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Donors are not giving as much
ACCORDING to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), profits to the UK's top 500 corporate donors increased by 24 per cent last year. But their worldwide charitable and community support grew by just 6 per cent in real terms. Giving, by most companies in
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Centuries old story made for today
BEN Jonson's comedy of lust, greed and corruption -- Volpone Or The Fox -- opens at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Greg Hersov, the play's director, says: "Volpone opens with the most extraordinary speech about the power of gold, which talks
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Sitting pretty with TV star Martin
NATIONAL sofa retailer ScS, based on the Middlebrook Retail Park in Horwich, has struck gold having secured Martin Kemp to front its new national advertising campaign. The face of the former Spandau Ballet and EastEnders star will soon be seen in ScS
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Dr Death docu-play makes its debut
BEYOND Belief -- Scenes from the Shipman Inquiry has its world premiere at Manchester's Library Theatre from October 22 to November 20. Dr Harold Shipman, Britain's most prolific serial killer, was brought to justice in January 2000 when he was found
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ASBOs have reclaimed our streets
WE would like to thank all those involved in bringing some peace and normality back to the streets of Halliwell with the introduction of ASBOs for some of the culprits involved. As business proprietors in the area directly involved, we have seen the terror
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Tory sell-off was energy time-bomb
I WRITE in partial support and partial condemnation of Brian Derbyshire's letter (Green energy will combat global warming), printed in September 27. Firstly, Mr Derbyshire is right to challenge Peter Johnston and the wind farm protesters' opinions on
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Circle keep their nerve
FARNWORTH Social Circle are the kings of veteran cricket in the North-west. They secured that title by winning the Daniel Thwaites Veterans' Trophy for the second year in succession. But they had to keep their nerve under pressure to beat Little Stoke
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Woman is fined £80 for lying
A 27-YEAR-OLD woman has become the first in Bolton to be fined for falsely claiming her home had been burgled. Police used new powers to issue a fixed penalty fine of £80 to the woman who admitted that making up a story she had been burgled to avoid paying
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Get on song for huge new show
SING Live North West, the national singing organisation, wants to recruit singers from Bolton for a concert at the Bridgewater Hall in January next year. The group wants 250 singers altogether from the North-west for the show called Sing Swing. No experience
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Piano plea of Superstar
THE AWARD-winning Bolton youth theatre company, Children's Amateur Theatre Society (CATS), is searching for an old piano for their 10th anniversary production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Ideally, the piano would no longer be playable so that it can be
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Crash man injured
A MAN suffered suspected spinal injuries in an accident on the M61 slip road at Westhoughton. He had to be cut free from the wreckage of his car following the collision on the slip road at junction five at 5pm on Monday.
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Tortoise MoT
OWNERS of tortoises, terrapins and turtles can have their pets checked over at a special weigh in session. The British Chelonia Group is holding the event at Wilkinsons Store, The Rock in Bury, on Saturday. BCG representatives and a vet will be on hand
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Two injured in crash
A WOMAN and a teenage girl suffered minor injuries when two cars were in collision at the junction of Market Street and Queen's Street in Farnworth early on Wednesday. The 47-year-old woman driver of one car and a 17-year-old girl passenger in the other
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Peddling for £s
STAFF at Smithills Sports Centre will be cycling 50 miles next Tuesday - without leaving the centre. The sponsored event will raise money for breast cancer charities when the staff take to exercise bikes in the centre's foyer from 7pm. They will also
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House fire 'started maliciously'
FIREFIGHTERS were called by neighbours after arsonists set fire to a house in Booth Street, Tottington, while the owner was at work. The kitchen was badly damaged by the fire and the rest of the house was damaged by smoke. Fire officers believe the blaze
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Garage robbery: Man is arrested
TWO men armed with a car tyre jack threatened a cashier at a Bolton petrol station. The robbers forced their way behind the counter at the BP service station in Blackburn Road, Sharples, early Tuesday morning threatened the cashier and demanded cash.
