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Partnership power reaps rewards for property firm
KINGMOOR Park Properties has won a prestigious national award after being identified as one of the best examples of a public/private sector partnership in the UK. The company, which has made a huge success of the Bridgewater Business Park in Leigh, scooped
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Broadband underused in development zone
A LACK of access and education is hampering the take-up of broadband services by businesses in the Bolton Economic Development Zone (EDZ), potentially costing millions of pounds in lost development and expansion. A report carried out by technical consultants
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Lynx want Lee to stay
CHORLEY Lynx want coach Mark Lee to stay at the club despite the team's failure to make the National League Division Two promotion play-offs. The team's disappointing 28-16 defeat at London Skolars on Sunday has seen the side fall to seventh place in
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Bring in hunting ban now
I VIEWED with dismay the recent decision by the Government to set out a timetable for a vote on hunting. The vote is sure to go in favour of a ban. It is suggested that the result could be deferred for two years. The fear is that the totally unelected
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Christian countries are choice for asylum seekers
RE: Mr Pittock's defence of seven asylum seekers working illegally (Bolton Evening News, September 7). He claims we are becoming a "barbarous country" after these workers were jailed, even although they used forged documents. I would have thought at a
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Plenty of care for the elderly
I REFER to the article, "Nowhere to go for the Old", and your comment that elderly people living in Bolton are three times more likely to lose their care home places than others in the North-west. In Bolton we work in partnership with local residents
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Thomasson Trophy
THE Roy Thomasson Memorial Trophy U13s cricket competition takes place at Astley Bridge on Sunday. Six teams will take part in the round robin event starting at 9.30am. Competing teams are: Astley Bridge, Farnworth, Tonge, Eagley, Egerton and Little Lever
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Weekend fixtures
SATURDAY Bolton Association: Astley & Tyldesley Colls v Edgworth; Atherton v Spring View; Blackrod v Lostock; Darcy Lever v Adlington; Elton v Clifton; Little Hulton v Walshaw; Standish v Golborne. Bolton League: Astley Bridge v Bradshaw; Egerton
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Skydiver cheats death in plunge
A CHORLEY skydiver has been seriously injured after her parachute failed to open properly during a 14,000ft jump. Sarah McEwan, 35, from Euxton, was due to take part in a record-breaking jump in Nottingham at the weekend when her chute failed to activate
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Thieves beat up napping driver
A MAN was dragged from his car at a motorway service station and beaten up by a gang of robbers who then drove off in his vehicle. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident at the Bolton West Service Station on the M61 at Anderton. The 53-year-old
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CCTV for crime-ridden golf course car park
A £20,000 CCTV system has been installed at Duxbury Park golf course in a bid to crack down on car crime and anti-social behaviour. The move to make the area safer for players and their families was taken by Chorley Borough Council, in connection with
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Thieves 'train' on old Metros
POLICE have launched spot checks on Metro drivers as police believe they are being targeted by thieves 'training' to steal more expensive models which are harder to break into. Two Rover Metros were stolen and another attempted theft was carried out in
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A&E plan backed by senior staff
SENIOR hospital staff have stepped into the debate over the future of Chorley's A&E provision with the message: "Our department is not closing down". They admitted that staff and patients had been concerned by recent closure rumours, but were adamant
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Whites shop for more bargains
THE closing of the transfer window has not stopped Sam Allardyce shopping around for bargains. He still hopes to sign the Senegal midfielder Khalilou Fadiga, despite the former Inter Milan ace criticising Wanderers for moving the goalposts during negotiations
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TICKETS for Wanderers Premiership home game against Birmingham on September 25 (ko 5.15pm) go on sal
Supporters can buy their seat for the game in person at the Reebok ticket office, by telephone on 0871 871 2932 (a £1.50 booking fee is charged on all orders); or by post, using the official postal application form. Postal applications must include a
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Hierro practises patience
FERNANDO Hierro is breaking new ground at the Reebok. Having been limited to three substitute appearances this season, the legendary former Real Madrid captain is itching to get into the starting line-up. But he accepts that, with Wanderers playing as
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Exhibition
PAINTINGS by Bolton-born artist Barry White are to go on display at a town's Museum, Art Gallery and Aquarium next Saturday. For the past 40 years, his work has been exhibited throughout Britain and abroad. Now people in his home town can see his paintings
