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Eagle-eyed PC saves blaze club
From the Guide files of Friday 13th June, 1980: A POLICEMAN passing Heaton Park Working men's Club in Bury Old Road in the early hours of one morning spotted smoke coming from the building and almost certainly saved it from being completely destroyed
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When children's charity shop opened
From the Guide files of Friday, June 20, 1980: A DR BARNARDO'S shop opened its doors to the public, in Whittaker Lane. The volunteer-run shop was to sell bric-a-brac, jewellery, books, china and toys, with proceeds going to help young children in need
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Bricks build up bumper profits
AN Irish building supplies conglomerate has praised two Bolton companies that have helped it to stack up a record half-year profit. Grafton, the Irish builders' merchant and fourth largest operation of its kind in the UK, announced that sales were up
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Regiment reminders
IT was all matters military at St Mary's Church in Prestwich recently when it hosted a special church service. On Sunday, September 18, a service was held as part of the bicentenary celebrations of the 103rd Lancashire Artillery Volunteers Regiment, Royal
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Shine back on cricket
OK, cricket is fun, exciting and sexy. Bet you never expected that to be the verdict from so many females, especially those who previously found the game boring. Most heartening moment apart from the obvious? The terrific sportsmanship between both teams
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Valuable service
A LARGE number of people rely on the work of Bolton Community Transport and Furniture Service. So it is definitely good news that its future has been secured with new premises. The organisation is having to move from its current Kay Works site to make
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Misery over for sorry Radcliffe
RADCLIFFE ended their season with a whimper when consecutive defeats at the weekend consigned them to wooden spoonists in the Central Lancashire League writes Marc Higginson The Racecourse side were hammered by both Milnrow and Werneth to end a sorry
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FC United's climb continues
FC UNITED 4, BLACKPOOL MECHANICS 2: FC United continued their unbeaten start to the season with another comfortable home win. An attendance in excess of 2,000 was a pleasant surprise, given the Manchester derby was played at the same time, and the fans
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Totty crash out of cup
LYMM 3, TOTTINGTON UNITED 1: AN early break from league action saw Tottington United make the long trip to take on Premier League side Lymm in the Lancashire Amateur Cup First Round. Tottington welcomed back Dave Cosgrave and Rob Willcox but were still
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Bury bounce back over rivals
PRIME Minister Harold Wilson once said that "a week is a long time in politics". In terms of Bury it would appear to be so in rugby. Having been comprehensively outplayed last week, against expectations, Bury showed local rivals Bolton that somewhere
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Bury & district pool league
LATEST at September 15 PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pt Swan A (By) 16 12 2 2 83 45 38 Hamers Arms 16 11 3 2 81 47 36 Swan A (Rad) 16 10 4 2 84 44 34 L Raglan A 15 9 3 3 73 47 30 Q Anne (Heyw) 17 9 3 5 66 69 30 S of Life B 17 9 1 7 70 58 28 R & C (
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Badstand concert
TOTTINGTON Silver Band will perform in Clarence Park, Bury, on Sunday, September 25 at 2pm. The concert will be staged in the park's bandstand.
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Crowthorn's legacy of luxury
IT started life as a 19th century inn, a squalid moorland venue where drinkers would pass the day betting on cockfighting and rat-baiting. In 1872, it became home to two-dozen orphans, saved from begging and an early death on the streets of London. In
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Green bands for guide dogs
SPECSAVERS Opticians in the Mill Gate centre, Bury, is continuing to sell green wristbands in aid of The Guide Dogs For the Blind, which has so far raised more than £1,550 in the north west. The sale of the £1 wristbands, featuring the words 'Paws for
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Woman denies benefit fraud
MAGISTRATES adjourned the case of a Bury woman accused of fraudulently trying to obtain benefits by means of false representation. The bench at Rochdale was told that Carol Mahon (55), of Newbold Street, Bury, who denied the offence, was too ill to attend
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Praise for meals on wheels
From the Guide files of Friday, February 8, 1980: WHITEFIELD meals on wheels service received a visit from the Mayor of Bury in recognition of their work. The ladies, who cook all the meals for local pensioners who take advantage of the service, had been
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Taster visit
Pupils had food for thought when Asda Pilsworth visited Hollins Grundy CP school in Bury. The store's events co-ordinator Annette Jones and colleague Mary Walker visited the school, bearing a number of fruits and vegetables to tempt the children's tastebuds
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A cruel, evil act
AFTER reading the story on Friday, September 9 about the horse that had his throat slashed by yobs, I wonder what kind of perverted satisfaction they gain from such an evil act of cruelty? These people have probably never had a pet to love and will never
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Planning application needs revision
FURTHER to your article on September 3 and J F Moorhouses comments on the deferral of planning decision on the development on Stonyhurst Avenue. As a resident of Stonyhurst Avenue I agree with Mr Moorhouses concerns regarding the high density of the development
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Writing bug started at Mount St Joseph's
I WOULD like to add my appreciation to the letter of Kevan Morris (September 10) and the tribute he made to the community of the Cross And Passion along with other of Mount St Joseph's was well deserved. I was a pupil at St Mary's RC Primary School during
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Body identified
A MAN discovered dead at a house in Manchester Road, Bury, has been identified as Mr Edward Furey. The 49-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday afternoon. A police investigation has ruled out any suspicious circumstances surrounding the
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Selling up for new life
A LIFE in Spain awaits Stubbins couple Ian and Mary Hurdley but first they need to declutter their home with a table top sale. The couple are moving to the Costa del Sol for their retirement and are unable to take all their belongings, so have hired St
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Protest
FIRE crews have taken their fight to stop the closure of emergency fire control rooms to the Trade Unions Congress. Uniformed fire officers handed leaflets to delegates outside Congress on Tuesday to highlight the dangers of replacing 46 emergency fire
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Run record falls to Swift
JASON Swift completed a fitting finale to a Bolton League season full of runs when he smashed the individual batting record by reaching 1,797. The powerful Aussie, who broke the record for the most runs in a game earlier in the season, hit 83 to take
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Christie to lead cancer centres
CHRISTIE Hospital is to lead a new network of cancer care across Greater Manchester. The world-famous cancer specialists will supervise radiotherapy and chemotherapy facilities at three associate cancer centres. A report, by Dr Chris Harrison, medical
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Marsh makes history for Lions