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Rider badly hurt in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST suffered serious head and leg injuries in a crash with a car in Bury Road, Radcliffe, near the junction with Bradley Fold Road, at 7pm on Tuesday night. The rider, aged 29, was taken to Fairfield Hospital Bury and later transferred to the
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Young at Heart's island talk date
A GUEST speaker will visit the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Bromley Cross to talk about the Galapagos Islands. John Boland will present a slide show at 2pm, on October 4 at the Young at Heart Fellowship. The Galapagos Islands lie in the Pacific Ocean
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Keep warm, keep safe
ELDERLY people in Bolton are being warned about the dangers of faulty electric blankets as the winter season approaches. Old or damaged blankets are responsible for more than 5,000 house fires every year. Age Concern is teaming up with national company
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Kids ward cash from show
YOUNG models from Eagley School House Nursery in Bromley Cross modelled the latest collection from Kids at Rumbaba, also in Bromley Cross, at a fashion show in aid of M4 Ward at the Princess Anne Maternity Unit. The show was to celebrate the first anniversary
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Beer show raises pot of cash
HORWICH'S fifth annual beer festival was a huge success, raising more than £5,000 for charity. Nearly 1,000 people attended the four-day event at St Mary's Community Hall, Berne Avenue, between September 16-19. Punters were able to sample 40 traditional
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Busker's girlfriend 'moved' by effort
THE long-term girlfriend of a busker, songwriter and poet, who died recently has thanked his friends for their fundraising efforts. More than £700 was collected following the death of John Gilroy, known as John Jellyhead, of Castle Street, The Haulgh,
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Tough new warning is handed out to the louts
TROUBLEMAKERS in Bolton have been warned they face Anti-Social Behaviour Orders if they continue to make the lives of residents a misery. The warning comes after four teenagers were taken to court for carrying out a "deliberate and sustained" reign of
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Youri signs on for Hughes
YOURI Djorkaeff has ended weeks of speculation over his future by joining Wanderers' Premiership rivals Blackburn Rovers. The former Reebok favourite, who is now 36, says he still has "a lot to offer" and could go on for another two years. Djorkaeff,
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The term starts at last for 220 pupils
CHILDREN whose school was shut because it was in danger of collapsing have finally started their school year. Pupils at Bolton Parish School are being taken to and from their new school - the former Longsight Primary School building in Harwood - by coach
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Mets fall to first defeat
BOLTON Mets suffered their first defeat of the season as they lost 34-16 at Eccles. A much-improved Eccles side contained Bolton's early attacks, but hooker Neil Walsh broke the deadlock diving through a packed home defence to give the Mets the lead.
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Daley's five lessons for Olympic bid
DOUBLE Olympic champion Daley Thompson is urging schoolchildren to strive for success and help bring the 2012 Olympic Games to London. The former decathlete is hoping the Olympic bid will help inspire youngsters in sport, so he is backing a new educational
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Amir steps into the ring for London Olympics
BOLTON boxing sensation Amir Khan is to help promote the 2012 London Olympic bid after being feted by the Government. The 17-year-old, who won silver in this summer's Olympics in Athens, was the the Labour Party conference in Brighton yesterday to give
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Massey hat-trick for LR
BARRY Massey hit a hat-trick for Atherton LR as they won 6-1 at Squires Gate in the North West Counties League. Wayne Jopson got LR's opening goal and Phil Howard scored the other two.
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Rioch leaves RMI
GREGOR Rioch is leaving Leigh RMI after just two games. The 29-year-old defender, son of former Wanderers manager Bruce Rioch, joined the Railwaymen from Northwich, but damaged his knee ligaments against Woking last month and has been struggling to regain
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Whites goalkeeper makes hospital visit to see Jake
WANDERERS fan Jake Lloyd was left speechless when his favourite footballer popped in to see him in hospital on Wednesday. The seven year old is being treated at The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, for a rare strain of leukaemia. And
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Lorry driver's double crash!
