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Batting and bwoling averages
BATTING INN NO HS R Ave S Anderton (Tong)... 20 8 97 737 61.42 Nisar (Tong)... 21 3 *221 1098 61.00 Shetty (Gnmt)... 25 3 *122 1212 55.09 G Garner (Eger)... 22 3 *111 998 52.53 White (Hor)... 22 7 *85 778 51.87 de Bruyn (Kear)... 13 3 95 502 50.20 O'Rourke
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Weekend cricket
Bolton Association Spring View 221-5, Edgworth 154-8 -- match drawn. Clifton 154, Astley and Tyldesley 117 -- Clifton won by 37 runs. Walshaw 186-5, Daisy Hill 104 -- Walshaw won by 82 runs. Golborne 73, Little Hulton 74-6 -- Little Hulton won by four
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Run machine Shetty is a top-class act
FOLLOWING last weekend's cricket in the Warburtons Bolton League, the first and second team tables have a similar look about them, with Westhoughton and Greenmount respectively leading the way, but not commandingly so writes Peter Stafford At first-team
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Amir, you're our hero
TEENAGE boxing sensation Amir Khan is returning to Britain to a hero's welcome after winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Athens. The nation had hoped he could bring back the gold after a series of pulsating performances which, in the space
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Cyclists get in gear for Tour of Britain
RIDERS are getting ready to jump into the saddle for the start of the Tour of Britain on Tuesday. Motorists are being warned that there may be delays as roads are closed for the national event. Cyclists will begin the arduous five-day event that will
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Second team latest details
SCOES and scorers Saturday: Atherton (20pts) 143-2 (Greg Greenough 93no) Golborne (2pts) 139 all out (Mike Ashmead 56, Sean Marsh 3-7), Atherton won by 8 wkts; Daisy Hill (3pts) 102-9 dec Clifton (20pts) 106-6 (Paul Weir 72no), Clifton won by 4 wkts;
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Cash help for further studies
SIXTEEN-year-olds in Bolton are being reminded that an allowance could be available if they continue with their studies. Youngsters could be eligible for a £30 a week grant under the education maintenance allowance, if they continue with their studies
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Failing schools targeted early
EDUCATION bosses have appointed a new manager to identify underperforming schools as quickly as possible. Tony Birch has been appointed as Bolton Council's new strategic manager of school evaluation. One of his key roles will be identifying schools that
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Stolen car torched
A FORD Escort was set on fire by arsonists last night in Deane Church Lane. Fire crews attended the scene at 11.40pm where the car, which had been stolen the night before, was burnt out.
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One dead, another hurt in stabbing
A WOMAN has died after being found at her home in Little Hulton with stab wounds. Police were called to an address in Jonquil Drive just before 8pm on Saturday. Two women were taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital with stab wounds. One of the women died
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New manager for nursery
STAFF and children at a Horwich nursery are celebrating the arrival of their new nursery manager by holding an open day. Moorlands Day Nursery, in Chorley New Road, is holding an open day on Saturday, September 4, from 10 am and 2 pm, to celebrate the
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MP backs charity coffee morning
BOLTON South East MP Brian Iddon is encouraging groups to join the World's Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. The event, now in its 14th year, raised more than £4.3 million in a single morning last year. Coffee mornings across the
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Historical group revels in battle re-enactment
IT was a crime that has remained unsolved for over 500 years. But visitors to Smithills Hall on Saturday and Sunday got a chance to find out exactly who murdered a foreign merchant staying at the historic house in 1480. As part of Bolton Festival, medieval
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MP backs charity coffee morning
BOLTON South East MP Brian Iddon is encouraging groups to join the World's Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. The event, now in its 14th year, raised more than £4.3 million in a single morning last year. Coffee mornings across the
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Town party for Amir
BOLTON will throw a party to remember to welcome home Olympic hero Amir Khan. Council leader Cllr Barbara Ronson said a special civic event to allow the people of the borough to show their appreciation for the 17-year-old Heaton boxer would take place
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Talented young pop singers show their star potential
THEY saved the best until last. Popstars the Showcase was the final performance of the Bolton Arts Festival and hundreds of people showed their support at the Albert Halls. Youngsters aged between 11 and 16 from APA Stageworks, based at Harper Green School
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Festival ends on a high
BOLTON Festival organisers are considering moving the event's dates to avoid clashing with the Bolton Show next year. Reflecting on this year's 10 day event festival committee chairman Elizabeth Tatman said starting the festival on the August Bank Holiday
