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Award is icing on the cake
A SPECIALIST cake decorator from Astley Bridge has been recognised yet again by a national industry award. Nicola Jeszke, owner and manager of Celebration Cakes, was named runner-up for the Celebration Cake Maker of the Year Award at a ceremony in London
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Company makes historical move
MORE than 107 years of history ended last Friday, with the demolition of G&J Seddon's longstanding headquarters building in the heart of Little Hulton. Seddon had occupied the same premises since 1897, but with the completion of a prestigious new
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Name and shame drunks
BIG headlines in the paper: "Fines for Teenage Tipplers". Offenders could be hit by a fine if they ignore the law, as can newsagents who sell cigarettes and fireworks and off-licences which sell drinks to under-age people. When they have been caught,
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Punishment or rehabilitation - an age-old debate
I AM not sure that I should even be intervening in a spat between a Tory councillor and a Lib Dem councillor. But, between them, Cllrs Roger Hayes and Andy Morgan have managed to highlight one of the great insoluble problems in the philosophy of punishment
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School swap saved my daughter's education
EVERY once in a while there appears an article in your paper that makes me seethe with anger, and the one headlined: "Parents' black marks over schools switch" is one of those occasions. My daughter left primary school at the age of 11 years having achieved
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On this day - September 29
1066: William the Conqueror landed in England. 1399: The first British monarch to abdicate, Richard II, was replaced by Bolingbroke to whom he had surrendered without a fight. Bolingbroke ascended as Henry IV. 1758: Horatio Nelson, hero of Trafalgar and
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How fer't let rest o't folk know owt speyk Leyth
CHILDER and owd folk are gerrin gether t'let rest ert country know owt speyk Leyth and Wiggin writes Lesley Richards The borough's dialects will become part of a unique "oral tapestry" which aims to record the differences in speech between communities
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Securing the right to roam
RAMBLERS have been celebrating Britain's new right to roam laws - the culmination of 120 years' campaigning. The most notable protest was the Kinder Scout mass trespass in Derbyshire in 1932. But here in Bolton there was a mighty demonstration on Sunday
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Prision for unfit parents
From the Evening News, September 30, 1904: WILLIAM and Frances Turner of Badby were charged at Daventry with neglecting their 10-year-old son. It was stated that the child was in the habit of smoking a pipe and drinking beer, supplied by his father. A
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Yoko's women poster removed
ONE of Yoko Ono's controversial posters marking Liverpool's Biennial Festival has been removed from the former St Luke's Church in Berry Street. The widow of Beatle John Lennon had sparked complaints with her posters of a woman's breast and female genitalia
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Steelers create ice hockey 'Academy'
Sheffield Steelers have strengthened their ties with Sheffield Ice Hockey Club (SIHC), which runs local lower league and youth teams, creating a 400-strong ice hockey 'academy.' The new set-up, finalised last week, will see the Elite League side involved
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Bolton gold followed by Athens silver
TWO years after winning a Commonweath badminton team gold medal at the Bolton Arena, gallant Britons Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson had to settle for Olympics silver in Athens on Thursday afternoon. Ling Gao and Jun Zhang of China beat them 15-1, 12-15
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New title for Amir?
AMIR Khan's win in Athens could put the teenager into pole position for BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Olympic champion runner Kelly Holmes is the favourite, especially if she scoops a second gold medal. But bookies say Amir could make a big difference
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A proper smacker for Amir
OLYMPIC boxing hero Amir Khan was caught out by one on the cheek . . . from Bolton's First Citizen. Cllr Prentice Howarth, the Mayor of Bolton, gave the 17-year-old Heaton boxing sensation a kiss before a civic reception in his honour at the weekend.
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Bus driver on death charge
A BUS driver appeared at Preston Crown Court on Thursday accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of a five-year-old Bolton boy at on a car park outside Camelot Theme Park. Brendan Smyth, aged 66, of Oxford Road, Bamber Bridge, near Preston,
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Teacher's praise for 'exemplary' student
AMIR Khan's former headteacher has praised the teenager, who he described as "an exemplary student." John Lawson, head teacher at Smithills School where Khan studied for five years, said: "We are absolutely delighted by Amir's progress. "He was an exemplary
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Amir to wear BWFC shirt
AMIR Khan is planning to wear his Bolton Wanderers shirt in the ring if he wins an Olympic boxing gold on Sunday. The shirt, signed by the entire Wanderers squad, was presented to Amir by team boss Sam Allardyce before he left for Athens. His friends
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Bring us back a medal, Amir!
