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Ask and ewe shall receive
WEB betting tipster Gerry McDonnell has an FA Cup Special weekend to profile this week. He writes: As tradition dictates, the first week in January is a time for New Year's resolutions. Robbie Fowler has pledged to improve his fitness, David James
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New 'gentry' list
ARE you a mover and a shaker? Do you know someone who should be part of history? Burke's Peerage & Landed Gentry are, for the first time, compiling a North West edition and are searching for new entrants. Burke's Landed Gentry, 19th Edition, Volume
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Pedestrian dies in crash
A WOMAN pedestrian has been killed after being involved in a collision with a car in Bolton. The woman, who police say was in her 40s, was walking along Stoneclough Road in Kearsley on Thursday morning when she was hit by the vehicle. Full report in the
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Police foil PO robbery
ARMED police have foiled a robbery at Huntley Mount Post Office in Bury. At least one man is believed to have been arrested and a car previously reported stolen was seized at 1.10pm on Wednesy. Three teams of officers from Greater Manchester Police's
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Dog is impaled on railing
A DOG escaped serious injury after impaling itself on a spike when it attempted to jump over a 3.5ft high fence. A fire crew had to cut away the point of the railing before the spike was gently removed from the animals stomach. The incident happened In
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Gran and youngsters escape fire
TWO young children and their grandmother escaped a blaze which swept through the lounge of their home. The cause is still under investigation after flames destroyed curtains, a television and a Christmas tree in the property in Pilkington Road, Radcliffe
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Healthy start with more water
EXPERTS are urging people to drink more water to help with a New Year detox. They say that drinking plenty of water can help beat a hangover and is the perfect tonic for too much partying. United Utilities chief scientist Keith Osborn said: "It is very
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Champ for second time
LOCAL climber Gareth Parry has scaled the heights by notching up a national title for a second time. The 33-year-old clinched the British Indoor Climbing Championship (BICC) in a nail-biting finale. Gareth, who comes from Holcombe Brook but who now lives
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Mock crash helpers
YOUNGSTERS have been given an insight into the skills needed by firefighters to free car crash victims and people trapped in fires. The Prince's Trust volunteers were also given the chance to use special cutting equipment to help release injured motorists
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Council's 'gold' for smoking ban
BURY Council has received a Gold clean air award from the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation for its anti-smoking policies. The authority has banned smoking in all its offices and operational buildings, and staff have even been told not to light up off-duty
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Bury tops the lung cancer deaths average
THE number of people dying each year as a direct result of lung cancer in Bury is higher than the national average. An average of 33 people per 100,000 of population die from the disease compared to 28 patients per 100,000 nationwide. The figures were
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The last wedding service of the year
A BURY couple welcomed in the New Year . . . as husband and wife. Twenty-five-year-old Carrie Paterson (25) and Mr James Steven (27) were married in the last wedding in the borough in 2005. The service took place at Bury Registry Office at 2.30pm on New
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Centurions in French test
LEIGH Centurions will jet out to France on Tuesday to continue their preparations for the Northern Rail Cup - starting next month. But it seems there will be no game against SM Pia, the French Championship side who beat Keighley Cougars last year in the
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Raise a glass to Bent and Bongs beer
THEbest beers will soon be flowing at the famed Bent and Bongs Beer Bash starting on January 26. The Formby Hall real ale festival run by Atherton & Tyldesley Round Table and CAMRA will be the 17th bash to have worked wonders raising money for local
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Driver still critical after smash
A 24-year-old man from Bury remained in a critical condition at Hope Hospital after he was involved in a head-on smash at 9.20pm on Tuesday on the A58 Bury New Road in Ainsworth. The 17-year-old woman driver of the other car, also from Bury, suffered
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Last chance for awards
THERE are just seven days left for the residents of Bolton to submit their entries for the Taking a Stand Awards. The awards celebrate the bravery and courage of local people who have fought against anti-social behaviour. To nominate someone, call 0800
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Shop employee collapses at work
