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Exhibition to meet buyers
A NEW North-west business exhibition is coming to Manchester in May with a range of features to help networking entrepreneurs. Business North-west 2005 will take place at G-MEX on May 18 and 19. It will give companies the chance to meet top procurement
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Appeal for more young decorators
Young people across Bolton are being urged to consider a career in painting and decorating to plug a skills gap in the industry. New figures from The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) predicts that 2,000 people are needed to fill roles in the
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Warren and Khan is a 'done deal'
BOXING promoter Frank Warren looks set to seal a deal to lure Amir Khan away from the amateur ranks in April. Khan, 18, has been constantly linked with a move to the professional ranks since winning a silver medal at the Athens Olympics. And his camp
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'Clone town' image is getting nearer
WELL done, Bolton Council, for knocking yet another nail into the town centre's coffin. A few more chain stores is just what we don't need, it really will turn Bolton into "clone town". Bolton town centre is not big enough to compete with the Trafford
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No pact for 'excellent' Labour
IN reply to Andy Morgan's letter (Saturday, March 5), most ordinary people understand that, in setting a budget, councillors sometimes need to discuss proposals even with political opponents because, whether we like it or not, Bolton is a split council
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Alf, aged 13, was at work by 6am
"WORK started at six o'clock in the morning, which meant getting up at 4.45 am. "It was a long trudge by myself so early in the morning. "All the other boys were strangers to me and my job was to walk along the rope and smear slushy, black messy stuff
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Super boy!
THE parents of a six-year-old boy brought back from the dead after he was submerged in an icy Bolton river for five minutes said today it was "an absolute miracle". Connor Scott was not breathing and was lifeless when firefighters rescued him from a watery
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School retains its specialist status
RIVINGTON and Blackrod High School is celebrating after being awarded technology college status for another four years. The school, based in Rivington Lane, Horwich, was established as Bolton's only specialist technology college in 2000. The status has
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Vandal attack on vehicles
A VANDAL who caused thousands of pounds worth of damage when he smashed nine car windows with bricks is being hunted by police. The lout hurled house bricks through the rear windows of cars in the early hours of Saturday morning in Breightmet. Three car
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Boyband hopes to McFly to top spot
MCFLY are hoping to top the charts this Sunday with their official song for Comic Relief. The band, who visited Africa to spend time with children for Comic Relief, have released a double A-side Red Nose Day single with the songs All About You and You've
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Man dies under wheels of lorry
A MAN died after falling under the wheels of a lorry in Boothstown. Police invstigating the accident say the pedestrian was crossing Leigh Road, close to its junction with Sandringham Road, where passers-by saw him fall backwards under the wheels of the
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Plea for stand-in at post office
A RURAL post office in Worsley is set to close until a new subpostmaster can be found. The current postmaster at the Ellesmere Post Office on Barton Road has resigned and there is no-one to run it from April 13. Anyone interested in the vacancy will have
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Christians all over town to show faith
A CELEBRATION of the work of churches across Bolton will be held next month with a council-sponsored exhibition at the Festival Hall. The event, called Happy Easter, has been organised following council sponsored events to celebrate Eid for the Muslim
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Whites army on euro march
SAM Allardyce believes he can take Wanderers to heights they have never experienced before. Jubilant after seeing El-Hadji Diouf fire the Whites to a derby victory over Manchester City on Monday night, the Reebok boss says confidence could not be higher
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Blues fall to Diouf: The big match verdict by Gordon Sharrock
EL-HADJI Diouf, may not be around to enjoy the fruits of his labours, but he will at least have the satisfaction of knowing he has shown Wanderers the way to Europe. The Senegal star's matchwinner at Eastlands - his seventh goal in 21 appearances - nudged
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University challenge
Former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten told business leaders at Greater Manchester Chamber's annual dinner that the University of Bolton will have a key role in making local companies competitive with the Far East. He said the threat could only be met
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Benches get to the seat of friendship