CARDS and good luck wishes helped send Bolton's Olympic hopeful Amir Khan off on his quest for glory in Athens. The 17-year-old boxer attended a party thrown in his honour by children's summer club School Shuttle at Church Road Primary School in Bolton
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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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Khan in more ABA cash talks
BOLTON's Olympic boxing silver medallist Amir Khan is looking to make a decision about his future in the sport by the end of next week. In an attempt to delay Khan's move into the professional ranks the Amateur Boxing Association revealed last week it
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Mulvaney out of Games after nightmare trip
BOLTON athlete Chris Mulvaney missed out on his Olympic chance after being caught up in a nightmare journey to Madrid. The race in the Spanish capital was the Heaton athlete's final bid to achieve the qualifying time for the 1500m in Athens. Yet after
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Coach facing battle over Games rules
AMIR Khan's desire to have his coach Mike Jelly in his corner in Athens could be thwarted by Olympic rules. The Bolton boxer is under the control of Great Britain officials, but says he would love to have his Bury Boxing Club coach with him as well. His
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Amir's our World Champion!
BURY Boxing Club's Amir Khan was crowned world champion after fighting his way to the world junior lightweight title in South Korea. And, the Olympic medal hope won the under-19's tournament despite injuring his hand in the early rounds of his title challenge
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Swing fans mourn Bert, 81
SWING fans in the Bolton area and beyond are mourning the death of Bert Knowles. Bert, aged 81, died suddenly at his home on Chorley Old Road, Bolton, on Saturday. He and his wife Mavis had returned from holiday in Norfolk the previous evening. They had
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Sleath rocks the Alma
HEAVY metal band Sleath are appearing at the Alma, Bradshawgate, Bolton, tonight from 8pm.
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Open day
BLEAKHOLT animal sanctuary will be holding an open day this weekend. Attractions include a tombola and fancy goods stalls, crafts activities, a coconut shy, a "good as new" stall and Splodge the clown and a bouncy castle for children. The sanctuary, on
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ABA's Amir offer slammed
THE Amateur Boxing Association's four-year deal to keep Amir Khan in the amateur ranks has been described as "paltry" by his agent, who says that half a dozen promoters are chasing the Bolton boxer. Asif Vali says that Amir's reward for winning a silver
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Gordon Sharrock in the spotlight
THE media will be the theme when Bolton Evening News chief football writer Gordon Sharrock joins the guests at the Bolton Wanderers Supporters Association's social evening at the Reebok's Platinum Suite on Thursday at 7.45pm.
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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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Get in at the Reebok - for free!
WANDERERS are offering free admission to accompanied children when they take on Premiership rivals Spurs in the third round of the Carling Cup at the Reebok next month. They have also cut prices for all supporters for the October 27 tie, with the top-priced
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West Brom Factfile
ALL you need to know about WBA Ground: The Hawthorns. Nickname: Baggies, Albion or Throstles. Manager: Gary Megson. League position: 18th (P7 W0 D4 L3 Pts4). Top scorers: Neil Clement 2 (both Premiership), Geoff Horsfield 2 (1Premiership). Last time out
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Brown just wants to be a happy Wanderer
PHIL Brown is ready to put his personal ambitions on hold and commit his long-term future to Bolton Wanderers. The Whites' assistant manager - Sam Allardyce's right hand man for the last five years - is negotiating a new contract after telling his Reebok
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Top Class features from the BEN
Look out for new Top Class features every Friday.
