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Teenager's smile beaten off his face
A TEENAGER has been left unable to smile properly after being scarred for life in a terrifying, unprovoked attack. Muscles in the left side of Johnathan Holt’s face have been damaged and he has been left with deep gashes in his cheek after a drunken
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Poster girl's peace prize
TALENTED young artist Natasha Boyd is hoping her work will help spread the message of peace across the world. The 11-year-old pupil at Walkden High School designed this poster for a competition organised by the Lions charity organisation.
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Gambler robbed of winnings, court told
A GAMBLER who won £1,100 in his local betting shop was robbed just minutes after announcing his win, a court heard. Henry Crook, who has learning difficulties, won the money gambling on horses at Ladbrokes in Market Street, Atherton.
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Charity group needs admin staff
A CHARITY in Bolton is looking to recruit three paid administration staff. Bolton Community and Voluntary Services is offering two part-time opportunities and one full-time role. The charity offers information, training and advice to more than 1,000
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Boy victim of sex attack on Bolton bus
A TEENAGER was sexually assaulted after getting on to a bus at Bolton bus station. The 15-year-old boy was followed by the pervert on to the number 22 bus, which goes from Bolton to Stockport via the Trafford Centre. The assault sent
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VIDEO: Me My Head - Damage Is Done
Watch Me My Head's video for Damage Is Done, here. Damage Is Done from Me My Head on Vimeo.
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New music videos on Bolton News website
TWO new music videos from local acts have been added to the Bolton News website. Me My Head, who are fronted by Westhoughton singer Charlie Moss, have sent the video for their single Damage Is Done. And fans can also view the video for North Wind by
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Recognition for hospital staff
AN awards evening to recognise excellence in health service staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital will be held on Tuesday. There will be 13 categories including customer service champion, learning and development champion and Health professional student
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Review: Kanye West
Kanye West MEN Arena, Manchester November 17 2008 FOR all the tantrums and bravado, the clashes with the paparazzi and MTV spats, Kanye West proved it’s hard to keep a good rapper down - literally. As the hip-hop superstar took
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Megson praises McCann
GARY Megson thinks Wanderers are finally seeing the best of Gavin McCann. The 30-year-old midfielder, is currently enjoying the most settled spell of his career at the Reebok, starting the last six games he has been available to play.
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Lions turn on the style
Westhoughton Lions U12s 18 Widnes West Bank U12s 12 WESTHOUGHTON Lions outplayed a team which was in a higher division last season. Strong defence and inventive attack were the keys to the victory with the workload being spread throughout the team.
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£2.4m recycling plan submitted
A WASTE management company has submitted plans to build a state-of-the-art household waste recycling centre. Viridor Waste Management Limited wants to build a £2.4 million facility at Hurstwood Court, on the Raikes Lane Industrial Estate in Bolton, for
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Navy officer engineers his future success
A FORMER Bolton man has achieved petty officer rank in the Royal Navy and gained his engineering foundation degree. Christopher Welsby, pictured, who was born in Little Lever, has been awarded the best student award after getting six As with
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Review: New Adventures' Edward Scissorhands
New Adventures' Edward Scissorhands The Lowry Lyric Theatre Until Saturday TIM Burton’s gothic fairytale romance might not be an obvious choice for a family Christmas show, but in the assured hands of choreographer Matthew Bourne we learn
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Fundraiser to help children
AN EVENT to raise money for the Blackrod Friends of Chernobyl’s Children is taking place next week. The fundraiser, titled Song, Dance and Comedy, is at Aspull Civic Centre in Woods Road, Aspull, on Saturday, November 29, at 7.30pm. It is £8 for adults
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Chance to show you care this Christmas
CHRISTMAS should be a time of joy and happiness but the current economic climate is certain to bring gloom and despair to many Bolton families this festive season. The credit crunch is set to make this year’s Caring Christmas campaign more
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Bolton film hits big screen
A FILM that was completed despite a lead actor breaking her neck has finally had its world premiere. Lookin’ For Lucky, which was written by Bolton filmmaker Joe O’Byrne and largely filmed in Halliwell, was unveiled at the Lowry’s Vue cinema as part
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Travel boss's new direction
YOU wouldn’t necessarily equate a management consultant turned travel business owner with a successful art career, but for Robert Cox the move has proved to be the right one. Robert started out life as an engineer but now is happiest when he is at home
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New CD by a master technician
MENTION the piano accordion to many people, particularly jazz musicians, and you can expect to be met by faces wreathed in expressions of disapproval. With one notable and honourable exception that is: when the conversation includes a reference to the
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Bolton teenage killers jailed for life
Two Bolton teenagers found guilty of the murder of father-of-three Asaf Ahmed were jailed for life today. Andrew Smith, aged just 15 at the time of the attack, and his friend, Jason Bolton, aged 18, punched, kicked and stamped on victim Mr
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Police surgery
A POLICE surgery is being held at Blackrod Town Council offices in Church Street on Thursday, November 27, from 6pm to 7pm .
