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Rioch quit for family reasons
FORMER Bolton Wanderers boss Bruce Rioch has quit Danish side OB Odense for family reasons. The 58-year-old's decision to leave, which he announced on Monday, has shocked the title-chasing Danish Superliga club. "During the winter break, I considered
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Diouf at the double
EL-HADJI Diouf, one of three Wanderers players involved on the night, struck a brace as Manchester United defeated a Europe XI 4-3 in an entertaining encounter at Old Trafford to mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and United's entry into
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Simm helps RMI bounce back
A hat-trick from striker Chris Simm gave Leigh just the tonic they needed after Saturday's disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Barow. The Railwaymen gave a much-improved display to earn three points they desperately needed in their fight to avoid the
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Wanderers trio on national duty
THREE of the Reebok international brigade have been named in their national squads for this month's Euro 2008 qualifiers. Tal Ben Haim is in the Israel squad for the home games against England and Estonia on Saturday, March 24, and Wednesday the 28th
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Ronaldo hailed as best in world
BOLTON Wanderers will have to contend with the "best player in the world" when they attempt to spike Manchester United's guns at Old Trafford on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo, the most vilified player in the Premiership since his part in Wayne Rooney's
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More homes planned for Westhoughton
PLANS for a 95-home estate on the site of a former mill have been unveiled. Developers want to turn Bolton Road Mill into a new estate with four and five bedroom houses as well as a block of apartments. Councillors and campaigners said the site was
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Lacross girls success
Bolton School under-14s lacrosse team are the northern champions after they scored 14 goals and conceded only one in a tournament at Queen Margaret's School,York. The girls beat Harrogate Ladies College 4-0, Withington School 3-0, and Mount St Joseph's
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Amir not ready says Thaxton
BRITISH lightweight champion Jon Thaxton threw out an underhand challenge to Amir Khan by saying the Bolton boxer is not yet ready to fight for a domestic title. "If Amir fights me, he won't beat me," said Thaxton, who has his first defence against Scott
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Teams move up without playing
THE Farnworth Winter Rounders League had just four matches because Victoria have withdrawn and Daves Shoes & Keys could not raise a team. This meant that FSCCC and Blades Barbers picked up points by default which put them in second and third places in
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Golf lessons
LEIGH Golf Club in Culcheth is holding free coaching taster sessions for beginners during school holidays and on weekends from March 24. The sessions are open to juniors and to book a lesson, ring 01925 762013.
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Cricket nets
Golborne Cricket Club, members of the Bolton and District Cricket Association, hold net practice on Friday nights at Robin Park, Wigan (7-8pm) until March 30. New players welcome, contact Graham Marston (Chairman) on 07774 926853.
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Brave Lions are tamed by Ince
Westhoughton Lions U-10 Ince Rose Bridge 34 THE Lions will play not as well as this and win. For 80 per cent of the game they competed on equal terms with a very strong side from the hotbed of Rugby League. It is no exaggeration to say that several
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Pairs invite
Golf club officials across the region can discover what has made International Pairs one of the largest competitions in the world for club golfers. Saddleworth is hosting a complimentary International Pairs Golf Day on Friday, March 23, for golf club
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Winning start for A and T
Astley & Tyldesley Cycle Speedway team got off to the perfect start, with a convincing 96-72 win over Bury, in their first ever British Premier League match. They took full advantage of exclusions to Bury riders in each of the opening three races, to
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Juniors keep up fine record against Haresfinch
Bolton Mets Jnrs 17 Haresfinch 10 HAVING never lost to Haresfinch, the Mets once again proved to be the better team. In perfect conditions, the Mets dominated the early exchanges and a bullet-pass from Chris Taylor saw Phil Slinn dart over. Bolton
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Tonge rally peters out
Oldham Hulmeians 5 Tonge United 2 TONGE suffered another defeat this time to the bottom of the league. Things started brightly for Tonge with chances for Metcalfe and Roberts to score, however it was Oldham who grabbed the opener when a
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Injuries take toll over Bolton Mets
Bolton Mets 6 Ince Rose Bridge 32 BOLTON'S recent impressive run came to a halt when a very strong Ince Rose Bridge side proved too strong for a home side missing several regulars. The Mets competed well for the first hour, but a lack of possession
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Bolton seconds bidding for top five finish
