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Will minds change
AT long last the public are to be given a voice in the fluoride issue again. I would strongly urge everyone who is against this to vote a resounding NO. I have no doubt that the pro lobby will insist on having a loaded question put on the ballot paper
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Fluoride only for children's sake
JUST to mention a few places where the fluoridated water would be wasted, ie: not being required for its purpose - baths, showers, washing up, toilet flushing, washing machines, cleaning cars, watering gardens to name just a few. The biggest call for
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Drink and the devil
HAVING been delivered with the aid of melted snow, I survived eight years of drinking well water, which, apart from containing the odd mouse or frog, various protozoa, fungi and bacteria, was quite wholesome. Water from the village pump was eventually
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Churchgate is without adequate parking facilities
HAVING been a pavier for some 30 years, I can appreciate the cosmetically beautiful paved areas of Churchgate, but let's not get carried away, we are living in the 21st century. Multidrop vehicles delivering to our office and retail businesses within
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Planners are out of touch
ONCE again it appears that our town centre planners are out of touch with the wishes of Bolton's electorate. This time, by condoning the destruction of the Odeon, a building of character whose facade is an excellent example of art deco, in order to make
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Less and less to do in town
YET another casualty bites the dust in Bolton town centre. The Odeon Cinema/Theatre has been standing in the centre of Bolton for the past 70 years and is now the latest victim of our town planners, suffering the same fate as several of our other much
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Which of our schools will be next to close?
I HAVE no personal connection with the proposed closure of Christ's Church Primary School, Harwood, but it makes my blood boil at the absolute stupidity of the decision. Linda Thomas should resign immediately because of the misery she has caused the
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Farmers market suits its country setting
HAVE any of our councillors ever visited the Farmers' Market on Moss Bank Park? If so, they would find what a delightful rendezvous it is, enjoyed by young and old alike, lots of families. There is plenty to enjoy including the children's farm, animal
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Thank you for making charity night a success
Last Friday I hosted my charity dinner and cabaret in the Albert Halls and it was a very successful evening which everyone seemed to really enjoy. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the people who helped to make the night such a huge success
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No shame in free school meals
WITH regard to the educational special needs article in The Bolton News, Friday, February 23. It is an absolute disgrace that Bolton education department wants to associate special needs and social deprivation together. Most special needs pupils have
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No doubt, town is beoming dirtier
With reference to your article on the cleanliness of the town's streets (March 1), I must agree with Mr Tony Pearson. On three separate occasions I have rang the Town Hall regarding fly tipping in Forresterhill Avenue of black bin bags and broken double
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Sky switch-off has brought family together
MY comment re the story about the Virgin and Sky battle in The Bolton News is that, for my family, it only has an upside. That is, it has relieved us of the decision of having to switch rubbish off when trying to find something good to watch. The FA
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Adult services and children short-changed by Labour
I write in response to two previous publications. Firstly, Sarah Matthews commenting on monies spent on Children's and Adult Services in Bolton compared to Oldham. Yes we have been short-changed by this Labour Government by not giving us the resources
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Law does not protect decent folk
THE story "Court shock for a victim of the yobs" March 3 about law abiding citizen Dean Harrison who ended up being penalised for protecting his family and home from yobs shows quite clearly that our laws, or for that matter, the police, do not, and will
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More houses will add to congestion
I WOULD like to congratulate Cllr Andy Morgan for his views on road charges, at last we seem to have a councillor with some backbone who is prepared to listen to and speak up on behalf of the people of Bolton. Cllr Morgan is quite right when he states
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Council tax to rise by 3.5pc
COUNCIL tax is set to rise by 3.5 per cent next month. This takes the headline band D rate to £1,276.49, an increase of just over £44 a year, but for residents in band A, B and C properties it will mean around just 57p a week more. Wigan Council leader
