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Courier delivers Poland deal
TARGET Express, the Warrington-based courier, has secured a partnership deal with Polish carrier Stolica. Target is extending its network of partnerships, with plans to introduce similar services in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Stolica is
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Deadline for quality awards
THE Institute for Quality Assurance (IQA) is calling on quality professionals and businesses to send in their entries for the 2004 IQA National Quality Awards by September 24. Winners will receive their awards at the first IQA Awards Dinner in the Shakespeare
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Nick is king of the Castle
A BOLTON businessman who started his building supplies company 20 years ago with £80 in his pocket and 20 tons of topsoil has sold it in a multi-million pound deal. Castle Builders Merchants, of Radcliffe Road, Little Lever, and owned by Nick Howcroft
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Heartfelt thanks to a mystery donor
I DON'T think people will be too shocked to find out there are approximately 187,000 registered charities in the UK. Hence my two years as fundraiser for The Sycamore Project which operates Zac's Youth Bar in Farnworth has been quite a challenge to convince
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Switch on to idea of CCTV cameras
WITH reference to Mr Whittle's letter (September 8). I think he greatly misunderstands what the CCTV scheme is all about. CCTV is there to be used -- a tool to help the police to fight crime, not replace them. It is not the police who decided to initiate
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Road groups condemn 'bus surfing' game
THE latest craze of "bus surfing" -- which left a 12-year-old girl seriously injured -- has been condemned by council leaders and community groups. Katherine Glass, of Elgin Street, Halliwell, suffered a fractured skull and severe bruising after she fell
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Keane ready for big Reebok derby
ROY Keane is in line to make his Manchester United comeback at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday. Keane played for the Republic of Ireland in Wednesday night's World Cup qualifier against Switzerland in Basle - a fortnight after it was revealed that he had
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Deane
Summer Medal (August 21) - Division One: winner D Aslett 63, 2nd C Cooper 65; Division Two: winner C Lechter 63, 2nd M Tuppen 65; winner A Fieldhouse 65, 2nd S Holland 67. Midweek Medal (August 24) - winner I Parsons 64, 2nd G P Dean 66. Summer Medal
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Steve leads way
STEVE Parry, playing in only his second PGA event, led the way in the Harold Lees Trophy at Dore and Totley with a four-under-par 66. The Hart Common assistant's round included four birdies and gave him a one shot lead over Hornsea's David Close. Harold
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School gets a Royal appointment
ONE of Britain's youngest headteachers has been appointed to lead Blackrod Church Primary School. James Royal, aged 32, will take over the 160-strong school in Vicarage Road West, Blackrod. He said: "I am very excited about joining such a warm, friendly
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Wall is damaged
A GARDEN wall was damaged after two cars collided in Crescent Road, Great Lever, at around 5pm. No one was injured in the accident.
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Apartments bid opposed
PLANS to build 12 apartments in Blackrod have been opposed by town councillors. Signature Developments want to demolish an existing building in Black Horse Street and replace it with a three-storey apartment block, with 12 parking spaces. But Blackrod
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Arena has lots of laughs in store
IT should be a laugh a minute when Bolton Arena hosts its second comedy night on Saturday, September 18. Doors open at 6.45pm and the fun kicks off at 7.30pm with a series of live stand-up acts. This is the second time Manchester's Comedy Store has branched
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Engineer's death was natural
A RETIRED engineer who lost his seven-year battle with lung disease in January died of natural causes, an inquest heard. William James Whittle, aged 73, of Greenbarn Way, Blackrod, died in Wigan Infirmary on January 11. The inquest was told that Mr Whittle
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Thai boxer Kevin's head shave effort
THAI boxer Kevin Tyrer will have his beloved pony tail shaved off to raise cash next month for the family of a teenage girl who died of leukaemia. Cherie Lee Cox lost her fight for life after succumbing to the bone marrow cancer disease earlier this year
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Museum visitors to get glimpse behind scenes
