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Haroon turns on the style
BOLTON boxer Haroon Khan began his bid to become a junior ABA champion with an impressive 16-0 point victory in Blackpool last night. The younger brother of boxing sensation Amir Khan overcame Reece Powell, of Stalybridge, to lift the Greater Manchester
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Ten-man Rovers pay penalty
ATHERTON LR are still searching for a first win under new manager Roy Sweeney after slipping to a narrow defeat at Silsden in the NWCL Division One. The game hinged on an incident in the 74th minute when Rovers defender, Ross Kenyon, deliberately handled
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Reserves shock leaders
BOLTON Wanderers Reserves sealed a superb victory against Barclays Premier Reserve League leaders Middlesbrough at the County Ground, Lancaster last night. Zoltan Harsanyi handed the home side a 28th-minute lead when he converted Nathan Wolfe's cross
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Moore handed big chance
JAMIE Moore will face the toughest test of his career when he takes on American Sechew Powell next month. The Walkden ace is set to step into the ring with the classy New Yorker at Altrincham Leisure Centre on April 13. Powell, ranked No 7 in the world
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Whites' target keeps options open
JLLOYD Samuel has admitted he could be forced to assess a range of options - including a summer transfer to Bolton - if he doesn't get the assurances he is looking for at Aston Villa. The former England Under-21 defender, who is struggling to establish
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Wanderers star's future on hold
STELIOS Giannakopoulos has been told he must wait until next season before a decision on his Reebok future. Sam Allardyce plans to open contract talks with Henrik Pedersen in the next few weeks but says he is in no hurry to make a long-term decision
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Rail carriages promise "a farce"
CAMPAIGNERS have dismissed as "a farce" the government's pledge to put 1,000 extra carriages on Britain's railways by 2014. Train operators welcomed the announcement which they said would benefit regional services such as the crammed Bolton to Manchester
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Youngster star in cross country event
BOLTON Harriers were well represented by young athletes at the National Cross Country Championships in Sunderland, with two top 20 finishes and a host of other good performances. Tom Carson and Callum Short showed that their hard work with veteran coach
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Runners in six-miler
BURNDEN Road Runners were well represented in Abbey Village on Sunday at the testing six-mile Roddlesworth Roller multi terrain race. Out of a total entry of 243, Burnden fielded 14 men and six ladies competing in their third club championship race this
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Medals for young Harriers
A number of Bolton United Harriers athletes collected medals after superb performances at the Greater Manchester AA Championships. Amy Wilkinson, Tom Ruane, Josh Boaler, Alan Woods, Alex Vanderpuye, Josh Sabery, Robert Makin and Alex Cooper were
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Stars of the future get silverward
BRITISH athlete Jenny Meadows was the guest celebrity at the Horwich RMI presentation evening, attended by more than 150 people. Jenny has competed at International level including World Championships for a number of years, and recently ran the third
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Women's victory
BOLTON HC Ladies travelled to the North East to play Roseberry. Bolton needed a win to stay ahead of Leeds Adel at the top of the table and keep their championship-winning hopes on track. The ladies had a mixed start, dominating possession early on with
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Fourths run away with a win
Bolton 4th 10 Leigh 0 BOLTON never seemed in trouble and had complete control of the game with a large number of goals. Adam friend scored six of the goals and was on fire. The opposing side could not compete with his movement and pace and his finishing
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Bolton thirds win at a canter
Bolton 3rd 4 Lytham 1 BOLTON started sprightly and Tom Nelson created a great opening and Keith Stanley finished from a tight angle. Then Nelson deflected the second goal from a driven cross before Lytham pulled a goal back from a short corner. Bolton
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Bolton Firsts set pace at top of league
LEAGUE leaders Bolton maintained their advantage at the top of the table with a win in North Wales. Bolton went into the break 2-0. Andy Bull scored the first with a superbly crafted flick from a penalty corner before Chris Aitken squeezed the ball
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New plans for household waste centre in Bolton
A NEW household waste recycling centre is to be built in Bolton in an attempt to increase Greater Manchester's recycling rate. The location for the new site, whch is expected to be in operation by about 2009, has not yet been decided, but a number of
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Cannabis farms are in full bloom in Bolton
HUNDREDS of cannabis farms like the ones set up in a quiet Bolton street are being discovered across England, a study has found. Police discovered about 400 mature and young plants in two homes in Queen's Avenue, Bromley Cross, last week. But the charity
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Pupils on course in languages
CHILDREN at a Bolton primary school may soon be learning Mandarin as the government recommends pupils learn a foreign language from as young as seven. Pupils at Chorley New Road Primary School in Horwich are already learning French from the age of five
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All our Yesterdays - for Curbishley
An amusing email is circulating which might be breaking musical copyright laws but shows the depth of football fans' feelings for their teams - or the opposition! Congratulations to the person who changed the lyrics of this famous Beatles song: Yesterday
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A night at the Opera House for Riverdance
The record-breaking sensation, Riverdance, is back in Manchester by popular demand from April 9 to 14. Described by the Irish Times as "The original - the best", Riverdance is set to thrill its legions of fans once more. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced
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Skip fire
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a skip fire in Breightmet yesterday morning. They were called to a recycling skip at the back of Breightmet Labour Club, Milnthorpe Road, at around midnight. It had been deliberately set alight.
