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Burnt-out car clue to hit-run death
POLICE investigating the hit-run death in Bolton of a 44-year-old mother of two are examining a car they believe may have struck her down. Detectives are still hunting driver who failed to stop after hitting Laura Entwistle at 3am on Saturday. A
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Wenger to rest players at the Reebok
WANDERERS will face an under-strength Arsenal team in Saturday's FA Cup tie at the Reebok. Thierry Henry was already doubtful with a hamstring injury he sustained in Tuesday night's Carling Cup upset against Wigan at Highbury but Gunners boss, Arsene
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Teachers threaten walkout
TEACHERS in Bolton could walk out in protest against Education Secretary Ruth Kelly's controversial school reforms. It would be a further embarrassment for the MP for Bolton West who has been under pressure on two fronts - the row over sex offenders
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Neighbour from hell is evicted
A NEIGHBOUR from hell has been evicted from her home in a campaign to stamp out anti-social behaviour. Becky Stryker, who has a two-year-old son, was thrown out of her two-bedroom home on a troubled estate called The Pungle in Westhoughton. Neighbours
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Mum joins call to expand on services that changed a life
WHEN Daniel Northmore was a child, his regular visits to hospital made his life a misery. The 18-year-old suffers from a rare genetic condition that has left him physically and mentally disabled, with a weakened immune system, and in need of frequent
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Skeleton was certainly on show
I AM 58-years-old with some of my memories blurring, but I can most assuredly tell you that there was indeed a full skeleton of a dinosaur on show in the Bolton Museum. In fact I am also as certain that it was a Tyrannosaurus Rex. In the mid-Sixties
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EXCLUSIVE: Big Sam rallies behind Sven
SAM Allardyce has declared his personal support for Sven-Goran Eriksson in his quest to lead England to World Cup glory writes Gordon Sharrock The Wanderers boss, the people's choice and bookies' favourite to succeed the Swede when he steps down
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Band needs new players
THE Ellenbrook and Boothstown brass band, which was formed 131 years ago, is appealing for new players in all sections. Currently the band only competes in the Annual Whit Friday marches but has numerous concert engagements this year. The band rehearses
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Charity celebratedin art exhibition
AN art exhibition, celebrating a charity which has spent 40 years supporting people with learning difficulties, has opened in Darwen. The painting, photography and ceramics show is open at Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, off Earnsdale Road. The artwork
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The highs 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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Woman, 74, in doorstep attack ordeal
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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Karate duo keep it in the family
A FATHER and daughter martial arts duo punched and kicked their way to winning gold medals for Britain. Paul and Danielle Smith beat top American and Canadian martial art experts at the 2006 World Congress of Martial Arts (WCMA) competition in the Dominican
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Hoo Ha fun for young readers
PRIMARY schools in Bolton are among 185 in Greater Manchester to have been randomly picked to receive free copies of a new childrens book to encourage reading. Author Jo Marsden is sending out more than 2,000 free copies of her new book Hoo Ha House to
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Back to the swinging 60's
A CHARITY event with a 60s theme will be held at St Mary's Church Hall in Chorley New Road, Horwich, on Saturday, February 4, at 7.30pm. There will be a 60s band and a supper to follow. The party will help to raise cash for Macmillan Nurses and Brazley
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Exhibition will have you in stitches
The Stitch and Creative Crafts Show takes place from February 3 to 5 at the G-Mex Centre in Manchester. All forms of creative craft will be on show from cross stitch to machine knitting and free hands on workshops are included in the price. Opening times
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Willis' rocket seals a shock win for RMI
LEIGH turned the Conference North table on its head when they pulled off a shock win over promotion chasing Nuneaton on Tuesday night. The three points helped lift the Railwaymen away from the relegation zone, after their vastly improved display rocked
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Mum joins call to expand on services that changed a life
WHEN Daniel Northmore was a child, his regular visits to hospital made his life a misery. The 18-year-old suffers from a rare genetic condition that has left him physically and mentally disabled, with a weakened immune system, and in need of frequent
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Abuse of the elderly is ignored - Age Concern
ACTS of abuse on the elderly do not get the prominence they deserve, says the head of Bolton Age Concern. Chief officer Gareth Evans said vulnerable OAPs were often given less sympathy than younger victims - and abuse of them generated less interest.
