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It doesn't add up!
PROPOSALS to merge the three main bodies in the accountancy profession have received a lukewarm reception from Bolton accountants. Three of the leading UK accountancy organisations announced plans for strategic consolidation last week, claiming that the
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Coping with disaster
DISASTER -- a word heavy with resonance. When it is heard crackling across the airwaves, the world changes for everyone. People everywhere stop to think of their own loved ones. But for others, an even greater fear looms -- not of mortality, but of paperwork
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Scientists find way to beat fluoride
BRITISH scientists at King's College, London, I believe have found a way of stopping tooth decay. Made from protein and used by the bacteria that actually cause tooth decay, a solution called a peptide can be applied to teeth and is said to give protection
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Morecambe memories
LOOKING BACK reader Peter Inch has been in touch - from Lexington, Kentucky. Peter, who sees the page on the internet, tells me that this the photograph was taken in 1952 somewhere between Heysham and Morecambe. He is the schoolboy on the left, standing
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On this day - September 21
19BC: Virgil, the Roman poet, died and his tomb in Naples became a shrine. 1327: Edward II was murdered with a red-hot poker in the dungeon of Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire, to ensure his son Edward III could succeed to the throne. 1745: Bonnie Prince
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Counterfeit shillings turn up in restaurant
From the Evening News, September 21, 1904: FOLLOWING upon the wholesale disposal of counterfeit five shilling pieces in neighbouring towns. Bolton has not escaped, for several people have been duped by persons least expected to carry on such nefarious
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Scream mask killer jailed for life
A JEALOUS woman who wore a Scream mask disguise and gunned down an innocent neighbour in a Radcliffe street has been jailed for life for murder. The jury of six men and six women delivered their verdict on Tuesday lunchtime after the Judge, Mr Justice
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City hosts Paralympic World Cup
THE world's first Paralympic World Cup is to be held in Manchester. It will be the biggest competition of its kind outside the Paralympic Games, held every four years, and currently taking place in Athens. The inaugural World Cup will include track and
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Police warning to school ambushers
EXTRA police patrols will be mounted after violence erupted outside a school. Three buses were ambushed as they took youngsters home from Sharples School, Sharples, on Friday afternoon. And today police warned that anyone involved in a repeat of the violent
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Make a date to meet and eat
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to see all the activities going on in the East Bolton Regeneration area at a "meet and eat" event. On Wednesday, September 22, stalls about Community Food Growing, Active Health, Pathways Sport and Play for Youngsters
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Cameras capture Sharples thriller
SUNDAY League soccer side Sharples FC grabbed their chance of TV glory on Granada TV's new season of Soccernight. The cameras captured Sharples win a 3-2 thriller in their first match of the season against last year's league winners, the Mason's Arms.
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Festival at church
ST Augustine's Church, Tonge Moor, is holding a Walsingham Festival on Saturday, October 2, starting with Mass at 3pm. The speaker will be Father Beresford Skelton, Parish Priest at St Mary Magdalene Church, Millfield, Sunderland. For further information
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New Doctor Who Eccleston comes under fire
NEW Doctor Who actor Christopher Eccleston has been blasted by the show's former star for taking the role too seriously. Tom Baker, who played the time-travelling doctor from 1974 to 1981, sent out a message to Little Hulton-born Eccleston, saying: "Get
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Grand old 'Duke' back on track
THE last express passenger steam locomotive took a tour of Bury at the weekend. The 71000 Duke of Gloucester was driven along the East Lancashire Railway line in place of the usual services between Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall on Sunday. At the throttle
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Designer clothes stolen in roof raid
A QUANTITY of designer clothes were stolen in a roof top raid on a Bolton town centre store. Thieves broke into the Originals store in Churchgate, climbing on to the roof before removing slates to gain access to the shop. They made off with a valuable
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Tickets available for Whites dates
WANDERERS fans still have time to snap up tickets for the club's next two Premiership matches. Tickets are now on open sale for Saturday's home clash with Birmingham (kick off 5.15pm). Fans can apply by phone (08718 712932, £1.50 booking fee applies),
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Bridges set for Sunderland return?