Vale of Lune 2nd 10 Bolton 2nd 26 Bolton seconds did themselves no harm in their bid for a top five finish. But it was the Lancaster side which scored first. Great hits by Jamie Henderson and Stephen Beesley made sure Vale could only score in
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Cash to boost people skills
SMALL professional firms are being offered a £10,000 boost to get "emotionally intelligent" about their people assets. The Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University is offering free support to small companies within the financial and
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When old becomes the new
THE "sensitive" demolition of redundant industrial buildings will be the catalyst to a major redevelopment of an historical part of Bolton, according to a developer. Charles Topham Group, based at Deakins Business Park, in Egerton, has already begun
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Driving force behind awards
ENTRIES are still coming in for the Bolton and Bury Business Business Awards 2007 And Lythgoe Motor Group is the latest company to get involved, as the sponsor of the Training category in the awards, presented by The Bolton News and The Bury Times in
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On the Spot - Don Clarke
Name: Don Clarke Born: Bolton, 1963 Company: Keoghs Position: Senior Equity Partner. Where did you start?: As a trainee solicitor at Keoghs. What got you interested?:I decided at a relatively early age that I wanted to be a lawyer. Keoghs
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On the move
BUSINESS transfer agent SBS Commercial, has promoted Sally Griffiths to marketing director. She will now be responsible for the running the outbound call centres across the UK and will be in charge of taking on new clients who wish to market their business
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Computer man is cup champion
A COMPUTER expert from Bolton has made an impact with his new colleagues and won a top award. Steve Chalkley from Westhoughton is celebrating after achieving recognition in JMC IT's annual Employee of the Year awards. Newlywed Mr Chalkley, aged 31,
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It's party time all around the world
TWO families are dedicating themselves to making life fun for people at home and across the world. They have launched Party International, an e-commerce company selling party products and fun costumes online, and an associated events business organising
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Building on a solid name
ONE of Bolton's largest and longest established construction companies has had one of its schemes recognised with an award from Manchester City Council. G&J Seddon, which is part of the Seddon Group on the Edge Fold Industrial Estate near Farnworth,
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Recruitment firm branch out
WHEN he walked into the offices of family owned recruitment specialists The Parr Group 13 years ago to get his CV professionally updated, the last thing on Brian Lawton's mind was taking over the company. Even as recently as last Summer, when Mr Lawton
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Sports arena to be ready by the autumn
WORK is under way on a £1.5 million community sports arena in Darwen. The new leisure facility is being built at Darwen Vale School, off Blackburn Road, Darwen. It is being funded by a £600,000 grant from Barclays' Spaces for Sports initiative and the
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Funding problems force staff to run lung disease service
MEDICAL staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital have been forced to create a rehabilitation service for patients with chronic lung disease because they cannot get funding to launch one. The hopital's chest experts admit the service offered is not as good
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Residents win fight over pub shelter
RESIDENTS have won the first round of a battle with a Bolton pub after it was refused permission to erect a shelter over its outdoor seating area. They sent 13 letters of objection to Bolton Council over the plans by The Flag Inn in Arnold Road, Bromley
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Campo joins European All-Stars
Ivan Campo has been drafted into the European Xl to play Manchester United in an all-star celebration match at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. Wanderers' former Real Madrid midfielder will play alongside the Brazilian stars Ronaldinho (Barcelona) and
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Recruiters are among the best
JOBWISE, the Bolton based recruitment agency has once again gained a place on the Sunday Times list of the 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2007. The consultancy, which opened in 1979, has expanded from a single operation to seven offices across
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Indian food firm has taste for global growth
THE Bolton family behind one of the UK's best known Indian food businesses has begun a review aimed at satisfying its hunger for global expansion. Patak's has hired investment bank NM Rothschild to come up with options for expanding the company, which
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Arsonists target allotment shed
ARSONISTS targeted an allotment shed which contained a hazardous gas cylinder for the third time in a week. Firefighters were called to the fire in Settle Street, Great Lever, at 10 pm on Sunday. When they arrived and started to tackle the blaze they
