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Fusiliers' biggest charge
THE countdown has begun. Bury's Fusiliers have just 12 months to raise £1 million or their dreams of a new home in the town will be dashed. As history has proven, the famous Fusiliers have always been more than equal to the challenges the regiment has
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Six held over Wanderers clashes
SIX people were arrested as fighting broke out at Bolton Wanderers' derby clash with Wigan. Police said they were certain at least two "large scale disturbances" had been planned by gangs of rival hooligans but were stopped by a massive police presence
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Hundreds support family's deportation fight
BLACK and white, young and old - more than 500 people took to the streets of Bolton to save a family from deportation. They were protesting at Government plans to send the Sukula family back to their war-torn homeland in the Democratic Republic
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Shakers escape with late Whaley strike
SHAKERS 1, LINCOLN 1: Shakers dug in and eventually salvaged an unlikely point in the final minute but this was no repeat of the good display that earned three points against Bristol Rovers. Big, physical and direct, Lincoln enjoyed the best of the game
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Big Sam's the tops, say Sammy Lee
TWO-TIME European Cup winner Sammy Lee paid tribute on Saturday to Sam Allardyce for leading Wanderers to success on his UEFA Cup debut. Lee, a key figure in Liverpool's domination of Europe in the late Seventies and early Eighties and now a valued member
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Craft fair stalls chance
STALLS are available at a craft and gift fayre organised by the Friends of Derian House Children's Hospice at Newchurch Parish Hall, Culcheth, on Saturday November 5. For further information or to book a stall at £15 contact David Wilde on 0793 067 4567
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Teenager on girl murder charge
A LEIGH teenager was appearing in court on Monday accused of murdering a 10-year-old girl Lauren Pilkington Smith's body was found on July 8, this year in dense undergrowth just 200 yards from her home in Twist Lane. She had been reported missing just
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Mayor hotfoots it for charity
THE Mayor of Wigan defied temperatures of up to 1,200 degrees fahrenheit when he stepped out in support of his chosen charity. Cllr Brian Jarvis joined other brave volunteers when they took part in a fire-walking event on Saturday in aid of Wigan and
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Lessons in healthy meals for pupils
ALL secondary school pupils will be taught how to cook healthy meals under plans put forward by the Government. Technology classes for 11-14 year-olds will be reviewed by the curriculum watchdog to make sure children understand the links between poor
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Pregnant woman in M61 crash drama
A PREGNANT woman was cut free from her car after a six-vehicle motorway smash. Fire crews used cutting equipment to free the woman after the car she was travelling in plunged down an embankment and into a field. Police are investigating the cause of the
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Six held over Wanderers clashes
SIX people were arrested as fighting broke out at Bolton Wanderers' derby clash with Wigan. Police said they were certain at least two "large scale disturbances" had been planned by gangs of rival hooligans but were stopped by a massive police presence
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Sam blast at defensive errors
WIGAN ATHLETIC 2, WANDERERS 1: Boss Sam Allardyce reflected on a derby setback that prevented Wanderers from going second in the Premiership table and said: "I put defeat down to basic defending going wrong, which I did not expect. "We should have kept
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The Paul Jewell Verdict
WIGAN boss Paul Jewell said the derby victory against Wanderers was another major scalp for his side - and shrugged off suggestions that their opponents were suffering from a European hangover. Goals from the outstanding Henri Camara and Lee McCulloch
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We paid a heavy price - Sam
SAM Allardyce admitted Wanderers paid the price for playing attacking football, as they sank to a derby day defeat at the JJB Stadium. The Whites were twice hit on the break, as goals from Henri Camara and Lee McCulloch cancelled out Radhi Jaidi's header
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Sam blast at defensive errors
WIGAN ATHLETIC 2, WANDERERS 1: Boss Sam Allardyce reflected on a derby setback that prevented Wanderers from going second in the Premiership table and said: "I put defeat down to basic defending going wrong, which I did not expect. "We should have kept
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The Big Match Verdict by Gordon Sharrock
WIGAN ATHLETIC 2, WANDERERS 1: No-one can speculate with any confidence, what would have happened had Wanderers been successful in their efforts to coax Henri Camara to the Reebok 15 months ago. Nevertheless, it is fair to assume that, had he not preferred
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Road rage bus driver probe
A BUS driver is to be questioned by his bosses after he was caught on a mobile phone camera giving a V-sign to a motorist. Prestwich couple Robin and Esther Seymour were stunned when the driver of a double-decker First bus made the gesture during an alleged
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Melvin ready to sail into history