POLICE were called to a newsagent's shop in Broadgate, Deane, on Wednesday after receiving reports that a man had been found with a bleeding head. An 24-year-old employee of the newsagent had collapsed outside the shop at about 1pm. He was taken to the
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Record calls to watchdogs
NEW Year started in hectic style for consumer watchdogs. Wigan's trading standards team has reported a record-breaking number of complaints coming on its consumer hotline. Trading standards officers have been taking an average of more than one call every
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Charity finds a new home
A CHARITY support group has been forced to find a new venue after 28 years, Leigh's Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Group, hit by the planned closure of the New Lodge Centre, Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, is to move to The Orchards, Chatham Street, Leigh, from February
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OBE honour for retiredschools boss
FORMER Bury education chief Harold Williams has received an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours. Mr Williams held three primary school headships before joining the Bury Local Education Authority advisory service in 1986. In 1994 he was appointed head
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Bents is the tops
BENTS Garden Centre in Glazebury has again been acknowledged as the best in the country, taking the honours for Best Garden Retailer at the third annual Britains Best Retailer Awards. Bents was recognised as a Gold Winner in the Garden Retailer category
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Bus hits shelter: Woman in shock
AN elderly woman was showered in shards of plastic when a bus hit a shelter and shattered its roof. The incident happened on Wednesday on Newport Street, Bolton, at around 1.15pm when a 36 bus accidentally collided with a bus shelter. A 70-year-old woman
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The Smiths to reunite - but without Morrissey
TWO members of legendary band The Smiths will perform together in public for the first time in almost 20 years. Guitarist Johnny Marr and bassist Andy Rourke will team up at a charity concert in Manchester later this month. But Smiths lead singer Morrissey
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Rebecca's close shave for charity fundraiser
IT WAS a case of hair today, gone tomorrow for Bolton Lads and Girls Club receptionist Rebecca Gillard. The 30-year-old had a close shave when she lost her flowing locks in front of hundreds of youngsters and colleagues for charity. She hopes hundreds
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Pups looking for a home
HOPING that the New Year brings better luck and nice, new homes are two lucky puppies which were found shivering in the cold having been abandoned over the festive period in Leigh. Fortunately for cheeky little Charlie and his pal, lurcher pup Angel,
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Let's dance
AS dance fever grips the nation, the borough is bracing itself for the biggest festival the area has ever seen. 'Dance Fusion', a week-long dance extravaganza, featuring performers from throughout the area, kicks off in March at Lowton Civic Hall. Organised
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Agents for new office development
LANCASHIRE-based Delma Developments has appointed Nolan Redshaw to help market its £6 million, 42,000 sq ft Hollins Brook Park development in Bury. The speculatively built scheme, located on Pilsworth Road off Junction 3 of the M66, offers almost 18,450
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Compass pointing to profit
BURY finance loan and mortgage provider Compass Finance Group is returning to profit after announcing a loss in its results for the year ending September 30. Figures for the 12 months show that turnover was £14.3 million, considerably up from the previous
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Contract deal makes Boothroyd a rising star
WATFORD'S decision to hand Adrian Boothroyd a new four-and-a-half year contract just before Christmas acknowledged the emergence of one of football's brightest young managers. But it was the invitation to Sir Elton John's wedding party that proved that
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Cashier admits bank theft
A BANK worker has pleaded guilty to his part in the theft of £323,235 from the Co-operative Bank. Cashier Paul Sherwood (25), from Simister Green, Simister, in Prestwich, appeared before Manchester City Magistrates on Wednesday where he admitted secretly
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Library history in focus
ATHERTON Heritage Society will learn about the history of Atherton Library at their first meeting of the year. The library, which celebrated its centenary in 2005, prompted speaker and former Bolton librarian, Ken Beevers, to research its history. The
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Pet cat shot inleg twice had to be put down
A PET cat had to be put down after its leg was shattered by two pellets fired from an air pistol. And the heartbroken owner of 14-year-old Peppa wants other pet lowners in Bury to be on their guard for fear of the same gunman striking again. Peppa was
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Award for man who helped catch robbers