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New jobs plan "in the zone"
A PLAN to generate thousands of jobs by making Bolton a centre for innovation is being unveiled today. The Bolton Innovation Zone, a 38 hectare site of commercial and leisure elements, is expected to generate around 4,000 jobs and attract £300 million
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Dolphin trip a dream come true for Amy
SCHOOLGIRL Amy Morris is to realise her dream of swimming with dolphins and riding a rollercoaster for the first time. Because she was born with a rare heart defect, the 12-year-old twice needed emergency surgery and had a pacemaker fitted to her original
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Planning applications
Planning applications have been received by Bolton Council for the Bolton and Turton areas. 76504/07 - Mr K Krystek and Ms H Crompton, 29 Smith Lane, Turton. Erection of first floor extension at rear and raising of existing roof. 76505/07 - Mr and
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Coloured food trays for hospital patients
HOSPITAL bosses are working with Age Concern to ensure pensioners are fed properly while they are patients at the Royal Bolton. Special trays were introduced into all the wards at the hospital last year to ensure those who needed help at meal times
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VIDEO: News, sport and weather bulletin
Bolton News TV news, sport and weather bulletin is now online. Watch our video HERE
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Residents fail to stop council boss's building plans
A SENIOR Bolton Council officer has been granted permission to build a detached house in the grounds of his Bromley Cross bungalow, despite objections from neighbours. The council's director of environmental services, Alan Fisher, applied to build the
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Pupils' winning ways in court
YOUNGSTERS proved they were up to the benchmark when they took part in a competition pitting the country's best young legal minds against each other. Teams from secondary schools were at Bolton Magistrates' Court to act out dramatic legal scenes. Pupils
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Plans for new Lostock homes put on hold
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 306 new homes on the former British Aerospace site in Lostock have suffered a setback after councillors raised concerns over increased traffic. Persimmon Homes applied to build 178 houses and 124 apartments on the former aerospace
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Showcase submission forms available now
SUBMISSION forms for this year's Bolton Music Showcase are now available. The forms can be downloaded from www.boltonmusic.co.uk/BMS07.pdf . A fortnight of gigs is planned for this summer, from Saturday July 21 to Saturday August 4, with categories
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Showcase submission forms available now
SUBMISSION forms for this year's Bolton Music Showcase are now available. The forms can be downloaded from www.boltonmusic.co.uk/BMS07.pdf A fortnight of gigs is planned for this summer, from Saturday July 21 to Saturday August 4, with categories including
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Heading off to Foreign climes
FOUR piece A Foreign Town are once again living up to their name by embarking on a second tour of America. The boys will set of on April 24, and have seven gigs already confirmed, including two with renowned REM producer Mitch Easter. The tour has been
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Taking the Strain
BOLTON metallers Strain will release their debut album on Total Impact Records on May 28. The self-titled album will include 11 of the band's songs, including April, which in 2004 appeared on Daredevil Records' Burn The Streets compilation. Strain are
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The big band sound
MUSIC is the food of love - and a regular source for stories in The Bolton News. The Bolton Temperance Band performed at fetes and numerous social events in the 1930s and 40s. A practice session for the Church Lads' Brigade Band in 1955 sees musical
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New flats for wasteland
TWO flats will be built on wasteland used for car parking. The flats, which will have a parking space, will be at the corner of Albion Street and Croft Street, Westhoughton following a decision by Bolton Council's planning and highways committee. The
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Crompton Way lane work is delayed
WORK to convert Crompton Way into a single lane road has been delayed by a week. Contractors George Cox and Son were scheduled to begin the eight-week project, costing £55,000, yesterday. But the firm was completing work elsewhere and the lane-reduction
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Mixed views on smoking ban law switch plan
NEWS the national smoking ban could be delayed has been greeted with mixed reactions in Bolton. Human rights lawyer Jaswinder Gill, of the London law firm Ormerods, has launched an application for a judicial review on behalf of the Freedom To Choose
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Extension approved
PLANS to demolish a dining room and build a single-storey extension and conservatory at Glendale Drive, Ladybridge, have been approved by Bolton Council's planning and highways committee. The scheme also includes a pitched roof over a side porch.
