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Grange fires five goals
BOLTON Ladies crushed Salford University on Sunday with a convincing display in which Sarah Grange contributed an amazing five goals. The Ladies dominated their opponents throughout, with Grange converting two short corners in the first half. Sue Booth
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Latest results
WHO's hot Doe Hey Open ( Jan 30):1st. Steve Bradley 6lbs-4ozs, 2nd. Fred Yates 1lb-14ozs, 3rd. Pete Fletcher 0lbs-14ozs, 4th. Bob Fearnhead 0lbs-8ozs. Doe Hey Open (Jan 6): 1st Bob Fearnhead 10lbs-7ozs, 2nd. Jack Burns 7lbs-3ozs, 3rd. Roy Pole 6lbs-14ozs
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The old days: Good or bad? by Frank Elson and Alan Calvert
Alan Calvert recalls: LIFE was great in the 1960s - there were no computers and Elvis was frequently top of the hit parade. Some things do not change - the King still rules more than 27 years after his death with a re-issue of his old hits - but for many
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Nine days that will haunt Ron forever
SIXTY years ago on September 17, Bolton man Ron Ashmore began nine days of fighting close to Arnhem in Holland in one of the Second World War's most ferocious battles. Now, at 90, he is back at the historic battlefield -- the last time veterans have been
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Frank's best
FRANK Myers, one of Bolton Clarion Cycle Club's senior veterans, recorded a two minute improvement on his personal best on a 25-mile course at Nottingham. Frank rode to a time of 1hr.9mins.2secs and this has renewed his appetite for more personal bests
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Andy is champ
ANDY Horner took the Clarion Cycling Club 50 mile championship in Cheshire. He recorded 1hr 59mins14secs to finish fourth place overall. Andy also won the National Clarion 50 mile champonship during the same event as well as going to the top of the National
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Cyclist mourn death of President Amy
LOCAL cycling enthusiasts have been saddened by the death of Bolton Clarion Cycling Club president Amy McLarty. Amy was a tireless worker for the club, and was popular both as a competitive cyclist and as a very hard working organiser on the clubs social
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Leaders' cup exit - and weekend fixtures
BOLTON Association league leaders Darcy Lever were dumped out of the Lancashire Knockout by holders Firwood Bootle. The Liverpool Competition Premier League champions fielding a host of talented players, bowled Darcy out for 81, with prolific batsman
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'Scouting mission' of bomb suspect
A MAN accused of planting a car bomb as part of a terrorist feud spent hours "scouting" the area near his victim's Bolton home, a court was told. Stanley Curry, aged 47, was captured on a CCTV camera near the house of John Thompson, a friend of Loyalist
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Metro squad shine
Bolton Metro swim squad savoured success when they competed at Sheffield's Ponds Forge international pool, against clubs from all over the North of England. All the swimmers have recently endured a 3 month training routine set by coach Mike Halliwell,
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Five aiming to make a splash in Europe
FIVE boys from Bolton School have been called up for a Great Britain water polo training camp in Barcelona. Fifteen-year-old goalkeeper Edward Scott is the youngest of the five to be selected with 16-year-olds Peter Hutchinson and Robert Rae and 18-year-olds
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Shrimps make annual big splash
There was a big turnout for the Radcliffe Swimming Club Annual Shrimps Gala before a large and enthusiastic audience of parents and friends at Radcliffe Pool. The Shrimps Gala is for the club's junior members, with races over one length of the pool in
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Golden girl's remarkable story
ELAINE Barrett clutches the much-prized Athens Olympic gold medal in her hand. It is a medal she has never seen. But, as she reads the Braille inscription on it there is no mistaking her pride. For this is one more achievement in a remarkable life which
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Radcliffe Pool League
LATEST details FINALS NIGHTS COTTERILL SUITE, LLWMC Monday April 18 Divisional KO Finals 6th - Woolpack, Bury v Swan & Railway B; 5th - Waggonmakers Arms v British Queen A; 4th - Trafalgar Ht A v Turf A Rad. Tuesday April 19 Divisional KO Finals 3rd
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Radcliffe Pool League
RESULTS round-up PREMIER DIVISION Victoria Ht A 5, Welcome Inn A 2; Rainsough Brew 2, R & Crown Rams 5; Hamers Arms 4, Masons Arms A 3; S of Life A 4, Shirt Club 3; Rileys Snk Club 5, Roach Ht A 2. FIRST DIVISION Queen Anne 6, Summerseat Lib 1; Brown
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How to see them at the Reebok
THERE are four ways of booking tickets for the Premiership action at the Reebok - in person, by phone, fax or post. The ticket office is open Monday to Friday 9.30-5pm and Saturdays 9.30-3pm. Phone 0871 871 2932. A £1 booking fee is charged on all orders
