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Club gives Sainsbury's plan thumbs up
MEMBERS of a rugby club for youngsters have backed plans for improved sports facilities in Westhoughton. Westhoughton Lions has released a statement of support for proposals to relocate and revamp Westhoughton cricket club. The move is part of plans
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Burglars strike at home of Sara Cox
THE home of Radio DJ Sara Cox has been targeted by burglars. She told BBC Radio 1 listeners that items including her phone were swiped during the early-morning raid - but the burglars left an album by band Keane behind. Cox told how the break-in happened
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Health chiefs make smoking pledge
HEALTH bosses in Bolton have vowed to closely watch how successful the Welsh smoking ban is in a bid to learn lessons for when the legislation is introduced in England in less than three months time. Smokers in Wales were forced to stub it out yesterday
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Baby-shake dad in court
A DAD violently shook his 10 month-old daughter causing her to suffer a brain haemorrhage. Darren Higham was described as an "inadequate father" when he was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years, at Bolton Crown Court today. Philip
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Cup delight for on song Canary
Farnworth Canary were on song as they defeated Vulcan 4-2 in the Premier Division Cup replay with goals from Thomas (2), Coote and Pulvino. Jolly Waggoner beat Clifton Rangers with goal-machine McLoughlin hitting five. Cafferty (2) and Bottomley also
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United boost survival chances
BREIGHTMET United still retain hope of Premiership football next season after a 3-1 victory over Whitworth Valley at Moss Park. Whitworth had a great chance to take the lead on 15 minutes when Gary McShane conceded a penalty, but United goalkeeper Mick
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Dobbies A crowned champions
DOBBIES A won the Division One title after securing the one point they needed from their last four games to win back the trophy they surrendered two years ago. In a hard-fought game with The Colliers Rest, who dumped them out of the cup last week, Phil
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Time to clean up the town
BIN it for Bolton is back for 2007. Today we call on readers to join our crusade to clear the streets of rubbish and put pride back in our town. Our campaign is backed by comedian Dave Spikey and Andrew Dickson, the new chairman of Bolton Town Centre
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Sweeping up the estate
EMERGENCY services in Bolton joined forces for a massive clean-up operation on one of the town's most run-down estates. The Willows area of Deane was last week targeted by police, firefighters and Bolton Council enforcement officers as part of a purge
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New wards opened by health minister
A £1 MILLION upgrade of two wards at The Royal Bolton Hospital has been officially unveiled by health minister Rosie Winterton. The minister, along with Bolton MPs Dr Brian Iddon, David Crausby and Ruth Kelly, visited the hospital to reopen the C1 and
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Motorists face three months’ extra misery
MOTORISTS who use one of the main roads into Bolton town centre are set for months of traffic misery after work scheduled to last eight weeks hit delays. United Utilities began a £300,000 sewer improvement scheme near the junction of Chorley Old Road
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Pensioner rescued in flat fire
AN 80-year-old woman was rescued by firefighters when arsonists set fire to furniture piled up outside her home. Fire officers were called to a ground floor flat in Kingsfold Close, Breightmet, at around midnight on Sunday. Waste furniture was piled
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Schools benefit from AXA move
TWO schools are set to reap the rewards when an insurance company moves out of the town centre. AXA Insurance is set to move 450 staff from two offices in Nelson Square and Bradshawgate to new, purpose-built office accommodation at Parklands near Middlebrook
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Racists force Amir from Liverpool ringside - again
AMIR Khan was escorted out of a Liverpool boxing venue for the second year running after members of the crowd hurled racist abuse at him. The Bolton Olympic silver medallist had been watching his 15-year-old brother Haroon lose on a controversial points
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More police on track to patrol railway lines
Teenage yobs forced a train to stop after playing a deadly game of "chicken" on a busy line. In a separate incident, youngsters opened fire with an airgun at a passing train. The incidents feature in a list of rail-crime by youths which has made Bolton
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Woman cleans up in bingo windfall
A cleaner'S numbers came up trumps as she scooped £101,224 playing bingo. The 71-year-old, grandmother, who has asked not to be named, hit the jackpot at the Mecca Club in Breightmet Fold Lane last Wednesday. And she is splitting her winnings 50-50
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Murray boosts Davis Cup hopes
Andy Murray will join up with the rest of the Great Britain Davis Cup squad in Birmingham today after allaying fears that a groin injury could put his participation in the tie in doubt. The 19-year-old Scot trained at Roehampton after returning from
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Warriors’ late spurt sinks battling Vikings
Wigan reached the fifth round of the Challenge Cup after a spurt of four tries in the last 15 minutes sealed a 34-24 victory over spirited Widnes. National League One side Widnes had led 12-10 after 61 minutes thanks to tries from Toa Kohe-Love and Scott
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Moor of same for Idol clients
MOORISH Idol Marketing, based in the Bolton I-zone, worked with Vision Direct opticians to create its brand in time for the opening of its new shop in Deansgate, Bolton. The company created a logo which was then used on signs, stationery and promotional
