 3, N Chamberlain 3, D Chambers 3, M Cobb 3, L Cooney
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The best yet for A-level students
THE agonising wait finally came to an end for A- level students in Bury on Thursday. There were tears of happiness, and a few of disappointment, as students picked up their results from local schools and colleges. More reports and results round-up At
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Courses for adults
ADULTS thinking of returning to learning can find out more during a week-long campaign. During the Sign Up Now Campaign from September 4 to 10, adult education providers will offer advice on courses. People interested can visit www.signupnow.org.uk/September2004
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Carers' first charity walk
THE first ever Walk for Carers to raise money for the Princess Royal Trust for Carers will be held on Monday. It starts at the Yew Tree at Heath Charnock, near Chorley, at 10.30am and will include walks of varying distances to cater for all ages and ability
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Watchdog u-turn
A WATER watchdog has welcomed a Government u-turn which will ensure that water customers in the North-west are represented by a regional committee in the near future. In July it was announced that the committee and office for WaterVoice North West, based
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Absentee patients figures rocket
DURING the last 12 months more than 700,000 doctor's appointments have been missed in the North-west. Figures released by the Developing Patient Partnerships, a health charity, has revealed, from 1,322 doctor's practices in the region, 727,759 appointments
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House go-ahead
AN outline application to build a two storey house in Astley Bridge has been approved by planning bosses. The applicant wants to build the house on land next to Thorns Close. Four people objected to the proposals, because they believed the development
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Children bring Bard to life
SHAKESPEARE is set to be brought to life by a host of schools. Youngsters from 11 Bolton schools will be performing abridged versions of the Bard's classic plays at the Albert Halls, between October 19 and 21. Schools taking part include Bolton School
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Festival affects city centre buses
BUS passengers are advised that the Manchester Pride Festival taking place in the city centre from tomorrow until Monday will affect bus services in the area. On Saturday, the annual parade will start at 2pm at Redbank going via Corporation Street, Cross
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Town's car free event
A CAR Free Day party is being held in Bury Town Centre to promote the forthcoming European Car Free Day. The Mayor of Bury will open the Day on Saturday, September 18 at 10am from the Tower FM Radio Show Stage at the end of The Rock in Market Place. It
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Australian in court over death
A MAN accused of murdering a Bolton teenager appeared in an Australian court. James Robert Duggan, aged 19, of Quinns Rock, near Perth, Western Australia, was charged with the wilful murder of Rebecca Ryle, also aged 19. The teenager's semi-naked body
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Brass band day
THE Seventh Great North Brass Arts Festival takes place in Manchester on Saturday, September 4, from 10am. Brass bands will be marching from the Bridgewater Hall around Manchester. A Gala Evening Concert will then be held at the Bridgewater Hall. Call
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Nature walk in park
FAMILIES can take a walk on the wild side on a nature walk in Prestwich. Park Rangers will be taking families on a journey discovering the natural wonders at St Mary's Park, Prestwich on Saturday, September 18, from 2 pm at the Marquee in the Park. Appropriate
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Bethany on song
A BOLTON girl has stars in her eyes after winning a Pepsi Young Entertainer competition. Bethany Baines, aged nine, impressed judges by singing the Aladdin classic, Whole New World, at Pontin's in Southport. She received winner's medallion and an invitation
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Town stroll with Margaret
VISITORS are being invited to take a look at Bury town centre's buildings of historical and architectural interest on a two-hour stroll. Margaret Clay, one of Bury's Blue Badge Guides, will be leading the stroll on Sunday, September 26, starting at 1.30pm
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Police use new powers in town centre
POLICE have begun using new powers to caution large groups of youngsters who gather in Bolton town centre. Bolton police have adopted new powers under the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003 to disperse people who congregate in Victoria Square and the surrounding
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Grant helps get residents online
A LEARNING group will offer people the chance to become "e-citizens" after being awarded a £20,000 grant. Westhoughton Adult Learning Project will offer computer courses at the Washacre Learning Centre, Greenfold Lane, to teach members of the public the
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Foster care shortage is 'critical'
VULNERABLE children in Bolton are being affected by a severe shortage of foster carers. Bolton Social Services says it is in desperate need of more than 20 foster carers to cope with current demand. The Fostering Network says local authorities around
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Our Amir is a winner
BOLTON'S best wishes were with wonder boxer Amir Khan today. The teenager has been joined by his family, who flew to Athens on Wednesday to support him in his quest for Olympic gold. Armed with banners and messages of good luck from the Bolton Evening
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Farmer fined £2,000 over waste storage
A MAN has been fined £2,000 after admitting a waste offence committed at a farm in Leigh. John Stafford was also ordered to pay £1,002 in costs to the Environment Agency, which brought the prosecution. He was charged with allowing the waste to be stored
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Gang grabbed 10 guns in raid
A GANG of masked men who smashed their way into a gun shop in Bolton escaped with a cache of ten shotguns. As revealed in the Bolton Evening News on Wednesday night the guns were stolen from Target Sports, Halliwell Road, Halliwell, when five masked men
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So why beach volleyball?