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Pipped at the post
BOLTON Basketball Club had an exciting finale to their game against MBC Giants, a team well coached, disciplined and full of youngsters. The game began well with both teams ending the first quarter tied at 20. The second quarter saw Bolton fall behind
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Astley Bridge
Section One P W Pts AB Con Club 12 9 104 Bowling Gn A (B/rd) 12 7 98 Bowling Gn Wand 12 8 94 Grey Mare 12 7 92 Fox & Stork 12 6 92 Crofters 12 3 87 Tonge Wickets 12 5 86 Three Pigeons 12 5 85 AB Cricket Club 12 5 84 Bowling Gn (Esk) 12 5 78 Section
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Radcliffe darts and domino league
THE crucial match at Top Bull gave satisfaction to both sides. Top Bull got the darts points so they now go clear at the top. Old Cross took the dominoes to keep space between them and Wilton in the domino league. The latter had a good night when they
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Marlk to be Catholic priest
MARK Moran from Bolton is to be ordained a Catholic priest by the Bishop of Clifton, the Right Rev Declan Lang, at Clifton Cathedral in Bristol on Saturday, July 9. Mark will be welcomed into the priesthood by a congregation including family and friends
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Bo, 9, escapes abduction bid
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy escaped after a man tried to lure him into his car with a computer game. The boy had been walking to school at Ludlow Avenue, Hindley Green, at 8.55am on Wednesday when a black Ford Mondeo pulled up beside him. The driver showed him
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Police turn to pedal power
POLICE officers in Farnworth are getting on their bikes in the fight to catch criminals. Three mountain bikes have been given to officers following a £2,431 donation from the Farnworth and Kearsley Area Forum. They will be available to officers patrolling
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Museum ready for high season
BOLTON'S historic Hall i'th' Wood Museum is gearing up for a successful season. Beginning the programme is a talk called The Folklore and Traditions of the North-west on Wednesday, June 22, between 2pm and 3.30pm. The illustrated talk will look at such
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Final lap for race entries
RUNNERS still have time to get their entries in for the Asda Horwich Carnival Races. The races are run in tandem with the two-day Horwich Carnival, and will take place on Sunday, June 26, the second day of the carnival. The closing date for the British
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Best season ever on DVD
THE story of Wanderers most successful season of modern times is available on DVD. "Destination Europe", the official record of the Whites 2004-05 season, presented by Bolton's Phoenix Nights star Patrick McGuinness, features every goal from every game
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Farewell to the Games
BOLTON will play host to more than 4,000 young athletes from across the region this weekend when the Greater Manchester Youth Games come to town. For the people of Bolton, they will be the Farewell Games. It is the third successive year the Games have
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Any rounders news?
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Ryan shows true potential
YOUNGSTER Ryan McIntyre has been turning heads for New Bury and Farnworth Boxing Club, winning all three of his first three fights. The 12-year-old earned a unanimous points decision over Nicholls Police's James Grant in Stockport before earning another
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Who's up next for Hitman Hatton?
THE dust has finally settled on one of the greatest victories by a British boxer in my lifetime, but you have to wonder what Ricky Hatton's next move will be. As I sat, bleary-eyed, watching Hatton create history against the legendary Tszyu, I wondered
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Union expands into RL
BOLTON Rugby Union Club is looking to form a Rugby League side in connection with its future plans for growth within the Bolton community, and are looking for players of all standards to become part of a new era. The squad will initially play freindlies
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Setback for Bolton
BOLTON's attempt to return to winning ways was thwarted by bottom club Ashton who won by 50-21. They fielded a weakened team and after Ashton romped into a 28 point lead, their hopes were dashed by the loss of stand off Neil Brooks with a suspected broken
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Central Lancashire League fixtures
WHO plays - and when SUNDAY APRIL 24 Heywood v Crompton, Middleton v Royton, Monton & Weaste v Werneth, Norden v Unsworth, Oldham v Ashton, Radcliffe v Rochdale, Walsden v Milnrow, Littleborough no game. SATURDAY APRIL 30 Ashton v Heywood, Littleborough
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Training nights changed
BOLTON RUFC are continuing to train at the club on Avenue Street on Thursday nights, but on Tuesdays have now moved to Little Lever School. Both start at 7pm. For further details ring 01204 480533.
