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Market Hall: The crucial questions
STALL-holders have hit back at the people behind the redevelopment of the Market Hall accusing them of ignoring their plight. David Wood, co-ordinator of the Market Hall Tenants Association, accused owners Agora of selling a vision of economic boom while
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Tolerance needed for the fox-hunters
WE are constantly being told to embrace diversity by the London-based "Metropolitan elite" - the kind of people you find in expensive restaurants and at publicly-funded soirees, drinking fine wines and rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. We live
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Grenada aid thank-you
I WOULD just like to extend my sincere thanks to the Bolton Evening News, especially reporter Joanne Rowe, for featuring my request for Aid, for Grenada, (September 16). Local people have shown how big hearted and generous they are, as I have been inundated
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Barbara's so caring
WITH reference to the letter on Tuesday, September 14. I don't think Council Leader Barbara Ronson needs reminding to do her duty for the disabled. I had the pleasure of meeting Cllr Ronson on my recent stay in the Royal Bolton Hospital and found her
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Wave power the answer
TOM Hawkes, writing from the comfortable distance of New Zealand, castigates those of us who oppose windfarms as Luddites. (Bolton Evening News, September 16). Not so. You only need to stand at Crown Point, just outside Burnley, to see how a badly placed
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Juniors are all round success
BOLTON'S under-13s swept all before them with the schools side winning the Hacking Cup and the Bolton League team retaining the Peak Trophy. The schools team had a tremendous win over Oldham in the final of the Hacking Cup, at Old Trafford. Bolton made
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Juniors are all-round success
BOLTON'S under-13s swept all before them with the schools side winning the Hacking Cup and the Bolton League team retaining the Peak Trophy. The schools team had a tremendous win over Oldham in the final of the Hacking Cup, at Old Trafford. Bolton made
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Treble eludes Westhoughton
THE Bolton League season came to a sad end at Old Trafford on Sunday when Bootle outplayed Westhoughton to bring an end to our three-year domination of the Thwaites LCB Competition writes Peter Stafford The final result was not entirely unexpected, although
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2nd XI tables
SECOND TEAMS P W L D Ab BP Pts Standish... 28 24 1 0 3 5 503 Elton... 28 20 3 3 2 43 455 Clifton... 28 17 5 3 3 53 411 Darcy Lever... 28 16 6 3 3 49 387 Walshaw... 28 14 7 4 3 52 350 Edgworth... 28 13 8 5 2 56 328 Little Hulton... 28 10 10 3 5 66 296
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Sammy keeps a close eye on Nicky
NICKY Hunt's potential as a future England international was endorsed this week when Sven Goran Eriksson sent his trusted coach, Sammy Lee, to check on the young Wanderer. Lee, who had a brief spell with Phil Neal's Wanderers at the end of his playing
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Loan keeper hopes for Carling chance
ANDY Oakes is delighted to be able to concentrate on football again after his financial frustrations at Derby. The former Hull City keeper found himself sidelined at Pride Park because the cash-strapped Rams could not afford to pay him. But now he is
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Hierro is the perfect professional
IF Fernando Hierro does nothing else during his Reebok stay, he can return to Spain satisfied that he has achieved his main objective. The legendary former Real Madrid captain set himself just one task when he joined Wanderers last month -- to live up
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Bolton Hospice Doms
THE Billy Worthington Pairs Competition winners are A Goodwin and N Smith (Rumworth) with G Gibbons and K Pritchard (Rumworth) runners up. Beaten semi finalists were B Norris and J Wallwork, R Walsh and S Gregory (Breightmet). There is one place left
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M6 crash driver dies
A LORRY driver has died from his injuries after his vehicle veered off the M6 in Cheshire. The accident happened on Thursday morning on the access road close to junction 17 southbound near to Sandbach. The driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries
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Baghdad kidnap victim named
A BRITISH civil engineer from the North-west kidnapped in Iraq has been named as Kenneth Bigley. Gunmen seized Mr Bigley and two Americans on Thursday from Baghdad's Mansour neighbourhood. Mr Bigley's family are said to be "devastated" by the kidnapping
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M6 death crash appeal
POLICE have launched a fresh appeal for information into a crash on the M6 which left a married couple dead. Their car became trapped between a 17 tonne lorry and a tanker on the motorway near Walsall, West Midlands, on September 10. More than 25 tonnes
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Stone-throwing teenagers attack school bus
STONE-throwing youths attacked three school buses taking children home. The window of at least one bus was smashed and the children inside were covered in splinters of glass on Friday afternoon. Police were called to the incident near Sharples School
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Canopy sale
THE Canopy Sale, in Victoria Square, Bolton, for St James Church, Breightmet, raised £566.39.