LONELY pupils at Blackrod Primary School have been given buddy benches aimed at encouraging other children to offer them the hand of friendship. Any child who feels lonely or has nobody to play with at lunch or playtimes is approached by trained buddies
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Pupils have their fill of buckets
PUPILS poured plenty of effort into a competition to design a self-filling bucket. Youngsters from Bolton took up the George Tomlinson Primary School science challenge in which the teams of four pupils representing Years 4 and 5 had an hour to plan, build
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U15s warm up with a goal rush
BOLTON U15s warmed up for their Greater Manchester County Cup semi-final against Wigan next week with a convincing 7-1 win against Sharples School's Year 11 team. Bolton opened the scoring through Chris McCaughtrie (Mount St. Joseph pi s) and Paul Christie
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Grimshaw seals hat-trick win
EAGLEY gained swift revenge for their defeat by Coppull a week ago. The Villagers struck within a minute of the start when Carl Grimshaw slid the ball over the line after Carl Bancks had headed Andy Wilkinson's free kick across the face of the goal. Coppull
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BSF over 35's league: Division One
Turton 2 Dobbies A 5; Garswood United 2 Elton Vale 2; Dobbies B 0 Cross Keys 3; Hare Athletic 2 Colliers Rest 5; Fox & Stork 6 Littleborough 3. P W L D F A PtsElton Vale 14 11 3 0 41 13 36 Turton 16 9 2 5 40 31 29 Cross Keys 14 8 2 4 32 17 26 Dobbies
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Bleasdale is counting his blessings
INJURY-HIT Leigh RMI will look to add more pain to Carlisle United at Brunton Park on Tuesday night. The Cumbrians, once play-off certainties, are in free-fall with three successive defeats and only one win in five encounters. RMI boss Steve Bleasdale
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Fightback spurs Elton title bid
ELTON Vale fought back from the brink to secure a valuable point in their chase for the Division One title. They found themselves 2-0 down at half time at Garswood to goals from Ray Bradshaw and Brian Hately, but goals from Maurice Thompson and Steff
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Mumps cases on rise
MUMPS is on the increase in Bolton, despite advice from doctors that young people should have the MMR jab. In the first nine weeks of this year 22 people were diagnosed with mumps and there were 441 throughout Greater Manchester. In the first nine weeks
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Fine for fake raid couple
A COUPLE made up a burglary to avoid paying £60 for damage to a door after they locked themselves out. But their false story left them even more out of pocket. They were given an on-the-spot fine of £80 each by police. The couple were arrested last Thursday
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Fred TV show 'is boost for appeal'
STEEPLEJACK Fred Dibnah's final TV journey starts on BBC2 on Tuesday night, and Bolton Civic Trust is using the programme as a push for the memorial appeal set up in his name. Fred, who died last November from cancer, knew he was terminally ill when he
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Me and my toast racks
WHEN Dr Roger Watt goes out for a meal with his wife Margaret, he does not study the menu for hours. He studies the cutlery instead. Dr Watt, a paediatrician at the Royal Bolton Hospital, collects stainless steel made by Old Hall which he mainly buys
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Go-ahead for £8m office block
THIS £8 million six-storey office block is to go up in the heart of Bolton town centre. Developer Gordon Moon Properties will build the red brick and glass development on the site of the Pinewood Furniture Store in Bark Street which is expected to close
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Try this for size
ONE of Britain's most bizarre inventions has made a surprise appearance - at an antiques emporium in Tonge Moor. A Sinclair C5 electric three-wheeler is displayed proudly outside Crown Furniture in Tonge Moor Road. And it is attracting plenty of attention
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Oliver set to impress once more
A YOUNG Bolton actor who cut his teeth with the Octagon's renowned youth programme Activ8, will make his professional stage debut at the theatre on Thursday. Oliver Lee, who plays Jamie in the production of Beautiful Thing, has already impressed audiences
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Strauss tensions aired
DAVID Reeves and Eileen Taylor are playing the lead roles in St Catherine's AMS production of Waltzes From Vienna at St George's Church, Farnworth, from March 17 to 19. With music by Johann Strauss senior and junior, this adaptation by Phil Park and Ronald
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Diary dates: Current and Forthcoming Productions
New Rosemere AOS Princess Ida Albert Halls, Bolton March 8-12. Tickets 01204 300666 and 334400 Bolton Choral Union Elijah Victoria Hall, Bolton March 12. Tickets 01204 492301 Farnworth Little Theatre Rumours by Neil Simon Cross Street, Farnworth March
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Popular Joe will be back in Blackpool