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Club wins top award
Bolton RUFC are celebrating after they scooped the coveted Club of the Year accolade at the Bolton Sports and Physical Activity Awards. The club were honoured at the Reebok Stadium for their continued growth and diversity in providing rugby and other
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Whatmore notches goal number 15
January 18, 1993: WANDERERS striker Neil Whatmore grabbed his 15th goal of the season to give his side a win against Hull City at Burnden Park. He hit target from point blank range in the 48th minute of a game played in difficult conditions with the pitch
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Phil Neal's farewell appeal to fans
From the Evening News, May 11, 1992 BOLTON Wanderers have invited applications for a manager to succeed Phil Neal, who has left Burnden Park after a six and a half year reign. The job is being advertised nationally. As Neal left, he made one last appeal
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Todd joins Rioch in 'dream team'
From the Evening News, June 17, 1992 COLIN Todd has finally teamed up with Bruce Rioch again to give Bolton Wanderers the "dream ticket" to what fans hope will be a bright new future. Todd, who quit as coach at Bradford City last week, becomes Rioch's
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Burnden dead remembered
A SOLEMN crowd gathered at one of Bolton's newest stores to remember the worst tragedy in Bolton Wanderers' history. It was 56 years to the day on Saturday (March 9, 2002) since the disaster at Burnden Park when 33 fans were crushed when crash barriers
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Astley Bridge Pool
P W L F A Pt Beer Monsters 4 4 0 16 4 24 Simply the Bowler 4 4 0 15 5 23 Karaoke Kings 4 2 2 11 9 15 Finishers A 10 7 3 31 19 45 Bowl Em Over 4 2 2 10 10 14 Fox/Stork 4 2 2 9 11 13 Crofters 4 1 3 7 13 9 New Inn 4 1 3 4 11 6 B/Green Eskrick 4 0 4 6 14
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Farnworth Pool
Division One P W L F A D Pts Spa A 14 13 1 69 29 40 95 Grapes A 14 11 3 64 34 30 86 Blackhorse B 15 10 5 59 46 13 79 Bradford ZX 14 9 5 53 45 8 71 Market Tavern A 14 7 7 52 46 6 66 Hawkers Zx 15 6 9 53 52 1 65 Stumble B 15 7 8 49 56 -7 63 Bulls Head A
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Radcliffe pool
RESULTS: Premier Division: Rainsough Brew 2 Hamers Arms 5; Roach Ht A 4 Masons Arms A 3; S of Life A 5 Victoria Ht A 2; Rileys Snk Club 6 Rose & Crown Rams 1; Shirt Club 1 Swan Ht Rad 6. First Division: Last Orders A 2 Queen Anne 5; OW Horse 4 Summerseat
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Lofty confuses crazy Canaries
IS it any wonder Norwich City are bottom of the league when they can't tell the difference between Lofty the Lion and Bolton's players? The daftest story of the week was the Canaries players demanding Lofty change his shorts and socks last Saturday because
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Think about it - Rio deal is grand
RIO Ferdinand has Manchester United over a barrel with his demands for a lucrative new contract. It might seem the £120,000 a week salary the England international defender is reported to be demanding is asking just a little bit too much. After all, it
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Badminton: Latest results
SECTION A: Forrest A 13 Bury A 15; Markland Hill A 17 Hawkshaw A 1; Markland Hill B 6 ABC 12; Christ Church 18 Markland Hill C 0; Hawkshaw A 12 Metros A 6. Section B: Markland Hill D 3 Park A 15; Metros B 0 Swinton 18; Bury B 10 Forrest B 8. Section C
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Fans face Far East threat to kick off times
BOLTON kicked off at 5.15pm last Saturday, 12.15pm against Arsenal the previous week, 8pm on a Monday night at Manchester City the week before that and 1pm the previous Sunday at Newcastle. Wanderers are no different to any other Premiership club in having
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Walk of shame
IN the eyes of football supporters, Nicky Butt is guilty of a worse offence this week than the one which saw his Newcastle team-mates, Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer, fight each other on the field. As if Newcastle's 30,000 travelling fans weren't miserable
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Evans claims a double second
DELPH Sailing Club's Simon Evans earned two second places in his new Solo craft in the Frostbite Handicap Sailing Series. The first two races of the series were held in almost drifting conditions, with a very light breeze from the west. Results -- Race
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Landing on the beaches from Hell
How many people will intone, on this 90th anniversary year of the infamous campaign of 1915: Where IS Gallipoli? writes Howard Mallinson It is, of course, in Turkish Thrace, across a narrow strip of water from ancient Troy - the strategic waterway called
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Liverpool get Champions League chance