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Pamper night for ladies is a class event
A LADIES-only pamper evening takes place at Eagley Infants School tomorrow. Between 7pm and 9pm, women can get themselves made-up and browse a range of body products, jewellery, handbags and other accessories. Entry to the event, at the school in Stonesteads
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Women's Day boost for breast cancer fund
BOLTON West MP Ruth Kelly presented a £300 cheque to Breast Cancer Care after staff at the Horwich Co-op store raised cash at a Labour Party event to mark International Women's Day. Staff organised a raffle last Thursday and the Co-op donated a Fairtrade
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Plans for new Lostock homes put on hold
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 306 new homes on the former British Aerospace site in Lostock have suffered a setback after councillors raised concerns over increased traffic. Persimmon Homes applied to build 178 houses and 124 apartments on the former aerospace
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Soap starts turn out for Salesman's opening night
IT was like a real life soap opera at the Octagon Theatre as the stars turned out in force for the opening night of its production of Death of a Salesman. The show stars former Emmerdale actor David Fleeshman as struggling salesman Willie Loman. David's
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Queen sent a copy of Festival song
LAST August, the Bolton Festival Choir and Orchestra performed a newly commissioned work by local composer, Martin Lessons. The work, called The Song of the Queen's Beasts, was written to celebrate the Queen's 80th birthday year and a copy of the music
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Young cast taking it day by day
BOLTON Catholic Musical and Choral Society Youth Theatre's production of Godspell runs from Thursday March 22 to Saturday March 24 at the Theatre Church, Seymour Road, Astley Bridge. The part of Jesus is being played by Ryan Grimshaw who played Phra
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Potential for classic comedy
THE Marco Players are presenting Comic Potential by Alan Ayckbourn from March 28 to 31, at Chorley Old Road Methodist Church. Curtain up is at 7.30pm and tickets are available from 01204 841561. This hilarious and heartbreaking play was first seen at
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Tom gives his son the gift of life
WHEN father-of-two Paul Jones turned 40 last year his father had already given him the perfect present - a new kidney. In the month that Kidney Awareness Day is looking to raise the profile of the transplant programme, the delivery driver told how, aged
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Rosemere revel in the gaiety of the Gondoliers
NEW Rosemere AODS will remind us all that Spring is on the way with its new production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers, which opens tonight at the Albert Halls, Bolton. Premiered in 1889, The Gondoliers is the eleventh in the so-called Savoy operas
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Saints are in tune to tell the Student Prince tale
FIVE Saints Amateur Theatre Company will present a semi staged version of The Student Prince at St Georges Church, Daisy Avenue, Plodder Lane Farnworth. This will be the sixth semi-staged operetta the society has produced and previous shows have proved
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Events Diary
FRIDAY, March 16: All Day Broad Oak High School, Hazel Avenue, Bury: Non uniform day; Pay to Play in the Library; Year 7's will be taking part in a Rowing Challenge; Student/Teacher Male Leg Waxing; If the school raises our target of £1000 our floppy
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Raid man dealt in drugs
A MAN has admitted dealing in class A drugs. Asif Abbas, aged 22, of Parkhills Close, Bury, appeared at Bolton Crown Court yesterday when he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was remanded into custody for sentencing on March 30
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Police appeal after town centre assault
Police investigating an assault in Wigan town centre that has left a Lithuanian man fighting for his life in hospital, say they are looking for two men and a woman in connection with the incident. The 37-year-old victim was with two friends near to
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Changes bring out the best
A NEW timetable and enrichment activities were the key to making Smithills School number one in the borough when it came to getting the best out of its pupils. The school was given the highest score for measuring pupil performance in the borough in the
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Nursery owner first in her class
NURSERY owner Janet Lomax-Baker has become Bolton's first Early Years Professional. The 49-year-old, who is principal at Croft House Nursery in Horwich, joins only a small number of people who have achieved the title in the UK. The status - equivalent
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Bullied teenager's web advice to others
Teenager Josh Booth was bullied at school but now the 17-year-old is using his experience to help others. Josh, who lives in Worsley is determined to do what he can to help people who are being victimised. He has joined anti-bullying charity Beatbullying
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Right move over hospital meals
WHEN someone you know spends time in hospital, it is inevitable that the subject of food will crop up. Hospital food has undoubtedly improved over the years - but can you guarantee that your friend or relative is receiving any in the first place? Concern
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Show zero tolerance to litter louts
