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Banking on real success
STAFF from AXA Insurance in Bolton left their usual working clothes at home last Friday - to put on the wrong trousers. The firm held a "Wrong Trousers Day", with staff invited to wear pyjama bottoms, leg warmers, or even tartan trousers. AXA, with offices
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No-show for recycling
I AM writing to express my disgust at the recycling collection service in our area.On two occasions now, the first week on June 7 and second week on June 21, all our area put out green boxes and green bins, as per the recycling calendar. Both times neither
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Council has right to evict travellers
Use dispersal order to move travellers on, (Letters, June 23), says Cllr Andy Morgan. Can't do that, say the Lib Dems. Here is the law in black and white: The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 gives local authorities the power to direct persons
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Speed traps - or tax cameras?
The story in last Saturday's Bolton Evening News, "Speed traps catch 148 in two hours", warrants further comment. A total of 148 motorists were caught driving over the 50mph speed limit on St Peters Way by police using hand-held speed cameras. Of the
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CLL flexes it muscles over clubs
The Central Lancashire Cricket League imposed fines on Radcliffe and Unsworth cricket clubs at its last last committee meeting, held at Middleton Cricket Club. Radcliffe were hit in the pocket for playing a game with ten men and missing junior result
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Clowning in the streets
STREET acts will be performing in the town centre each weekend as part of the Chorley Midsummer Festival 2005 which has just got underway. Performances will take place every Saturday from 11am-1pm on Market Street, starting this weekend with Circus Fudge
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SOW'S about that!
Two rare breed pigs gave birth to their litters at the same time at a local theme park's farm. Staff at the farm attached to Camelot, Charnock Richard, were amazed when the two pigs went into labour at the same time producing 20 piglets in a little over
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Pupils' poster plea to vandals
CHILDREN in Charnock Richard are fighting back against vandals who have damaged their school. More than 150 children from Christ Church Primary have been working with community beat manager PC Geoff Allen and have designed posters and leaflets giving
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Paul's degree of courage
A MAN whose studies for a degree were interrupted by five heart attacks and a serious motorbike accident has revealed his joy at finally graduating - a day he thought he 'would never see.' Paul Waddington, 42, of Valley View, Chorley, quit his job with
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Shopping trip gun horror for Horwich woman
THE husband of a woman shot by a gunman on a shopping trip to Manchester has described how he thought she was going to die. Janet Scott, aged 41, was shot in the thigh as she was looking at the window of a jewellers in the city centre. Husband David,
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Caddies wanted
DE Vere Carden Park is giving people the chance to be caddies for PGA professionals. In the run up to the fifth consecutive De Vere PGA Seniors Championships in Cheshire, staff are searching for 80 caddies to assist 120 world class competitors as they
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Cardiff Devils sign promising young Brit
THE Thomson Cardiff Devils have announced the signing of 18 year old forward Mark Richardson. Devils Coach Ed Patterson said of Richardsons signing: "He will have a huge impact on our third line. Hes 6ft and weighs in at 185lb so he has some size. He
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Carlon back for Blaze
COVENTRY Blaze has welcomed another promising young player back to the Skydome next year in the form of Tom Carlon. Carlon was playing on a two-way contract with Telford last season, spending most of his time with the English Premier League club. This
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Staff celebrate 'turnaround' at failing school
A PRIMARY school which was accused of failing its pupils only 15 months ago is celebrating after being taken out of "special measures". School chiefs at Washacre Primary School, Westhoughton, were stripped of their powers last March after Government inspectors
