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VIDEO: Reebok treated to dramatic Goldline Final finish
THE Goldline Trophy final produced a dramatic climax at the Reebok Stadium on Monday night. Prestwich Heys and Charnock Richard played out a goalless 90 minutes before Lee Connell broke the deadlock with a 30-yard strike 10 minutes into extra-time.
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Colls hit top gear in super show
ATHERTON Colls produced an outstanding second half display to continue their successful North West Counties Division One season with a 3-1 home win over Bacup Borough on Monday night. Stuart Cliffe opened the scoring three minutes after the break when
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Leigh boss looks for positive response
LEIGH have an early opportunity to make amends for a disappointing 3-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Barrow when they entertain Blyth Spartans on Tuesday night (kick off 7.45pm). The Railwaymen failed to reproduce their recent form on Saturday and manager
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Experts will decide future of baby unit
The future of Bolton's baby and children's super-centre is to be decided by a panel of experts. After winning the battle to be named as one of the region's three centres of excellence for neonatal, baby and children's services, hospital bosses must
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Bolton, Bury and District Junior Football League
Leigh RMI Under-8s sealed the Bolton, Bury and District Junior Football League Division B title with a 3-2 win at second placed Sharples. The youngsters kept their 100 per cent record intact, winning all 18 of their matches. They broke the deadlock
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No cutting edge for Wyresdale
Broughton amateurs 0 Bolton wyresdale 0 WYRESDALE first team struggled to make an impression on Broughton due to some wayward finishing and a lack of control with their final passes. Lancashire Amateur League Division One side Wyresdale were well on
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Stoneclough battle back to win
Crooklands 1 Stoneclough 2 DESPITE going a goal behind midway though the first half, Stoneclough produced a battling display to collect all three points in their last West Lancashire League Division One match of the season. Kevin Fletcher equalised
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Lifeline for bottom-of-the-table United
BOTTOM of the Manchester League Premier Division Breightmet started slowly, but two goals in two minutes put the hosts well in control. Breightmet United 3 Gregorians 0 The first was a cracker from young Ben Wells with a shot from 25 yards. The second
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Atherton into the final
Atherton Town 3 Leigh Athletic 0 Atherton Town clinched a place in the final of the Manchester League Gylgryst Cup with a fine win over local rivals Leigh Athletic. The Howe Bridge outfit got off to a cracking start with Phil Hornby firing home on five
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Canary win Cup hum-dinger
IN the first of the Open Cup semi- finals Canary beat Doffcocker 5-3 in extra time, with Coote getting three, Dootson and Carr one each. For Doffcocker Guest, Tonge and Carney scored. The man-of-the-match was awarded to Anthony Harrison of Farnworth
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Crofters stretch their lead
THE Crofters moved two points clear at the top of Division Three with a hard fought but convincing 4-0 win over Breightmet United. A brace from Phil Lee and one each for Chris Hart and Terry Cornfirth secured the points for The Crofters and killed
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Sri Lanka are top bet for Cup glory
IF you look hard enough, and do your homework, there is plenty of value - and fun - to be had on the Cricket World Cup betting market. There is going to be near saturation coverage of the tournament on television, so it is well worth getting involved
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World Cup quiz
1. Which player became the 200th to be capped by the England one-day team? 2. Who has scored the fastest ever World Cup century? 3. Who has made the most appearances in the World Cup for England? 4. Which England player has also represented another
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Pietersen key to England's World Cup hopes
FROM the beaches of Barbados to the bars of Bradshawgate, the 2007 Cricket World Cup promises to capture the imagination of the sporting public. For the next six weeks there will be nothing but cricket on satellite television and it couldn't be better
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Young Wanderers get ticket pricing boost: Your comments
WANDERERS have continued to lead the way with season ticket incentives for next season by reducing prices for their younger fans. Supporters aged between 16 and 21-years-old will benefit from a cheaper pricing structure thanks to the introduction of
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A dazzling display of horsemanship
AN equestrian fantasy blending dance, drama, comedy and outstanding horsemanship, Spirit of the Horse is bringing its dazzling production of Chimera to Middleton. Europe's greatest touring equestrian theatre show features 30 magnificent horses, including
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Are you planning a Comic Relief event?
