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Date is set for war crime court martial
A SOLDIER from Bolton will face a court martial in September after being charged with a war crime while serving in Iraq. Private Darren Fallon, aged 22, and two other members of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment have been accused of inhumane treatment
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Town’s pat on the back for soap singer Andy
CORONATION Street actor and Soapstar Superstar runner-up Andy Whyment has been sent a consolation invitation by the Mayor of Bolton. Andy, who plays dopey Kirk Sutherland in the popular soap, lost out to fellow Street star Richard Fleeshman in the
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Blair, Brown backing for Ruth Kelly
UNDER-fire Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has revealed exclusively to the Bolton Evening News that Prime Minister Tony Blair had offered his full support as she continued to battle to save her career. Both Mr Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown have
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Habsi aiming to be number one
NEW Reebok keeper, Ali Al-Habsi, has his sights on being Wanderers number one. But, for now, he is happy just watching and learning from the man he one day hopes to knock off the top spot, Jussi Jaaskelainen. Al-Habsi, the Oman international rated
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Jansen hoping Whites will end his nightmare
MATT Jansen confessed today that, if he fails to revive his career at the Reebok, he could hang up his boots for good. "This may be my last chance to try to rediscover what I had before," said the 28-year-old former Blackburn striker, who suffered
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Popular ‘chippy’ man dies
A WELL-known businessman has died aged 77 after a short illness. Ken Yates, who ran Ken's Chippy on Ainsworth Lane, Tonge Fold, for 26 years died on Wednesday in the Royal Bolton Hospital after suffering a number of strokes. The chip shop, which was
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Baby super centre status would boost children’s service
A PIONEERING scheme is making hospital less frightening for youngsters. The Well Teddy project is aimed at children aged four to seven, and visits schools across Bolton to explain what happens in hospitals, and how injections, operations and other
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The Tess and Vernon show!
SHOWBIZ couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are to co-present a new TV celebrity singing show. Just The Two Of Us starts next month on BBC1 and will pair celebrities with top singers. After they sing duets, viewers will vote on their favourite performances
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Curbing the crawlers
KERB crawlers in Bolton could be named, shamed and lose their driving licences as part of Government proposals to crack down on prostitution. The shake-up, announced by the Home Office yesterday, saw earlier plans to create tolerance zones ditched.
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MP’s Commons plea for asylum family
AN MP has launched a scathing attack on the Government's controversial policy of deporting asylum seeking children and their parents. Chris Mullin described the forced removal of youngsters whose family's applications for residence in the UK have been
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Drugged up thief’s bank card blunder
A CONVICTED burglar was so drugged up when he carried out yet another break-in, that he left behind his girlfriend's bank card. Anthony Baxter, aged 26, of High Street, Atherton, was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday for 33 months. The court
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Photos show a street changed for better
How nice it was to see the pictures of Oxford Street on the Looking Back page on Tuesday, January 10. It was good to be able to compare how it was in 1907 and then in 1969, and see how the "ordinary" terraces were replaced with beautiful, ornate buildings
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MP is right to fight for safer road
I WAS pleased to read that Dr Brian Iddon was taking an interest in the accidents that have happened in the last three to four years on Stoneclough Road / Market Street (Bolton Evening News, January 11 MP demands action after second fatality on road
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Taking the fear out of hospital
ANYTHING which makes hospital less frightening for children is a positive move, and a pioneering scheme run by the Royal Bolton Hospital is particularly laudable. The Well Teddy project is aimed at children aged four to seven and involves staff from
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Beware fall-out of vice clampdown
PEOPLE living in areas of Bolton blighted by prostitution may welcome the latest moves to get rid of kerb crawlers. Government proposals cracking down on prostitution include the naming and shaming of those who trawl so-called red-light areas, and
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Neo-natal did a great job for us
IN response to your main feature regarding the maternity and neo-natal units at the Royal Bolton Hospital, I would like to take this opportunity to put my support forward. I have had two wonderful experiences at the hospital, ending up with two healthy
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Sports funds should not go to company
Re your recent correspondence concerning the Worsley accountancy company receiving £35,000 from the National Lottery to encourage its employees to participate in sport and physical activity. My club, Darcy Lever Cricket Club, has attempted to obtain
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Diouf fined after row with woman
BOLTON Wanderers' controversial striker, El Hadji Diouf, has been fined by a Senegalese court for pushing the ex-wife of a team-mate during a quarrel. Aichatou Ba, the former wife of Diouf's Bolton colleague, Khalilou Fadiga, had accused the striker
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Vice girl murder hunt relaunched - after 15 years
THE gruesome murder of a prostitute 15 years ago will be re-examined, detectives have pledged. Officers in the Bolton-based Cold Case squad will reopen files on the killing of Maria Requena in January, 1991. Her body was found by two young anglers
