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Bolton gives off the wrong signs
IN view of your front-page lead in the Bolton Evening News on Tuesday, November 22, together with the accompanying photograph of Mr Morton, may I suggest a slogan for the new "Welcome to Bolton" roadside signposts, please, as follows: "Welcome to Bolton
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Attack on police was uncalled for
I AM amazed that anyone could understand yobs attacking police officers. I think Mr Clarke (Letters, November 25) needs to get his priorities in order. I feel for any of the emergency services who are attacked. I wonder if Mr Clarke would sit and watch
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Mixed feelings over new look
I HAVE mixed feelings towards the re-branding of Bolton. On the one hand, yes, we should retain the heritage and history of Bolton. But, on the other hand, certain places in Bolton could do with sprucing up. Although, what will a few colours and fancy
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Throw the book at fly tippers
WITH reference to the story about the fly tipper on the M61 - this is absolutely disgusting. The guy must have no respect for himself, the environment or others. People should consider the fact that the cost of surveillance, prosecution and clear-up is
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Recycling scheme is not helping the planet
HAVING read the Bolton Evening News on November 21, and the various correspondence featured previously regarding the bi-weekly refuse collection system, I wanted to give you the perspective of someone living in a five-person household, who has been struggling
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On this day November 26
607: John Harvard, founder of Harvard University, was born in London. 1864: Charles Dodgson presented a little girl called Alice Liddell with a story she had inspired him to write. It was called Alice's Adventures Under Ground, which later became Alice's
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Driver warning
DRINK drivers have been warned they could face problems buying house insurance in future. The sobering message has been issued to motorists tempted to drink and drive this Christmas by the TTC Group, which organises training courses for offenders.
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Knitting challenge
Elderly residents in Bolton can get set for a warmer winter thanks to fruit drinks firm Innocent. The company is aiming to produce 80,000 miniture woolly bobble hats for the tops of their smoothies, to raise up to £45,000 for charities Age Concern and
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Winter help for birds
AS BOLTON braces itself for a big chill, the RSPB has issued an appeal for people to feed birds in their gardens this winter. The RSPB is asking people to put food out regularly and set up bird tables; supply fresh tepid water and put out fruit - such
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Street stars go back to school
CORONATION Street star Alan Halsall returned to his former school to officially open a new early years unit. Alan, who plays mechanic Tyrone in the hit soap, visited St Paul's CE Primary, in Heathside Grove, Walkden, with his partner and former Corrie
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Prisoner charged
A 22-YEAR-OLD man, who is alleged to have escaped from a taxi taking him from HMP Forest Bank to hospital, has been arrested in Hale and charged. Neil Daniel Brennan is accused of escaping from lawful custody, prison break and possession of a firearm
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Fireifghters save choking girl
FIREFIGHTERS saved a teenage girl's life when they found her unconscious and choking on her own vomit. Firefighters from Farnworth, who were responding to an automatic fire alarm, discovered the drunken 15-year-old in Minerva Road, Farnworth at 3.15am
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Band on move
ASTLEY Youth Band is having to move to a new rehearsal location due to the increasing number of instruments needed. The band, who recently won the title of North West Counties Youth Champions 2005 is transferring from St Stephen's Primary School in Astley
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Woman stabbed in 'motiveless' attack
A WOMAN was stabbed by a man in alleyway in Swinton in what police have described as a "completely motiveless attack". The 36-year-old was walking near Park Street on Thursday night at around 7pm when a man ran up behind her and stabbed her several times
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Did you rock against racism?
BOLTON residents who were part of the 1970s movement Rock Against Racism are being urged to come forward by reseachers from the University of East Anglia. In a project exploring the role of music in political action, the university is trying to trace
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Residents in victory over firm's hours
RESIDENTS worried their streets were being used as a rat run are celebrating after councillors told a firm it could not extend its operating hours. Recycling and skip hire firm J Dickinson and Sons, based at Rivington View Business Park, Station Road,
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Registrars 'must have more rights'
A PARLIAMENTARY move to improve employment rights of wedding, birth and death registrars has been launched by Bolton North-east MP Dr Brian Iddon. Dr Iddon spoke in the House of Commons and told MPs that registration officers have no legal employer or
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Alix, a true Adonis?