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McFly visit Africa - and new tour dates
MCFLY'S Danny Jones has spoken about how pleased the band are to see the good work their 2004 Comic Relief single All About You has paid for in Africa. The singer, who was a student at Thornleigh Salesian College, joined his bandmates on a trip to Kamwokya
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Vandalised memorial returned
A MEMORIAL black stone lion statue, which was vandalised last summer, has been returned to his rightful place. The Darwen Boer War memorial, which commemorates those who died in the war between 1899 and 1902, stands in Belgrave Square. Blackburn with
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Litter-pickers clean up town
LITTERBUGS are being targeted in Ramsbottom town centre. The crackdown is part of an initiative which ensures local people running businesses in the area manage their rubbish responsibly. During the initiative, these businesses will be offered free
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Groove Armada
AFTER taking their live show around the world several times, Groove Armada are set to tour the UK for the first time since 2004. The Soundboy Rock tour goes nationwide this coming May in support of their new studio album. It kicks off a huge summer
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Turning the body into a work of art
WHAT could be a better keepsake than a 3D sulpture of your baby's hands and feet? SONIA Bethwaite can turn her hands to anything artistic - from card-making and cross-stitch, to paper mache and knitting - but she is making her name in a rather unusual
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Residents win fight for bus service
BUS passengers in Blackrod and Adlington are celebrating after getting an hourly bus service to Chorley. More than 600 people signed a petition asking for the service and their campaign was led by Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle. Now Lancashire County Council
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Murder probe police arrest two in Prague
TWO men have been arrested in the Czech Republic by detectives investigating the murder of Pavaiz Iqbal. The pair were arrested at their homes in Prague this morning after officers jetted to eastern Europe on Tuesday. Both men, who are aged 29 and
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Teens hand out the cash to help others
TEENAGERS rarely have the chance to spend £350,000. But 15 and 16-year-olds in Bolton have handed out that sum to projects to help other young people after they were appointed to a grants panel by Bolton Council. Hundreds of youngsters will benefit
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Breakfast show for DJ Shaun
A DJ from Leigh is taking over from comedian Phill Jupitus on BBC6 Music's breakfast show - just three months after he joined the station. Shaun Keaveny, pictured, who currently hosts an evening show, will take over from April 2 as part of a shake-up
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VIDEO: News, Sport and Weather
The Bolton News TV News, Sport and Weather bulletin is online now.