THE Rams consolidated second place in the league with a hard fought victory over fourth-placed Lions, but the home fans saw a little piece of history being made when Lee Marsh broke Swinton's points-in-a-season record. It had been held by the great Albert
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Bury & district pool league
LATEST at September 15 PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pt Swan A (By) 16 12 2 2 83 45 38 Hamers Arms 16 11 3 2 81 47 36 Swan A (Rad) 16 10 4 2 84 44 34 L Raglan A 15 9 3 3 73 47 30 Q Anne (Heyw) 17 9 3 5 66 69 30 S of Life B 17 9 1 7 70 58 28 R & C (
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Poppadom charity theme
ORGANISERS of the Kingfisher World Curry Week are calling for Indian restaurants in Bury to take part in the project and help raise money for charity. Curry-loving customers will be asked to buy just one more poppadom when they order their meal, with
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Walsaw snatch seven goal thriller
WALSHAW 4, STAND 3: In an action packed game at King George's, Walshaw just edged an tight game with their local neighbours from Whitefield. The early exchanges were quite even with both sides having chances to open the scoring. Walshaw finally broke
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New boss at Rusilier Hotel
A POPULAR Ramsbottom pub has reopened its doors to punters with a new licensee behind the bar. The Fusilier Hotel, in Bolton Road West, opened with a bang last Friday with a free disco and buffet. New licensee Donna Morris has had nine years experience
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Haven't we done well - council
FROM THE EVENING NEWS, SEPTEMBER 14, 1995: COUNCIL chiefs have given themselves a pat on the back for the way they deal with people. Bolton town hall bosses have carried out an in-depth study into how promptly phone calls and letters are answered. It
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Horticultural Autumn show
SUMMER may be fading fast but the Edenfield and District Horticultural Society is welcoming September in full bloom with its autumn show. The show will take place on Saturday, September 24 at St Philips Hall in Chadderton Road, Stubbins, and will be open
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League double for Social Circle
FARNWORTH Social Circle juniors have swept the board at Bolton League junior level. Their Under-15s won the league and Mervyn Porter Cup, while the Under-18s have also landed the double. The Under-18s team, many of them two years younger than the age
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Stolen Astra in bank robbery
A CAR stolen from Bury two months ago has been used in a bank robbery in Middleton. The black Vauxhall Astra, which disappeared in early July, was used as a getaway vehicle by four men who stormed the Royal Bank of Scotland at 5pm on Friday (9) and threatened
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Nursery makes gift welcome
A BURY nursery chain was given a reason to smile when it received a donation of more than £7,000 worth of equipment from a national educational resource provider. Galt Educational, a leading early years provider based in Hyde, donated the equipment as
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Grandfather in car crash was over drink limit
A GRANDFATHER who drove into the back of a car was found to be over the drink-drive limit after attending a family christening, a court heard. Brian Olive (64), of Plover Drive, Bury, admitted he drove without due care and attention and while under the
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Stimulating interest in coffee event
BURY has been declared a "decaffeinated" zone following a lack of interest in the upcoming World's Biggest Coffee Morning. The Macmillan Cancer Relief fundraising event is due to take place on September 30 with coffee mornings taking place across the
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Pupils paint local woods
YOUNGSTERS have turned to art to bring a little extra colour to their countryside. Pupils in East Bury will have their work exhibited to the public on Thursday and Friday before their creations are put on show around Chesham Local Nature Reserve. The
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Man abusive to bouncers
A MAN was fined after he became involved in a row with bouncers at a Bury nightclub. Richard Green (27), of Hunstanton Drive, Bury, was given a fine and costs totalling £69 after he admitted using threatening and abusive words and behaviour likely to
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TV legends reunite for a night of laughs
LEGENDS of comedy from the hit TV show The Comedians will be reuniting for one night only in Summerseat next month. Six comedians, including Frank Carson, Jim Bowen and Bernard Manning, will be taking to the stage at The Waterside 35 years after first
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Ski slopes champions descend
TOP snowboarders and freestyle skiers from across the UK will descend on Rossendale this weekend for the British Artificial Boarder/Skiercross Championships. It will be the first time the dry slopes in Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, have hosted the
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Fun and food to raise cash
A cabaret dinner dance is being held at the Fairways Lodge Hotel in Prestwich next week in aid of Christie Hospital. Mancunian comic Jonny Wager and Yorkshire vocalist Rick Begley will be providing the entertainment at the hotel on George Steet on Friday
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Spy TV in school loos
A SCHOOL has sparked outrage among parents by installing CCTV cameras in the pupils toilets. Education bosses are said to have made the move in the newly-refurbished blocks at Weshoughton High to prevent vandalism. But furious mums and dads claim the
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Tenor lends a world stage voice to the church Proms
TOP tenor Martin Toal is used to entertaining thousands of people with his voice at international football games. And while he might have performed national anthems at Euro 2004 and plans to take to the stage before 67,000 at the England versus Australia
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Safety crusade in a car
A ROAD accident victim is advertising his safety crusade from behind the steering wheel of his car. Allan Ramsay (57), of Ashcombe Drive, Radcliffe, suffered near fatal head injuries in 1991 after he was hit on the back of the head by a metal pole protruding
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'Green' drive
A WEEK-LONG drive to encourage people to leave the car behind begins on Friday 16. Bury has organised a range of events to mark European Mobility Week, showing how using alternative transport benefits people's health and their environment. A day's free
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Government's plan to involve youngsters
YOUNG people are getting the chance to prove they want to be at the heart of their community. Bury Council has set up a website to allow teenagers and their parents to find out, and comment, about the Government's Green Paper to revitalise services called
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Clean bill of health for GP's
DOCTORS in Bury are trustworthy and treat their patients with respect and dignity, according to a new survey. Ninety-four per cent of patients agreed their doctor treated them with respect and 80 per cent said they had confidence and trust in them. The
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Bikers pedal into town as cycle network is officially opened
BURY is gearing up for a national cycling celebration this weekend - and local two-wheelers are urged to join in. Saturday signals the official opening of the National Cycle Network, part of which winds its way through the borough. Around 60 cyclists
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Pupils put borough second in SATS ranking
BURY'S 14-year-olds continue to perform better than the national average, according to new figures. In the core subjects of English, maths and science, local youngsters have scored higher than most in the national Key Stage 3 (SATS) tests. Their success
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Ready, aim, fire that pud!