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Wanderers cutting ticket cup prices
BOLTON WANDERERS have slashed the regular admission prices for the FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Arsenal at the Reebok, on Saturday, January 28. Tickets in the Nat Lofthouse (East) Stand (Upper and Lower) and West Stand (Upper and Lower) are priced
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The Big Match Verdict
BLACKBURN ROVERS 0, WANDERERS 0: You could have put your shirt on it! Robbie Savage and Mike Riley were always destined to be dominant figures at Ewood Park on Saturday. And, sure enough, two of the people Wanderers fans love to hate lived up to their
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Coach firms team up for history tours
TWO "friendly rivals" have joined forces in a venture that aims to bring American tourists to the North. Jack Bailey and Mike Haslam both run minibus operations in Bolton and Bury, with school contracts their main source of income. But a chance remark
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Next fatality in playground
THE next fatal accident in the offing in Stoneclough will be in the children's play area next to the Hare and Hounds. Although it's basic use is to be a safe place to play, its now become something of a game of chance to get to the swings and ball park
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Drugged up thief's bank card blunder
A CONVICTED burglar was so drugged up when he carried out yet another break-in, that he left behind his girlfriend's bank card. Anthony Baxter, aged 26, of High Street, Atherton, was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday for 33 months. The court
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Man in court on PC murder charge
A MAN accused of murdering a police officer from Bolton more than a decade ago has appeared in court. Gary Nelson, whose trial is expected to open on Thursday, is alleged to have murdered PC Patrick Dunne, 44, in Clapham, south London, on October 20,
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Drugged up thief's bank card blunder
A CONVICTED burglar was so drugged up when he carried out yet another break-in, that he left behind his girlfriend's bank card. Anthony Baxter, aged 26, of High Street, Atherton, was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday for 33 months. The court
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Coach firms team up for history tours
TWO "friendly rivals" have joined forces in a venture that aims to bring American tourists to the North. Jack Bailey and Mike Haslam both run minibus operations in Bolton and Bury, with school contracts their main source of income. But a chance remark
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'Thai bride' to make TV Street return
THE Prestwich actress who won a legion of Coronation Street fans as Fred Elliott's Thai bride returns this month as a battered and bruised conwoman. Casey Lee Jolleys is enjoying being with the nation's famous soap once more. "It was great to come back
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Goats' milk sinus cure
GOATS' milk is good for catarrh and sinus problems - no kidding. That is what Sarah Thew found when she tried it on a friend's recommendation. Now Miss Thew, who suffered from sinus and catarrh problems, says her condition has cleared up since she switched
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It's The Tess and Vernon show!
SHOWBIZ couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are to co-present a new TV celebrity singing show. Just The Two Of Us starts in February on BBC1 and will pair celebrities with top singers. After they sing duets, viewers will vote on their favourite performances
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Curbing the crawlers
KERB crawlers in Bolton could be named, shamed and lose their driving licences as part of Government proposals to crack down on prostitution. The shake-up, announced by the Home Office on Tuesday, saw earlier plans to create tolerance zones ditched. But
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Man hurt in tram fall
A MAN is in hospital after he fell under a tram in Greater Manchester. Police were called to the Cheetham Hill Metrolink station on Woodlands Road on Tuesday night after the man injured his leg. He is being treated at North Manchester General hospital
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Kick by kick at Ewood Park
9 mins: Davies is foiled by Friedel, who gets down sharply to make a brave save after Neill made a hash of chesting the ball back to his keeper. 13 mins: Dickov shoots wide after making room for himself by darting inside O'Brien. 33 mins: Wanderers are
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Photo lab joins the big picture
PHOTOGRAPHY processing service Bolton Colour Laboratory has developed its credentials with membership of the Fujifilm Image Service. The service is part of a national network of photo stores selected by Fujifilm for their high standards. The store, on
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Neo-natal did a great job for us
IN response to your main feature regarding the maternity and neo-natal units at the Royal Bolton Hospital, I would like to take this opportunity to put my support forward. I have had two wonderful experiences at the hospital, ending up with two healthy
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Wigan star happy to turn over a new leaf
MICKEY Higham is returning to familiar ground as he bids to put a topsy-turvy pre-season behind him, and begin a new chapter in his rugby league career. In October, the Great Britain hooker endured one of the most bizarre transfer sagas in living memory
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Third man on killing charge
A THIRD man has appeared at court in connection with the murder of Radcliffe man, Martin Rankin. Ashley Marshall, aged 18, of Glenvale Close, Radcliffe, appeared before magistrates in Bury charged with murder following the death of Mr Rankin on December
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Delight as crime figures show fall
CRIME in Bury fell by 1.6 per cent during 2005. The statistics, released by the BurySafe partnership on Tuesday, also showed that vehicle crime fell, with 67 fewer crimes than the previous year. Cllr Tony Isherwood, executive member for safe and secure
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Third man on killing charge
