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Comedian lends voice to fight against car crime
COMEDIAN Dave Spikey will be the talk of the town when his gift of the gab becomes the latest weapon in the fight against car crime. Spikey, better known for his role of Jerry St Clair in the hit comedy series Phoenix Nights, is helping to drive away
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COMMENT: Could Sam be new man for England?
THE soon to be vacant position of England coach has inevitably brought up the name of Sam Allardyce as a favourite to take over from the departing Sven Goran Eriksson. The Bolton Wanderers manager is deservedly mentioned alongside the likes of
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Scarred for life
KIND-hearted Paul Greenhalgh was scarred for life - because he walked an elderly woman home from the pub. The former soldier wanted to make sure 70-year-old Gertie McCabe was safe in the dark. But just minutes after seeing her to her flat in Bolton
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Get on Sam at 5-2!
SAM Allardyce is a step nearer fulfilling his ambition to manage England. The Wanderers manager, already the people's choice, has been installed as the bookies' favourite to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson. The Football Association announced on Monday
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My son's long wait for Jobcentre money
COULD anyone shed light on what is happening at the Jobcentre? My son has been unemployed since November, and has not received a penny since then. Each time he has rung he has been told: 'It's being dealt with.' He finally got an interview on January
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Recycling is good value for money
We would like to give answers to the questions raised within the Bolton Evening News from Mr Griffiths in order for people to understand more about how we operate our waste service in Bolton. Bolton is an independent authority in terms of recycling
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Manchester a great city - no county
AS a proud Mancunian living in Bolton, Lancashire, for more than 30 years, I have to say that some of your correspondents need to get their facts right about the Greater Manchester debate. Greater Manchester was never a geographical county, as Trystan
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The Reebok Rescuer
HE is not a Russian oil tycoon with a seemingly bottomless well of cash or a mysterious Arab sheikh who may or may not emerge as the saviour of a desperate football club he supported in his college days. From the Bolton Evening News, first published
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Fans face season ticket price rise
WANDERERS fans expecting a cash splash from the club's new millionaire owner were given a reality check today with news that ticket prices at the Reebok will have to rise to help the club balance the books. From the Bolton Evening News, first published
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Who will finance super health centres?
THE report about the new super health centres (December 29) is good news on the face of it, but it does raise some important questions: 1. Where is the finance coming from to employ all the extra staff needed in the centres? There is already a shortage
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Inspector is sending out the wrong message
IREFER to the article in the Bolton Evening News on Wednesday, January 18, concerning anti-social behaviour and the response by the local Police Inspector, Simon Miskell: 'the park is a new location for the youths to gather but they have to gather somewhere
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Pupils learn world trade
PUPILS are being offered an insight into the world of international trading through a new vocational programme launched this week. The Young International Trader programme is aimed at 14 to 19-year-olds. The programme, designed by the Institute of Export
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Homes evacuated after grenade found
RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes after a hand grenade was found in a cupboard. Workmen were clearing out a house in Newbury Walk, Brownlow Fold, Bolton, at 11am on Monday when the device was found. Police put up a 50m cordon around the property
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On your bike for charity
Cyclists from Bolton will need to get on their bikes if they want to take part in a charity race this September. Marie Curie Cancer Care's Great 500 race has only 200 places available with four routes left to suit different levels of cycling ability.
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Auction raises £1,000 for earthquake appeal
LOFTY the Lion has handed over a cheque for £1,000 raised at an auction night for the Mayor of Bolton's Asian Earthquake appeal. The auction was organised by Apna News, a monthly magazine based in Westhoughton, aimed at the Asian Community. It was held
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Driver was on cocaine
A DRIVER who jumped a red light had been been taking cocaine, a court heard. Bolton magistrates were told that Ghanshyam Mawji, aged 28, of Brindley Close, Farnworth, was driving along Higher Market Street, Farnworth, in July, 2005. Gail OBrien, prosecuting
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The straw that broke the camel's back
ENGLAND are looking for a new manager again after the baggage which Sven-Goran Eriksson's controversial lifestyle collects finally burst the Football Association's patience writes Neil Bonnar The Swede, like Bobby Robson at the 1990 World Cup and Terry
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Get on Sam at 5-2!
SAM Allardyce is a step nearer fulfilling his ambition to manage England. The Wanderers manager, already the people's choice, has been installed as the bookies' favourite to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson. The Football Association announced on Monday night
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Could Kev Nolan be Sven's dark horse?