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Spinning weekend
FAMILIES can try their hand at spinning, printing and weaving at a special weekend at one of Bolton's most historic buildings. Over October 16 and 17 a family learning weekend will take place at Hall'ith Wood in Green Way, off Crompton Way. Both parents
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Winky is pipped at post
WINKY the rescue dog was pipped at the post when she and her owner took part in the UK's largest national dog show. The two-year-old pet who was rescued by the RSPCA after a cigarette was stubbed out in her eye -- hence her name -- was chosen to take
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Social security advice session at Age Concern
AGE Concern is to host an advice session about direct payments from Social Services at the Ashburner Street Centre, Bolton, on Thursday, September 23. Direct payments can be made in lieu of services that Social Services provide, such as home care and
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Council leader staying in town
COUNCIL leader Cllr Barbara Ronson is to put Bolton before her party conference. The Liberal Democrat boss had booked a plush room in the conference hotel in Bournmouth for next week's LibDem get together -- but has cancelled it because there is too much
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Workers' charity hike
FIVE workers from Expert Logistics in Radcliffe took part in a five mile sponsored walk on Saturday to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief. Member of staff Ian Perry helped to organise the challenge through local woodland, which will start and
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Staff show soft side
SOFT toys and children's clothes donated by bank staff in Bolton were sold to make money for a children's charity. Barclays staff from offices at The Wellsprings and Victoria Square turned out in force to raise money for the National Children's Home charity
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Chip pan blaze leaves woman's house in ruins
AN 87-year-old woman from Leigh was lucky to be alive after a blaze swept through her home. The fire started after homeowner Edith Lewis had left a chip pan on the cooker at the house in Abbey Street. Mrs Lewis was out of the kitchen for a few minutes
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Five in a row for the group
WESTHOUGHTON folk band The Houghton Weavers have been voted the most popular band for the fifth consecutive year by a country club in Shropshire. The Weavers appeared at Lazy Acre country club in Shrewsbury - only to find out that they had been voted
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Station shooting: Three in court
THREE teenage boys will appear at a youth court in Bolton next week accused of shooting two guards at Daisy Hill train station. The men, who work for First North Western, were hit in the back and the arm with pellets fired from an air rifle in two separate
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'Robbie' breezes into town
WHAT was Robbie Williams doing strolling through Bolton? Passers-by were left wondering if he had flown in from his home in Los Angeles or his pad in London. Perhaps he had been lured to Bolton to check out the shopping centre or the busy pub and club
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Two men badly hurt in crash
TWO men suffered serious head injuries after a car smashed into a tree and lamp post after a police chase early Saturday. An officer in a police dog patrol van spotted a gold Range Rover in Manchester Road, Bolton, at 1.40am which had earlier been reported
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Market Hall: The crucial questions
STALL-holders have hit back at the people behind the redevelopment of the Market Hall accusing them of ignoring their plight. David Wood, co-ordinator of the Market Hall Tenants Association, accused owners Agora of selling a vision of economic boom while
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Big Sam's delight over Highbury draw
ARSENAL 2, WANDERERS 2: WONDERFUL Bolton Wanderers are celebrating after a marvellous performance earned a point that gave Arsenal the fright of their lives at Highbury writes Chris Sudlow, watching on TV. Wanderers refused to give up against the undefeated
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Batting and bowling averages
Nisar, Hirwani are the tops BATTING INN NO HS R Ave Nisar (Tong)... 25 5 *221 1391 69.55 White (Hor)... 26 10 *85 873 54.56 O'Rourke (Eag)... 24 6 *105 981 54.50 S Anderton (Tong)... 22 8 97 750 53.57 Shetty (Gnmt)... 28 3 *122 1315 52.60 de Bruyn (Kear
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Horwich Team Double in Final Central Lancs Grand Prix