LIFE is all about compromise and boy have the men had to do plenty of that of late. After years of suffering complaints that they spend Saturday afternoons sitting around watching sport when they could be taking their families out to the seaside, they
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Fans honoured by Wanderers
LIFELONG Bolton Wanderers fans Bill Parkinson and Eddie Birchall have been honoured by the club for the work they do helping others. Mr Parkinson and Mr Birchall have been named as Wanderers Champions in the club's prestigious monthly awards to people
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Big Sam ready for quick-fire treble
SAM Allardyce is refusing to ease up in his search for new talent, despite sitting pretty in the Premiership. The Wanderers boss, who has already made nine new signings this summer, wants to add three more players to his squad before next Tuesday's transfer
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Explosion of rat numbers in Wigan
A MASSIVE rise in the number of rats spotted on Wigan's streets has been reported by pest control officers. Complaints about rodents have jumped from 1,012 for April to July 2003 to 1,638 for the same period this year. June saw double the amount of calls
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New laws to stop 999 time wasters
PEOPLE who dial 999 with minor injuries will be seen by specialist community teams, under new laws announced by the Government. Greater Manchester Ambulance Service (GMAS) today backed the plans which will mean paramedics are no longer called out to deal
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Traders slam CCTV claim
TRADERS are being urged to put aside their anger over a councillor's comments and back a cash-threatened CCTV system. Ian Sanderson, vice-chairman of Bolton Business Forum, called on businesses to salvage Westhoughton's street TV network by agreeing to
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Bring life to Delph says Fred
STEEPLEJACK Fred Dibnah wants the famous orange waters of the Bridgewater Canal cleaned up. Historical enthusiast Fred Dibnah said draining the canal of its colour would benefit wildlife. He spoke out after Salford City Council bosses decided to take
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Pass masters set new record
THOUSANDS of Bolton youngsters were among a record number of students who gained top marks in their GCSEs. The proportion of entries awarded a C or better rose from 58.1 per cent to 59.2 per cent, while there was a 0.7 per cent rise in the number of candidates
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Full price ticket angers pensioner fan Brenda
SOCCER fan Brenda Castle has ruled bosses at the Reebok Stadium offside after they refused to give her a season ticket at a pensioner's rate. Although the 60-year-old can draw her state pension and use an OAP's bus pass, Bolton Wanderers say she is still
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Heroin addict is desperate for treatment
AT the age of 15 Michelle Griffin's mother introduced her to heroin. The schoolgirl tried the drug just once - and was hooked. Now aged 23 she is desperate to quit the habit she fears will soon kill her. Pale and gaunt with scabs on her legs from needles
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Will we get 'court' up in the old sport?
WHEN two athletic 27-year-old Britons consistently smashed a small collection of feathers to try to outwit wily Chinese opponents in a Greek hall, a nation held its breath. Young Olympians Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson were playing for their country
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So why beach volleyball?