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Turton Tower under threat of cash axe
FEARS that historic Turton Tower could fall into disrepair were raised after plans were revealed to axe the grant for the historic building. Funding for the museum on the outskirts of Bolton is provided by Lancashire County Council. But it says it can
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Hunt for gang of violent robbers
POLICE are hunting a violent gang of robbers who have struck seven times in Bolton. The incidents have happened in the town centre bus station and across Great Lever over the last week. Each time the gang has struck, members have used violence against
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Karate duo keep it in the family
A FATHER and daughter martial arts duo punched and kicked their way to winning gold medals for Britain. Paul and Danielle Smith beat top American and Canadian martial art experts at the 2006 World Congress of Martial Arts (WCMA) competition in the Dominican
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Vega wedding is a real Marvel
THE bride wore... a Wonder Woman outfit. The groom arrived dressed as Superman. And even the minister was out of the ordinary. He impersonated Elvis Presley, dressing for the role and bursting into song. It was a far from traditional wedding ceremony
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£1m grant to help cut fire deaths
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded more than £1 million to help reduce deaths by fire. The fire prevention grant, worth £1,132,380, has been awarded by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and will be spent over the next two
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Halle's 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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Law accounts conference
MORE than 160 chartered accountants who specialise in working with solicitors will attend a major conference on Tuesday. Presented by Janet Taylor, head of the specialist solicitors group at accountancy firm MacIntyre Hudson, the briefing is for staff
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Take a piece of China
BUSINESSES in Bolton are being urged to take advantage of the growing trade and investment opportunities in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan by attending the annual Greater China event. The roadshow, hosted by ChamberLink International Trade Centre and supported
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Yes, it did exist
NO I didn't dream it! Yes it did exist! I quite clearly recall visiting the museum in the sixties, when I was a schoolgirl, and seeing the dinosaur on many occasions. Yours in no doubt, Mrs Chris Gavin Bolton
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Dinosaur was no dream
WITH regard to the dinosaur which used to be an exhibit at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, that the Council Officials says never existed. I certainly recall it being there, its giant head with large teeth made me realise how big those things were. Paul
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A model this size would be hard to lose
AS an avid follower of Bolton's heritage I read with interest the article about the missing dinosaur (Monday, January 23). I used to frequent Bolton Museum often as a child, and also as a teenager, and I distinctly remember the model of a dinosaur as
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At last, our streets may be cleaner
THE latest Government proposals to deal with prostitution have to be music to the ears of those of us who have fought so hard over the last four to five years to clean up our streets of 'in your face prostitution' and all it brings with it. They promise
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On this day...