HORWICH RMI Harriers secured a notable double team victory in the final event in this year's Central Lancs Grand Prix, the 27th Royal Pendlebury Children's Hospital Half Marathon at Swinton. On a windy day the race was won by local athlete Paul Freary
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Ramsbottom Kitchens Bowls
RESULTS: Egerton 97-1 Dobbies 207-11; Play off between Bar Lane A and Dobbies. Ainsworth Shield Final: Egerton 191 Longsight B 162. Senior Singles Final: Kevin Grynd beat Brian Lawton. Ainsworth Cup Final: Barry Robinson beat Les Donlan. George Wood Trophy
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Bolton Conservative Bowls
RESULTS: Section A: Tonge Moor D 163 (8) Little Lever A 125 (2); Tonge Moor A 146 (7) Astley Bridge A 122 (3); Tonge Moor D 101 (2) Little Lever C (K Mills 21-3, F Harrison 21-4) 144 (9); Tonge Moor A 122 (4) Plodder Lane B 130 (7); Little Lever A 105
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Bolton Bowls
RESULTS: Men Section One: Railway A 153 (2) Dobbies 196 (11); Bar Lane C 188 (7) IGW 167 (5). Men Section Three: John Booths 193 (9) Lostock A 153 (3); Kings Head A (I Pendlebury 21-2) 196 (11) Egerton Park 120 (1). Ladies Section A: W/H S&SC A (E
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Horwich Bowls
RESULTS: Section A: Hilltops A 154 (10) Rivington B 113 (1); Deane A 92 0 Horwich RMI A 168 (13); Whelley LC A 140 (7) Bellingham B 126 (4); Horwich RMI B 139 (3) Lostock BC A 151 (10); Rivington A 146 (9) Bay Horse 101 (2). Section B: Adlington CC 129
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Hammond Dominoes
Sponsored by Nam Ploy Thai Restaurant. RESULTS: Anglers Club 2 (11) Sweet Gren 1 (4); Oasis Club 2 (9) Lodge Bank 1 (6); Cattlemarket A 1 (8) Cattlemarket B 2 (7); York Hotel 2 (7) Cross Guns 1 (8); Little John Z 2 (9) Little John A 1 (6); Royal Brit
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Healthy outlook with walks
A SERIES of walks has been arranged to improve the health of people in Bolton. The health walks around some of Bolton's parks and green spaces were launched last year by Bolton Council and the East Bolton Regeneration project. They take place on Tuesdays
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Karen's jump team takes gold
IT'S plane to see -- Karen Bain is a natural in the sky. She is completely at home plummeting to earth from 10,000 feet as she competes in a skydiving competition in Belgium. Karen's expertise earned her and her team a gold medal for Great Britain in
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Crackdown continues on underage drinkers
POLICE chiefs have pledged to crack down on off-licences in areas of Bolton where the lives of residents are being blighted by underage drunks. Shop owners found selling alcohol to children already face court fines of up to £1,000. But police chiefs have
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Building site yobs could have been electrocuted
YOUNG vandals put their lives at risk by plunging a spike into an 11,000 volt power cable -- and blacked out thousands of homes. The youngsters broke into a building site and diced with death by severing the cable before they attacked a nearby electricity
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Market Hall: 10 crucial questions
UP to 30,000 people have signed a petition opposing the plans to revamp Bolton's Market Hall. Banners and protest posters have been put up around the hall as stall-holders fear for their futures. Plans have been submitted to Bolton Council by the Agora
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'Robbie' breezes into town
WHAT was Robbie Williams doing strolling through Bolton? Passers-by were left wondering if he had flown in from his home in Los Angeles or his pad in London. Perhaps he had been lured to Bolton to check out the shopping centre or the busy pub and club
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Patrick has designs to kit out the whole show
BOLTON'S Octagon Theatre opens its autumn/winter season later this month with Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night. Doreen Crowther talks to the play's designer Patrick Connellan AWARD-winning designer Patrick Connellan is very much at home in Bolton's
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Mare pair strive to achieve domination
JOHN and Mick Ainscow of the Bay Mare are battling it out at the top of Men Section Two, looking to finish as the top two. Ste Cunningham (Tonge Ward.com) currently seperates them in second spot. Paul Hesten still leads the way in Section One with Kev
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Founders Darts
LAST week's winner was Tony Cross who beat Mick Daniels. Two semi finalists were Ray Hunt and Ste Hand. Tonight's draw will be at 9pm, £1 entry.