A QUICK-thinking man from Bury turned detective to help bring car thieves to justice. Mr Nawazish Ali was presented with a Divisional Commanders Award for his actions following a violent robbery earlier this year. As Mr Ali went to assist one of the victims
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Award is the second for family
A PROUD mum is celebrating the news that her son has been awarded an MBE for his part in helping to rescue victims of the Tsunami disaster. Alastair Farrow (42) was part of the British Consular's Rapid Reaction team in Colombo, Sri Lanka, when the tidal
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Dogs are dumped in freezing weather
BLEAKHOLT Animal Sanctuary is looking for homes for two stray dogs who were callously dumped by their owner in freezing temperatures. The German Shepherd cross and Cairn Terrier were spotted on the sanctuary's surveillance cameras on Boxing Day night
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Shakers stand firm over Whaley transfer cash
EXCLUSIVE by Phil Thorp: BURY Football Club are in no mood to be shortchanged as interest in their much sought-after winger Simon Whaley grows now the transfer window has opened. That's the determined view of club director Iain Mills, who confirmed this
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On course for success
PARENT power is getting a big boost thanks to a groundbreaking new training course that is being pioneered in the Leigh area. Training For Work With Parents is a new nationally recognised qualification for professionals and volunteers who work with families
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Weekend training to help chronic conditions
GROUND-breaking weekend self-management courses for people with chronic conditions have been introduced by Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust. More than 300 people have benefited from the programme so far. Pauline Harrison, Head of Communications
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Success is a family affair
BROTHER and sister judo stars Lauren and Deklan Gibbons are heading for the top. The talented duo, from Mill Lane in Leigh, have been selected as Great Britain Cadets and are now seeking sponsorship to help pay their way to international training and
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TV Danny spurs on slimmers
CORONATION Street's cheeky charmer Danny Baldwin, played by actor-comedian Bradley Walsh, gave slimming group manager Lisa Naylor a special squeeze at an annual awards ceremony. Bradley co-hosted the Slimming World event at the ICC, Birmingham, which
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Atherton farewell to beloved Scot Cecil
A PILLAR of the Atherton community, Mrs Cecil Brooks, has died at the age of 83. Originally from Girvan, in Scotland, Cecil's association with the town began in 1958 when her Lancashire-born husband Granville was promoted to manager of the William Deacon's
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Centurions in French test
LEIGH Centurions will jet out to France on Tuesday to continue their preparations for the Northern Rail Cup - starting next month. But it seems there will be no game against SM Pia, the French Championship side who beat Keighley Cougars last year in the
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Centurions triumph in no-so-friendly
LEIGH CENTURIONS 24 WIDNES VIKINGS 10 by Martyn Hindley: The days of full-blooded pre-season trial games are back! With commitment, dedication and an almost unfathomably impressive desire to put the disappointments of 2005 behind them, the Centurions
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'Gutted' Rams boss looks forward
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Lee Sculpher admits his side's injury-time defeat to Curzon Ashton on Monday was "gut-wrenching" after his side had enjoyed the better of the contest, writes Marc Higginson. The player-boss said: "To lose 2-1 so late in the game
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Ask and ewe shall receive
WEB betting tipster Gerry McDonnell has an FA Cup Special weekend to profile this week. He writes: As tradition dictates, the first week in January is a time for New Year's resolutions. Robbie Fowler has pledged to improve his fitness, David James has
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Big Sam's male cancer warning
BOLTON Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce is warning men to be aware of testicular and prostate cancer. Big Sam is one of the ambassadors of the Keep Your Eye On The Ball campaign, set up by the Professional Footballers Association, the Football Association
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NHS ratings will be dropped
CONTROVERSIAL star ratings for hospitals, primary care services and ambulance trusts are to be axed. The ratings system, where NHS trusts in England are awarded between zero and three stars based on their performance, have been much criticised for providing
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Jimmy Bell column: Pleased with our points
LOOKING at our festive fixtures, having the Southport game postponed was a huge disappointment. I went along to the ground before the final pitch inspection and I didn't feel the problem they were having was enough to call the game off. There was one
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Hole in heart link to migraine study
