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Riders get Aintree race opportunity
AMATEUR horse riders in Bolton are being given the chance to ride at the Grand National meeting at Aintree. UK brewer Scottish and Newcastle is offering 10 people who have never raced before in their lives the opportunity to enter the 2009 John Smith
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Car blaze on driveway
ARSONISTS set fire to a car parked on a driveway in Little Hulton. The owner was in bed at his home in Wildbrook Road when he spotted the fire at 3.40am on Tuesday. Firefighters were unable to save the car from major damage.
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£165m roads boost for airport
THE road network surrounding Manchester Airport is to be improved after £165 million of Government funding was approved. New links between the airport and its main arterial routes will provide better access for the 21 million passengers who use it each
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Patio doors foil burglar
A BURGLAR tried to break into a house through patio doors in Markland Hill Lane, Heaton, but could not get in. The incident happened between 11.30pm on Sunday and 7.30am on Monday.
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Grocery shop raided
BURGLARS broke into a grocery shop and stole goods worth £400. The incident happened at Zam Zam Grocery and Meat Shop in Halliwell Road, Halliwell, at 3.30am on Monday. A brick was used to smash a window and the thief got away with an Acer computer, a
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It's all Whites for youth club as Bolton star helps with paint job
WANDERERS defender Gary Cahill is more used to helping keep clean sheets than splattering them with paint — but that is exactly what he was asked to do on a recent visit to a Horwich youth club. The former England Under-21 star helped put the finishing
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Weavers magazine giveaway
A NATIONAL magazine is giving away a CD by Westhoughton-based folk group The Houghton Weavers. The CD, inside People’s Friend, is called “Festive Folk”, which includes 15 songs. Many are well-known carols, including O Little Town of Bethlehem, Away
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Bolton Association fixtures 2009
APRIL Saturday 18: Adlington v Edgworth; Atherton v Walshaw; Daisy Hill v Golborne; Elton v Astley & Tyldesley; Flixton v Darcy Lever; Little Hulton v Spring View; Standish v Blackrod. Saturday 25: Astley & Tyldesley v Flixton; Blackrod
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Pensioner's bag stolen by sneak thief
A SNEAK thief “dipped” into a 68-year-old woman’s handbag and stole a purse containing £250 in cash. The thief struck outside the Nationwide Building Society in Deansgate, Bolton town centre, between 10.45am and 11.15am on Tuesday, November 18. The
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Help for rescuers
WESTHOUGHTON Carnival Queens Association has donated £100 to Bolton Mountain Rescue Team. The cash was raised during Carnival Queen competitions.
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Capello looking a shrewd choice
YOU can tell England are on a winning streak by the deafening silence over Fabio Capello’s nationality. Just by way of a reminder, our national coach is Italian and there were many people in the game and notably in the media who were against his appointment
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Goldline semi-finals on Monday
THE first of the two Goldline Trophy semi-finals will be played on Monday when Stoneclough take on Euxton Villa. The second game is on December 10 when Atherton LR play Charnock Richard. Both games will be played at Chorley FC, kick-off 7.30pm.
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Bolton 2nds 29 Preston Grasshoppers 7
BOLTON’S second team had a point to prove after losing heavily in the cup the previous week, and they came up trumps. From the moment Lee McDermott scored the opening try in the first five minutes, there was only one team in it. They continued to pile
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Craig’s bid for World success ends in defeat
BOLTON snooker ace Craig Steadman endured a frustrating time at the IBSF World Championships in Austria. The Walkden star, widely regarded as one of the best amateur players in the world, was beaten in the last 32 by Indian Pankaj Advani. Advani, a
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Bingo night
A CHRISTMAS bingo night is being held to raise money for Adlington Carnival. It will be held at the Conservative Club in Railway Road, Adlington, on Wednesday, December 10, at 7.30pm.