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Police hunt pair after stabbing
A COUPLE are being hunted after a shopkeeper was stabbed as he tried to stop them stealing. The victim was working in the Top of the Brew, in Chorley Old Road, Bolton, when he disturbed a man and woman attempting to take a bottle of spirits without paying
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Amir sees Beijing gold after sparkling Athens silver
BOLTON's super-cool teenager Amir Khan is looking forward to the next Olympics after he claimed a fantastic Athens silver from a battling performance against the veteran defending Olympics lightweight champion Mario Cesar Kindelan Mesa. Khan insisted
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Audience gets Hollywood treatment
YOUNG performers brought a touch of tinseltown to Bolton with a Hollywood Premiere evening that included showstopping musical numbers and even the red carpet treatment. Members of the audience were greeted in true film star style when they arrived at
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Amir, you're our hero
TEENAGE boxing sensation Amir Khan is returning to Britain to a hero's welcome after winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Athens. The nation had hoped he could bring back the gold after a series of pulsating performances which, in the space
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Big Sam so happy with great start
WANDERERS boss Sam Allardyce was delighted with the 1-0 win over Liverpool which lifted his team into third place in the Premiership after three wins from four. Wanderers have now beaten Charlton 4-1 at home, Southampton 2-1 away and lost 2-0 at Fulham
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Sam in transfer deadline chase
REEBOK chiefs Phil Gartside and Sam Allardyce were working flat out on Bank Holiday Monday in a bid to tie up as many as four new signings before Tuesday night's transfer deadline. Spurred on by an impressive start to the new season, which has brought
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Calm Davies the hot-shot again for Wanderers
LAST season's Player of the Year Kevin Davies remained remarkably calm after his prodded goal pushed Bolton to third place in the Premiership table. The determined Davies was Wanderers' hero as Liverpool introduced Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia for their
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Kick by kick
7 mins: Hyypia and Carragher play themselves into trouble but escape as the ball runs awkwardly for Stelios. 18 mins: Wanderers survive a scare as Baros shoots wide after Warnock makes the most of a lucky ricochet off Jaidi to get in a dangerous cross
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New Whites book is headline news
THROUGHOUT its long and distinguished history, the affairs of Bolton Wanderers -- the highs and the lows -- have been reported by the Bolton Evening News. The town's newspaper has followed the football club's fortunes, from its formation as Christ Church
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Davies can be a Reebok hero for years, says Sam
KEVIN Davies moved quickly to assure Sam Allardyce and his Wanderers fans that he is happy with life at the Reebok. The born-again striker, who scored his first goal of the season in the victory over Liverpool to put the Whites back into third place in
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Sam heaps praise on Reebok stars
SAM Allardyce believes there are no limits to what Wanderers can achieve, if they can stay focused and maintain their current growth rate. "Who knows how far we can go?" the manager said after seeing a Kevin Davies goal beat Liverpool at the Reebok to
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Saxon saves Daisy
Daisy Hill 2 Chadderton 2: DAISY Hill fought back from two down to draw thanks to a Jon Saxon double. Saxon struck in the 60th and 80th minutes to secure a point. Ian Knapman had put Chadderton ahead in the 48th minute, before Tom Murphy scored an own
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Missed chances cost Borough
Radcliffe Borough 1 Bridlington 1: A HOST of missed chances cost Radcliffe victory as Bridlington Town snatched a point at Stainton Park. Simon Kelly's 17th minute goal should have been the first of many for Borough in the Unibond Premier Division clash
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Solid Swailes makes the difference
Rochdale 0 Bury 3: A THIGH injury has kept Danny Swailes out of the Shakers' opening five games of the new campaign and he's been sorely missed. His first appearance in a Bury shirt on Saturday underlined just what an important player he is to Graham
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Twin given 24 hours to live, four years ago
WHEN Gemma Wilson was six months old, her parents were told she had just 24 hours to live. The little girl had been ill for months with bronchiolitis, a serious respiratory condition, and stopped breathing several times. Now Gemma, a twin to Danielle,
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Cyclists get in gear for Tour of Britain
RIDERS are getting ready to jump into the saddle for the start of the Tour of Britain on Tuesday. Motorists are being warned that there may be delays as roads are closed for the national event. Cyclists will begin the arduous five-day event that will
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Town is tops for tourists!