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Magpies start off cup trail in style
CHORLEY easily overcame Bacup Borough in the FA Cup to set up an away tie with Guiseley in the first qualifying round on September 18. Two goals from Jamie Vermiglio and David Eatock's third goal in three matches gave Chorley a 3-0 victory over a Bacup
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Comedy awards
PHOENIX night stars Patrick McGuiness, Archie Kelly and Steve Edge are hosting the Manchester Comedy Awards. The North West's comical talent will be recognised for the first time as part of the comedy festival in October. The black tie event on October
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Attack suspect on film
POLICE would like to speak to a man after an unprovoked attack at the former Atlantis nightclub. The victim was approached by a man inside the nightspot at Eagley Brook Way who struck up a conversation with him. Seconds later, he hit him in the face with
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Walk pays for soccer strip
THREE fund-raisers were so determined that an Astley Bridge football team should have a new kit that they walked from Bolton to Southport to raise the money. Rachel Warren, aged 40, her 13-year-old daughter, Amy, and friend Andrew Hoodles, aged 15, raised
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Awards for community heroes
NEIGHBOURHOOD heroes who have taken a stance against anti-social behaviour are to be recognised in a new awards scheme. Bolton South East MP Brian Iddon is encouraging people to nominate individuals and local groups who have shown commitment and bravery
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Khan hits canvas in portrait form
OLYMPIC silver medalist Amir Khan avoided hitting the canvas when he swept to Olympic Games silver medal glory. But since his return he has been splashed all over it. Bolton artist Norma Jeavons handed wonderkid Khan this portrait on Saturday morning
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MP wants immediate hunting with dogs ban
BAN hunting with dogs now -- that is the message from Brian Iddon as the House of Commons was set for a new debate on the controversial sport. The Bolton South-east MP is unhappy at a clause in the Hunting Bill meaning it would not be implemented for
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Professional boarder will open new skate park
A NEW skateboard park will be officially opened this weekend in a bid to keep teenagers off the streets. The £45,000 facility is being launched on Blindsill Field, Farnworth, on Sunday. There will be a demonstration by professional skateboarder Andy Scott
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Man hurt in street stabbing horror
A MAN was stabbed during a mass brawl outside a Bolton nightclub. His attacker is believed to have run into a nearby takeaway and grabbed a knife before assaulting him. A fight broke out between a number of men in the Ikon club in St George's Road, Bolton
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Sarah's date with Countess
A GIRL guide had a date with royalty to honour the active part she has played within the community. Sarah Newton, aged 21, of Oakwood Drive, Heaton, is one of 40 girls nationally to receive the Queen's Guide award, handed to her by the Countess of Wessex
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Trio jump out of sky in aid of family
A TRIO of daredevils took to the skies in memory of a three year-old girl who died from meningitis. Friends Joanne Collins, Eleanor Hutchinson, from Westhoughton, and Kelly Forshaw, from Horwich, took the plunge from a plane at 10,000 feet -- strapped
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The man behind Whites' crest
THE family of an artist who designed the famous Bolton Wanderers crest are desperately trying to locate his other work. Frank Bowles, who was an illustrator and cartoonist for the Bolton Evening News, created the famous round blue crest for the Super
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The man behind Whites' crest
THE family of an artist who designed the famous Bolton Wanderers crest are desperately trying to locate his other work. Frank Bowles, who was an illustrator and cartoonist for the Bolton Evening News, created the famous round blue crest for the Super
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Sam stays put, but more job offers may follow
SOME men are born to be great, others have greatness thrust upon them. And some men, such as Sam Allardyce, find themselves competing against the greatest, knowing they may never get the reward their talent deserves. Having served his apprenticeship in
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Benefits and job advice in one
THE official opening of the new Jobcentre Plus in Chorley takes place today, Wednesday, September 8. The Mayor of Chorley Danny Gee will do the honours at the Hamilton Road building at 9am. Jobcentre Plus is a new comprehensive service for employers and
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Junior Bowling
THE Bolton Mills Bowling League will be holding a junior competition for U18s at the Back o'th' Bank Bowling Club, Fairhaven Road, this Tuesday from 6.30pm. Youngsters from any league are welcome to take part, entry is free, and players just need to turn
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Conservative Ladies' Bowls
THE pairs competition, held at Little Hulton Conservative Club on September 5, was won by Mrs Wolstenholme (Little Lever) and Mrs J Cooke (Over Hulton), the runners-up were Mrs V Foster (Horwich) and Mrs C Threlfall (Little Lever). P W L Pts Horwich..