Comic Relief is on Friday and we want to showcase your money-raising events! Email your event details to Internet Editor Chris Sudlow HERE. Just send the time, date, and details of the event. Also we want your pictures, videos or mobile phone images
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MP Ruth's praise for Wanderers' diversity project
A SCHEME which brings ethnic minority and faith groups together through football has won praise from government minister and Bolton MP Ruth Kelly. The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government visited Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium to
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Traders fear a new superstore
SHOPKEEPERS near the site of a proposed supermarket fear their businesses will be crushed if plans are approved. Sainsbury's bosses are due to lodge an application to build a store on the site of Westhoughton Cricket Club, off Cricketer's Way. But business
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Blondie back on tour
POP legends Blondie have announced a string of summer shows. The band, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year will play the Apollo, in Manchester, on Wednesday July 18. Tickets are priced £32. One of the few bands to top the
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Rebels with a cause
FOLLOWING several sold our headlining shows in the UK over the last two weeks (including a rapturously received Bloomsbury Ballroom show in London) Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have announced a short tour for April to coincide with the release of their
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Klaxons have their own "Gravity"
NEW rave supremos Klaxons have announced that their next single, Gravity's Rainbow, will be released on April 9. The single is taken from the band's hit album, Myths of the Near Future, which reached number two in the album charts. Gravity's Rainbow
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A circus comes to town
One of the regular events of the year in Bolton, was the visit of the circus. And there was always a good laugh or two to be had during the tour of the town by performers drumming up trade for the show. The photograph is from the Bolton Evening News
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On the street: leafleting and talking to people
On Saturday I was on the street in Westhoughton and Horwich with a group of local volunteers. We were handing out leaflets for the Public Meeting that's happening on 7:30pm Friday 30th March in the Reebok Stadium to discuss the Sustainable Communities
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Three times a baby
IT can be hard enough bringing up a baby for the most laid-back of mums, but what happens if two - or even three - come at once? It can happen to anyone, whether after fertility treatment or naturally. One Bolton mum who knows all about the hard work
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Experts warn image is crucial
BOLTON businesses are missing out on opportunities because of a lack of attention to their professional image. Gary Lovatt, managing director of Moorish Idol Marketing, said some businesses failed to win bigger contracts because they cut corners on branding
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National awards deadline
BOLTON companies have until March 22 to enter the 2007 National Business Awards. The Awards, sponsored by Orange, are open to businesses of all sizes and from any industry sector - public or private. To take part, businesses can register by calling
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Cash back for research
COMPANIES that incur costs for research and development could be entitled to cash back from the Inland Revenue, says a Bolton accountant. Tim Lwin, of Barlow Andrews, Chorley New Road, says that firms could still get tax relief on R&D costs incurred
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Morrisons in image revamp?
Supermarket chain Morrisons could be about to ditch its yellow and black logo as part of plans to overhaul its image, it was reported yesterday. The slogan "more reasons to shop at . .." will also go, while the retailer may raise the possibility this
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Record results for building contractor
SIGNIFICANT projects carried out by a Bolton building contractor have contributed to a sixth consecutive year of record results for its parent company, according to its chief executive. Durose and Gourlay was acquired by Rok for £13.4 million in 2005
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Beaverbrooks fourth in workers' poll
STAFF at Beaverbrooks are celebrating after the high street jewellers finished fourth in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For in the UK. Beaverbrooks latest nomination makes it the only jewellery retailer to be honoured four years consecutively
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NEW MUSIC: Dragonette
ELECTRO sleazemongers Dragonette have already caused a stir - and now they are set to play their biggest British support slots to date. The four piece, which centres around the central relationship of Dan and Martina, produce dirty, hook-heavy, electropop
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Call for quarry road safety measures
MORE than 650 people have signed a petition calling for action to improve safety and conditions on a road leading to a quarry. Residents living near James Booth's quarry, off Brookfold Lane, Harwood, say the firm is failing to stand by a commitment to
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Aerial man in roof drama
A DIY enthusiast who had climbed on to his roof to fix a television aerial had to be rescued by firefighters after his ladder slipped and left him stranded. Roy Faulkner, aged 53, had gone up to the ridge at the top of his two-storey house in Green Lane
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Stolen car set alight
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Higher Swan Lane, Daubhill, on Saturday after a stolen Austin Montego car was set on fire after it had crashed into a wall.