MICHAEL Bridges could be set to make an emotional return to his former club, Sunderland, less than three months after signing for Wanderers and without kicking a ball at senior level. Wanderers have confirmed they are in talks with Sunderland, who are
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Pakistani community in tribute to Amir
AMIR Khan is set to be honoured by Bolton's Pakistani community in a special celebration this weekend. More than 500 supporters and local officials will greet the Olympic boxer on Sunday at the Mecca Mosque in Great Lever . Chaudry Salauddin, the Pakistan
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Tigers commit hari-kari
SEDGLEY PARK 20, BRISTOL SHOGUNS 43: A FIVE minute lapse of concentration condemned the plucky Tigers to a third successive defeat in this, their inaugural National One season writes Peter Collins Three tries in quick succession for the Shoguns, after
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Premier title hopefuls off to fine start
THE new Bolton League season got underway last week with 54 teams split into five divisions. A late entry from Walkden Methodists filled the gap in Division Three, but Jubilee had to withdraw their team from Division Four. Premier Division champions Ramsbottom
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We can beat Minstermen, says Kelly
York City v Leigh RMI: LEIGH RMI can win on Tuesday at York City if they repeat the performance they produced at Accrington Stanley on Saturday. That is the view of assistant manager Gary Kelly, who watched his side play well against one of the Conference's
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Hospital under Tory spotlight
THE Royal Bolton Hospital will be put in the spotlight at this year's Conservative Party conference. The Tories say it has problems that many hospitals across the country are experiencing, such as under-funding, over-regulation and bureaucracy. It will
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City hosts Paralympic World Cup
THE world's first Paralympic World Cup is to be held in Manchester. It will be the biggest competition of its kind outside the Paralympic Games, held every four years, and currently taking place in Athens. The inaugural World Cup will include track and
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City hosts Paralympic World Cup
THE world's first Paralympic World Cup is to be held in Manchester. It will be the biggest competition of its kind outside the Paralympic Games, held every four years, and currently taking place in Athens. The inaugural World Cup will include track and
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Builders' offers for site snubbed
LANDOWNERS say they have rebuffed offers from developers for one of Westhoughton's last homes sites. Builders have been eyeing Bolton Road Mill for the last two years, hoping to prise it away from the firms who occupy it. But two landowners say they have
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A baby will be Casey Lee's next production
WHEN Bolton actress Casey Lee Jolleys shot to fame as a Thai bride in Coronation Street, she had a secret even she did not know - she was pregnant. Casey Lee, who married businessman Michael a year ago, is expecting their first baby in January. And she
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Police warning to school ambushers
EXTRA police patrols will be mounted after violence erupted outside a school. Three buses were ambushed as they took youngsters home from Sharples School, Sharples, on Friday afternoon. And today police warned that anyone involved in a repeat of the violent
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Mystery over doorstep attack on man
A FATHER was found unconscious eight hours after he was attacked by three men on his doorstep. Kevin Nestor, aged 37, was punched in the face after he answered a knock at his front door during the night. Hours later he was found unconscious in the living
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Scouts strike camp at park for last time
THE fields were full of memories for hundreds of scouts past and present when Hulton Park hosted its last camp. With heavy hearts, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from Bolton, Leigh and Atherton bid the park farewell after almost 50 years of staying at the 28
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Festival at church
ST Augustine's Church, Tonge Moor, is holding a Walsingham Festival on Saturday, October 2, starting with Mass at 3pm. The speaker will be Father Beresford Skelton, Parish Priest at St Mary Magdalene Church, Millfield, Sunderland. For further information
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Exercise Firefox tests aircraft crash safety
A MOCK light aircraft crash will be staged on a Lancashire marsh on Tuesday by an aerospace firm to test its emergency procedures. BAE Systems set up the simulation around its Warton plant near Preston. "Exercise Firefox" involves the firm's emergency
