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Hughes slams cup display 'a disgrace'
CHORLEY manager John Hughes slammed his team's performance in their FA Cup defeat at Gateshead as 'a disgrace' but insists he will not walk out on the club. The 4-1 defeat ended the Magpies' hopes of extending a financially lucrative cup run which had
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'Well done' to website!
HI there from America! I just wanted to thank you for your website - www.thisisbolton.co.uk I visit it now and again to see what is happening in Bolton. I have a very good friend, my penpal Julie Green, and she is a resident of Bolton. Julie and I have
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Figuring it out at A&E
I DON'T know where the Royal Bolton Hospital gets its statistics from regarding Accident and Emergency waiting times. My mum was taken there by ambulance after suffering a stroke in July. The whole procedure from arriving at A & E to getting on to
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Work wasn't just the job
JOHN O'Connor ("Why should they waste our money like this?" Bolton Evening News, October 6) and other readers might be interested to hear of the refurbishment of the council houses in Church Walks recently. They were repainted, reguttered and had the
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Let's get the facts right on housing situation...
SO we have yet another letter accusing the council of wasting ratepayers'/Council Taxpayers' money -- this time by spending money on flats in Crompton Street in Farnworth ("Why should they waste our money like this?", October 6). This accusation, too,
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Cricket club wins 'Oscar'
CHORLEY'S cricket team may not have won a trophy on the pitch this season but at least the club has picked up some silverware. The club won an 'Oscar' (Outstanding Service to Cricket award) from the English Cricket Board for the sterling work of volunteers
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Assessing impact of A & E surgery move
CHORLEY MP Lindsay Hoyle has called on the Royal College of Surgeons to assess the impact of plans to conduct all emergency surgery at Royal Preston Hospital. The Labour MP is worried about the effect the proposals would have on the future of the Accident
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Tom is on the ball
A KIND-hearted boy from Adlington found a novel way to raise cash for his school library by raffling his prized football. Tom Fletcher sold tickets to classmates to help buy books for the state-of-the-art library which is under construction at Adlington
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All square at shoot fight
SHOOT fighter Dave Dillon is to return to America for a rematch with Frank Rodrigues after their professional challenge fight in Florida ended in a draw. Shoot fighting, which is a form of extreme wrestling is popular in the States and the televised 15
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Fly direct to land of the Mounties
A NEW direct service from Manchester Airport to three cities in Canada will start from next year. Zoom Airlines will run low cost scheduled flights to Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary from next May. The flights will operate twice weekly to Vancouver on
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Share your war memories
WE would like you to share your wartime memories with readers. The Bolton Evening News is preparing a special 164-page publication to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The magazine will cover the build-up to the hostilities
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Animal paintings introduction
BOLTON'S Museum's keeper of art, Fiona Salvesen, will be providing an introduction to some of the 100 life-size paintings of British farm animals painted in the 1830s for the Agriculture Museum at the University of Edinburgh during a talk on Wednesday
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Cigarette sparks blaze in flat
THE bedroom of a first-floor flat in Farnworth was destroyed when a cigarette was not put out properly. Firefighters were called to Rose Avenue by neighbours because there was no-one in the property at the time. The damage was extensive, with 50 per cent
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Man, 48, denies murder
A MAN has denied the murder of a 48-year-old man who was found battered to death at his home in Little Hulton. Kevin Anthony Barratt, aged 34, of Moorhey Road, is charged with killing Terence Evan, of the same address, in July. Police were called to a
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Miners' strike remembered
THE Labour History Archive and Study Centre in Manchester has organised a series of talks to mark the 20th anniversary of the Miners' Strike. The free lectures are open to anyone. The first takes place on Monday, October 18, when Dr Meg Allen of Salford
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Date with a Corrie star
CORONATION Street's scheming Tracy Barlow is offering the chance to join her for tea, a chat and an exclusive tour of the famous Corrie set. Tracy, played by Kate Ford, is putting up the prize for the Auction of Promises organised by the Parkinson Disease
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Man in court after police car pursuit