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Chance for Whites fan in penalty shootout
THE search is on for a young football fan to represent Wanderers in a penalty shootout challenge. The National Football Museum, based at Preston, has just opened its latest new attraction, Goalstriker, the world's first fully developed interactive penalty
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Fixtures this week
THURSDAY UEFA Cup First Round Second Leg: Bnei Sachnin v Newcastle; Ferencvaros v Millwall; Rangers v Maritimo. FRIDAY Coca-Cola Division Two: Grimsby v Cheltenham (7.45pm). SATURDAY Barclays Premiership: Arsenal v Charlton; Blackburn v Aston Villa; Everton
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Pupils get a healthy start to day
THE first lesson of the day at Johnson Fold Community School is easy - get a healthy start. So, over two years ago, the school's Breakfast Club was born. And since then it has been helping young pupils get exactly the right food boost which brain cells
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Airport tortoises saved by zoo
TWO smuggled rare Egyptian tortoises facing destruction in Australia have been saved by Chester Zoo, which already has seven of the reptiles. They were seized by customs officers at Sydney Airport as it is illegal to take reptiles into Australia. If no
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DJ's envelope goes under the virtual hammer
RADIO fans have been given the chance to bid for an artistic envelope designed by Bolton DJ Mark Radcliffe. The former Bolton School pupil has shown his creative side, along with a number of other celebrities, to raise money for the National Literacy
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New book celebrates Wanderers history
JAY-JAY Okocha and Sam Allardyce will attend the launch party of the latest publication celebrating the long and distinguished history of Bolton Wanderers. "Making Headlines" -- the story of Bolton Wanderers as seen through the pages of the Bolton Evening
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Bev joins debt help group
BEV Budsworth, a director of Manchester insolvency advisers The Debt Advisor, has joined the influential personal debt working party set up by The Insolvency Service, an executive agency of the Department of Trade and Industry. The group was set up to
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Firms can sponsor festive fun
IT may only be September, but plans for Christmas are well underway and Bolton Council is on the look out for companies wanting to add a bit of cheer to their festivities. The local authority is seeking a sponsor for the 2004 Christmas Lights Switch-on
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Print company saves 52 wallcovering jobs
FIFTY-TWO jobs have been saved at Darwen-based Zen Wallcoverings Ltd following a major restructuring that has seen the company and its assets sold to The Heritage Print Company. The company was one of the UK's largest wallcovering manufacturers, with
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ABA's Amir offer slammed
THE Amateur Boxing Association's four-year deal to keep Amir Khan in the amateur ranks has been described as "paltry" by his agent, who says that half a dozen promoters are chasing the Bolton boxer. Asif Vali says that Amir's reward for winning a silver
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To smoke or not to smoke?
I HAVE never smoked, and prefer to drink in a smoke-free atmosphere. Banning smoking in bars and pubs has, therefore, some personal attraction. There is also the effect of passive smoking on bar staff to consider. We have, however, a tradition in this
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Motorists are causing roadwork havoc
WHOEVER planned the roadworks in place at the top of Rishton Lane should watch the chaos each morning and evening. On both Monday and Tuesday mornings this week, I waited for the bus on Rishton Lane, watching the behaviour of some car drivers in disbelief
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Pirates unmasked - after 50 years!
AT last, the truth is out! Fifty years after the event, I can reveal the identity of the prankster responsible for the hoisting of a pirate flag on the flagpole at Bolton School in June, 1954. It was Julian Vear, a spirited 18-year-old at the time who
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Family calls for action after toddler's death
THE family of a toddler killed by an 88-year-old driver have called for tougher restrictions on elderly motorists. Amicie Nwokeochar, aged three, died when he was pushed through a chip shop window in Farnworth after 88-year-old Edward Disley lost control
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Lancashire let Schofield and Haynes go
CHRIS Schofield and Jamie Haynes have been released by Lancashire as the clear out continues at Old Trafford following a poor season. Schofield, who played two Tests for England in 2000, struggled to get a regular first team spot in the Championship but
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On this day - September 30
1791: The first performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute took place in Vienna. 1888: Jack the Ripper butchered two more women - Liz Stride, found behind 40 Berber Street, and Kate Eddowes, in Mitre Square, both in London. 1933: Franklin D Roosevelt announced
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Preston move to charge drivers
CONGESTION charges for traffic in Preston were being considered by councillors on Thursday. The city's public transport and park and ride schemes are not reducing car use enough, council members were being told. Cllr Alan Valentine claims more than 12,000
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School governor speaks out in row over nursery spending
THE CHAIRMAN of governors at a Bolton primary school fears that it is being run down in preparation for its closure. Alice Simpkins, who leads the governing boody at Moorgate Primary School in Tonge, said proposals to extend its nursery had fallen on
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Time for Amir to box clever
LET'S hope that Olympic boxing star Amir Khan is allowed to get on with his life in Bolton writes Angela Kelly He's a Bolton Community College student with important assignments to finish as well as a talented amateur sportsman whom we all hope stays
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Knockout blow, girls -- Amir has a girlfriend
THE father of Olympic hero Amir Khan has broken hearts all over Bolton by revealing that the young boxer has a girlfriend. Shah Khan said that Olympic silver medallist Amir has been seeing a girl in Pakistan and may eventually marry her. The lucky girl
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Olympic spirit takes over store
THEY may not be in Athens - but staff at Bolton Middlebrook's Argos store did not let that stop them taking part in their own version of the Olympics. The company's Argos Olympics took place to help raise more than £60,000 for Whizz-Kidz, a national children's
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Beth's Olympic hero just fails
RADCLIFFE youngster Beth Morris has been keeping her fingers crossed for Olympic swimmer Adrian Turner from Prestwich. The eight-year-old, who has battled leukaemia, asked Adrian to bring back a medal from Athens -- just for her. But Adrian's glory bid
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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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Laville continues comeback trail
FLORENT Laville continued his fight for full fitness on Wednesday afternoon when Wanderers Reserves kicked off their Manchester Senior Cup programme away to Oldham Athletic.