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Bury Bowls
Division One Eagle/Child A... 17 14 1 2 49.5 146.0 Black Lane... 16 12 2 2 55.0 133.0 Prestwich CC A... 16 12 2 2 68.5 117.0 Whitefield BC... 16 8 6 2 81.0 103.0 Walmersley B... 17 7 7 3 106.0 90.0 Walmersley A... 16 6 8 2 105.0 77.5 Tottington CC A..
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Horwich Bowls
Section A West A... 21 16 5 172 Horwich RMI A... 20 16 4 171 Whelley A... 22 16 6 158 Greenwood... 22 14 8 155 Hilltops A... 20 13 7 136 Lostock A... 20 12 8 131 Bellingham B... 21 10 11 122 Rivington A... 20 10 10 108 Rivington B... 20 6 14 72 Horwich
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Bolton Mills Bowling League
TEAM secretaries are being asked to submit their club's best two averages for the Merit Award before the next meeting on September 28. Entries to: Mr A Hamer, 35 Thornham Drive, Bolton. BL1 7RE. Any entries submitted after the above date will be void.
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That Was The Week That Was
ANGELA Kelly takes a personal look at the week in cyberspace in Bolton: Saturday had good news for everyone concerned about the new name for Bolton Institute now that it has finally won university status. Commonsense has triumphed and it is likely to
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Khan hits canvas in portrait form
OLYMPIC silver medalist Amir Khan avoided hitting the canvas when he swept to Olympic Games silver medal glory. But since his return he has been splashed all over it. Bolton artist Norma Jeavons handed wonderkid Khan this portrait on Saturday morning
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Centurions have trophy in their sights
LEIGH Centurions' priceless victory over title rivals Whitehaven last weekend will count for nothing unless they can tame Batley Bulldogs tomorrow. Victory at Mount Pleasant in the final league game of the season will almost certainly guarantee Leigh
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Mindless teenagers
I AM addressing this to the mindless group of teenagers who removed a bird feeder stand from outside a block of warden flats in Astley Village. Your mindless act has left many wheelchair-bound and able-bodied senior citizens without one of their pleasures
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Spare time for others
NATIONAL disability charity, Winged Fellowship Trust, would like to invite readers to consider offering a week of their time to help people with physical disabilities have a holiday, and give their carers a break. Winged Fellowship Trust has five purpose-built
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There is no case for a council tax rebate
IN reply to the open letter 'Council should complete works or give tax rebate', Chorley Citizen, September 1. I am sympathetic to the plight of residents in Milestone Meadow, Euxton, where the council cannot adopt the road until the builder completes
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No warm welcome on town visit
ON my way to visit my brother in Bolton, I made the mistake of having a browse around the market. When I returned to my car I had been issued with a parking ticket! I was in a disabled spot and had my badge/clock clearly visible. I had to drive back to
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Doctors to get access to patient records
HOSPITAL chiefs say they will allow GPs access to patient records after a family doctor complained he had trouble getting information on the condition of his own patients. Dr Stephen Hamilton, who works at Heaton Medical Centre, launched a stinging attack
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Motorway horror
HUNDREDS of motorists were left stranded for hours after a horror smash left two dead and one man in hospital with serious injuries. Drivers were trapped between junctions 27 and 28 after all three of the lanes on the northbound carriageway were blocked
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Boss's fatal heart attack
BRITISH tourists on holiday in Cuba battled in vain to save the life of a Bury Council boss, an inquest heard. John Ball, who worked as a procurement manager in the environmental services department, suffered a suddenm heart attack while swimming off
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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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Row over ad for escorts at the JobCentre
JOBSEEKERS are being encouraged to become escorts by the promise of high wages in an advert placed in Bolton's JobCentre Plus. The advert, placed by Newcastle-based Christony Companions, promises those who work as escorts -- accompanying clients on dates
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Jilted lover's file on death street families
A JILTED Hell's Angel biker kept a factfile on the residents of a Radcliffe street where she gunned down a man with a sawn-off shotgun, a court was told. Police found the file when they raided the house of a friend in York following the shooting of Robert
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Gun club sets sights for charity
GUN enthusiasts will be aiming high for at their charity shoot. Bolton Gun Club Clay Section will be having its biannual open day on Sunday, September 19. Last year, the club raised £3,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley. This year year's
