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It takes all sorts to tango
SURPRISE hit Strictly Come Dancing didn't live up to its title during the first series. There were a series of saucy headlines about the action which resulted from coupling star names with talented professional dancers in heated competition conditions
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Don't confuse Market Hall with the Market Place
FURTHER to the Market Hall discussion, Agora have got some of their facts wrong. The main one being that the Market Hall is NOT "part of the Market Place", it's completely different. The Market Hall existed long before the newer Market Place was built
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Cash boost for Russians
I MUST thank you all who helped with your donations for the families and children who suffered so much in Russia. The grand total in my collecting boxes came to £1,100. This is just superb, and many, many thanks to you all. My highest collection ever.
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Relief for flood area
RESIDENTS are being invited to find out about a £350,000 scheme to tackle a flooding blackspot in Chorley. United Utilities is to carry out work on Chelmsford Place, Collingwood Road and Letchworth Drive to help prevent homes flooding when sewers are
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Flu jab could help to save your life
ELDERLY people living in care homes are being targeted in an annual campaign to stop the spread of flu which can be life-threatening to the old and vulnerable. October marks the sixth annual care home flu jab programme in Chorley. Teams of community nurses
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Probe into police driver training
A FULL investigation has been launched after five police officers ended up in hospital when a training exercise went badly wrong. The officers were practising a controlled stop on an unmarked vehicle when six police cars were involved in a collision.
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Derail that train of thought!
I TOOK the train to an appointment in Blackpool this week from Bolton's Trinity Street Station. It cost £8.80, was late both ways and on the return journey both toilets were out of order. This caused an elderly man from Congleton who sat opposite me to
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Athletics - Johnstone first home for Harriers
A TEAM of six men and four ladies from Chorley Harriers tackled high winds to compete in the Northern 6 Stage and 4 Stage Road relays at Blackpool. First to run for the men and in the fastest time for the club was Keith Johnston who finished the four
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Rugby union - Superb Critchley sets up victory
CHORLEY recorded their second consecutive league victory with their first win over Colne and Nelson away for several seasons. The attacking play Chorley displayed the previous match against West Park continued with two superb first half efforts from Rob
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Road closed
MOTORISTS will face disruption as St Peter's Way is closed overnight for three days this month. The road will be closed from 10pm until 7am on October 8, 22 and 29 as highway maintenance work is carried out by Bolton Council.
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Thief starts kitchen fire
A SNEAK in thief stole electrical equipment from a house in Tottington - and then set fire to the kitchen. The break in at the property in Booth Street happened during an afternoon. The thief came in through the back door and stole a video recorder, a
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New tough line on shoplifters
SHOPLIFTERS will have to pay for their crimes... and could even lose their houses. Thanks to a new partnership between police and retailers, thieves will be pursued through the courts by civil debt recovery companies When an offender has been charged
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Visitor attractions on family sites
THREE Bolton attractions have been chosen to feature on a new website for families. Bolton Museum, Art Gallery and Aquarium, Bolton Octagon and Hall i'th' Wood appear on the Family Friendly website www.familyfriendly.org.uk. Originally started by Manchester's
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Thank you event for volunteers
VOLUNTEERS and community groups in Hindley and Abram will get a pat on the back at a thank-you celebration. To mark their dedicated work for the community there will be a big "thank you" event at The Monaco Ballroom on Wednesday, October 13, from 6-8
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Baby's cot snake still needs a new home
A SNAKE which was found just inches from a seven-month-old baby's cot has not yet been rehomed. The 4ft long Great Plains Rat Snake had slithered unnoticed into the home of Gareth Smith and his girlfriend Julie Greasley in Osbourne Grove, Brownlow Fold
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Top price for Jussi - Brown
SIR Alex Ferguson has been told he will have to pay top dollar for Jussi Jaaskelainen, if he wants to take him to Old Trafford. Wanderers have denied having any approach for their hightly-rated keeper but there has been increasing speculation this week
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House blaze investigated
A JOINT police and fire investigation has been launched after a young family had to flee from their burning home in Clayton Brook. Fire crews from Bamber Bridge arrived at the house within six minutes of the call being made, but the inside of terraced