A REAL treat is in store for Joe Longthorne fans at the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. For the veteran entertainer has just confirmed a three-month weekend stint at the Pleasure Beach's Paradise Room. The singer performs amazingly accurate vocal impressions
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Deadline looms for awards
COMPANIES and entrepreneurs intending to enter The National Business Awards 2005, sponsored by Orange, have a just a few weeks left to enter. All categories in the North-west regional programme will close at noon on March 22. Acknowledged by The Chancellor
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£210m losses at restructured P&O
Shipping group P&O today announced losses of £210 million for last year after counting the cost of a major restructuring at its ferries business. P&O booked one-off charges worth £380.2 million in 2004 - principally from the ferries overhaul -
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Scientist's magnet fuel attracts plenty of support
CAMPAIGNERS highlighting the levels of air pollution caused by cars are backing rail technology pioneered by an Atherton scientist. The RMT rail and transport trades union wants the Government to renationalise railways and claims that cars continue to
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Health risk for working women
Thousands of women battling to cope with greater working hours on top of a hectic home schedule are risking their mental and physical health, according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. A new report by the CSP published to coincide with today's
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Not afraid of European bogeymen
IN response to Mr Ford (Thursday, March 3), sovereignty would go with an EU yes vote. Mr Ford, you need to understand that we are not all scared of the bogeymen that reside on the other side of the channel. There is nothing in the words you quote that
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Mothering Sunday spoilt by rude driver
ON Mothering Sunday, my seven-year-old son and I went to pay our respects and lay some flowers at Overdale Crematorium for my partner's mum who tragically died three years ago at the age of 46. The entrance and exit to the cremotorium is clear marked
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Our recycling efforts need your help
The Commercial Services Department writes in response to some of the recent letters concerning green recycling containers. If the council does not hit statutory targets for 2005/6, it will be liable for penalties which could exceed more than £1 million
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On this day March 8
1702: Queen Anne acceded to the throne on the death of William III in a riding accident at Hampton Court. 1787: Karl von Grafe, pioneer of plastic surgery, was born in Warsaw. 1790: The French Assembly voted to continue slavery in their colonies. 1859
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Two teen girls arrested
10 years ago from the Evening News March 8, 1995: Two 14-year-old girls were arrested by police last night after bricks were hurled on to passing cars from a Farnworth motorway bridge. One driver suffered a broken nose when a brick smashed through the
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Sapling is destroyed by vandals
RESIDENTS were left angry after a newly planted sapling tree was destroyed by vandals. Council workmen planted a group of poplar trees on Greenway, the gateway to the Hall i'th' Wood estate, last week to brighten up the community. But just days after
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Rape suspect is arrested
A MAN has been arrested in connection with the rape of a 19-year-old woman who was attacked after leaving a nightclub last month. The teenager had left Barbarella's in Leigh in the early hours of Sunday, February 20 when she was punched in the face before
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Harry gets Palace call
OLYMPIC cyclist Harry Hill is to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace for a special celebration where he will be recognised as the country's oldest surviving Olympic medal winner. Harry, now aged 89, of Higher Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, earned a bronze
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Funeral of young road victim
THE funeral of a four-year-old boy who was killed after being hit by a car and then a bus in an horrific road accident will take place on Wednesday. Jordan Daniel Hynes was on his bicycle when he was in an accident with a red Nissan Micra travelling towards
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Christians all over town to show faith
A CELEBRATION of the work of churches across Bolton will be held next month with a council-sponsored exhibition at the Festival Hall. The event, called Happy Easter, has been organised following council sponsored events to celebrate Eid for the Muslim
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Alert over missing patient
A MAN who police have warned could be a danger to the public has disappeared from a psychiatric ward. Brian Corr-Davies, aged 47, was reported missing from the Edenfield medium secure unit in Prestwich on Sunday. Police are urging people not to approach
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Town has fewer drinking deaths