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Musical fish show
ST Paul's Amateur Operatic Society are to present A Fish Out Of Water at Astley Bridge's Theatre Church on Seymour Road. The performance will take place at 7.30pm from Thursday, September 16 to Saturday, September 18. Tickets, which are £6 for adults
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Will is to wow fans
POP sensation Will Young will serenade thousands of fans in Manchester when he performs in November at the MEN Arena. The former Pop Idol has added the extra date to his 17 date nationwide tour after his concert at the MEN Arena on December 5 sold out
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Derby Darts
P W L F A Pt KG's Girls... 10 8 2 89 54 16 Boardwalkers... 10 7 3 80 70 14 Jackie's Girls... 10 6 4 79 71 12 Lady Lodgers... 10 5 5 78 69 10 Three/Bed... 10 4 6 72 78 8 Carol's Girls... 10 0 10 45 90 0 Merit P W L Pt K Owen... 10 20 10 20 D Lowe... 9
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Employment law: action needed
A BUSINESS lobby group is expressing its concern that many companies are poorly prepared for sweeping new changes to employment law - including new procedures for resolving employee disputes - which come into effect on October 1. The Forum of Private
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Bedpan firm up for sale
BEDPAN maker Verna Group is up for sale with a minimum price tag of £60 million. There had been expectation among venture capital experts that the Bolton firm would sell for between £40 and £50 million. But bosses at the company, which employs 1,500 people
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Belmont works shuts after 126 years
ONE of Bolton's oldest companies is to close with the loss of 48 jobs. The Belmont Bleaching and Dyeing Company, which has been in operation for 126 years, will cease production by the end of the year. The move comes after the order book and goodwill
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Bus-ted again
ONCE again the bus shelter on Church Street, Horwich, has been vandalised. As a result, pedestrians have to walk through yet more shattered glass. Wouldn't it be more economical to install a CCTV camera on the lamppost at the side of the bus shelter?
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Teach compassion not oppression
THE letter by Mr F Isherwood echoes the disgust and almost disbelief at the abuse, and then killing, of the children in Russia, held captive without food or water, no sanitation, then slaughtered. Beslan, the ultimate in bestiality! In the Koran there
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Bungalow rent has gone through the roof
THE cost of living in a council bungalow for the elderly and infirm has gone up by a massive £11 a week for new tenants. The reason for this increase is because all council bungalows have now been brought under the canopy of sheltered housing and the
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Batting and bowling averages
Inns NO HS Runs Ave Fitton (Elt)... 24 10 * 92 1037 74.07 Bundela (DL)... 22 8 *109 970 69.29 Sarkar (SV)... 22 5 *129 1048 61.65 Mahmood (LH)... 25 5 *126 1094 54.70 C Smith (Bla)... 18 6 * 91 625 52.08 N Bannister (Ath)... 27 10 * 91 795 46.76 K Brown
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Batting and bowling averages
BATTING INN NO HS R Ave Nisar (Tong)... 24 4 *221 1367 68.35 O'Rourke (Eag)... 24 6 *105 981 54.50 S Anderton (Tong)... 22 8 97 750 53.57 White (Hor)... 25 9 *85 853 53.31 Shetty (Gnmt)... 28 3 *122 1315 52.60 G Garner (Eger)... 24 3 *111 1095 52.14 de
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Cricket coaching
051THE Lancashire Cricket Board will be running a course for budding school and club coaches in Bolton next month. Men and women aged 17 and over are welcome to sign up for the course, which will train them up to ECB Level 1 standard. The course, which
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Ian caps super season with a unique innings
HUNDREDS of Bolton League batsmen have hit a half-century, many of those players have contributed to a League Championship, and a tiny handful of them have reached 10,000 runs writes Peter Stafford But none, I would suggest, have previously achieved each
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Africa schools to benefit from donated computers
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Kenya are to benefit from computers donated from Chorley people. More than 20 computers and printers will be donated to The Children of Watamu charity later this month following an appeal by Chorley Computer Club. The units will then
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Rocket launch for science college
THE new academic year will start with a spectacular celebration at a Chorley high school. Rockets will be launched at Albany Science College, Bolton Road, tomorrow (Thursday), and TV weatherman Fred Talbot will be on hand to perform the formal re-naming
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Youths blamed for racist graffiti
