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Three new stores at Middlebrook
PLANS to create three new stores at Middlebrook look set to get the green light from planning bosses. Officers are recommending that councillors on Bolton's planning committee pass the scheme when they meet to discuss it on Thursday. Orbit Developments
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Hospitals' ban on smolking
A NO-SMOKING policy was introduced on New Year's Day at four Greater Manchester hospitals including Fairfield in Bury. Pennine Acute Trust is warning staff, patients and visitors that the regulations will apply in buildings and grounds, including car
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Classrooms destroyed in school blaze
A FIRE has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at Smithills School. The blaze took hold in the east wing of the school's upper building at about 7.40am on Saturday. When firefighters arrived, three classrooms and a section of the roof were alight
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Posh test for Shakers
BURY will be in action at Peterborough on Bank Holiday Monday after being frustrated on Saturday when heavy rain waterlogged the Gigg Lane pitch, forcing the postponement of their home game with local rivals Stockport County
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Tyre slash man in court
A MAN has appeared in court facing 31 charges of criminal damage after cars had their tyres slashed in Radcliffe last week Robert Paul Banks, aged 31, of no fixed address, appeared at Bury Magistrates Court on Saturday. His case was adjourned to a later
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Tyre slash man in court
A MAN has appeared in court facing 31 charges of criminal damage after cars had their tyres slashed in Radcliffe last week Robert Paul Banks, aged 31, of no fixed address, appeared at Bury Magistrates Court on Saturday. His case was adjourned to a later
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Fares rocket on the trains
RAIL passengers face above-inflation fare rises from Monday, with some tickets going up by nearly 9 per cent. Regulated fares, which cover season tickets and saver tickets, are going up by 3.9 per cent. Unregulated fares, including cheap day returns,
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In with the New Year . . .
AS the clock struck midnight to mark the start of 2006, the skies above Bolton lit up with fireworks. While hundreds celebrated at pubs and clubs in the town centre, thousands of others chose to stay at home with family and friends - and marked the event
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Babies in rush to great New Year
BABY Yasmin Dandy couldn't wait to greet the New Year. She was the first baby of 2006 at the Royal Bolton Hospital. She arrived at 4.04am on New Year's Day - three weeks earlier than had been expected. Just a few days ago, mum Vickie Dandy had been planning
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Skatepark in plans for £100,000 youth zone
A SKATEPARK could be built as part of a proposed £100,000 youth zone in Blackrod. Spare land at Blackrod Football Club, off Half Acre Lane, has been earmarked as the best place for new youth facilities. They could include a skateboard and BMX park and
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Phone masts set for approval
PLANNING chiefs look set to approve three new applications to erect mobile phone masts across the borough. Telecommunication giant T Mobile want to build a 12 metre high mast at a site opposite Greenwood Lane in Hardy Mill Road, Turton, and a 14-metre
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Dales soap next for rising star Oliver
HE is not even out of his teens but already local actor Oliver Lee has won awards for his theatre work, starred in a horror film, appeared in a controversial television drama and is about to become a household name in a soap opera. Oliver, from Atherton
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Davies, Nolan miss Watford FA Cup clash
Kevin Davies and Kevin Nolan, who received their fifth bookings of the season in injury time at Old Trafford on Saturday, will serve their one-match suspensions when Wanderers play Watford away in the FA Cup third round next Saturday.
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Kick by kick at Old Trafford
3 mins: Davies intercepted with a vital headed clearance as Ronaldo was waiting to pounce on Giggs' cross. 7 mins: Rooney's shot deflected past Jaaskelainen and was trickling towards goal, but Stelios was on hand to clear. 8 mins: What N'Gotty was thinking
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Danish striker set for Reebok trial
WANDERERS are set to invite Brondby youngster Jonas Kamper for a trial. Kamper is highly rated at Brondby and is tipped for a big future in the game. The 22-year-old has been watched by manager Sam Allardyce's scouts on several occasions this season and
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Three new stores at Middlebrook
PLANS to create three new stores at Middlebrook look set to get the green light from planning bosses. Officers are recommending that councillors on Bolton's planning committee pass the scheme when they meet to discuss it on Thursday. Orbit Developments
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Drivers blast road marking changes
A MOTORING group has blasted Bolton Council for making SIX changes to a stretch of road in just three years. Roy Sammons, chairman of Bolton Advanced Motorists, described the traffic changes as "shambolic and a waste of taxpayers" money, He hit out after
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I wouldn't leave Street even if I won lotto - Kirk
CORONATION Street star Andrew Whyment loves soap life so much, he would continue to tread the cobbles even if he won the National Lottery. The actor, from Bradshaw, plays Kirk Sutherland in the long-running series and has become a firm favourite with
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Dales soap next for rising star Oliver
HE is not even out of his teens but already local actor Oliver Lee has won awards for his theatre work, starred in a horror film, appeared in a controversial television drama and is about to become a household name in a soap opera. Oliver, from Atherton