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Shoebox gifts ready to go
THOUSANDS of shoeboxes full of presents for children in Romania will be sent off this weekend. Cllr Tom Farmer, the Mayor of Horwich, will wave off the gifts from Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park on Saturday at 11am. Operation Christmas Child has
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Christmas party for older residents
THE Little Lever Senior Citizens Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, January 10, with all village residents over 65 able to attend. The party at Christ Church in Mytham Road is being organised by local churches, businesses and other organisations
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Health check is a £1m lifesaver
A LEADING Bolton doctor has told how the cost of The BIG Bolton Health Check will be the best £1 million the Primary Care Trust will spend this year. Dr Stephen Liversedge, who is spearheading the campaign, said the PCT will spend £410 million from April
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Late night opening at post office
SHOPPERS will be able to post a parcel or buy Christmas stamps while in Bolton town centre on a Thursday night. For the first time, the main post office in Deansgate will open every Thursday evening until Christmas. Manager Mark Brooks hopes the venture
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Family’s car prize joy
A KIND mother has given her daughter an early Christmas present — after winning a red Fiesta Style for a year. Jacqueline Crook, of Astley Bridge, entered a competition with Gordons of Bolton Ford dealership and the Market Place to win a new
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"Soundtrack for the Skins generation"
FLAMBOYANT Bella are three guys and one girl from Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Citing their main influences as alcohol and sex, they are the perfect soundtrack for the Skins generation. The band are just about to head out on tour, calling into Manchester
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Psychics help rid pub of spirits
GHOSTBUSTERS got to work at a Kearsley pub to get rid of spirits of a different kind. The Unity Brook was visited by a team of paranormal investigators following an appeal for help in The Bolton News from spooked staff who wanted rid of unwanted ghostly
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Toryn finds a formula for national chemistry test
TEENAGE chemist Toryn Dalton gained great results when he took part in a national experiment. The Bolton School pupil was one of 2,500 16-year-olds nationwide who stepped back in time to answer questions teenagers from the 1960s to the present day faced
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Charity’s extra winter money for the elderly
A CHARITY is urging older people to get involved with its energy arm to receive help this winter. Age Concern Energy Services pays out Cold Weather Payments to its gas customers. It can give a minimum of £10.50, which rises to £21 for the over-80s,
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Scaremongering over Go Ape plan
I WRITE in response to the letter from Mrs M Clarke, of Chorley Road, Westhoughton, regarding the proposed Go Ape site in Rivington. Firstly, Mrs Clarke seems to assume that because she “walks in Rivington” everyday, that this somehow gives her more
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Tories’ position remains as clear as mud
“IS the Tory Policy clear?” I was interested to read Councillor Walsh’s letter in The Bolton News (Tory position on road toll is clear — Monday, November 19). It was nice to see that the Tories actually have a policy, but he states in his letter, “Conservative
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No-one bothers until trouble lands right on their doorstep
AFTER systematically targeting almost every main arterial road in Bolton, our white line reducers eventually provoked the wrath of “Name and Address Supplied”, (The Bolton News, Monday, November 17), voicing his concern over the dubious reason to cause
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Christmas Mail: Check out the deadlines
Christmas Day may be several weeks away but deadlines for sending mail abroad are fast approaching - some have already passed, reports the Royal Mail. The last posting dates for airmail items are: Friday, December 5 - Australia and New Zealand,
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Now Timmy's second favourite - to win!
Timmy Mallett is now second favourite to win 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'. Despite irritating his camp mates with his constant laughter and mocking and finding himself - along with Dollar singer David Van Day - increasingly isolated
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Nicola 'not famous enough to be on Celebrity' - Jordan
Jordan is surprised Nicola McLean was asked to appear on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'. The glamour model - who was a contestant on the reality show in 2004 where she met her now husband Peter Andre - says the 26-year-old beauty
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What is it we aren’t we being told about academies?