EXPERTS are carrying out a revolutionary study to determine if there is a link between migraines and the hole in the heart condition. Researchers at the University of Manchester will be scanning migraine-sufferers to determine if they are more likely
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Egypt - this year's hot tourist destination
FAMILIES are rushing to book their place in the sun as an antidote to the post-Christmas blues. With the cold weather predicted, sights are being set on the summer hotspots. Mediterranean resorts are again among the most popular - along with Egypt, despite
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Villagers in fight for home
VILLAGERS have launched a campaign to stop a grieving son from losing his home of 46 years. Residents have started a petition and threatened to stop council officials from evicting David Barnes from the council home he has lived all his life. Mr Barnes
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Bargain break inspires couple to help
A HOLIDAY to The Gambia proved to be life-changing experience for Rod and Judi Arthern. Four years ago, the couple travelled to the African country on a bargain break. But they had no idea they would return regularly to help make a difference. Rod, aged
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Churchgate: Town has say
TRADERS and shoppers in Bolton have been invited to discuss plans to pedestrianise Churchgate. Under the proposals, traffic would only be allowed through the pedestrian areas at certain times of the day, with parking restricted to businesses only. Planners
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Drivers face weeks of M6 delays
DRIVERS face massive delays on the M6 for a three month period of road renovation from the beginning of March. Repairs to the road surface, upgrading central reservation safety barriers and drains, new road markings and bridge repairs means a contraflow
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LEIGH Music Society has a new year treat in store.
The meeting this Sunday in the Derby Room, Leigh Library, features soprano Angela Rowley, with Jeremy Plummer on piano, plus other artists. Admission is adults £6, children and students £3. The event starts at 2.15pm.
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Thanks to all who brought a little Christmas Cheer
MAY we through your columns relay a special message of thanks to all the generous traders and churches of Bury, who once again donated food, money and vouchers to Bury Housing Concern's Christmas Cheer appeal. Once again, through the generosity of others
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Rest assured, we will not go away
COUNCIL tax-payers of the borough should be made aware that Bury Council is passing up not one, but two prestige developments in the Holcombe Brook area - both at no cost to itself. I refer to the proposed re-siting of Holcombe Brook Sports Club from
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Blast from the past
THE perishing frosts over the holiday period transported me back to childhood days before central heating became a must-have. I woke up on Thursday to find the inside of my bedroom window thick with ice - despite having secondary glazing. How many others
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Skater Joe was a family hero
AN item in last month's column on Leigh's speed skater extraordinaire, Joe Bates, brought back many happy memories for former Astleyite, Beth Seddon. Beth, who lives in Lincoln, and keeps in touch with her home town through the Journal, has kept Joe's
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New Year: another night of fear for pets
I DON'T want to throw a damp squib into New Year celebrations, but why are more fireworks now set off then than on November 5? Our poor pets and wildlife are subjected to another night of fear because of thoughtless humans. A RSPCA survey published this
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Open cast mine plan set to start
CONTROVERSIAL open cast coal mining plans are due to get under way soon on a landmark site after a delay caused by endangered newts. Workers were stopped in their tracks when an ecological survey by the owners of the Cutacre coal tip site which borders
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Drink drivers face home cover trouble
CONVICTED drink drivers are now facing problems getting covered for house insurance. That's the warning from the TTC Group which is the UK's largest provider of training courses for offenders, and runs alcohol awareness courses in Bury and elsewhere in
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Pupils win national award for road safety
PUPILS at St Joseph's and St Bede's Primary School have won the national Kerbcraft award for road safety. The Kerbcraft scheme recruits volunteers from the local community, usually the children's parents, who train the school children at the roadside
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Marking a special day
PEOPLE living with lung problems proved they"re "breathless not helpless" as they celebrated World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day with a tea dance. The dance, held at Bury Town Hall"s Elizabethan Suite, was organised by Carol Headley
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Three injured in house blazes
THREE residents from Bury were among 14 people injured over the festive period in accidental house fires. Figures released by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service show that between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, there were four blazes in the