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Machete attack: Murder hunt launched
A MURDER inquiry has been launched after a man who was attacked with a machete on Christmas Eve died. Martin David Rankin was slashed about the head with a machete during an attack at a house in Radcliffe. Mr Rankin, aged 37, was staying at a house in
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Dales soap next for rising star Oliver
HE is not even out of his teens but already local actor Oliver Lee has won awards for his theatre work, starred in a horror film, appeared in a controversial television drama and is about to become a household name in a soap opera. Oliver, from Atherton
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Keeping in touch with the news
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Cricket club celebrates 100 not out
WHEN is a centenary not a centenary? asks Bill Allen This year the village cricket club at Edgworth will celebrate 100 years. They have a centenary dinner planned and have secured a very impressive-looking centenary fixture against a visiting MCC side
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Skatepark in plans for £100,000 youth zone
A SKATEPARK could be built as part of a proposed £100,000 youth zone in Blackrod. Spare land at Blackrod Football Club, off Half Acre Lane, has been earmarked as the best place for new youth facilities. They could include a skateboard and BMX park and
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Hospitals' ban on smolking
A NO-SMOKING policy was introduced on New Year's Day at four Greater Manchester hospitals including Fairfield in Bury. Pennine Acute Trust is warning staff, patients and visitors that the regulations will apply in buildings and grounds, including car
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Armed gang raid bookies
ARMED raiders threatened three women workers at a Bolton betting office with a gun and a knife. The masked robbers burst into Paul Dean Ltd in Bury Road, Breightmet, just before closing time at about 4.50pm on Saturday. They threatened the cashiers and
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I wouldn't leave Street even if I won lotto - Kirk
CORONATION Street star Andrew Whyment loves soap life so much, he would continue to tread the cobbles even if he won the National Lottery. The actor, from Bradshaw, plays Kirk Sutherland in the long-running series and has become a firm favourite with
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Laser clinic centre opens at hospital
THE country's first purpose-built laser skincare centre will soon open in Bolton. The new, privately run clinic will be in the grounds of the Royal Bolton Hospital and will offer a wide range of skincare treatments. It is hoped the building will be finished
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Machete attack: Murder hunt launched
A MURDER inquiry has been launched after a man who was attacked with a machete on Christmas Eve died. Martin David Rankin was slashed about the head with a machete during an attack at a house in Radcliffe. Mr Rankin, aged 37, was staying at a house in
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Gran saves man for kitchen blaze
A GRANDMOTHER saved the life of a man who was left unconscious by smoke from a chip pan fire. Pat Morrison, of Tempest Street, Deane, heard a fire alarm and saw flames in her neighbour's kitchen on New Year's Eve. She immediately dialled 999 and firefighters
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Old Trafford stars line up to praise Rooney
MANCHESTER United players rushed to praise the skills of Wayne Rooney after the England man had run Wanderers ragged at Old Trafford. In particular, one 90-degree pass he made while running at three-quarter pace surrounded by Bolton defenders inside the
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Record year, so we need to invest now, warns Sam
SAM Allardyce today hailed 2005 as a "record" year for Wanderers. He told the fans to enjoy the good times while they could and warned the Reebok money men that it could all end unless serious investment is made in the squad. Allardyce has good reason
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The Big Match Verdict by Neil Bonnar
MANCHESTER UNITED 4, WANDERERS 1: That's three games Wanderers haven't played over Christmas. The one against Middlesbrough was called off and Wanderers didn't turn up for the other two at Sunderland and Manchester United. In mitigation, it was a weakened
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Hospitals' ban on smolking
A NO-SMOKING policy was introduced on New Year's Day at four Greater Manchester hospitals including Fairfield in Bury. Pennine Acute Trust is warning staff, patients and visitors that the regulations will apply in buildings and grounds, including car
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Posh test for Shakers
BURY will be in action at Peterborough on Bank Holiday Monday day after being frustrated on Saturday when heavy rain waterlogged the Gigg Lane pitch, forcing the postponement of their home game with local rivals Stockport County
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Race For Life raised £180,000
BOLTON'S Race for Life was a huge success in 2005 raising almost £180,000. Last year's women-only race smashed the previous year's record for money raised. Preparations are now in hand for the 2006 Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Leverhulme Park
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Cricket club celebrates 100 not out
WHEN is a centenary not a centenary? asks Bill Allen This year the village cricket club at Edgworth will celebrate 100 years. They have a centenary dinner planned and have secured a very impressive-looking centenary fixture against a visiting MCC side
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Shayne still has X-Factor
X FACTOR victor Shayne Ward stepped into 2006 with a happy glow after remaining on top in the singles charts. The 21-year-old Mancunian enjoyed his second week at number one with That's My Goal, which topped the charts just four days after going on sale