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Fair to help mayor’s charity
A CHRISTMAS fair is being held at Horwich Resource Centre on Saturday from 10am to 2pm and will include stalls and games. Money raised from the event will go to the Mayor of Horwich, Cllr Tom Farmer’s chosen charities which are Fortalice and Paws for
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Metrolink network reopens for Christmas shopping
The Metrolink network will be back up to full strength in time for the Christmas rush as the Piccadilly and Piccadilly Gardens stops reopen tomorrow. The stops had been closed as part of a major improvement project by Greater Manchester Passenger
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Chance to show you care this Christmas
CHRISTMAS should be a time of joy and happiness but the current economic climate is certain to bring gloom and despair to many Bolton families this festive season. The credit crunch is set to make this year’s Caring Christmas campaign more poignant
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Helguson moves to QPR on loan
Wanderers striker Heidar Helguson has gone to Queen's Park Rangers on loan. The 31-year-old has become new QPR boss Paulo Sousa's first signing with a move timed until the end of January and goes straight into the Rangers squad for the Coca-Cola Championship
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Racing pupils speed through into finals
LITTLE Lever School took pole position at this year’s Formula One in Schools Challenge. The school’s Red Kites drove away winning the Rookie Section at the North-west regional final of the 2008/09 UK1 in Schools Technology Challenge at Manchester University
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Middlesbrough 1 Wanderers 4 February 17, 1996
IT will always be remembered as Simon Coleman’s match. The Wanderers centre-back had been out of first team football for 51 weeks after breaking his leg and would have had to wait even longer but for an injury crisis that left Colin Todd
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Grants for community and carers
GRANTS of up to £5,000 are being made available to grassroots organisations by Bolton Community and Voluntary Services (CVS). Community groups with an annual income of less than £20,000 are being invited to apply. Grants will be paid in installments
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Film highlights green concerns
A FILM to raise awareness about the effect a global oil shortage would have on people in Bolton is being shown later this month. It is predicted that there will be a shortage of oil between 2011 and 2015 which will make goods more expensive to buy.
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College students get visit from The Bolton News
STUDENTS at Bolton Community college learned about life in a news room during a visit from a Bolton News Journalist. Assistant Editor, James Higgins, spoke to members of the Living in Bolton course. He explained a little about the history
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Accolade for apprentice Jennifer
A TEENAGE girl has been named as one of the best young apprentice engineers in the country. Jennifer Taylor, aged 18, from Bromley Cross, pictured above, works for Bolton at Home and is in the third year of a four-year apprenticeship. She was chosen
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77up to play Antelope gig
NEW wave and punk covers band 77up will play the Antelope, in Kearsley, on Saturday (NOV 22). The band play a range of songs dating from 1977 to the present day. Music starts at 9pm. For more information, visit the 77up website
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New champion for rail rights
COMMUTERS from Bolton have a new passenger rights champion to complain to about the region’s train service. Former Salford councillor Roger Jones has taken over from North-west Euro-MP Brian Simpson as the campaign director of the North West Rail Campaign
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Games area bid is axed over yob fears
PLANS to build an outdoor games areas for children have been shelved over fears it would attract yobs. Councillors rejected proposals for the multi-use games areas in Brazley Park, Horwich, despite a residents’ group winning funding for it. In a tight
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VIDEO: Andrea Glass and the Last Waltz - North Wind
Watch the video for Andrea Glass and The Last Waltz's North Wind, here. North Wind is out now.