LITTER is the scourge of Bolton's streets. In this country many people seem to have no pride in their local environment and do not care what they throw on the floor. So it is good news that a pioneering scheme in Bolton has taken a top national anti-littering
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Amateur talent is the CATS whiskers
HAVING recently enjoyed a great evening's entertainment at the Albert Halls, where CATS (Children's Amateur Theatre Society) performed a charity concert for the mayor, I reflected on how blessed Bolton is to have such a wealth of theatrical opportunity
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Council has enough time for fair pay
WITH reference to your article that Bolton Council is not to implement a fair pay and grading system by the agreed deadline (The Bolton News, March 8), should we be that surprised? At one time, workers knew that the Labour party represented the interests
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More thought needed over road junctions
I WOULD like to congratulate T Pearson for passing on his comments regarding the poor quality of the road markings and junctions of Bolton. I have to add to his list, as will nearly everybody who uses this junction, the traffic light-controlled junction
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No logic in making Crompton Way one lane
THE decision about Crompton Way defies logic. This is a ring road designed to take traffic out of town, and yet now, as that is more necessary than ever, it is reduced, thus forcing traffic on to the town roads. It has been done already on Moss Bank
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Acne drug linked to tragic suicide
An acne sufferer killed himself by lying in front of a train after being given a controversial drug to treat his condition. Adam Long, aged 22, had taken a course of Roaccutane and later developed depression. Campaigners say the drug has been linked
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Supermarket makes sense
NOT having lived in Westhoughton very long, but noticing the amount of new properties being built, I am all in favour of Sainsbury's opening a store. There is absolutely no competition for the Co-op. It would be an advantage also for people who haven't
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Bedside vigil for M61 crash victim
A BEDSIDE vigil is being held by the parents of a teenage boy who was hit by a car as he tried to cross a motorway in darkness. Sean Green, aged 17, was struck by the Fiat Punto as he crossed the M61 near Westhoughton early on Sunday morning. The trainee
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Put lids on green boxes
I AM writing regarding the tremendous increase in litter around Astley Bridge in recent weeks. However, this litter is not the work of unruly school children, or even the fouling of dogs! It is being caused by the small, green recycle boxes issued by
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New tour for Mumm-Ra
MUMM-RA have announced details of their biggest headline tour to date. Having just been a part of the NME Awards tour alongside The Automatic, The View and The Horrors, Mumm Ra kick off the forthcoming 22 date tour in Brighton on April 14. They will
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Recycling figures are puzzling
PETER Johnston is correct that you need 12 months' figures to make an effective assessment of recycling in the town. However, I find Cllr Sherrington's comments about collection of statistics puzzling. It is all very well going on about reliable statistics
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Pupils make science class go with a bang
SCIENCE lessons went with a bang at Church Road Primary School when youngsters enjoyed experiments involving rockets and balloons. University of Liverpool PhD student Sian Owen showed pupils at the, Smithills school how air pressure could be used to
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Blast from the past
MR Rock DJ, Neil Kell (X Records), will start DJing at New Bergeracs on Thursday March 22 and every Thursday thereafter. Neil, of course, did the spinning at the long running alternative venue Hawthorns/Club Indiego every Thursday for nigh on 13 years
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Strike threat at council
UNISON members in Bolton could go on strike over a planned £10.6 million of council cuts. Members will discuss the options they have at meetings this week. The union argues the cuts will see job losses as well as changes to terms and conditions for
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Street stars launch People's Millions cash giveaway
The Battersbys of Coronation Street today launched the BIG Lottery Fund and ITV's People's Millions contest, giving the green light for community projects across the ITV Granada region to bid for a share of £400,000 in Lottery money up for grabs
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Silver surfers with the world at their fingertips
PENSIONERS are proving you are never too old to learn the latest technological tricks. People in their 70s, 80s and 90s are learning how to send emails and search the web at the UCAN Centre, Tonge Fold. Retired probation officer Iris Fairclough, aged
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Soap actress backs dance festival
HOLLYOAKS star Leah Hackett has given her support to the second Dance Fusion festival. Dance enthusiast Leah, who plays Tina McQueen in the teen soap, is backing the event - aimed at bringing dance to the people of Leigh and Wigan. Leah said: "I am
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Recycling bid refused over traffic fears
RESIDENTS in Kearsley have told of their delight following the refusal of plans for a recycling plant they feared would make their lives a misery. European company Wai Sang had applied to use a vacant unit at the Lyon Road Industrial Estate for a 24-
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Charity fire car wash