THE War of the Roses, black pudding-style, reared its head once more as crowds flocked to Ramsbottom for the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships. Traditionally competitors from across the world travel to the Royal Oak pub in Bridge Street to try
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Benson in Centurions' battle cry
NEW Leigh Centurions coach Tony Benson has sent out a battle cry from the other side of the world. Benson, now back in New Zealand preparing for his permanent move to Leigh, wants the Centurions to end their first venture into Super League on a high by
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Badstand concert
TOTTINGTON Silver Band will perform in Clarence Park, Bury, on Sunday, September 25 at 2pm. The concert will be staged in the park's bandstand.
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Charity golf
GOLFERS are needed to take part in a charity match to raise money for Bury Hospice. The four-ball stableford is to be held at Stand Golf Club on Sunday September 25. Anyone who wants to play should phone the club secretary on 766 3197.
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Affetside croquet afternoon
Affetside is preparing to dust off mallets for an afternoon of croquet. Bury Croquet Club will set up on Affetside Village Green from 1.30pm on Sunday to run a croquet competition organised by the Affetside Society. Youngsters will join in a crazy croquet
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Rotary club shoeboxes
THE Rotary Club of Ramsbottom has launched its annual shoebox appeal. Schools, churches, community groups and businesses are invited to collect household items and toys to be sent to young orphans living in central and eastern European countries such
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Selling up for new life
A LIFE in Spain awaits Stubbins couple Ian and Mary Hurdley but first they need to declutter their home with a table top sale. The couple are moving to the Costa del Sol for their retirement and are unable to take all their belongings, so have hired St
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Learn dry stone walling
A CHANCE to learn the traditional skill of dry stone walling is offered on September 24 and 25 at Philips Park, Whitefield. Contact David Dutton on 0161 253 7667.
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Yummy fun day
Mothers are being invited to a Yummy Mummy Moments fun day in aid of children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent. The event, organised by Bury woman Lucy Hunt, will take place at the Total service station in Manchester Road on Friday, September 24.
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Revamp store reopens
RAMSBOTTOM shoppers are invited to visit the new-look Somerfield supermarket when it re-opens on Wednesday. The former Kwik Save store in Irwell Street will open at 9am following a £200,000 investment in transforming the store layout and providing an
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Rural walks
NATURE lovers are invited to join Bury's countryside rangers for a free guided walk around Burrs Country Park next Wednesday. Walkers can discover the history of the two industrial mills, the River Irwell and the wildlife along with how the park came
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Horticultural Autumn show
SUMMER may be fading fast but the Edenfield and District Horticultural Society is welcoming September in full bloom with its autumn show. The show will take place on Saturday, September 24 at St Philips Hall in Chadderton Road, Stubbins, and will be open
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Cuppa to raise funds
YUMMY mummies can enjoy a coffee break next Tuesday and help raise funds for children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent. The coffee afternoon will take place at Holcombe Brook Methodist Church in Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, from 2-3.30pm as part of national
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Pupils paint local woods
YOUNGSTERS have turned to art to bring a little extra colour to their countryside. Pupils in East Bury will have their work exhibited to the public on Thursday and Friday before their creations are put on show around Chesham Local Nature Reserve. The
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Quaint bookshop is here to stay
A PIECE of news surfaced this week that you might just have missed but which is surprisingly important. Sweetens Bookshop on Deansgate is promising "business as usual" in spite of a demolition threat to make way for a £100 million shopping development
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We do our best to understand with the resources avaliable
IN response to the letter ('Language barrier frustration', Sept 1), we, as receptionists in a large GP surgery, felt the need to reply. On our list, we have patients from countries all over the world. Not only do they have their own language they also
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School calls for help over laptop theft
STAFF at a Radcliffe primary school are urging anyone who has recently bought a second-hand laptop to check the hard drive. At the end of last month, a laptop, books and materials were stolen from the car of a teacher at St Marys Primary School, in Belgrave
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Town's 'lifesaver' Mayor
BOLTON'S first citizen equipped himself with first aid skills to enable him to administer lifesaving treatment to victims of road traffic accidents. Mayor Cllr Frank White underwent a two-hour "Save a Life" course as part of the national campaign Cut
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Stars in line for video hits
COMEDY king Peter Kay and boxing superstar Amir Khan are swapping roles to appear in two very different kinds of videos. Comic Peter, who had a number one video hit with Tony Christie on (Is This the Way to) Amarillo, is currently filming a fitness video
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Police chief's drinks law fears
THE head of Bolton police fears efforts to slash booze-fuelled crime in the town could be undone by 24-hour drinking laws. Chief Supt Dave Lea said police and licensees would be "entering the unknown" when new licensing laws come into force in November
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Safety rules put ladders out of the window
WINDOW cleaners are being forced to abandon ladders after new safety rules were introduced. The new Working at Height Directive is designed to protect workers using ropes, platforms, scaffolding and ladders. Window cleaners are only allowed to use ladders
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Guest speaker Terry Waite
DIPLOMAT and humanitarian Terry Waite will be one of the guest speakers at the North West Development Agency's (NWDA) annual conference and general meeting being staged at the Manchester International Convention Centre on Friday. The event, to be hosted
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Five years of studying paid off for Louise
MAKING herself at home at Bury-based Woodcock & Sons solicitors is Louise Littler who will concentrate on housing law matters. Louise (26) joined the firm to focus on landlord and tenant law, having spent the last five years studying part-time for
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STG's winning strategy brings in millions
STUBBINS-based Strategic Team Group (STG) has announced record profit and turnover for its financial year ending March 2005. After another successful year of trading, STG, one of the UK's fastest growing suppliers of building and property solutions, has
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Gamma is an alpha company
A WHITEFIELD company which has achieved phenomenal growth since being launched 16 years ago is at the centre of a massive £17.5 million secondary management buy-out. Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Corporate and Structured Finance team in the North West