IT is rapidly becoming a footballing cliche - but there is always one player who comes out of nowhere to force his way into an England squad in the build-up to a World Cup. David Platt did it in 1990, Michael Owen did it in 1998, Darius Vassell and Trevor
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What the papers said about Sven leaving on Tuesday
THE SUN: England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has agreed to go quietly after the World Cup. FA bigwigs last night thrashed out a compensation deal for the Swede, believed to be around £3million. DAILY MIRROR: Sven-Goran Eriksson last night agreed a £3million
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Now school proposals go to public consultation
THE GLOVES are off in the battle to relocate part of King David school to Prestwich. Manchester City Council's executive committee met on Wednesday to give the proposals their seal of approval and agreed to move on to the next stage of the planning process
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Now school proposals go to public consultation
THE GLOVES are off in the battle to relocate part of King David school to Prestwich. Manchester City Council's executive committee met on Wednesday to give the proposals their seal of approval and agreed to move on to the next stage of the planning process
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Injury-hit RMI face Cup aces
LEIGH RMI have an early attempt to recover from their 6-1 drubbing by Stalybridge when they entertain Nuneaton on Tuesday night (ko 7.45pm). The visitors are fresh from their FA Cup heroics when they took Middlesbrough to a replay. But it has impacted
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Fundraisers light up Jake's world
SIX-year-old Jake Bellis has been given a gift to light up his life. The Farnworth youngster, who suffers from autism, now has a portable sensory light unit which produces light movements to match his mood. It was presented to him by the charity Children
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Teenager denies manslaughter
A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a father of three. Paul Birmingham, aged 19, of Grasmere Road, Swinton, pleaded not guilty when he appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Monday. It is alleged that he killed Eric Glenn
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Extra civilian crime fighters
NEW civilian police staff will soon be pounding the beat on the streets of Bolton. The Greater Manchester Police Authority has approved the deployment of 31 Police Community Support Officers for the town. Members of the Authority discussed a report on
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Youth 'left for dead' in street
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was battered unconscious and left in an alleyway after spending a quiet evening with friends. Jason Morris was attacked yards from his home in Great Lever. He suffered head injuries, a large gash to his chin, a serious injury to his
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Comedian lends voice to fight against car crime
COMEDIAN Dave Spikey will be the talk of the town when his gift of the gab becomes the latest weapon in the fight against car crime. Spikey, better known for his role of Jerry St Clair in the hit comedy series Phoenix Nights, is helping to drive away
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All systems go for city bus-tram interchange
A NEW multi-million pound transport interchange in Manchester city centre opens on Sunday. Shudehill Interchange, which cost £28 million to develop and build, boasts a state-of-the-art bus station, a Metrolink tram stop and a 777 space car park. More
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Walk-in rail commuter clinics to open
A FREE centre which aims to make it more convenient for commuters to get treatment for minor illnesses is to be opened near Manchester's Piccadilly Station. The commuter walk-in centre, operated by a private health firm for the NHS, will be able to get
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Tread the path of town's stars
ARE you a young person who dreams of becoming an actor and following in the footsteps of local successes such as Christopher Eccleston, Paul Nicholls and Sir Ian McKellen? If the answer is yes, then Bolton's award-winning Octagon Theatre is offering you
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Halle is Casey Lee's little star
BOLTON actress Casey Lee Jolleys happily gave up centre stage to her own VIP at the weekend. The 31-year-old, who returns to Coronation Street next week as the conwoman who posed as Fred Elliott's Thai bride, hosted the first birthday party of her daughter
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Comedian lends voice to fight against car crime
COMEDIAN Dave Spikey will be the talk of the town when his gift of the gab becomes the latest weapon in the fight against car crime. Spikey, better known for his role of Jerry St Clair in the hit comedy series Phoenix Nights, is helping to drive away
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Halle is Casey Lee's little star
BURY actress Casey Lee Jolleys happily gave up centre stage to her own VIP at the weekend. The 31-year-old, who returns to Coronation Street next week as the conwoman who posed as Fred Elliott's Thai bride, hosted the first birthday party of her daughter
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Lazy drivers should put safety first
Wouldn't it be fair to say that drivers who cannot be bothered to apply their hand brake at traffic lights are lazy? They are obviously not thinking safely because at night when at traffic lights they sit with their foot on the brake pedal and causing
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Embrace our multi-cultural society
WITH reference to the suggestion by Gordon Brown to observe a special day to celebrate Britishness. On January 26, Australia Day is celebrated. Being an Aussie by birth I have vivid memories of paying allegiance each morning as we stood on parade before
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Lorry driver's indecent act
A LORRY driver spotted committing an indecent act in a Bolton street has been fined by magistrates. The court heard how Mark Anthony Fishwick, aged 45, of Siddow Common, Leigh was seen by a Sky television engineer behind houses in Caroline Street, Daubhill
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Scarred for life
KIND-hearted Paul Greenhalgh was scarred for life - because he walked an elderly woman home from the pub. The former soldier wanted to make sure 70-year-old Gertie McCabe was safe in the dark. But just minutes after seeing her to her flat in Bolton town
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On your bike for charity
Cyclists from Bolton will need to get on their bikes if they want to take part in a charity race this September. Marie Curie Cancer Care's Great 500 race has only 200 places available with four routes left to suit different levels of cycling ability.