There were 13 deaths from alcohol-related illnesses per year for every 100,000 people between 2001 and 2003, according to latest figures. The victims were suffering from conditions such as liver disease. But although health bosses say the figure is alarming
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No-go zones transformed
AREAS which had become no-go zones for residents are being transformed by young offenders. Youngsters spent the weekend clearing overgrown plants from Cox Green Road, Egerton, as part of a scheme to make pathways more inviting for pedestrians who are
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Okocha out of Cup tie
JAY Jay Okocha is almost certainly out of Wanderers FA Cup quarter-final showdown with Arsenal. The Whites captain limped out of Monday nights Premiership win at Manchester City with a hamstring injury and will need to make a rapid recovery if he is to
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Students are brought to book for charities
BOYS at Bolton School celebrated this year's World Book Day and aimed to raise more than £1,000 when they took part in a sponsored read. More than 250 boys aged 11 to 13 spent the past three weeks reading as many books as possible - and got family and
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Colls need Steal
ATHERTON Colls are looking to bounce back from their 5-1 hammering against Salford City at the weekend when they take on Curzon Ashton at Alder Street on Tuesday night. Colls look safe from relegation even with 12 games remaining, but will be taking nothing
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Blackrod hit a three goal reply
DESPITE being a goal behind after only seven minutes, Blackrod regained their composure and ran out eventual winners at Barnoldswick Town. Mark Height equalised on 25 minutes from a superb Richard Collier pass, before a four-man passing interchange culminated
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Leigh & District Amateur League
LEIGH LEGION 2 ASDA GOLBORNE 3 France, Hardman Payne, Hill, Spencer FIR TREE RES 5 ROPE & ANCHOR 1 Bond 2, Waterworth 2, Fielding Hill ATHERTON S&SC 1 AFC TYLDESLEY 6 McPike Renshaw 2, Ashworth, Cooper, Hampson OG, Newby P W L D F A Pts AFC Tyldesley
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Armitage meet Bull's head in final showdown
THE Bull's Head and Armitage will meet in the Premier Division semi final at Harper Green on April 14, kick off 6.30. Howarth, McLoughlin, Moores and Banks were on target as Bulls Head beat Jolly Waggoner 4-1, while Armitage beat last years cup holders
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Bolton & District Sunday FootbalL League
Sponsored by Concord Conservatory Roofs Ltd Division One GREENFIELD 2 PIED PIPER 4 Adams, Mellor, Isherwood, Lancaster, Porter snr, Porter jnr CLIFTON RANGERS 6 SMITHILLS 3 French 3, Walsh 3 FOX & STORK 6 PRINCE RUPERT 3 Fogg, Bromley, Russell, Robinson
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Revamp will safeguard Market hall
SO the decision has been made and our unique Market Hall is to be transformed into just another shopping mall. But let's think about this. It will not be just another shopping mall. It will be a shopping mall housed in a unique and beautiful Victorian
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Judith makes history
LAY leader Judith Crompton made history on Mothering Sunday, by being the first Unitarian "dissenter" to preach at Rivington Parish Church since 1662 - ending hundreds of years of church rivalry in the village. Mrs Crompton also did the double, by giving
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Sleepwalk case son denies murder
A BUSINESSMAN could have been sleepwalking when he battered his 83-year-old father to death during a drunken attack, a court heard. The victim, Edward Lowe, suffered 90 separate injuries when he was punched, kicked and possibly stamped on and bludgeoned
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Brown's gentle touch
THE Chancellor, Gordon Brown, paid a flying visit to Bury on Monday to visit the town's first "super nursery". Mr Brown toured the award-winning Hoyles Early Years Centre, in Chesham Fold Road, with Bury North MP David Chaytor and acting headteacher,
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Fly-tipping: Owner of business fined
A BUSINESSMAN who paid two men in a white van to get rid of his rubbish has been fined £150 after it was dumped on wasteland in Bolton. Ikram Ali was also ordered to pay £400 costs when he appeared before Bolton magistrates on Monday. The court was told
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Town centre's 'exciting' new development
A £100 million shopping, homes and arts development in Bolton will bring new life to the entire north western corner of Bolton town centre, it has been said. Cllr David Wilkinson, executive member for environment at the council, hopes the scheme - which
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CRE seeks police racism offence
A new disciplinary offence of "racial misconduct" should be created to combat bigotry in the police, according to a Commission for Racial Equality report. The watchdog found forces in England and Wales were still "frozen solid at the core" on race issues
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Dog needed
ADLINGTON Music and Arts Society need a little help from a four-legged friend for their next production of the Broadway classic "Annie". Anyone with a starstruck dog should contact Margaret Smith, tel: 01257 480840.