From the Evening News, January 24, 1906: TALKING about Politics - Joseph Bate of Lane Head, Lowton, was defended by Mr. T. R. Dootson on a charge of using abusive language at 11.30p.m. on Jan. 13th. Bate said they were discussing politics and talking
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Willis rocket seals a shock win for RMI
LEIGH RMI 1 NUNEATON 0 by David Magilton: LEIGH turned the Conference North table on its head when they pulled off a shock win over promotion chasing Nuneaton on Tuesday night. The three points helped lift the Railwaymen away from the relegation zone,
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Teachers threaten walkout
TEACHERS in Bolton could walk out in protest against Education Secretary Ruth Kelly's controversial school reforms. It would be a further embarrassment for the MP for Bolton West who has been under pressure on two fronts - the row over sex offenders in
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Back to the swinging 60's
A CHARITY event with a 60s theme will be held at St Mary's Church Hall in Chorley New Road, Horwich, on Saturday, February 4, at 7.30pm. There will be a 60s band and a supper to follow. The party will help to raise cash for Macmillan Nurses and Brazley
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Grants for young people
YOUNG people living in the Harwood area can apply for help from a new charity. The David Walsh Trust has been formed with £500,000 from the sale of the former Walsh's Institute at Longsight, which is now being turned in to flats. The charity aims to help
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Comapny has winning package
A WORSLEY packaging company has found the recipe for success in the food industry. Mister Blister's Virtuweld range of salad and sandwich boxes have a unique patented locking system. The packs can be sealed easily and inexpensively, and are presently
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Promotions for accountants
TENON, the Chorley-based accountants and business advisers, has announced the promotions of key staff in the financial services and tax business areas in the North-west. Chris Bardin has been promoted to financial services director while Ken Mawdsley
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Delivery service is growing
ORGANIC food firm the Really Green Grocer is trimming down to concentrate on deliveries. The firm, which sells locally-sourced organic fruit and vegetables, has closed its Smithills shop in Church Road. Owner Sharon Clare will now concentrate on the Organic
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Whitakers has turned corner
WHITAKERS department store has 'seen the worst' of the downturn in retail tradings, its owner said on Tuesday. Beale, which owns Whitakers and 11 other stores across Britain, has announced full year figures showing slightly increased profits despite falling
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Road has een the scene of many deaths
I JUST want to comment on the tragic death outside the Rumworth pub. I lost my mother Rose Garner on this same road in 1992 only a mile from this spot. My mother's death was one of many on this road. Why are there no speed cameras about on the stretch
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Ruth has helped to light up estate
WE would like to say a big thank you to Ruth Kelly, for all her hard work campaigning for new street lights on the Makinson Estate in Horwich. We were very impressed by the way Ruth dealt with the problem that residents raised with her last summer. She
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Speeding drivers treat roads like a race track
FOR years the roads of Deane and Daubhill have been an accident waiting to happen. I drive in towns and cities all over the country but I have never experienced anything like driving on these two roads. People seem to think that every road is a dual carriageway
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This hard lesson has to be learned
BOLTON Council would never lightly evict a 21-year-old mother and her two year-old son from their home. But the fact is that the woman had been making her neighbours' lives miserable over a long period, prompting numerous complaints about noise and even
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Turton Tower under threat of cash axe
FEARS that historic Turton Tower could fall into disrepair were raised after plans were revealed to axe the grant for the historic building. Funding for the museum on the outskirts of Bolton is provided by Lancashire County Council. But it says it can
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Burnt-out car clue to hit-run death
POLICE investigating the hit-run death in Bolton of a 44-year-old mother of two are examining a car they believe may have struck her down. Detectives are still hunting driver who failed to stop after hitting Laura Entwistle at 3am on Saturday. A stolen
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Neighbour from hell is evicted
A NEIGHBOUR from hell has been evicted from her home in a campaign to stamp out anti-social behaviour. Becky Stryker, who has a two-year-old son, was thrown out of her two-bedroom home on a troubled estate called The Pungle in Westhoughton. Neighbours
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Call goes out to runners
BOLTON runners are being sought by a cancer care charity to take part in the BUPA Great Manchester Run. Only 7,000 out of the 25,000 places in the race through the city centre on May 21 are still available. But Marie Curie Cancer Care has guaranteed places
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Waxathon raises cash for hospice
LANDLORD Stuart Ashall smiled through the pain barrier to raise vital cash for charity. Mr Ashall, relief manager of The Unity Brook pub on Manchester Road, Kearsley, raised around £500 for St Ann's Hospice on Peel Lane, Little Hulton. His legs were stripped
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Two freed on bail after hit and run
