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Strategy earns new contract
BUSINESS strategists from Bolton have clinched themselves another valuable contract. The PNC group, based on Bridgeman Place, has been appointed to undertake a strategic review of business for Heywood-based REM Services Ltd. Their new clients are market
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Signs of our times
THE signs look good for a plastics manufacturer that claims its new product will save more than £3 million in energy and material costs for local authorities. Barkston Plastics, based on the Wingates Industrial Estate, has developed a revolutionary new
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Site is in sorry state
THE Newport Street arch is, as you say, an impressive structure and a marvellous gateway to the town centre. What a pity its position is marred by the condition and, even more, the appearance of some of the buildings in the area. Any regeneration project
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Better view for walkers
IT has been said that the new archway on Newport Street will provide a fresh, attractive view of the town centre for visitors approaching from the new bus/rail terminal. This will obviously only apply to visitors on foot, as all vehicular transport will
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Changes are good and bad
I READ the article regarding the survey on Bolton with great interest. I was born and brought up in Bolton and lived there until 1976. I have lived in Bermuda for the past 24 years, however, I still consider myself a Bolton lass and come home a couple
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The damage is already done
HOW could anyone show the photograph of Bolton on the front page of the Bolton Evening News (Tuesday June 7) and use the heading "Bolton and Proud of it". All I could see was a concrete mess of character buildings! The only saving grace was the Town Hall
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Swim pool plan for town centre
BOLTON could soon have a new town centre swimming pool. A £5 million scheme is being considered by council chiefs and the University of Bolton. A feasibility study has been launched to investigate the costs needed to create a new public swimming pool
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Young Louisa steals golf show
LOUISA Stirling became the youngest Bolton Ladies Golf Champion after two impressive performances clinched the title on Friday. The 15-year-old Turton High School pupil held her nerve against five-times champion and leading qualifier Helen Braddock, of
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College gets green light
CONTROVERSIAL plans to turn a convent into an Islamic teaching centre have been approved by Bolton planning chiefs. Members of the planning committee voted to give the go ahead to the development, after hearing that the building on Williows Lane, Deane
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Village thugs ban extended
A TEMPORARY banning order designed to stop two teenage thugs from terrorising residents has been extended for a further five weeks. Andrew Hilton, aged 18, and Stephen Wilson, aged 16, are banned from the centre of Little Lever where they were responsible
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Phoenix Nights stars join soccer tournament
THE stars of comedy Phoenix Nights hope to score a winner at the Reebok Stadium and raise cash for Christie's Hospital. Stars of the famous Peter Kay comedy, including Paddy McGuiness and Justin Moorhouse, will join other celebrity teams, such as the
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Fury as travellers move in
A COMPANY has blasted travellers who have set up an illegal camp in Westhoughton. Up to 14 caravans have been parked on a council playing field near Wigan Road and Southfield Drive, since Wednesday night. Office staff who work at recruitment agency HMR
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Jussi agrees to signs for three more years
WANDERERS goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has agreed a new three-year contract, says his agent. The decision ends speculation that the Finland internatioal was on his way out of the Reebok after talks stalled on a new deal earlier in the season. Bolton
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Wanderers' goal-den girls
AT Bolton Wanderers it is not just the male players who shine - Wanderers' Ladies are also a top-notch team. On Sunday, they take on a North-west regional football league select side in a fixture at the Reebok which could create a few more converts to
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Town has plenty to be proud of
I WAS most interested to read in the Bolton Evening News (June 7) of the initiative to identify all that is great in Bolton, and the many things we can be proud of. We are the largest town in the country, and are still blessed with some unique shops and
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First citizen shares limelight with triplets
THERE is a surfeit of civic pride - not to mention the odd attack of the giggles - when the new Mayor of Blackrod and his Mayoress are invited to attend local events. Cllr Keith Bowes asked his eight year-old triplets to become his Mayoresses, and the
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Marilyn steps up to the starting line
WHEN Marilyn Herbert lines up for the Race for Life in Bolton's Leverhulme Park on Sunday, July 24, it will be a special landmark in her life. She will be walking the course alongside care staff colleagues from Thurstons sheltered housing scheme in Westhoughton
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College gets green light
CONTROVERSIAL plans to turn a convent into an Islamic teaching centre have been approved by Bolton planning chiefs. Members of the planning committee voted to give the go ahead to the development, after hearing that the building on Williows Lane, Deane
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Octagon's new season unveiled
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at Bolton's Octagon Theatre include two plays by Arthur Miller. The Miller at the Octagon season celebrates the work of the American playwright, who died in February. There will be productions of A View From The Bridge (January
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Manchester 'slur' by brewers
FORMER Manchester brewers Boddingtons has been accused of cashing in on its city links despite closing its brewery there. The firm, which branded its beer the Cream of Manchester, closed its city centre site with the loss of 60 jobs last September 2004
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Oliver, 8, gears up for big screen
A SCHOOLBOY actor from Bolton who wowed audiences at the Cannes Film Festival last month is about to star in his first feature film. Oliver Hill will play Billy in a new action adventure film called The Tournament, with filming due to begin in the next
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Octagon's new season unveiled
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at Bolton's Octagon Theatre include two plays by Arthur Miller. The Miller at the Octagon season celebrates the work of the American playwright, who died in February. There will be productions of A View From The Bridge (January
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Ex-officer puts focus on louts
FOR years, undercover surveillance was the domain of warring couples and the old DHSS. Now, the changing nature of society has led a former Bolton police officer to set up a thriving specialist business to help combat and prosecute anti-social behaviour
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Shopping is better in the city
I FOR one have no pride in what Bolton town centre has to offer. You only have to walk round the town too see why - you get hassled by people asking you if you have had an accident or to buy a student joke magazine. As far as the shops are concerned,
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Town has many unique features
MR Mike Taylor, town centre urban design officer, would like to know what Bolton people think is unique about our town (Bolton Evening News) June 7. Well one of the truly unique things about Bolton is our magnificent Victorian Market Hall. Nearly a third
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No problem with new bridge
IT looks as if some of your readers don't overmuch like the new bridge, (Bolton Evening News, June 7). I am prepared to wait until it is finished and carrying traffic before I reach a final judgement. But one or two facts might come in handy. "Complete
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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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Oliver, 8, gears up for big screen
A SCHOOLBOY actor from Bolton who wowed audiences at the Cannes Film Festival last month is about to star in his first feature film. Oliver Hill will play Billy in a new action adventure film called The Tournament, with filming due to begin in the next
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Phoenix Nights stars join soccer tournament
THE stars of comedy Phoenix Nights hope to score a winner at the Reebok Stadium and raise cash for Christie's Hospital. Stars of the famous Peter Kay comedy, including Paddy McGuiness and Justin Moorhouse, will join other celebrity teams, such as the
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Honour for cyclist Albert at 90
WHEN Albert Winstanley purchased his first push bike in 1930, cinema audiences were being wowed by the first talking movies, Hitler was yet to become Chancellor of Germany and the Western World was in the midst of the Great Depression. Now 75 years and
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Attacks on hospital staff slammed
NEARLY 100 members of staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital were physically assaulted or verbally abused by patients and relatives last year, figures reveal today. Despite increases in security, 95 hospital workers, including doctors, nurses, porters and
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Honour for cyclist Albert at 90
WHEN Albert Winstanley purchased his first push bike in 1930, cinema audiences were being wowed by the first talking movies, Hitler was yet to become Chancellor of Germany and the Western World was in the midst of the Great Depression. Now 75 years and