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A BISCUIT firm has made a delivery for Bolton Wanderers to make sure their preparations for Thursday
McVitie's, which makes Jaffa Cakes, dropped in a consignment of specially commissioned "Jueffa" Cakes as the club trained in anticipation of their first big European adventure. The firm are wishing the Whites the best of luck as they take on Bulgarians
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Jueffa sweets going like hot cakes
A BISCUIT firm has made a delivery for Bolton Wanderers to make sure their preparations for Thursday's UEFA cup clash are not half-baked. McVitie's, which makes Jaffa Cakes, dropped in a consignment of specially commissioned "Jueffa" Cakes as the club
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No easy rides in UEFA Cup this year
WANDERERS will be in esteemed company when the first round of the UEFA Cup gets under way. The 80 clubs competing in the first leg include past winners, Bayer Leverkusen and Galatasaray, and two former Champions League winners, Feyenoord and Red Star
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Diouf sparks Wanderers' Euro adventure
WANDERERS 1, LOKOMOTIV PLOVDIV 1: El-Hadj Diouf scored a 71st minute headed equaliser to inspire the 20,000 watching Wanderers' UEFA Cup adventure begin at a rainy, wind-swept Reebok Stadium on Thursday night, Wanderers trailed to a first-half breakaway
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Gary 'gazumps' the competition
A BUSINESSMAN could bring the house down on expensive high street solicitors after launching a dot.com company to significantly undercut their property transaction fees. Enterprising Gary Silver aims to provide the country's cheapest on-line conveyancing
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Drug addict used benefits to fund habit
A MAN compounded his mistake of turning to cocaine to ease the pain of a fibroid condition by illegally claiming more than £8,000 in benefits to help fund the subsequent addiction, a court was told. Phil Barlow (44) had got himself stuck in a 'Catch 22
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Carole rows herself into British record books
POLICEWOMAN Carole McNally put the long arms of the law to good use when she rowed her way into the record books. For the 42-year-old indoor rowing champion smashed the British women's record, and set a world record for her age group at the same time.
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Mother flees fire with five children
A MOTHER and her five children needed hospital treatment after they had to dash out of their smoke-filled home in the early hours of the morning. Flames broke out in the kitchen of the home in Vernon Street, Bury, shortly after 5am on Tuesday when a chip
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Brox hit form at last
INCONSISTENT Brox may be finding their best form just a little too late to make an impact. A convincing seven-wicket victory at Sale Moor will testify to that. The demolition job done by twin pacemen Richard Ernill and Josh Pellowe also scuppered third-placed
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Rams can bounce back
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Lee Sculpher is backing his side to put the disappointment of Tuesday's defeat against Formby behind them when they play Squires Gate on Saturday, writes Marc Higginson. Rammy pulled off a fantastic result when they beat Whitley
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Mixed fortunes for fans' teams
FOREVER Bury fans' football teams have started their 2005-6 season with mixed fortunes. Entertaining Tranmere Rovers in the IFA national competition, the A team ran out 4-1 winners, while B team went down 4-5 Preston North End. Last weekend the A team
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Powersound music final
THE FINAL of the annual Powersound music contest will be at Radcliffe Civic Suite on Saturday. The bands Plus Special Guest, Terminology, Power Out, Irregular Pulse and 4 Minutes will join vocalists Emma J, Jordan Hart, Sean McDonald, Jodie Hamblet, Samantha
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Hulton keep unbeaten tag
HULTON Lane A made it two wins out of two in the Bolton Sunday League Premier Division with a 7-3 win over Deane with Moss 3, Cover 2, Cummins and Harper finding the net. Charlton scored two and Leather one for Deane Horwich Vic remain unbeaten after
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Rams can bounce back
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Lee Sculpher is backing his side to put the disappointment of Tuesday's defeat against Formby behind them when they play Squires Gate on Saturday, writes Marc Higginson. Rammy pulled off a fantastic result when they beat Whitley
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Win shoots Latics up the table
LEIGH Athletic climbed five places up the Manchester League Premier Division with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over an out-of-sorts Stockport Georgians side. Tony Lewis set the visitors on their way from the penalty spot just after the hour, with a brace
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Never too old to learn
WHAT an encouraging picture you painted of 91-year-old Harold Lamb who shows the benefits to body and mind of staying active as you get older. At Age Concern in Bolton we say "you are never to old to learn something new", and we are able to support this
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Eye doctor in demand
ONE of Bolton's top eye doctors has travelled to Portugal to share his expertise with world leading cataract surgeons. Dr Jeff Kwartz has carried out research into the success of a new type of lense used in cataract surgery, and its effect on a patients
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Disability on agenda
DISABILITY issues will top the agenda at the next meeting of Whitefield and Unsworth Area Board. Members of the public and representatives from local organisations are asked to give their ideas on improving services for disabled people. The subject will
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LICENSING bosses have blocked a cricket club's bid to play music into the early hours of the morning
Members of Astley Bridge Cricket Club, on Moss Bank Way at Sharples Park, had applied for an application to allow live and recorded music to be played until midnight on weekdays and 2am on Friday and Saturday under new licensing laws. But councillors
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Police swoop too late for elderly couple
A WEEK ago police officers swooped on 21 homes in Great Lever during a series of dawn raids targeting drug gangs. Residents welcomed the police action with open arms - but for some it had come too late. Reports by Paul Keaveny, Chris Gough and John Fahey
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Tigers hope to shake off the Blues
THE Tigers will be going down to Goldington Road to try to repeat their opening day away win at Coventry, and once more exact some revenge over an historic club. Last season the Blues enjoyed a double over Sedgley, winning 13-8 at home before travelling
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Title pain for Heys
At 7.55pm on Saturday,September 10, news was relayed to the becalmed Prestwich clubhouse that rivals Denton St Lawrence had hit the winning runs. Prestwich had failed to retain the Lees Lancashire County League title, which they won for the first time
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Price is too high to support a lacklustre team
IN response to Joy Hart's letter asking for more support at Gigg Lane ('Support the Shakers', September 1), may we look at a few reasons why the crowds are dwindling fast. The price of an adult ticket has increased by an unbelievable £6 and children's
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Record total for Christian Aid
ON behalf of Christian Aid, we wish to thank the people of Bury and district for helping to raise £24,570.92, a record total, through the house-to-house collection in Christian Aid Week. That sum of money was sent off promptly, to be put to good use.