LIVERPOOL have given the chance to defend their Champions League crown after being awarded a place in the first qualifying round for next season. The Reds won the competition against AC Milan in May but were not guaranteed a place next time around. However
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Withins success
WITHINS Wrestling Club had a number of members competing in the British Wrestling Championships in Edinburgh. Results - Silver: Vicky Walsh 50kg cadet; David Sweeney 79kg junior; Ross Caddy 39 kg cadet; Asley Jackson 59 kg junior (female); Andy Pendlebury
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I'll trek 50 miles for pal Marissa
A BOLTON office worker is gearing up to hike 50 miles in a bid to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research after her friend was diagnosed with the debilitating condition. Christine James, aged 42, is preparing to take part in the Bigfoot Challenge
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Dickinson's record time
PAUL Dickinson raced to what is believed to be an all-time Bolton Clarion record on Saturday on the 50 mile course based at Ranby, near Nottingham. After beating his personal best the week before by some two and a half minutes, reducing it to 1-59-0,
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Withins are cycling success
WITHINS won the first Bolton schools cycling competition at the Manchester Velodrome. Withins took on teams of 15 riders, aged between 11 and 14, from Sharples, Thornleigh and Farnworth's St James at one-lap time trials and team pursuit. The boys team
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Shalicker just in time
LANCASHIRE Road Club riders have recorded some good results over the last two weeks. Paul Shallicker won the Withington Wheelers 25- mile time trial with a time of 55.13 after making a quick dash from work to the event at Goostrey in Cheshire. Earlier
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Table tennis results
Results: Premier Division: H Hilton 3 Burning Desire A 6, Wharton A 7 Radcliffe CC 2, Ramsbottom A 9 H Hilton 0, Radcliffe CC 2 Tonge A 7, L Lever A 8 Wharton A 1, Nomads A 0 Hilton A 9, Burning Desire A 6 Lostock 3. Division One: Burning Desire B 6 Heaton
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Tonge have got it licked
THE closing date for entries into the Bolton Championships is next Saturday. If you are entering fill in the form on page 37 of the handbook and get it off straight away. Tonge A reached the final of the Warburton Cup after beating Radcliffe Cricket Club
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Ramsbottom set a burning pace in bid for glory
RAMSBOTTOM A kept up their challenge to retain the Premier Division title with a maximum points win at Burning Desire A. The win gives them a nine-point advantage over Tonge A, who did not play this week. Little Lever A beat Hilton A 5-4 thanks to three
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Title races head for thrilling finish
AS the Bolton League approaches the end of the season, competition for the top places in all the divisions except the fourth is intense and could go right to the wire. Ramsbottom A and Tonge A share top spot in the Premier Division with 110 points. Ramsbottom
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Steve claims runners'-up spot
HART Common assistant Steve Parry came runner-up, two shots behind the winner Ian Taylor, who birdied four holes in a row from the 11th at Ormskirk, to win the second event in the Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales PGA Winter Players' Tour.
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Chorley venue for BGA contest
THE Bolton Golf Association stage their 4BBB strokeplay competition at Chorley, on Saturday, April 30. The draw is: 7.30: W Laverty 1 Bt/Neil Woolfrey 2 Bt; W Bromilow 1 Ch/Michael Hearn 2 Ch. 7.38: R Hargreaves 14 Ch/N Hargreaves 7 Ch; S Harper 11 Bt
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Risk Takers make it pay
RISK TAKERS are the new Bolton Evening News Naps champions. They finished £15 ahead of their nearest rivals Brown Jack after virtually sealing their win on the opening day of the season. Then, they were fast away from the stalls by picking out 33-1 winner
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Liverpool get Champions League chance
LIVERPOOL have given the chance to defend their Champions League crown after being awarded a place in the first qualifying round for next season. The Reds won the competition against AC Milan in May but were not guaranteed a place next time around. However
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Be your own boss in the great outdoors
You are at the mercy of Mother Nature and toil long, hard hours in the knowledge that you could earn more working in a supermarket. But you love what you do. Frank Elson meets the people who have taken the plunge to run their own outdoor businesses. Sitting
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Delph Sailing Club
LATEST results: Fast Handicap - Race One: 1. H Miller/H Wilson, 2. C Pickles/L Westell, 3. M Sharman/S Cronshaw; Race Two: 1. M Sharman/S Cronshaw, 2. C Pickles/L Westell, 3. G & D Clow; Race Three: 1. C Pickles/L Westell, 2. H Miller/H Wilson, 3.
