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Playing in the country
FUN in the country is one of the memories Mr Allan Crossley has of his childhood in Radcliffe. Allan, who now lives in Little Lever, wrote down some recollections of life as a youngster living off Bolton Road in the 1930s and 40s. One of his strongest
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Sporting archive 25 years ago from the Bury Times week ending March 7
BURY FC: A superb rearguard action by backs-to-the-wall Bury brought home a point from Bramall Lane where they withstood tremendous pressure from promotion hopefuls Sheffield United. For thirty minutes or so it was almost one-way traffic as John Forrest's
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Cuba set to be a prime site
PROPERTY specialist Nolan Redshaw has negotiated the purchase of Cuba Industrial Estate on behalf of Rawtenstall building company B & E Boys. The estate, near the M66 motorway on the Rossendale and Bury boundary, is a strategic purchase as the company
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Sainsbury's sales rise for third time
THE recovery of supermarket group Sainsbury's looks on track after it reported a third consecutive quarter of like-for-like sales growth. The UK's third-biggest supermarket chain said it would achieve a 2.8 per cent rise in petrol-excluded sales for the
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Down memory lane at Radcliffe Probus Club
ON March 30, our guest speaker was Scott Berry and his subject was "More Radcliffe Then and Now". Although he had lived in Farnworth all his life, a retired schoolteacher and historian, Scott's knowledge of Radcliffe was indeed something very special.
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Town's great swimming hero
RADCLIFFE has a proud history of swimming and 50 years ago said farewell to one of its greatest champions. It was in February 1955 that David Billington, who had broken many records in the sport,died. Right until the last, he had been a swimming instructor
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Playing when the walking was over
FORMER Radcliffian Ian Howarth has recollections of the town's Whit Walks that date back to the early 1930s. Particularly fond in his memories are the games that youngsters would play when all the walking was done. Pupils from both St Mary's and Radcliffe
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Last letter from the trenches
A LETTER from the trenches tells the poignant story of a First World War soldier who was all too aware of his likely fate. Private Thomas Hubbard wrote a letter to his father two weeks before an allied attack on Montauban, Flanders. Aged 24, he was fatally
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Milkman Richard has no complaints
THE SOUND of horses' hooves every morning was a familiar one to customers of one well-loved Radcliffe milkman. Mr Richard Greenhalgh, of Outwood Farm, was the oldest milk roundsman in the town half a century ago. He was also one of only two farmers in
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Fountain gave rector hope for town's future
"A LITTLE oasis in our desert", was the description given to Radcliffe's first public monument -- an ornate drinking fountain writes Richard Connor Those were the words of the Rector of Radcliffe Rev Stanley Swinburne, a very outspoken man. Chronicling
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Delving into your family history
YOUR family's history probably isn't something you think about on a daily basis, but wouldn't you love to know more about your ancestral line? Many of us have heard tales of brilliant, adventurous or just plain bad relatives, often from grandparents during
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From the Bury Times of Tuesday, September 19, 1978
BURY FC: Things went from bad to worst for Bury when they suffered another home defeat. This time, Watford inflicted a 2-1 loss on the Gigg Lane outfit. Watford star Luther Blissett was a real thorn in Bury's side throughout and it was against the run
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From the Bury Times of Wednesday, October 14, 1953
BURY FC: BURY'S poor form of late continued when they lost 1-0 to Rotherham in a result that leaves them teetering dangerously above the Division Two danger-zone. On the other hand, Rotherham went to the top of the table after this dour game. Imlach returned
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When the post was a family affair
POSTAL services in the Radcliffe Hall area were a family affair for more than a half-century. The district post office, which faces possible closure, provided a source of employment for most members of the Clegg and Finney family at some point. John Finney
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Soldier who reminds generations of the Fusiliers' finest hour
HE is the lone Fusilier, standing proudly waving his battle helmet triumphantly in the air and his rifle, with bayonet fixed, held firmly in his other hand. He reminds all who make their way into Bury town centre of the borough's links to the Lancashire
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From the Bury Times of Friday April 14, 1978
BURY FC: Bury are hoping centre half Bill Tucker will be back at the heart of their defence for tomorrow's visit to Sealand Road where they face a Chester side with one of the most remarkable playing records in the Football League. Tucker is still feeling
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Credits roll for the last time
THE silver screen had already faded to grey for the last time, bringing an end to more than 90 years of cinema history in Whitefield. And this week, the Mayfair building was finally razed to the ground. Bulldozers have been at the Bury Old Road site for
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Celebrating 100 years of perfection
AS you might well know, this year brings the 100th anniversary of the founding of the most prestigious company in the history of the motor industry writes Roy Brooks This, of course, being none other than Rolls-Royce -- a name that quickly became synonymous
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Keep carnage off the road
CAN I add the name of RoadPeace - the national charity for road crash victims - to Jackie Gavin's call for slower speeds (More speed cameras, not body counts - October 4). The charity is largely made up of bereaved and injured victims of excessive and
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Recycling was not a priority for Labour
THE letter by Cllr Nick Peel (Bolton Evening News, October) is pretty rich, coming from a representative of the Labour Party which gave no priority at all to recycling. It is because of their inactivity while in office that we have to move quickly to
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Open air
BURY RAMBLERS: Sunday, October 9: Ickornshaw and the Pinnacles (13 miles moderate/strenuous). Meet Bury Interchange car park 9am. Leaders: Harry and Arlene Waddington (01282 615418). BURY HF: Saturday walk (6 to 8 miles). Meet Tenters Street car park
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Bowls
Bury parks ladies' league Afternoon League Results Ainsworth 133(7) Openshaw 133(5) E. Brown 21, L. Salmon 20; M. Gill 21, M. McCann 8; A. Williams 20, E. French 21; A. Lees 21, B. Lord 11; E. Heap 21, J. Turnbull 16; R. Hunter 21, D. Walmsley 15; O.
