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Double death crash victims named
TWO men who were killed in a head-on collision in Leigh on Friday night have been named. A blue Ford Transit van and a green Ford Maverick car crashed close to Sainsbury's, at the junction of Atherleigh Way and the slip road with the East Lancs Road,
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Hit-run victim, 17, left for dead
A HIT and run driver left a teenager for dead in the road. Jason Derbyshire, aged 17, was knocked down by a speeding car in Albert Road, Farnworth, at 11.30pm on Saturday. Friends who were with Jason ran to tell his parents, who dashed to where he lay
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Snooker ace shares life story
FORMER snooker champion John Spencer swapped his cue for a pen on Saturday when he signed copies of his autobiography at Radcliffe Snooker Club. Mr Spencer, aged 70, of Tipton Close, Radcliffe, won the world title three times during his career, but was
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Pals got teeth into cycle ride
SADDLE sore pals Mark Wallwork and Stephen Barton raised nearly £3,000 for charity through a 900-mile bike ride. Dentist Mark, aged 45, who works in Tonge Fold and engineer Stephen rode almost 130 miles a day to get from Land's End to John OGroats in
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Mayor prepares to light up town
THE lighting of Horwich's civic Christmas tree will take place on Friday, December 2. The ceremony starts at 6pm and will be followed by a short carol service at the Crown roundabout. There will be a countdown to the big switch-on by the Mayor of Horwich
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Fundraiser looks for new venue
A CHARITY fundraiser who has spent years raising cash for Derian House Children's Hospice is looking for a new place to hold a weekly event. Muriel Bromelow used to organise an Open the Box evening at her local pub but now needs a new venue. Muriel, of
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Fake £20 notes alert
FAKE £20 notes have been found in circulation in Bury. Residents and retailers are being warned to be on the lookout for the counterfeit money. Since the middle of October, officers have noticed an increase in the number of forged notes that have been
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Janet takes £6,000 plunge to help cancer victims
A MUoeF-TWO who overcame breast cancer has raised more than £6,000 to help other women with the disease by taking part in a charity abseil. Janet Atkinson was 39 when she was diagnosed with cancer. She underwent surgery at the Royal Bolton Hospital to
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Men in death crash named
TWO men who were killed in a head-on collision in Leigh on Friday night have been named. A blue Ford Transit van and a green Ford Maverick car crashed close to Sainsbury's, at the junction of Atherleigh Way and the slip road with the East Lancs Road,
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Snooker ace shares life story
FORMER snooker champion John Spencer swapped his cue for a pen on Saturday when he signed copies of his autobiography at Radcliffe Snooker Club. Mr Spencer, aged 70, of Tipton Close, Radcliffe, won the world title three times during his career, but was
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Soap maker James, 13, to clean up
A TEENAGER who started his own company has made it to Tuesday's finals of the Young Enterprising Brit Awards. Although still only 13, Astley Soap Company boss James Kenyon has been making hand-made soaps, bath bombs and oils for two years. The Bedford
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Vocal band at festive switch-on
A SCHOOL vocal band will be adding to the festive cheer when the switch is flicked on Farnworths Christmas lights. Harper Green School Vocal Band will be singing at the ceremony on Thursday, December 1. Becky Brown, head of expressive arts and vocal band
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Inquiry into flats on old railway ends
A PUBLIC inquiry into controversial plans to build five blocks of flats in a railway cutting has ended. Blackthorn Homes wants to build the five-storey blocks - with a total of 113 flats - on land between Bradley Fold and Darcy Lever where the old Bury
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Nature of success
A NATURAL flair for art has earned a graduate a top award. Richard Seed, of Daisy Hill, was one of only 30 out of 1,800 students to have their work recognised with a Design and Art Direction award. The former Rivington and Blackrod High School pupil received
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Whites bank on 'off field' success
BOLTON Wanderers' improved performance on the pitch was matched by its parent company's performance off it when financial results were announced. Burnden Leisure on Friday announced another small increase in profits despite a drop in attendances at matches
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Snooker ace shares life story
FORMER snooker champion John Spencer swapped his cue for a pen on Saturday when he signed copies of his autobiography at Radcliffe Snooker Club. Mr Spencer, aged 70, of Tipton Close, Radcliffe, won the world title three times during his career, but was
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Winter netball tables
DETAILS on November 14 Division One PWDLPtFADiff DB3880040256144112 San Marino65012618112655 Robert Shaw74122520915455 Walkden A64022213510233 Chequers631219142144-2 Manchester PP830518127184-57 Sharples72141716914227 Salford Ladies730416119148-29 Pirtek
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Winter netball results