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MP critical over HSE ‘cave-in’
THE Health and Safety Executive has caved in to employers' groups by not giving more powers to its safety officials, says Bolton North-east MP David Crausby. He said thousands of health and safety representatives had been given "a slap in the face" by
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La Tasca to stick with first bidder
TAPAS chain La Tasca has "unreservedly" recommended a revised offer from from Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia chain owner Tragus Group. Iranian entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz and Icelandic bank Kaupthing tabled a £98.6 million offer for the business on Thursday
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Council and CAB offer new service
ADVICE services in Darwen are to be expanded thanks to a new partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Citizens' Advice Bureau. The agreement sets out the basis for joint working by the council and the CAB in social welfare advice. Volunteers
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New chief takes over at town hall
A NEW chief executive today took over the reigns at Bolton Council following the retirement of Bernard Knight. A retirement party marked the end of 10 years at the helm for Mr Knight who stepped down on Friday. His successor Sean Harriss, aged 38, spent
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Students flock to Bolton
MORE students than ever are applying to study at the University of Bolton. Applications have surged for the third year running, up from 4,784 last year to 5,174 - a rise of eight per cent. University bosses are overjoyed at the news as there were fears
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Where have all the April Fools gone?
WERE you full of pranks and giggly mirth to mark April Fool's Day yesterday? Did you give somebody the number of Chester Zoo and indicate that a Mr C Lion wanted a call? No, I thought not. This sort of thing is only perpetuated these days in school playgrounds
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Will biofuels really save the planet?
THERE are few people who would deny that, generally speaking, Britain's transport industry is not particularly environmentally sound. Fossil fuels, which are used to make petrol and diesel, are one of the main carbon emitters responsible for global warming
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Driver who crashed into wall was over limit
A DRIVER was three times over the limit when he drove away from home following a row with his wife. Peter Gray, aged 57, of Shady Lane, Bromley Cross, was breathalysed after his car hit a stone wall. Magistrates in Blackburn banned him from driving
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Baby unit is a life saver
PEOPLE love to criticise the NHS, but are not as quick at coming forward with praise. Some of the work carried out at the Royal Bolton Hospital's special care baby unit, however, literally saves lives. Charlie Glover was born four months early, weighing
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Do your bit for a cleaner Bolton
BIN it for Bolton is back in a new bid to clean up the town. If you are sick of seeing litter blow like tumbleweed through our streets then join our campaign. There is hardly a road in Bolton which is not blighted with cans, bottles, plastic bags and
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Lollipops hindered by age limit
I READ with interest about the problems that Bolton Council is having in recruiting lollipop men and women. I am a fit and active 70-year-old, well used to working in all weather conditions. Several months ago I completed an application form to join
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Local deer
WALKING my dogs last summer, I spotted D H Grant's deer (Golf club deers gone in a flash, Letters, March 24) in the small woodland on Beaumont Road. I was fascinated that they were so near the traffic, and wondered how had they arrived in the woods.
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Pothole perils
REGARDING the article "Spot the pothole campaign" (March 26). In April 2004, I sent a list of 54 different streets in Bolton, along with a claim for damage to my vehicle caused by the disgraceful state of Bolton's highways. Guess what, my claim has still
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Good housing in private sector
I WRITE regarding Brian Derbyshire's letter of Saturday, March 24, "Council Housing: Keep decisions close to home". I must agree with him wholeheartedly about means testing council tenants to decide whether or not they are allowed to stay in their council
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Doing nothing will not solve prostitute problem
PETER Johnston's letter headlined "Prosecuting prostitutes is not cost effective" (The Bolton News, March 29), raises an interesting concept with regard to the problem. I have no argument with his figures, however his argument falls short of addressing
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More GPs given right to access patient records
A MEDICAL record scheme, being trialled in Bolton, is to be extended. The system, which for the first time allows private patient records to be accessed by dozens of health professionals, rather than just an individual's GP, is to be adopted by nine
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Labour was unable to save school
I WRITE in response to Bob Crosland's letter on the closure of Christ's Church School in Harwood. As a school governor, I fully understand Mr Crosland's anger and I am sure that, in his position, we would all fight equally as hard in defence of a school
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Snide remarks were not necessary
I WAS both surprised and disgusted by the publication of the letter from C Cooper (March 23) in which he launched a snide attack on Mr Albert Stones in regard to the Moss Bank Park model railway. I have known Mr Stones for about 20 years, initially as
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Elvis trots into town for Palm Sunday