POLICE have launched an investigation after a number of racially motivated incidents in Adlington. Officers are making inquiries after graffiti was daubed on the front of an office belonging to an Asian family in Railway Road and an Indian restaurant
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End of road for traffic lights
MOTORISTS are celebrating after highways chiefs stumbled across a way to improve traffic flow -- in a roundabout way! Traffic lights at the junctions of St Thomas's Road and Market Street together with those at Union Street and Park Road are to be removed
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Clerk stole £18,000 from family firm
AN accounts clerk who stole £18,000 from her bosses almost put the family firm into liquidation through her crimes. Heather Bennetton's guilty secret was discovered after her husband committed suicide and she insisted on going back into work. The mum,
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False claim photographer jailed for three years
A PHOTOGRAPHER who falsely claimed £110,000 in benefits and owed £75,000 to the taxman has been jailed. Amin Hirani, of Filton Avenue, Daubhill, had been working as a wedding photographer for 13 years and during that time had earned almost £450,000. But
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2nd XI details
LATEST news SECOND TEAMS P W L D Ab BP Pts Standish... 27 23 1 0 3 5 483 Elton... 27 20 3 2 2 37 449 Clifton... 27 17 5 2 3 47 405 Darcy Lever... 27 15 6 3 3 49 367 Edgworth... 27 13 8 4 2 50 322 Walshaw... 26 12 7 4 3 52 310 Little Hulton... 27 10 9
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Thwaites East Lancs Bowls
BOLTON'S Bar Lane are two points off the lead after suffering a 10-4 defeat at the hands of last season's winners Accrington Globe. The title will now be decided on the last games of the season, with next week's fixtures seemingly in favour of the Bolton
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Speed in the mood for England test
A DEFIANT Gary Speed has issued a rallying call to his Wales team-mates ahead of next month's World Cup showdown with England. The Red Dragons are downhearted after opening their qualifying campaign with disappointing draws against Azerbaijan and Northern
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Laville's long journey back gathers pace
FLORENT Laville will continue his comeback bid in Monday's "mini" derby when Wanderers reserves take on Manchester United at Leyland. The Frenchman has overcome a setback in his recovery from the serious knee injury that has kept him out of first-team
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Denmark dream is alive for Henrik
HENRIK Pedersen has been told to book another World Cup date in his diary, despite managing just 11 minutes of action on his international comeback. The Wanderers front man had no chance to make an impact as Denmark were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw
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Sarah's date with Countess
A GIRL guide had a date with royalty to honour the active part she has played within the community. Sarah Newton, aged 21, of Oakwood Drive, Heaton, is one of 40 girls nationally to receive the Queen's Guide award, handed to her by the Countess of Wessex
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'12th worst' university not deterred
BOLTON Institute bosses are not disheartened by the news that, as Britain's newest university, it is the 12th worst in the country. A respected university guide has put the Institute bottom of the North-west table and 108th out of 119 nationwide. It comes
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Firefighters' tribute
FIREFIGHTERS across Bolton paid their respects to the thousands of people who lost their lives in the September 11 tragedy in America three years ago. Fire stations across Greater Manchester flew the Brigade Flag at half mast between 8am and sunset and
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Musical fish show
ST Paul's Amateur Operatic Society are to present A Fish Out Of Water at Astley Bridge's Theatre Church on Seymour Road. The performance will take place at 7.30pm from Thursday, September 16 to Saturday, September 18. Tickets, which are £6 for adults
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Cricket - Woods sets up emphatic victory
CHORLEY completed the double over Kendal with this emphatic seven wicket win at Shap Road. Rain delayed the start by more than two hours and having won the toss, Kendal surprisingly elected to bat. The decision was a strange one and it soon looked a bad
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Gem of couple raise £1,000 for charity
JESSE and Lily Mather, from Westhoughton, recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Jesse's 84th birthday. Jesse and Lily, aged 82, were married at Holy Trinity Church, Bolton, on September 2, 1944. They have three children, 10 grandchildren
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Will is to wow fans
POP sensation Will Young will serenade thousands of fans in Manchester when he performs in November at the MEN Arena. The former Pop Idol has added the extra date to his 17 date nationwide tour after his concert at the MEN Arena on December 5 sold out
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Gun club sets sights for charity