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Hospital staff get check-ups
IT IS not just patients who are being helped to get better at Royal Bolton Hospital. The BIG Bolton Health Check is taking place at the hospital this week, to encourage staff and visitors to take the test. Hundreds of people are expected
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Kauto Star takes on five rivals in Haydock showdown
FORMER Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kauto Star will face five rivals in the £225,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. He is odds-on with the bookmakers to win the steeplechase for the third year in a row. The three-mile
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Christmas treat from Art Circle
BOLTON Art circle are adding a seasonal touch to their Christmas Art Exhibition at the Last Drop village, on Sunday, November 23. Artists will be in fancy dress, from 11am to 4pm, exhibiting nearly 400 pictures of all shapes and sizes.
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PM’s pen in youth club auction
THE Prime Minister’s pen and a bottle of House of Commons whisky are among the items up for grabs at a charity auction this weekend. A youth club is holding the event to raise money for its work in the area Zac’s runs a non-alcoholic bar in Market Street
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It’s Fun Times at the fire station!
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a visit to a fire station. Members of Fun Times, an out of school club based at Tonge Moor School, Tonge Moor, went to Bolton North fire station in Crompton Way. They met firefighters from green watch and were given a tour of a fire
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Car blaze
FIREFIGHTERS from Atherton were called to put out a car fire in North Lane, Astley, at 11pm on Wednesday. The car was well alight when the crew arrived and they spent about an hour at the scene.
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Jordan jumps for charity
A FORMER Farnworth man will do a 10,000 ft sky dive on Saturday in aid of charity. Jordan McHugh, now of Aberystwyth, will take on the challenge in Nottingham to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. Mr McHugh, aged 22, studied
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From our archives, November 20
10 YEARS AGO From the Evening News November 20, 1998 Residents of a Bolton sheltered housing scheme say they have been left so scared after a spate of break-ins, they are barricading themselves in their flats with their own furniture.
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Pedestrians injured in Bolton car crash horror
TWO women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after they were hit by a car. A 33-year-old woman and a 37-year-old woman were struck by a car close to the junction with Long Lane and Raikes Road, Darcy Lever, at around 9.20am.
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David’s poetry fun for pupils
YOUNGSTERS at St Saviour’s CE Primary School are well versed in rhyme after a visit by poet David Horner. The wordsmith held a number of workshops at the school in Ringley, to which children from neighbouring primary schools were invited. Headteacher
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Brasserie helps Five Star Appeal
A NEW “jazz lounge” has pledged to help raise money for the Five Star Appeal on their opening night. Lounge 10 bar and brasserie opens on Nelson’s Square on Friday November 21, and manager Matt Potter has said all profits will be donated to the appeal
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Manchester festival announce submission details
MANCHESTER’S 24.7 theatre festival have announced that they will be accepting submissions for next year’s event from December 8. Deadline for scripts to be submitted is January 31. The award-winning festival sees plays performed in unusual spaces,
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Looking for love
Esther Rantzen is despairing at the lack of possible romantic opportunities in the jungle. The oldest female 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' contestant - whose husband Desmond Wilcox died in 2000 - is upset that the older men taking part are
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Hot girls should stay cool on Simon
Simon Webbe's girlfriend has warned female contestants away from her man. Layla Manoochehri - a member of 'The X Factor' finalists Girlband - says she hopes the fact 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' beauties Dani Behr, Carly Zucker and Nicola
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Pick of the Week: Exposures 2008
What: Manchester’s yearly filmmaking festival features bees, kittens, snails, yetis, flies, dragons, trolls, dogs, lobsters and robots. The submissions, from all over the UK, have been divided into nine categories — India, Journeys, Young People
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Paddy has a pop
PADDY McGuinness has said that fellow comedian Steve Coogan, who appeared at the MEN Arena last night, is one of only two people he dislikes. The Bolton-born entertainer made the comments to Key 103’s Mike Toolan when he appeared on the breakfast
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Friendly Fires confirmed for NME tour
Finally achieving the recognition they deserve, Friendly Fires have been confirmed to play the NME Awards tour, alongside Glasvegas, White Lies and Florence And The Machine. Their single, Paris, was released last week, and their album is currently
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Hayley Westenra replacement date announced
THE Bridgewater Hall has announced that Hayley Westenra, who was forced to postpone her November date at the venue, will return on February 21. Tickets for the November date will automatically be valid for the new date, or anyone wishing to get a refund
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The Hours announce Ruby Lounge show