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Back to school at the museum
A BUNGALOW will be turned into a learning centre for Hall i'th' Wood Museum. Bolton Council hopes the centre, which is next to the museum, will offer people a more enjoyable visiting experience. At present, the museum is unable to provide the facilities
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HMV shares on the slide
MUSIC and book retailer HMV shares are down by 12 per cent. The company had issued a profits warning, saying that adverse trading conditions had deteriorated further since January. It said that its brands Waterstone's and HMV had not adapted quickly
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Workers feel more secure
WORKERS feel more secure in their jobs than at any time in the past 18 months, a new study shows. Research by Lloyds TSB showed that more than one in five people believe their jobs are more secure than a year ago. As personal job fears have eased, consumers
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Crime claims show a rise
THE number of crime-related insurance claims made by companies has increased by a fifth in the past year, new figures show. Claims for violent and forced entries into business buildings or offices more than doubled, while arson cases increased by 20
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Spread some Sunshine
FRESH from playing the NME Indie Rave tour, the Sunshine Underground have announced that they will play Manchester in May. The Leeds four-piece will appear at The Ritz on May 1. Tickets are priced at £10, and can be booked online at www.gigsandtours.com
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UK trade gap is narrowing
ECONOMISTS have said that slowing consumer spending has helped drive the UK's trade deficit to its lowest level since October 2005. The trade gap with the rest of the world narrowed from £6.9 billion to £6.2 billion in January, the Office for National
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Tax boost for housing charities
ACCOUNTANCY practice Bentleys, in Chorley New Road, has welcomed news of a potential boost for housing charities as the result of a recent VAT Tribunal decision. Following the case, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations, who are often forced to
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Teams go bowling in the aisles
FIRMS challenged each other to a meeting with a difference as they battled it out at the bowling alley. Teams faced each other at Hollywood Bowl on the Middlebrook Retail Park to raise money for Middlebrook's charity, Bolton Lads and Girls Club. The
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Hop aboard the Night Train
LIVE music returns to The Farmers Arms, Chorley Street, Bolton this Saturday with local band Night Train performing their unique brand of psychedelic blues. "We always enjoyed playing the Farmers, and its quite an honour to be the first band to play
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IT firm takes a stride forward
A TECHNOLOGY company is totting up the benefits of a new contract, after it was asked to supply electronic cash register systems to a national shoe retail chain. Azurri Computer Systems, based on the Wingates Industrial Estate, has been awarded the contract
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A weekend of birdwatching
A "Birds Are Brilliant" weekend is being held at Jumbles Country Park on Saturday and Sunday. It is being staged by Bolton RSPB group and United Utilities, with short birdwatching walks starting each day at 11.30am from near Jumbles Reservoir cafe.
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Holloways announced as Rakes support
THE Holloways have announced that they will be supporting The Rakes at The Ritz, in Manchester, on March 25. Their latest single, Dancefloor, was released on Monday.
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Squeeze return
LEGENDARY songwriters Squeeze are set to reunite this year for a series of special live dates. They will play the Apollo, in Manchester, on December 7. Tickets cost £32.50, and are available by ringing 0871 2200 260 or 0871 230 6230, or by booking
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Salon staff in for hair-raising day!
HAIR spray at the ready, staff at a Bolton town centre salon are gearing up for Comic Relief Day. Stylists at HCUK hairdressers, in Exchange Street, have put on Red Nose tee-shirts and decorated the shop with red balloons in readiness for Friday's big
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Flytipping blocks path
FLY-TIPPERS have left a footpath virtually unpassable, say residents. One man said the remains of a demolished garage also appear to have been dumped at the top of Slack Lane, Westhoughton. The waste has been there for around a month, according to
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Big Issue pitches are up for grabs
BIG Issue sellers in Bolton town centre are to lose their regular pitches because of an influx of new vendors of the charity magazine, many from Romania. Badges which identify a regular selling pitch are being scrapped, replaced by ones which simply
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Try a taste of culture
READER David Butcher offered a timely reminder of how Boltonians should help themselves to a better lifestyle in an excellent letter this week. He was commenting on the council's plans for a Cultural Quarter and how important it is to "switch off the
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Pete is caught in tender trap
OH dear. Pop star Pete Doherty, above, has fallen into a dangerous trap. By blurring the lines of romance and career he is following the deeply grooved path left by broken bands and often relationships as well. The badboy Babyshambles' singer is now
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Ice dance star Duncan shows his true grit
DUNCAN James was always going to be a favourite to win the latest "Dancing on Ice" TV series. Along with breaking a few hearts, the ex-Blue singer has now broken a rib during a demanding routine with partner Maria Filippov. He is going ahead with Saturday's
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A dampener on drinks in the sunshine
WHAT is there not to like about the idea of a cafe culture? All that outdoor sitting and sipping drinks comfortably in the sunshine quickly sparks holiday memories and epitomises laidback living. Unfortunately, in Bolton it may have to remain a pipe
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Rape victim's brave decision to speak out
WE are now so accustomed to reading about rape incidents that it takes something close to home to make us really think. The account of the Bolton 17-year-old attacked and raped in the town centre after a night out in a club, however, really struck home