GUN enthusiasts will be aiming high for at their charity shoot. Bolton Gun Club Clay Section will be having its biannual open day on Sunday, September 19. Last year, the club raised £3,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley. This year year's
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Thunderbirds are go at store
A DIY store is holding a fundraising weekend for the Meningitis Trust with a Thunderbirds theme. The Focus store at Horwich is planning a car wash, a visit from a fire engine, a raffle and other events over the weekend of September 18 and 19. The Thunderbirds
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Scaffolder in station fracas
A SCAFFOLDER threatened train station staff and tried to headbutt a police officer after losing his rail ticket, a court heard. Steven Radcliffe shouted at staff at Blackpool North train station, and kicked the closed platform doors after finding he had
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11 remanded on heroin charges
NINE men, a woman and a youth have appeared at Bolton Crown Court charged with conspiracy to supply heroin. They are: Dean Cooke, aged 21, from Bolton; Lee Adamson, aged 37, of Deane Road, Deane; Lee Adamson, aged 25, of Ashburn Close, Horwich; James
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Winky reaches rescued dog final
A BOLTON man and his dog will take part in the grand final of the UK's largest national dog show this weekend. Steven Royle, of Halliwell, is due to travel to Gonsal Farm animal centre in Shrewsbury for the RSPCA's Dog of the Year award. The pets taking
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Week of local lessons for Romanian police officers
POLICE from Romania have been pounding the beat in Greater Manchester. High-ranking officers from Bucharest are on an exchange visit to see how police in the region fight crime and work with the community. The police service in Romania is undergoing a
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Amir goes back to his roots
BOXING sensation Amir Khan has popped in to see his former sparring partners in Bolton to show them his Olympic silver medal. The 17-year-old from Heaton visited Bolton Lads and Girls Club where he began his career. He spoke to youngsters and his former
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Bedpan firm up for sale
BEDPAN maker Verna Group is up for sale with a minimum price tag of £60 million. There had been expectation among venture capital experts that the Bolton firm would sell for between £40 and £50 million. But bosses at the company, which employs 1,500 people
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Reading help call
VOLUNTEERS are required to help children learn to read at schools across Bolton. Charity Volunteer Reading Help recruits and trains people to provide children in Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan primary schools with extra help. Currently, it
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Professional boarder will open new skate park
A NEW skateboard park will be officially opened this weekend in a bid to keep teenagers off the streets. The £45,000 facility is being launched on Blindsill Field, Farnworth, on Sunday. There will be a demonstration by professional skateboarder Andy Scott
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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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England job now so hard - Sam
SAM Allardyce admitted today that he would have to think twice about accepting the England manager's job if he was ever offered it. The Wanderers boss, who turned down the chance to succeed Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle and has been tipped to manage the
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Parking to 'make roads safer'
THE Lancashire-wide new ParkWise initiative was launched in Chorley this week. ParkWise will see parking restrictions being enforced by councils rather than the police. Motorists who are guilty of parking infringements can now expect to receive a penalty
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2nd XI: Greenmount out in front
P W L D8 D6 D1 BP Pts Greenmount... 26 17 0 2 4 2 18 400 Bradshaw... 25 16 1 2 4 2 31 393 Farnworth SC... 25 15 5 3 2 0 32 368 Kearsley... 25 13 5 1 4 2 35 329 Horwich... 25 12 4 3 4 2 34 324 Walkden... 25 12 8 1 3 1 31 298 Astley Bridge... 25 10 8 0
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Farnworth Veterans' Bowls
AVERAGES: Section A: Winner: B Tyldesley (Ellesmere), Runner-up J Hodgkiss (Ellesmere). Section B: Joint Winners: P Smith (Roe Green), G Marland (Peel). Section A P W D L Pts Ellesmere... 36 35 0 1 386 Parr Fold... 36 28 0 8 317 Brad St A... 36 20 0 16
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Ramsbottom Kitchens Bowls
RESULTS: Dunscar 172-6 Bradshaw 183-6; Bar Lane A 203-11 Tonge Moor 104-1; Longsight B 135-2 Dobbies 199-10; Turton 193-8 Longsight A 171-4; Egerton 199-9 Eagley 140-3; Bar Lane B 147-4 Longsight B 159-8; Longsight A 188-9 Dunscar 155-3; Tonge Moor 175
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Bolton Conservative Bowls
RESULTS: Section A: Little Lever C 160 (9) Astley Bridge D 89 (1); Tonge/Bre 107 (3) Tonge Moor D (A Parker 21-3) 157 (8); Tonge Moor A 151 (8) Dunscar B 126 (2); Little Lever B 146 (2) Astley Bridge A 150 (9); Tonge/Bre 146 (3) Deane B 151 (8); Astley
