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Teenager ran global fake goods empire
A SCHOOLBOY ran a global fake goods empire from the attic bedroom of his parents’ home, a court heard. Faried Patel imported counterfeit computer games, clothes and jewellery worth up to £500,000, then sold them on internet auction site eBay. He recruited
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Spectre looms large over Scrooge
A BOLTON school is getting ready to stage an ambitious version of the Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol. Westhoughton High School’s production of Scrooge will be a classic tale with a twist, say staff. Children of all ages will perform in the
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£3,000 fine for landlord who failed to fix his property
A LANDLORD who failed to carry out vital repairs on his property has been fined £3,000 after being prosecuted by Bolton Council. Orian Kramer, of Prestwich, failed to comply with an improvement notice served by the council in February. The council’s
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Town call considers introducing its own minimum wage
BOLTON Council is closely watching a move by Manchester City Council to introduce a minimum wage for its staff. A vote will be held by Manchester councillors on whether to set the authority’s base wage at £6.74-an-hour. The rate would be £1.01 above
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Khan eyeing up debut in Amderica
AMIR Khan wants to make his long awaited USA debut next year. The Bolton boxer arrived back home this week from Los Anegles where he has been training with new coach Freddie Roach for his return to the ring against Oisin Fagan, at London’s ExCel Arena
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Alex is back on victory trail
ALEX Matvienko is back on the title trail after bouncing back from the first defeat of his professional fight career. The Bolton light-middleweight had a comfortable points victory over David Kirk of Ashton-in-Makerfield in a four-round contest at Blackpool
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Castle Hill 4 Chaddert’nians Res 0
DESPITE playing for nearly an hour with 10 men it turned out to be a stroll for Castle Hill who were four goals up after 23 minutes. Scott McNair drilled home the first goal and Phil Roberts made it two from a free-kick. A McNair free-kick was met with
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Bolton trio on fast track to cycling success
CYCLING: Three Bolton teenage cyclists have taken the first steps towards following in the slipstream of the town’s Olympic hero Jason Kenny. Matthew Rotherham, aged 13, and Melissa Bury, aged 14, both of Canon Slade School, and 14-year-old Chris Latham
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Bolton Sunday League, sponsored by Easipringt Design & Print
IN the Premier Division game to beat the weather, Smokies Farnworth scored an amazing 17 goals past the out-of-touch T&S Northwest. Raynor hit four, Davies and Shirky both hit hat-tricks, and Brown scored two. In the First Division, Dukes Gate lost
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BSF Over 35s League
DOBBIES B’s good run of form continued with a 2-0 victory over Bay Mare Strollers to maintain their lead at the top of Division One. Played on a heavy pitch, the wind and rain made it an awful day to play football and there was not much between the two
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Under-15s give champions a stern test
BOLTON Under-15s are out of the national ESFA Inter Association Trophy after narrowly going down 2-1 to defending champions Liverpool in their third round clash. The local youngsters have hit top form this season at the Lieverpool Soccer Centre but they
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Advertising Lords job seems pointless
LOCAL people worrying about unemployment — particularly those in Blackrod - might be interested to know that an interesting job is up for grabs in London. The House of Lords is seeking applications for the post of Black Rod and Serjeant-at-Arms when
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School chapel christening for baby Theo
BABY Theo Henry Ramsden has been given the perfect start to his school career — albeit a little early. The five-month-old was christened at Canon Slade School, which his mother hopes he will attend as a pupil in 11 years’ time. Yesterday
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Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report: VAT cut to 15pc
Alistair Darling today slashed VAT in a £20 billion cash boost aimed at reviving the ailing economy. But he said the give-away would have to be paid for with increases in duty on petrol, alcohol and tobacco. National insurance will also
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Building evacuated after computer fire
A GROUP of 200 people had to be evacuated from an office block after a computer set alight. Firefighters were called to Aspinall House, Aspinall Close, Horwich, at 2pm this afternoon. The employees were outside the building when the crew arrived, along
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Jay-Z to support Coldplay at Old Trafford
American Hip Hop mega star Jay-Z has been confirmed as the support act for Coldplay's three stadium gigs - including Old Trafford Cricket ground - next year. The September 2009 shows will take place at Old Trafford, Hampden Park in Glasgow
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Ali has Whites kitted out for action
BEING a kit man with Wanderers involves a whole lot more than just balling socks. The responsibility for keeping players’ shirts ship-shape this season has fallen on the relatively young shoulders of Ali Marland. A familiar face around the Reebok for
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Thank-you so much
ON Wednesday, November 19, some time between 1pm and 1.30pm, I was careless enough to lose my car keys in Bolton town centre. Upon checking with the car park office, I was relieved to hear that a kind and honest person had handed them in to the security
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VIDEO: Ramblin' Rob Young - Bank Street Blues (acoustic)
Watch "Ramblin'" Rob Young perform Bank Street Blues, here. Recorded at Bolton Acoustics' Sunday night open mic session at the Dog and Partridge, Manor Street.