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Tyldesley's good run is ended
Tyldesley 10 Upper Eden 20: TYLDESLEY'S recent good run was stopped by a 20-10 defeat by Upper Eden. Once again the Tyldesley pack was dominant in both the scrummage and lineout. Props James O'Connor and Rhys Morgan caused all types of problems in the
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Glendon upbeat after Banim blow
Radcliffe Borough v Shildon: KEVIN Glendon's hopes of bringing Jody Banim back to Radcliffe Borough have been dashed after the striker signed for Conference North side Droylsden. Accrington Stanley were looking to sign Banim from League Two side Shrewsbury
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Porter appeal is turned down
Bury v Macclesfield by Phil Thorp CHRIS Porter will miss Bury's League Two match against Macclesfield Saturday after the club failed to get a red card rescinded. The Shakers striker was sent off during Tuesday night's 3-1 LDV Vans Trophy defeat at Stockport
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Genuine anger over councillor's comments
TONGE with Haulgh constituents should note that they are represented by a councillor who believes people with genuine local community concerns sign petitions without even thinking about what they are signing. The residents of Wigan Road and the Sutton
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Floral tributes to stab victim
FLORAL tributes have been left on a Chorley street where a father was stabbed to death in broad daylight. Michael Hunter, 33, was found with knife wounds in Avondale Road, at 4.37pm on Friday, September 24. Bouquets from his children have been placed
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North West final date for Harwood juniors
HARWOOD Golf Club are looking to add another title to their list of honours, when they join other qualifiers in the North West final of The Sunday Telegraph Junior Team Golf Home Nations Championship at Mere Golf & Country Club. The club's recent
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Internet appeal ends with free holiday
A BOLTON supermarket worker has been on a free holiday to Spain after setting up a website asking people to give him money for no reason. Chris Seward, aged 21, and pal Glyn Moore set up the www.sendusamillion.com website in July but could hardly believe
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Politicians in drive to whip up support
POLITICAL parties in Bolton are struggling to recruit new members, according to a town hall chief. Cllr Martyn Cox, the council's executive member for culture, said that fewer people than ever were showing an interest in taking part in politics. He was
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Police and council join forces for crackdown on yobs
GANGS of anti-social yobs who are causing mayhem are facing tough opposition from a group of crusading councillors and police chiefs. Councillors in Bradshaw and Bromley Cross have joined forces to tackle the growing problem of anti-social behaviour by
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Shops on the way in £1.7m boost
WORK has begun on a £1.7 million retail plan to revitalise the heart of Little Hulton - creating more than 50 jobs. The new proposals will bring major supermarket chain Netto and frozen food specialists Farm Foods to the area. Another as yet unnamed major
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Jack's a model for staying cool in crisis
A COOL-headed ten-year-old Bolton School boy has been held up as a shining example to his classmates of what to do in an emergency. Jack Shaw, of High Bank, Over Hulton, remained calm and phoned for an ambulance for his mum Dawn when she collapsed into
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They've bin doing a great job
EMPTYING the bins used to be a man's job - but two women are fast proving that theory to be a load of rubbish. In a traditionally male-dominated environment, Maxine Doble and Diane McMurray are adding a touch of glamour to Bolton Council's refuse collection
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Brave talent star refuses to let brain tumour get her down
THIS time last year Paula Evans was singing her way to success on the stage to raise money for sick children. But in a cruel twist of fate, Paula, aged 11, is now ill herself after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in January. The tumour was attached
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'I'm determined to be taken seriously'
UNLIKE many of his counterparts who shot to fame and fortune on the back of the alternative comedy scene in the early 1980s, Alexei Sayle has never really been considered "trendy". Despite an impressive CV that includes stand-up comedian with his own
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Congestion charge plan for Preston drivers
THE 12,000 drivers who travel in Preston every day could face paying congestion charges to enter the city. Councillors may copy the jam-busting idea which makes motorists pay £5 when they use roads in central London. A report by city officials suggests
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'Dr Death' coats taken from Shipman store
A SUPERMARKET near the former surgery of serial killer Dr Harold Shipman has withdrawn white Hallowe'en coats covered with the words "Dr Death." Asda has apologised and also promised to give £500 to the Tameside branch of Victim Support. The white coat
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Church sale
CHORLEY Old Road Methodist Church will hold a charity sale of nearly new children's clothing, books, toys and equipment, between 11am-12.30pm, on Saturday, for the National Childbirth Trust.