VISITORS to Hall i' th' Wood Museum will have an opportunity to see parts of the building normally off limits to the public this weekend. As part of 2004 Open Heritage Weekend, the museum is offering a fascinating insight into the Grade 1 listed Tudor
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Ex-pupils gather for centenary reunion
THE Old Rivingtonians Association is holding its centenary reunion next month. Former pupils and staff from Rivington and Blackrod High School - and its predecessor, Rivington and Blackrod Grammar School - are expected to travel from as far away as Hong
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Mobile phone amnesty
PEOPLE who make bogus claims of mobile phone thefts are being urged by the police to "call us before we call you". Hundreds of people each year are believed to have reported false crimes regarding the theft of mobile phones. Many people do it to get a
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Mark lands record for 302mph plunge
A DAREDEVIL who is 100 miles an hour quicker than Michael Schumacher is the new world champion of the skies. Skydiver Mark Calland is also the first person to have gone unbeaten through a season of speed skydiving competitions. Mark, aged 41, has just
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World stars target gold in black pudding title
NOW that the Olympics are over, the eyes of the sporting world will be fixed on Ramsbottom as the town prepares to hold its own world championships -- in black pudding throwing. To be held at the Royal Oak pub on Sunday, starting at noon, the World Black
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What to do in Bolton this weekend
BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. www.boltonmuseums.org.uk Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission free. Bolton Aquarium There are fantastic fish on display from all over the world, some highly threatened
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Family homes to replace empty flats
FIVE blocks of flats on a drug-plagued estate are to be converted into family homes. Cllr David Wilkinson, Bolton Council's executive member for environment and housing, ordered the change after £46,000 was lost in rent while unwanted homes lay empty
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Homes plan for Nobel site
THE former school of Nobel prize-winner Sir Harry Kroto could become home to 25 two-storey houses in a scheme to be considered by planning bosses. Developer Miller Metcalfe wants to build the five-bedroomed homes on the site of the demolished Wolfenden
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Jay-Jay framed!
BOLTON Wanderers star Jay-Jay Okocha will be welcomed into the homes of fans across the borough -- thanks to a talented artist. Nick Taylor has produced a stunning portrait of the Nigerian ace as part of a series of limited edition prints which will be
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Wanderers ready to roll for United visit
BOLTON Wanderers are confident they can rub salt into Manchester United's early-season wounds. Although most bookies are quoting United as evens favourites, the Whites go into Saturday's Reebok derby on a high while Sir Alex Ferguson's Reds have been
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Now Big Sam's in the fast lane
SAM Allardyce made it clear today that he still has ambitions to further his managerial career -- and not necessarily with Bolton Wanderers. Newcastle might have been the right club at the wrong time but, sooner or later, another big club will come calling
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Ruud cheer for Fergie?
RUUD van Nistelrooy will give Sir Alex Ferguson some much-needed respite from his early season injury hell by returning to the Manchester United squad for Saturday's Premiership trip to high-flying Bolton writes Simon Stone of PA Sport Ferguson's squad
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Chorley Lynx: It's the end
CHORLEY Lynx is to close down. The club, which is said to be losing £1,000 a week, has told the Rugby Football League they will cease to operate after Sunday's final LHF National League Two match of the season against York. Chorley directors took the
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Manchester League
Premier Division: Highfield United v Wilmslow Albion; Leigh Athletic v East Manchester. Division Two: Atherton Town v Irlam MS; Dukinfield Town v Prestwich Heys; East Manchester v Leigh Athletic; Stockport Georgians v Breightmet United; Swinton Town v
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Aegon West Lancashire League
Lancashire FA Interserve Amateur Shield: Tempest Utd v Hindsford AFC; Haslingden St Mary's v Leigh Phoenix; Eagley v Mill Hill St Peters; Barrowford YCW v Lostock St Gerard's; Wigan Sports Club v Turton; Norcross & Warbreck v Hindley Green; Blackpool
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Collieries aim for cup revenge
North West Counties League: ATHERTON Collieries will aim to avenge a cup defeat when Alsager Town visit in the FA Vase first qualifying round tomorrow. The Cheshire side return to Alder House just seven days after dumping Collieries out of the FA Cup.