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VIDEO: Second Hand Wings - The Beach Song (acoustic)
Watch Heather and Gab from Second Hand Wings perform an acoustic version of The Beach Song, here. Recorded at Bolton Acoustics' Sunday night open mic session at the Dog and Partridge, Manor Street.
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VIDEO: Last Chance - Keep On It (live)
WATCH a video of Last Chance playing Keep On It live, here.
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Elmander goal no surprise to Megson
GARY Megson knew it was only a matter of time before Johan Elmander ended his goal drought. The Sweden international netted his first strike since the opening day of the season as Wanderers ground out an impressive 3-1 victory at Middlesbrough. It had
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David puts pen to paper for a new song
David Van Day is planning to resurrect his career. The former Dollar singer used his time in the 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle yesterday to pen a new song about his experiences. Aided by Timmy Mallett, the blond star
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What is the truth about new carriages
IN response to Howard Bernstein’s letter, (November 15) can he just advise us of the truth for once? With regards to new carriages, the only new carriages we are getting are from the government themselves and not via any TIF bid.The refurbished carriages
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Credit where due
AFTER reading the letter (November 12) about the Remembrance Day service in Bolton, I would just like to say that the “Young Lad” representing Bolton Sea Cadet was, in fact, my daughter. She did me very proud. She is 16-years-old and will be joining the
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Dani and David go head to head - over his stomach
Dani Behr has offended David Van Day - by saying the group should use his stomach to gauge their weight loss. The former 'Word' presenter said they should study the singer in a bid to keep an eye on the pounds they lose while in the 'I'm A
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Why lonely Martina headed for the jungle
Martina Navratilova is nursing a broken heart. The former tennis champion reportedly made the decision to take part in 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' because of her loneliness after splitting with her lover of seven years, Toni Layton-Lambert
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A Saturday night spectacular
SUCH wonderful news that our Grade 2 listed town hall will be lit during the evenings, especially as it is only costing £10 per day to run.Saturday night was spectacular. The light show, colours and imaginative use of projection on the town hall was
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Middlesbrough 1 Wanderers 4:
THE statistics tell us this is the closest Premier League campaign ever – but with resolve like this, Wanderers should have nothing to fear. It was an afternoon for real men to stand up and be counted with temperatures so cold there was
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Coldplay announce stadium shows
COLDPLAY have announced three stadium shows for next year, featuring special guest Jay-Z. Their 2008 sold-out tour opens in Sheffield on November 29. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 28 for the three new dates, which include a
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Girls Aloud are the loving kind
GIRLS Aloud have announced that their next single will be the Pet Shop Boys collaboration, The Loving Kind. The song, a follow up to their number one hit The Promise, will be released on January 12. It will be the second single to be taken from their
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Thank you for an excellent reception
MAY I on behalf of my wife and I take this opportunity to thank the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton, Cllr Tony Connell and his wife , Maureen, for the excellent reception they gave us both. May I also thank Cllr John Walsh, Cllr Roger Heyes and my former
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I have supported local post offices
I FELT compelled to write in response to the letter printed in The Bolton News on Wednesday, November 19, from Mr Jack Rossiney of Tonge Head Avenue As a longstanding campaigner against post office closures, I have personally campaigned at post offices
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Don’t be fooled by TIF question
YOU will shortly receive the much publicised postal ballot on Manchester’s Transport Innovation Bid. The question you will be asked in this ballot is “Do you agree with the Transport Innovation Fund proposals?” This is a question very carefully chosen
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UKIP looks to set up branch
A PUBLIC meeting to form a branch of the UK Independence Party in Bolton will be held tomorrow. UKIP will stage the event in the King’s Head pub, in Junction Road, Ladybridge, from 7pm. The meeting will be chaired by the party’s North-west regional
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Super Johan answers his critics