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Modern Millie tickets on sale
TICKETS have gone on sale for the next production by the award-winning St Philip's AODS. Thoroughly Modern Millie will be staged at St Philip's Church Hall, Bridgeman Street, Bolton, and runs from today to March 17. The story is set in 1922, New York
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Council pulls plug on digital TV site
THE plug is to be pulled on Bolton Council's digital TV site with viewing figures falling as more people access the authority's services on the internet. The DiTV site was set up in October 2004, showing pages of information about council services via
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Tom McRae unveils tour and album news
FOLLOWING two triumphant fan-shows at London's Cargo last month, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Tom McRae has announced 11 UK dates as part of a major headline European tour. Featuring his accomplished live band, the tour will include a date
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Mayor to speak about sustainable communities
THE Mayor of Horwich, Cllr Bernard McCartin, will be speaking about the Sustainable Communities Bill at a public meeting later this month. Horwich Town Council has voted to support the bill, which aims to tackle the loss of local shops, post offices,
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Plea for new community group home
A COMMUNITY group is making a desperate plea for a new home after being told its current base is no longer safe. The combined Farnworth Central Residents Associations has been providing children's holiday clubs, parties and weekly lunches from "The Hut
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Sport sculpture stars to be honoured
THE Spirit of Sport sculpture which dominates the Middlebrook roundabout in Horwich is to be celebrated at a unique event next month. Sporting stars from the past and present whose faces appear on the 85ft statue are being invited to the Spirit of Sport
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For community life go East young man
MANY residents who recognise the names of traditional local districts such as Halliwell, Deane and Smithills have had some difficulty over the last seven years with a new invention - East Bolton. I doubt whether there are that many living elsewhere in
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Furniture bargains from local charity
LIFE can be tough for young couples today, facing huge mortgages as they set up home for the first time. Many manage to scrape enough money together for the deposit on their dream home but then struggle to furnish it - without going into debt. But help
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Success hope for charity
IT is difficult enough for youngsters these days to get a foot on the property ladder without having to furnish a house. For those that cannot afford a house and have to rely on rented or subsidised accommodation, the situation is almost impossible.
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Brave rape victim deserves praise
A YOUNG Bolton woman who went for a night out ended up becoming a grim statistic. She was only 17-years-old when she was raped by Wayne Pugh, who is now behind bars for his crime. But we applaude the courage of this young woman who decided to talk publicly
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Rumble Strips are right on time
HOTLY tipped band The Rumble Strips have announced a slew of dates throughout March and April. The tour will include a date at The Night and Day Cafe, Manchester, on April 3. Having been in most people's "Ones to Watch for 2007" lists, the year has
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VIDEO: News, Sport and Weather Bulletin
The Bolton News TV News, Sport and Weather bulletin for March 12 is online now.
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Tally Ho! It's the New Young Pony Club
NEW Young Pony Club have announced dates for their first headline tour. They will be playing the Manchester Academy on Thursday, May 31. Tickets are priced at £8.50. After wowing the masses on the NME "indie rave" tour and selling out their London
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Residents welcome cycle lanes
AS residents of Crompton Way, we welcome Bolton Council's decision to install cycle lanes and speed restrictions on Crompton Way. Over the years, we have had many accidents brought to our doorsteps, some involving fatalities, all of them, without exception
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Get involved in culture
I WAS interested to see signs of progress on the Cultural Quarter plan in The Bolton News and can still recall the launch of the Town's Cultural Strategy in 2001. Since that date, amateur societies in the town have awaited something tangible in the way
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Transport surgery well attended
I would like to thank all the people who came along to the recent public transport operators' surgery at Age Concern near Bolton bus station. The meeting was one of three trial surgeries arranged by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority.
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More peak time buses needed
I THINK that all modes of transport around Bolton need to be better examined. For example, I take the 571/572 bus route home from work each night, and it is really a nightmare. Every night I have to wait at least 15-20 minutes for a bus. The last frequent
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Master TV commentator pulls a fast one
The marvellous Jeff Stelling on Sky Sports fooled me, the expert panel and I'm sure millions of viewers on the Saturday lunchtime show when he declared solemnly: "Here's some news just coming in: Sir Alex Fergusion has given Carlos Queiroz the push."
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Let Westhoughton shoppers have supermarket
I WAS more than interested to read in The Bolton News (Wednesday, February 28) of the proposed plan to build a new Sainsbury's supermarket on the site of Westhoughton Cricket Club. Having seen the artist's impression of how this new supermarket could
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Why can't council make its own rules
ALTHOUGH I always thought from the outset that the proposal for Churchgate to become, at vast expense, a pedestrian area lined with restaurants, bars and performance areas, I had not expected that troubles would arise almost before it had opened. The
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Olympic champion opens valley trail
OLYMPIC champion cyclist Jason Queally led a two-wheeled parade to mark the opening of a pathway which links Bolton town centre with Horwich along one of borough's best nature trails. The Chorley cyclist was also joined by dozens of ramblers and schoolchildren
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Pirate DVDs seized in car boot swoop
HUNDREDS of pirate DVDs and CDs have been seized from rogue traders at a popular car boot sale. Police and Trading Standards officers swooped on stallholders at Lever Street yesterday morning, causing a handful of dealers to flee. They left 500 counterfeit
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Addict thief given last chance by court
A HEROIN addict avoided jail for stealing a car satellite-navigation system after his lawyer pleaded with magistrates to give him "more demanding" community service. John Holme, aged 27, of Townsfield Road, Westhoughton, shouted "thanks for the chance
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Home to become shop
A BOLTON home is to be turned into a shop specialising in clothes for Asian families. The plans for the house at 266 Chorley Old Road were approved by Bolton Council's planning and highways committee.