A LORRY crashed into a railway bridge in Swinton - not once but twice. It collided with the bridge in Green Lane, Patricroft, the first time shortly before 12.30pm on Monday. The driver then reversed and hit a black Honda Jazz, being driven by a 33-year-old
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Buses on the road to electronic revolution
A GROUNDBREAKING satellite system which will track buses and tell passengers when the next service is due to arrive will go online in Bolton later this year. The 501 Bolton to Farnworth and 582 Bolton to Leigh will be the first bus services in the town
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Legend's treasures up for sale
FOOTBALL mementoes owned by legendary Wanderers goalkeeper Eddie Hopkinson will go under the hammer next month - with an estimated value of £18,000. The treasured collection includes his 1958 FA Cup winner's medal, which he won in Wanderers' famous 2-
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Theatre regular Ken loses cancer battle
A WELL-KNOWN actor and TV presenter who starred in many Octagon Theatre plays during the 1970s and 80s has lost his fight against cancer. Ken Binge was a regular at the Bolton theatre throughout his career and also presented the BBC's popular children's
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The term starts at last for 220 pupils
CHILDREN whose school was shut because it was in danger of collapsing have finally started their school year. Pupils at Bolton Parish School are being taken to and from their new school - the former Longsight Primary School building in Harwood - by coach
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Two new bars will appeal to older revellers
TWO plush new "late lounge" bars will be the latest additions to the changing face of Bolton's nightlife. Circa will occupy the former Cottons pub on Bradshawgate, and bar chain Fifteen will open its latest venue in the former Brasshouse pub on Churchgate
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Weed-eating weevils go into canal
HUNDREDS of weevils are being released into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal on Wednesday in an attempt to rid the waterway of weeds. British Waterways hope the weevils will eat their way through the azolla fern which has built up along the canal. The azolla
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Bolton Boys & Girls Federation
U18s - COUNTY YOUTH...0 DAISY HILL...5 BOOTHSTOWN...8 ATHERTON TOWN...0 BREIGHTMET UTD...2 STANDISH JNRS...11 BROMLEY CROSS B...4 NORTH WALKDEN...0 U16 LFA Inter-League Youth Cup Quarter Final BOLTON BOYS FED...2 CRAVEN MINOR...0 League ATHERTON LR...1
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Bridge need players
ASTLEY Bridge JFC need players in all positions for their U20 squad, who play in the Tameside League. Players should be of a good standard and should be under 20 - preferably under 19. Anyone interested should contact Trevor on 07901 598122 as soon as
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Leigh league
ASDA GOLBORNE...3 FIR TREE RES...0 Spencer, Hill 2 DE LA SALLE... 2ASPULL...2 ATHERTON LIB CLUB...1 ATH COLLS RES...3 Wood Greeley, Barrington 2 ROPE & ANCHOR...2 AFC TYLDESLEY...6 Charnock 2 Helme 2 Cooper 2 Sutton Bates P W L D F A Pts AFC Tyldesley
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There's time yet to take to stage
THERE is still time to audition for the Peter Karrie and Friends show which will be staged this Friday at the Albert Halls, Bolton. Comedian Roy Walker will also be appearing in the show with children from Stagecoach schools in Bolton and Bury. Auditions
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Bolton and District Sunday Football League
Bolton Sunday League AS from Sunday, October 3, until further notice, all results should be telephoned to Cath Leigh 01204 468645. Team sheets can still be sent to the secretary, Bob Shuttleworth, but all other matters should be discussed with other committee
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Seminars for job managers
THE Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) and Manchester law firm Pannone and Partners are jointly presenting three half-day seminars covering the essentials of human resources and employment law. Aimed at HR professionals or anyone with
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Five new faces pip the others for the jobs
THE Manufacturing Institute has appointed five additional process improvement practitioners (PIPs) to its North-west manufacturing advisory team. Gordon Hill, Peter Sussex, Paul Glossop, Peter Rogers and Mark Stone cover the spectrum of manufacturing
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US giant buys Arena for £49m
EUROPE'S largest indoor entertainment venue, the MEN Arena, has been sold in a deal worth over £49 million. The new owner is the Anschutz Entertainment Group, which also owns the Millennium Dome in London. The deal is the US entertainment company's second