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Bolton & District Bowling League
THE deadline for the Merit Awards is September 28. Secretaries are being asked to submit their team's best two averages for consideration to Mr A Hamer, 35 Thornham Drive, Bolton. BL1 7RE. Entries submitted after the above date will be void. Presentation
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Mum's the word
AS a mother, and an avid supporter of the Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood (CLIC) charity, I am writing to ask your readers to support CLIC's Yummy Mummy appeal taking place between September 13 and 20. Yummy Mummy Moments is all about having fun with
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Gurkhas need our support
AFTER hearing on the wireless about the Gurkhas being refused British citizenship, it left me dismayed and disgusted. The excuse given for their refusal is they are not members of the Commonwealth. What is the Commonwealth? It's a load of dictatorships
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Surgery loss is a nonsense
THE proposal to downgrade emergency surgery provision at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital is a nonsense. How can Preston Hospital cope with the 47,000 people who, according to Mr Curtis, chief executive of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, use
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NHS discrimination for people with dementia
ANYONE who saw Panorama recently will have been horrified at the discrimination faced by people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia who are denied access to health care. The care needs of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias are
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Walk pays for soccer strip
THREE fund-raisers were so determined that an Astley Bridge football team should have a new kit that they walked from Bolton to Southport to raise the money. Rachel Warren, aged 40, her 13-year-old daughter, Amy, and friend Andrew Hoodles, aged 15, raised
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Scott closing in on Shakers deal
PAUL Scott is expected to join Bury on a permanent deal this week. Manager Graham Barrow is hoping to agree a deal with the 24-year-old centre-back before Saturday's Coca Cola League Two trip to Shrewsbury. Scott is currently with the Shakers on a non-contract
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MMR report 'reassures parents'
HEALTH experts in Bolton are hoping the latest report confirming the safety of the single-vaccine MMR jab will reassure parents. The latest study into a link between autism and MMR -- which protects against measles, mumps and rubella -- said there was
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Illness nearly ended my political career
THE most powerful woman in Bolton has spoken about her battle against a debilitating illness that threatened to put her in a wheelchair. Bolton Council Leader Cllr Barbara Ronson has now recovered from Polymyalgia Rheumatica -- a rare auto-immune, inflammatory
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Weather warning for flights to US
BMI flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago and Washington DC will operate as normal -- despite Hurricane Ivan wreaking havoc in the Caribbean. But people who plan to get connecting flights from those two airports to Florida are being advised to contact
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Mock up of crash scene
THE full horror of what happens when a car goes out of control and crashes is being used to drive home a new road safety message to motorists in Bolton. A mock accident is being staged outside Manchester Town Hall in Albert Square on Tuesday as part of
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'12th worst' university not deterred
BOLTON Institute bosses are not disheartened by the news that, as Britain's newest university, it is the 12th worst in the country. A respected university guide has put the Institute bottom of the North-west table and 108th out of 119 nationwide. It comes
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Beauty spot spoiled by dumped furniture
A PICTURESQUE beauty spot near a busy stretch of road has been blighted by flytippers. Rubbish including a settee and an old chair has been scattered along moorland off Walker Fold Road, Bolton. It has caused anger among motorists and nearby residents
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Parents in row over extra fees at nursery
PARENTS may have to pay an extra £50 a week following the emergency closure of a nursery because of the risk of subsidence. The children will be bussed to a new site and unless parents who require half-day care can collect them at lunchtime, they will
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Belmont works shuts after 126 years
ONE of Bolton's oldest companies is to close with the loss of 48 jobs. The Belmont Bleaching and Dyeing Company, which has been in operation for 126 years, will cease production by the end of the year. The move comes after the order book and goodwill
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I tried plane living for a day and ended up bored -- Terminally!