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New Doctor Who Eccleston comes under fire
NEW Doctor Who actor Christopher Eccleston has been blasted by the show's former star for taking the role too seriously. Tom Baker, who played the time-travelling doctor from 1974 to 1981, sent out a message to Little Hulton-born Eccleston, saying: "Get
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Bolton Boys & Girls Federation Results
U12 Division One DEANS YOUTH...5 FARNWORTH BOYS...0 NORTH WALKDEN...0 RAMSBOTTOM UTD...9 U12 Division Two BOOTHSTOWN JNRS...3 WARTH FOLDE...2 MOSLEY COMMON...9 A BRIDGE STARS...0 OXFORD GROVE...7 A BRIDGE TIGERS...3 Swinton 4, Robinson, Billington 2 WALSHAW
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Pioneer Sunday League
Party time or People PARTY People moved to the top of the Premier Division on goal difference after a 7-4 home victory against Farnworth Social Circle. Fashou, Hanson, Robinson, Cunliff, Roscoe and Mullineux were all on target for Party People. Ellesmere
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Pioneer League
Premier Division P W D L F A GD Pts Party People... 3 3 0 0 21 9 12 9 Ellesmere... 3 3 0 0 13 2 11 9 Astley Miners... 2 1 1 0 7 5 2 4 Church Hotel... 3 1 1 1 8 9 -1 4 Hulton Lane A... 2 1 0 1 10 8 2 3 Masons Arms... 2 1 0 1 8 6 2 3 Farnworth SC... 2 1
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Lancashire Amateur League
Results: First teams' Cup, round one: Ashtonians 2 Little Lever SC 4; Astley Bridge/Sladians 5 Hesketh Casuals 2; Bolton Ambassadors 3 Spotland Methodists 4; Bolton Lads Club 2 Burnley GSOB 3; Bolton Wyresdale 2 Lymm 3; Bury Amateurs 0 Old Boltonians
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BSF Over 35s League
Top Turton add to Dobbies' misery TURTON FC stormed to the top of Division One after beating Dobbies B 3-0. Turton are a point clear at the top while Dobbies B remain pointless after losing all three of their opening games. Garswood United are in second
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Lancashire Amateur League
Premier Division P W D L F A Pts Prairie Utd... 3 3 0 0 10 3 9 Chaddertonians... 3 2 1 0 9 4 7 Radcliffe Town... 3 2 1 0 4 2 7 Rochdale St Clements... 3 2 0 1 10 5 6 Bury GSOB... 3 2 0 1 10 6 6 Old Mancunians... 3 1 2 0 5 3 5 Gregorians... 3 1 2 0 4 3
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Goldline Trophy
THE semi-finals of the Goldline Trophy will be between Eagley and Elton Vale on Thursday, November 11, and Charnock Richard and Atherton LR on Thursday, December 9. Both games will take place at Radcliffe Borough's Stainton Park ground with 7.30pm kick
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Leigh youth league
Under 12s: Culcheth Athletic 2 Barr Hill 1; Hindsford Wolves 5 Monton Amateurs 1; Hindsford Wolves B 0 Leigh RMI 1. Under 16s: Hindsford 6 Monton Amateurs 3; Blackbrook 5 Hindley Youth 3; Standish Juniors 1 Douglas Valley 3; Ringley Park Rangers 9 Lowton
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Real deal for IT firm
EBAY is only a small part of their business for Northern Realisation. The company is a computer recycler and sells a huge amount of previously owned computer equipment at fortnightly auctions held at their Bolton warehouse. Ebay is used for the more specialised
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Tighten up - or risk cyber crime
CABLE & Wireless (C&W), the leader in integrated business communications and computing infrastructure solutions, has warned organisations across the North-west of the need to bolster their online security -- or risk being held to ransom by highly
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Nine days that will haunt Ron forever
SIXTY years ago on September 17, Bolton man Ron Ashmore began nine days of fighting close to Arnhem in Holland in one of the Second World War's most ferocious battles. Now, at 90, he is back at the historic battlefield -- the last time veterans have been
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Cat's death upsetting
I AM writing just to let people know how upsetting it was when our cat got so cruelly run over at the junction of Lock Lane and Wigan Road on September 5. Only a cat, she was our cat and we loved her so much. I felt my heart was going to break. It took
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Wake up to realities of modern NHS
I AM writing in reply to Roger Bannister's letter of September 10: "Hospital profits are put before hygiene." May I remind him of the "winter of discontent" in 1979, when hospital cleaners held strike action under the guidance of the Nupe and Cohse unions
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Society goes on airport tour
IN April, 1951 members of the Bolton School Civil Aviation Society had a tour of Speke Airport, Liverpool. They saw various aircraft, including this B.E.A. Westland-Sikorsky helicopter.
