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CRAIG NELSON: Angry Shakers fans discover it's good to talk
I DOUBT if there was a general consensus about the outcome of what was an extraordinary fans forum held at Bury last week, such was the division in the room. But one thing I think every person who attended the meeting will agree upon, and that
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Two caravans destroyed in fire at travelers' site
TWO mobile homes were destroyed in a blaze at the Crompton Lodge caravan park in Moses Gate. About 20 firefighters dealt with the fire at the Hall Lane site, which started just before 7pm this evening. Both caravans, used by the traveling community
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Starstruck ex-Wanderer Whitlow following Big Sam's lead
IF there is one mantra former Whites manager Sam Allardyce has taught players he has worked with over the years, it is to always surround yourself with good people. And one of his old charges, Mike Whitlow, admits he could not have been in the
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Armed robbers target bookmakers in Bolton
Armed robbers smashed a security window and stole money during a robbery in Bolton. Just before 3pm yesterday, two men wearing motorbike crash helmets walked into BetFred bookmakers on Halliwell Road and approached the counter. One of the men
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Flats plan ‘last chance’ for landmark church
A LANDMARK Bolton church may have to be demolished if the “last plan” fails, a property developer has warned. Lyndon Forshaw issued the warning after revealing a £2.6 million plan to save Holy Trinity Church in Trinity Street, Bolton. Designers
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Fanfare for grand opening of landmark Meccano bridge
BALLROOM dancers and brass bands will feature at the grand opening of Bolton’s new worldwide tourist attraction. Enthusiasts from as far afield as New Zealand have already visited the new Meccano bridge at Nob End in Little Lever. The bridge
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Think Transplant - And Carry The Card
WHETHER or not you carry a donor card, the importance of transplants is only ever brought home when you see someone whose life has been changed by one. Bolton teenager Adam Bhaiji had been on the kidney transplant list for three years. He had to
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Oh, THAT Chicago!
LIKE many local parents, charity stalwart and chair of Bolton Little Theatre Mrs Elizabeth Tatman has children living abroad. In her case, it’s a daughter and family in America. She was at the Little Theatre recently discussing future plans with
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We'll Miss You, Super Kev!
A LETTER to the Bolton News by John Swarsbrick summed up far better than any journalist could local feelings over the departure from Bolton Wanderers of Kevin Davies. He pointed out how like Nat Lofthouse “Super Kev” was – “Neither of them complained
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New Business Talent in the 'Den'
I WAS asked to be take part in the University of Bolton’s latest business spotlight event for new businesses started by students and ex-students. Five would-be entrepreneurs pitched their business plans – with some outlining how their current company
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Tougher Legislation Needed on Danger Dogs
BOLTON West MP Julie Hilling reflects a large body of public opinion with her call for tougher legislation for owners of dangerous dogs. She was speaking in the wake of the terrible death of 14 year-old Jade Anderson, found dead at a house in Atherton
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Our Very Own Cagney & Lacey
TWO Northern actresses Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp return to our TV screens tonight (Wed) for a new series of ‘Scott & Bailey.’ And if ever there were a worthy successor to telly’s original, highly successful lady cop duo ‘Cagney and Lacy’
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Full Steam Ahead for Cancer Centre?
CANCER is something which touches everyone’s lives – no matter how hard we try to hide from it or pretend it isn’t there. You don’t have to be a pessimist to appreciate the odds of you or someone you care for actually contracting this horrible disease
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Argentinians have had it tough
DOES Mr Derbyshire know about Argentina? They were bankrupt 10 years ago so they turned from cattle to soya crops, in league with US companies, and the poor people were driven off their land. If they refused they were shot at. The soya crops were
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Government’s bad deal for the disabled
THE government has no commonsense whatsoever. I think it is absolutely wrong of them to force poor and disabled people to go out to work or lose their benefits and pay a bedroom tax. Some will have to leave their home for a smaller home. It is
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Voters know what UKIP stands for
IN reply to Mr Jones’ letter describing UKIP as a cross between the worst of the Tories and BNP. He states that “people do not understand what these political parties stand for”. Who does he think he is to write off the electorate as ignorant?
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But what is in his ‘party manifesto’?
IN his letter of April 2, Steve Jones lambasts the “neoliberal political agenda” of the three main parties but warns us not to vote UKIP. I entirely agree about not voting UKIP but not necessarily for the same reasons. They have no chance of gaining
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This ‘coalition’ is a breath of fresh air
REGARDING the letter “Join our people’'s assembly to put forward commonsense politics” by Alan Johnson (March 30). It’s coming to something when a whole load of different groups have to come together to fight against the ideological cuts that being
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Start with the parents
I agree with the letter from Cllr Salim Mulla (“We must improve child behaviour”). He says standards of behaviour have been falling since the late 1960s, and that part of the reason is that teachers have no means of disciplining children. He says
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Impossible to talk to police
GREATER Manchester Police understandably discourage the use of the 999 call in any situation other than an emergency and encourage the use of 0161 872 5050 at all other times. The answering service covers the whole of Greater Manchester and, from
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Cutacre for social housing?
