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Rocco stops rival in second round
Jonny Rocco made a successful return to the ring last night with a stunning victory over Arek Malek in Glasgow. The Bolton boxer broke his opponent’s rib in the first round before stopping him in the second on the undercard of Paul Appleby’
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Two teenagers stabbed in park
TWO teenagers stumbled into a supermarket covered in blood after they were stabbed following an argument in a nearby park. One of the teenagers was stabbed in the neck and another in the leg as an argument escalated into a violent attack in
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Wife is jailed for strangling husband
A mother of two has been jailed for three years after she strangled her husband with a scarf as he slept. Emona Dauti, aged 27, of Bury Old Road, Prestwich, was charged with the murder of Ellez Dauti, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the grounds
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Wanderers Youth 2 Doncaster Youth 0
WANDERERS reached the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup on Friday night with a 25th-minute Chris Stokes penalty and an injury-time goal from Aaron Mooy. Stokes converted after Michael O’Halloran was fouled and, although Wanderers had the
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Raise a glass for retiring brewery boss
A retiring brewery boss has been presented with a specially engraved tankard for all the work he has done for charity. Bolton Lads and Girls club gave the glass to John Feeney for raising cash for them over his years at the brewey. It all started
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Man shot in Bury street
A man has been shot in the leg in Bury this afternoon. The shooting happened at the junction of Hurst Street and James Street. Police say the man, thought to be aged 21, could have suffered two gunshot wounds, but they are not believed
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Guilty verdict on man who stung United boss for millions
The Liberal Democrats’ biggest donor has become one of Britain’s most wanted men after being convicted of stealing millions from a former Manchester United boss. Michael Brown, 42, who was tried in his absence after skipping bail, posed as an international
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Feast on a tight budget
IT is the final week of our credit-crunch-busting recipe series and celebrity chef, Paul Heathcote, is back with his cheapest dish to date. Today the Farnworth-born restaurant chain owner is cooking up a boiled ham, poached eggs and parsley
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Recipe: Boiled Ham, Poached Eggs and Parsley Sauce
by Paul Heathcote, celebrity chef The ham: Soak a 750g gammon joint in water overnight. When you are ready to cook, add half an onion peeled, roughly chopped, four carrots peeled, roughly chopped, a bay leaf, six peppercorns and
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Schizophrenic jailed for life over Manchester street stabbing
A paranoid schizophrenic has been sent to a high security hospital for life after stabbing a gifted violinist to death as he went to buy bagels in Manchester. Jonathan Mills walked up to Jewish father-of-three Michael Kahan in the street and plunged
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Lovely Lingerie
If you want to get up close and personal with a certain someone then you'll need to get your underwear sorted before you strip. Greying bras never have and never will cut it. Or, if you're in the growing numbers of women who like to wear nice
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Lunchtime tours of the museum
VISITORS to Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive can join a tour on Wednesday lunch time. Regular 15-minute tours are held at 12.30pm on the first Wednesday of every month. In the new year, the tours exploring different galleries, will be held from 2pm
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Mumbai trade trip from Bolton to go ahead despite terror attacks
A PROPOSED trade mission from Bolton to Mumbai looks set go ahead next February, despite terror attacks in the city which have killed 143 people, with a further 300 injured. Political and business leaders met in Bolton last night to discuss
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Jussi's a Wanderers for keeps
JUSSI Jaaskelainen heads to the North-east tomorrow in the form of his life – but Gary Megson has rejected the suggestion he could be soon heading there for good. Newcastle and Spurs were linked last week with a January move for the Finland international
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Festive Fairtrade
PEOPLE are being urged to buy Fairtrade goods this Christmas. Fairtrade in Bolton is promoting the items available in the town, including chocolates and sweets, tea, coffee, clothing and alcohol. Stockists include Justicia, Bolton’s Fair World Shop,
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A good time was had by all
TURTON High School’s Sixth Form Revue in 1980 looks to have been a riotous affair if the state of the performers are anything to go by. I can spot musicians on the left, a few flat caps dotted around the group, a garter and Miss Piggy from the Muppets
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From our archives, November 28
10 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, November 28, 1998 The multi-million pound City Challenge transformation of Halliwell has officially been hailed a success by the Government. A report from the Government office North-west has said that it
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All that glitters . . .