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Another Raiders player in hospital
FOR the second time in eight days, a double minor for accidental high sticks has left a Romford player in hospital. Fraser Hendry was taken to Telford's Princess Royal Hospital on Monday night and at 9.30 Tuesday morning was undergoing surgery for a broken
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Planning group
HORWICH Town Council is holding its monthly planning meeting on Thursday, September 23. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting at 7.30pm at Lee Lane Public Hall.
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Children get a look inside Westminster
CREATIVE pupils at a Bury school have been to the Houses of Parliament for a meeting with a minister after winning a green poster competition. Youngsters from Holcombe Brook Primary School have been congratulated by Schools Minister Stephen Twigg MP for
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Baptism at mayor's special service
A CHURCH service for the Mayor of Bolton Cllr Prentice Howarth has been held. Around 100 people attended the service at St Paul's Church, Halliwell, which was conducted by the mayor's chaplain, the Rev Michael Taylor, and included a bible reading from
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Pedal power pushes up hospice funds
IT was on a bicycle made for 25 that volunteers aimed to raise £3,000 for St Ann's Hospices. The 25 fund-raisers, aged between eight and 56, took to the pedals of the world's largest bicycle for a tour of 10 pubs in the Little Hulton and Farnworth area
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Hotel worker in attack on papergirl
A HOTEL worker has been ordered to have treatment at a sex offenders' programme after he groped a teenage papergirl. Mark Cottier, aged 28, was arrested after the 15-year-old girl said he had propositioned her on the street then tried to kiss her. The
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An Alpine adventure
THE train journey from Geneva to Montreux is a short one, but surely one of the most picturesque in Europe. With Lake Geneva on one side and the foothills of the Alps on the other, it's impossible to get bored of the view as you whistle through the vineyards
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I still have a job to do here - Sam
SAM Allardyce has responded to speculation touting him as a possible replacement for Kevin Keegan at Manchester City by re-iterating his belief that he still has "a lot more to achieve" with Wanderers. Reebok chief Phil Gartside poured cold water on weekend
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Yeovil boss plans second shock for Sam
YEOVIL Town boss Gary Johnson is hoping to record a second victory over Sam Allardyce on Tuesday night when the Wanderers manager brings his Premiership high-fliers to Huish Park for a mouth-watering Carling Cup second round tie. And Johnson recalled
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Wanderers move on in Carling Cup
YEOVIL TOWN 0, WANDERERS 2: Wanderers, beaten finalists last year, turned on the power with two late goals to show their class in this Carling Cup second round victory at Yeovil. A header from Julio Cesar and a typically clincial finish from sub Henrik
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Bolton Table Tennis League
PAUL Ciccelli produced a superb performance to win the level singles final at his first attempt in the highlight of the Bolton Closed Championships. Last year's winner, Darren Howarth, was the unlucky loser in a gripping final which produced many magnificent
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Home cup derby for hopeful LR
ATHERTON LR have been handed a home FA Cup derby against Unibond Premier Division promotion hopefuls Hyde United. Tom Foster's North West Counties League side will host Hyde in the second qualifying round on October 2. Radcliffe Borough will host either
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Shakers boss targets new striker
BURY manager Graham Barrow is set to move for a loan striker in a bid to lift his side out of their mini-slump. Despite some good performances on the field the Shakers have picked up only one point from their last three games - two of them at home - and
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New market for old was big mistake
ALTHOUGH I live in Wigan, I visit Bolton on many occasions - especially the Market Hall which I always find a great pleasure. Even though the building itself is old on the inside, it is pleasant, bright, airy and spacious. I don't think there has ever
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Minister to launch crime initiative
HOME office minister Hazel Blears will launch a new crime reduction scheme at the Reebok Stadium on Tuesday night. More than 1,700 people including business and civic leaders are expected to attend the meeting to hear how the Government intends to lower
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Pakistani community in tribute to Amir
AMIR Khan is set to be honoured by Bolton's Pakistani community in a special celebration this weekend. More than 500 supporters and local officials will greet the Olympic boxer on Sunday at the Mecca Mosque in Great Lever . Chaudry Salauddin, the Pakistan
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Don't feed birds warning letters
LETTERS warning bird lovers to stop feeding pigeons have been sent to 500 homes across the borough. Town hall bosses have tracked down a large number of people who insist on putting out food in public spaces such as Victoria Square despite warnings of
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Wind is back in Brian's sails
ADVENTURER Dr Brian Cunningham is making good progress in his world record attempt to become the first person to make a kite powered crossing across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. The Bolton-based explorer has been blighted for the last 10 days by a lack
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Father's group backs inquiry
A GROUP which brings together separated fathers and their children has welcomed an MPs' inquiry into court-arranged contact. Donald Gayle, who set up Bolton's Saturday Fathers Together with fellow dad Andy Kearney three years ago, said any new look at
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Right to roam ramblers warned
RAMBLERS walking legally for the first time on areas of private land have been warned of the potential dangers. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act, known as the Right to Roam act, opened up large areas of Lancashire to walkers for the first time, when
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First defeat for Daisy Hill
DAISY Hill, previously unbeaten leaders of the U18s, tasted defeat for the first time when they were beaten 3-2 at home by Radcliffe Town. Their top places was taken by Woodbank, who continued their unbeaten run after a 4-0 away win at North Walkden.