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Phoenix Nights star Paddy goes solo
PHOENIX Nights star Paddy McGuinness (aka Paddy the doorman) is heading to the Monaco Ballroom at Hindley as part of his first national solo tour, The Dark Side. Paddy's appearance at the revamped Monaco on February 22 and 23, presented by Wigan Leisure
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Shakers stand firm over Whaley transfer cash
BURY Football Club are in no mood to be shortchanged as interest in their much sought-after winger Simon Whaley grows now the transfer window has opened. That's the determined view of club director Iain Mills, who confirmed this week that the Shakers
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Cash to study proves a hit with school leavers
A SCHEME to encourage pupils to continue studying after school is paying off. More than 2,600 school leavers in Bolton have received payments as an incentive to go into higher education. The education maintenance allowance (EMA) allows school leavers
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Probe into fire
ARSONISTS started a blaze at terraced houses that destroyed one roof and damaged another in Owlwood Close, Little Hulton, at 3.35pm on Wednesday. Police are investigating.
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Surplus presents appeal
Bury Hospice is offering to give unwanted Christmas presents a new lease of life. The hospice's charity shops in Bury and Ramsbottom are appealing for donations of gifts that can be sold to help fund the charity. A wide range of products are welcome including
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Appeal for lost necklace
A REWARD is being offered to anyone who can help return a priceless family heirloom to its owner. Barbara Taylor lost her mother's gold chain on Tuesday, December 27, the date of her mother's birthday, between 10am and 11am, while walking from the second
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Bank staff steal from soccer stars
FOUR men have pleaded guilty to stealing more than £320,000 from three Manchester City players' Co-operative Bank accounts. Bank employees Paul Sherwood, a 25-year-old cashier, of Simister Green, Prestwich and his boss, supervisor Paul Hanley, aged 20
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28 jobs to go as store closes
THE Littlewoods store in Bury's Mill Gate centre is to close this weekend with the loss of around 22 jobs. The shop, which for the past 26 years has been trading in The Mall, will shut for good on Saturday. The Bury store was one of 119 shops sold by
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Davies battles for more open Europe
PLANS to lift the veil of secrecy which cloaks Euro decision makers'discussions have been applauded by MEP Chris Davies. Since June he has been campaigning to introduce more openness into the proceedings of Government ministers meeting in Brussels. Leaders
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Burst water main leaves crater
WATER shot 70 feet into the air and caused traffic gridlock after a mains burst in Walkden on Wednesday. The pipe failed shortly after 11am and flooded Bolton Road within minutes. The road was closed between Algernon Road and Cecil Street. United Utilities
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Paddy date at the Monaco
PHOENIX Nights and Road to Nowhere star Paddy McGuinness is heading to the Monaco Ballroom at Hindley as part of his first national solo tour, 'The Dark Side'. Paddy's appearance at the revamped Monaco on Thursday, February 23, follows two sell-out 'Jumping
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Traffic speed tops worry list
WHEN it comes to shaping the future of transport YOU are firmly in the driving seat. The message from people all over the Leigh area is they want safer roads, more measures to reduce the speed of traffic, better public transport and more bus lanes. Your
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Raise a glass to Bent and Bongs beer
THEbest beers will soon be flowing at the famed Bent and Bongs Beer Bash starting on January 26. The Formby Hall real ale festival run by Atherton & Tyldesley Round Table and CAMRA will be the 17th bash to have worked wonders raising money for local
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Garden firm cltivates good business practice
TOTTINGTON-based Country Landscapes Ltd are award winners when it comes to tending business. The landscape and garden maintenance specialist, located in Copthorn Walk, has achieved the new Investor in People accreditation. This standard is a hallmark
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Award for man who helped catch robbers
A QUICK-thinking man from Bury turned detective to help bring car thieves to justice. Mr Nawazish Ali was presented with a Divisional Commander's Award for his actions following a violent robbery earlier this year. As Mr Ali went to assist one of the
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Paul Fletcher takes over at Coventry
PAUL Fletcher, the Bolton boy who made it big in football, on and off the field, is to become the new managing director of Coventry City. Fletcher, aged 54, moves after more than three years as boss at the Ricoh Arena. The former Wanderers and Burnley
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Campo Spanish return on hold?