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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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Spurs help to provide free child cup tickets
ON the field they will be the fiercest of rivals when they meet twice in five days next month, but it has emerged that officials of Bolton Wanderers and Spurs worked closely behind the scenes to offer free child places for the Carling Cup tie at the Reebok
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Abram in line for honour
DARREN Abram could lead Leigh Centurions out for the National League One Grand Final having just been acclaimed the competition's Coach of the Year. Abram, who has guided Leigh to success in the Arriva Trains Cup and seen his side lift the League Leaders
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Centurions fans snap up final tickets
THE clamour for Grand Final tickets reached fever pitch at the Hilton Park box office this week with all Leigh's initial allocation being snapped up inside 48 hours of going on sale. By yesterday morning the Centurions had sold their entire allocation
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Football course
BOLTON'S Premier Fives have teamed up with local youth football coaching company Soccer 4 Kids to provide coaching courses at the Leverhulme Park complex. The sessions are initially for children in year groups from reception through to Year Four and will
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Kelly bows out
INJURY has forced Leigh RMI's assistant manager Gary Kelly to retire as a goalkeeper. The 38-year-old sustained the injury while playing for the Railwaymen, at Chester, last Boxing Day, and it has proved more extensive than first thought. The original
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Barrow hoping for a change of fortune
GRAHAM Barrow believes that Bury's luck is due a change after a miserable September. The Shakers completed a forgettable month by having striker Chris Porter and defender Paul Scott sent off during Tuesday night's 3-1 defeat, at Stockport, in the LDV
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Turton lead the way after tight finish
BSF Over-35s League: TURTON retained their unbeaten record - and the Division One leadership - by beating Garswood United. A 3-2 win saw Turton extend their advantage at the top to two points. The Fox & Stork moved above Garswood into second spot
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Is 30mph limit a minimum?
I WOULD like to know exactly how many people driving along Plodder Lane do so at the correct speed limit, which happens to be 30mph. Is this a minimum or maximum speed? I am curious because 80 per cent of the lorries, motorcycles, vans and cars go past
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Toilet facelifts for planes
MANCHESTER-based holiday airline Thomas Cook is to repaint the toilet compartments of its fleet of 24 airliners -- so that partially sighted passengers can more easily locate essential fittings. Use of contrasting colours will enable passengers to identify
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Straw rules out Bigley hostage deal
THE government's position on "no negotiation" with terrorists remains unchanged despite the release of a video showing British engineer Ken Bigley shackled and caged, and again pleading for help. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said:"We have a policy which
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Cuppa fights cancer
A COFFEE morning is to be held in aid of Christie's Against Cancer at St Anne's Church, Turton, on Saturday, October 16, from 10 am to noon. At the event there will be a bring and buy, raffle and handmade cards.
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Question time
QUESTIONS are being prepared for a college quiz night. Thornleigh Salesian College is hosting the event on Saturday, October 9, starting at 7.30 pm in the school hall. Tickets are priced at £1.50. Supper is available. Visitors can bring their own drink