All that glitters… Christmas parties are a great excuse for really going to town with your makeup. We all love a bit of bling, and shimmery, glittery touches can really add that extra wow factor to your look. However, be warned; it is easy to get
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Bolton students hold charity night for hospice
A GROUP of teenagers is organising a charity night in aid of children’s hospice Derian House. It will be held at Bar Lane Bowling Club, in Astley Bridge, on Friday, December 5, from 7.30pm to 11pm. The teenagers, all students at Bolton
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Timmy Mallett 1000-1 for a Christmas single hit
Timmy Mallett is 1000/1 to top the UK singles charts at Christmas. The former children's TV presenter - who had a hit with 'Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' in 1990 - is currently working with 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of
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Oh, it was so hard in the Jungle, says Dani
Axed Dani Behr admitted to hosts Ant and Dec that she was surprised to have coped in the jungle for 13 days. She said: "It's been very hard emotionally. I'm surprised I coped with the living conditions. I'm used to comfortable sheets and a nice
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Snow White gets Bolton pantomime treatment
IT’S panto time again — oh yes it is! The Albert Halls is gearing up for this year’s pantomime spectacular, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The familiar fun tale, with some special twists and turns, hits the stage today. The
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Royal approval for Wanderers’ community work
A ROYAL award has been given to Bolton Wanderers for helping change young lives across the town. The club has scooped a Prince’s Trust accolade for supporting the youth charity’s work in Bolton. A star-studded awards ceremony in Liverpool saw Wanderers
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Helguson loan deal done at last
QPR will be given the option of signing Heidar Helguson after finally completing a loan move for the wantaway striker. The Championship club have agreed terms to take the Iceland international until mid-January. Helguson has made just two appearances
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The show must go on, says survivor
JUST hours after surviving the terrorist massacre in Mumbai, North-west MEP Sajjad Karim had a message for Bolton businessmen thinking of visiting the city next year — the show must go on. Mr Karim, said: “Of course the trip must go ahead.
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Sex assault male nurse report delayed
FINDINGS due to be released from an investigation into how a nurse remained in his job after allegations of sexual assault have been delayed. Bosses at Bolton NHS Primary Care Trust launched an urgent review after Damien Bible was convicted in September
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The Gay Team are winners
Brian Paddick and George Takei branded themselves 'The Gay Team' as they took part in their first Bushtucker Trial. The pair - who are both in same-sex relationships - were chosen by the rest of the group to take part in the challenge, which they
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Good Morning campers, enjoy your coffee
Joe Swash and Nicola McLean were furious after struggling with the Celebrity Chest - only to reveal a prize they didn't like. The former 'EastEnders' star and the glamour model were furious after successfully tackling a tricky task, only to find
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Woman punched in face as robber flees with handbag
A 65-YEAR-OLD woman was punched in the face by a thug who stole her handbag. The woman was walking down an unlit ginnel near Eskrick Street, Halliwell, between 4.50pm and 5.20pm on Wednesday when she was attacked. The man pulled at her bag from behind
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Oh David, you're just so rude, rude, rude
David Van Day angered his camp mates by taking Robert Kilroy-Silk's bed. The other 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' contestants felt that the former Dollar singer behaved disrespectfully towards their former camp mate by celebrating having
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Red rose to mark Lancashire Day
RED Rose folk yesterday celebrated all that is great about their historic county on Lancashire Day. Proud Lancastrians still mark the occasion in Bolton, despite the town being pushed into Greater Manchester under local government reorganisation
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Hundreds join up for fancy dress fun
BOLTON is pulling ahead in the race for the best Boxing Day fancy-dress extravaganza. Richard Greenwood is trying to get thousands of people, wearing wacky costumes, into the town centre on Friday, December 26. It has been a tradition in Wigan for years
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Non League round-up
Karl Marginson is hoping new signing Tommy Turner can fire FC United back to winning ways. The Rebels netted the North West Counties League top-scorer from Bacup Borough this week. The prolific striker, who has scored 17 goals in 14 appearances, is
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What we need is reality shopping
I HAVE an idea for a reality TV programme. Why don’t we start a reality town to drive an improvement in the economy? The team from Dragons’ Den could choose successful applicants to open up some of the stores that are currently closed in the town centre
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Congestion charge would infringe human rights
I HAVE followed the debate on the proposed congestion charge with some interest, and wonder why the following view has not been expressed? For many years the public paid tolls to pass along private roads and in return the private owners of those roads
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Why should the motorist pay?