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Shakers match was a lesson in swearing
Here we go again! A recent letter in the Bury Times was requesting that residents and families in Bury support their local football team ('Support the Shakers', Letters, September 1). We have in recent times listened to these pleas and decided as a family
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Baby document 'difficult to read'
Last year, proposals came out to say that Fairfield Hospital would lose its highly experienced Special Care Baby Unit, current maternity services and children's overnight services. Our group, Fairfield Baby Lifeline Society, formed the Babies First Campaign
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A four star headache
PETROL stations across the borough were almost drained dry on Wednesday after motorists began panic-buying fuel in fear of a blockade at refineries by truck drivers and farmers. By Wednesday lunchtime, the Tesco 24-hour garage at the Woodfields Retail
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Heaton back tram back on track
From the Guide files of Friday, March 28, 1980: After 10 years of preparation by the Manchester Transport Museum of Transport Society, the Heaton Park tram rolled back into action. In 1967, the Society submitted a report to the parks committee of the
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Postman Frederick calls it a day
From the Guide files of Friday, January 25, 1980: EMPLOYEES at Prestwich Post Office said goodbye to one of their colleagues with a silver tea service and cheque. Postman Frederick Banks (65) completed 25 years on the round and hung up his bag to take
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Red hot plans for white goods
WHITE goods firm Premium Appliance Brands (PAB) has big expansion plans after taking on two new recruits. Over the coming year, PAB aims to establish itself as one of the UK's leading appliance suppliers, increasing its workforce in Bolton and at the
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Hospital team on the march to glory
From the Guide files of Friday, May 25, 1979: PRESTWICH Hospital Sports and Social Club football team won the Hulme Celtic Cup after beating Simon Engineering, from Cheadle Hulme, 1-0. Since forming a few years previously, the Prestwich Hospital team
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Veteran Ron wants end to First World War shame
A FORMER soldier wants pardons for 300 First World War soldiers sentenced to be shot at dawn. Ron Shambley is writing to the Ministry of Defence, calling for action to be taken to clear the names of soldiers who were executed during the 1914-1918 conflict
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The days when cotton was King
AT the February meeting of Whitefield and District Women's Luncheon Club, Mr Jack Sunderland delighted his audience with humorous tales of his working life "Shuttling around Lancashire". From 1954 to 1971, he had been connected with the firm William Holt
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Spare a thought for Gail
PICTURES of TV presenter Gail Porter with an almost bald head will prompt feelings of empathy in a surprising number of local homes. Baldness among women appears to be on the increase, with stressful modern lifestyles identified as the main culprit. Gail
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What's all the fuss about?
WHATEVER happened to the days when genuine celebrities got married and there were pictures in the national newspapers for everyone to share their day? Now, anybody and everybody who has ever been mentioned in the celebrity gossip columns signs an exclusive
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Water levels reaching crisis
DUE to the continued dry weather conditions, with many local waters at low levels despite welcome rains on Saturday (Sept 10), Jumbles Reservoir is exceptionally low, as is the Coffin Lodge at Tottington. The green algae growth at Cromptons Lodge, Elton
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Elton wing in to cup win
TURTON 1, ELTON VALE 2: Clubs do not particularly look forward to local derbies in the early rounds of County competitions and indeed hope to pick up one of the many "pigeons" that are on offer in the first round. Turton and Elton do not fall into the
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Legend of Ralph and his Ribbon Boys
THE story of Ralph Entwistle, born in Bolton 200 years ago, is an extraordinary one. He was transported to Australia and later became an outlaw around whom a legend grew. Now a street in a New South Wales town is named after his gang, the Ribbon Boys.
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Charity golf
GOLFERS are needed to take part in a charity match to raise money for Bury Hospice. The four-ball stableford is to be held at Stand Golf Club on Sunday September 25. Anyone who wants to play should phone the club secretary on 766 3197.
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Len's a Jimmy Tarbuck TV star
From the Guide files of Friday, June 1, 1979: SELF-EMPLOYED chartered accountant Mr Len Fish appeared on the Jimmy Tarbuck quiz show, Winner Takes All. Mr Fish, of Park Road, Prestwich, stood to win £1,000 from the show and the chance to reappear on future
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£1,000 win from 25p lotto ticket
From the Guide files of Friday, December 14, 1979. A 25p lottery ticket resulted in a £1,000 win for Whitefield woman Mrs Jean Winterbottom. After buying the ticket at her local newsagents in Beech Avenue, Mrs Winterbottoms number came up first in the
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Park try for a record!
From the Guide files of Thursday, April 12, 1979: SEDGLEY Park Rugby Club were planning to "try" and get in the Guinness Book of Records by scoring the longest try in the world. Players hoped to beat the current world record of 631 miles with a new distance
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Affetside croquet afternoon
Affetside is preparing to dust off mallets for an afternoon of croquet. Bury Croquet Club will set up on Affetside Village Green from 1.30pm on Sunday to run a croquet competition organised by the Affetside Society. Youngsters will join in a crazy croquet
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Carnival queen chosen
From the Guide files of Friday, February 29, 1980: Described as "charming", Miss Fiona Hobson was chosen as the next Prestwich Carnival Queen. The 15-year-old, of Bannerman Avenue, attended Parrenthorn School and played the flute in the school band. A
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Shape of things to come?