IVAN Campo may have to put his return to Real Mallorca on hold. The Reebok midfielder is keen on the move back to his former club, who would like to sign him in the January transfer window, but says he is unlikely to leave Wanderers until his contract
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Ask and ewe shall receive
WEB betting tipster Gerry McDonnell has an FA Cup Special weekend to profile this week. He writes: As tradition dictates, the first week in January is a time for New Year's resolutions. Robbie Fowler has pledged to improve his fitness, David James has
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Show goes on for Pier Theatre
AN estate's youth will benefit from the Leigh area's mining heritage. Wigan Pier Theatre Company has been given the green light to continue their popular work in the community following the award of a £34,000 grant from the Coalfield Regeneration Trust
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Three pantos to choose from
THE greatest panto story ever is being told in Lowton courtesy of The Apple Players. They are presenting the rags to riches story of Cinderella which runs until Saturday at the Civic Hall, one of a trio of the traditional shows which take to the stage
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Success is a family affair
BROTHER and sister judo stars Lauren and Deklan Gibbons are heading for the top. The talented duo, from Mill Lane in Leigh, have been selected as Great Britain Cadets and are now seeking sponsorship to help pay their way to international training and
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School closure protesters meet MP
PROTESTERS campaigning to stop Bury's high schools from being closed or merged met MP David Chaytor on Wednesday afternoon. Parents who formed the Stop School Closures group secured a meeting with the Bury North MP two days ahead of the local authority
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Burglars take Matthew's presents
BURGLARS have stolen the Christmas gifts a Radcliffe mother had bought for her only child. Nicola Appleby worked hard in the run-up to the festive season to pay for a new mini motorbike and accessories for her eight-year-old son, Matthew Whittle. On Christmas
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Dad pays tribute to dead son
A FATHER has spoken of the courage of his teenage son who died in an accident at his home in Ainsworth on Boxing Day. David Lee Hargreaves, of Harley Avenue, was found drowned after suffering an epileptic fit in the bath. The 14-year-old had suffered
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Baby joy for trafic Natalie's parents
THE parents of road death victim Natalie Jones are celebrating the birth of a baby daughter, Tia Danielle. David and Elaine Jones, of Olsberg Close, Radcliffe, say they are thrilled with their newborn child. Their eldest daughter Natalie (15) was killed
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Lily honoured with an MBE
A PENSIONER who has devoted much of her life to championing mental health issues has been awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours list. Mrs Lily Reid (78), of Bond Street, Bury - who was the boroughs first-ever Woman of the Year in 1998 - has received
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Take time to clean up your finances
A LEIGH-based company of chartered accountants is advising people to make a New Year's resolution to clean up their finances. Ian Booth, head of financial strategies at Jackson Stephen, Bradshawgate, said most busy entrepreneurs spend hours running their
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Library history in focus
ATHERTON Heritage Society will learn about the history of Atherton Library at their first meeting of the year. The library, which celebrated its centenary in 2005, prompted speaker and former Bolton librarian, Ken Beevers, to research its history. The
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Can you help the elderly?