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Local darters take on world stars
THE giants of world darts descend on the Reebok Stadium this weekend, looking to toe-the-oche for the Budweiser UK Open Title and a £30,000 grand prize. Phil "The Power" Taylor, Kevin "The Artist" Painter and Wayne "Hawaii 501" Mardle will be among the
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A 125 year history of Wanderers
ANYONE who looks into the history of town's famous football club -- the 125-year-old Bolton Wanderers -- will read about a rollercoaster journey that has included massive setbacks, extraordinary successes and even darkest tragedy. From its humble beginnings
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Looking Back: September 17, 1977
WANDERERS produced their best form of the season so far in beating Sunderland 2-0 at Roker Park. Their attack was inspired by Garry Jones and Neil Whatmore, and the latter shot them into a 15th minute lead with his fourth goal in six games of the campaign
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From the archives 5 YEARS AGO: September 1, 1997
WANDERERS intend to start as they mean to go on at the Reebok Stadium tonight. They aim to build a formidable reputation to match the splendour of their magnificent new arena which hosts its first game with the visit of Everton this evening. Colin Todd
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Athlete with Reebok on his heart
DOUGIE TOBBUTT talks to the MD of Wanderers' sponsors Reebok UK. DAVE Singleton had a tough decision to make in 1981; should he give up the teaching job he loved to risk working for a small local sports company? He had a young family to consider and would
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Maine Road memories
MANCHESTER City will be leaving their Maine Road home for the City of Manchester Stadium this summer. The game between City and Wanderers on Noivember 30 is the last between the two at the ground which the Blues have occupied for almost 80 years. The
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Son to lift load of father
THE founder of the UK's leading lifting gear and winches specialist has retired, allowing his son to take the helm. Atherton-based LGH Group plc, has announced the retirement of founder and executive chairman Bill Parkinson and the appointment of his
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Knock stress on the head
WOMEN entrepreneurs were given advice on how to beat stress - quite literally - at a workshop held by Bolton Council. The session on stress management for business was held by the award-winning Ethnic Minorities Business Service (EMBS). Part of service's
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Williams caps super fightback
BOLTON Men's First Team came back from two goals down to seal an important victory over Crewe Vagrants and keep up their chase for promotion. Currently riding high in the league, Bolton looked to be dead and buried 10 minutes into the second half but
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Top award for housing firm
BOLTON based housing maintenance firm Connaught has landed a top housing industry prize. The company, which provides estate management services to the social housing market, has been judged Partnering Contractor of the Year 2005. Representatives from
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Smaller firms at risk of fraud
SMALL businesses in Bolton are being warned not to fall victim to "white collar fraud" during the summer holiday season. Business advisers Alexander & Co say junior employees are more likely to take part in fraudulent activities at the expense of
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Ladies clinch title success
BHC Ladies' clinched promotion and their second league title in the space of two seasons with this hard-earned win over Southport. BHC went into the game with some confidence having beaten their opponents 6 - 0 at their last meeting. However, they were
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From sublime to ridiculous for happy Alan
ALAN Hayes set himself up to do battle with the tiny perch of the Bridgewater Canal in last Sunday's aggregate match. The Lord Nelson angler persevered for five hours, but in the end could only catch a few tiddlers. Who could blame him then for thinking
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The changing face of poverty
ONE in three children are said to live in poverty in Bolton. In Farnworth alone, 39.9 per cent of the population are living in households with incomes below 60per cent of the national average after housing costs. And this is in 2005, when almost everyone
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Juniors in Saturday training
Bolton Junior Badminton squad currently trains at Horwich Leisure Centre, on Sundays, from 1pm-3pm. Girls and boys, aged between 7 and 19 and all standards are welcome. For more information, or to book your place, please ring Barbara Lomas on 07812 688669
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Withins A on track
WITHINS A took the runners-up spot at the Manchester Velodrome Schools Open Cycling Championships. The team of John Yates, Lewis McClarence, Luke Hatton, James Gregory and Darren Warrington took second spot over a one-lap time trial and four-lap race.
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Munro enjoys double top
LANCS Road Club veteran cyclists competed in a weekend double header promoted by Derwent Valley CC - a 10 mile time trial on Saturday, followed by a 25 mile race on Sunday. The club's best result on Saturday went to Alex Munro's 25:34 which was good enough
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Bolton girl in pursuit of cycling fame
BOLTON teenager Amy Hunt has proved herself Britain's top junior cyclist with a string of national titles. The 18-year-old is the number one in the country both on the track and on the road. She confirmed her status as the country's number one junior
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Teacher in court on sex charge
A TEACHER at Bolton School appeared in court on Thursday charged with a sex offence against a 16-year-old boy. Paul Hassall, aged 42, of Greenleach Lane, Worsley appeared before Oldham Magistrates charged with abusing a position of trust through sexual
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Swim club makes the grade
TYLDESLEY Swimming and Water Polo Club have become the first club in the North of England to receive the ASA Kitemark Swim 21 accreditation silver award at both teaching and skill development levels. A lot of hard work, time and dedication to the sport
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Kasha aims to join big brother...