Margaret Asquith, writing in the Bolton Scene, makes a very good case for scrapping the academies scheme. If the academies are going to be so little different from the schools they replace (apart from the promised new buildings, and if the
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Law firm hosts big match treat
A GROUP of students from Withins School watched Bolton Wanderers beat Manchester City from the comfort of a hospitality box, thanks to Fieldings Porter solicitors. The treat was a reward for the youngsters’ hard work and academic excellence
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Public transport has to improve
IT was with very wry amusement that I read a recent article in your paper about new buses encouraging people to “get out of their cars and onto buses”. Last week I had an appointment at Hope Hospital for 9am. To make sure I got there on time, I set off
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Some things are worth saving
THE debate in your columns prompted by the attempted demolition of the Clarence Street building and the design proposed for the new Bath Street car park continues to fascinate. I must, however, disagree with Stephen Ramsden (Letters, November 24) in
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Street thugs rob drum kit from band
Two members of a band were robbed as they walked to a pub for a performance in Wigan. Shortly before 8pm on Saturday, the two men, aged 25 and 35 were walking along Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, on their way to perform at the Queens pub. The older
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We must fight fire with fire
I AM 87 years old and perplexed by the growth of violent crime in our society. The idea that being lenient to criminals is a method of making them realise their evil way is to reform them. If a man steal thy coat, give him thy cloak also. If a man smite
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Anger over shelving of sports pitch plan
RESIDENTS have reacted angrily to plans for an outdoor sports pitch being shelved because of fears it would attract yobs. Grants worth thousands of pounds were up for grabs when Brazley Residents’ Association applied for permission to build the multi-use
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TV contests ’help boost business’
TV shows such as Dragon’s Den and high profile “celebrity” entrepreneurs have a positive effect on the region’s business community. A new study by Bank of Scotland Corporate says around 90 per cent of people in the North-west believe celebrity business
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From our archives, November 25
10 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, November 25, 1998 A health probe has been launched after two Farnworth schools reported that nearly a fifth of their pupils have been off sick in the wake of a water contamination alert. The investigation by health
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Reader’s first day with church choir
In 1939, George Ellis spent his first day as a choirboy at St George’s Church, Bolton, and here is the photograph to prove it. George, now aged 80, second from left in the picture, brought the photograph into the office and said he remembers most of
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Hard work highlighted at awards night
Hayward School in Great Lever held its annual presentation evening recently. It had its best ever GCSE results this summer, with more than half of pupils achieving five A* to C grades. At the presentation evening, the certificates were presented by
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Wringing in the changes
SIMON Boucher is angry about the new £170,000 lighting scheme for the outside of our civic buildings. He thinks the scheme flies in the face of the advice we have all been given — to conserve energy and save the planet. And, of course, he is right. But
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Nicola bans herself from Trial
Nicola McLean refused to try for all 12 stars in her Bushucker Trial because she didn't want to feed David Van Day and Timmy Mallett. The glamour model won just three meals when she faced the 'Cavern of Calamity', in which she had to climb into a
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Simpsons firm secures £4m blockbuster loan
A BOLTON company which makes accessories for video games, including the popular Nintendo Wii console, has secured a new £4m finance package from the Royal Bank of Scotland group (RBS). The investment will help Bolton-based Accessories 4 Technology (A4T
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No reliable alternative for commuters
THERE have been well-argued letters for and against the proposed Greater Manchester congestion charge on this page and it has not been easy to finally decide which way to vote in the coming postal ballot (to be returned by December 11). I have eventually
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Just good friends? It doesn't seem like it!
Rows erupted in the camp as tensions grew between contestants on 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!'. Former Blue singer Simon Webbe rowed with both Joe Swash and David Van Day over comments made by David and Timmy Mallett to Nicola McLean
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Drive to keep town happy and healthy
FACEBOOK, yoga, eating your five-a-day and baking could make you happier. That is some of the advice being offered under a new initiative set up to boost people’s mental health and well-being in Bolton. Healthy Heads is the name of the new scheme which
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Merchandise to headline Dry Bar
LOCAL band Merchandise will headline Manchester's Dry Bar on November 29. The gig will feature 10 bands, including the pop fourpiece, who release their new single, Listen Up, on theri own Cityscape Records early next year.
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Late Of The Pier announce 2009 tour
LATE Of The Pier have announced tour dates for February 2009. The band, who released their debut album Fantasy Black Channel this year, will play Manchester Academy 2 on February 14.