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The Fred Done Column: Romance was sweet shock win
A 40/1 winner was just what the doctor ordered for yours truly in Thursday's Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket, as Magical Romance sprang a surprise in the two-year-old fillies event, easily beating the previously undefeated Irish challenger Damson
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Lofty pitches in for charity
LOFTY the Lion will swap his usual Saturday afternoon performance on the Reebok pitch for an evening one at the Albert Halls this weekend. The cuddly Bolton Wanderers mascot has his own musical - "Lofty's Musical Showcase" - on Saturday. And the show
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Leapfrog your way to top job
ANOTHER job beckons and I feel I must apply. It's for a Non-traditional Activities Officer for South Tyneside Council and, apparently, people like me are uniquely qualified for it because we can still remember how to play leapfrog. Yes, it does say that
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Why I know we can keep the faith
JUST when the terrible crimes and actions of the few make you lose faith in human nature, you hear about the caring achievements of decent people. Last week, 40 boxers from Bolton, Ireland, Oldham, Liverpool and Scotland took part in a boxing event at
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Lifestyles of convenience are killing us
WE live in convenient times in more ways than one. We can binge on fast food, smoke ourselves to a kipper and drink to unconsciousness whenever we have a mind to. And not only is it not our fault but there are ways to bail us out. Even though obesity
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Painting tales
I AM doing research on the Painting and Decorating department of Bolton College of Art. I would very much like to hear from any decorators who studied for City & Guilds between 1953 and 1977, and would be grateful for any information or anecdotes.
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More courtesy is needed from drivers
REFERRING to "National Walk to School Week". I walk my son to and from school every day, we both enjoy the walk and get a chance to talk about the different things we see. But we have a problem - we use the pedestrian crossing on Chorley New Road, Lostock
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Site of historic hall could become attraction
REGENERATION chiefs are set to apply for permission to improve access to a little-known historic site in Clayton-le-Woods. Clayton Hall pond and open space, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, has remained largely hidden away for the past 20 years. The site
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Next step in race for Myles
A NEW borough-wide planning group has been set up to co-ordinate a programme of events and activities around the life of Mayflower pilgrim Myles Standish. Next year is the 350th anniversary of Myles Standish -- strongly believed to be born within the
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Blitz on Bonfire Night traders
MAJOR swoops on rogue fireworks traders will take place across Bolton in the run up to Bonfire Night. Trading Standards officers are to send people aged under 18 into shops, clampdown on car boot sales and look for warehouses storing fireworks without
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Terry's ace of a birthday
TERRY Rothwell had cause for double celebration when he recorded his first hole-in-one on his 60th birthday treat. The Breightmet golfer hit the ace using a seven iron on the par three 156 yards seventh hole at the Belfry Brabazon course. "I have been
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Blaze cars destroyed
FIREFIGHTERS were called out twice in two hours to deal with blazing cars. They had to extinguish a fire in a Vauxhall Astra parked in Chadwicks Waste Yard, Oakenbottom Road, Breightmet, at 10pm last night. Just after midnight, they were called out to
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Hospital outpatients waiting
DURING August, there were 596 patients waiting more than 13 weeks for an outpatient appointment at the Royal Bolton Hospital. The hospital has to ensure all outpatients are seen within 13 weeks by December 2005. There has been an increase of 85 patients
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Rise in missed appointments
ALMOST 10 per cent of patients with an outpatient appointment at the Royal Bolton Hospital did not show up in August. There was an increase of 0.5 per cent during last month as 9.4 per cent of patients did not attend for their appointments. The rate for
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Buggy accident victim, 72, dies
A 72-YEAR-OLD disabled woman who died after her motorised buggy was hit by a car in Swinton has been named. Phyllis Leaver, of Ellesmere Street, Swinton, was travelling along Moorside Road on Tuesday morning when she was in collision with a Toyota Yaris
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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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Men's choir date
BOLTON Male Voice Choir are performing at a concert at Halliwell Road Free Church, Halliwell Road, on Saturday. The concert starts at 7pm and entry costs £4 including light refreshments.