by Matthew Trow GOING into this game I was quite confident we could get something, especially after a good performance against Liverpool on the back of two wins. However, after seeing the starting line-up my hopes faded. Once again I was amazed at it
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Forgetting about our monument to sport
NOMINATIONS are being sought for this year’s Bolton Sport and Physical Activity Awards. The Sport Health and Inclusion Service — part of Bolton Council — is running the fifth annual event in partnership with the Bolton Sport and Physical Activity
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Premium Bonds also feeling the crunch
EVEN if the financial outlook is grim there is always the chance of a win on the Premium Bonds. Annoyingly, it now turns out that the recent big cut in the interest rate has led National Savings & Investments to reduce the prize money. The nation’s
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Another award for the high-flyer
HIGH-flying Bolton entrepreneur Imran Hakim has won another award to add to his steadily growing collection of trophies. The Young Achiever of the Year trophy will add to his mantelpiece which is already groaning under the weight of his numerous awards
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Go:Audio announce biggest tour to date
AFTER two sold out tours in August and November, Go:Audio have announced their biggest tour yet in April 2009, starting at Nottingham Rescue Rooms on Wednesday April 1 and ending on Thursday April 9 at London Electric Ballroom. Since their
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Students bring 'crunch' decisions to stage
YOUNG actors demonstrated the “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to bosses cutting staff numbers. To ensure local employers understood the dry and technical nature of staff dismissal and redundancies, Bolton solicitors KBL enlisted the help of teenagers
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Teatime tears for Joe and Danny
Joe Swash and Dani Behr broke down in tears following a row over dinner last night. The camp had been delivered a boar, and Dani - who usually cooks for the group with Nicola McLean - became stressed when 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' camp
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Road charge: Astonishing statement
RESIDENTS in Heaton and Lostock will recently have received an Autumn 2008 pamphlet from Heaton and Lostock Conservatives devoted to the proposed congestion charge. From this I can only assume that their “Parliamentary Spokesman”, Susan Williams
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Helguson loan twist
Heidar Helguson is back at the Reebok after his loan switch to QPR took a bizarre twist. The Iceland international was due to make his debut in the Hoops’ game at Watford after the deal was officially announced by both clubs late last week. But it later
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Name and shame these walkers
IN reply to Helen Gilmore’s letter “Midnight Memories cash much needed” (November 17). I am fully in support of her comments. Bolton Hospice knows exactly who these people are, and for the sake of all those honest walkers 1,000 plus, these
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All set for a seaside ‘chara-bang’ trip
This group are ready for a trip to the seaside sometime after the end of the Second World War. The picture was brought in to the office by Ben McCreary and it features some of his family who worked at the Magee Marshall brewery during and just after
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Southgate admits Whites deserved to win
GARETH Southgate said Wanderers fully deserved the three points at the Riverside. The Middlesbrough manager saw Bolton end his side’s five-game unbeaten run – and admitted the Reebok outfit were worthy winners. “We didn’t deserve anything from the game
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Sadness tinged my town centre journey
THE introduction of the free Metroshuttle service around Bolton town centre is a welcome experiment scheduled to last 12 months. I decided to try it out on the second day of operation — one that was fine and pleasant. Boarding at the Bradshawgate
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Not much sign of a credit crunch
CREDIT crunch? What credit crunch? All I have heard over the past couple of months is recession this, recession that, credit crunch this, credit crunch that, but last weekend I was over at Middlebrook and the car park was almost full, with every stored
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Time to vote on road toll plans
MILLIONS of ballot papers which will determine whether a congestion charge is introduced in Greater Manchester, are being delivered today. Residents of 10 boroughs in the region, including Bolton, will be asked whether they back the proposed
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Slump could bring an end to theft of metal
EXPECT to hear more from local authorities who find themselves with a growing re-cycling problem now that the economic slump has led to a collapse in the price for metals, plastic and paper. The bad news is that all that stuff sorted diligently
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Mixed messages about spending