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Moonlight Darts
WITH only four games to go, Wayne Merrick remains unbeaten with 14 wins from 14 games. The chasing pack of Ellen Wareing, Brian Daniels, Ray Hunt, Paul Baistow and Mick Meanley battling for the silver and bronze. Friday, September 10, again saw good darts
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Little Lever Summer Darts
MERIT winners: Ladies Section One: Individual leader T Thomson (plyd) 60 - (w) 54 - (l) 6; 133s leader M Walker x 11. Ladies Section Two: Individual leader M Hall (plyd) 45 - (w) 38 - (l) 7; 133s leader C McKay x 3. Men Section One: Individual winner
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Triple D League
THE Winter League will start week beginning October 25. Fixtures can be collected at Derby Ward Labour Club on Monday, October 11, between 7pm and 9pm. The summer presentation will be held on Friday, November 26, at Derby Ward Labour Club. Admission is
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Kearsley Darts and Dominoes
Darts Section One P Pt Church Inn... 12 20 Dukes Gate... 12 20 F & K Labour Club... 12 20 Farnworth Vets... 12 12 Britannia A (Pen)... 12 8 Post Office B... 12 8 White Lion... 12 6 Royal Hotel... 12 2 180s: M Ashworth (FV), K Smith (FV) 4; 4 with
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Poet missed
I WAS sorry to hear of the death of John "Jellyhead" Gilroy in the Bolton Evening News. His contribution to the thriving popular poetry scene in Bolton was enormous and he will be sadly missed. He was a selfless person, and a one-man poetry crusade. We
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War on the poster pests is not new
I REFER to your article "Poster Pests Cancelled". This is not new. As long ago as 1994 the late Ted Higginson, Planning Enforcement Officer, Bolton MBC, used his initiative and regularly used a marker pen to write "Cancelled" on bill posters around the
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Shopping second to none!
I FEEL that I must write to express my dismay at the proposed plans to redevelop the Market Hall and replace it with a Trafford Centre-type development. Over many years I have chosen to shop in the Bolton area because of the wide variety of choice, individuality
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Speed laws are totally outdated
MR Allan Ramsey has not understood the object of the transport secretary's variable punishment system at all. His letter suggests that he is not a motorist, but one of the pedestrians who believe that all traffic should scream to a halt at the sight of
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Demolition job at a knockdown price
THE owner of a house partially demolished by builders who left electricity cables exposed has admitted that he gave the job to two men he spoke to in the back of his taxi. Residents were left speechless when the terraced house in Hulton Lane, Daubhill
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Batting and bowling averages
Fitton, Alfridi are the tops Inns NO HS Runs Ave Fitton (Elt)... 24 10 *92 1037 74.07 Bundela (DL)... 23 8 *110 1080 72.00 Sarkar (SV)... 23 6 *129 1048 61.65 Mahmood (LH)... 26 5 *126 1145 54.52 C Smith (Bla)... 18 6 *91 625 52.08 N Bannister (Ath)..