GOLDEN girl Kasha Hampson is aiming to follow in the wake of her swim star brother Richard at university in the United States. The 16-years-old Howe Bridge Aces star, who recently returned from the International CSSF Games in Malta with a haul of four
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Stephen comes home with an Olympic medal
JUBILANT Olympic swimmer Stephen Parry will return to Prestwich with a bronze medal after coming third in the men's 200m butterfly. The 27-year-old, who shares a house with fellow Prestwich swimmer Adrian Turner, is the first British swimmer to win an
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Speedy Stokes back on track
BOLTON runner Stuart Stokes stormed back into track action by qualifying for next year's Commonwealth Games in his first outing for almost two years. The 3,000m steeplechase star, who finished fourth at the last Commonwealth Games in Manchester, will
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Radcliffe Pool
Premier Division: Swan Ht Rad 4 S of Life A 3; Masons Arms A 6 Rainsough Brew 1; R & Crown Rams 4 Roach Ht A 3; Welcome Inn A 7 Shirt Club 0; Hamers Arms 3 Rileys Snk Club 4. First Division: Summerseat Lib 3 LLWMC 4; Queen Anne 4 OW Horse 3; Cross
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From Brookside to . . . . Bolton!
AS a teenager, Eithne Browne dreamed of being a backing singer for Crosby, Stills & Nash and more than 30 years on her wish has almost come true. In the Octagon's production of Bolton playwright Jim Cartwright's Eight Miles High, she also gets to
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Students to gain from varsity link
STUDENTS stand to benefit as the University of Bolton works to strengthen educational ties with neighbouring sixth form colleges. Later this month, the university will formalise a new relationship with Holy Cross College in Bury by signing an "Accord"
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Woman, 81, found dead at home
AN 81-year-old woman has been found dead at her home in Farnworth. Police were called to a house in Plodder Lane at 7am on Tuesday morning. It is believed the pensioner had been suffering from a medical condition. She was found be a member of her family
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Mark to be Catholic priest
MARK Moran from Bolton is to be ordained a Catholic priest by the Bishop of Clifton, the Right Rev Declan Lang, at Clifton Cathedral in Bristol on Saturday, July 9. Mark will be welcomed into the priesthood by a congregation including family and friends
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Alan's big carp catch
BOLTON angler Alan Hayes made a big impression on a fishing trip to Florida's Gulf Coast. He hit the big time on the Rotunda Canal when he landed a 56lbs grass carp which is believed to be the biggest carp ever caught on a modern fishing pole. Alan's
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Sunday best at Doe Hey
THREE consecutive Sunday matches on Doe Hey produced a different winner each time. As usual for the time of year decent bags of small silver fish with the odd small carp are good enough to get in the frame, however, a dramatic turn of events took place
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Hoping to hook £25,000 prize
MORE than 100 anglers gathered at a Bolton fishery to take part in a televised fishing contest which could net them a £25,000 prize. The keen fishermen - and women - spent more than six hours at Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, trying to hook carp, perch and
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Students to gain from varsity link
STUDENTS stand to benefit as the University of Bolton works to strengthen educational ties with neighbouring sixth form colleges. Later this month, the university will formalise a new relationship with Holy Cross College in Bury by signing an "Accord"
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Museum ready for high season
BOLTON'S historic Hall i'th' Wood Museum is gearing up for a successful season. Beginning the programme is a talk called The Folklore and Traditions of the North-west on Wednesday, June 22, between 2pm and 3.30pm. The illustrated talk will look at such
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Farewell to the Games
BOLTON will play host to more than 4,000 young athletes from across the region this weekend when the Greater Manchester Youth Games come to town. For the people of Bolton, they will be the Farewell Games. It is the third successive year the Games have
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Farewell to the Games
BOLTON will play host to more than 4,000 young athletes from across the region this weekend when the Greater Manchester Youth Games come to town. For the people of Bolton, they will be the Farewell Games. It is the third successive year the Games have
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Jennings puts Gavin Down
UNDEFEATED English Welterweight champion Michael Jennings saw off the challenge of Junior Witter's sparring partner Gavin Down. Chesterfield-based Down, aged 28, has gone into the contest as favourite, but wss out-boxed by Jennings until the referee stepped
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Storm Boy on Cloud Nine