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Swimathon for charity
SWIMMERS across Bolton will be making a big splash for a good cause when they take part in a national swimathon. Horwich, Ladybridge, Sharples and Turton Leisure Centres will host swimmers taking part in the Marie Curie Swimathon as they make waves to
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Workman crushed by lamppost
A WORKMAN was airlifted to hospital after he was crushed by a lamppost. The 43-year-old is believed to have been working on the lamppost in Mount Pleasant, Adlington, when it toppled over at 12.05pm on Friday. The North West Air Ambulance was called
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Office complex jobs joost
BOLTON has been handed a fresh jobs boost after plans were approved for an office complex which will create up to 700 posts. Two five-storey buildings will be created at The Parklands site off Cranfield Road in Middlebrook. Bolton Council's planning
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Forest, coast and towns
In terms of dramatic scenery, Whitby is one of the country's best kept secrets. Andrew Mosley holed up in a log cabin in a nearby forest in an attempt to uncover its gems. . . IT''S not just the Dracula connection, or the 199 steps up to the spooky
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Banned driver escapes jail
A BANNED driver who crashed into a moped causing the rider's head to smash through his windscreen avoided a jail sentence. Father-to-be Robert Marsh, aged 25, of Phillips Avenue, Farnworth, admitted driving while disqualified and failing to report an
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Woman hurt in car crash
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after the car she was travelling in crashed into another car. The Kia she was in collided with a Nissan Micra at the junction of Kestrel Avenue and Clegg's Lane, Little Hulton, at 11.35am yesterday. Firefighters gave the
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Demolished home to be replaced
A HOME which had to be demolished after becoming unstable during work to add an extension is to be replaced. Oakhurst Cottage, off Wigan Road, Westhoughton, will be rebuilt with seven bedrooms and facilities including a swimming pool and gym room. Owners
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Centurions out of Challenge Cup
Leigh Centurions bowed out of the Challenge Cup at the third round stage following a see-saw tie at Tetley's Stadium. The Rams tries came from Dominic Malone, Alex Bretherton, Dean Lawford, Andrew Bostock and Josh Weeden. Leigh's scorers were Tommy
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Moran eager to avenge Goldline Trophy pain
Prestwich Heys are on a revenge mission when they take on Charnock Richard in the Goldline Trophy final tonight at Wanderers' Reebok Stadium. Heys went down to their West Lancashire Premier League rivals in last season's final - and Prestwich manager
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Colls chase best-ever finish
ATHERTON Collieries remain on course to beat their best-ever points haul in Division One after in defeating Formby 3-1. The Alder House club, who entertain Bacup Borough tonight, need 14 points from their remaining 12 games to better the 54 points they
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RMI survival dream hits the rails
Leigh find themslves sucked back into the relegation zone after a lacklustre display against fellow strugglers Barrow. Two wins from three encouraging performances gave Leigh hope that they could haul themsleves clear of the relegation dogfight, but
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Baby saved twice in one day
WHEN little Ruby Fallingham celebrates her first birthday tomorrow, mum Lorna Smith will shed a tear of happiness. Just days ago, the tot stopped breathing twice - and went blue in the face as passers-by desperately battled to save her. On both occasions
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VIDEO: Rape victim relives attack ordeal
A 17-YEAR-OLD rape victim has spoken about her nightmare ordeal when she was assaulted by a man who followed her though Bolton town centre. The brave teenager described the terrifying attack in the hope it will stop other rape victims suffering in silence
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Ruby celebrations at church
A SERIES of special events are being planned to celebrate a church's 40th birthday. St Elizabeth's Church, in Horwich, is inviting friends both past and present to enjoy the ruby anniversary of the church building in Cedar Ave. The celebrations will
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Striker battles pain for relegation fight
GLYNN Hurst revealed he played through the pain before scoring a potentially lifesaving goal for Bury on Friday night. The Shakers striker equalised against nine-man Wrexham in stoppage time to give his struggling side a much-needed boost in their fight
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Social club makes way for new flats
APARTMENTS will replace a Westhoughton social club despite opposition from residents. The Wingates Sports and Social Club in Chorley Road will be demolished to make way for 36 two-bedroom flats, each with a parking space. Bolton Council's planning and