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On this day Friday October 7th
1871: The Great Chicago Fire began, in which 250 were killed and 95,000 made homeless. 1920: Oxford University admitted its first 100 women for degrees. 1922: The first royal broadcast was made by the Prince of Wales, on 2LO, 11 days before it changed
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Standians miss out on win
With the league being as tight as it is at the moment, Standians could ill afford to drop any points going into the October's four games. So, dropping two points away to Droylsden was the worse possible start to an important month in the club's season
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Late strike rescues Hey's
As manager Adie Moran left the pitch at the end of 90 minutes he was heard to say to supporters that his side had, "Got out of jail," and he was not kidding. Heys put in one of their worst performances for a long time, and were second best all over the
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World wide cake
LAST week's geography lesson for the children of St Andrew's Methodist Primary School was to create a map of the world.10 years ago from the Evening News October 7, 1995 And they iced it on to a giant, 50-candle, birthday cake. Christian Aid celebrated
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Stretch yourself for a good cause
PEOPLE in Prestwich are invited to have a relaxing morning in aid of charity. A special fundraising yoga class will take place at the Longfield Suite on Saturday, October 22. Money raised from the event will go towards the St George's Centre in Salford
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Telly switch to digital now in view
DIGITAL TV is scheduled to be introduced throughout Prestwich and Whitefield in 2009. Dates for the switchover to digital-only television have been announced by the Government and will take place between 2008 and 2012 by ITV region. Granada, which serves
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Too little, too late
A MOTHER who is battling breast cancer fears the introduction of wonder drug Herceptin on the NHS could be "too little, too late". Amanda D'argue, of Winchester Road, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in July and has been told by
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Escaped horse caught on road
A HORSE was spotted wandering down a busy main road in Bolton on Thursday. The animal had escaped from a field off St Helens Road, near Smethurst Lane, Daubhill, shortly after 11am. Motorists were forced to drive around the horse until it was recaptured
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Muslims to learn about Malcolm X
THE legacy of American civil rights leader Malcolm X will be discussed at a special event at the Bolton Muslim Girls' School on Sunday, October 16. Speakers include Kevin Ovenden, author of Malcolm X: Socialism and Black Nationalism, and Nafisa Salaam
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Jody on the move
FORMER Radcliffe Boro favourite Jody Banim has signed for Conference North side Stalybridge Celtic. The striker, who Boro sold to Shrewsbury for £20,000 in 2003, has joined from Celtics Tameside neighbours Droylsden for a fee believed to be in the region
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Blind driver gears up for world record
A HORWICH computer firm is backing a bid by Mike Newman to break his own blind landspeed world record. Scan Computers International Ltd, on Middlebrook Enterprise Park, is sponsoring Mike's attempt to hit 200mph and smash his current world record of 144mph
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10 years for Friends of Chernobyl
A GROUP of volunteers from Blackrod has paid a visit to Belarus to meet children affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Five members of Blackrod Friends of Chernobyl's Children visited Mogilev to meet the families of some of the children who
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Tickets for Baggies clash on sale now
TICKETS for Wanderers home Premiership game against West Brom on Sunday, October 23, went on sale today. Holders of Lifeline or club memberships have priority until open sale starts next Tuesday. Tickets can be purchased by post, with applications including
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Internet child abuse clampdown
GREATER Manchester Police and the NSPCC have joined forces to tackle the escalating problem of child abuse on the internet. In the first project of its kind in the country, a 'cyberbeat' project called E-spy combines the investigation expertise of officers
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Supermarket construction underway
THE first Sainsbury's supermarket in the Greater Manchester area was under construction in Prestwich.From the Guide files of October 3, 1980. The Longfield Centre store was being welcomed for providing 140 jobs for local residents. HIGHFIELD Road residents
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No ripples in river report
EVERYTHING is flowing smoothly for local housing association Rivers. This is reinforced in the annual report and accounts for the year ending March 31 just published by Rivers (Hillock) Housing Association Ltd. The company, which has properties in Whitefield
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Soccer enterprise
FOOTBALL is big business both on and off the pitch. So when it comes to teaching youngsters about the importance of enterprise, the world of football should rightly play a part. Pupils at Philips High School in Whitefield have been able to combine the
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Camera club
The judge for Prestwich Co-op Camera Club's October Assignment For Prints and Slides was one of our own members - ex-chairman Roy Taylor. He approached this task with a little concern - particularly when he found there were 33 prints entered, which is
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It's just like watching Mills
QUOTE of the week was Stuart Pearce's summing up of Danny Mill's 25-yard missile of a goal against Everton last week. "It was a wonder goal. Pele would have been proud of a strike like that." Pearce has done some great things as manager of Manchester
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Weak Sven won't lead us to glory
ENGLAND could qualify for the World Cup if results go their way on Saturday. But what are the chances of winning the ultimate prize in football next year with a meek manager and second-rate squad players? I'm a fan of Eriksson's ability to get England
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Boro duo off to Leek
RADCLIFFE Boro manager Kevin Glendon has sent midfielder Martyn Forrest and Matt Edgington on loan to fellow UniBond Premier League side Leek Town. The pair are away from the Inn2gether Stadium for a month and Glendon sees it as a chance for them to freshen
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Billiards: Bury Amateur League
THE opening games of the 2005-2006 Bury Amateur Billiards League got underway in the last couple of weeks. Walshaw Con B lead the table having won both of their opening matches. St Mary's A have also got off to a reasonable start with seven points. Dobbies
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Apoint taken at Matlock: Matlock Town 1, Radcliffe boro 1
UniBond Premier League: Prolific striker Steve Foster struck a well taken 64th minute equaliser to earn Boro a point and make up for their opening day home defeat by the Gladiators. The night had not started off well for Radcliffe who arrived only 25
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Bury & DistricT League: George Ward cup final
The final of the George Ward Cup took place under floodlights at Prestwich Bowling Club.The outcome of the match was as follows: TOTTINGTON CON B 156(0) BLACK LANE 141(8) J Carr 20, J Sandiford 21; M Stretch 21, N Brookfield 20; M Howard 12, J Derby 21
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Heavy price is paid for missed chances
IF this game had been a boxing bout, the referee would have called it off at half-time - such was the dominance of Boro - but a failure to finish their chances proved costly as struggling Whitby staged the perfect smash-and-grab raid to clinch all three
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The hard life of a 20-something by Nicola Mostyn
DO you imagine that the life of a 20-something is a fun, pleasurable thing? Think it's all about getting drunk, taking gap years (or, in a friend of mine's case, a gap decade), playing video games, watching too much TV, drinking, wearing designer clothes
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What makes you so interesting? By Andrew Mosley
MY bit-part role in a modern combination remake of Wuthering Heights / Romeo & Juliet was going well. So well, that I could quite understand how the lead character in Ricky Gervais's new comedy, Extras, became obsessed with attempting to win minor
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Makes me feel like throwing up by Fred Shawcross
SHARON Osbourne is the woman of the moment, or so it seems from the column inches devoted to her, particularly in the tabloids. She has a book to sell, of course, which accounts for her "sensational" admission in one national daily that she has suffered
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Meeting on disabled services
A MAJOR shake-up of services for disabled children is taking place - and the public is being urged to have its say. Two public meetings have been called where parents, carers and voluntary groups can make their voice heard, especially on proposals concerning
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Man jailed for indecent assault on two girls
A 37-year-old man has been jailed for three years after being convicted of indecently assaulting two young girls in his former Radcliffe home. Kevin Cook (37), who now lives in Leeds, denied four charges of intimately touching two girls, both aged around
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Are bakers game for FC cake?