THOMAS McDonough booked a match with WBU Light-Middleweight champion Wayne Alexander after a classy seventh-round stoppage of undefeated Scot Barry Lee. The "Storm Boy' rarely looked in danger against the Arbroath fighter, and sealed victory in the seventh
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Hide calls out Bolton's Carl
FORMER heavyweight champion Herbie Hide has targeted Bolton cruiserweight world champion Carl Thompson for his comeback fight later this year. The 33-year-old has decided to drop down in weight and has asked the Horwich veteran to accept his challenge
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Seconds 10-try finish
BOLTON'S second team took centre stage as they crashed 10 tries past a hapless Altrincham Kersal in a 64-10 victory. Winger Mike Singleton got the ball rolling after only five minutes, and though the home side pulled back a penalty, it wasn't long before
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Saturday washout
BOLTON RUFC's matches on Saturday were lost to the weather as the pitches had taken a hammering during the week, when the club hosted the local schools festivals. As games are now being rearranged with more local matches being played midweek, the club
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Bolton suffer from fade-out
Thornton Cleveleys 39 Bolton RUFC 24: BOLTON found themselves overpowered and still looking for their first win in two months. They started well and raced in front with three early tries, one starting from their own try line, as their backs showed too
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25 YEARS AGO: January 15, 1977
THE postponement of Wanderers' Division Two game at Orient proved more than just frustrating for Ian Greaves' promotion-chasers, who were denied a chance to go top of Division Two. More importantly, it cost Wanderers the services of Sam Allardyce for
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Don't punish fans
TWENTY thousand empty seats at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday does not make Cardiff the wrong place to hold the FA Cup semi-finals. The fact that Blackburn supporters decided against following their team should not be taken as a reflection of every
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Sharples joy at trophy triumphants
SHARPLES Badminton Club were celebrating a cup double this week. Its A team won the Jane Fletcher Memorial Cup final, and its D team took home the Robert Cup after lively finales to the season at the Bolton Arena. Sharples faced tough opposition in Swinton
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Give Sven credit - not criticism
IT'S about time people got off Sven-Goran Eriksson's back. The England coach has come in for more stick this week for organising an end of season tour to the United States and for picking Emile Heskey in his squad for the next two World Cup qualifying
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Why football can be so annoying
EL-HADJI Diouf can make you tear your hair out with his antics on a football pitch. But the Wanderers' on-loan striker is far from alone when it comes to annoying things in football. Paul Dickov and Robbie Savage can barely get through 90 minutes without
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Delph Sailing Club (Bolton) Frostbite Series
Sailing results - RACES three and four of Delph Sailing Club's Frostbite series were held in a medium to strong gusty wind from the West. Although four different classes of boat figured in the first six places in both rates, the RS200s were particularly
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Bolton lose to Crewe
BOLTON Basketball Club went down 106-95 to Crewe. After trailing by seven, Bolton got back into contention only to be beaten in the final quarter following an injury to Nicky McCarthy. Not even White with his 38 point haul could stem the flow and Bolton
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Ramsbottom storm to top
THE race for the Premier Division title remains tight. Ramsbottom A moved to the top after their maximum points win against Horwich Hilton. Tonge A drop to second despite a 7-2 victory at Radcliffe Cricket Club where Dave Griffiths was unbeaten. Little
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Hammond League
LATEST details RESULTS: Little John Z 3(11) Lodge Bank 0(4); Anglers Club 1(8) Little John A 2(7); Sweet Green 2(10) The Greyhound 1(5); Cattlemarket A 2(8) The Oasis 1(7); York Hotel 1(6) Moonlight Club 2(9); Park Hotel 2(6) The Albert 1(9); Rumworth
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Super League fixtures
WHO plays - and when FRIDAY Super League: Salford v St Helens (8pm); Wakefield v Leeds (8pm); Wigan v Hull (8pm). National League Two: Sheffield v Workington (8pm) TOMORROW Super League: Huddersfield v Bradford (6.05pm) SUNDAY Super League: Leigh v Warrington
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Battersby is third overall
Lancashire Road Club promoted their annual 10 mile time trial at Levens Bridge on Saturday. The race incorporated the North Lancs time Trial Association Championship which Craig Battersby won in a rapid time of 20.37. He was third overall from 206 competitors
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BOLTON School's boys' golf team will be touring Spain for over a week of tournaments this Easter.