LIFE is all about compromise and boy have the men had to do plenty of that of late. After years of suffering complaints that they spend Saturday afternoons sitting around watching sport when they could be taking their families out to the seaside, they
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It's becoming cool to be kind
BE nice to people. Do something nice for people. Feature writer Frank Elson is a firm believer of Random Acts of Kindness... HAVE you ever arrived back at your parked car, knowing that you have gone over time and expecting a ticket, and found that someone
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St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College
A* to G (A* to C in brackets) A Adamus 10 (9); R Ainscough 9 (9); T Alcroft 10 (10); K Almond 10 (4); N Almond 7; A Attaheri 10 (10); L Ayres 10 (10); K Banks 9 (7); C Barker 7; R Barnes 10 (10); C Barton 9 (5); A Benko 10 (9); A Blyth 10 (9); A Bond
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Canon Slade School
A*-G (A*-C in brackets) M Adamson 6.5 (0.5); K Anderson 9.5 (3); J Ashmall 10 (10); P Ashton 10 (10); E Aspin 10 (10); J Aspin 10 (8); M Aspinall 10 (10); I Astley 10 (9); T Bailey 10 (9); S Barclay 10 (10); P Barlow 7.5 (1); L Barnett 9; N Barton 10
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Brass band day
THE Seventh Great North Brass Arts Festival takes place in Manchester on Saturday, September 4, from 10am. Brass bands will be marching from the Bridgewater Hall around Manchester. A Gala Evening Concert will then be held at the Bridgewater Hall. Call
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Walk in park
A WALK around Burrs Country Park, Bury, will be held on Sunday, September 26, at 1pm, meeting at the car park. Walkers will be able to find out about its past industrial history, the wildlife and how the site is managed. The event is free. Walkers should
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Westhoughton High School
ALL your results D K Acton 3 (2); F L Allison 4; L Bartle 1 (3); S P Bissell 4; H L Bond 3; D L Broadhurst I; M L Burgess 4 (1); A L Calderbank 2 (1); L Caldwell 4; L E Camps 4 (1); I H Clarke 3 (1); J A Critchley 2 (2); L H Davies 4 (1); R Drath 4 (1
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Bury Grammar School (Boys)
THERE was a 99.2 per cent pass rate with 62.5 per cent at grades A or B. I Adshead 5 (1); O F Ahmad 5; T R Ahmed 3 (2); A Akram 4 (1); M Ali 4 (1); A Al-Khafaji 3 (2); K M Allen 3 (2); S Amjad 3 (2); C A Armstead 4 (1); J Atkins 2 (1); F Bacci-Evers 5
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Bury Grammar School (Girls)
IT was another year of celebrations at Bury Grammar where the girls' pass rate of 100 per cent surpassed last year's record of 99.6 per cent. Nearly three-quarters of the passes were at A and B grade, with many extra certificates at A and AS Level. Head
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Results help pupils fulfill their dreams
BOLTON School pupils are set to begin high-flying careers in occupations ranging from fashion design to law, following another impressive set of A-Level results. In the Boys' Division of the independent school in Chorley New Road, the overall percentage
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Amir Khan - the pride of Bolton
NOT long ago the world used to ask: "Where is Bolton?". Not any more. Therefore, I would like to convey my gratitude to Amir Khan, Peter Kay and Bolton Wanderers Football Club. You have made me feel so proud to be a Boltonian. More importantly, I feel
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Shame hoaxer
I WAS pleased to see that a fire crew turned up on a hoaxer's doorstep. I hope the police prosecute the culprit and claim the costs from him for the misuse of an emergency service. But it is not an ideal world. The culprit will probably be jobless, and
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All the fixtures
WHO plays - and when Bank Holiday: Monday, August 30. Second Four Teams of Champion of Champions: Wednesday, September 1. Winter League First Week: Monday, September 6. Semi Finals of Champion of Champions: Wednesday, September 8. Final of Champion of
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Dinner off
THE Literary Dinner at Ridgemont House, Horwich, on Thursday, has been cancelled. Organisers said that Janette Jenkins, the Bolton author who was due to speak at the dinner, has agreed to take part in other Festival activities.