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Preparation the key for Starbuck
Leigh RMI v Aldershot: LEIGH RMI will prepare to take on high-flying Aldershot tomorrow in just the same way they did for bottom club Forest Green Rovers. The Railwaymen notched their first Conference win of the season over Rovers last Saturday, but face
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Surgeon hits out at patient choice
A SURGEON at the Royal Bolton Hospital has slammed the government in an outburst over so-called "patient choice". Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Steve Hodgson says patients are being let down because in reality they get little choice of where they are
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Chorley in BGA junior title joy
CHORLEY retained their BGA junior league title with a narrow four points win over Harwood. Chorley scored 360, with Harwood 364 and Old Links 377. Once again Chorley's Bolton team members led the way, Michael Hearn shooting a gross 70 and Joe Morris with
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Trader rips up CCTV cash plea
A TRADER in Horwich replied to a letter asking for cash for CCTV cameras - by tearing it up and returning it. The shredded letter was returned two days after Horwich Town Council asked businesses for cash towards the running costs of the town's seven-camera
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Banner blazes Metrolink message to Whitehall
THIS huge banner has been unveiled at the offices of Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) as the battle to get the Phase 3 Metrolink expansion programme 'Back On Track' stepped up another gear. The banner, almost 45 metres wide and
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Metrolink expansion gathers steam again
THE shelved plans to extend the Metrolink tram network -- and boost Bolton's own transport network -- could be revived if the fears of the project's private partners can be overcome. That is the view of two Bolton MPs following crisis talks with transport
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'I woke up to find my coach was crashing'
A SCHOOLBOY who suffered serious injuries in a coach crash in Austria has spoken for the first time about his ordeal. Richard Howard was left fighting for his life last month when the coach he was travelling in near Salzberg rolled down the side of a
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Olympic success has youngsters flocking to the boxing ring
YOUNGSTERS are flocking to sign up at boxing clubs across Bolton to try and follow the footsteps of Olympic hero Amir Khan. Organisers are delighted at the new wave of enthusiasm for the sport following Khan's silver medal success at the Games in Athens
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Engine failure aborts take-off
A JET carrying 275 British holidaymakers and eight crew to Manchester had to abort take-off when engines malfunctioned and a fire broke out on one wheel, officials said. The Thomas Cook Boeing 757-300 was half way along the runway at Larnaca Airport in
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The Fred Done Column: Fabulous Frankie is perfect for punters
THE "Frankie factor" came back to haunt me at Doncaster on Wednesday afternoon, as the Italian jockey had punters purring and left me licking my wounds after he had landed a 179/1 four timer and made up some ground on Kieren Fallon in their battle for
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TV chat show for Lily Savage star
PAUL O'Grady, the Merseyside comedian behind Lily Savage, is to get his own daily ITV tea time chat show from October. O'Grady, who also stars in the sitcom Eyes Down, will host an hour of "family entertainment with topical chat and celebrity guests",
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Cash boost for Tokyo exhibition
BOLTON companies can benefit from up to £2,500 of support to take part in a trade mission to Japan. UK Trade & Investment, the government body which supports overseas trade, is offering the financial package to UK companies that attend CEATEC, Japan's
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Guide helps retailers with disability law
THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) have launched a joint practical guide to help retailers comply with Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), which comes into force on October 1. Part III of the
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Law firm recruits criminal experts
BURY legal practice Woodcock and Sons has boosted its criminal law department following the appointments of Lucy Ashton and Simon Harrison. Simon, who has been qualified for 12 years and lives in Rossendale, joins Woodcocks from another local firm of
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Bus service fails to deliver
I READ with a very wry smile the Bolton Evening News account of the axing of the 478 service by Blue Bus, a form for which the expression "Micky Mouse" has been perfectly coined. I was a regular user of the service when the battle of the buses took place
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Hospital profits are put before hygiene
THE recent decision to place alcohol-based gels at the end of hospital beds to prevent the spread of the superbug MRSA ought not to divert attention from the reason for the emergence and spread of such dangerous infections. The introduction of private