TWO Bolton men have been released on police bail after they were arrested in connection with a hit and run accident which left a 19-year-old woman in a critical condition. The student was crossing Princess Street at its junction with Graby Row in Manchester
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Crash driver over limit
A MOTORIST who smashed into a wall while driving in foggy conditions had been drinking, a court heard. Stephen Murphy, aged 20, of Green Bank, Harwood, admitted an offence of drink driving in Watling Street, Affetside, at Bury magistrates' court. He was
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Grudge over man led to woman's assault
A LONG-term grudge over a man led to a woman assaulting her neighbour. Rebecca Louise Jones, aged 33, Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, slapped Julie Mahon then pulled her hair. Bury Magistrates' Court heard that Jones had never forgiven Miss Mahon for stealing
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Cannabis lorry driver is jailed
A LORRY driver was jailed for nearly five years after he was caught with a £2.5 million haul of drugs. Derek Fletcher's HGV was stopped and searched by Customs when he arrived at Dover in April 2004, Preston Crown Court heard. He had been to Europe on
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999 crews settle meal break dispute
A DISPUTE over ambulance crews being forced to take unpaid meal breaks has been settled. Previously crews were paid for meal breaks, like their colleagues in the fire and police services, but would work through mealtimes if called out. But last year,
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Out of Africa - Wanderers' TV stars
WANDERERS' stars are the TV spotlight after the 2006 African Nations Cup started on Friday teatime- and you will be able to watch live action, but only on cable or satellite. The digital channel BBCThree and satellite Eurosport, also available on cable
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Wenger to rest players at the Reebok
WANDERERS will face an under-strength Arsenal team in Saturday's FA Cup tie at the Reebok. Thierry Henry was already doubtful with a hamstring injury he sustained in Tuesday night's Carling Cup upset against Wigan at Highbury but Gunners boss, Arsene
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EXCLUSIVE: Big Sam rallies behind Sven
SAM Allardyce has declared his personal support for Sven-Goran Eriksson in his quest to lead England to World Cup glory writes Gordon Sharrock The Wanderers boss, the people's choice and bookies' favourite to succeed the Swede when he steps down this
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Willis rocket seals a shock win for RMI
LEIGH RMI 1 NUNEATON 0 by David Magilton: LEIGH turned the Conference North table on its head when they pulled off a shock win over promotion chasing Nuneaton on Tuesday night. The three points helped lift the Railwaymen away from the relegation zone,
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Sir Alex eyes up Gamst threat
SIR Alex Ferguson is fearing more punishment from a man he once thought about signing at Old Trafford tonight. Morten Gamst Pedersen has already scored two goals in a Blackburn Barclays Premiership win at United's ground this season and he netted another
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Pollitt's night of cup glory
MIKE Pollitt produced the performance of a lifetime to help Wigan to the first major cup final in their history. The Farnworth-born keeper saved a first-half penalty from Jose Antonio Reyes, and kept Arsenal at bay through 120 minutes of thrilling football
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Hospital is in red by £1.2m
FINANCE chiefs at the Royal Bolton Hospital say the cash-strapped hospital is more than £1.2 million in the red. Bosses claim the overspend has been caused by record numbers of patients visiting accident and emergency throughout December - with casualty
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Skeleton was certainly on show
I AM 58-years-old with some of my memories blurring, but I can most assuredly tell you that there was indeed a full skeleton of a dinosaur on show in the Bolton Museum. In fact I am also as certain that it was a Tyrannosaurus Rex. In the mid-Sixties I
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Queue for dentist
HOPEFUL patients queued before daybreak to get themselves on the NHS list of a Bolton dentist. They were waiting outside when the Highfield Dental Practice in Farnworth opened its doors at 7am on Tuesday. They came from as far as Rochdale to take advantage
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One goal will do for Coleman
JOHN Coleman would settle for a 1-0 win every week. The Accrington Stanley manager admitted to a bout of nerves in his side's win over Cambridge United by a single goal on Saturday. But the Reds boss knows more of the same would be enough to secure their
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Teachers threaten walkout
TEACHERS in Bolton could walk out in protest against Education Secretary Ruth Kelly's controversial school reforms. It would be a further embarrassment for the MP for Bolton West who has been under pressure on two fronts - the row over sex offenders in
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Takeaway boss admits dumping food waste
A TAKEAWAY owner has admitted dumping waste outside another fast food outlet. Irshad Ali, who runs The Curry Cottage, in Albert Road, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to ditching bin bags containing food waste at three locations across Bolton. Among them was
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Delays put play area cash in doubt
THE creation of a £50,000 play area which took three years to organise has hit an eleventh hour funding crisis. Work was due to start last August to create a multi-use play area in Westhoughton. But nearly six months later nothing has been done - and
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Useful links
MOST of the links you'll need to add to our comprehensive local cricket coverage are here, but if you think one is missing, please let Internet Editor Chris Sudlow know . . .