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Carter shines for Nelson
HERONBROOK Fisheries in Staffordshire has changed almost out of recognition over the last three years. What once was a little known fishing venue with two waters and a small car park has now become a thriving, bustling area with a breakfast bar, lodge
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Poetry in motion
TWO of the region's top poets, Dik and Chloe Poems, will appear on the BBC in a poetry version of X-Factor, judged by a panel including Salford's John Cooper Clarke. The pair will compete against six other wordsmiths for the stitle of Slam Poet 2004,
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Motorcyclist is 'critical' after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was still fighting for his life after he was involved in accident with a car. The 28-year-old from Bury was riding a Yamaha FZR 400cc along Bolton Road, Radcliffe, when he was in collision with a Fiat Punto as he reached the junction of
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Buy a cow, help a child
THE cream of the CowParade herd will go under the hammer for charity next month. For the past couple of months, fibreglass cows have been placed around Manchester for the city's CowParade. On October 5 at Manchester Town Hall they will be sold by BBC
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Road closed
MOTORISTS will face disruption as St Peter's Way is closed overnight for three days this month. The road will be closed from 10pm until 7am on October 8, 22 and 29 as highway maintenance work is carried out by Bolton Council.
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Quiz team takes on TV brainboxes
QUIZ fans can tune in to see a brainy pub bunch tackle the country's top quizmasters on TV. Earlier this year, the six-strong team from the Cart and Horses at Astley recorded a battle of the minds in the BBC1 quiz Eggheads. The result can be seen on on
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Cricket coaching
THE Lancashire Cricket Board is running a course for budding school and club coaches in Bolton Men and women aged 17 and over are welcome to sign up for the course, which will train them up to ECB Level 1 standard. The course, which costs £120 per place
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Ladies in full control
Bolton Ladies RFC 40 - Buxton Ladies 10: BOLTON Ladies beat Buxton Ladies 40-10 in their first game fo the season. With captain Adele Ryan leading from the front, Bolton showed early form by holding a much heavier Buxton pack with intense tackling. Catherine
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Badminton plea
THE Bolton and Bury junior badminton squad need new players. The squad train at Harper Green Sports Centre, next to Harper Green High School, off Plodder Lane, on Sundays, from 1pm-3pm. Boys and girls of all abilities aged between seven and 19 are welcome
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Centurions link with Aussie Smith
LEIGH Centurions are being linked with a possible move for Castleford's former Kiwi international forward Michael Smith for next season. But because Leigh won't know which division they will be playing in until after the Grand Final on October 10, they
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Betts puts the Warriors on their guard
COACH Denis Betts has put his Wigan Warriors on their guard for Friday night's Super League elimination semi-final against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats at the JJB Stadium. Wigan expect to be at full strength for the tie with Brian Carney in with a chance
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Delay could be fatal
IN response to the letter, September 15, in favour of Royal Preston Hospital as a major trauma centre, I beg to differ. If a relative or friend had a serious accident in or near Chorley and was at the brink of death, it would be more important that they
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Labour to blame for change
THE proposed loss of emergency surgery provision at Chorley Hospital is still causing genuine concern among local residents. The loss would have an effect on patient care and is an obvious reduction in the accident and emergency provision at Chorley.