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Howfen in treble hunt
WESTHOUGHTON go to Old Trafford on Sunday in search of a treble. No Bolton League side has added the Lancashire Knockout title to winning the Hamer Cup and league championship. But Westhoughton can do that when they face Bootle over 45 overs at Old Trafford
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20,000 sign market hall protest petition
TRADERS campaigning to save Bolton's historic Market Hall from major changes have been backed by a petition signed by 20,000 shoppers. The traders say they have won massive support against the plan to bring more high street shops to the 19th century building
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Law rules with the bat
Worcestershire v Lancashire: STUART Law struck a majestic century to give Lancashire the start they needed in their County Championship relegation crunch match against Worcestershire. Law's 159, which led Mike Watkinson's side to 350-8, has given them
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Hart Common GC
RESULTS: Wednesday Stableford - Division One: David Gleave 40pts c/p, Bob Entwistle 40, Ray Smith 38; Division Two:Peter Corless 37pts, Dave Pimblett 35, Stephen Flanagan 65; Division Three: David Hetherington 33, D Blackburn 31, John Starr 31. Charity
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Peru buffet for good cause
A PERUVIAN buffet is being held in aid of Bolton Lever Rotary Club at Inkaa, Lee Lane, Horwich, on Tuesday, September 21. Tickets cost £15, £10 of which will go towards funding Rotary international projects. For details and tickets contact Andrea Mellon
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New 20mph speed limit
SPEED limits of 20 miles-an-hour are to be implemented in the Tempest Road and St John's Road area of Lostock. Cllr David Wilkinson, executive member for environment at Bolton Council, agreed to the measure following complaints from residents. about the
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Flowers for Chernobyl
BLACKROD Friends of Chernobyl's Children will be holding an evening of flower arranging on September 14 at Blackrod Methodist Hall to raise funds for youngsters affected by the nuclear disaster. The event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from 01204
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Lorry driver in M60 ordeal
A LORRY driver was taken to hospital after he was thrown from his cab during a accident on the M60. The 46-year-old was at the wheel of his wagon when it jack-knifed at junction 17 at Whitefield at 2.20pm. He was taken to Bury General Hospital with minor
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Man, 36, found hanging in house
A MAN has been found dead at a house in Westhoughton. The 36-year-old was discovered at the property in Forest Drive, at around 4.15pm. Police were called to the scene following reports that a man had been found hanging. A spokesman for Greater Manchester
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Legal workers' charity dash
LEGAL workers from Expedia, in Horwich, took part in a mile-long run in Liverpool to raise money for charity. The seven-strong group - Stephanie Hardy, aged 21, Jodie Halliwell, 21, Maria Ogden, 22, Stephanie Dolan, 29, Carl Wheatley, 28, Stuart Adamson
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Return of charity flea market
HEATON Fold Horticultural Centre is to hold another flea market following the success of a similar event last year. Students and staff at the centre for people with learning disabilities have been donating objects to sell at the event to raise money for
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Parishioners flock to join pilgrimage
CHURCHGOERS from Bolton made an annual pilgrimage to Norfolk last week to visit an 11th century shrine. Sixty-nine people travelled to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, a trip organised by St Augustine's Parish Church, Tonge Moor. The group attended
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Open mic night at the Octagon
POETS, comedians and songwriters will take to the stage at Bolton's Octagon Theatre later this month. Write Out Loud will feature poet Tony Walsh, singer/songwriter Matty Hill, compere Clare Kirwan and music from Blue Circles. There will also be an open
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Tributes flow to music man
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for well-known music shop owner "Doctor Rock" following his death from a heart attack. Passionate music fan Keith Hand, aged 56, of Bury and Bolton Road, Radcliffe, died at Fairfield Hospital, Bury, in the early hours of
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Father, 40, hanged himself - inquest
A FATHER-of-two who was found hanged in Leigh took his own life, an inquest has ruled. Jeremy Charles Moon, aged 40, was found hanging at his home in Carders Close on March 21. The hearing was told that driver Mr Moon had split up with long-term partner
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Play area boost for Radcliffe
YOUNGSTERS in Radcliffe are to benefit from a new play area in the town. The ballzone at Bolton Road park will be officially opened on Thursday September 16, by the Mayor of Bury, Cllr Barry Briggs, as part of the first phase of £400,000 worth of improvements
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Who was the woman found in the canal?