TOM Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in the new film The Terminal, directed by Steven Spielberg. It's all about a refugee who is forced to live in John F Kennedy Airport because of red tape and was inspired by the real-life story of Iranian Merhan
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Beer drinkers revive Boddingtons brewery fight
BEER drinkers across the North-west have pledged to fight plans to close Manchester's Boddingtons brewery. The Campaign For Real Ale (Camra) is resurrecting its Boddingtons Action Group to oppose Interbrew's decision to switch production to Lancashire
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Thunderbirds are go at store
A DIY store is holding a fundraising weekend for the Meningitis Trust with a Thunderbirds theme. The Focus store at Horwich is planning a car wash, a visit from a fire engine, a raffle and other events over the weekend of September 18 and 19. The Thunderbirds
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Comedy awards
PHOENIX night stars Patrick McGuiness, Archie Kelly and Steve Edge are hosting the Manchester Comedy Awards in October. The North West's comical talent will be recognised for the first time as part of the comedy festival. The black tie event on October
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Glyn Owen, dies aged 76
BOLTON-born stage and television actor Glyn Owen, whose career spanned 50 years, has died at the age of 76, his wife said on Saturday. Owen played Dr Paddy O'Mara in Emergency Ward 10, one of the first big soap operas on TV, but was perhaps best known
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Astley Bridge Darts League
THE Rag Dolls look set to remain unbeaten to win the Ladies' Section One, with the race on for second spot. Craven Ladies look comfortable in Section Two, with a game in hand on their nearest rivals. Section Three looks a close race between Charlie's
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Founders Darts
STE Hand beat Wayne Merrick in the final to win last week's Founders darts knockout. The semi-finalists were Jordan and Carol Kalbus. Carol also won the best lady prize. Tonight's draw will be at 9pm. Entry £1.
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Little Lever Darts
MEN Section One: 180s winner R Hacker; Individual winner G Corns; Last six winners Lever Bridge. Men Section Two: 180s winner play-off to be arranged for F Lomax, D Jackson and P Jackson; Individual Winner play-off to be arranged for P Jackson, C Sharpe
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Kearsley Darts and Dominoes
Darts Section One P Pt Church Inn... 11 18 Dukes Gate... 11 18 F & K Labour Club... 11 18 Farnworth Vets... 11 12 Britannia A (Pen)... 11 8 Post Office B... 11 8 White Lion... 11 4 Royal Hotel... 11 2 180s: M Ashworth (FV), K Smith (FV) 4; M Green
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Triple "D" League
ALL outstanding games must be played by September 9. Games played after this date will be declared void. Winter forms are now available. Please phone Joyce on 01204 654936 to enter. Fees £50. This week's 180s: E Lomax (Birds of a Feather) for the ladies
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Triple D League
THE men's sections in the Winter League are now full. There is a vacancy for one ladies team. Mens 180s - N Lord J Fairhurst and T Lowe (2) (Rosehill), D Carter (Fox & Stork), C Hawarden (Rock Solid), D Bentley (WeelB18) 177, J Gormanley (T Schofield