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Super seniors storm to top national title
BOLTON became Hotters Federation Crown Green Bowls National Seniors Champions when they won the National play-offs at Garswood Hall with 8-0 wins over the three other teams. Bolton had a poor result in the National Team Knockout when they went out in
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Roy and a raffle at pub party
A PUB in Westhoughton is throwing a celebration party to mark its grand reopening on Saturday. Special guest at the Windmill Inn event will be former Bolton Wanderers favourite Roy Greaves, and six piece band the Bogtrotters will perform. Bolton Wanderers
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Winner Megan is a Wanderer
A YOUNG girl came face to face with her hero Ivan Campo after entering a competition in the Bolton Evening News. Megan Townsend, aged 10, was mascot for the day when Bolton Wanderers played Manchester United at the Reebok last weekend. Megan, a Wanderers
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Incensed Jay-Jay gets a rare booking
JAY-JAY Okocha got a pat on the back after losing his cool in a head to head with Roy Keane. Incensed when he was mugged by the United skipper, Okocha was booked for a retaliatory challenge that was more clumsy than malicious, much to the amusement fo
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Sam tells Halsey he got it wrong
MARK Halsey impressed many people when he showed great character and honesty when he was brave enough to change his mind then explain himself to a worldwide TV audience. But, if the Bolton-based ref thought he'd be applauded for his performance in the
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Astley Bridge Doms
P W Pts Three Pigeons... 18 7 141 Bowling Gn B (B/rd)... 17 11 139 Bay Mare... 18 10 137 Bowling Gn Wand... 18 9 137 Bowling Gn (Esk) ... 18 8 137 Tonge Wickets... 18 7 135 VBQ... 18 9 134 Lord Clyde... 18 7 133 Bowling Gn A (B/rd)... 17 10 132 Crofters
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Hunt protest fears halt minister's visit
RURAL Affairs Minister Alun Michael has dropped his North-west visit marking the start of the new right to roam legislation due to fears that pro hunting protesters may target him. He withdrew after receiving information that he protesters planned to
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Hunt for man's relatives
HOSPITAL bosses are looking for the relatives of Thomas Wright, aged 63, of the Salvation Army Hostel, in Duke Street, Bolton, who died at the Royal Bolton Hospital this week following a short illness. He used to live in the Manchester area. Family members
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Talking in dialect
BOLTON people can take a light hearted look at the Lancashire dialect at a special event at one of the town's most historic buildings. Hall i'th Wood is hosting a talk on the origins and familiar sayings of the Lancashire dialect on Wednesday, November
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Roy and a raffle at pub party
A PUB in Westhoughton is throwing a celebration party to mark its grand reopening on Saturday. Special guest at the Windmill Inn event will be former Bolton Wanderers favourite Roy Greaves, and six piece band the Bogtrotters will perform. Bolton Wanderers
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Service remembers Battle of Britain
SERVICE personnel will commemorate the Battle of Britain on Sunday at a remembrance service in Bolton Parish Church. The Bolton Squadron of the Air Training Corps, along with the Bolton Sea Cadets and Army Cadets, will join together for the annual parade
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Budding stage stars to get professional masterclass
A THEATRE workshop day is being held for budding stars of the stage. Award winning professional theatre company Dramarama is holding a workshop for students at Thornleigh Salesian College in Astley Bridge on Tuesday. Youngsters will be given coaching
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Winner Megan is a Wanderer
A YOUNG girl came face to face with her hero Ivan Campo after entering a competition in the Bolton Evening News. Megan Townsend, aged 10, was mascot for the day when Bolton Wanderers played Manchester United at the Reebok last weekend. Megan, a Wanderers
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Beauty spots get reserve status
TWO beauty spots have been given local nature reserve status to bring back animal and plant life. Eatock Lodge and Cunningham Clough, both in Westhoughton, will be turned into designated areas of preservation by English Nature's New Opportunity project
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Service remembers Battle of Britain
SERVICE personnel will commemorate the Battle of Britain on Sunday at a remembrance service in Bolton Parish Church. The Bolton Squadron of the Air Training Corps, along with the Bolton Sea Cadets and Army Cadets, will join together for the annual parade
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Advice to the elderly
AGE Concern is urging pensioners in Bolton to switch their energy provider to feel the benefit this winter. The charity says now is the time for older residents to think about where they are getting their power from. The organisation in Bolton is calling
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Tilting trains on course for the region
TILTING trains which travel at speeds of 125mph will be introduced for services between Manchester and London later this month. The £7.6billion project to modernise the West Coast mainline will see the high-tech trains providing a faster service from
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Wanderers on a TV hat-trick
ARMCHAIR Wanderers fans who have hooked up to Sky are in for a treat - a hat-trick of live games in the next week. On Saturday, Sky's pay-for-view lunchtime offered Arsenal (45 games unbeaten) against 8-1 outsiders Wanderers at Highbury. Then on Tuesday
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2nd XI table
SECOND TEAMS P W L D8 D6 D1 BP Pts Greenmount... 26 18 0 2 4 2 18 420 Bradshaw... 26 16 1 2 5 2 32 400 Farnworth SC... 26 15 6 3 2 0 32 368 Kearsley... 26 14 5 1 4 2 35 349 Horwich... 26 12 5 3 4 2 34 324 Walkden... 26 12 8 1 4 1 34 307 Astley Bridge.