MODERN-DAY pioneer Melvin Magnall has twice attempted to sail to the American city of Woodbury - now he is determined to make it third time lucky. The adventurer is preparing to sail thousands of miles to retrace the journey of Tottington Quaker Henry
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Fusiliers' biggest charge
THE countdown has begun. Bury's Fusiliers have just 12 months to raise £1 million or their dreams of a new home in the town will be dashed. As history has proven, the famous Fusiliers have always been more than equal to the challenges the regiment has
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Search is on for Shakers' boss
BURY FC's board of directors have drawn up a shortlist of candidates for the vacant manager's position. The club have received more than 30 applications and expressions of interest since Graham Barrow was dismissed. While they are keeping the identity
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Face to face with pop idol
LIFE-long Donny Osmond fan Heather Jackson has finally got to meet her idol. Heather (40), of Bolton Road, Bury, has been a fan of the former teen star for more than 30 years but had never met him until she went to 'An Evening With Donny Osmond' at the
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Boro fire blanks
RADCLIFFE BORO 0, WHITBY TOWN 1: Poor finishing cost Radcliffe Boro at least a point against Whitby - and consigned Kevin Glendon's men to their eighth defeat of the season. Steve Foster missed a golden opportunity after only 15 minutes, firing wide with
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Boro fire blanks
RADCLIFFE BORO 0, WHITBY TOWN 1: Poor finishing cost Radcliffe Boro at least a point against Whitby - and consigned Kevin Glendon's men to their eighth defeat of the season. Steve Foster missed a golden opportunity after only 15 minutes, firing wide with
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Boys lose out in cup clash
BOLTON Under-15s have been forced to concede their N.U.T. English Schools' Trophy First Round tie to Bradford. The local youngsters are still searching for a manager and with the tie due to be played next weekend, Bolton secretary dave Price has informed
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Disabled passangers need more low buses
I CONGRATULATE First Manchester on taking delivery of a fleet of eight new low floor vehicles (Bolton Evening News, September 27), but I must question why these are being used exclusively on the 575 service between Bolton and Horwich. Why can't these
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Shock at number of AIDS cases
THE number of AIDS cases in Bolton has soared according to new figures. A further 28 people have been diagnosed with the condition or have been told they are HIV positive - taking the total number of people with the disease in the borough to 138. In contrast
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Alek's epic quest for Gladiator sword
A RETIRED boxer has become a warrior once more - after buying a sword seen by millions of people in the blockbuster movie Gladiator. Alek Penarski is a huge fan of the film starring Russell Crowe. And when he was told the sword - one of five used in the
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Kitten thrown off M65 bridge
POLICE in Lancashire are investigating an "appalling act of animal cruelty" after a kitten was thrown off a motorway bridge. Vets are trying to save the life of the kitten which fell 40ft off the bridge over the M65 and smashed into the windscreen of
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Peter Kay on road to festive best-seller
PETER Kay fans are now able to buy the Bolton comic's latest DVD release. Kay will be hoping that the Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere will emulate the sales success of his previous DVDs which have helped to make him one of the country's highest paid entertainers
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Tigers lose Roses clash
SEDGLEY Park lost a chance to climb away from the National League Division One strugglers, losing 33-27 at Otley on Saturday. Full details later
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Most agree over Port Office problem
I PASSED the old general post office building in Crompton Street not long ago and a lady who was posting a letter there said: "They should never have moved from here in the first place". I think most of the people of Bury would agree with her. The question
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How to end traffic chaos
THE traffic chaos at the Heap Bridge roundabout is becoming a total gridlock at times. The only apparent action already taken is to install a tiny yellow box junction which is largely ignored and tinkering with the traffic lights sequence timings to no
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Daisy delight at cup shock
DAISY Hill caused the shock of the FA Vase Second Round as they knocked out First Division Maine Road. Will Archer was the hero, scoring twice in extra time as Daisy Hill came back from 2-1 down to win the tie. Atherton LR will go to a replay against
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Down memory lane
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Fusiliers' biggest charge
THE countdown has begun. Bury's Fusiliers have just 12 months to raise £1 million or their dreams of a new home in the town will be dashed. As history has proven, the famous Fusiliers have always been more than equal to the challenges the regiment has
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Players wanted
DEANE Badminton Club are looking for female players to play for their B and C teams. Anyone interested can contact Kanti Mistry on 07702 7147777.