MONOPOLY chiefs wanted to have their cake and eat it when they approached Radcliffe bakery Newmans. Confectionery couple Gary and Val Newman, who have been running their firm from the Turks Road shop for eight years, were asked to bake celebration cakes
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Will these pipe dreams improve our town?
WHEN I looked at the artists plan for the St Helena Town Centre, my first reaction was that it was a reconstruction of the old Velvet Walks slums demolished years ago. All I can think, is that the local authority are experiencing pipe dreams, and never
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My fight against breast cancer
Breast cancer is not exclusive to women. One man who beat the disease speaks to Karen Stephen. BACK in June, 1993, Derek Worthington noticed a tenderness around his left nipple. He thought nothing of it, and the then 59-year-old continued his normal life
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Centurions in player wrangle
LEIGH Centurions have got caught up in a tangle of red tape as they continue to put together a squad for 2006. Leigh have agreed terms with Oldham's Cook Island internationals, Tere Glassie and Jonathan 'Dana' Wilson, but must fight a counter-claim from
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Beauty night helps Cancer research
A BEAUTY night in aid of Cancer Research UK will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 6pm at Dawn Marsdenr's Hair Studio, 547 Chorley New Road, Horwich. The event will include hair, make-up and nail demonstrations. Tickets are priced £5 and available from
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Boss Molyneaux aims for Mour
FORGET Accrington Stanley in the next round - Rossendale United manager Mark Molyneaux already has his sights set on an FA Cup semi-final showdown with Jose Mourinho's Premiership giants Chelsea! The comment may have been in a tongue in cheek manner,
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Young inmates' 5 hour rampage
INMATES rioted at Hindley Young Offenders Institution, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. Scores of other prisoners had to be evacuated to other jails as a result of the disturbance which lasted more than five hours. Detectives from Greater
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Shooting of a shopper: No charges laid
A MAN arrested over the shooting of a woman in a busy shopping street will not face any charges. Janet Scott, aged 42, was hitin the back of her right thigh from close range as she looked through a jewellers shop window on Manchester's King Street. The
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A real globetrotter
AN ADVENTURER from Bolton has embarked on an epic 6,000 mile horseback journey along the ancient Asian silk routes. Steve McCutcheon saddled up this week for a record-breaking attempt by riding 6,000 miles through Pakistan to China. He will be taking
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Author visits library
YOUNG bookworms are invited to Bury Library on Saturday, October 15, for a fun-packed afternoon. Three-to-six-year-olds and their parents will have the opportunity to meet childrens author Jo Marsden, who will be reading her new book, Hoo Ha House.
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A big baby is Octagon bound
OVER the coming year, Bolton's award-winning Octagon Theatre will present a series of issue-based productions from six of the UK's leading theatre companies for young people. Under the title of the Co-op Young People's Theatre Programme, the first of
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New boy set for FA Cup call-up
LEIGH RMI's new signing Leon Mike will make the starting line-up, if he recovers from a slight hamstring strain, for the FA Cup third qualifying round tie at home to Gainsborough Trinity. The former Manchester City and Aberdeen striker impressed, despite
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Museum hosts day of the dinsoaur
A SPECIAL day of activities is to be held at Bolton Museum to mark the 100th anniversary of the naming of Tyrannosaurus Rex. There will be a wide variety of events for all the family in the Museum's Clore Activity Space on Saturday, October 8, including
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Local football fixtures
Air Miles Manchester League FIXTURES: Premier Division: AFC Blackley v East Manchester; Atherton Town v Breightmet United; Dukinfield Town v Hindsford AFC; Rochdale Sacred Heart v Irlam MS; Wilmslow Albion v Springhead; Wythenshawe Amateurs v Avro. Division
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Tipton poised for comeback
STRIKER Matthew Tipton could be in line for a recall at Rushden and Diamonds this evening after coming through a full 90 minutes for the reserves. The former Oldham and Macclesfield man's groin problem has shown no reaction following the 5-0 defeat to
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Memories of the soldier heroes of W Beach
SOLDIERS old and new united to commemorate Bury's brave and fearless Lancashire Fusiliers. Eight-nine years ago to the very day, April 25, hundreds of local "boys" were slaughtered as they stormed the Turkish held beaches at Gallipoli during the First
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On this day - February 7
1845: The Portland Vase, a Roman cameo glass vase dating from the 1st century BC, was smashed by a drunken visitor to the British Museum. 1924: Helena Normanton became the first woman barrister to practise at the Old Bailey. 1943: Americans were restricted
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January 17: This week in 1978 25 years ago
LOST WAGES: Security guard George Glover was attacked, gagged and bound and £800 in wages stolen from him while he was on duty at the Stubbins firm of Scapa Porrit Ltd. Mr Glover was found three hours later by another employee of the firm. The money was
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November 8 - this week in 1977
SUITS YOU SIR!: For the third year running, Andrew Tryfon of Apollo Avenue, Sunny Bank, was among the top award winners at the British Federation of Merchant Tailors' annual show and competition in London. The 37-year-old beat the best that Saville Row
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This week in 1978 - Feb 21
JERSEY JUMPERS: Fed up with heavy taxes, three local men left Bury to live and work in what they described as "the promised land". . . Jersey. Brothers Howard (21) and David Williams (25) of Cotswold Crescent, Bury, and Tony Martin (21) from Kenmore Road
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Today's the day - January 24
AD41: Roman emperor, Caligula, was assassinated. 1890: The first train passed over the Forth Bridge. 1900: The world's oldest badminton club was founded in Newcastle. 1916: The American Supreme Court ruled that income tax was unconstitutional. 1935: Beer
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On this day - October 11
1899: The Boer War began. 1939: Albert Einstein warned American president Franklin Roosevelt of the possibilities of the atomic bomb. 1948: The BBC broadcast from Downing Street for the first time. 1957: The largest radio telescope in the world was switched
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Miners' tales shared after family reunion
AN effort to unearth details of her family history proved successful for one reader living in Yorkshire. Mrs Irene Coyle, of Doncaster, wanted to trace ancestors from Radcliffe named Leach. The family were known to have earned their living in coal mining