IT was not just the clothes that caught the eye of experts at Greece's first ever fashion week. A male model from Bolton also found himself in the spotlight. Former Manchester Giants basketball player Alix Rimmer, aged 24, was one of the top models chosen
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Nolan's sign of love
FROM Nolan with love. That's the message Wanderers new skipper sends to the Reebok faithful every time he celebrates a goal. He used to peel away, pointing to the captain's armband - he scored five goals in six games as stand-in skipper, - but lately
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Hard working Davies takes a breather
IT was not all bad news for Kevin Davies this week. The Wanderers striker missed the Guimaraes game after suffering a recurrence of the rib injury he picked up in the previous UEFA Cup game against Zenit St Petersburg. But he had the consolation of being
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Vaz is just happy to be a Wanderer
RICARDO Vaz Te insisted that he has never regretted turning his back on the giants of Portugal to find fame and fortune in the Premiership. The precocious 19-year-old, who showed the likes of Benfica, Sporting Lisbon and Porto what they were missing when
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New image for Bolton is offensive
Bolton . . . Come in and make yourself at home . . . I find the council's new slogan, offensive and belittling. As a home owner, Bolton council, and the government have made it quite difficult to live here. Schemes to recycle, that have prompted outrage
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'Keep your £100,000'
BUSINESSMAN Danny Bamping has turned down £100,000 offered to him by some of Britain's millionaires to launch a new puzzle game. Bolton-born Danny Bamping, aged 31, appeared on television's Dragon's Den - a show which sees entrepreneurs picthing their
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Meet the supercops
AS police reveal they have made a record number of arrests over the last 12 months, Crime Reporter Lucie McFall meets some of the officers on the front line. A TEAM of 565 police officers work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to keep the streets of Bolton
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Fans pay trribute to legend Best
Fans of George Best have flocked to Old Trafford to leave tributes to the Manchester United legend. They have also been signing a book of condolence to the star, who died on Friday aged 59 following a long battle against alcoholism. Flowers, football
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Charity wants 21st birthday volunterrs
A NORTH-west charity is inviting people from the Bolton area to help with its 21st birthday celebrations next year. MedEquip4Kids raises funds to help the care of sick babies and children, including in the Bolton area, and is planning several special
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Binmen must make litter allowances
AS you are aware, the grey bins are now collected every two weeks and while we do everything we can to recycle and ensure we keep in the boundaries of the new policy, it seems that the policy is not to pick up additional black bags. I have registered
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No place for nude dancers in Bolton
EVEN today, when the morals of many match those of the citizens of Biblical Sodom and Gommorah, I feel certain that the vast majority of the people of Bolton are opposed to the licence that has been given to the Bank Street club, allowing fully nude dancers
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Leisure centre charges up and down
THERE was bad news and good news when council chiefs announced their new charges for using Bolton's sports and leisure centres: 10 YEARS AGO From the Evening News November 25, 1995 The bad news is that some fees will go up above the rate of inflation.