A party of 25 staff and students will make their way to the Costa Brava for an eight-day tour. Guy Lovegreen, the school's golf tutor said: "When we were invited by our Spanish hosts to play in these competitions we thought it would be a wonderful experience
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Paul's long drive to success
BIG-HITTING Paul Slater has claimed a new world record for the longest golf drive. The Bolton Open professional braved torrential rain and gusty winds to fire a drive 720 yards down the runway at London City Airport in an event hosted by the London Golf
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Son 'kicked around like a football'
THE mother of a boy who was beaten up by a gang of up to 20 laughing youths in a Bolton park says her son was kicked around like a football. Scott Hendry, aged 16, was punched to the ground and then repeatedly kicked by his attackers as he lay helpless
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Three Peaks challenge
WALKERS from Bolton will be completing The Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk to raise money for local nursing care. The 26-mile walk will take place on Saturday, July 2, and is organised by Marie Curie Cancer Care. Local charity representative, Stephen Tongue
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Final lap for race entries
RUNNERS still have time to get their entries in for the Asda Horwich Carnival Races. The races are run in tandem with the two-day Horwich Carnival, and will take place on Sunday, June 26, the second day of the carnival. The closing date for the British
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Banned Amy's plea over bus
FORMER Emmerdale star Amy Nuttall has been banned from driving - despite telling magistrates she felt vulnerable using public transport because she was famous. Nuttall, who appeared in court on her 23rd birthday, lost her licence for six months under
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Haydock Park races on to a winner in 2005
HORSE racing fans in the North-west have been given a big boost in the 2005 fixtures. As a result of negotiations with BBC TV, several of Haydock Park Racecourse's principal National Hunt races are being given more prominent slots in the calendar. *The
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Naps away for £500 prize
THE Bolton Evening News annual Naps competition gets under way on Saturday with 200 teams setting out on the chase for the £500 first prize. The horseracing competition, sponsored by Anthony Axford, requires teams to place an imaginary £1 bet on a horse
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Our Ben comes up trumps
LOYAL readers of the Bolton Evening News who prefer names to form were in the dosh after the first race at Cheltenham on Wednesday. A gallant run by 33-1 outsider Our Ben earned third place - and a handy pay-out for each-way punters. The winner No Refuge
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Farmer Jack dies on gallops
TOTESPORT Gold Cup hope Farmer Jack suffered a suspected heart attack and died on Philip Hobbs' gallops on Wednesday morning. The gelding had been supplemented for chasing's blue riband after an impressive win from Strong Flow and Celestial Gold in the
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French target Haydock Park's hurdles final
HAYDOCK Park Racecourse stages the final of the annual series of races over its famous 'brush' or French hurdles on its bumper family funday on Easter Saturday. The special obstacles are more like mini-fences than traditional timber hurdles and are designed
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Banned Amy's plea over bus
FORMER Emmerdale star Amy Nuttall has been banned from driving - despite telling magistrates she felt vulnerable using public transport because she was famous. Nuttall, who appeared in court on her 23rd birthday, lost her licence for six months under
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Know your rights on late payment
A YEAR on from the introduction of the final phase of the late payment legislation, the Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG) is keen to ensure businesses are making the best use of their rights. While the number of firms making their customers aware of
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It pays to be a web wise business
UK Online for Business has launched a pioneering new section on its web site where businesses can learn about taking payment for goods and services online. It is hoped the facility, in conjunction with Scottish Enterprise, will allow smaller businesses
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Mobile misery as technology takes over
NEW technology is making us more miserable, a survey reveals. Research by business information company Croner found that 60 per cent of respondents felt that mobile phones, laptops and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) increased stress levels and actually
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Bradshaw Hall Fisheries
Our wives think we're nuts working long hours for such a small amount of money, but we love being here! For anglers John Kelly and Stan Messer their chance to set up in business together was like a dream come true. After working on the development and
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25 YEARS AGO: January 29, 1977
ACE marksman Neil Whatmore, whose late equaliser at Everton had put Wanderers just 90 minutes away fom the League Cup Final, took his season's total to 17 when he scored two more in the 3-1 derby triumph over Blackburn at Burnden Park. Peter Reid got
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25 YEARS AGO: Saturday,January 8, 1977
IT was muddy hell for Wanderers as they crashed out of the FA Cup at West Ham. An Alan Waldron goal after he had come on as substitute was a mere consolation for Wanderers who were 2-0 down at the time. Wanderers went into the game without the suspended
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5 YEARS AGO: January 20, 1997
"THEY can forget the title outside Bolton. The rest of us are playing for the right to go up with them!" So said Wolves boss Mark McGhee after Saturday's 3-0 thrashing at Burnden Park. Once the hostilities had ended - this was the fixture that witnessed
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When the Wanderers went to war
THE story of the Bolton Wanderers footballers who went away to war is part of the town's folklore. The hardback book which tells the story rapidly sold out a few years ago. Now it is being published in paperback and BEN feature writer Frank Elson dips
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Miner turned goalkeeper
One Hundred Years of Worktown is a play staged recently in the Bill Naughton Studio at the Octagon Theatre. It is a dramatised documentary, produced by Stephen Fielding and based on a number of taped interviews with people from the Bolton area, reproduced