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On this day - December 6
1492: Columbus discovered Hispaniola, now known as Haiti and the Dominican Republic. 1768: The first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica was published in Scotland. 1774: Austria became the first nation to introduce a state education system. 1877:
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November 22 - this week in 1977
STRIKE A LIGHT: Bury's striking firemen revealed plans for a mass resignation was being considered. They claimed to have public opinion on their side in the fight for better pay and conditions. However, they felt that the longer the strike went on, the
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This week (April 4) in 1978 25 years ago
COACH SMASH: A coach carrying Tottenham Hotspur supporters home after their teams 2-1 defeat at Burnley had one of its windows smashed by stone while parked in Walmersley Road, Bury. COLLAPSE: Angry residents of Britain Street, Bury, are due to hold a
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Labour not so happy 50 years ago
FROM THE RADCLIFFE TIMES, MAY 13, 1955: While Labour retained their hold over Bury South in last week's General Election, they were being commiserated 50 years ago as the Municipal Party swept to power in Radcliffe. The Municipal Party won every seat
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Today's the day - January 17
1773: Captain Cook's Resolution became the first ship to cross the Antarctic Circle. 1827: The Duke of Wellington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. 1912: English explorer Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole. Norwegian, Roald
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Burt Lancaster on film
From the Radcliffe Times, April 7, 1955: The Belles of St Trinians was being enjoyed by cinema-goers at the Odeon in Radcliffe, while Burt Lancaster wowed the ladies in His Majesty OKeefe at the Picturedrome. The 155th anniversary of the Radcliffe Close
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Plea to preserve a piece of Tottington school past
TOTTINGTON District Civic Society is a step closer to preserving another piece of the village's history. For the past few years, the society has been campaigning to have the foundation stone of Tottington's first school restored. The stone dates back
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50,000 turn up for 'Grand National'
A CROWD of almost 50,000 people attended the Ainsworth "Grand National" at Nab Gate in 1955, but for the fourth year running, the rain turned the course into a quagmire. Hundreds arrived early with picnic hampers and blankets to make a day of it, but
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Volunteers praised at opening ceremony
ANOTHER institution in the town was celebrating the opening of a new headquarters 50 years ago this week (May 26). Radcliffe's Civil Defence Corps were opening their new training and social centre at Allen's Green. Civil defence leaders from surrounding
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Daisy Hill out to topple United
DAISY Hill will be running the gauntlet of 3,000 FC United fans as they visit Gigg Lane on Saturday. The forecasted drop in public interest in United's spin-off club, created by the Premiership giants' disaffected supporters, has failed to materialise
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Under-14s kick off new season at Turton High
BOLTON Under-14s bid to make a winning start to their season when they take on Warrington at Turton High School on Saturday, kick-off 10.30am. Bolton, who were without an Under 14s representative side last season, completed their trials last weekend and
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Glendon happy to sit back and watch Boro go
RADCLIFFE Boro manager Kevin Glendon is delighted with the way his side have started to turn round their fortunes. Boro have conceded just two goals in four games, and Glendon say they have nothing to fear when they travel to Ilkeston on Saturday (kick-off
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Sporting archive 50 years ago from the Bury Times week ending March 12
BURY FC: Two goals from Stan Pearson and one from Doug Fletcher earned the Shakers a 3-2 victory over Derby County at the Racecourse Ground. Bury lined up: Conway, Wilson, Redman, Daniel, Nielson, Bardsley, Robinson, Clarke, Fletcher, Pearson, Law. The
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Boots sell-offs raise £3bn
Boots unveiled its second major deal of the week after raising £1.93 billion from the sale of its business making Nurofen and Strepsils. Reckitt Benckiser, the company behind consumer and household products such as Lemsip and Harpic, beat strong competition
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Enterprise in country
A COMPETITION has been launched by the Rural Innovation Support Network to find the North-west's Rural Entrepreneur of the Year. The competition is open to business people based in the countryside who can demonstrate how a new invention or method of working
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Custard pies fly thick and fast
SOAP manufacturer Acdoco helped Bolton Lads and Girls Club to clean up after a bumper custard pie battle. The sponsored event at Bolton Arena saw 20 people throwing 3,320 pies in two minutes 20 seconds, raising money for the Bolton Lads and Girls Club
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From the Bury Times of Friday August 11, 1978
TWO talented teenagers currently knocking on the first team door at Gigg Lane are Craig Madden and Paul Hilton. Craig, aged 19, was born in Gorton and played his early football at Dialstone Comprehensive School in Stockport. He went into the plastering
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A healthier place to live
SMOKE pollution was still heavy, but the air was gradually clearing for townsfolk 50 years ago. These were the findings of a report by health experts, who had been making visits to factories as well as compiling statistics on the well-being of inhabitants
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Tribute tour to pupils who gave their lives
BOYS and staff from Bury Grammar School have dedicated a plaque to the 97 former pupils who died in the First World War. The dedication service was held at St George's Memorial Church in Ypres, Belgium, at the end of the school's tenth anniversary battlefields
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Sparkling clogs and washday Monday
DAILY and weekly routines as a youngster are still etched in the memory of Mr Allan Crossley. Allan, who now lives in Little Lever, wrote down some of his recollections of life as a youngster living on Knob Row, off Bolton Road, with his parents and younger
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Help us celebrate 150th anniversary
JULY 7 is the date the Bury Times celebrates its 150th birthday, a century and a half since founder John Heap first set his presses rolling in Union Square. To celebrate, we will be producing a special souvenir edition of the Bury Times on that day, recalling
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Boatyard built yachts and racing dinghies
IT may lie far from the sea, but Radcliffe has been home to more than one boat building yard in its time. Most well known was the lifeboat builders at Allens Green, which was bombed on Christmas Eve, 1944. But less famous was another yard where yachts
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Open air