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Aegon West Lancs
Division Premier BAE BARROW...0 BURNLEY UNITED...2 Irvine, Blackburn DALTON UNITED...1 BARNOLDSWICK ...0 Mansergh EAGLEY...4 CHARNOCK...0 Grimshaw 2 Towell Hamer EUXTON VILLA...2 WYRE VILLA...3 Chambers Bolton Smith Flynn Patton FULWOOD ...1 TURTON...2
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West Lancs League Premier Division
P W D L F A Pts Kirkham & Wesham... 6 5 1 0 20 5 16 Burnley United... 8 5 0 3 24 13 15 Turton... 5 5 0 0 14 6 15 Dalton United... 7 5 0 2 12 11 15 Freckleton... 9 4 1 4 15 12 13 Eagley... 6 4 0 2 14 8 12 Coppull United... 7 4 0 3 16 11 12 Fleetwood
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Bolton, Bury mini league
UNDER 8 Section A: Boothstown Brazilians 9 Eagley Rangers Dream Team 1; Eagley Rangers Nightmares 6 Horwich St. Mary's Tornadoes 0; Elton & Walshaw Panthers 3 Bromley Cross Aces 2; Farnworth Tigers 1 Boothstown Jun 1; Westhoughton Jun Stripes 3 Ladybridge
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Hideaway in style on Barbados
TELLING people you are going on holiday to Barbados is a pretty failsafe way of turning them green with envy. They imagine - and you expect - long lazy days spent on a beautiful beach, rum punch in hand, being warmed by the Caribbean sun yet cooled by
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Bolton & District Sunday League
Sponsored by Concord Conservatory Roofs Ltd Premier Division BOWLING GREEN...3 ARMITAGE...3 Walsh 2, Shaw Hark 2, Morris LADYBRIDGE...4 TONGE UTD...3 Reynolds 2, Hinks, Austin Munroe, Hulton, Walmsley Division One BRITANNIA...6 GREENFIELD...0 Balshaw
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Athletic are held
LEIGH Athletic were held to another draw in a league game they should have won as they drew 1-1 with second placed Avro in the Manchester League. PThey took the lead when Andy Miller shot home for his first senior goal, but Avro scrambled home the equaliser
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Schools handed a home start
WITHINS and Bolton Schools have both been given home ties in the first round of the Greater Manchester Schools' U13 Coca Cola Cup. Bolton face Royton and Crompton (Oldham), and Withins take on Barlow High School (Manchester). Mount St Joseph's will host
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Grimshaw on target
Eagley 4 Charnock Richard 0: EAGLEY ran out comfortable 4-0 winners over local rivals Charnock Richard in the West Lancashire Premier Division. Carl Grimshaw capitalised on a defensive blunder to put the Villagers up in the first minute. Mark Callow quickly
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Four-goal Balshaw rules for Britannia
BLACK Horse and Farnworth Canary remain unbeaten in Division One after three games. Black Horse beat Fox and Stork 3-2 while Farnworth Canary also won 3-2 away to Pied Piper with goals from Dootson, McCleary and Harrison. Hot on their heels are Britannia