DETAILS on November 14 Division One: Manchester PP 7 Walkden A 21; Chequers 23 Sharples 23; Bolton Metro Seniors 12 San Marino 35; Pirtek Ladies 22 DB3 37; Salford Ladies 33 CBs 18. Division Two: Andrea Whipp 19 St Bonifaces 29; Treecare 24 High Spirits
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Ramsbottom edge out Tonge A in top two battle
THE clash between last season's two top teams in the Bolton Table Tennis League Premier Division resulted in a narrow 5-4 win for Ramsbottom A over Tonge A. The victory arrived on the strength of three wins by the current top ten leader Mike Moir, and
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Young James leads the way
JAMES Kevan proved his precocious talent when he led Horwich RMI Harriers' men's team to second place at the South East Lancashire Cross-Country League race at Leigh. And clubmate Angela Allen also produced an outstanding performance to finish second
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LR bow as Town show their class
ST HELENS TOWN 4 ATHERTON LR 1: Atherton LR were outclassed by St Helens at Knowsley Road in one of the few North West Counties League matches to survive the weather. Saints dominated from the start, and were denied by some great last-ditch defending
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Never-say-die RMI seal point
HYDE UTD 3 LEIGH RMI 3 BY DAVID MAGILTON: RMI claimed a point after a late rally saw them pull two goals back. Fellow strugglers Hyde, managed by former RMI boss Steve Waywell, had a terrific start when former Hilton Park striker Neil Tolson slotted home
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Results round-up
LATEST details on November 14 SE Lancs XC, Leigh: U13 Boys: 1 M Smith (Oldham) 8.50; 4 S Rashleigh 9.25; Finishers 14. U15 Girls: 1 H Warburton (Leigh) 11.02; 4 A Stevenson 11.48; 9 B Faulkner 12.31; Finishers 13. U15 Boys: 1 M Antil (E Cheshire) 10.21
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Mountain rescue team to aid Xmas 999 calls
MOUNTAIN rescue experts have been drafted in to help ambulance crews in December because the festive period is expected to be so busy. Bolton Mountain Rescue Team's four Land Rovers, which are fitted with flashing blue lights, will respond to 999 calls
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Mayor prepares to light up town
THE lighting of Horwich's civic Christmas tree will take place on Friday, December 2. The ceremony starts at 6pm and will be followed by a short carol service at the Crown roundabout. There will be a countdown to the big switch-on by the Mayor of Horwich
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Make mine a pint . . . and a stamp
A VILLAGE pub will double up as a Post Office from Monday. Diane Nicholson, Landlady of The Grey Horse Inn, Glazebury, near Leigh, is hoping to pull customers back to the service they have missed for over a year. The new post mistress will provide a wide
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Diary dates from November 12
Current and forthcoming events Farnworth Little Theatre House Guest Cross Street, Farnworth November 12-19. Tickets 01204 303808 Bolton Sinfonietta Concert Bolton School Arts Centre November 19 Halliwell Theatre Company Rutherford And Son Halliwell Methodist
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Tigers fight back after mauling
SEDGLEY PARK 22, HARLEQUINNS 29: Just a week after beining mauled 61-13 in the cup, Tigers gave a great performance against the same high profile opponents before narrowly losing out in a National League Division One clash. Full report and reaction in
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Hundreds pay tribute to top detective
HUNDREDS of mourners on Monday afternoon attended the funeral of a top detective from Bolton who investigated some of the town's biggest cases Bill Fernside, aged 58, of Bolton died on Sunday last week in Bolton Hospice after a long battle against cancer
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Never-say-die RMI seal point
HYDE UTD 3 LEIGH RMI 3 BY DAVID MAGILTON: RMI claimed a point after a late rally saw them pull two goals back. Fellow strugglers Hyde, managed by former RMI boss Steve Waywell, had a terrific start when former Hilton Park striker Neil Tolson slotted home
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Green light for new ice rink
PLANS for a new ice rink facility in the heart of Altrincham have finally been announced. The news ends months of patient waiting for Manchester Phoenix and their loyal fans as Trafford Borough Council published and made public the details. The club said
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Bus lane work set to begin
A BUS lane is to be created on a major route from Bolton. Work will start on November 14, for 30 weeks, on Bolton Road, Bury. The plans include installation of new road signals at the A58 Bolton Road and Ainsworth Road junction, to help pedestrians to
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Mill to make way for 47 homes
AN old mill is set to be demolished to make way for 47 new homes. Councillors on Bolton Council's planning committee voted to allow the director of regeneration and development, Keith Davies, to work out the fine details with developers Elite Homes. Under
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I was right to back Blair - MP
A BOLTON MP has defended his decision not to join the Labour rebels in voting against Tony Blair's proposals for a 90 day detention period for suspected terrorists. The Prime Minister crashed to a humiliating defeat in the Commons on the issue before
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Vocal band at festive switch-on
A SCHOOL vocal band will be adding to the festive cheer when the switch is flicked on Farnworths Christmas lights. Harper Green School Vocal Band will be singing at the ceremony on Thursday, December 1. Becky Brown, head of expressive arts and vocal band
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Amir's knock-out night