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Dani goes on 'hunger strike' in cooking row
Dani Behr refused to eat after being relieved of cooking duties. The celebrities had a discussion about how the chores in the 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' camp were allocated, with Esther Rantzen saying: "Instead of having a designated
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Drivers will still have to use cars
SO far, I have not bothered to comment on the congestion charge debate because the Say Yes campaign has more media power and coverage than the Say No, so what was the point? However, after walking through Bolton town centre and being accosted by young
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Students find online path to university
GONE are the days when the only qualifications available to young people were GCSEs and A-levels. Today, teenagers have a vast array of courses open to them during school and post-16. They include NVQs, BTECs and the new 14 to 19 diploma qualification
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STAN KNOWLES of 44 Babington Road, Barrow-upon-Soar, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 8NJ
I am looking for Bill (William) Jeavons who served in the REME from October 2, 1958 to October 1960. We did our basic training in Honiton, Devon, together and I remember Bill as quite a character. It would be brilliant to catch up with
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Congestion charge isn’t like London’s
WHEN London introduced the congestion charge (tax) in February, 2003, the charge was £5. It is now £25. Granted some cars are now exempt, but none the less, the cost to motorist has increased by 500 per cent in five years. London transport had an excellent
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Bolton heads North-west trade mission to India
BOLTON businesses are being urged to join a North-west trade mission to India. The business delegation will visit India in February next year to assess trade opportunities associated with the expanding Asia-Pacific region. Business Bolton
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Popular museum bids for people’s prize
A popular working museum which houses the world’s largest working mill engine is to battle it out for a People’s Millions prize of £48,000 in a TV phone competition this week. Trustees of Ellenroad steam museum near Rochdale hope they’ll be
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300 new jobs in store
THREE hundred jobs could be created if Tesco supermarket opens a new store in Farnworth. Tesco has been revealed as the company behind a planning application for a site off Longcauseway. And the store would have an extra focus on helping to regenerate
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Wanderers on right track to success
WANDERERS aim to stay on the right track for success this season after the players enjoyed a day’s go-karting. Manager Gary Megson gave his side a break from training following the superb 3-1 victory against Middlesbrough at the Riverside.
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Davies: Whites must push on
KEVIN Davies has urged his team-mates to prove last season was just a blip. Wanderers enjoyed four successive top-eight finishes before last term’s battle with relegation. But the striker’s fifth goal of the season helped Gary Megson’s side seal a superb
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Knill eyes consistency
ALAN Knill is calling for his Bury side to put together a consistent run of results that would consolidate their position in the promotion places of League Two. Such is the nature of the division this season, with everyone beating each other, the Shakers
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Elmander gets his just rewards
JOHAN Elmander works harder warming up than I used to do in an entire pre-season training programme. I get out of breath just watching him, so I was chuffed to see him finally get that goal-scoring monkey off his back at Middlesbrough. I know he’s been
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Megson's bargain hunt
GARY Megson is willing to cherry-pick players from the lower leagues in January. The Wanderers boss has openly stated he is on the lookout for reinforcements to bolster his squad when the transfer window re-opens. And he could be forced to look outside
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The Damned - So, Who's Paranoid?
This is the first album by The Damned since 2001 and it’s been worth the wait. 13 tracks showing that this band, who could out-thrash any punk rock band (and probably still can) have grown up. The opener ‘A Nation Fit For Heroes’, contains all the
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History buff loses battle with cancer
TRIBUTES have been paid to a talented artist and history buff who has died after a long battle with cancer. Peter Nightingale, aged 73, who was a committed member of Halliwell Local History Society and a keen artist, died at the Royal Bolton
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Bolton subway gun attacks teenager jailed
A GUN-wielding teenage sex attacker who pounced on two women after stalking them through a town centre subway, was behind bars last night. Jason Pearson robbed and assaulted his first victim after getting into her car as she prepared to drive
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'Poverty' fear over changes to benefits
A CHARITY has warned that thousands of single parents in Bolton could be plunged into poverty because of changes to the benefits system. New rules were brought in yesterday which mean lone parents will no longer be able to claim for Income Support solely
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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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Minister's academy chat in class
A TOP MP visited a Bolton school to discuss plans to turn it into an academy. Beverley Hughes, the children and young people’s minister, was given a tour of George Tomlinson School in Kearsley, which last week voted in favour of the possibility of transforming
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Firefighters get hands-on rescue training
FIREFIGHTERS had to rescue three people trapped in the wreckage of crashed cars in one day. But fortunately, on this occasion, it was only for training — the crews were taking part in dealing with road traffic accidents at Horwich fire station. All
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Six schools in line for huge cash injection
SIX of Bolton’s most deprived secondary schools earmarked for multi-million pound improvements can be revealed for the first time. Westhoughton High, Bolton Muslim Girls School and Sharples High would be completely rebuilt in an £82 million scheme.
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Cats are dumped as credit crunch bites
AN animal charity is struggling to cope with record numbers of pets being abandoned. Pets In Need says the credit crunch is making people dump their animals because they cannot afford to keep them. So many pets are being abandoned by
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Lodge is facing the axe
A FREEMASONS lodge which has raised thousands of pounds for charity is set to close over a row about their meeting place. Turton Lodge was established in 1946, and its leader estimates the group has raised more than £30,000 in the last 62 years