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GPs at cutting edge
BOLTON GPs are at the forefront of technology after one practice became the first in the country to submit live information to a national data system. Pilot tests were carried out at the Cornerstone Surgery on Chorley Road when clinical software company
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Bolton Sixth Form College
THE first results G Abubaker 2; F Adam 1; M S Adam 2; Sabana Adam 3; Shabana Adam 1; Sohail Adam 1; G L J Adams 3; S Adia 2; A Afzal 1; N Ahmad 3; S Ahmad 3; A Ahmed 2; B Ahmed 1; M M Ahmed 2; Nadeem Ahmed 3; Naziyah Ahmed 3; Saimaa Ahmed 2; Sumiyyah
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Bury College
A to E. AS levels in brackets. S Abdullah 1 (2); A Ahmed (2); M Ahmed 2 (2); N Ahmed 2; F Akhtar 1; M Akhtar 2 (1);; S Akhtar 1 (2); A Akram 3 (1); F Akram 2 (1); S Akram 3 (1); I Al-Hameed 2 (1); M Ali 3 (1); T Ali 1; S Allen 3 (1); A Alston 3; A Andrzejewski
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Gardening for charity
A GARDEN opened to the public has raised nearly £1,000 for cancer charities. The Heaselands garden at Entwistle was opened by Gill Bullow in June and July for the National Gardens Scheme, which helps cancer charities. Sales of food and plants also raised
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Wigan and Leigh College
A-E - AS Levels in brackets C Hu 3; Y Yu (3); M J Chu 3; K D Day 3; N Fan 2 (1); B Kay 1; K S Lee (1); J Lin 3; A J Alty 1 (1); N J Bell (1); R M Bond (1); A J Buck (2); T G Chow 3 (1); S C E Chow 4 (2); A S Clay 1 (2); L J Coad (4); L L Cobb (2); S Cole
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Holy Cross College, Bury
RESULTS with an overall pass rate of 99 per cent - half at A or B grade - were hailed as the best the college had ever achieved. There was a call to principal Mike O'Hare's office for a magnificent seven students who were informed in person that they
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Children's toddle boosts Barnardos
CHILDREN from a Bolton day care centre took part in a sponsored toddle to raise money for Barnardos. Around 40 youngsters from Dot to Dots Daycare, Astley Bridge, did a two and a half mile circuit of St Paul's school field in Astley Bridge. Some rode
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New site for school storage hut
HORWICH Town Council has approved plans for a storage hut to be built at a local primary school. St Mary's RC School applied for the detached building to be used as storage for sports and outdoor play equipment. The wooden hut will be built on grass in
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Pass masters set new record
THOUSANDS of Bolton youngsters were among a record number of students who gained top marks in their GCSEs. Reports and results round-up will appear here The proportion of entries awarded a C or better rose from 58.1 per cent to 59.2 per cent, while there
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Decision is delayed on 133 new homes
A DECISION on plans to build more than 130 houses was deferred by town councillors while they wait for more information. Westhoughton Town Council is due to make a recommendation to Bolton Council's planning committee on plans to build 133 houses on two
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Leanne winning her fight
A TEENAGER is improving in hospital following a road accident in which her best friend was killed. Leanne Keegan, aged 13, of Aster Avenue, Farnworth, suffered serious head injuries in the collision more than two weeks ago. She has been transferred from
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Good marks for primary school
A SCHOOL in Kearsley has been praised by education watchdogs. Inspectors from Ofsted found Kearsley West Primary School to be providing good quality education and it had a good ethos of care. Pupils were found to have positive attitudes towards learning
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Reunion for 1960s nurses
A REUNION is to be held for nurses who trained in the mid to late 1960s at the former Bolton General Hospital. The reunion will be held at Farnworth Conservative Club, in Plodder Lane, on Friday, September 24. Tickets are £20 from Jean Cummings on 01204
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Club's launch into cyberspace
A YOUTH group is getting ready for a trip into cyberspace after scooping community cash to help them make better use of the internet. Bolton Lads and Girls Club will receive £2,000 from web-company AOL after being chosen from hundreds of applicants nationwide
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Pensions hit in bank glitch
HUNDREDS of pensioners were left without money after a computer fault meant post office branches could not hand out cash. The five-hour shutdown saw people turned away from post offices across Bolton and the entire country. Banking services were also
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Noddy and friends come to town
NODDY - one of the world's most enduring children's characters - is coming to Bolton as part of a whistle-stop tour of the country. Life-sized costume characters of Noddy, Big-Ears and Tessie Bear will be meeting children and their parents at Big W, Burnden
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Lack of paperboys 'threatening deliveries'