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Queeley joins Eatock at Rossendale
DANNY Queeley will play for Rossendale United next season along with fellow striker David Eatock after both were released from their contracts by Chorley last week. Former Magpies midfielder Darren Emmett is also to join ex-Chorley manager Mark Molyneaux
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Leigh's goal is to beat us - Millward
WIGAN coach Ian Millward fears Friday's clash at Hilton Park could not have come at a worse time for his team after two crushing defeats. He said: "If you ask Leigh relegation is not an issue with them the reason they came into Super League was to beat
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Supporting servicemen and their families
THE Second World War was the most destructive conflict in human history. When it ended in 1945 countries were left in ruins, populations were displaced and millions of individuals were left coping with personal tragedy beyond the imagination of younger
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Kazim-Richards in Brighton move
STRIKER Colin Kazim-Richards, who turned down a new contract offer from Shakers, has signed for Brighton. Kazim-Richards' move has been funded by a Seagulls fan winning Coca Cola's £250,000 Win A Player competition. The 19-year-old has signed a three-year
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Our future is in safe hands
OVER the last two weeks I have spent some time with the young citizens of Bolton, and the experience has led me to believe our future is safer than the national media would have us believe. At the Greater Manchester Youth Games, over 4,000 young athletes
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Hospital on target to beat MRSA
HEALTH bosses have slashed the number of cases of the superbug, MRSA, at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Figures show the number of infections in the hospital, between April 2004 and March 2005, fell by more than a quarter, compared to the same period the
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Oasis on home turf
IT couldn't really go wrong writes Andrew Mosley Oasis played to a home crowd in the City of Manchester Stadium - their football team's ground - and even the rain held off. It's nice to see that age hasn't mellowed the boys. Liam acted as cocksure as
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Chance to Potter around famous hall
HARRY Potter fans are in for a wizard time at a spooky event at historic Hall i'th' Wood. An evening of magic, owls and entertainment has been planned for July 15 - running until after midnight, just in time for Potter fans to buy the new book Harry Potter
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Accountants add to their numbers
BOLTON chartered accountants Jackson Stephen have strengthened their corporate finance team. The move is a response to an increased demand for advice on buying, selling and fundraising for businesses in the North-west. Alex Loukaides has been appointed
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Making waves with Nelson
A COUPLE from Kearsley are throwing British craftsmen a lifeline across the Atlantic - with a little help from Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. Peter Witts and his wife and business partner Alison have formed Unique British Gifts, an enterprise that aims
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Makers set to enjoy makeover
MANUFACTURING in the North-west will undergo a dramatic image makeover during the next year. Delegates at the Manufacturing Institute's summer conference, held in Bolton, were told that the image change was planned to attract high calibre workers to the
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Skipper hits ton as leaders held
A SUPERB captain's innings by Neil Bannister earned Chorley a draw against league leaders and title favourites St Annes. St Annes have assembled a powerful outfit this season, spearheaded by Australian professional Shane Harwood, a fast bowler of ferocious
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Belarus player suspended after drugs test
BELARUS player Tsimafei Filin has been suspended for two years after a positive drugs test. The Disciplinary Committee of the International Ice Hockey Federation suspended the player from all competition or activity authorised or organised by the IIHF
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What about a man's place?