A FRESH appeal for information has been made to identify a woman whose body was found in a canal at Leigh. Her body was discovered in West Bridgewater Canal on Wednesday morning near Mather Lane Bridge, Leigh. A handbag, believed to belong to the woman
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School gets a Royal appointment
ONE of Britain's youngest headteachers has been appointed to lead Blackrod Church Primary School. James Royal, aged 32, will take over the 160-strong school in Vicarage Road West, Blackrod. He said: "I am very excited about joining such a warm, friendly
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Top marks for Bolton School
BOLTON School has topped the Lancashire independent school tables for GCSE results. The Boys Division took top spot of the county's 11 independent schools while the Girls Division were second in the county tables, collated by the Independent Schools Council
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Police hunt for missing museum coin
THREE solid gold coins were stolen from a security case at the Manchester Museum in Oxford Road. Known as Nobles, they were taken from the coin room where they have been on display as part of a collection on loan from the British Museum in London. The
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Back to reality for TV wedding couple
NEWLY-weds Darren and Sam Foster have landed back home to reality following their fairytale wedding in Cyprus. The pair, whose live wedding ceremony in Paphos was watched by millions of GMTV viewers last week, spent a few days lapping up the Mediterranean
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What to do in Bolton on... Saturday
BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. www.boltonmuseums.org.uk Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission free. Bolton Aquarium There are fantastic fish on display from all over the world, some highly threatened
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Oldest resident, at 94, opens new housing office
SHE might not be Victoria Beckham but at the age of 94, Ann Castle proved she could strike a pose for the cameras. The lively nonagenarian was the star for the day when she officially opened a newly refurbished housing office in Great Lever. As the eldest
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What to do in Bolton on... Tuesday
BOLTON METRO COMMUNITY CENTRES For further information or to book a room please call 01204 334300 BLACKROD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Greenbarn Way, off Vicarage Road, Blackrod, BL6 5TA The centre houses a main hall with a stage and a side lounge, kitchen, toilets
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Policeman swoops to save hawk
AN animal-loving police officer helped reunite a hawk and its owners after the bird of prey became tangled in a tree at a Bolton beauty spot. Walkers found the Red Tailed Hawk upside down at Bradshaw Fisheries on Sunday afternoon. The hawk, called Rocky
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Festival date for budding singer
A MUSICIAN who fulfilled a dream when he performed at the world-famous Cavern Club in Liverpool has been asked to play in one of the largest festivals in Europe this month. Budding singer Rob McCulloch, who starred at the club made famous by the Beatles
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Wanderers leading the way
WHEN 28,000 Wanderers and Manchester United supporters fill the Reebok Stadium Saturday, they will be treated to the sight of 10 of the top 100 performers in this season's Premiership. But what might astonish the United-following flock is that only one
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United factfile
Ground: Old Trafford. Nickname: Red Devils. Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson. Current position: 9th (P4 W1 D2 L1 5pts). Top scorer: Alan Smith 5 (2 Premiership). Last time out: Barclay's Premiership -- United 0, Everton 0. How they lined up: Howard, Gary Neville
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Wanderers ready to roll for United visit
BOLTON Wanderers are confident they can rub salt into Manchester United's early-season wounds. Although most bookies are quoting United as evens favourites, the Whites go into Saturday's Reebok derby on a high while Sir Alex Ferguson's Reds have been
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Keeper faces a spell on the sidelines
Radcliffe Boro v Blyth Spartans: RADCLIFFE Borough goalkeeper Danny Hurst is facing a spell out of action with a hernia. Hurst has managed to play through the opening weeks of the season with the problem, but manager Kevin Glendon may replace him with
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Flitcroft in for a quick return
Shrewsbury Town v Bury by Phil Thorp: DAVE Flitcroft is set for a quick return the Bury starting line-up for Saturday's clash at Shrewsbury Town. The combative midfielder is available again following his one-match suspension picked up for a red card against
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Vandal-hit soccer club gets £38,000 revamp
A FOOTBALL club which suffered from vandalism more than 12 months ago has spent thousands of pounds improving security measures at its ground. Vandals broke into a storage shed at Breightmet United last May and set fire to the contents. A tractor, nets
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Market Hall plan is one step nearer to clone town
CONGRATULATIONS to the Bolton Evening News for being a newspaper for the community and printing issues which concern people. Many letters have been written about the proposals for the Market Hall and I must add mine to them and say I was appalled when
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Donohue claims Turton victory
THE much delayed Captain's Day was held at Turton last Saturday. The course was in excellent condition with the greens running as well as they had all year. Paul Gandy, continuing his good form of late, was one who started badly but made up for this over
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Vandal-hit soccer club gets £38,000 revamp
A FOOTBALL club which suffered from vandalism more than 12 months ago has spent thousands of pounds improving security measures at its ground. Vandals broke into a storage shed at Breightmet United last May and set fire to the contents. A tractor, nets
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Garden will be a tribute to tragic Jessica
A PEACEFUL garden is to be created at a primary school in memory of a pupil who died from an asthma attack. Sports-mad Jessica Anders, aged nine, died after suffering the attack at her home in Lincoln Avenue, Little Lever. Bowness Primary School is to
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Murder charge women 'had gun lessons'
A JEALOUS Hell's Angel honed her shooting skills on a range just two days before she gunned down a man in the street, a court heard. Heather Stephenson-Snell was said to have visited a shooting club four times over a six month period to learn how to fire
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Players wanted
BOLTON County AFC are starting their football training for boys aged five and six years old. Training will take place at Canon Slade School in the gym every Monday from 6pm to 7pm. All welcome. For further details, contact Stuart Gregory on 01204 309379