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Suggestions for safety boost
I AM as equally excited as councillor Peter Malpas that he, highway chiefs and the council STUMBLED across a way to improve traffic flow by removing the traffic lights at the junctions of St Thomas's Road, Market Street and Park Road, as traffic flowed
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Life and death choice
AFTER reading the letter in regard to having Royal Preston Hospital set up as a major trauma centre, I am confused at the contradiction of the writer. They state that they are a Chorley resident, like myself, and that if one of their relatives or friends
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Barrier to health
I AM writing in response to the article 'End of short cut to work' in the Chorley Citizen (September 22). I too live in Astley Village and work at Chorley Hospital. The post was attractive to me in that I could walk to work after many years of having
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Aegon West Lancashire League
Division One: Tempest Utd v Blackpool Wren Rovers. Division Two: Furness Cavaliers v Rivington; Stoneclough v Bolton County. Division One Reserve: BAC/EE Preston v Tempest Utd; Blackrod Town v Kirkham/Wesham; Eagley v Norcross/Warbreck; Turton v Charnock
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Callaghan goes
North West Counties League ATHERTON LR aim to build on a thumping midweek victory when they host Hyde United in the FA Cup on Saturday (3pm) -- despite losing captain Ian Callaghan to Chorley. Callaghan's form at the centre of LR's defence has won him
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Hughes seeks new strike force
CHORLEY manager John Hughes is desperate for a proven goalscorer after his slide slid to their seventh successive defeat on Monday night Defeat at Kidsgrove on Monday night left the Magpies third from bottom in the Unibond Division One league table after
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Bean clever - Chef Jamie Oliver
SHOCK horror . . . Jamie Oliver is serving a new dish involving baked beans at his Fifteen restaurant in London for £8. Best Baked Bean Bruschetta with Chilli, Balsamic Vinegar and Shaved Parmesan is raising eyebrows. But we shouldn't underestimate the
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Barry knows what he's talking about
SPORTS presenter Barry Davies is quite right: TV match commentators generally talk too much. We do not need a football-by-numbers approach to games because players have names on their backs and we can actually see what they're doing. Davies's judicious
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Spruce up our museum
BOLTON councillors are always thinking about and spending thousands of pounds on Bolton town centre. Could they please spend a few hundred pounds on passages and steps in the Museum and Aquarium? I was recently in there and the doors needed varnishing
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Power is blowing in the wind
IN reply to Janet Moseley. Contradiction! I did not say that wind power should be the sole replacement for nuclear generation, it is preferable to nuclear power. Further to this there are no surges with wind generated power. Wind speeds between 7 knots
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Cricket prize night
LANCASHIRE'S Gary Yates is the chief guest at Lostock Cricket Club's presentation night. The event will be held at Horwich Golf Club, Victoria Road, Horwich, on Friday, October 8, starting at 7.30pm.
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Taylor helps Egerton to trophy glory
IAN Taylor hit an unbeaten 56 to inspire Egerton cricket club to victory over Farnworth in the Dennis Lyddon Trophy final at Little Lever. Rick Northrop added 38 runs to help Egerton pass Farnworth's total of 134-9. Tim and Chris Barrow had hit 61 runs
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Swamped surgery still has places to fill
A DENTAL surgery which was swamped with new patients at a recent open day, still has room for more NHS patients. People came from across the north west and queued around the block to register with St George's Dental Practice after the surgery announced
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David's Olympic bid is on track
A TEENAGER is toasting the generosity of a local pub as he seeks to fulfil his Olympic dreams. David Ryding, already an accomplished international skier at 17, collected a cheque for £550 towards his training expenses as he prepares for the next Winter
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Trapped boy, 12 saved by mobile
A BOY who was trapped in a cattle grid while out collecting conkers was rescued after calling for help on his mobile phone. Andrew Day, 12, from Hoghton, slipped and got his foot stuck down the grid at Brindle Lodge farm, Hoghton Lane. But he was able
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Prime site's future safe
PLANNING chiefs have approved guidelines to secure the future of a prime retail site in Chorley town centre. The development brief for the former McDonald's and surrounding properties in Market Street and the derelict Graham's site in Gillibrand Street
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Anti-quarry group digs in
A CAMPAIGN group that successfully fought plans for a quarry in Euxton has reformed in a bid to block new proposals. Erase (Euxton Residents Against Sand Excavation) forced a public inquiry in 1999 after Tarmac applied to quarry 4.5 million tonnes of
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Deane GC
RESULTS: 4bbb Bogey (September 18): Winners R Ewell/A Dickinson 7 up; Second B Ross/P Parry 6 up. Final Summer Medal (September 19): Winner R Ewell 65 (winner Norman Holmes Trophy); Second K Wright 66. Norman Holmes Cup: Winner J Shuttleworth 64; Second
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'Summer' medallists pay Price of success
THE weather was far from in keeping with the title of the event at Turton last Saturday when the final of the summer medal was held. The blustery wind accompanied by periods of heavy drizzle meant that conditions were extremely difficult for competitors
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Top cop at forum
THE Chief Constable of Greater Manchester, Michael Todd, will be in Hindley on Monday at a crime forum meeting. Leigh MP Andy Burnham, who will chair the meeting which starts at 6.30pm in Hindley Labour Club, said: "We intend to discuss crime issues and
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Man charged over garage robbery
A MAN was due to appear before Bolton magistrates on Thursday in connection with an armed robbery at a petrol station. David Michael Marsh, aged 31, of Rufford Grove, Lever Edge, has been charged with robbery after a raid at the BP service station in