I CANNOT understand why you cannot put a monument with all the sportsmen and women's names sculpted on it in a place where people can stand and see the names? In the middle of a roundabout no one can see any of the names - it is just a shape on a traffic
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Don't relegate heritage to our history books
CONSERVATION orders were created to protect our heritage from harm, loss, change or decay. After reading the article in the Bolton Evening News about the latest proposal to demolish Deansgate Parade incorporating Sweetens Bookshop once "The Kings Arms
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Protect our green and pleasant land
WE must all agree with Andy Leatham when he says that; "the local youth (at Bromley Cross - or anywhere else in Bolton) need a focus for their energies". But he is totally wrong to back the proposal to turn protected green fields into football pitches
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Revamp store reopens
RAMSBOTTOM shoppers are invited to visit the new-look Somerfield supermarket when it re-opens on Wednesday. The former Kwik Save store in Irwell Street will open at 9am following a £200,000 investment in transforming the store layout and providing an
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Rural walks
NATURE lovers are invited to join Bury's countryside rangers for a free guided walk around Burrs Country Park next Wednesday. Walkers can discover the history of the two industrial mills, the River Irwell and the wildlife along with how the park came
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Around the greens
LATEST results at September 15 RADCLIFFE PARKS BOWLS LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION AVERAGE WINNER Paul Dudley, Hollinhurst, played 15, won 15. Closely followed by Graham Lamb, Whitefield BC, played 15 won 14. RADCLIFFE WORKSHOPS BOWLING LEAGUE Results Week
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Another night to enoy for fans
CRICKET fans still celebrating the Ashes win are promised a night to remember in Bolton. A host of former cricket stars including Mike Gatting, who was the last England captain to win the Ashes, will be appearing at the Albert Halls on November 9. Gatting
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Cricket fundraiser
BRADSHAW Cricket Club are holding a fund raising indoor/outdoor car boot sale on Sunday, September 18 from 9am. Stalls available from Mike Buckley on 07710 421231.
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Drowning tragedy family blast at inquest
SURVIVORS of a fishing tragedy claim the inquest into the deaths of brothers Steven and Michael Ridley and their father, Shaun, was a "whitewash". Brian Ridley - who lost a son and two grandsons when their boat capsized - and his friend, Harry Houghton
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Kartik links up with Lancs
RAMSBOTTOM professional Kartik Murali has signed for Lancashire for the rest of the season writes Marc Higginson The all-rounder has just returned from a tour of Zimbabwe with the Indian squad and helped the Rams win the Worsley Cup earlier in the summer
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Ashes star Kevin's amazing Bolton connection
ASHES hero Kevin Pietersen became an England cricket star thanks to his mum - who grew up as a Bolton schoolgirl. Pietersen, who hit his first test 100 on Monday to help England to victory over Australia, could just as easily have been smashing the runs
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Champions turn on the style
WALSHAW were presented with the Bolton Association title - and then showed just why they are the outstanding team. They bowled out a strong Atherton team for 61 to beat one of their most highly-rated rivals by 103 runs. Jonathan Fielding proved yet again
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Almost three times over legal limit
A DRINK driver said to have an alcohol problem was banned from driving and made subject to a community order. Slawomir Paplinksi (52), of Arbour Close, Bury, had admitted driving in York Street, Heywood, with more than two and a half times the legal level
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Cubs set the silver standard
FIVE Cub Scouts from St Anne's Church in Tottington have been presented with the Chief Scout's Silver Award - the highest award possible that can be achieved in the Cub Scout section of Scouting. The boys, all aged ten, had to undertake a total of four
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UKIP protest at Eastern Europeans
THERE are 18 times more Eastern Europeans coming to Britain than the Government's original estimates, says the UK Independence Party. Home Office figures show that, due to EU enlargement, nearly a quarter of a million people from these new entrants have
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Yorkshire helps Hurdles give needy children a lift
BURY charity Hurdles has been given £300 to help it support parents of young people with disabilities and special needs. The donation has come from the Yorkshire Building Society in The Rock, Bury, as part of its charitable foundation summer event. More
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Teens make the right connexions
TEENAGERS uncertain about what to do with their futures picked up some helpful tips and advice thanks to youth agency Connexions. A team of personal advisors (PAs) from the Broad Street agency set up an information stall in the Mill Gate Shopping Centre
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Credit card scam alert
POLICE are warning people to remain vigilant after two incidents when credit cards were stolen and the owners later tricked into handing over their personal identification numbers. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We would like to remind
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£40,000 brightens up Special Care unit
BABIES born in Fairfield Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit can spend their first few days in luxury thanks to a £40,000 refurbishment. The unit has had its two isolation rooms transformed and redecorated along with the waiting and play areas, main corridor
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Youngsters' top ten for musical skills
TINY tots from Bury put on their dancing shoes to celebrate ten years of musical education. The 300 youngsters from Bury and Bolton attend educational music classes Rhythm Time which are held on a daily basis for babies and young children aged up to five
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Rodney bags iPod
RODNEY Mellor, of Shaw Street, Bury, has bagged an iPod mini, courtesy of Walker Crisps. He was successful after buying a packet of his favourite ready salted snack and texting a special code which won him the iPod in a draw.
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Robbery charge
A 40-year-old man has appeared in court accused of robbing an 82-year-old woman in Bury. William Lee Rawlinson, of Horridge Street, Bury, was charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article on September 5. The case was adjourned by Bury magistrates
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Owner sought for lost dog
DOG wardens are hoping to trace the owner of a stray mongrel discovered in the Chesham area on Sunday. The old brown and white pooch is currently being cared for at Manchester Dogs Home. Anyone who has lost a dog fitting the above description - it was
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Early maths study adds up to success
STUDYING hard and showing dedication for three years equalled success for Tottington High School pupils who passed their maths GCSE one year early. For the first time in the school's history, 29 Year 10 students sat their mathematics GCSE with more than
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The day Hollins went wild for nature
HOLLINS residents got back to nature when they enjoyed a Go Wild! Day on Sunday (11). Hosted by Hollins Conservation Group, it gave youngsters the chance to go pond-dipping to discover what creatures lie below the surface, and meet animals ranging from
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Bawdy tale a hit for college students at Edingburgh
STUDENTS won acclaim when they took their own version of anarchy in the UK to the Edinburgh Festival. The magnificent seven, who study theatre at Bury College, performed Dario Fo's black comedy Accidental Death of an Anarchist under the name of I Buffoni
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Travel guide boost for local tourism
BURY'S tourism received a boost this summer thanks to the success of a selection of travel booklets. Around 300,000 copies of the Places To Go guides were published in an effort to encourage people to explore Greater Manchester using public transport.