BURY RAMBLERS: Sunday, October 9: Ickornshaw and the Pinnacles (13 miles moderate/strenuous). Meet Bury Interchange car park 9am. Leaders: Harry and Arlene Waddington (01282 615418). BURY HF: Saturday walk (6 to 8 miles). Meet Tenters Street car park
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Harlequins clash ticket details
LONDON'S Park Lane may be familiar to many of Harlequins' players, officials and supporters, but Sedgley Park's Park Lane ground in Whitefield will be a new experience for the majority of the capital's glamour rugby team. Quins visit north Manchester
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Tipton poised for comeback
STRIKER Matthew Tipton could be in line for a recall at Rushden and Diamonds this evening after coming through a full 90 minutes for the reserves. The former Oldham and Macclesfield man's groin problem has shown no reaction following the 5-0 defeat to
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Man in petrol station attack terror
A 19-YEAR-OLD cashier was threatened by a robber brandishing a hammer. The victim was working at the BP Safeway service station in Wigan Road, Deane, when a man with a black scarf wrapped around his face came in shortly before 9.30pm on Thursday night
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Community arts showcase
LEIGH'S top artistic talents and community groups have showcased their work in a celebration of arts in the community. They performed at "The Arts Factor", a borough-wide event, organised by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, at St Joseph's Hall, Leigh,
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Hospice hosts halloween ball
LIVE tarantulas, snakes and and owls will be on show at a charity Halloween event. Wigan and Leigh Scope is holding a fancy dress Halloween ball at the Aspull Civic Hall on Friday, October 28. As well as games and a scariest pumpkin competition, there
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Hospice boost
Nearly £100 was raised for Wigan and Leigh Hospice during a coffee morning and bring and buy sale organised by L. Heyes Funeral Services, on Chapel Street in Leigh. Steve McCarthy, manager, said: "The event was a huge success and I would like to thank
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Undertakers help boost coffee morning
A FUNERAL home has raised more than £240 for charity by taking part in a coffee morning. Hall and Heyes Funeral Services, in Higher Market, Farnworth, took part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning, as part of Macmillan Cancer Relief's annual campaign
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Drink-driving costs man new job
A MOTORIST was offered a job as a travelling salesman - just a day after he was caught for drink-driving. Keith Pilkington told Bury magistrates: "I'm so angry and annoyed with myself. I know I'm not going to get that job now." The bench banned him from
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Boro race night
RADCLIFFE Boro Supporters Club are hosting a race night at the Boro club on Friday November, 4. Entry is £1 and there are horses available for sponsorship. Email graham@radcliffeborough.com for more details Also, the club is holding a comedy night on
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Creative fun at The Big Draw
MEMBERS of the public will be invited to find their artistic side from Monday when The Big Draw begins in Crompton Place shopping centre in Bolton. Each afternoon from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, artists will be helping everyone to try creating their own art work
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10 years for Friends of Chernobyl
A GROUP of volunteers from Blackrod has paid a visit to Belarus to meet children affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Five members of Blackrod Friends of Chernobyl's Children visited Mogilev to meet the families of some of the children who
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Radcliffe Pool League
THERE will be a delegates meeting Saturday 12.30pm at the Masons Arms, Sion Street, Radcliffe for collection of rule books, match cards etc. There are still a couple of places to fill in the lower divisions and any team wishing to register at this late
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Charities see funds blossom
TWO charities are quids in thanks to Horwich Flower Club's blooming marvellous fund-raising. The club's 179 members have worked hard for two years to raise nearly £3,000. And this week the Air Ambulance Service and the Make A Wish Foundation were both
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Charity fun day has them tickled pink
STAFF at NatWest in Bolton looked pretty in pink to bank more than £200 for charity on Thursday. The branch held a fun day to support Breakthrough for Breast Cancer. Staff enjoyed a fundraising breakfast and took part in games and raffles, while customers
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Whites linked with defender
WANDERERS could be set to swoop for long-time defensive target Traianos Dellas. The Greek defender, who was released by Roma in the summer, has also been linked with Spurs and Portsmouth. Sam Allardyce is keen to boost his defensive options, after admitting
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50 years ago from the Radcliffe Times of October 7, 1995
Dirk Bogarde starred in Doctor at Sea at the Odeon in Radcliffe this week 50 years ago, while Deborah Kerr and Robert Taylor took the leads in Quo Vadis at the Picturedrome. More than 200 people took part in the Radcliffe Shopping Week whist drive held
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Relate appeal for volunteers
AN organisation which gives relationship counselling is appealing for willing volunteers to come forward. Relate in Bury is anxious to recruit more would-be counsellors and people with skills in management, public relations, law and other sectors to serve
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Councillor banned over 'gagging' row
WHITEFIELD Councillor Alan Matthews has been suspended for two weeks for bringing the council into disrepute. And the Labour councillor has been ordered to write a letter of apology to Tory member Yvonne Creswell after "gagging" her at a meeting. Coun
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Action group formed to fight school move
RESIDENTS opposed to relocating King David Junior School to Heaton Park have formed an action group. As reported in the Guide, the proposal to build a new primary school on the current Parkside Training Centre site has been met with concern by a number
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Get value for maoney at Dale
I'VE never seen him play, but just going from the statistics for League Two, Rochdale's Grant Holt is already one of my favourite players. How's this for an all action performer. He's the second leading goalscorer, he has had the most shots on target
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Nolan calls an end to timewasters
KEVIN Nolan's impatience with players from foreign teams feigning injury seems to be rubbing off on the rest of the Premiership. There was nothing unsporting about Nolan's refusal to kick the ball out when yet another Lokomotiv Plovdiv player dived to
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Darts: England team are in town
ANDY O'Sullivan MBE, will present a cheque for £2,000 to St Ann's Hospice on behalf of organiser, Lancashire darts chairman, Jim Rhodes at the Shirt Club, Hampson Street, Radcliffe, on Friday, October 21 at 7.45pm. A full England team, led by world ranked
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Danny plays for keeps!