TOURISM in Bolton jumped by a fifth last year, boosting the local economy. The number of visitors heading to the town increased by 1.6 million last year to 8.4 million. It meant expenditure soared by five per cent from £157 million to £165 million. And
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Unknown Arnhem hero traced to Bolton
THE family of an unknown soldier whose body was found nearly 60 years after the Second World War has been traced to Bolton. Private Arthur Foster of the Border Regiment, died during the battle of Arnhem on September 21, 1944. He was just 27. His skeleton
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3,000 sign petitions to back traders opposition
MARKET traders have defied orders to take down protest banners in a bid to save the Market Hall. Banners saying "Save Our Market Hall" and "Sign Our Petition" adorned many stalls but traders were ordered to take them down -- or risk losing their lease
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New Whites book is headline news
THROUGHOUT its long and distinguished history, the affairs of Bolton Wanderers -- the highs and the lows -- have been reported by the Bolton Evening News. The town's newspaper has followed the football club's fortunes, from its formation as Christ Church
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Gays tie the knot
MANCHESTER has held what is thought to be the UK's biggest ever lesbian and gay mass blessing. As part of the Manchester Pride Festival, 70 couples tied the knot in Manchester's Gay Village. Gay and lesbian marriages are not yet recognised by law but
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New manager for nursery
STAFF and children at a Horwich nursery are celebrating the arrival of their new nursery manager by holding an open day. Moorlands Day Nursery, in Chorley New Road, is holding an open day on Saturday, September 4, from 10 am and 2 pm, to celebrate the
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Talented young pop singers show their star potential
THEY saved the best until last. Popstars the Showcase was the final performance of the Bolton Arts Festival and hundreds of people showed their support at the Albert Halls. Youngsters aged between 11 and 16 from APA Stageworks, based at Harper Green School
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Get on Wanderers at 250-1!
WANDERERS' 1-0 victory over Liverpool impressed the bookies. William Hill have cut their Premiership title odds from 1,000-1 to 250-1, with Liverpool's odds lengthening from 16-1 to 20-1. Arsenal remain favourites at 4-6, with Chelsea 15-8.
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Bank eyes move out of London
HUNDREDS of new jobs could be created in Manchester after one of America's oldest banks revealed it is considering moving a large part of its operation out of London. The Bank of New York currently employs several hundred "back office" processing staff
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Batting and bowling averages
BATTING Inns NO HS Runs Ave Fitton (Elt)... 21 8 *92 971 74.69 Bundela (DL)... 19 8 109 808 73.45 Sarkar (SV)... 20 4 *129 942 58.88 Mahmood (LH)... 22 4 *126 1019 56.61 C Smith (Bla)... 16 6 *91 540 54.00 N Bannister (Ath)... 24 10 *91 708 50.57 K Brown
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Unknown Arnhem hero traced to Bolton
THE family of an unknown soldier whose body was found nearly 60 years after the Second World War has been traced to Bolton. Private Arthur Foster of the Border Regiment, died during the battle of Arnhem on September 21, 1944. He was just 27. His skeleton
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Umpire training
THE Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers will be starting their next 10-week training course on Tuesday, September 14. It will take place at Astley Bridge Cricket Club, Moss Bank Way, from 7.15pm. For the first time, the course will use computers
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Amir sees Beijing gold after sparkling Athens silver
BOLTON's super-cool teenager Amir Khan is looking forward to the next Olympics after he claimed a fantastic Athens silver from a battling performance against the veteran defending Olympics lightweight champion Mario Cesar Kindelan Mesa. Khan insisted
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A window on sir's world
A MEMORIAL stained glass window to honour a much loved headteacher, is to be installed. The Alan Jenner Memorial Window is due to be dedicated at the Rivington and Blackrod High School chapel on October 10. The window has been bought by the Old Rivingtonians
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Crimefighters
at the Reebok HOME Office minister Hazel Blears is launching a crime-busting initiative in Bolton to cut crime rates across the North-west. Redeeming Our Communities involves police, churches and communities in the region and will be launched at the Reebok
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Cash help for further studies
SIXTEEN-year-olds in Bolton are being reminded that an allowance could be available if they continue with their studies. Youngsters could be eligible for a £30 a week grant under the education maintenance allowance, if they continue with their studies
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Failing schools targeted early