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Wilkinson set to be flagship precinct store
Household goods retailer Wilkinson is being lined up to be a flagship store in Farnworth's redeveloped shopping precinct, it has been announced. Cllr James Lord revealed the chain store was in talks over plans to move to the heart of the redevelopment
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Rumour mill keeps Wanderers in the news
SAM Allardyce once joked with a group of journalists that the advent of the mid-season transfer window, which he was passionately opposed to and still is, would spike their guns by dramatically cutting down on many of the stories that filled so many of
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£500 reward after cats are released
A CATTERY is offering a £500 reward for information leading to the conviction of a vandal who released five cats from their premises. Little Lions, in Holcroft Lane, Culcheth, said owners were distraught after the raid in the early hours of February
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Police tribute to murdered PC John Egerton
FAMILY, friends and colleagues of a murdered young policeman attended an emotional memorial service to mark the 25th anniversary of his death. The ceremony at Bolton Police Station yesterday was in honour of PC John Egerton and a conference suite at
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DIY clean-up is a big success
IT was a case of skip, skip hurray' at the weekend when residents in Radcliffe joined forces with BurySafe volunteers to give their neighbourhood a welcome spring clean. A hefy 18 tons of unwanted household items and rubbish, dumped in six large skips
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Mugged pensioner has the last laugh
PENSIONER Laura Lomax was attacked and knocked to the ground on her way back from a post office in Radcliffe. But the mugger escaped with just a few tissues, bits of paper and a couple of sweets - thanks to Mrs Lomax's forgetfulness. The 63-year-old
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Confessions of a serial text addict
THE numbers 101, 160, 302, 340, 401, 440 and 390 are etched on my mind. They do not form a regular seven-number gamble in some bizarre alternative lottery, nor are they the numbers of the buses I have to catch in order to complete some complicated and
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Confessions of a serial text addict
THE numbers 101, 160, 302, 340, 401, 440 and 390 are etched on my mind. They do not form a regular seven-number gamble in some bizarre alternative lottery, nor are they the numbers of the buses I have to catch in order to complete some complicated and
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Job losses could cut cash flow
IT is bad news for employees that one company has gone into liquidation and another is to automate production losing 75 jobs. Administrators called in to Darcy Industries are trying to sell the company as a going concern and safeguard 75 jobs. At Vernacare
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Lessons for schools should be in Chinese
TEACHING was once a source of great personal pride for those who made it their profession. It also brought them respect in their communities. That was in the dim and distant past, before the world, or our part of it, went completely barmy. Nowadays,
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Save the planet and enjoy shopping
For once, I have given up something useful for Lent. Previous Lenten efforts have been either feeble (I'll give up crinkle-cut chips), chequered (What's that? Forty days? I thought you said four days' tea!) or both (when the supermarket ran out of crinkle
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Are new builds the slums of the future?
ARE you happy with your house? According to designer Wayne Hemingway, you probably shouldn't be. He tells Kat Dibbits why . . . HE may be better known for his clothing design under the Red or Dead label, but for the past few years Wayne Hemingway has
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Moving Farmers' Market will kill it
WE would like to say we completely agree with Victoria Sherrington's views, (The Bolton News, March 3) about Bolton Council's proposed move of the Farmers' Market from its present venue at Moss Bank Park. It is typical of Bolton Council that as soon
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Market needs country setting
I AM getting a little tired of being pushed around. How about you? For example: You will not have a successful Farmers' Market in Moss Bank Park, we know best. The fact is, the majority of customers at the market are local, with its fresh air and a
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Labour 'will not endorse London-style traffic charges'
I READ with interest Cllr Morgan's letter on the proposed consultation on new mechanisms for traffic management and investment in public transport in Greater Manchester. He accuses the ten Leaders of the Greater Manchester Councils of dancing to the
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Callous attack on youth band