A DONKEY named Elvis marked Palm Sunday yesterday by leading a procession along Churchgate to Bolton Parish Church. The five-year-old donkey - named after "The King" because his "eey-ore" resembles the legendary crooner's renowned "uh-hu" - was patted
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Fans for the memories
WHEN Barbara Kerks joins the Bolton Wanderers faithful at the Reebok on match days her eyes are more on the crowds than on the pitch. This is no reflection on the standard of football - it's simply because Barbara is more interested in the supporters
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New unit to fight threat of terrorism
POLICE have launched a new unit to tackle the threat of terrorism. From today the Greater Manchester Police's counter- terrorism unit - one of four established in England and Wales - will be responsible for creating a national infrastructure to combat
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Sugars get hits out for adoring fans
WITH a bang of drums the Sugababes hit the stage at the MEN Arena. Sporting diamante sunglasses and silver biker jackets, the girls launched into a high energy performance with one of their latest hits, Red Dress. The crowd went crazy - and the first
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Peter Kay holds on to top spot
PETER Kay's Comic Relief single has managed to retain its spot at the top of the UK Top 40 chart. His version of The Proclaimers' I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles), performed by Phoenix Nights' character Brian Potter and Little Britain's Andy Pipkin, beat off
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Wanderers will be relieved, says Warnock
NEIL Warnock put on a brave face at the Reebok on Saturday, despite seeing his Sheffield United players drop deeper into relegation trouble. A Kevin Davies goal 10 minutes from time gave Wanderers a victory that, combined with Charlton's disputed late
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European dream is still on for Whites
OMENS just don't come any more powerful. When European Dream romped to victory minutes before kick-off, Wanderers had a feeling this was going to be their lucky day. The six-lengths winner of the second race at Newcastle was, after all, the horse Sam
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Sam pays tribute to front three's efforts
SAM Allardyce hailed his industrious strikers for having the patience and determination to claim a victory that has boosted Wanderers hopes of qualifying for Europe. The Whites ended a three-match losing streak with a much-needed win against Sheffield
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Controversial decision costs Haroon
HAROON Khan's hopes of winning his first ABA junior title were dashed by another controversial decision on Saturday. The 15-year-old brother of Olympic silver medallist Amir suffered an 8-6 points defeat in his North West title fight with Merseyside
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Arson suspected after house fire
A HOME was severely damaged by fire following a suspected arson attack. Fire crews were called to Rawsthorne Street, Halliwell, at 7am yesterday after a woman in the neighbouring house dialled 999. Tenant Tracey Ashton, who leases the house from Contour
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Accrington punishment disappoints Casper
CHRIS Casper has accused the Football League of double standards after they chose not to impose a points deduction on relegation rivals Accrington Stanley for fielding an ineligible player. The Shakers were deducted one point last season for playing
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Drivers hurt in car smash
TWO elderly drivers escaped serious injury after a crash which wrecked their cars. Emergency services called to Leigh Road, Westhoughton, at 9.50am on Saturday, found the Peugeot and Rover were badly damaged on their front driver's sides. Fire crews
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Chewing gum sticks out like sore thumb
Comments from residents of Bolton. Vicky Rushworth, aged 36, of Ladybridge, said: "The back streets are a bit of a mess but I don't think the main streets are as bad other than the chewing gum. I've seen worse places." Edith Laurenson, aged 80, of
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Boro looking doomed to relegation
RADCLIFFE Borough inched ever closer to the dreaded drop on Saturday, slipping to defeat against title-chasing Witton Albion. Alex Clegg's late wonder goal sealed the victory for the visitors, following Brian Pritchard's first-half opener. Both teams
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Last-gasp goal sickens RMI
LEIGH RMI'S hopes of avoiding relegation were severely dented when Farsley grabbed an injury-time equaliser. The Railwaymen looked to have grabbed three valuable points against the play-off hopefuls, only to be denied in cruel fashion. The draw leaves
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Mixed fortunes for local sides
ATHERTON LR stretched their unbeaten run to three games with an excellent point at Trafford following a 2-2 draw in the North West Counties League Division One. But Division Two strugglers Daisy Hill's good run came to an end as they suffered a heavy
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Rebel Reds reach first final
TEN-MAN FC United created history by reaching their first ever cup final after edging out Congleton Town in a seven-goal thriller to keep their double dream alive at Gigg Lane. With the tie evenly poised at 2-2 from the first leg, the Rebels had to come
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Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. Having endured a week that saw former Gigg Lane boss Stan Ternent linked with a shock return to the club, Andy Bishop's 87th minute winner not only lifted
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We can make the Champions League, says Diouf
EL-HADJI Diouf still has his sights on a Champions League place. The Senegal striker stubbornly refuses to accept that the best Wanderers can hope for this season is a UEFA spot, and is confident that two wins over Easter will put them back on course