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Nora wins Cliff teddy
TEDDY bear fan Nora Sabini, from Heaton, has won a Cliff Richard Marshmallow Bear. He entered a competition run by Meadows Teddy Bears, St Andrews Court, through Daytime-Night Time, the Bolton Town Centre Company's magazine produced by the Bolton Evening
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Cash flow studies
TWO-thirds of sixth form students in the North-west feel they do not have enough money to go to university, according to research. The 2004 NatWest Student Money Matters Survey found that North-west students estimate going to university will cost them
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Pupils work together at challenge
PUPILS from three schools worked in partnership to take on a series of tough problem solving, team building and business related challenges. Students from Bedford, Leigh St Mary's RC and Westleigh High Schools worked in cross school teams to solve a code
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Coffee morning raises £400
RAINBOWS and Brownies helped to raise £400 for a cancer charity after they held a coffee morning. The 93rd Bolton Rainbows and 10th Bolton St Anne's Turton Brownies manned various stalls at St Anne's church, Turton, on September 18, in aid of Macmillan
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Drivers will face delays
PEDESTRIANS and motorists in Blackrod will face serious disruptions for three months as work is carried out to improve a major road. Bolton Council is working to widen the carriageway, improve the footway, and upgrade the retaining wall on the A6 Blackrod
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Pavement diversions
PEDESTRIANS have been warned that work on improving bus stops in Bolton town centre may cause disruption on the pavements. People walking along Bradshawgate, Great Moor Street, Deansgate, Bridge Street, Knowsley Street and St George's Road are being warned
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Tribute show for hospice
A "STARS in Their Eyes" show is being held to raise funds for Wigan and Leigh Hospice next Tuesday. Six of the UK's leading tribute artists are giving their services free to raise funds for the Hindley-based charity's show at The Mill at the Pier, Wigan
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Round Table gives boxers cash boost
BOLTON and District Round Table have presented Chorley Amateur Boxing Club with a cheque for £500 which will be used to help fund the club's running costs. The money was raised at their annual charity boxing evening held at Rivington Barn, and is distributed
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A catalogue of fun for special needs
A FREE catalogue of puzzles and games for dyslexic and dyspraxic children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now available in the Bolton area. There are more than 200 resources, all of which are fun items with special needs applications
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MEP Davies defends animal tests ban
THE European Union can expect stiff opposition if it relaxes the current deadlines aimed at ending animal testing of toiletries, North-west MEP Chris Davies warned. His call came after the European Union's Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products said
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Appeal for volunteers to adopt this charity
A CHARITY is appealing for volunteers to come forward to help with a counselling service. After Adoption, a Manchester-based charity with offices in Bolton, is seeking experienced counsellors, students and social workers to help man a hotline which deals
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Horse box thefts from farms
THERE has been a spate of thefts of valuable horse trailers on the outskirts of Bolton. Police are linking the four incidents which occurred within a few weeks of each other. The trailers were top of the range and worth around £3,000 each. A blue Ifor
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Appeal for stem cell donors
YOUNG men are being sought by a charity who make it their mission to find stem cell and bone marrow transplants for people with life-threatening diseases. More than 6,000 people in the UK get leukaemia and other potentially fatal bone marrow disorders
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Go-ahead given for homes at old school
PLANS to demolish a former high school and build houses on the outskirts of Leigh have been given the go-ahead. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has backed Planning Inspector R M Barker's public inquiry findings that the King's Park Christian Centre
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New Jay-Jay injury scare
JAY-JAY Okocha remains a doubt for Wanderers trip to West Brom on Saturday after suffering a setback in his fitness fight. The Whites' skipper returned to training on Thursday after missing the Birmingham game with a groin injury but admits he was struggling
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Jussi not for sale - Sam
SAM Allardyce insisted on Friday that Jussi Jaaskelainen is not for sale - to Manchester United or any other interested club. There has been growing speculation this week that the Wanderers' keeper could be in the Old Trafford frame - a link that was
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Budding attractions
EXHIBITORS and visitors took root in Trinity Methodist hall, Gillibrand Walks, on Saturday for the annual Chorley and District Gardening Society Flower Show. A whole range of exhibits, including chrysanthemums, dahlias, cacti, fuchsia, carnations and
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James to sing for stardom
CHORLEY singer James Loynes has been selected to represent the North West in the national final of the country's longest running talent competition after winning the Search for a Star competition in Southport at the weekend. James, 20, of Linden Grove
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Bolton throw away their victory chance
Burnley 31 Bolton 21: Bolton's unbeaten league record was blown away as they went down 31-21 at Burnley. With the home side winning the toss and electing to play against a strong wind, Bolton knew they had to work hard to build a substantial lead. This
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School open mornings
BOLTON School is holding two open mornings throughout this month. The Boys' Division Open Morning, for Junior and Senior boys, including Sixth Form, is on Saturday, October 9. The Girls' Division Open Morning is a week later, on Saturday October 16.