EDUCATION bosses have appointed a new manager to identify underperforming schools as quickly as possible. Tony Birch has been appointed as Bolton Council's new strategic manager of school evaluation. One of his key roles will be identifying schools that
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More security for garage
A GARAGE in Farnworth is set to have CCTV cameras and floodlights installed after planning chiefs approved their proposals. Euro Garages Ltd wanted to install security measures and wall mounted air conditioning unit at their Longcauseway service station
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Be on a winner with Gerry McDonnell
OUR new betting guru Gerry McDonnell gave his unique insight into the weekend's Premiership games. Read his pithy comments on Kieran Dyer, Wayne Rooney and the mighty Arsenal here - and see how his tips worked out . . . After all, you might want to follow
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Early loss of Hyypia is costly for Liverpool
THE early loss of Sammi Hyypia was a key factor in Liverpool's second defeat in six days according to Rafael Benitez. Hyypia received a blow to the face from Kevin Davies 10 seconds into Sunday's match at the Reebok. The collision left the imposing Finnish
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All the match stats
WANDERERS 1 LIVERPOOL 0 WANDERERS 4-3-3 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN...6 Had precious little to do over the entire 90 minutes, which speaks volumes for the defence. NICKY HUNT...7 Came under a lot of pressure in the first period but had a much-improved second half
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Second team tables
P W L D8 D6 D1 BP Pts Greenmount... 22 15 0 2 3 2 18 354 Bradshaw... 22 14 1 1 4 2 25 339 Farnworth SC... 22 12 5 3 2 0 32 308 Horwich... 22 11 2 3 4 2 29 299 Kearsley... 22 11 5 1 4 1 31 284 Walkden... 22 11 6 1 3 1 24 271 Astley Bridge... 22 9 7 0 5
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Centurions beat Hull KR
LEIGH Centurions gained a narrow 26-22 win over Hull KR to keep in touch with league leaders Whitehaven. Preview TOMMY Martyn will not play as Leigh Centurions bid to get their promotion bid back on track at home to Hull KR on Sunday. Martyn injured his
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Turley kicks Leigh to win
Leigh Centurions 26 Hull KR 22 by Mike Hulme: THE Centurions put a traumatic week firmly behind them to get their season right back on track. Although outscored by four tries to three by an effective Hull KR side, an immaculate goalkicking display by
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LR's late misery
Atherton LR 0 Nantwich Town 1: DANGER man Danny Griggs won an awful North West Counties League First Division game for Nantwich with just five minutes left. Griggs ran through to strike the winner after Atherton keeper Colin Flood's goal kick was headed
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Colls suffer blitz
Stone Dominoes 5 Atherton Colls 1: THREE second half goals left Atherton Collieries on the end of a heavy NWCL First Division defeat despite a much improved performance. Carl Bailey fired Stone ahead in the 19th minute, but Nicky Fisher levelled seven
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Defeat sounds warning to RMI
Leigh RMI 0 Halifax 3 by David Magilton: LEIGH RMI have not got too long to linger over what went wrong on Saturday as they have to pick themselves up and try to get it right at Morecambe on Monday afternoon. Which is just as well for the management team
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New look is needed
AS a resident of Bolton for 30 years, I am really happy to hear about the new plans for the redevelopment of the Market Hall. I can remember the Market Place when it first opened in the 1980s, and believe the Market Hall area of the shopping centre has
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Baby given wrong injection, says mum
A BABY has been given the wrong injection at a GP's surgery in Atherton, his mother said today. Emma Hook, aged 23, said she took her 15-week-old son Ben to her family doctor where he was supposed to get his first injections, but he was given the MMR
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Bank eyes move out of London
HUNDREDS of new jobs could be created in Manchester after one of America's oldest banks revealed it is considering moving a large part of its operation out of London. The Bank of New York currently employs several hundred "back office" processing staff
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A window on sir's world
A MEMORIAL stained glass window to honour a much loved headteacher, is to be installed. The Alan Jenner Memorial Window is due to be dedicated at the Rivington and Blackrod High School chapel on October 10. The window has been bought by the Old Rivingtonians
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Festival ends on a high
BOLTON Festival organisers are considering moving the event's dates to avoid clashing with the Bolton Show next year. Reflecting on this year's 10 day event festival committee chairman Elizabeth Tatman said starting the festival on the August Bank Holiday
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Audience gets Hollywood treatment
YOUNG performers brought a touch of tinseltown to Bolton with a Hollywood Premiere evening that included showstopping musical numbers and even the red carpet treatment. Members of the audience were greeted in true film star style when they arrived at