IN response to Mrs Partington's letter about women staying in the home. What about men staying at home? She is clearly trapped in some kind of 1960s time warp. I think afterschool clubs are an excellent idea. People seem to be forgetting that they arent
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Chill out plea to instructor
In response to Tony Pearson's letter (Towns roads are a daily minefield, June 25) concerning the state of Boltons roads. I am more concerned for the safety of his pupils. As a professional driver, he should be able to rise above minor niggles and instruct
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Drop in for a healthy day out
CHORLEY folk are being invited to a day of interactive health workshops. Chorley and South Ribble Primary Care Trust is holding the event at the Woodlands Conference Centre, Southport Road, on Monday, July 12, allowing members of the public to drop in
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Positive way to aid hospice
A MOTHER chosen as the public face of Derian House is planning to raise awareness and funds, for the children's hospice. Sue Lodge, 47, lost her five-year-old son, Matthew, to a brain stem tumour six years ago. Matthew was cared for at Derian House for
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Rower dodges ferries in cross-channel race
A ROWER from Brinscall was a winner in a unique boat race challenge across the English Channel. Cambridge University student Aseer Ahkter, whose family run the village post office on School Lane, was a winner in the Cambridge Channel Challenge. The race
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Flat too small to store mobility scooter
A MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer has been forced to get rid of his cooker so he can store his motorised scooter in his kitchen. Stephen Alston, of Princess Street, Chorley, has severely restricted mobility and claims his council flat is inadequate for his
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Helping to bring hope
AMPUTEES and disabled children in Romania are set to get new limbs thanks to medical experts led by a Chorley man. Four members of the disablement services centre at Royal Preston Hospital set off to the country on Saturday to help re-build the lives
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Man cleared of stepdad's murder plot
A CHORLEY man has been acquitted of the brutal murder of his stepfather. Lee Shergold, 32, of Woodlands Meadow, Chorley, was cleared of being involved in the killing of West Lancashire businessman Kenneth Iddon, 57, of Ormskirk. His mother Lynda Iddon
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More post offices to close
THREE more post offices in Leigh are to close this summer, despite protests from the public. The three: Lowton Post Office, in Church Lane, Lowton; St Mary's Post Office, in Newton Road, and St Lukes Lowton Post Office, in Stone Cross Lane, will shut
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Katy's job is a tall order
A BOLTON artist is coming face to face with some unusual subjects as she produces an exhibition for Chester Zoo. Katy Hollinshead, aged 29, fought off dozens of rivals to become the zoo's artist in residence, and will spend the next six months working
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Brakes put on illegal bikes
TWELVE people have been arrested in a police crackdown on the illegal use of off-road bikes in Greater Manchester. Officers have also seized 27 bikes, given 160 warnings and issued 82 fixed penalty notices in the first six weeks of the three-month long
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Emily's a class act - at 15
HORSEWOMAN Emily Green is international class - at the age of 15. The Bolton School pupil has been called up to the British Dressage Under 21s team for a four-nation tournament in Wicklow, Ireland, on Saturday and Sunday. Emily, who lives at Longshaw
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Blaze victims praise 999 call operator
A 999 operator who gave lifesaving instructions to residents trapped in their homes after an arson attack has been praised by the people she helped save. Pam Atkinson was trapped in her first-floor flat in Manchester Road, Burnden, last Friday night after
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Collectors defend refuse overhaul
A SHAKE-up in the way household rubbish is collected has been defended by refuse collectors. The new scheme has come under fire from householders because their grey wheelie bins are only emptied once a fortnight. They say their rubbish will pile up. But
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Keeper U-turn for Sam
SAM Allardyce may be forced to switch his sights as he seeks goalkeeping cover for Jussi Jaaskelainen. Former England star Ian Walker is being linked with a move to the Reebok after long term target Ali Al-Habsi suggested he wanted to join Manchester
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Tarmac should pay for access road to quarry
I STRONGLY object to the sand extraction planning application by Tarmac for Runshaw Lane, Euxton and gave these reasons to the county council. For the exceptional number of years involved and the annual extraction tonnage, I calculate that between 100
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Boro re-name stadium in big deal
RADCLIFFE Boro have agreed a three-year ground sponsorship deal with the 'Inn2gether' Group that will see Stainton Park re-named for the duration of the contract. "This is the first time we have ever acquired sponsorship for the stadium," said a delighted
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Driving speed message home
A MAN who spends his working week making roads safer for pedestrians, has set up a dummy policeman in his drive to slow passing traffic. Roger Wright who works as an accessibility adviser for the Highways Agency, has launched his one-man road safety campaign
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Spot fines at home for unruly teens
TEENAGERS in Lancashire are being issued with on-the-spot fines for anti-social behaviour in their own homes under a pilot scheme which started on Friday. The move comes as part of a Government crackdown on 10 to 15-year-olds who could now be fined up
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Oasis on home turf
IT couldn't really go wrong writes Andrew Mosley Oasis played to a home crowd in the City of Manchester Stadium - their football team's ground - and even the rain held off. It's nice to see that age hasn't mellowed the boys. Liam acted as cocksure as