RADCLIFFE Boro keeper Danny Hurst has set his sights on a return to first-team action, after signing a new two-year contract with Kevin Glendon's side. The 23-year-old stopper has been sidelined recently with a broken wrist sustained in the pre-season
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Marauders mauled by classy Radcliffe
After a closely fought first half, in which Boro battled against the elements and a competitive Marauders team to slowly seize the initiative, Boro gave a scintillating display of attacking football in the second to record an emphatic win. The early stages
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Football: Bury and Radcliffe
Junior League: results under-12 division onE Bolton Lads & Girls 12A 5, Little Lever 0; Farnworth Boys A 1, Marauders 4. DIVISION TWO Stand Athletic 9, Radcliffe Jnrs 3; Farnworth Boys 5, Bolton Lads & Girls Yellow 3; Marauders Swifts 4, Bolton
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You only cry wolf once at £60 a time by Andrew Mosley
SOME 'folks', as George W might refer to them, just don't know when they've got it good. Of a morning this particular twosome tend to run around in circles, chasing each other, fighting, heading off into places they shouldn't and taking advantage of the
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Tales of the not so magnificent Sven by Fred Shawcross
SOMEONE in the gutter press is out to get Sven Goran Eriksson. You have the man's word for it. The England manager says that the tabloids are responsible for a campaign to unship him from his high profile and extremely well-paid job. However, displaying
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Former newsagent fined over waste
A FORMER Radcliffe newsagent is the latest person to be brought to court under a Bury Council crackdown on 'enviro-crime'. Malcolm Brookes, who ran the M & C News shop in Ainsworth Road, pleaded guilty to depositing controlled waste on unlicensed
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How writers HooHa saved kids' nursery
A CHILDREN'S author who saved Radcliffe Day Nursery from being closed in 1976 has released a new book inspired by her struggle to save the building. Jo Marsden, who moved to Radcliffe in the early 1970s, set the template for HooHa House some 19 years
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Anthony travels far and wide to research his works of art
PEOPLE and places are Anthony Orme's favourite subjects. And with several years' experience of painting, the artist has perfected his technique of recreating both on canvas. Mr Orme, of Eight Acre in Whitefield, has a natural talent for art which he believes
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Brothers to set film in Bolton
THREE film-making Farnworth brothers are to shoot their next movie in Bolton. Chris, Dan and Matt Austin, who produce films under the name of Counter Clockwise Productions, hope to put Bolton on the cinema map by using entirely local talent in their next
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It's a celebration
WHEN mum Paula McManus was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of just 32 her life fell apart. Her major concern was for the future of her two young children. But after a year of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment she has been given the all
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Revival is ruined by referee
DISJOINTED and at odds with itself and the Otley pack for the first 40 minutes, Saturday's Sedgley side were 22-3 down at the turnaround. However, a much improved second-half performance, in which the Park midfield began to find some consistency, saw
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December 20 - this week in 1977
Bury man Anthony Keane, a non-swimmer, had a lucky escape when he fell into the River Roch. The 40-year-old of Manchester Road was seen by a taxi driver as he fell from Blackford Bridge. The driver informed two passing police dog handlers, Sgt Tommy Flemming
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Leah and Bill are a diamond couple
ARMY recruit Bill Fecitt had danced with future wife Leah several times when he took the step of asking her out. The diamond wedding couple saw each other regularly on the dance floor of Tottington Conservative Club, but had only just begun courting when
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Sweet-treats and rumours of a witch
A SWEET shop in Radcliffe is well-remembered by some of our readers. Mr Ian Howarth tells us about the old Pickup shop in Sandford Street. The property, we are told, was known a Jemima's and was a favourite place for youngsters to buy their goodies. Mr
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Town's emergency planning praise
From the Radcliffe Times, of January 14, 1955: Chief civil defence advisor to NATO, Sir John Hodsoll, gave his warmest congratulations to Radcliffe on account of the town's extraordinarily high membership of groups involved with emergency planning. l15
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Hitting the target despite handicap
THIS week (April 25-30) in 1955, Radcliffe hosted one of the more unusual sporting events, Around 400 people paid their two shilling admission at the Radcliffe Ambulance Drill Hall, Mellor Street, to see a team from St Dunstan's darts and dominos league
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The day the earth collapsed
THE collapse of a mine shaft in Radcliffe in 1955 left a 300-foot crater in Allens Green. The 100-year-old air shaft leading down to a disused colliery, collapsed with "a rumbling like thunder and surface tremors like a minor earthquake." Five families
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Mayor is first on the screen
RADCLIFFE Mayor Councillor Fred Holt had nothing to hide from the electorate when he was X-rayed at a health campaigns opening ceremony. The dignitary was the first person in the town to be photographed by the Manchester Regional Hospital Board's Mobile
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New Mayor named in 1955
From the Radcliffe Times of April 1, 1955: Mr Fred Crook was named as the next Mayor of Radcliffe at a meeting of the Radcliffe Town Council. Coun Crook, a local dye works manager, succeeded Coun F. Holt and was installed in office in May. His wife, Emily
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December 13 - this week in 1977
ROYAL VISIT: Prince Charles cut out the red tape of his visit to Bury as he laughed and joked his way through his two-and-a-half hours in the town. The Prince of Wales dispensed with the usual royal visit formality as he stepped away from his security
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Lester has full pack to shuffle
ATHERTON LR should be back to full strength for their home game against St Helens Town (kick-off 3pm). Mike Lester could also call on youth team striker Dane Grimes, who scored in an impressive debut against Marske United last week. Rovers will be looking
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Bid to protect timber cottage
A CAMPAIGN to save a much-loved building was under way in Ainsworth a half century ago. Schoolmaster and part-time archaeologist Mr Alan Spencer was eager to save a black and white timber cottage at Dearden Fold. The cottage was believed to date back
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Scouts get site for adventure
A PLACE of adventure for thousands of Radcliffe youngsters over the years, Giants Seat was opened a half century ago. Four years work by the Radcliffe Boy Scouts Association had taken place before the camp was first used in May 1954. The guest of honour
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This week (March 28) in 1978 25 years ago
CAR WASH: A twelve month fight by residents in Wash Lane, Bury, to reduce the "nightmare" problems caused by heavy lorries using the road suffered a set back when Greater Manchester Council refused a local council request for temporary weight restrictions
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'Peace in our time' move to ban bomb
LONG before the "ban the bomb" movement of the 1960s, there was a popular swell against nuclear weapons. About 100 people attended a meeting in August 1954, in which a petition to the public of Radcliffe was presented. The event had been organised by
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New man is a tax expert
ACCOUNTANCY firm Mazars has appointed a tax compliance specialist with more than 25 years of Inland Revenue experience. Trevor James has worked at the Inland Revenue since 1979 and will head the tax investigations team at the firms Manchester office,