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GP's quality counts for £2.5 million
GPs' surgeries in Bury have been rewarded with a share of £2.5 million following an assessment of the quality of primary health services. The QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) is part of the new GP contracts which came into action last year. It was
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On target for post delivery
THE Royal Mail is delivering a better service after beating performance targets for its first class post in Bury. Latest figures show that the level of first-class mail arriving the next working day to homes and businesses within the BL postcode area
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Flying metal in scrap yard blaze
FIREFIGHTERS took cover from flying shards of metal as they battled to control a fire that raged through a Bury scrap yard. Ten engines were called to the blaze at 7.15pm on Saturday (10) but were beaten back by a volley of burning debris. They battled
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Trophy opend to local clubs
DARCY Lever will be flying the flag for the Bolton Association when they compete in the Dennis Lyddon Trophy finals on Sunday. The competition, organised by the Little Lever club, has always been held for Bolton League clubs only, but this year it was
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'Green' drive
A WEEK-LONG drive to encourage people to leave the car behind begins on Friday 16. Bury has organised a range of events to mark European Mobility Week, showing how using alternative transport benefits people's health and their environment. A day's free
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Ski slopes champions descend
TOP snowboarders and freestyle skiers from across the UK will descend on Rossendale this weekend for the British Artificial Boarder/Skiercross Championships. It will be the first time the dry slopes in Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, have hosted the
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Barrow hoping to make another point
ONE draw doesn't necessarily signal an upturn in fortunes, but at least one point is better than none. Emerging from much-fancied Northampton Town's Sixfields Stadium with a point - gained without current first choice strikers Jon Newby and Matty Tipton
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TV legends reunite for a night of laughs
LEGENDS of comedy from the hit TV show The Comedians will be reuniting for one night only in Summerseat next month. Six comedians, including Frank Carson, Jim Bowen and Bernard Manning, will be taking to the stage at The Waterside 35 years after first
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School calls for help over laptop theft
STAFF at a Radcliffe primary school are urging anyone who has recently bought a second-hand laptop to check the hard drive. At the end of last month, a laptop, books and materials were stolen from the car of a teacher at St Marys Primary School, in Belgrave
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Crompton Street is a good choice
WE in Bury need a good post office. People are really struggling to get what they want, especially the pensioners. What is wrong with re-opening the once-main post office in Crompton Street, which is central for most people? Why the powers-that-be closed
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Post office: sort it out now
IT IS about time that the powers-that-be got something sorted out about a post office in Bury. I have rung them twice to tell them there are two empty shops to let near Kay Gardens, one next to The Knowsley and one in Broad Street. I can't see what use
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Litter: parents must take the blame
IN response to the letter ('Do We Have Cleaners?', September 1), as a resident of Hurst Street, Bury, I would like to add my comments that the amount of litter on the streets is unacceptable. The council do come around regularly and clean the streets,
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Jerusalem brought a refreshing change to shopping
I AM writing to bring some relief from the ongoing debate between 'Lex Luther' and Allan Ramsey. I was shopping in Asda, Radcliffe, recently when suddenly, over the tannoy, came the rousing strains of Jerusalem - such a contrast to the 'muzak' usually
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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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Water levels reaching crisis
DUE to the continued dry weather conditions, with many local waters at low levels despite welcome rains on Saturday (Sept 10), Jumbles Reservoir is exceptionally low, as is the Coffin Lodge at Tottington. The green algae growth at Cromptons Lodge, Elton
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Town centre hit by water burst
TOWN centre properties were left without water after a pipe burst. The burst happened at the junction of Kay Street and Folds Road, Bolton. Engineers were at the scene on Thursday morning working to restore water to businesses and domestic customers.
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A BISCUIT firm has made a delivery for Bolton Wanderers to make sure their preparations for Thursday
McVitie's, which makes Jaffa Cakes, dropped in a consignment of specially commissioned "Jueffa" Cakes as the club trained in anticipation of their first big European adventure. The firm are wishing the Whites the best of luck as they take on Bulgarians
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Death crash OAP named
A PENSIONER who died when his car careered off a motorway and hit a tree has been named as Stanley William Kensley. The 84-year-old, from Vicarage Road, Blackrod, is thought to have suffered a heart attack at the wheel of his Daewoo Nexia, when he was
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Internet auction help for church
WHEN churches hold much needed fundraising, a coffee morning or cake sale is usually the order of the day. But a church in Harwood has taken a modern approach - and turned to internet auction website www.ebay.comeBay. Fundraisers at Christ's Church are
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Steam fan's new tribute to Fred
A STEAM enthusiast who spent more than £2,000 on Fred Dibnah memorabilia has paid tribute to Bolton's favourite son. David Barns paid £2,105 for the Fred Dibnah Memorial Collection - containing one of Fred's famous flat caps, a battered brass oil can,
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Minister's ID cards roadshow
PLANS for controversial ID cards are "reassuring" the public according to Home Office minister and Leigh MP Andy Burnham. Mr Burnham has taken plans for the biometric cards - which have been criticised as intrusive by civil rights groups - on "roadshows
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Park set to open after centenary makeover
CELEBRATIONS to mark the centenary and refurbishment of Morris Green Park will take place on Saturday. The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Frank White, will formally open the event at 1.15pm with guest Freda McFarland, aged 89, who wrote a History of Morris Green
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Hunt for new cultural supremo
A TOP-CLASS "master planner" is being sought to lead the drive to create a new cultural quarter in Bolton town centre. Council bosses say they hope to attract someone with an international reputation. They have even mentioned the name of avant-garde architect
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Tender on t'internet for council contracts
A WEB-enabled electronic tendering system is being launched for companies hoping to do business with Bury Council. This new way of tendering for work is being introduced by the local authority along with the development of a "how to" guide to provide
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New 'angle' on safety at work
TAKE your hard hats off to the UK's leading independent steel fabricator which is harnessing innovative technology to protect its production workers. The move by William Hare Ltd, based at Brandlesholme House in Brandlesholme Road, Bury, was prompted
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Aliens bring us safety message!