How disheartening it was to read the story about the band whose van was car jacked and lost their instruments (The Bolton News, February 29). I recognised the band as The Geoff's a college band based in Leigh. I have had the pleasure of seeing these
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Stop traffic calming on Tennyson Road
TONY Pearson makes some good points in his letter concerning traffic calming measures in Tennyson Road, Farnworth. I feel, however, that he has been very polite in his assessment of the situation. Irrespective of who has the right of way at the protruding
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Giant girder held up Odeon
JUST a few words to express my sadness to read in The Bolton News that the building which housed the Odeon cinema is to be demolished. As a young teenager during the 1930s I watched the erection of this building, often sneaking inside by a side door
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Vaz Te for Hull
Striker Ricardo Vaz Te has joined former Wanderers assistant manager Phil Brown's Hull City on a month's loan. The Portugal Under 21 international, who has appeared 26 times for Wanderers this season -many as substitute - will return to the Reebok on
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Enjoy the beauty of Lake Garda
Hello everyone, THE splendour of Italy's largest lake is legendary and this week we are offering you the chance to see Lake Garda for yourselves. Charming waterside resorts and villages lie sheltered by a stunning backdrop of mountain scenery. Lake
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Founder member of nursery calls it a day
A NURSERY worker is retiring from the playgroup she helped to set-up more than 30 years ago. Mavis Weaver, aged 62, was a founder member of Daisy Hill Pre School, which opened in 1974. It was set-up by a group of mums to fill a gap in childcare provision
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Building set to start on £20m police HQ
CONSTRUCTION on a new £20 million police headquarters is set to start in Bury this year. Bury police's new Divisional Head Quarters will be built within 300 yards of the birthplace of the founder of the modern police force, Sir Robert Peel, and will
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Teacher who sold drugs is banned from classroom
A BOLTON music teacher who was jailed for dealing in drugs has been banned from teaching for 10 years. Former Canon Slade School teacher Stephen Bell was sentenced to three years in prison at Bolton Crown Court in October 2004. He has since been released
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REVIEW: Wonderful production sells itself
Death of a Salesman, Octagon, Bolton. Until April 7. WE spend so much of our lives looking for someone or something other than what we have that we often lose sight of who we are and what we really want. Arthur Miller's epic family drama - the entire
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'Home Life' scheme is to be extended
A SAFE haven for disadvantaged youngsters in Atherton is to be extended. Wigan and Leigh Housing, which manages the borough's council homes, has turned a flat on the Hag Fold estate into a home for children who have a difficult or disrupted home life
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McFly Danny's secret birthday bash
BOLTON pop star Danny Jones is throwing a lavish 21st birthday party at a secret venue outside London. Danny, the frontman for the successful pop rockers McFly, will celebrate his birthday in style with his family, fellow band members and friends. Though
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Castaway Erica takes a back seat
THE nation's first glimpse of Kearsley's Erica Hurst was as she stepped out of the sea in a skimpy bikini to begin a new life on a remote Island. And in a warning to her fellow Castaways, the former lapdancer said: "The only thing I won't kill is an
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EXCLUSIVE: Castaway husband talks to The Bolton News
THE husband of Bolton Castaway Erica Hurst says he is happy for her to pursue her TV dream on one condition. "She's never leaving me for three months again," joked Matthew Williams. He was speaking after viewers caught their first glimpse of Erica,
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Drivers face town centre disruption
DRIVERS will face disruption in Bolton town centre over the next two weekends as road resurfacing work is carried out. The work at the junction of Deansgate, Bradshawgate and Churchgate will take place this Sunday and on Sunday March 18. Road closures
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150 jobs under threat at two firms
THE future of up to 75 manufacturing jobs in Bolton is uncertain after a chemical company went into administration. Staff at Darcy Industries, a manufacturer of cleaning, DIY and decorative products, based at Riversdale Mill in Hacken Lane, Darcy Lever
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Mad Dog's 'nightmare' in Bolton
FORMER terror chief Johnny "Mad Dog" Adair has lifted the lid on his short time in Bolton - and says it was "a nightmare". The loyalist godfather was exiled to Bolton because of a bitter feud with rival Ulster Defence Association (UDA) factions in Northern