OLYMPIC silver medalist and Bolton boxer Amir Khan will join boxer Michael Jennings to make sure Christmas in Chorley gets off to a knockout start. The two sporting idols will be at a festive extravaganza to switch on Chorley's town centre Christmas lights
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Bedroom fire at children's home
FIREFIGHTERS were called to attend a blaze in the bedroom of a children's home in Trafford Drive, Little Hulton. The fire is believed to have started when a 13-year-old girl from the home put a scarf over a lamp at 8.15pm on Sunday The home is owned by
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Amir's knock-out night
OLYMPIC silver medalist and Bolton boxer Amir Khan will join boxer Michael Jennings to make sure Christmas in Chorley gets off to a knockout start. The two sporting idols will be at a festive extravaganza to switch on Chorley's town centre Christmas lights
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Make mine a pint . . . and a stamp
A VILLAGE pub will double up as a Post Office from Monday. Diane Nicholson, Landlady of The Grey Horse Inn, Glazebury, is hoping to pull customers back to the service they have missed for over a year. The new post mistress will provide a wide range of
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4,500 match tickets for Portugal trip
WANDERERS have sought to re-assure fans, who are anxious to know if they have been successful with ticket applications for the UEFA Cup game away to Vitoria Guimaraes, by announcing that they have received an allocation of 4,500. Tickets for the November
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Nolan's England dream
KEVIN Nolan will be with England at the World Cup next summer - if only in spirit. The Wanderers ace does not expect to make Sven Goran Eriksson's squad list, but that will not stop him giving his wholehearted support to the men who do. Nolan, whose recent
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It's a quid a kid for Carling tie
WANDERERS have slashed ticket prices in a bid to fill the Reebok for the Carling Cup clash with Leicester. In a bold move, Wanderers are charging young fans under the age of 16 just £1 to see the game while adults can gain entry to any part of the stadium
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Top supermarket moving back into town
SAINSBURY'S supermarket is returning to Prestwich - five years after closing down. The store will move back to the exact spot it occupied in the town in its heyday. The company is the first retailer to be named in the controversial Radius development,
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Boro clash postponed
RADCLIFFE Boro's clash with Wakefield was postponed due to waterlogging.
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Colls in cup clash
ATHERTON Colls take on Radcliffe Borough in the Marsden Cup on Monday night (7.45pm kick-off) - hoping to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat at Great Harwood on Saturday. Colls went a goal down after only a minute, and then went further behind after a frenetic
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Surgeon blasts cataract plan
A BOLTON eye surgeon has launched a scathing attack on Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt over plans to privatise cataract operations. Dr Simon Kelly, a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the Royal Bolton Hospital claims NHS led schemes, not private projects
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Player ratings: Grays Athletic 1 Accrington Stanley 2
How the Stanley players fared in the win at Grays Athletic. RANDOLPH: The young Irishman made himself big and strong to make some brilliant saves, most notably his tip on to the bar at the death 8 EDWARDS: Left his man unmarked as Grays equalised but
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Bolton Table Tennis League
RESULTS and tables at November 14 Premier Division: Ramsbottom A 5 Tonge A 4; Wharton A 2 Hilton A 7; L Lever A 7 Tameside 2; Lostock 8 L Lever B 1; Radcliffe CC 8 Nomads A 1. Division One: YMCA 2 Burning Desire B 7; Heaton A 5 Tonge B 4; L Lever C 0
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Match report: Grays Athletic 1 Accrington Stanley 2
ACCRINGTON Stanley sent Grays Athletic's chance to set a new Conference record crashing down around their ears, then celebrated as if they had won the league. They may be premature, but if Saturday's tempo and level of performance is maintained for the
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Meeting was 'gagged' say residents
RESIDENTS protesting about dust from a recycling plant feel they were "gagged" at a public meeting when the recycling company brought a solicitor with them The residents had complained that dust from a reprocessing plant was covering neighbours' cars
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'Illegal' festive presents warning
PARENTS buying mini motorbikes, scooters or quad bikes as gifts for Christmas are being warned they could be fined, arrested and have the presents seized if they are ridden illegally. The powerful machines are often bought for young people as toys and
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Octagon gears up for festive best-seller
THE Octagon Theatre is getting ready for a very happy Christmas with its most successful festive production ever. Bookings for Roald Dahl's The Twits are the best ever at the Bolton theatre and an extra week of performances has been added to cope with
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Fake £20 notes alert
FAKE £20 notes have been found in circulation in Bury. Residents and retailers are being warned to be on the lookout for the counterfeit money. Since the middle of October, officers have noticed an increase in the number of forged notes that have been