Do you believe in little green men? Well 'aliens' have landed in Bury to encourage us humans to cross our roads safely! The Neighbourhood Road Safety Initiative (NRSI) in Bury has enlisted the help of two 'extra terrestrials' to highlight the dangers
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Pub-goer needed 61 stitches after attack
A reveller needed 61 stitches after he was stabbed three times outside a Bury pub. The man, who has not been identified, is believed to have been involved in an argument in the Peel Hotel in Rochdale Road and continued on the pavement outside. A fight
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Mum and kids in school run smash
A MOTHER and her four children escaped serious injury after a school-run accident at Holcombe on Wednesdsay morning. The youngsters were passengers in a Renault car, driven by their mum Mrs Gillian Wilson, when the vehicle was in collision with an oncoming
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£21,000 landfill fine
A BURY man who ran an illegal waste transfer station and landfill site has been fined £21,000 after pleading guilty to 11 environmental offences. David Briggs, who trades under the name of Briggs Demolition from Wellington Street, was also ordered by
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How a garden contest grows
BURY is truly blooming with the number of entries doubling for Bury Council's ninth annual gardening contest. Judges say their task is more difficult every year, as more amateur gardeners show off their expertise, which often puts the efforts of professionals
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Following in the steps of Sir Robert
You could say they are the new type of bobby on the beat. There are 19 police community support officers in Bury to help keep law and order. Yet even though they were introduced two years ago, some people are confused about their role. So Bury Times reporter
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Kartik links up with Lancs
RAMSBOTTOM professional Kartik Murali has signed for Lancashire for the rest of the season writes Marc Higginson The all-rounder has just returned from a tour of Zimbabwe with the Indian squad and helped the Rams win the Worsley Cup earlier in the summer
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Rams end in style
RAMSBOTTOM secured second place and the Holland Cup with a 50 run win at Accrington. Sub professional Yogesh Golwalkar hit an impressive 51 off 67 balls with seven boundaries in Ramsbottoms 159 all out. Mark Dentith made 27 and Simon Read 20 as the visitors
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Benson in Centurions' battle cry
NEW Leigh Centurions coach Tony Benson has sent out a battle cry from the other side of the world. Benson, now back in New Zealand preparing for his permanent move to Leigh, wants the Centurions to end their first venture into Super League on a high by
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Cup stroll for Eagley
EAGLEY moved smoothly into the next round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield with a 7-0 demolition of Cumbrian side Haverigg United. The Villagers started slowly, but after 35 minutes Carl Grimshaw broke the deadlock when he headed home firmly from close
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Tottington area board talks bad behaviour
RESIDENTS of Ramsbottom and Tottington can have their say on anti-social behaviour at the next area board. The Ramsbottom, Tottington and North Manor Area Board will be meeting on Tuesday at Rowlands Methodist Church Hall, Rowlands Road in Summerseat,
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Bikers pedal into town as cycle network is officially opened
BURY is gearing up for a national cycling celebration this weekend - and local two-wheelers are urged to join in. Saturday signals the official opening of the National Cycle Network, part of which winds its way through the borough. Around 60 cyclists
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Pub refused late licence
LICENSING chiefs have refused a pub's plan to stay open longer. It is the first time an application for extended opening hours under the new 24-hour opening legislation has been refused in Bolton. The Spread Eagle pub, in Bromley Cross, will not be allowed
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Drowning tragedy family blast at inquest
SURVIVORS of a fishing tragedy claim the inquest into the deaths of brothers Steven and Michael Ridley and their father, Shaun, was a "whitewash". Brian Ridley - who lost a son and two grandsons when their boat capsized - and his friend, Harry Houghton
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Primary schools closure plan?
PRIMARY schools could be axed as education chiefs look to wipe out increasing numbers of empty classroom places. Proposals include the possible closure of Christ's Church CE Primary in Harwood and closing either Crompton Fold or Roscow Fold Primary in
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New village booms on factory site
THE development of a village on the site of the former Royal Ordnance Factory in Chorley will bring economic benefits to the area, says a local county councillor. Mark Perks, whose Chorley North ward covers Buckshaw Village, said its new facilities would
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Bolton's Oscars - all the winners
FIND out the winners after Bolton's very own Oscars event put the town's amateur stage stars in the spotlight at a glittering ceremony. The 11th Bolton Evening News Amateur Stage Awards and Bolton Amateur Theatre Societies' Dinner on Friday night was
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Come to Radcliffe - and use our post office
MAY I say how impressed I was at reading Councillor Wayne Campbell's stout leadership against the post office, in his attempt to obtain a replacement for the head post office, closed recently by Forbouys Ltd ('Outraged over the lack of a post office in
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Postal facilities are essential for the community
A POST office for a town such as Bury is essential for the community, not just something which can be dispensed with because of the effort of having to find another building. The large post office building in Crompton Street provided a good centralised
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It's time to take a close look at the source of youth crime
MANY residents of Walshaw and Tottington will have recently received through their letter boxes, requests from local estate agents asking them if they would like to sell their property in a much sought-after area. What certainly needs to be "sought-after
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Win shoots Latics up the table
LEIGH Athletic climbed five places up the Manchester League Premier Division with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over an out-of-sorts Stockport Georgians side. Tony Lewis set the visitors on their way from the penalty spot just after the hour, with a brace
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Apartments for Heaton Lodge site
A FIVE-storey block of 11 apartments is to replace a historic lodge in Prestwich. Planners have given the go-ahead for the new properties to be built on the site of Heaton Lodge, at an entrance to Heaton Park off Bury Old Road. The lodge was a former
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Thatcher in town on election tour
From the Guide Files of Friday, May 4, 1979: Conservative Party Leader Margaret Thatcher made a visit to Prestwich in the run-up to the General Election. She delivered a campaign speech highlighting freedom under the law and basic values of society, to