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Parenthood seen as risk
ONE in four companies see maternity and paternity leave as a business risk, with seven per cent seeing it as a serious threat, according to a new study. Smaller companies are the most concerned, according to the research by insurance firm Axa. Some 28
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Firm with a famous boxing customer
RADCLIFFE firm A&J Hoyles was certainly punching with the heavyweights when it came to making textiles. George Worthington (86), of Stopes, heard that the firm had a very famous customer when, long after the concern had closed in 1968, he worked at
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Electrical firm gives up on bid
ELECTRICAL systems manufacturer Eaton Industries has conceded defeat over its attempted £242 million takeover of a Tyneside air filtration company. The firm, which manufactures equipment for use in lorries, trains and on aircraft, sparked a bidding war
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How the Bealey family helped shape Radcliffe
THE Bealey family certainly made their mark on Radcliffe. Quite apart from the building donated as the Bealey Maternity Hospital, an array of reminders of this much-respected family endured. The family came to Radcliffe from Rostherne in Cheshire and
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Why apprentices worked on Pancake Tuesday
MOST who celebrated Pancake Tuesday will not recall the way the event was celebrated traditionally. Fifty years ago this week, local engineering apprentices were told that they had enjoyed their last ever "Shrove rag". Every year, for as long as anyone
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Borough celebrates six into one
A NEW era of community relations was ushered in 30 years ago on April 1 when six towns became one Bury. Bury Metropolitan Borough Council took over officially on April 1, 1974, bringing Bury, Radcliffe, Tottington, Ramsbottom, Whitefield and Prestwich
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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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Memories of putting food on the table
PUTTING food on the table was not so straightforward when Allan Crossley was a child. Allan (72), who now lives in Little Lever, wrote down some of his recollections of life as a youngster living on Knob Row, off Bolton Road. He lived there with his parents
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Celebrations in 1955 for the New Year
IT was out with the old and in with the new as plenty of Radcliffe folk enjoyed parties to see in the New Year of 1955. The celebrations of Christmas were still fresh in the mind of Radcliffe folk and the party spirit was renewed at an even more strenuous
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Austrian girls answer call to aid firm of weavers
LONG before Britain joined the European Union, movement of labour between nations was already important to Radcliffe employers. In 1954, fifteen Austrian girls came to the town at the behest of the firm JC Hamer and Co. Ltd. It was nine years after their
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The charabanc trip to a Wembley final
THE days when charabancs maintained a stately presence on our roads are well behind us -- but at least some tales about them remain. Mr Terry Atherton, of Sherwood Avenue in Radcliffe wrote to inform us that we pictured his mother in a photograph of a
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Life was cozy, even in wartime
THE sights, sounds and smells of a childhood in Radcliffe are almost tangible in the writings of Mr Allan Crossley. Allan, who now lives in Little Lever, put pen to paper with some recollections of life as a youngster living off Bolton Road. They were
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Vietnam veteran's secret history to be relived
WHEN Phil Kaiserman arrived in Vietnam in 1945, so began a life-long love affair with the country that he will revisit later this year for the first time in 60 years. On August 29, Phil, from Radcliffe, will fly to Paris and then on to Hanoi under the
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Fusiliers on target for £3.1m museum
A REGIMENT with a proud tradition in Bury hopes to achieve one of the most significant victories in its history by clinching vital lottery funding for its new £3.1 million museum. If the Heritage Lottery Fund endorses a £2 million grant in June, then
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What a disgusting way to treat a cancer patient
I SEND this letter in disgust, at the way Mrs Alyson Cooper, a nurse for 25 years is being treated, or not treated, as the case seems to be. I don't know if it is the Minister of Health's decision to do this or the hospital management, but it is downright
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Put safety first on school site
FURTHER to the article in Saturday's Bolton Evening News "Too tall nursery school can stay", I am writing to express my utter disbelief and exasperation at the present outcome of this sorry saga. Firstly I would like to make it clear that by all accounts
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Little parcels are creating a big stink
I SUPPOSE a good few of your readers will, from time to time, have been reminded that idiotic behaviour is not an entirely new phenomena, as was my experience on Saturday morning while walking through the town centre and witnessing a group having fun
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Snooker
Bury & District OPEN LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12 A SECTION Elton Lib B v Bury Snooker C; Huntley A v Salisbury B; Heywood Reform v Huntley C; Elton Fold v Elton Lib C; Open date Tottington D; Open date Walshaw A. B SECTION Elton Lib D
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Football
Bury and Radcliffe Junior League Results Under-12 Division one Bolton Lads & Girls 12A 5, Little Lever 0; Farnworth Boys A 1, Marauders 4. DIVISION TWO Stand Athletic 9, Radcliffe Jnrs 3; Farnworth Boys 5, Bolton Lads & Girls Yellow 3; Marauders
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BANNED! Junk food is outlawed by junior school
CHOCOLATE, crisps and fizzy drinks have all been banned from the lunchboxes of children at a Bolton school. And many others are adopting similar policies, by outlawing junk food in their playgrounds and drawing up healthy eating programmes for pupils.
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Students fashion show fit for 'king'
HIGH school students put on a "King-size" fashion show to raise money for charity. A group of five pupils at King David High School started preparing for the event six months ago. And their hard work paid off as they raised around £3,000 for the Alzheimer"s
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Students fashion show fit for 'king'
HIGH school students put on a "King-size" fashion show to raise money for charity. A group of five pupils at King David High School started preparing for the event six months ago. And their hard work paid off as they raised around £3,000 for the Alzheimer"s
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Crash delays
A THREE-car shunt caused chaos for motorists in Halliwell Road, Bolton, just before noon on Thursday. No-one was injured but traffic was brought to a standstill.
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Naturalists' slide show
BOLTON Field Naturalists Society will hold a meeting on Monday, at 7.30pm, in the Dido Suite at Bolton Town Hall. It will include a slide lecture by David Tolliday entitled Nature Around British Coasts. Admission for non-members is £1.50.
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Flytipper due in court over fine
A WOMAN who dumped nine bin bags of rubbish will appear at Bolton Magistrates' Court after failing to pay a fine. Marie Robinson, of South Street, Great Lever, admitted leaving the bags near her home in May and opted to pay a fixed-penalty notice. After
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Carnival's bid for new recruits
HORWICH Carnival committee's annual general meeting is being held on Saturday in the Resource Centre Horwich, beginning at 1pm. All are welcome to attend and the committee encourages Horwich residents to go along and give their opinions. Anyone wishing
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Canopy sale
A CANOPY Sale held on September 24, by St Andrew's Church, Bromley Cross, raised £1,506 for church funds.