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Amir named best young boxer
AMIR Khan has become the first amateur to be chosen as Britain's Best Young Boxer of the Year since the award began 53 years ago. The teenage Olympic lightweight silver medallist was the overwhelming choice by members of the Boxing Writers Club. Khan,
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Sutton Estate people don't want these flats
COUNCILLOR Nick Peel, I don't like the way you say people on the Sutton Estate, Deane, will sign petitions without even reading them. May I remind you the petition was brought to our doors by a very nice gentleman who explained the reason for the objection
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Exams are a waste of pupils' time
IT seems that I am naive, or old-fashioned in my thinking, because I have always thought a scholar who achieved a Grade A pass in the GCSEs had pretty well mastered the subject, up to GCSE standards. Even a Grade C pass was, in my opinion, a very satisfactory
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Budding tennis stars at Bolton Arena
WATCH out for the next Tim Henman when two international tennis tournaments takes place in Bolton. Some of the best emerging British and international players will take part in the Men's £25,000 Challenger and the Ladies' £10,000 Tournament at the Bolton
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Anderson to take his chance
JIMMY Anderson is Lancashire's sole representative in the England touring squad for Zimbabwe after Andrew Flintoff was rested. The 22 years-old fast bowler, with 36 one-day international caps, takes his place in a 14-man squad for the Zimbabwe trip at
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Water works
A NEW season of Watercolour Workshops begins at Christ Church, Heaton on October 14. For more details contact Margaret Goudge on Bolton 844060.
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Letter box set on fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called after arsonists stuffed burning paper into the letter box of a house divided into flats in Somerset Road, Heaton. The letter box was damaged by the fire last night and the entrance hall was smoke-damaged. There were two people
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Canopy with picture appeal
A CHANCE to own an original painting for as little as £5 is on offer at the charity canopy in Bolton's Victoria Square on Thursday. Bolton Arts Community, which works with vulnerable people including those with mental problems, is putting on a sale of
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Science prize for top teachers
BOLTON'S science teachers are being invited to enter an awards scheme that aims to honour inspirational tutors. Rolls-Royce plc has launched its own science prize in a bid to inspire pupils to study science at school and celebrate good science teaching
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Parents' black marks over schools switches
HUNDREDS of Bolton parents are demanding that their children are transferred to a different school without good reason, education bosses say. Each year, parents make 800 applications for pupils to change secondary school during term time. Of these, about
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Minibus fall teenager dies
A TEENAGER who fell from a minibus in Bury following a night out died early on Wednesday in the neurological unit of Hope Hospital, Salford. Wesley McDevitt, aged 18, of Burnley, was on his way home on Sunday at about 4am when he fell out of the minibus
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More money for recycling
MORE households will be given the chance to recycle after Bolton was included in £5 million scheme to help the environment. The Greater Manchester Waste Authority will use the money to extend kerbside collection schemes for glass, paper, metal and plastic
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Park gunman in court
POLICE officers sealed off a Bury park following reports of a man seen with a loaded gun, magistrates heard. Police later arrested Muhammed Kamran Ilyas, of Canning Street, Bury, who appeared in court charged with having a loaded air rifle in Clarence
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Buggy OAP dies in crash
A 72-YEAR-OLD disabled woman died after her motorised buggy was hit by a car in Swinton. She was travelling along Moorside Road near to the junction of Victoria Lane on Tuesday at around 10.45am when she was in collision with a Toyota Yaris travelling
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Coroner's plea to trace Albert's former relatives
AN appeal has been made to trace the relatives of a man who has died in Leeds. Leeds Coroner's Office is trying to trace any family members of 66-year-old Albert Cible Littlewood. He was found dead at his home address in Darfield Street, Harehills, Leeds
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Fancy a fireman's hose down?