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Spanish children told not to drink fluoridated water
WHILE on holiday in Tenerife during February, I read an article on fluoride in a local English language paper. It appeared that the water table in some boreholes are at an unusual low level. Consequently, because of the concentration of fluoride in
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There's no escape from foul taste
MUCH space has been taken up in the pages of The Bolton News with arguments for and against the introduction of fluoride into Bolton's water, but so far I have not seen mentioned one of what I regard as one the most off-putting side effects of introducing
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"These people were living in fear"
KIMBERLEY Walsh from Girls Aloud has been describing her experiences in South Africa, on a recent Comic Relief trip. She said: "One of the things that I'll remember most from my trip to South Africa was visiting a family who were being forced from their
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Spend money on NHS dentists
I VOTE a massive NO to fluoridation, and, yes, we must be allowed to vote and have our say. It is mass medication, and therefore taking away our right to choose. No one knows the long term effects that fluoride could have on our bodies. The argument
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Experts have been proved wrong in past
I WOULD like to back up Ian Upton's arguments against adding fluoride to the borough's water supply. What about the amount of water used per household for other things, like washing up, washing clothes, having a bath or shower, washing the car or watering
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Most flouride will go down the drain
WE are told there will be a referendum on the addition of fluoride to our water supply. Besides yes or no, will we be informed of the added cost to our water rates? You don't get anything for nothing. As our household is on a metered water supply, I've
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Setting the record straight
PAMELA Barnes is wrong on two counts in her diatribe against Mr Guy Harkin, author, "Water is Monitored for Chemicals". In her answer she claims, "It is totally wrong for him to quote us". Indeed, he did no such thing, he merely stated that Action for
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Referendum would not be democratic
I WRITE in respect of the calls for a local referendum to be held on fluoridation of Bolton's water supply. I oppose any such referendum as being meaningless and, in my opinion, not a valid democratic process. We, at least those of us who bother to
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School meal revolution
CHILDHOOD obesity is something that can be beaten. It must be recognised though, that it will be a long process. It is good news that fresh "home-made" meals will be provided to all pupils in Bolton by the end of the year, due to extra cash being made
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Poor relation in language league
THIS country is good at many things, but languages are not among them. It is a source of great embarrassment that many Europeans can speak several languages, whereas we struggle to master basic French or German despite several years of study at school
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Man stole employer's stock to pay off debts
A WORKER has admitted stealing more than £10,000 worth of property at the Heinz factory in Wigan where he worked. Kenneth Harrison, aged 50, of Church Road, Smithills, Bolton, had worked for the firm for 31 years and following promotion was allowed to
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95 new homes planned for old mill site
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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Cathy's puppy love for heart-throb Donny
BOLTON town centre manager Cathy Savage fulfilled a 35-year fantasy by meeting her childhood idol Donny Osmond on the set of a new quiz show. The mum-of-two won the chance to take part in the Challenge TV quiz show, Pyramid, which is hosted by the former
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Teen in court after ASBO breach
A TEENAGER has appeared in court for breaching the conditions of his Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO). Andrew Derbyshire, aged 18, of Charles Court, Bolton, appeared at Bolton Magistrates' Court and was also accused of causing harassment, alarm and
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Fans lose out after ticket firm goes bust
MUSIC fans have been left without concert tickets after an intenet site went bust. More than 6,000 people who have paid to see Dolly Parton, Girls Aloud and The Police have been told by Ticket Tout Limited that their tickets will not arrive, after the
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Junior results round-up
All the latest junior football results and tables are available now in .pdf format. Simply click HERE.
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Interfaith open day at mosque
AN interfaith open day is being held at a Bolton Mosque later this month. The event, which takes place at the Zakariyya Central Mosque in Peace Street, has been organised by Bolton Interfaith Council, in partnership with Bolton Council of Mosques. It
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Group grants
THREE types of grant are available from Westhoughton Town Council. For an application form for general grants, senior citizens' grants, and youth/ sporting/ recreational facilities grants call 01942 819802.
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In the market for a big fish
A FISH stall is hoping shoppers will be reeled in by an enormous halibut. The fish, which is an incredible eight feet long, has been on display at Grundy's stall in Ashburner Street market since Tuesday morning. The whopper was caught off the coast
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Red Nose shenanigans
DON'T forget it's Red Nose Day on Friday, and tomorrow the fabulous To The Bones will be playing at Varsity to help celebrate. Red Nose Day isn't, of course, about being tasteful - just look at the Girls Aloud vs Sugababes single, so take advantage of
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Tribute to Wanderers' chief steward
BOLTON Wanderers' chief steward died on a ferry after visiting family. Peter Gilmore, aged 53, of Blackrod, had been visiting his sister in the Isle of Man. He was on the ferry home with his wife, Rita, when he collapsed and died from a thrombosis.