FIREFIGHTERS are taking part in a charity car wash at Bolton Command's Moor Lane head-quarters on Saturday in aid of the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund. Station officer Dave Pimblett will lead his 11-strong White Watch crew in who will wash cars
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Workers save history from skip
DEMOLITION workers bulldozed through Bolton's history when they uncovered papers dating back more than 100 years. A team from Clitheroe-based Mark A Taylor Demolition has saved boxes full of mill blueprints and auction catalogues from the skip. They
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House prices cooling as rates rise
House-price inflation cooled for a fourth consecutive month in February as interest rate hikes continued to eat away at buyer affordability. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said 24 per cent more of its members reported a rise in prices than
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Man in court on indecency charges
THE case of a 59-year-old man accused of indecent assault on a child has been adjourned. Anthony Davies, of The Walkway, Deane, appeared before Bolton magistrates yesterday on two counts of gross indecency on a child, three counts of indecent assault
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Father and son in custody
A FATHER and son have been remanded in custody after an incident in Farnworth on Saturday. Brian Lowe, aged 42, of Ashby Close, Farnworth, and his son, Christian, aged 24, of Bradford Road, Farnworth, appeared before Bolton magistrates charged with wounding
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Homeless man tried to get arrested
A HOMELESS man caused £300 worth of damage in an attempt to get himself arrested, a court heard. Craig O'Callaghan, aged 31, pleaded guilty to throwing stones at the window of an MFI store after trying "all day to get arrested" on Sunday. Peter Leather
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VIDEO: The Goldine Trophy Final penalty shootout
The Goldline Trophy Final last night ended in a dramatic penalty shootout - and you can watch our latest video download by Marc Higginson - our man at the Reebok. Simply click HERE
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Shoplifter stole from two stores
A SHOPLIFTER appeared before Bolton magistrates after stealing goods from two shops within weeks of each other. Martin Ford, aged 31, of Campbell Court, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to taking toiletries from Poundstretcher worth £34.70 on Valentine's Day
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Lamb chop sparks kitchen blaze
A LAMB chop caused a kitchen blaze at a house in Bury. Firefighters were called to Lowes Road at 5.15pm yesterday after a woman had left a lamb chop unattended as it was cooking under her grill. She was given oxygen therapy at the scene, but declined
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Experts decide future of Bolton's 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 now
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Consumers to shun new credit card fees
Almost three-quarters of consumers with dormant credit cards would close their account if an "inactivity fee" was introduced. Research from price comparison website moneysupermarket.com found 73 per cent of consumers with inactive cards would simply
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Youth litter fight is an award winner
A PIONEERING council crackdown which has seen 450 young litterbugs caught dropping rubbish in streets around their schools has won a prestigious award. The Bolton Council scheme scooped the innovation prize at the ENCAMS (Environmental Campaigns) Cleaner
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Castaway Erica digs deep
SUN, sea and sand took a back seat for castaway Erica Hurst as she turned her talents to the island's vegetable patch. The 22-year-old former lapdancer bonded with divorced 58-year-old Francie Smee and the duo tended the plants in the Castaway camp on
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Revision podcast girls enjoy success
IT was a battle of the sexes - and the girls came out the winners in a business competition. Boys and girls from Bolton School's sixth form took part in the annual Bank of Scotland Enterprise Challenge 2007. But it was the girls who gave the boys a
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REVIEW: Millie is sparking success
Thoroughly Modern Millie, St Philips Parochial Hall, Bridgeman Street. Until Saturday (except Wednesday). SURELY all any girl wants is a rich husband. At least, that's what Millie Dilmont thinks when she arrives in New York. For Millie is a "modern
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The Kid who never grew up
IT'S St Patrick's day this weekend, and what better way to celebrate than with a genuinely original popster? Kid Carpet may have bought his business cards for £4 from the train station, but they say "pop star" on them, so it must be true. He may have
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TV soap cleared over torture plot
CORONATION Street has been cleared by TV watchdogs after it allegedly showed scenes of bullying and torture. A total of 31 viewers complained to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom about an episode shown last October featuring womanising builder Charlie Stubbs
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Whites to play it cagey at Old Trafford
WANDERERS will still be taking a safety-first approach to the derby showdown with Manchester United, despite the Premiership leaders' injury pile-up. A long list of casualties has seriously undermined the Reds' ambitions on three fronts, but when the
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It takes two to tango
A TELEVISION show has inspired two local dancers to set up their own tango class. Lucy Kershaw and Ruth Kellar watched BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing, and decided to teach a class - called Strictly Tango. Miss Kellar, aged 43, said: "The highlight of