The Hours have announced a December show at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge on Monday December 1. The Hours released their debut album, Narcissus Road, in the UK on A&M Records in February 2007. The album was described by the London Sunday Times Culture as
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Des is the new world champion
MEETING Des O’Malley there is no doubt that the young actor will be able to portray the youthful exuberance of Danny, Roald Dahl’s pheasant-poaching, eponymous hero of Danny The Champion Of The World. The 22-year-old from Chorley has already appeared
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Man remanded over killing
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of Parwar Mulad. Ali Rezza Lotsin, aged 27, of Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court. Mr Mulad, aged 23, of Silverdale Road, Bolton, was killed on Sunday
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Trio of local films at festival
BOLTON film talent will be on show at this year’s Salford Film Festival. The prestigious event will feature films from three local filmmakers — Joe O’Byrne’s Lookin’ For Lucky, Ultimatum Films’ Duty Calls and Austin Brothers Films’ Guy’s Guide
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Campaigners step up fight for old college
CAMPAIGNERS who are fighting to save an historic building from demolition, to make way for a car park, have called on planners to find other uses for the building. Bolton and District Civic Trust made the call yesterday — and received support for their
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Town to get into the festive spirit
WESTHOUGHTON’S carol service and Christmas lights switch-on will take place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Market Street, on Friday, November 28, at 7pm. The service will be led by the Rev Gary Lawson, with music from Westhoughton High pupils, as well
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Wanted man arrested in Bolton pub
A VIOLENT thug who was wanted by police after failing to report to his bail hostel was arrested in a Bolton pub following a tip-off. Anthony Thomas Webb, aged 24, was wanted on recall to prison after failing to comply with the terms of his
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Youngsters achieve their goal
SCHOOLCHILDREN are enjoying new football equipment, thanks to a local team. Pupils at Devonshire Road Primary School, in Devonshire Road, Heaton, have received new kits and football goal posts. The items were given to the school by Moss Bank Juniors
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Save the Videogame
The Bolton News is this week backing an initiative launched by Nottingham Trent University and the National Media Museum in Bradford to create a National Videogame Archive. Gamers are helping to collect a broad range of artifacts which will be placed
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Brasserie and jazz clubs opens
A BRASSERIE with a difference will open in Bolton town centre tomorrow. Lounge 10, which will take up residence in Nelson Square, promises casual eating in luxurious surroundings. But hidden at the back of the building is an unusual surprise — the exclusive
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World Heroes Anthology *PS2 *£19.99
Another one of gaming history’s most famous franchises is bundled up into this bumper collection, pulling together the 2D fighting classics of World Heroes, World Heroes 2, World Heroes 2 Jet and World Heroes Perfect. Battling through history in a tournament
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What’s Cooking? Jamie Oliver *Nintendo DS *£29.99
Taking a break from his campaign to teach Rotherham residents how to knock up a stir-fry, the most successful small-screen celebrity chef of our time turns his attention to conquering the even smaller screens of the Nintendo DS. This is yet another of
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Manager could scoop honour at UK awards
THE manager of a Bolton builders’ merchants has reached the final of a national business award scheme. Andy Hill, the manager at Cooper Clarke Civils and Lintels in Bloomfield, Farnworth, will attend an awards lunch in London tomorrow to discover whether
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Interkonnect bow out in style
FOR three years they have brought bands from as far away as New York, Seattle and Sweden to Bolton. Now local promoters Interkonnect are taking a well-earned rest — but not without one final, huge send-off. This weekend’s 24-band mini festival includes
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Ciao Napoli, 32, Great Manor Street, Bolton
WALKING into Ciao Napoli, it’s hard not to look around for the candles stuck in Chianti bottles. Tucked away in Mawdsley Street, Bolton town centre, rather aptly for me in the building which used to house the old Bolton Evening News, Ciao Napoli seems
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Football Manager 2009 *PSP *£39.99
There’s nothing more frustrating than having to keep your stat-crunching, life-sucking virtual football management career confined to a PC desktop. But fear not - now you can lose yourself in all those tactics, transfers and numbers, numbers, numbers
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Call Of Duty: World At War *Xbox 360 *£49.99
After a fantastic foray into present day, the Call Of Duty plunges back into more familiar territory - World War II - and forces players to survive the final climactic days of a world at war, to thwart the advance of Axis powers on multiple fronts from
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Mirror’s Edge *PS3 *£49.99
This is no ordinary first-person title - let’s make that very clear from the start. And that alone should send you shooting to the shops to snap up this instant classic from EA. Your character is Faith, a ‘runner’ in a world where communication channels
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Resistance 2 *PS3 *£49.99
Xbox 360 owners are not the only ones with a hyped shooter game for the holidays. Sony's PlayStation 3 takes up arms with the long-awaited Resistance 2, a challenging action shooter missing the sizzle necessary to sway consumers toward Sony's system.