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Teenager on girl murder charge
A LEIGH teenager was appearing in court on Monday accused of murdering a 10-year-old girl Lauren Pilkington Smith's body was found on July 8, this year in dense undergrowth just 200 yards from her home in Twist Lane. She had been reported missing just
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Mayor hotfoots it for charity
THE Mayor of Wigan defied temperatures of up to 1,200 degrees fahrenheit when he stepped out in support of his chosen charity. Cllr Brian Jarvis joined other brave volunteers when they took part in a fire-walking event on Saturday in aid of Wigan and
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Generous RMI throw it away
LEIGH RMI 0, WORKINGTON TOWN 1: There are some days when not much goes right and Saturday was certainly a case in point for Leigh. There was little between two sides who battled away but failed to finish off any of a number of chances they created, until
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We got out of jail - Casper
CARETAKER manager Chris Casper said there were no celebrations in the Bury dressing room after Simon Whaley snatched a point in the 1-1 draw against Lincoln. The young midfielder snatched a 90th minute equaliser for the Shakers, but Casper refused to
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Peter Kay on road to festive best-seller
PETER Kay fans are now able to buy the Bolton comic's latest DVD release. Kay will be hoping that the Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere will emulate the sales success of his previous DVDs which have helped to make him one of the country's highest paid entertainers
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Website live report: Wanderers' brought down to earth
WIGAN ATHLETIC 2, WANDERERS 1: Euro heroes and Premiership high-flyers Wanderers were brought down to earth by their near neighbours who they last played in the old Third Division more than a decade ago. After a first-half in which Latics could have been
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How they rated
WHO did what JUSSI JAASKELAINEN 7 Could do little to stop the goals; magnificent saves from Francis and Roberts kept Wanderers in with a shout. TAL BEN HAIM 6 Out of position but still worked hard; unfortunate that his clearance teed up McCulloch for
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Kick by kick
HOW the action unfolded at the JJG Stadium 1 min: Camara gives an early warning of the pace of the Wigan attack, racing away from Jaidi and N'Gotty and forcing Gardner into an important interception. 28 mins: Jaidi climbs high to get a telling touch to
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Badminton players wanted
DEANE Badminton Club are looking for female players to play for their B and C teams. Anyone interested can contact Kanti Mistry on 07702 7147777.