BRIAN Derbyshire refers to government moves to put a time limit on occupancy in relation to suitability of matching a social housing tenant to the accommodation provided. Having grown up in a council house, I understand Brian’s point of view. The
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Conservative policies are more suited to a communist regime...
THE ministers in this useless Coalition government are more and more proving to the public that they are just not fit for purpose. I voted Conservative at the last election. I agree that a cap needs to be put on benefits but, in my humble opinion
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Near misses at the corner
I WOULD like to warn both motorists and pedestrians of the dangers of being involved in an accident at the corner of The Arcade off Newport Street and Coronation Street. There does not appear to be any warning signs and I have witnessed a number
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Let’s ditch Champagne socialists...
THE recent anonymous letter strongly critical of the Labour Party was spot on. It has little connection with the needs of “ordinary” people and the failure of two of Bolton’s MPs to vote firmly against the Tories’ oppressive “'workfare” policies perfectly
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Busy life for author Ravi as she waits for big break
A BOLTON author’s career is going from strength to strength. Not only is Ravi Thornton having two new novels published, she is also getting her work published in America, creating a musical play and has been nominated for a top award. “Writing
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Ex-restaurant manager accused of raping girl who asked for a job
THE former manager of a Bolton town centre restaurant has denied raping a drunken teenager in a downstairs office after she asked him for a job. Paul Pilkington, aged 25, denies raping and sexually assaulting the woman, who was 18 at the time,
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No hiding place for suspected criminals
THE bank holiday weekend came to an abrupt end for some of the town’s suspected criminals when police officers in riot gear carried out early morning raids. Teams of officers from the tactical aid unit raided homes where there were suspected drugs
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Retired teacher Anne is the new Brain of Bolton
QUIZ fanatic Anne Scott has appeared on TV’s Mastermind, Eggheads, Bullseye and 15 to 1 — but she reckons being crowned the Brain of Bolton tops the lot. Retired teacher Mrs Scott, who lives in Harwood, lifted the trophy after seeing off fierce
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Jade’s family want dog laws changed
THE family of the teenage girl who was killed by dogs in Atherton are campaigning for a change in the law. Jade Anderson, aged 14, died last Tuesday after being attacked by four out-of-control dogs in Chaucer Grove. Police are still investigating
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War hero’s memories of Mediterranean sea battle
A WAR hero who helped defend a vital allied stronghold during the Second World War is preparing to make an emotional return to the scene of the battle. Herbert Wilcock, from Westhoughton, was a 17-year-old able seaman when he served aboard the
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NHS campaigners host meeting
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss job cuts at the Royal Bolton Hospital will take place this weekend. The Save Bolton NHS campaign has organised the meeting for 1pm, on Saturday in the lecture theatre, in Bolton Central Library. The group, which
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Writing is on the wall for tales of joy and sorrow
IF walls could talk, they would tell a thousand stories of both joy and sorrow. Now a group of women in Breightmet have got together to create an art project on that theme, which has been described by visitors as powerful, moving and an assault
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Funeral for Horwich councillor postponed due to family illness
THE funeral of serving Horwich Town Councillor Peter Baxendale has been postponed. Cllr Baxendale, who had represented Bridge Ward since 2007, died on March 21, aged 80, after suffering from a long illness. His funeral was due to take place
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Council spends every penny of rent help fund
EVERY penny of government cash handed to Bolton to help vulnerable people pay their rents has been spent over the last three years. Government figures have revealed none of the discretionary housing payment (DHP) funding given to Bolton was left
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Ian gets a new life thanks to campaign
A FORMER construction worker left paralysed from the neck down after he fell in snow has been given a new lease of life thanks to a fundraising campaign. Ian Isherwood was 46 when he slipped and fell on a path leading from St Stephens Close to
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Police would like your viewpoint
POLICE are looking for residents and workers in Bolton to join a volunteer panel. The Independent Advisory Group is looking for 12 credible and dynamic people to give their time on a voluntary basis for the good of the community. The group
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Hopes rise for new store at HMV site
TALKS are under way to find a firm to move into the now empty HMV store. Malcolm Angus, the boss of Crompton Place Shopping Centre, says one retailer has already show “strong interest” in the vacant shop — but could not say which one. The news
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Legal aid changes ‘will have devastating effect’
CHANGES to legal aid which have just come into force will have a devastating effect on low-income families, Bolton Law Society is warning. The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act came into force on Monday. However, some lawyers
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Master of miniatures has Beatles for sale
SCULPTOR Hedley Wiggan will try to ‘flog’ his miniature masterpieces to some of the country’s leading dealers on television. Mr Wiggan has proved he has the patience of a saint by spending months carving intricate designs on the nibs of pencils
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Pressure's off Dougie
DOUGIE Freedman is under no undue pressure to deliver promotion this season. Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside admits he would be disappointed if the club were to fail in their efforts to clinch a play-off place, but has played down the impact that
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Bolton Wanderers 1 Huddersfield Town 0
WANDERERS cut the gap on the play-offs to four points – but they sure rode their luck with the most slender of victories over Huddersfield. Chris Eagles’ ninth goal of the campaign was enough to claim three points, though few performances on the