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Conman targeted woman, aged 87
A CONMAN duped an elderly woman out of £1,000 to clean her driveway. He targeted an woman, aged 87, in Westhoughton and charged her £640 for a job which would normally cost £100. He went back to her house in Heatons Grove the following day and demanded
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Beauty spot visitors posed threat to mums-to-be
WHAT a beautiful spot to live in, on the banks of Jumbles Reservoir. However, like so many things in life, all was not sweetness and light at the Lees Cottages in 1971. A midwife lived in one of the cottages and the Bolton Evening News story began with
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Wanderers in line for royal award
BOLTON Wanderers have been shortlisted for a Prince’s Trust award for their work with youngsters in the town. The club is in line to receive the Partnership Innovation Award which recognises organisations’ efforts to support the charity. Wanderers have
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Getting going....
I've now embarked on the actual driving cours. I was geared up to get going. The first thing that had to be done was to check the condition of the car for safe use on the road. The 1st Check was to make sure that the doors were secure and everyone
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Pupils on the road to safer cycling
YOUNG cyclists are geared up to take to the road after passing their proficiency test. For the past month, children in the final year at SS Osmund and Andrew’s RC School in Breightmet have been learning about road safety for cyclists. The cycling proficiency
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Fresh thinking makes mill flats affordable
BUILDING entrepreneur Wayne Nicholas has stripped away layers of middlemen to create a super slimmed down construction company. He claims it makes his company more efficient than other builders and now wants to pass on the savings by helping
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Ransom demand facing two contestants
Timmy Mallett and David Van Day are being held captive in the jungle. The former children's TV presenter and Dollar singer were trapped in giant nets as they headed to join existing contestants on 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!'. Timmy
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Boy’s plea over missing dog
A YOUNG autistic boy has made a desperate plea for help in finding his beloved pet dog he calls “my best pal”. Red, a German shepherd, was bought by Kath Miller and Brian Howard as a guard dog for their disabled riding school, Miller’s Nook
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Laura to wow crowds at the Reebok
POP sensation Laura White will perform in front of hundreds of people on Friday in her first solo show since being voted off The X Factor. The 21-year-old Atherton lass will sing a variety of songs from the TV programme and her own collection for fans
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Nanny state needed to keep immature society in check
GILLIAN Wilkinson, in her letter, “It’s like using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut” (November 10), says she despairs of the number of occasions when it is suggested that responsibility for the consequences of one’s actions should be transferred to someone
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I'm being picked on, says Robert
Robert Kilroy-Silk feels "victimised" after being chosen to do a second Bushtucker Trial. 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' viewers on Tuesday voted him to take part in the 'John T-revolting' challenge after seeing him fail to beat Joe Swash
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NHS system is leaving me deaf
I HAVE the same problem as the author of the letter, “I want my ears syringed at a GP’s surgery” (November 17). I am also having problems obtaining an appointment to have my ears syringed. Last Thursday, I went to see the doctor to ensure there was no
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I'll stick to my nice, clean car
MUCH has been mentioned about public transport, so I thought I would give it a whirl and left my car at home to catch a bus. Never again. There were people with feet on seats, teenagers with music blaring out of mobile phones, it smelled, newspapers
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Why add to pollution problem?
I WAS very interested in the letter from Kim Alderson, of the University of Bolton, “Balloon release followed strict code of conduct” (November 14). It is good that some trouble and care was taken to follow advice and try to prevent environmental damage
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Taxes should pay for public transport improvements
I AM pleased that your regular correspondent Peter Johnston at last accepts that Conservatives are totally opposed to congestion charging affecting Bolton. He does however need to be reminded that motorists already pay too much tax with road tax, fuel
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Are cycle lanes a ploy to create congestion?