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Player coach wanted at Golborne
GOLBORNE Cricket Club are looking for a Player/Coach or Coach for the new season. The Bolton Association side are looking to improve the coaching available to members. The applicant should hold a ECB National Coaching Certificate Level 2 or
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Big guns rolled out for Peter Marsh Chase
JUMP racing fans are in for a treat at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday (21 JANUARY) with the second favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup set to be in action. Kingscliff - winner of the inaugural £150,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park in November
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Super Mario calls it a day
Pittsburgh Penguins player-owner and ice hockey legend Mario Lemieux announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 40-year-old Canadian has made the decision as a result of health problems after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last month
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Boro cruise to simple win
RADCLIFFE BORO 3, WAKEFIELD 0: Boro produced their best performance of the season to sweep aside Wakefield and Emley and ease their relegation fears. Only the brilliance of Andy Woods in the visitors' goal stopped an avalanche of goals early on, but
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BSF Over-35s League
PARK Wanderers booked a place in the quarter-finals of the Sam Ashworth Trophy after a dramatic 4-3 win over Dobbies B. Terry Coxen scored the winner and Tony Ashby missed a late penalty after both teams were reduced to 10 men early on. They now play
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Bolton Mini-Soccer League
RESULTS round-up U12 Chairman's Cup Westhoughton Roma Rangers 4 Farnworth Lynx's 2. U12 Section A Bolton County Rangers 2 Westhoughton Park Rangers 0; Hindsford Tigers 1 Leigh RMI Tigers 3; Rooftec Rangers 2 North Walkden 2; Boothstown Juniors Panthers
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Ralph double keeps Tavern on top
IN the Excelsior Press Bolton Sunday League Premier Division, Market Street Tavern stay top after beating Farnworth Canary 3-1, Ralph starring with two goals. Both Horwich Vic and Hulton Lane kept the pressure on the Tavern. The Vic beat Three Crowns
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Poor defending costs Blackrod
A HAT-TRICK from Euxton Villa striker Bretherton ensured that Blackrod Town returned home pointless. He scored his first two goals within 12 minutes of the kick off. Poor defending was a major contributor. Following a 20th minute substitution and
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Eagley’s losing run continues
EAGLEY suffered their third consecutive defeat when they went down 2-0 at Kirkham, unbeaten leaders of the West Lancashire League Premier Division. Manager Pete Darby can take some comfort from his side's much improved performance. In the first half
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Bolton look to spin Marseille record
Wanderers v Marseille, UEFA Cup Round of 32, first leg, February 15, Reebok Stadium (7.45pm) Still unbeaten in this year's UEFA Cup, Wandererswill hope to make full use of home advantage when they welcome Olympique de Marseille to the Reebok stadium
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Khan heads for six-rounder
AMIR Khan faces his first overseas opponent since turning professional when he meets Vitali Martynov on Saturday. The Bolton teenager will take on the Belarus boxer at Nottingham, in his first fight over six rounds. Martynov has an impressive record
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A meteoric rise to greatness
AMIR'S path to the Olympics began at the age of eight, when his father Shajaad took the hyperactive child to the boxing gym at Halliwell as a way to channel his energies. From the Bolton Evening News, Thursday 17 February 2005 By the age of 11
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The making of a hero
BOXING hero Amir Khan has fought his way into the public conscience with a masterful display of skill and gritty determination. From the Bolton Evening News on Wednesday 1 September 2004 At just 17, he is the youngest boxer ever to win an Olympic