FIREFIGHTERS will be battling against grime on Saturday - cleaning-up Bolton's dirty cars. Fire stations are taking part in National Car Wash Day on Saturday, to raise money for the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund. Firefighters will ask for a small
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Thai boxers will fight for Gemma
A THAI boxing show featuring a Bolton fighter will take place next week to raise money for cancer victim Gemma Feeney. Alex Li will compete at the Warrington show which will include North-west and British title bouts. Bolton Thai boxer Sandy Holt has
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A great start to 2005 - thanks to Amy
SOAP fans can make a date next year with Emmerdale pin-up Amy Nuttall. For she is shown here as she appears in a 2005 calendar, along with other glamour girls from the ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Each month features a different star from
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Sandwich giant plans second shop
FAST food sandwich giant Subway looks set to open a new outlet in Bolton before the end of the year. Bosses have lodged a planning application with council chiefs to create another shop on Newport Street, Bolton. It would be the second branch to open
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Libraries serve up treats for poetry day
BOLTON libraries are cooking up a week of activities to celebrate National Poetry Day. The town's library service will be celebrating poetry using the theme of food for inspiration. They will be serving a varied menu of poetry performance, poetry writing
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All aboard for folk on a boat afternoon fun
FOLK fans are invited to an afternoon of good food and entertainment while sailing along Chorley's picturesque canal. The Mayor of Chorley Danny Gee is hosting a Folk On A Boat afternoon on a traditional narrow boat from Boatel Cruises, Botany Bay, between
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Bus scheme benefits elderly
BOLTON'S Age Concern is finding it easier to get out and about thanks to the donation of a fully accessible mini-bus. The bus, formerly used by the Ring and Ride service, is one of a number of vehicles replaced with newer models by the Greater Manchester
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Robbed Joyce: Man in court
A MAN has appeared in court after a 75-year-old woman was dragged several yards along the ground during a robbery. David Joseph Ward, aged 33, of Ivy Grove, Little Hulton, is accused of robbing Joyce Bradburn as she was standing at a bus stop in Kearsley
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Teacher is on song to help appeal
DANCE teacher Joanna Astley swapped the dance floor for the stage when she performed in a fundraising concert to help send a group of children to a major competition in USA. Mrs Astley sang a number of swing songs in front of 100 people at the Bolton
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Residents have their say on Reebok parking
MATCH day parking problems around the Reebok Stadium are to be discussed at a meeting of local residents. Householders close to the home of Bolton Wanderers have been complaining about traffic problems since the stadium was built. Now residents are being
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Designer's work hits the catwalk
A BUDDING designer will host a cultural catwalk show to promote the fashion industry in Bolton. Khadija Ingar, who runs the Kadjaboo label, has organised a fashion show featuring a number of clothing outlets from across the town. The 34-year-old mother-of-two
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Warning from fire chiefs
FIRE CHIEFS are warning Bolton people to check their electric blankets after a man narrowly escaped injury after his bed caught fire. Trevor Wilson, aged 44, of Gisburn Avenue, Johnson Fold, woke to find flames shooting out of his mattress as he was in
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Science prize for top teachers
BOLTON'S science teachers are being invited to enter an awards scheme that aims to honour inspirational tutors. Rolls-Royce plc has launched its own science prize in a bid to inspire pupils to study science at school and celebrate good science teaching
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We meet again!
FIVE long-lost friends who served in the Army together in Hong Kong during the 1960s met up for the first time in 40 years. Bert Prince, aged 64, managed to trace four of his old friends through an internet website earlier this year. The old pals visited
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Amir steps into the ring for London Olympics
BOLTON boxing sensation Amir Khan is to help promote the 2012 London Olympic bid after being feted by the Government. The 17-year-old, who won silver in this summer's Olympics in Athens, was the the Labour Party conference in Brighton yesterday to give
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Will it be the Las Vegas of the North?