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Bury Bowls
Division One Eagle/Child A... 18 15 1 2 53.5 154.0 Prestwich CC A... 18 14 2 2 71.5 138.0 Black Lane... 17 12 3 2 63.0 137.0 Whitefield BC... 17 8 7 2 92.0 105.0 Walmersley B... 18 8 7 3 109.0 99.5 Tottington CC A... 17 6 10 1 109.0 87.5 Walmersley A.
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Thwaites East Lancashire Bowling League
COLNE Cricket will beat Bolton's Bar Lane to the title barring miracles. The gap at the top is now six points with one to play after Bar Lane gained a 10-4 win against Colne Legion. With Colne Cricket now facing a home game against Burnley's St Andrews
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Bolton Mills Bowls
RESULTS: Section A: Cross Guns (I Pendlebury 21-4) 210 (12) Little Lever CC 122 (0); Cross Guns (A Patient 21-4) 174 (9) Railway B 149 (3); Railway B 159 (3) Turton A 173 (10). Section B: Railway M (S Berry 21-3) 183 (9) Bradshaw 122 (3); Red Lion W/H
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Bolton Vets Bowls
THERE will be a secretaries meeting on Thursday, September 30, at the Railway Club, 2pm. Champions v Rest will be played on September 28, at Darbishire (both green), not Westhoughton. Results: Section A: Leverhulme 143 (5) Westhoughton A (10): Astley
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Half marathon results
BURNDEN Road Runners' Swinton half marathon results: Brian Duffy 1.22.30, Andy Duffy 1.23.43, Andy Staveley 1.26.26, Martyn Pollitt 1.27.29, Paul Christie 1.29.53, Dave Griffin 1.32.04, Iain Entwistle 1.32.14, Daniella Chesney 1.33.32, John Chester 1.36.55
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Thieves putting lives in danger
DRUNKEN thieves are being blamed for a spate of thefts which police say are putting lives at risk. Dozens of flashing blue strobe lights have been stolen from road accident sites around the Bolton area in the last two years, putting motorists at risk
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Taxi fury over parking blitz
A BOLTON taxi firm has slammed parking attendants who they claim tried to book drivers parked outside their premises at the weekend. Owners at Bradshawgate Midland were angry because, they say, traffic wardens attempted to issue parking tickets to drivers
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Taxis used for movie premieres
THEY are Hollywood stars and are the driving force in some of the biggest film blockbusters. But they never get a mention on the movie posters or in the opening credits. Were they actors, they would have every right to be miffed -- but these 'stars' of
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Residents resume battle against apartment plans
RESIDENTS say they will resume their fight against developers who have resubmitted plans to build modern apartments in their back gardens. Two months ago homeowners in Morris Green celebrated after developer Peel Holdings withdrew proposals to build 10
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Stone-throwing teenagers attack school bus
STONE-throwing youths attacked three school buses taking children home. The window of at least one bus was smashed and the children inside were covered in splinters of glass on Friday afternoon. Police were called to the incident near Sharples School
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Patrick has designs to kit out the whole show
BOLTON'S Octagon Theatre opens its autumn/winter season later this month with Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night. Doreen Crowther talks to the play's designer Patrick Connellan AWARD-winning designer Patrick Connellan is very much at home in Bolton's
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Drink drive charge doctor cleared
A DOCTOR involved in a fatal road traffic accident while driving drunk has been cleared by a jury. Dr David Herbert , of Woolton, Merseyside, had been on a binge drinking session with friends in Liverpool when the crash happened. Dr Herbert, aged 26,