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Thieves raid pastie shops
BURGLARS broke into the Ye Olde Pastie Shop in Bolton town centre and stole cash. The break-in was discovered yesterday morning when staff turned up for work at the bakery in Churchgate. The thieves broke in through the rear of the building, causing
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Charles speaks of 'vital' rural pubs
The Prince of Wales stressed the importance of Britain's pubs to rural life today and pledged to visit a few to hone his darts skills. Charles told a reception of pub landlords at Clarence House in London he felt pubs were crucial in binding communities
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'Allo, 'Allo back for a one-off special
FRENCH wartime sitcom Allo Allo is set to return to the BBC for a one-off special filmed in Manchester. A new episode will be recorded at Granada Studios on March 22 in front of a live audience and will reunite the original cast. It will be screened
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Changing of the guard - in Bolton town centre
People did a double take when they spotted what appeared to be a member of the Queen's guard in Bolton town centre. Dressed in a bright yellow tunic and carrying an enormous teaspoon, the guardsman was parading about Cheadle Square, off Le Mans Crescent
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'Mean' thief stole a friend's Christmas gifts
A thief who stole expensive goods from the home of a childhood friend on Christmas Day has been jailed for 21 months. Homeless Lyndsey Magari, aged 25, "considerably spoiled" Christmas for Clare Campbell's four children after the burglary at their Farnworth
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Darts, domino, pool and snooker results
Darts, domino, pool and snooker results are now available in .pdf format from Saturday's The Bolton News. Simply click HERE and HERE to read the pages in full.
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Top 10 scorers
Premier Division: 48 Nigel Hallows, 41 Mike Moir; 38 Graham Jeffries; 35 Ron Durose; 34 Wayne Renton; 33 Mark Ramsbottom, Andy Jackson; 32 Darren Howarth, Ron Pennington; 30 Paul Cicchelli. Division One: 44 Paul Ward; 42 Paul Brandwood; 41 Steve Barber
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Results round-up
Premier Division: Burning Desire A 0 Ramsbottom A 9; Little Lever A 4 Radcliffe CC 5; Burning Desire B 2 Tameside 7; Nomads A 1 Tonge A 8; Hilton B 4 Hilton A 5; Wharton A 6 Little Lever B 3. Division One: Hilton C 2 Heaton B 7; Tonge B 5 Heaton A 4
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Rammy on course to retain their title
WITH just four weeks of the League programme left to play, Bolton Table Tennis Premier Division leaders Ramsbottom A look set to retain their title after taking maximum points at Burning Desire A to leave them nine points ahead of Radcliffe Cricket Club
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Hull look to build on Wigan win
Super League new boys Hull Kingston Rovers are determined to build on their impressive start to the season. Rovers have won three of their first four matches, including a fabulous victory at Wigan last Friday, to confound their critics but Great Britain
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Vaealiki inspires Warriors win
David Vaealiki was the Wigan hero as the Warriors kick-started their campaign with a hard-fought 16-12 win over Harlequins. The Londoners had kept hold of their two-point half-time advantage until well into the final quarter, only for the former New
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Hurst grabs a lifeline for Shakers
GLYNN Hurst eased the pressure on Bury boss Chris Casper with a strike deep into injury time against nine-man Wrexham. The 28-year-old striker claimed his 11th goal of the season to save the Shakers' blushes after the home side had seen both Chris Llewellyn
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Wanderers sell-out at Old Trafford
Wanderers have sold their full allocation of tickets for their away trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the Barclays Premiership next Saturday. The game, which kicks off at 12.45pm, will be shown live on Sky Sports.
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Wanderers new signing goes to Leeds on loan
WANDERERS' new recruit Lubomir Michalik has joined Championship basement club Leeds United on a month's loan. The Slovakian international defender, who signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Bolton in January, will get much-needed first-team experience
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Tons of Money actor scoops £50,000 lotto prize
AN amateur actor won more than £50,000 - while playing the lead role in a play called Tons of Money. Robin Thompson scooped the cash prize of £52,721.70 after matching all five main numbers in the Euromillions draw on Friday, February 23. Robin, aged
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What a waste of money
If there's one way in which the Chinese have failed to endear themselves to me，it's in their propensity to try and rip foreigners off. In a less touristy city like Dalian, from where I departed last week after a six-month stay, the rip-off