I WOULD like to thank Peter Johnston for his reply to my letter on the congestion charge (November 17). However, he failed to answer my question, which was why should the motorist pay for the improvement to public transport? Mr T Davies, Highfield Road
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Online voters must not be complacent
I WAS pleased to read that 82 per cent of votes in the recent poll about the congestion charge conducted on The Bolton News website went to the “no” camp. So far as I can see, Bolton will benefit to the absolute minimum from this charge. We keep hearing
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The boss who bought the business
BOLTON’S Motorcise ladies-only exercise club franchise has been bought by the woman who managed it for five years. Anne Wood has used her life savings and borrowed money to buy the franchise from Energie Fitness for Ladies to continue running
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Christening story took me back
I HAVE just read the article, “School chapel christening for baby Theo” (November 24), about the Christening at Canon Slade School. It brought back memories for me as I was a pupil there from 1969-74. During that time, my younger brother was also Christened
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Congestion charge splits Bolton's Labour MPs
BOLTON’S MPs are split over controversial plans to introduce a congestion charge in return for massive Government investment in public transport. The division has opened up as thousands of households in Bolton receive their ballot papers for
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Gun shop owner angry over alarm
A GUN shop owner says he fears for his safety after police told him they would no longer respond to his panic alarm. Cyrus Shack owns the Shooting Shack in Halliwell Road, Halliwell, selling ammunition, shotguns and knives. He arranged
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Times are tight, so why waste so much money?
I NOTE with some astonishment, in the current economic climate, the rather profligate spending by Cllr Morris and his cabal of lickspittles. Their recent spending, with no obvious benefit to council coffers, includes the following: 1. The £70,000 laser
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Shop's 11-day ban was not a punishment
I FEEL I must respond to the article, “11-day alcohol selling ban given to shop” (November 7). This shop had been caught not just once, but three times over the year, and still this wasn’t good enough, but they were handed an 11-day ban and told to adhere
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I need help with a question of sport
HAVING previously co-written a book on the Football League history of Southport Football Club, I am currently researching the seasons before Southport joined the League in 1921, and have progressed backwards as far as 1913. During the 1913-14 season
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The diesel puzzle
I MONITOR with interest the price wars between the garages and superstores and wonder why are we having little or no reduction on diesel at the pumps. A far cheaper product to produce yet we are making no effort to help haulage companies. Transport is
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Memories put a smile on faces
SOME time ago, the letters page featured a request for stories of life during the Second World War. The correspondent was hoping to get information for a book he was writing called “Die Laughing”. I sent him a story I had done for Les Gent’s Looking
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Bolton hotel plan given go-ahead
A NEW hotel and car park is to lead the transformation of a neglected area of Bolton blighted by prostitution and crime. The 80-bed Travelodge and 353-space multi-storey car park will be built in Merchants Place in River Street after Bolton
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Machine gun seized in Bolton travellers' park raid
A MACHINE gun and a huge haul of stolen goods, including lorries and caravans, were seized when police swooped on a travellers’ site in Bolton. More than 70 officers raided the camp, off Hall Lane, Moses Gate, at 9.30am yesterday. The
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Armed gang robs elderly Bolton couple
A TERRIFIED elderly woman had a knife held to her throat by a gang of armed robbers who threatened to kill her in her own home. The four raiders kicked in the front door at the house in Ringley at 7.50pm on Wednesday. Two of them rushed
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Judges reduce jail sentence of cannabis grower
A BOLTON man jailed for three years for growing 274 cannabis plants has won a one-year cut in his sentence after top judges said he should be sentenced on the basis that most of it was for his own use. For two years until April, 2007, Stephen Arthur
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Wanderers chop £1 off ticket prices
WANDERERS fans are celebrating today after learning the price of match-day tickets has been cut by £1. Whites chiefs made the move to reflect the Government’s decision to slash the rate of VAT to 15 per cent. Merchandise at the club’
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Whites wary of Diouf
WANDERERS won’t be in the dark about El-Hadji Diouf’s tricks at the Stadium of Light. Gary Megson knows all about the threat posed by his former charge, rating the enigmatic attacker’s close control as the best he has ever seen. Diouf earned a reputation
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Davies blasts Diouf
KEVIN Davies has fired a broadside at former team-mate El-Hadji Diouf for jumping ship in the summer. Wanderers will renew acquaintances with the Senegal international for the first time since his £2.5million transfer to Wearside when they travel to
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Davies aims to pile pressure on Keane
KEVIN Davies plans to use Sunderland’s famously vociferous supporters to Wanderers’ advantage when he travels to the Stadium of Light. Roy Keane’s side have struggled to appease their huge fanbase this season, winning only three of their nine home games
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Confident Muamba on the goal trail
FABRICE Muamba is confident he can add goals to his game. The midfield star was outstanding in Wanderers’ 3-1 win against Middlesbrough, earning praise from manager Gary Megson for his all-action display. But he missed two great chances on Teesside
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Best spirit ever - Nolan
CAPTAIN Kevin Nolan has hailed the team spirit at Wanderers as the best he has ever known at the club. The midfielder helped in-form Bolton record their third victory in four games against Middlesbrough at the Riverside at the weekend. After a rocky
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School’s ‘global citizen’ honour
TWO schools have been given a prestigious award for producing youngsters who are “global citizens”. BBC broadcaster George Alagiah presented Ladybridge High School and Rivington and Blackrod High School with the coveted International School