A 20-YEAR-OLD man is due to appear in court Friday after a 20 mile police pursuit through Bolton. Police said the incident started after officers on patrol in Deane spotted a Ford Sierra on Hulton Lane about midnight. A man was arrested after a front
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Big Sam set to light up the town
BOLTON will be dreaming of a Whites Christmas as Big Sam Allardyce has been signed up to switch on the town's Christmas lights. The Wanderers manager is the latest in a line of big name stars including Peter Kay, Vernon Kay and Atomic Kitten who have
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Robbed pensioner stays in hospital
A 75-YEAR-OLD woman is still recovering in hospital after she was allegedly dragged several yards along the ground during a robbery. Joyce Bradburn, of Kearsley, suffered a dislocated shoulder, fractured jaw, broken arm and cuts to ber face which required
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Jones may be Leigh shock choice
PHIL Jones could be the surprise inclusion for Leigh Centurions in Sunday's National League One Grand Final showdown against Whitehaven. Jones, the ex-Wigan RL, Orrell and Rotherham RU half-back, was ruled out for the season after he snapped tendons in
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Victims march in solidarity
VICTIMS of domestic violence are to stage a march of solidarity through the streets of Chorley as part of a Citizen-backed campaign. Survivors of verbal and physical abuse will join volunteers from the Domestic Violence Forum, Chorley Victim Support,
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£100,000 is pledged for culture quarter bid
BUSINESS consultants will be appointed to turn Bolton's dream of a cultural quarter into reality. The Council will spend £100,000 on developing a bidding scheme which, it is hoped, will bankroll plans to turn the area around Le Mans Crescent into a vibrant
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Long-lost school films uncovered
MYSTERIOUS films of a long closed Blackrod school have been discovered by television bosses. Films of Blackrod County Secondary School made in 1950/1 featuring a speech day, sports day, Harvest Festival, Christmas concert and pupils doing a spot of gardening
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Party that is against racism in every form
I AM a degree educated, ex-Bolton Council estate resident, who works voluntarily with lifelong Muslim friends on local community projects, and who has helped and worked with friends who are active members of Manchester's Jewish community. So I would like
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Markets could be privatised
A PRIVATE company could be drafted in to take over the day-to-day running of Chorley's markets after the council leader admitted they had lost their 'buzz.' The shock idea was among 28 recommendations which followed a lengthy inquiry to help safeguard
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Access for everyone
A POPULAR community centre has undergone an extensive £40,000 refurbishment project to make it accessible to everyone. Tatton Community Centre has now satisfied new regulations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) which came into force on October
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Filming starts on Spikey's new show
CHORLEY funnyman Dave Spikey has started filming on his new television comedy series with a little help from the Citizen . Dave, who played Jerry 'the Saint' Sinclair in the hit Channel 4 series Phoenix Nights, will return to our screens as editor Gordon
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Bullying hell of family
A MOTHER whose children have been terrorised by local youths is calling on the police to introduce a community beat manager in her village. Andrea Astley, of Queensway, Brinscall, claims her 13-year-old son and daughter,14, have been targeted by a gang
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Smoking ban backing
The Bolton Evening News' "Stub It Out" campaign to ban smoking in Bolton's pubs, restaurants and public buildings - launched on Thursday - has already won huge support. Politicians, landlords and health campaigners have given their backing to our Stub
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Long-lost school films uncovered
MYSTERIOUS films of a long closed Blackrod school have been discovered by television bosses. Films of Blackrod County Secondary School made in 1950/1 featuring a speech day, sports day, Harvest Festival, Christmas concert and pupils doing a spot of gardening
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Annual meeting
ATHERTON Heritage Society's annual meeting starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday in St Richard's Hall, Atherton. Glen Atkinson will talk about "Walkden-Out of Step".
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Waste paper collection
A PAPER collection is being held at Blackrod Community Centre on Saturday morning. Members of the public can bring papers to a skip based at the centre until 12 noon.
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Seeking a young Gareth Gates
YOUNG people are being invited to take part in a karoke night at a Blackrod Church. Aspiring singers aged between 10 and 14 can take part in a pop idol competition on Saturday November 13 in the Upper Room at St Katharine's Church.