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Fire-crew under gun attack
TEENAGERS who fired shots at firefighters have been condemned for their stupidity. Police were called to the scene on Lancaster Avenue on the Shakerley estate in Tyldesley shortly after 7.20pm last Wednesday following reports that a group of youths were
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Ceiling collapse at hospital ward
STAFF at Fairfield Hospital were left to mop up the children's ward after a hot water pipe burst on Saturday morning. Firefighters were called around 10.30am after the ceiling in children's ward 11B collapsed under the weight of the water. A pipe above
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Record number are arrested
A RECORD number of people were arrested in Bolton in the last 12 months. Police officers in the town arrested 13,218 in the 12 months up to October this year - an average of 1,100 a month. The figure is up nearly 1,500 on the previous year. Although crime
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Robbery charge
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy charged with robbery at a service station has appeared in court. The teenager is accused of stealing money from Bolton Service Station in Bradford Street on November 17. He was granted unconditional bail by Bolton magistrates until December
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Husband in court over wife attack
A 66-YEAR-OLD man accused of attempting to murder his wife has appeared at crown court. Graham Taite, of Atholl Close, Ladybridge, Bolton, is charged with attacking his 65-year-old wife Jean Taite during an incident at their home on Sunday, November 12
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Switchon time for pop icon Rick
SHE may be much too young to remember 80s pop star Rick Astley, but three-year-old Zebunisha Yusuf from Astley Bridge, Bolton, still managed to get his autograph when the singer switched on the Christmas lights at the Lowry Centre. Rick, who comes from
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Street stars go back to school
CORONATION Street star Alan Halsall returned to his former school to officially open a new early years unit. Alan, who plays mechanic Tyrone in the hit soap, visited St Paul's CE Primary, in Heathside Grove, Walkden, with his partner and former Corrie
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Charity wants 21st birthday volunterrs
A NORTH-west charity is inviting people from the Bolton area to help with its 21st birthday celebrations next year. MedEquip4Kids raises funds to help the care of sick babies and children, including in the Bolton area, and is planning several special
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Club's show is top of the pops!
ANYONE walking into the Bolton Lads and Girls Club could be forgiven for thinking they had stumbled into the Top of the Pops studio. Pop idols such as Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani and even Michael Jackson mingled at the event this week and performed a
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Petrol station will stay open all hours
A PETROL station in Farnworth will be allowed to continue trading for 24 hours-a-day despite complaints that it has become a magnet for crime. The BP Garage on Longcauseway was granted temporary permission to operate as an all-night garage in October
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Quiet start to all day drinking
NEW licensing laws allow pubs and clubs to stay open all day. Bolton Evening News crime reporter Lucie McFall and photographer Marc Berry were in the town centre on Friday night to see what difference - if any - the new laws made BOLTON'S streets were
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Top honours for life savers
FIREFIGHTERS who brought a six-year-old boy back from the dead after he fell into an icy river have received top lifesaving honours. Martin Brocklehurst, aged 28, and Michael Hobbins, aged 46, were awarded Royal Humane Society Certificates of Commendation
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Whites squad tested again
SAM Allardyce is hoping his tried and tested rotation policy will pay off when Wanderers finally return to Premiership action after a three-week lay-off at Fulham on Sunday. El-Hadji Diouf and Gary Speed, who were given substitute roles in the UEFA Cup
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Sam fears Euro toll
SAM Allardyce is worried Sunday's game against Fulham may be coming a day too soon. With Thursday night's UEFA Cup trip to Guimaraes still in his players' legs, the Bolton boss must send out a team capable of getting at least a point at Craven Cottage
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Shop a yob hotline branded a gimmick
A NEW "shop a yob" hotline has been branded a "waste of money". Bolton Tory councillor Andy Morgan says he rang the number and was disgusted to discover his call went through to Access Bolton, the council's main switchboard. The hotline - 0845 605 2222
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Knitting challenge
Elderly residents in Bolton can get set for a warmer winter thanks to fruit drinks firm Innocent. The company is aiming to produce 80,000 miniture woolly bobble hats for the tops of their smoothies, to raise up to £45,000 for charities Age Concern and
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From Buttons to Bond
FAMILY entertainer Stu Francis wouldn't mind swapping his Buttons costume for something more suave - such as the outfit of a James Bond villain. The Bolton comedian said: "I would try anything. I wouldn't put myself forward for it, but I would maybe like
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Sam's delight over 'fantastic' result
VITORIA GUIMARAES 1, WANDERERS 1: Portuguese youth star Ricardo Vaz Te scored a stunning 87th minute equaliser within just 40 seconds of coming on as substitute for Wanderers in their UEFA Cup Group H clash in Guimaraes. Wanderers' 3,000 fans had earlier