BLACKPOOL - that favourite seaside haunt of generations of Boltonians - is at the centre of a billion pound gamble. For if this famous Lancashire resort does not become the focus of a vastly ambitious casino plan to turn it into an international gambling
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Butcher revives recipe for 60-year-old super sausage
DISCOVERING a World War Two banger might sound like a case for bomb disposal experts - but for one butcher it has proved an unlikely recipe for success. When butcher Greg Hull was renovating the preparation room at his Rishton Lane shop in Great Lever
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Problem pupils are mending their ways
WAYWARD pupils are volunteering to improve the environments of Bolton schools rather than be expelled for their bad behaviour. The youngsters have been taking part in activities such as litter picks, painting walls, removing graffiti, creating gardens
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Laughter and tears behind fun at the fair
WITH the village fete and carnival season now behind us, it can be fun to look behind the well-decorated faade of the day itself, and peer closely at the tragicomic spiritual and emotional turmoil - not to mention the interminable committee meetings -
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Open evening
AN open evening is being held at Westhoughton High School on Thursday, October 7, from 6pm to 8.30 pm. Parents of year five and six pupils are welcome to attend.
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Gas advice for student digs
STUDENTS going to college for the first time are being urged to think carefully about gas safety in their new digs. Gas firm Transco is issuing safety tips to students reminding them, above all, to call 0800 111 999 if they smell gas. Research has shown
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Who's got the best writing?
BOLTON pupils are being encouraged to enter a handwriting competition. Children aged four to 14 can start to submit entries to the National Schools Handwriting Competition 2005. The closing date is March 28 next year and there are more than 20 individual
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Triple dismissal angers Barrow
Stockport 3 Bury 1 by Neil Goulding: BURY boss Graham Barrow admitted he was "past being angry'' after the Shakers were dumped out of the LDV Vans Trophy on Tuesday night. The Shakers had Chris Porter and Paul Scott sent off, while Barrow was banished
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Bring back our buses!
I REFER to the announcement in the Bolton Evening News under the heading "Village to be left without bus links". When our hourly bus service First Bus 502 was taken from us in January 2003, it was replaced by a 526 service. However, it soon became apparent
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Spaces to fill at dentist
MORE than 1,200 people put their name down as potential patients in just eight hours at a Blackburn Road dental surgery on its first day of opening. There are still spaces left at the Astley Bridge surgery that opened for business on Monday. The dentist
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Paul's pledge as he becomes town's Rock Czar
BOLTON'snew Rock Czar has been charged with putting the town on the map for live music. Paul Dean has been handed the task of cultivating a thriving music scene which will propel more talented youngsters to stardom. The 28-year-old former lawyer is planning
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Will it be the Las Vegas of the North?
BLACKPOOL - that favourite seaside haunt of generations of Boltonians - is at the centre of a billion pound gamble. For if this famous Lancashire resort does not become the focus of a vastly ambitious casino plan to turn it into an international gambling
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200 jobs fly in with new airline
A NEW battle of the skies is expected with the announcement that Manchester is to have a new low-cost airline. www.Jet2.com will initially bring six Boeing 737s to Manchester Airport, serving nine European destinations, with one-way fares starting from
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Paul's pledge as he becomes town's Rock Czar
BOLTON'snew Rock Czar has been charged with putting the town on the map for live music. Paul Dean has been handed the task of cultivating a thriving music scene which will propel more talented youngsters to stardom. The 28-year-old former lawyer is planning
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Nicholson puts Ellesmere back on top
Pioneer Sunday League: ELLESMERE moved to the top of the Premier Division after a 1-0 victory over Spread Eagle, with Nicholson grabbing a 40th minute winner. Party People went down to their first defeat of the season after a 2-1 home defeat to White
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Libraries serve up treats for poetry day
BOLTON libraries are cooking up a week of activities to celebrate National Poetry Day. The town's library service will be celebrating poetry using the theme of food for inspiration. They will be serving a varied menu of poetry performance, poetry writing
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After dinner guitar talent
CLASSICAL guitarist Neil Smith from Horwich will be on home turf for a special concert in November. The internationally-known musician will be playing after a three-course meal at Ridgmont House, Horwich, on Friday, November 26. The event is being staged
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Get in the swing with hits past and present
BOLTON Premier Productions, together with Swing 16, a 16-piece big band under the musical direction of Steve Sandiford, present Red Hot Swing at the Albert Halls. The concert celebrates the music of great singers such as Ricky Martin, Robbie Williams