PAPERBOYS and girls are becoming a vanishing breed, forcing deliveries to be cancelled, newsagents said on Saturday. Shops have posted newspapers and magazines through customers' letterboxes for decades. But newsagents are starting to admit defeat as
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Chess player, 8, has right moves
A Young boy made it to the last 23 in a national chess competition in Sheffield last weekend. Stephen Williams, aged eight, a pupil at St John's primary school, Bromley Cross, played six matches and won two, playing children older than himself. A member
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Service for veterans
SOLDIERS from Bolton and their families are invited to the Northern Ireland Veterans Association Service of Remembrance at 11.30am on Thursday, September 23, at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire. For more details, contact Drop a line...enquiries
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Traders' fury as travellers move in
TRAVELLERS have come under fire from traders and residents after setting up home on two sites. Nine caravans have turned up on an industrial estate in Eatock Way, Atherton, less than three days after another group of travellers left. The new set of travellers
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Tills are ringing in the rain!
CHRIS Brayshaw is the happiest man in Bolton. The terrible summer weather, far from depressing him, means a boost to the family business he runs in Bolton's Market Hall. Sales at Umbrella World are rocketing - with hundreds of umbrellas flying off the
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Town is awash as the heavens open - again
IT could have been the middle of winter - shoppers in raincoats and under umbrellas, seeking refuge from the torrential rain. But this was mid-summer in Bolton on Friday. Drivers on roads throughout the town braved the water hazards as mini floods emerged
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Tour of Britain returns after five-year absence
SOME of the world's top cyclists are set to speed through Bolton for the first leg of the Tour of Britain race. Stage one sees participants ride 120 miles through Greater Manchester and Lancashire on Wednesday, September 1. Sixteen of the world's leading
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Doctor joins pioneer drug trial
A FAMILY doctor has helped play a part in a worldwide drugs trial which will ease the suffering of millions of arthritis patients. Peter Saul, a GP at Spring House surgery, in Chorley Old Road, Bolton, was asked to take part in the trial which involved
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Nursery care praised
A NURSERY has received an award for its quality of care. Asquith Court, based at the David Lloyd Leisure Centre in Bolton, has been awarded the National Day Nurseries Quality Counts Kite-mark. The Quality Counts scheme aims to promote quality day care
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Road campaigner at club tribute to Carla
A CAMPAIGNER is hammering home the message of safety on the roads after a teenager was killed in Farnworth. Allan Ramsay, who nearly died in a road accident in 1991, has spoken out of the dangers on Bolton area roads after 13-year-old Carla Bate was hit
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UNICEF call to aid Sudan appeal
PEOPLE in Bolton are being asked to help the starving children of war-torn Sudan. Fundraising activities are taking place across the country to raise thousands of pounds for emergency aid via UNICEF's Children of Sudan Appeal. As Andrea Lock, North-west
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Get competitive spirit back - MP
AN MP is calling for competitive sport to be made a key part of the school timetable. Andy Burnham, MP for Leigh, is spearheading Government plans to make pupils take part in more competitive fixtures after school. He says the policy will help combat
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Car-jack man smashes into home
A MAN was forced to hand over the keys to his car after a thief smashed his way into his Rambottom home on Wednesday night. The masked car-jacker, brandishing a hammer, smashed a glass panel next to the door before confronting the homeowner. He demanded
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Ex council boss considers political future
OUSTED council leader Bob Howarth is considering a shock political comeback - at the age of 77. The former Labour boss, who was leader of the council for 24 years, said he has not ruled out a bid to return to power at the next council election in 2006
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Full price ticket angers pensioner fan Brenda
SOCCER fan Brenda Castle has ruled bosses at the Reebok Stadium offside after they refused to give her a season ticket at a pensioner's rate. Although the 60-year-old can draw her state pension and use an OAP's bus pass, Bolton Wanderers say she is still
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Kick by kick
4 mins: Over-eager Stelios takes the ball off Davies who is shaping up to pull the trigger to convert Hunt's cross. GOAL! 7 mins: Saints defenders appeal in vain for offside after pushing up on Hunt's cross and leaving Pedersen and Davies in yards of
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Wanderers ready to go to Town - on TV!