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Alek's epic quest for Gladiator sword
A RETIRED boxer has become a warrior once more - after buying a sword seen by millions of people in the blockbuster movie Gladiator. Alek Penarski is a huge fan of the film starring Russell Crowe. And when he was told the sword - one of five used in the
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Groom lets train take the strain
BRIDEGROOM Matthew Watson began married life on the right tracks by arriving for his wedding on a steam train. Matthew, who lives in Ramsbottom, and Amy tied the knot at St Paul's Church in Ramsbottom after five years of dating. Matthew decided to break
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New GPs on their way
PATIENTS concerned about the lack of doctors in two areas of Bury have been told there will soon be new GPs to treat them. Mile Lane Health Centre and Woodbank Surgery have both lost GPs this year due to retirements and resignations, and patients were
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Town centre space fears
MORE multi-storey car parks could be built in Bury in response to a looming lack of parking space. Plans to redevelop the town centre will leave Bury short of 800-plus bays while work takes place. While the number of places will ultimately rise, there
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Tommy's Great Trek back home
A FATHER-of-three who was born in China is preparing to return to his homeland for the first time in almost 50 years - all in the name of charity. Tommy Kwan (55), of Bent Fold Drive, Unsworth, was born in Guangdong, southern China, and moved to England
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Fake cigs seized in shop raids
TRADING Standards officers have seized a large quantity of counterfeit cigarettes from three shops in the borough. And tests on the products have revealed that the fake cigarettes, as well as containing cheap tobacco, had traces of rats urine and droppings
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Stink over firm conversion
A FIRM converting a disused Bury tip into a greenfield site say they are running out of time and money to complete the project. The Environment Agency has stopped the work because of complaints about the smell coming from the site. But the firm and local
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Daisy delight at cup shock
DAISY Hill caused the shock of the FA Vase Second Round as they knocked out First Division Maine Road. Will Archer was the hero, scoring twice in extra time as Daisy Hill came back from 2-1 down to win the tie. Atherton LR will go to a replay against
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We got out of jail - Casper
CARETAKER manager Chris Casper said there were no celebrations in the Bury dressing room after Simon Whaley snatched a point in the 1-1 draw against Lincoln. The young midfielder snatched a 90th minute equaliser for the Shakers, but Casper refused to
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Generous RMI throw it away
LEIGH RMI 0, WORKINGTON TOWN 1: There are some days when not much goes right and Saturday was certainly a case in point for Leigh. There was little between two sides who battled away but failed to finish off any of a number of chances they created, until
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Shakers escape with late Whaley strike
SHAKERS 1, LINCOLN 1: Shakers dug in and eventually salvaged an unlikely point in the final minute but this was no repeat of the good display that earned three points against Bristol Rovers. Big, physical and direct, Lincoln enjoyed the best of the game
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Stanley home form is a Grave concern
AND so it continues. Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman had appealed for his side not to allow their home form to let them down as it did last season, and ditch their Gravesend and Northfleet hoodoo. But it returned to haunt the Reds on Saturday
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Tree pruning a big loss
WHEN I first moved to the Lowercroft area of Bury some 30 years ago one of the things that I thought attractive about the area was the two beautiful trees located in the Rose and Crown pub car park. Sadly, some time ago, one of these was cut down for,
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Watch for the green traffic light
WHAT is the point of the "Watch For The Green Man" road safety campaign when drivers let school kids cross the road when the red man is showing! This happened last Friday at the Pelican crossing on Manchester Road near the junction with Knowsley Street
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West Ham date fixed
THE Carling Cup third round tie at home to West Ham will be played on Wednesday, October 26 (kick off 8pm).
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No such thing as bad publicity?
They say that there is no such thing as bad publicity. After appearing in Peter Doherty's Fifth Column two weeks running, with photograph, I am not so sure. I know the Council Official who was responsible for this dastardly deed and he can be sure that
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Barnardo's charity shop needs your help
AS your readers may be aware, Barnardo's Charity Shop on Market Street in Bury, has recently suffered several set-backs, including closure for a short time, due to staff shortages. We are now open and up and running with a complete new seasons stock of
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Put the pleasant back into our green land
IN response to Mrs C Salmon wondering how long we have to wait before we get speed cameras on Lumb Carr Road? ('Driver was still in hospital', Letters, September 22). Basically, government criteria require, that without special circumstances, a camera
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Precious little to be proud of
YOUR correspondent, Jeff Lewis ('Song is the best form of patriotism', Letters September 22) writes that he cannot understand my statement in my letter ('Jerusalem brought a refreshing change to shopping', September 15) regarding my observation that it
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Special delivery in time for Christmas
BURY is to finally get a town centre post office - but customers will have to wait until Christmas to use it. Planning chiefs reluctantly rubber stamped an application by the Royal Mail to temporarily site a portable cabin in Kay Gardens at their meeting