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Young Saigon actors needed
BUDDING young Asian or Oriental actors from the Bolton area have the chance to take part in in a new production of "Miss Saigon" in Manchester. Cameron Mackintosh is producing this latest version, and is looking for youngsters for the child role of Tam
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Museum hosts day of the dinsoaur
A SPECIAL day of activities is to be held at Bolton Museum to mark the 100th anniversary of the naming of Tyrannosaurus Rex. There will be a wide variety of events for all the family in the Museum's Clore Activity Space on Saturday, October 8, including
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A premier signing!
RADCLIFFE Boro have finally signed former Manchester City midfielder Ged Brannan from Accrington Stanley. Brannans signature brings to an end a long chase for Boro manager Kevin Glendon, who is in no doubt as to the qualities his new charge will bring
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Among best in the country
BURY'S pupils are once more leading the way by turning up for lessons and not bunking off. New figures show that Bury is the fourth best education authority in England for its low level of school truancy. The overall rate for unauthorised absence locally
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Patients have say on new 'one stop' plans
PATIENTS are being given the chance to have their say on the multi-million pound plans to transform health care across the borough. Over the next few years, up to £40 million is being injected into Bury's health services creating new 'one-stop-health-shops
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'Sugar' baby backs unit
SIXTEEN years ago, Naomi Gardner was fighting for her life on a special care baby unit - born so premature she was within the legal abortion limit. Now, with a clean bill of health and settling down to life at college, she is urging people to back the
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Don't dabble with so-called derbies
I GOT a bit of stick recently for a piece in this column about how real derby matches were being devalued by the plethora of Mickey Mouse so-called derbies. In protest to media claims that there were 40-odd derbies in the Premiership this season, I said
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Club quick out of the blocks to honour long-serving Terry
THERE is not much Terry Nortley doesn't know about running. For the past 50 years he has been passing it on to others as a coach. Runners from many clubs gathered for a specially organised race to mark his lifetime of service to athletics, and turning
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Site Electrical manager charged with fly-tipping
THE MANAGER of a Radcliffe company has appeared in court charged with dumping car tyres, wiring and electrical equipment. Alan Entwistle (47), of Holcombe Road, Greenmount, has denied three charges of fly-tipping on land next to Olives Paper Mill, off
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The Max factor
A RADCLIFFE Boro footballer is hoping for his big break in showbusiness after taking part in The X Factor televisionshow. Seventeen-year-old Max George, who plays in the youth team, was one of the final 30 contestants from an initial 45,000 wannabes in
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Stretch yourself for a good cause
PEOPLE in Prestwich are invited to have a relaxing morning in aid of charity. A special fundraising yoga class will take place at the Longfield Suite on Saturday, October 22. Money raised from the event will go towards the St George's Centre in Salford
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Boro aiming to cash in
RADCLIFFE Boro manager Kevin Glendon is going into his side's forthcoming run of three away games in four delighted with the way his side have turned around their fortunes. Boro came back from a goal down at Matlock on Tuesday to clinch a draw and have
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Reds get that Friday feeling
FRIDAY night football could be a concept for Accrington Stanley's future. The Reds entertain Hereford United at the Interlink Express Stadium tonight (kick-off 7.45pm) to avoid clashing with tomorrow's England World Cup qualifier with Austria. But visionary
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Blood donors needed
BLOOD donors are desperately needed in Bolton. The National Blood Service is appealing for people to go along to one of their sessions. There is a desperate shortage of donors, with the NHS needing 800 a day from the North-west alone so all patients can
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Verdict due in deputy head sex assault case
THE jury considering a verdict in the trial of a deputy headteacher facing four charges of indecent assault is expected to return on Friday. Frederick Peter Barton, aged 56, of Hough Fold Way, Harwood, is accused of indecently assaulting two girls in
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A marathon effort
MARTYN POLLITT is facing an Everest challenge with a difference . . . he'll be running! He will be among 100 competitors from across the world, battling the elements and altitude sickness, to take part in the Everest Marathon, on November 21. The runners
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Gang members lose jail appeal
TWO gang members involved in a series of violent armed clashes with rival factions in Bolton have failed to get their jail terms reduced on appeal. Shahid Sharif, aged 27, of Spa Road, Bolton, and Rafaqat Ali Khan, aged 28, of Mayor Street, Bolton, were
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In the pipeline:
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Bolton Council: BOLTON/TURTON/BROMLEY CROSS 72308/05 - Euro Garages Ltd, Sharples Service Station, Blackburn Road, Bolton. Six louvers to workshop/store for ventilation of condenser units. 72262
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Hospice hosts halloween ball
LIVE tarantulas, snakes and and owls will be on show at a charity Halloween event. Wigan and Leigh Scope is holding a fancy dress Halloween ball at the Aspull Civic Hall on Friday, October 28. As well as games and a scariest pumpkin competition, there
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School might 'open all hours'
A school is to consult teachers and parents on the idea of opening for lessons 364 days a year. Teaching would take place throughout the year - even on weekends - but not everyone would be in at the same time. Paul Mortimer, who is a government adviser
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Congestion problems on Deansgate
From the Radcliffe Times, January 21, 1955: l There had been a "great improvement" in the congestion problems that had been dogging Deansgate in Radcliffe which had been caused by vehicles parked on either side of the road. l The placing of guard rails
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October 17 - this week in 1977
25 years ago - A young married couple and their 13-month-old daughter were forced to flee their Fern Grove home in Bury after petrol spilled on to the living room carpet and burst into flames. After visiting relatives Mr Gerard Hisscott returned home
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January 10 - this week in 1978 25 years ago
Soccer night misery: A 600 name petition was drawn up by fed-up Fishpool residents who said match nights had become reminiscent of the wartime blitz. People living near to the Gigg Lane football ground blacked-out their homes and sat on the stairs in
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This week (from February 28) in 1978 25 years ago
SKATE-BORED: Bury was looking to become the first local authority in the country to draft a by-law banning skateboarding in the streets. STRANDED: British Rail staff swung into action in 1978 after 12-year-old Joanne Booth was left stranded in Bury while
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Jan 3 - This week in 1978 25 years ago
NEW YEAR SURPRISE: Farmer Tom Lord had a pleasant surprise on New Year's Day when he discovered two newly-born lambs among his flock. Mr Lord of Springbank Farm, Tottington, said the lambs had been born six to eight weeks early. LUCKY NEW YEAR: Almost
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Planning ahead for the winter
JUST as the cold set in this week (Jan 20, 2005), Radcliffe was feeling the chill back in January 1955. The big difference between then and now was the greater reliance upon solid fuel at the time. This meant that supplies would face heavy demand and