WANDERERS will renew old acquaintances when they travel to Yeovil Town in the Sky TV televised second round of the Carling Cup next month. The teams met in the FA Cup four seasons ago, when Yeovil were still a Conference side and Wanderers, then in the
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Whites bounce back in style
SOUTHAMPTON 1, WANDERERS 2: RADHI Jaidi -- the latest gem unearthed by Wanderers' veteran talent spotter Jack Chapman -- lived up to his reputation as a winner with an impressive debut as Wanderers heaped more misery on to the sad Saints. The 6ft 4ins
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Abram vows to fight on with Centurions
DARREN Abram still believes he is the man to steer Leigh Centurions into Super League. Abram has come out fighting after spending 24 hours considering his future as the rugby league club's head coach in the wake of last Sunday's hammering by lowly Halifax
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Eagley victory
EAGLEY notched up their second West Lancashire Premier Division victory in five days with a 2-1 win over BAE Barrow. Excellent strikes from Rob Howarth and Carl Bancks gave Eagley a 2-0 half-time lead in an entertaining game. An own goal with seven minutes
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Wearing the flag for race harmony
COULD I just say that Amir Khan's dad, Shajaad, and his Union flag shirt, has done more for cultural harmony in this country in the past few days than the Race Relations Board, and its many hangers-on, has done in nearly 40 years. Harold Heys Derby Close
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New plea over missing Vinnie
THE wife of a Greater Manchester man who disappeared exactly one-year-ago has made a fresh appeal for information. Vinnie Derrick, of Partington, has been missing since he left a work party at a city centre club on August 30 last year. The 29-year-old
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Imported cigarettes ruining us, say shops
NEWSAGENTS in Bolton fear being driven to the wall by smugglers who are flooding the market with cheap cigarettes from abroad. Dozens of corner shops and off-licences have been left on the brink of closure by the growing black market and warned today
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Nature walk in park
FAMILIES can take a walk on the wild side on a nature walk in Prestwich. Park Rangers will be taking families on a journey discovering the natural wonders at St Mary's Park, Prestwich on Saturday, September 18, from 2 pm at the Marquee in the Park. Appropriate
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Noddy and friends come to town
NODDY - one of the world's most enduring children's characters - is coming to Bolton as part of a whistle-stop tour of the country. Life-sized costume characters of Noddy, Big-Ears and Tessie Bear will be meeting children and their parents at Big W, Burnden
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Bank Holiday travel misery fears
TRAVELLERS hoping to get away for the Bank Holiday weekend face a series of road and rail delays. Motorists will have to contend with disruption on two of Britain's major motorways including the M6, while train passengers face problems because of engineering
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Town stroll with Margaret
VISITORS are being invited to take a look at Bury town centre's buildings of historical and architectural interest on a two-hour stroll. Margaret Clay, one of Bury's Blue Badge Guides, will be leading the stroll on Sunday, September 26, starting at 1.30pm
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Steve's art in profile
AN artist specialising in people's profiles is to give a talk at the next meeting of the Bolton Family History Society. Steve Abbot, one of only six profile artists in the country, will give a talk, "Shades of the Past", about the history of silhouette
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Vernon goes back to school
A-LEVEL students at Bolton Sixth Form College not only had their nerves to contend with on Thursday morning, they had the added pressure of opening their results live on Radio One. Presenter Vernon Kay was in his home town at the college's North Campus