A CALL has gone out for volunteers to help the elderly. Wigan and Leigh Pensioners' Link are seeking aid for their Reach Out project, designed to meet the needs of older people who have become or who are in danger of becoming socially excluded. Helpers
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Jimmy Bell column: Not a window of opportunity
THE January transfer window hasn't been the hive of activity that Premiership and Championship teams have come to expect. And it's a novelty that we are still adjusting to. But that's not to say things aren't going to happen for Accrington Stanley this
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Give a dog a home
A CHARITY is hoping to make it a happy New Year for these two abandoned puppies who were found wandering the streets over Christmas. They were cold and shivering when they were discovered a few days apart in Leigh. Charlie, a cross-bred white dog, and
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Raiders strike at hotel
A FEMALE receptionist was pushed into a back room by armed robbers during a raid on a hotel in Bolton. The masked men threatened her with a six-inch black baton while they ransacked the office. She was working at the Premier Travel Inn in Chorley New
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Swimming instructor quits Bolton School
A PERVERT teacher who hoarded child porn on his computer is facing prison. Paul Hassall, a former swimming instructor at Bolton School, admitted creating a library of child porn images at his home. Hassall, aged 42, of Greenleach Lane, Worsley, pleaded
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Children as young as 11 taking up habit
AN average of 18 15-year-olds in Bolton become hooked on smoking every week, shocking new figures reveal. And as many as two per cent of 11-year-olds and one in 20 13-year-olds are regular smokers. The worrying figures also show far more girls than boys
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Generous support is always needed
ON behalf of The Board of Directors, staff and members of Bury Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted, I wish to take this opportunity to thank the public of Bury for their continued generous support on our collection days throughout the year. I
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Better collections will encourage recycling
SO Bury council are encouraging us to recycle our rubbish and dispose of it carefully? Chance would be a fine thing. Every fortnight I put out eight very full green bags of paper. If I'm lucky, it is collected and two replacement bags left - not enough
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Tougher sentencesfor drink-driving
I HAVE every faith in the police's 'determined to stop the menacing activity of driving under the influence of drink and drugs', (Police warning motorists', Bury Times, December 22). However, as for 'the courts will have no sympathy on the punishment
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Tower plan is out of character with town centre
I WAS interested to read Kathleen Gee's letter regarding the proposed new tower block and car park for Bury town centre ('Make your feelings known over £70m building plans', Letters, December 29) In recent years, Bury Council has brought most of its parks
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Thanks for the mammary
WHEN I accepted an invitation for my first mammogram like most women I was apprehensive. Actually, despite not being at the back of the queue in that department, I discovered there was nothing to it. Didn't hurt a bit. As you all know by now I am not
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Pupils win national award for road safety
PUPILS at St Joseph's and St Bede's Primary School have won the national Kerbcraft award for road safety. The Kerbcraft scheme recruits volunteers from the local community, usually the children's parents, who train the school children at the roadside
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The true meaning of Christmas time
A KIND reader has made a disabled little lad's day.Just before Christmas the nine-year-olds family searched high and low for a Kratts Creature, a yellow spotted green and brown sloth, to replace the much-loved £1 toy he lost in Disneyland. As a last resort
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Turning the world a lighter shade of beige
THE home makeover shows on TV have turned the world a wonderful colour of beige. Every house featured has its gaudy carpets replaced by shades of neutral. I'd say don't bother to follow this advice unless the house is going up for sale. I replaced my
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A slimmer me for 2006
I'VE resolved that 2006 is definitely the year in which I shall become slimmer. I have no wish to become a stick insect, but I must admit I am not happy with the way I have eaten my way to becoming well over weight. I had resolved to give it another go
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Instead of a tower block, how about a post office?
REGARDING the letter from Kathleen Gee about the £70m tower block plans ('Make your feelings known over £70m building plans', Letters, December 29). I think the council must have decided that Christmas is a good time to bury bad news and not get us rate-payers
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Centurions triumph in no-so-friendly
LEIGH CENTURIONS 24 WIDNES VIKINGS 10 by Martyn Hindley: The days of full-blooded pre-season trial games are back! With commitment, dedication and an almost unfathomably impressive desire to put the disappointments of 2005 behind them, the Centurions
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Murder probe as attack man dies
DETECTIVES are hunting the killers of a man who died seven days after being viciously attacked in his home. Martin Daniel Rankin (37), of Glenvale Close, Radcliffe, lost his fight for life in Salfords Hope Hospital on New Years Eve after being hit repeatedly