IT must be a good time to be an economist with a detailed understanding of things. The rest of us are just confused by the contradictory messages that assail us during this period of deep financial gloom. I was always brought up to save for the future
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Damage to town done years ago
I AM appalled that the councillors and officers in this authority can’t seem to get their act together when making decisions. The councillors have decided that the new car park planned for Bath Street is not in keeping with the surrounding area and needs
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Timmy gets 12 stars - but still annoys camp mates
Timmy Mallett successfully brought home all 12 stars - but still irritated his camp mates. The presenter refused to tell his fellow celebrities how he had fared in the 'Critter Chaos' challenge until he had explained his ordeal - which saw him showered
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‘Futuristic’ car park: Let's hope for sense
BOLTON’S councillors are once again playing at being amateur architects. The Bolton News report of November 15: “Concern over look of futuristic multi-storey” says councillors have instructed the chief planning officer to seek changes to the proposed
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Practise makes perfect for brave rescue team
A LARGE-scale rescue operation was mounted after a man fell off the top of a 120ft crane and was hanging in mid-air. The drama unfolded yesterday, just after 11am, in the middle of a busy shopping centre, which is undergoing major development. Fortunately
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Megson wants more belief
GARY Megson has urged his side to start believing in themselves more after a fraught afternoon at the Riverside. The Wanderers boss watched his side struggle to take the game to Boro after scoring two goals in the opening 10 minutes through Kevin Davies
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Victim's leg and arm broken in robbery
A MAN suffered a broken arm and leg after he was attacked by armed robbers. The 32-year-old victim from Orrell was targeted in Wigan Road, Bryn, at around 10pm on November 18. He was walking to his car when two men, wearing dark clothing and balaclavas
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Baby rescued after being locked in car
FIREFIGHTERS came to the rescue of a baby girl after her mum accidentally left her keys in the car and it locked. Baby Mia Connaughton became trapped in the silver Volkswagen Golf in the car park of the Red Bridge Inn in Bury Old Road, Ainsworth
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Rovers held but run goes on
ATHERTON LR extended their unbeaten run in the NW Counties Premier Division to nine games but they will feel they missed an opportunity when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bacup Borough on Saturday. Suspensions and injuries meant manager Dave Hughes
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Davies is not giving up fluke goal
HE might have known little about it at the time – but Kevin Davies wasn’t relinquishing his grip on a fifth goal of the season for anyone. The Wanderers striker won’t have scored many with the back of his head, yet that is what Gretar Steinsson’s far-post
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Grateful Elmander thanks his team-mates
JOHAN Elmander has thanked his manager and team-mates for helping him out of a goal-scoring slump. The club record signing had played over 10 hours of competitive football without scoring before ending his drought with the third strike in Wanderers’
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Megson hails the new Vieira
GARY Megson believes Fabrice Muamba can be the new Patrick Vieira. The former Arsenal trainee was seen as a natural successor to the brilliant Frenchman at the Emirates before Gunners manager Arsene Wenger allowed him to leave for Birmingham in July
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Fire victim's parents bid to grant her wish
THE parents of a girl who died after arsonists struck at her grandparents’ home have vowed to grant her biggest wish — by having another baby. Alana Mian, aged four, dreamed of having a little brother or sister and often spoke of her hopes to her mother
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Boro down at Newcastle
RADCLIFFE Borough suffered their second consecutive UniBond Division One North defeat, going down 2-1 at the hands of high flying hosts Newcastle Blue Star. Striker Paul Brayson put Blue Star ahead on 20 minutes, but Boro central defender Craig Dawson
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Police campaign to cut Christmas rapes in Bolton
A CAMPAIGN to reduce the number of rapes over the festive period will be launched today by Greater Manchester Police. Police are taking preventative action by launching an awareness campaign ahead of the party season. Superintendent
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University to award honorary degrees
A TOP judge and an Olympic medal-winner are among four people set to be awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Bolton. The Recorder of Bolton, His Honour Judge William Morris, and Beijing silver medallist Keri-Anne Payne, will be