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Plan for 30 stalls after French success
THERE will be a European flavour for shoppers in Bolton when a continental market opens in the town centre for the first time. The market will have 30 stalls from France, Belgium, Spain and Italy. Produce will include Dutch and French cheese, handmade
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Hall is just the place
PLEASE allow me to congratulate the organisers of the antiques and craft fair in Astley Hall. This will have many benefits for Chorley and its people making the hall known to visitors, with all the interesting history attached to it. The craft fair was
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Air Miles Manchester League
Premier Division: Highfield United v Monton Amateurs; Leigh Athletic v Dukinfield Town. Second Division: Breightmet United Res v Ashton Athletic Res; Dukinfield Town Res v Atherton Town Res; East Manchester Res v Elton Vale Res; Irlam MS Res v Leigh Athletic
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Teale a doubt as Latics bid to bounce back
Wigan Athletic v Rotherham GARY Teale is the latest player to be struck by Wigan's knee injury jinx as they aim to get back to form against Rotherham. The winger is a major doubt for Saturday's Championship clash after hobbling off during Tuesday night's
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UEFA Cup First Round Second Leg
BANIK OSTRAVA...1 MIDDLESBROUG...1 Bystron 19 Morrison 90 (Middlesbrough won 4-1 on agg) Attend: 15,351 BNEI SACHNIN...1 NEWCASTLE...5 Masudi 13 Kluivert 9, 42, Shearer 38, pen 52, 90 (Newcastle won 7-1 on agg) BRAGA...2 HEARTS...2 Joao Tomas 12, Jaime
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Yates's smoking cutback
A BOLTON-based high street pub chain is planning to severely restrict smoking in its premises. The Yates's group, which operates 130 bars in the UK, has committed to banning smoking at the bar by the end of next year. The firm, which runs Yates's in Bradshawgate
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Thieves 'stealing stones to order'
VALUABLE stone gatepost ornaments are being targeted by thieves in Tonge Moor - where more than 20 have been stolen over the last 12 months. Councillors and residents believe the heavy spheres, which adorn the top of gateposts, are being stolen to order
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New lease of life for shopping centre
DEMOLITION work will start this week on retail units in Farnworth shopping precinct as part of a multi-million pound revamp. Developers Halladale will start phase one of the plan to convert the centre into an ultra-modern shopping complex by demolishing
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Latest Naps table
RISK Takers still out in front 1 RISK TAKERS... 7 49.67 2 BROWN JACK... 5 38.00 3 SNOWBALLERS... 4 32.00 4 65 CLUB... 3 29.00 5 MORAL EYES... 5 26.50 6 DUNSCAR CONS... 6 23.50 7 WATCH ME GO...Tarfah 4 - 1 4 22.00 8 THREE PLUS ONE... 8 16.73 9 SELECTORS
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Trio ready to return for RMI
Gravesend v Leigh RMI by David Magilton: LEIGH RMI hope to have three of their players returning from injury and illness for the testing trip to Gravesend on Saturday. Martin Moran has recovered from mumps, Gary Williams from a calf strain and Gareth
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Phoenix star Justin plans tour
PHOENIX Nights star Justin Moorhouse is embarking on his own stand-up comedy tour. Justin, made famous for playing Young Kenny in the Channel 4 comedy series, also presented Granada's Talk of the Town and was a radio DJ on Key 103. Following a sell-out