A THIRD man has appeared at court in connection with the murder of Radcliffe man, Martin Rankin. Ashley Marshall, aged 18, of Glenvale Close, Radcliffe, appeared before magistrates in Bury charged with murder following the death of Mr Rankin on December
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Goats' milk sinus cure
GOATS' milk is good for catarrh and sinus problems no kidding. That is what Sarah Thew found when she tried it on a friend's recommendation. Now Miss Thew, who suffered from sinus and catarrh problems, says her condition has cleared up since she switched
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Popular 'chippy' man dies
A WELL-known businessman has died aged 77 after a short illness. Ken Yates, who ran Ken's Chippy on Ainsworth Lane, Tonge Fold, for 26 years died on Wednesday in the Royal Bolton Hospital after suffering a number of strokes. The chip shop, which was sold
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MPs' anger over phone tap plans
TWO Bolton Members of Parliament have hit out at plans to scrap a 40-year ban on the tapping of MPs' phones. Dr Brian Iddon, who represents Bolton South-east, and Bolton North-east MP, David Crausby, said abandoning the unwritten rule - known as the Wilson
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Habsi aiming to be number one
NEW Reebok keeper, Ali Al-Habsi, has his sights on being Wanderers number one. But, for now, he is happy just watching and learning from the man he one day hopes to knock off the top spot, Jussi Jaaskelainen. Al-Habsi, the Oman international rated the
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Whites in the shades
THE Junior Whites waved goodbye to the winter chill and held a paradise Beach Party at the Reebok Stadium. Wearing shorts and sunglasses, the youngsters did limbo dancing and played with a beach ball among inflatable palm trees on Monday night. And Wanderers
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Jansen hopes Whites will end his nightmare
MATT Jansen has confessed that, if he fails to revive his career at the Reebok, he could hang up his boots for good. "This may be my last chance to try to rediscover what I had before," said the 28-year-old former Blackburn striker, who suffered serious
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Baby super centre status would boost service
A PIONEERING scheme is making hospital less frightening for youngsters. The Well Teddy project is aimed at children aged four to seven, and visits schools across Bolton to explain what happens in hospitals, and how injections, operations and other medical
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Player ratings: Accrington Stanley 2 Carshalton Athletic 0
How the Stanley players fared in the 2-0 replay victory over Carshalton Athletic. ELLIOT: One of his quieter nights but maintained concentration 7 EDWARDS: Has got overlapping down to a fine art on right flank 7 WELCH: Strong in the air against two big
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End obscene £1m bonuses
YOUR report City workers set for big payouts (Business page, January 12), stated that the Centre for Economics and Business Research said that while the average bonus to be paid to city workers would be around £83,000, there was a huge variation in payouts
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Photos show a street changed for better
How nice it was to see the pictures of Oxford Street on the Looking Back page on Tuesday, January 10. It was good to be able to compare how it was in 1907 and then in 1969, and see how the "ordinary" terraces were replaced with beautiful, ornate buildings
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Blair, Brown backing for Ruth Kelly
UNDER-fire Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has revealed exclusively to the Bolton Evening News that Prime Minister Tony Blair had offered his full support as she continued to battle to save her career. Both Mr Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown have sprung
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Sports funds should not go to companies
Re your recent correspondence concerning the Worsley accountancy company receiving £35,000 from the National Lottery to encourage its employees to participate in sport and physical activity. My club, Darcy Lever Cricket Club, has attempted to obtain lottery
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Match report: Accrington Stanley 2 Carshalton Athletic 0
FA Trophy second round replay: Paul Mullin made it five goals in four games as his double fired Accrington Stanley into the FA Trophy third round. The striker, who snatched an injury time equaliser at Carshalton to force last night's replay, scored in
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Town's pat on the back for soap singer Andy
CORONATION Street actor and Soapstar Superstar runner-up Andy Whyment has been sent a consolation invitation by the Mayor of Bolton. Andy, who plays dopey Kirk Sutherland in the popular soap, lost out to fellow Street star Richard Fleeshman in the final
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MP's Commons plea for asylum family
AN MP has launched a scathing attack on the Government's controversial policy of deporting asylum seeking children and their parents. Chris Mullin described the forced removal of youngsters whose family's applications for residence in the UK have been
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Town's pat on the back for soap singer Andy
CORONATION Street actor and Soapstar Superstar runner-up Andy Whyment has been sent a consolation invitation by the Mayor of Bolton. Andy, who plays dopey Kirk Sutherland in the popular soap, lost out to fellow Street star Richard Fleeshman in the final
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It's The Tess and Vernon show!
SHOWBIZ couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are to co-present a new TV celebrity singing show. Just The Two Of Us starts in February on BBC1 and will pair celebrities with top singers. After they sing duets, viewers will vote on their favourite performances
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Delight as crime figures show fall
CRIME in Bury fell by 1.6 per cent during 2005. The statistics, released by the BurySafe partnership on Tuesday, also showed that vehicle crime fell, with 67 fewer crimes than the previous year. Cllr Tony Isherwood, executive member for safe and secure