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REVIEW: Brothers' tale is a magical evening
The Gondoliers, The Albert Halls, Bolton. Until Saturday. AS New Rosemere Amateur Operatic Society enters its 80th year, it seems only fitting that they celebrate by staging Gilbert and Sullivan's most frivolous play, The Gondoliers. Set in a Venice
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Pupils dig deep for mining project
YOUNG people are to bring the area's coal mining history to life through poetry, dance and music. Teenagers at the No Smoke Without Fire project have been visiting museums and hearing first-hand tales of life in the pits from former miners to research
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Smoking is a drag for health workers
AS hundreds of smokers prepare to stub it out on National No Smoking Day, two health workers are dragging a giant cigarette from the Reebok Stadium to the Royal Bolton Hospital. Gary Bickerstaffe and Tracey Holliday, two advisers with the Bolton Stop
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Doctors prescribe depression-linked acne drug
A CONTROVERSIAL acne drug linked to mental health problems is being prescribed by doctors at the Royal Bolton Hospital. But the hospital has refused to comment on its safety despite a Bolton Coroner's Court hearing on Monday which found that Adam Long
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Second raid at Fred's home
THE home of celebrity steeplejack Fred Dibnah has been ransacked by thieves for a second time. They smashed their way into the listed building on Radcliffe Road, The Haulgh, and rifled through belongings. They are believed to have escaped with a grandfather
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Erica finds hidden treasure
CASTAWAY Erica Hurst struck gold twice when she not only found a treasure chest in the island's vegetable patch, but also discovered a boat on the beach. The 22-year-old former lap dancer was working with new-found friend Francie in the vegetable plot
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BBC bans 'fire hazard' red noses
RED noses have been banned from the BBC's celebrity show Comic Relief Does Fame Academy because they are a fire hazard. The foam noses, sold to raise money for the cause, have been deemed a health and safety risk. The BBC1 show is filmed at London's
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Dr Who's Tardis spotted in city
DOCTOR Who is making a trip to Manchester - and already his Tardis has been spotted around the city. Fans of the Time Lord can visit the largest Doctor Who Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry at the end of the month. Among the exhibits
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Castaway cast aside by viewers
REALITY television show Castaway is so far proving to be a turn-off for viewers. Audience figures have slumped alarmingly since the BBC show starring 22-year-old Erica Hurst, from Bolton, began last Friday night. The first show, which aired on BBC1,
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Woman admits punching girl, 17
A 21-year-old woman punched a 17-year-old girl she though had been spreading gossip about her, a court heard. Natalie Belfield, of Settle Street, Great Lever, pleaded guilty to assault at Bolton Magistrates Court yesterday and was given a three-month
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Watch theft case is adjourned
THE case of man accused of sneaking into a house to steal a wristwatch has been adjourned. James Condron, aged 32, of Wilton Street, Halliwell, appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court yesterday charged with theft. The charges relate to the alleged theft
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Man in court on child indecency charges
A MAN has appeared in court charged with 25 counts of indecency against children dating back to 1983. John Chamberlaine, aged 62, of Yewdale Gardens, Breightmet, appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court yesterday. He is charged with indecency and indecent
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£26 million Great Hall opens
A NEW £26 million dining and leisure complex has opened at the Trafford Centre. The Great Hall, which has been under construction for 18 months, houses what is said to be the world's largest chandelier made from thousands of pieces of Chinese crystal
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Teenager undergoes brain surgery
A TEENAGER who was knocked down by a car as he tried to cross a motorway has undergone operations to relieve pressure on his brain. Sean Green, aged 17, of Whitsundale, Westhoughton, is on a ventilator at Hope Hospital with serious head injuries after
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School fresh food revolution in Bolton
SCHOOL dinners in Bolton are to undergo a Jamie Oliver-style healthy overhaul. More than £500,000 is being made available to the local authority to improve the standard of meals by the end of the year. The money is coming from a government pot which
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Davies set for Old Trafford start
Sam Allardyce is hoping for good news on the injury front with Kevin Davies, who has missed six games with a foot injury he suffered in the FA Cup tie at Arsenal in January, pushing to return against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime
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Reserves face Boro
Wanderers Reserves take on Middlesbrough in the Barclays Premier Reserve League at the County Ground, Lancaster, tonight (Kick-off 7pm).
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Now Van Der Sar is a doubt
Manchester United's selection problems for Wanderers visit on Saturday lunchtime, already hampered by the absence of the suspended Paul Scholes and injuries that have ruled out Louis Saha, Darren Fletcher, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mikael Silvestre worsened