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Kidnap plot man facing jail
A BURY man is facing jail for his part in a plot to kidnap a wealthy businessman and hold him hostage for a £2.5million ransom. Craig Adams, aged 23, of Boardman Lane, Bury, was the driver of the van which was used to take 58-year-old shopkeeper Javed
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Cunliffe makes his mark in USA
JOHN Cunliffe continued the promising start to his professional football career in the United States when he scored on for Major League Soccer club Chivas USA at the weekend. The Bolton-born striker came off the substitutes' bench to grab an 82nd-minute
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Road crash mum loses baby
AN expectant mother had a miscarriage and suffered a broken neck when she was involved in an horrific accident. Natalie Blackburn was in a car with her ex-boyfriend when he lost control and smashed into another vehicle. She was cut from the wreckage
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Wheelchair charity run for football bus
A DEVOTED Bolton father will take part in a four-mile charity run, pushing his son in his wheelchair to raise cash from a new minibus. Stan McGowen, a staunch Bury FC fan, has driven the disabled supporters bus to all home and away games for the past
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Castaway Erica's dolphin swim
CASTAWAY Erica Hurst almost kept her modesty in last night's BBC TV show after promising her husband she would not "get anything out" on the same day she appeared topless in a Sunday paper. When two of the male Castaways went to swim with dolphins in
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United's injury worries pile up
Manchester United's injury problems mount up ahead of the Premiership leaders' clash with Wanderers on Saturday lunchtime. Goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar and key defenders Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic face fitness battles to be fit for Saturday's derby
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Dr Who fans raise charity cash
CYBERMEN and Ogrons mixed with human beings at a sci-fi event held to raise money for charity. And three stars of the BBC show Doctor Who - Sophie Aldred, Stuart Fell and Lisa Bowermen - travelled to the third timelord convention, where fans were able
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Victim's mother taunted by phone thief
A YOUTH who snatched a mobile phone from a bus passenger and then used it to taunt his victim's mother is being hunted by police. The public are being asked to help catch the thief who grabbed the phone from the 34-year-old man in Tennyson Street, Halliwell
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Wanderers loan stars a success
WANDERERS striker Ricardo Vaz Te has joined Hull City on loan for a month to help in their Championship relegation fight. Vaz Te is well-known to Tigers boss Phil Brown, the former Bolton assistant manager. The pacy Portugal Under-21 international appeared
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Firemen called to motorbike blaze
A MOTORBIKE was set on fire outside Brownlow Fold Community Centre in St Matthew's Walk, Halliwell, at 12.30pm on Saturday. Firefighters were called to the scene and put the fire out before it spread to the building.
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Garage fire starts in wheelie bin
ARSONISTS started a fire in garages after setting light to a wheelie bin. Fire crews were called to tackle the blaze at the rear of Tonge Moor Road, close to the junction with Crompton Way, at 12.10am on Saturday.
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Man in court after shots fired in street
A 25-YEAR-OLD man is due before Bolton magistrates today on firearms charges after a number of shots were fired in the street. Oliver Kettle, of Halliwell, was arrested by armed police on Greenmount Lane, Halliwell. Residents had reported hearing gun
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Father and son in court after attack
A FATHER and son are due in court today after being charged in connection with an attack which left a man with a broken and dislocated kneecap. Brian Lowe, aged 42, and Brion Lowe, aged 24, both of Farnworth, have been charged with grievous bodily harm
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Phoenix youth keep promotion hopes alive
Billingham Bombers 1 Phoenix U-16s 1. Saturday saw the Manchester Phoenix Under-16s' make the long trip to Teeside needing to take something from a tough visit to Billingham if they wanted to keep their promotion playoff ambitions alive. With a team
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Phoenix on the verge of playoff berth
Following Saturday's stunning 3-2 away win at league title-chasing Coventry Blaze, Manchester Phoenix earned a valuable point from Sundays' dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout loss to the Cardiff Devils and, with Hull and Edinburgh both losing, Phoenix now
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Youth 'critical' after M61 accident
A YOUTH is fighting for his life after being hit by a car as he wandered across a motorway in pitch darkness. The 17-year-old from Westhoughton, was crossing the M61 motorway, between junction 5 and 6 near Middlebrook, when he was knocked down by a