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Lorry driver's indecent act
A LORRY driver spotted committing an indecent act in a Bolton street has been fined by magistrates. The court heard how Mark Anthony Fishwick, aged 45, of Siddow Common, Leigh was seen by a Sky television engineer behind houses in Caroline Street, Daubhill
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Woman, 74, attacked on doorstep
A 74-YEAR-OLD woman was knocked to the ground and robbed on her front door step. The pensioner was waiting in the lobby of Savoy Court in Cross Street, Whitefield, when she was targeted at about 2pm on Saturday. She saw a red car pull up outside and,
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The highes and lows of Sven's reign
HIGH - 2000: October - Agrees five-year contract to become first foreign manager of the English national team. HIGH - 2001: September - England thrash Germany 5-1 in World Cup qualifier. LOW - 2002: April - World Cup preparations disrupted by revelations
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Teenager dies in tram horror
A TEENAGER died after being hit by a tram at Prestwich Metrolink Station on Sunday. The 17-year-old, who is from the Longsight area of Manchester, was killed on the tracks. It is believed the tram was travelling from Besses O' th' Barn in Whitefield towards
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What the papers said about Sven leaving on Tuesday
THE SUN: England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has agreed to go quietly after the World Cup. FA bigwigs last night thrashed out a compensation deal for the Swede, believed to be around £3million. DAILY MIRROR: Sven-Goran Eriksson last night agreed a £3million
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Back the bid for our town's super baby unit
WE are writing to express our gratitude to the Bolton Evening News for its really important work in setting up the 'Backing the Baby Unit' campaign. We cannot emphasise too much how important this public consultation on Children's and Maternity services
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Hospital helps 1,800 patients to kick the habit
HOSPITAL bosses have been praised for their stop smoking programme by the government's top nursing adviser. When the Royal Bolton Hospital formed its Stub It Out programme two years ago it was the only one of its kind in the country - and since then more
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Craney's sticking with Stanley
IAN Craney has pledged his immediate future to Accrington Stanley - because he believes the Reds are going up. Coca Cola League Two side Chester made a fruitless approach for the midfield maestro and winger Gary Roberts when the January transfer window
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Ruth's grandad was IRA officer
EDUCATION secretary Ruth Kelly's grandfather was an IRA officer imprisoned in the 1920s shortly after partition, it was reported on Monday. Philip Murphy is described as a quartermaster of the West Fermanagh IRA Battalion. And Ms Kelly's office confirmed
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Now vandals block highways with metal signs
VANDALS are placing obstructions in the middle of busy roads around Bolton causing drivers to take drastic action to avoid them. Debris is being thrown on to carriageways by the yobs - with motorists often not spotting the objects until they are close
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PC murder case man 'warned he would use gun'
A MAN accused of being part of a gang of "laughing assassins" that gunned down both a policeman and a nightclub bouncer had warned he would shoot someone, a court was told. The policeman, PC Patrick Dunne, had moved from Bolton to London to become an
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Should one man have such power at Wanderers?
LITTLE is known about the former Farnworth Grammar School student who has assumed total control of Bolton Wanderers by virtue of his 94.5 per cent holding in the club's parent company. From the Bolton Evening News, first published Tuesday 30th Dec
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Ruth's grandad was IRA officer
EDUCATION secretary Ruth Kelly's grandfather was an IRA officer imprisoned in the 1920s shortly after partition, it was reported on Monday. Philip Murphy is described as a quartermaster of the West Fermanagh IRA Battalion. And Ms Kelly's office
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New boy happy for the new life
Boro's new signing Phil Salt has swapped the relative highs of the Conference North with Hyde United for the lows of the UniBond Premier with Kevin Glendon's men - and he can't wait to get stuck in. Boro moved to sign the 27-year-old after he became
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2005 - Year of mixed fortunes for Boro boys
MARC HIGGINSON takes a brief look at how Radcliffe Boro have shaped up during the last twelve months. IT'S been a trying year for Boro as they missed out on a play-off place last season before enduring a horrific run of results in the early exchanges
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Big Sam for England
WANDERERS boss Sam Allardyce was on Tuesday made 5-2 favourite to replace Sven Goran Eriksson as the next England manager following the FA's decision to accept the Swede's resignation after the World Cup. You can read full reaction and exclusive quotes