HEALTH minister Ben Bradshaw has just revealed official figures that show that since the introduction of cycle lanes there has been an increase of almost 25 per cent in the number of cyclists injured in England, as reported in The Bolton News, “Rise in
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Show you care this Christmas
CHRISTMAS should be a time of joy and happiness but the current economic climate is certain to bring gloom and despair to many Bolton families this festive season. The credit crunch is set to make this year’s Caring Christmas campaign more poignant than
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Scottish academy system provides the best template
LIKE Robert M Goodman, “Academy schools not worthy of the name” (November 14), I believe that simply changing the name of a school will make no difference to its results. However, if the opportunity of creating an academy is allied to the in-built
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Beware the parking monster you create
I HAVE just read, with great delight, that a Bolton Council vehicle was issued with a parking ticket whilst working in the town, “Booked as staff spread festive cheer” (November 18). The phrase “what’s good for the goose” springs to mind. I work as
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School to consider academy plans
EDUCATION chiefs are to explore the possibility of transforming another Bolton school into an academy. Governors at George Tomlinson School in Kearsley have agreed to consider exploring the idea. Now the school will meet with Bolton Council to look
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Bolton town hall's fantastic lights show
BOLTON’S grandest buildings are stepping out of the dark — thanks to a £170,000 lighting scheme. A new state-of-the-art system has been designed to highlight the town’s architectural gems and town centre landmarks. Town Hall
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Just another parking lot in paradise
FURTHER to Mr Cunliffe’s letter, “Ignorant of our town’s heritage” (November 12). It seems to me the words of the old 1960s song are coming true: “They’ve paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” Why don’t we have young men of vision on the council
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Council should not use taxes like casino chips
COUNCILS all over the UK, Bolton’s included, should learn a valuable lesson about investing the people’s money in the financial market place, as we’ve seen with recent huge losses in relation to Icelandic banks and UK councils. The monies that councils
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Appeal to help track down family war medals
MY paternal family came from Bolton and my father’s brother, Stanley Hardcastle, served with the Lancashire Fusiliers during the First World War as a stretcher bearer on the front line. He was awarded the Military Medal, The Belgium Bronx-de-Gruene
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Man in court on Amy murder charge
A MAN accused of murdering a Bolton model has appeared in court. Ricardo Morrison, aged 21, formerly of Birmingham, appeared at Manchester Crown Court via videolink. He is charged with the murder of Amy Barnes, aged 19, who was stabbed in Moss Street
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Five arrested after raid on Bolton 'drugs den'
FIVE people were arrested when riot police stormed a suspected drug den. Police swooped on a flat in The Stonechurch, Vicarage Street, Daubhill, at around 10.20am yesterday. A team of officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Tactical
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Hunt may return to Reebok
GARY Megson has not closed the door on a Reebok return for Nicky Hunt. The unsettled full-back was shipped out on loan to Birmingham City to gain some first team action – a move which many speculated would spell the end of a seven-year career with his
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Mad dog wants to take on Davies again
NO-NONSENSE defender Emanuel Pogatetz is desperate to renew acquaintances with Kevin Davies on Saturday. The Austrian international pulled out of his country’s friendly with Turkey, but is hopeful he will shrug off a knee injury to lock horns once again
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MP backs residents in waste plant protest
A CAMPAIGN by residents against plans for a waste treatment plant in Blackrod has been backed by Bolton West MP Ruth Kelly. Orchid Environmental wants to build a facility in Station Road which is capable of processing 75,000 tonnes of rubbish a year.
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Megson backs Cahill's England claims
GARY Megson is surprised that Fabio Capello did not turn to Gary Cahill when defensive injuries blighted the build-up to Wednesday night’s friendly in Germany. When Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole withdrew from the squad through injury, the England
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Narrow vote opens way for new home
PLANS to build a large house in the gardens of an historic home in Bradshaw have been narrowly approved. Janet Moller, who lives in Barwood House in Bradshaw Brow, was granted permission to build a three-storey detached house behind it. Her plans had