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Rugby union - Chorley turn on Fijian style
CHORLEY recorded their third consecutive win last weekend thanks to strong forward play which gave the backs good positive ball to work with. Although Chorley dominated the opening exchanges, Lytham, with a penalty kick, converted from just outside the
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Musical duo on song for charity
MANCHESTER musical duo Duel will support ChildLine during the charity's 18th birthday celebrations. Craig Owen and Greg Scott, who make up the string sensation Duel, will be playing at the forthcoming Moulin Rouge ball in aid of ChildLine North-west on
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Block of 24 flats planned
PLANNING bosses are considering proposals to build 24 apartments in Walkden. An application has been submitted to Salford City Council for outline permission to erect the flats in one three-storey block. The site is on land at the junction of Emlyn Street
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Home advice for elderly
A FREE guide which gives older people advice on how to stay active and independent has been published. Charity Rukba has produced the illustrated book called "60-Wise at Home" - which contains practical advice on how elderly people can make their home
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Dumped cats lead to neutering call
CAT lovers are concerned about the number of pets which which have been abandoned over the past few days in the Leigh area. And Cats Protection League volunteers fear the dumped felines -- some just a few months old -- could be injured before they are
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Youngsters get skates on
YOUNG people will put on their ice skates for charity at a special show in Blackpool this Christmas. The show, called Ice Sensation, will feature over 70 performers aged between four and 18 skating to pop and rock tunes. The two-hour show is in aid of
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Darkness ends girls' Blackpool attempt
A GROUP of three intrepid schoolgirls put their best feet forward to tackle a 40 mile hike from Bolton to Blackpool to raise money for charity. Cherry Travers, Kathryn Antrobus and Katie Orrell, all aged 11, walked for more than 13 hours before they had
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It will be sweet 16 for Jessica
BOLTON girl Jessica Moon begins the long road to pop stardom this weekend. Sixteen-year-old Jessica, who is currently in talks with a major label, performs live with her band The Jazz Forum at the Trafford Centre in Manchester between noon and 3pm on
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Striker bid ruled out
WANDERERS have denied any links with Wigan Athletic striker Nathan Ellington describing them as "paper talk". Reports have linked Bolton with a move for the £3million rated striker, but Sam Allardyce said: "It is paper speculation, and in any case we
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England will hold no fears -- Speed
GARY SPEED believes his Wales team will not be daunted by the prospect of facing England at Old Trafford on Saturday. Sven-Goran Eriksson has unleashed an exciting three-man strike force for the World Cup qualifier, but the Bolton Wanderers midfielder
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Blocking right of way
RE the blocked access by foot to Chorley Hospital. The point I wish to make is the NHS Trust and planning department in Chorley Council have overlooked one very important issue, and that is both the above have blocked an "established right of way by foot
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We want safety
OUR group -- Path & Pedal -- is engaged in a campaign to ensure all cycleways and pavements are free of glass, debris, potholes, raised grids or flags etc -- thus making these places safe for use, especially for the blind or poor sighted and buggy
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Bus fight is worthy
WE are a newly formed residents' group on the Thornhill Estate. We are at present in final talks to instate a bus service through the Thornhill estate in the NE ward of Chorley. We are receiving tremendous backing and support from our local councillors
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Weekend fixtures
FRIDAY Coca-Cola Division One Bournemouth v Stockport, Luton v Hartlepool, Milton Keynes Dons v Bradford, Port Vale v Doncaster. Coca-Cola Division Two Cheltenham v Chester, Northampton v Grimsby, Rochdale v Yeovil, Scunthorpe v Wycombe, Shrewsbury v
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Why it's so much better to know on the buses
I WRITE in response to the letter by Brian Derbyshire of October 5. Brian pours scorn over the "real time" bus information system that is being piloted on the Bolton/Leigh Bus Corridor. Brian has a point when he challenges why the pilot should be on one
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St John royal visit
THE St John Ambulance will have a royal visitor next week to lend to support to their new Manchester headquarters plans. Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex is the Grand President of the charity and next Thursday will help boost the fund raising
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Bolton climbs into top 10 for growth
BOLTON has been revealed as one of the top 10 locations in the country for business growth. During the last six months businesses in the town grew by 1.1 per cent -- more than Manchester -- and outstripping many rivals in the prosperous South-east. The
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Sale of nursery building may be shelved
THE boss of a controversial private nursery who planned to sell part of the building just two years after a government funding windfall, says he may shelve the plan. Crofters Park Nursery School was at the centre of controversy two years ago when it received
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Backing from the North-west
THE vast majority of people in the North-west want a ban on smoking in public places. A survey, carried out by the North-west Public Health Team, based in Manchester, showed overwhelming public support for a ban on smoking in restaurants, pubs and cafes
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Rise in mumps warning for young adults
A RISE in mumps in Bolton has led to doctors offering vaccines to more people. So far this year, there has been 52 cases of mumps -- compared to 15 cases for the whole of 2003. Most of the cases are occuring in teenagers and young adults born before 1991
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Hostage Ken Bigley 'beheaded'
A VIDEO broadcast on Arabic television on Friday has reportedly shown the beheading of British hostage Ken Bigley. But the Foreign Office is still checking claims of the 62-year-old's murder. The 62-year-old from Liverpool was murdered despite pleas to
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It will be sweet 16 for Jessica
BOLTON girl Jessica Moon begins the long road to pop stardom this weekend. Sixteen-year-old Jessica, who is currently in talks with a major label, performs live with her band The Jazz Forum at the Trafford Centre in Manchester between noon and 3pm on
