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Firms' Euro cash boost
EURO MP Gary Titley is finding out first hand how funding from Europe is benefiting Bury. He was due to meet the Bury Business Environment Association today, who are benefitting from nearly £520,000 of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) money.
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Police clamp on badger baiting
A CAMPAIGN to raise awareness of badger baiting has been launched by police in Bolton. Posters have been placed in parks and woodland across the town and leaflets are available from police stations. The crackdown is running to coincide with National Badger
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Who makes the daft decisions?
RE the correspondence over no bunting or flags for the Jubilee or the Life Festival, for which a lot of the ethnic children had worked hard. I telephoned the Town Hall and eventually I was informed that it was a policy decision. I told them that I would
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Nature garden is so neglected
I REALISE that formal gardens are out of fashion. But I didn't know that Haslam Park was being made into a nature garden, although I haven't seen many butterflies among the long grass yet. The bees won't be able to hum among the flowerbeds either, only
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Giving asylum seekers priority
I HAVE just been reading about thousands of people all over the country who cannot afford to buy or rent private property, and have to live in over-crowded houses or sleep rough. Now I see that David Blunkett is going to spend thousands of pounds on housing
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They should at least leave our tap water alone
ON the subject of fluoridation. Having read both sides of the argument, I must say that not allowing freedom from mass medication to everyone is an infringement of my human rights. Europe refuses to have it. It seems there is no control over its management
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KAREN WHEELDON'S COLUMN
I HAVE to admit to having had a few stressful days recently. "Work pressures or personal hassles?" you may ask. No, like the rest of the country, my nerves have been taut watching the England team make their way through the first round of the World Cup
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New auction centre is simply admiral
CHORLEY'S new auction centre really is an admiral place to visit. For one special item that's set to go under the hammer soon is an admiral's hat dating back to around 1790/1800. Sue Alty, 48, who runs the Friday Street ASAP Auction Centre with her co-partners
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Major development gets under way
BUILDERS are set to start work on one of the largest village developments the North West has ever seen. The building of Buckshaw Village, Euxton, on the site of the old Royal Ordnance Factory, will begin next month. The impact on the surrounding area
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Hospital name dispute goes on
A RUMPUS over the name of Chorley's Hospital Trust is rumbling on. 'Central Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust' has been put forward by health bosses as the new name for Preston and Chorley Hospital Trusts after they were merged last month. But this
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Prestwich fall short but wonderkid bags six
PRESTWICH'S championship credentials were firmly put to the test on Saturday as they lost out by 25 runs in a gritty game against Denton West. Seventeen-year-old Andy Taylor turned in a five-star performance, taking 6 for 44 and then hitting an unbeaten
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Radcliffe run chase falls short of victory
RADCLIFFE were skittled out, 10 short of the target in their Central Lancashire League home game against Littleborough last Saturday. Littleborough's Aussie professional, Carseldine, did the damge with the bat, hitting a more than useful 80 out of the
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Spiderman, Die Hard, Engerrland and pop musicals
DVD: Spider-Man -- The Ultimate Villain Showdown. Spidey seems to be everywhere at the moment (particularly in this week's 24:7!). And, if you needed any proof, this is a good collection of four epispodes from the animated TV series. Also included is
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Family squares up for a Danish sizzler
BOLTON Wanderers fan Nigel Banks and his Danish wife Tina are proof that love conquers everything. Click HERE for all the latest news from our special World Cup pages The couple, from Westhoughton, should be the world's biggest rivals during England and
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Album and single reviews
****ALBUM: Nappy Roots - Watermelon, Chicken & gritz, Released Monday, Atlantic IF Huckleberry Finn was a black rapper, this is what he would sound like. This is Kentucky country boys meets bad-ass gangster rappers, so include the f-ing and blinding
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Japan fans flushed with excitement
JAPAN soccer fans were apparently so excited by the World Cup soccer match against Russia on Sunday that they held off trips to the toilet until halftime, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. During the first half of thematch, which ended in
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Gladiators in early charge
GILNOW Gladiators took an early lead in Section One, having won both their opening games, which gives them a four point lead over the rest. The play off for the winners and runners up in Section Three is on June 17, at the Churchills, starting at 8.30pm
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JUNE 14: The goals will come for Owen, Heskey
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: England's coaching staff yesterday rallied round the attacking partnership of Emile Heskey and Michael Owen, signalling that England will be unchanged for tomorrow's game with Denmark. THE SUN: Sol Campbell wants to chew up some Danish
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Bolton Mills Bowls League
SECTION A P W D L Pts Bar Lane A... 9 7 0 2 78 Dobbies A... 7 7 0 0 63 Mortfield A... 7 6 0 1 60 Little Lever CC... 9 5 0 4 57 Gorses... 9 3 1 5 47 Railway B... 7 3 1 3 43 Hollywood Rd... 7 4 0 3 39 Turton A... 6 2 0 4 36 Bar Lane D... 8 2 0 6 36 Moss
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England still 5-1 to win World Cup
LADBROKES make England 5-1 fourth favourites to win the tournament behind Brazil 5-2 and Italy and Spain on 4-1. Other prices: 9-1 Germany, 16-1 Portugal, 18-1 Sweden, 22-1 Denmark and Mexico, 28-1 Senegal, 33-1 Japan, Paraguay and Turkey, and 40-1 South
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Favourite tipples
IT'S nearly summer -- which means it's cocktail season, right? So 24:7 set two Bolton bars a challenge: to show us a few of their favourite tipples and to produce a special 24:7 cocktail especially for us! Here's how we went on... Revolution KNOWN more
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Wallace for the Gills?
ROD Wallace is reported to be ready to sign a two-year contract with First Division Gillingham after rejecting a one-year deal to stay with Wanderers.
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Jay Jay move?
JAY Jay Okocha, the Nigerian World Cup star, says the door is open for Wanderers to make him an offer. The African is looking for a new club but Sam Allardyce has suggested a move for the ex-Paris St Germain star is unlikely unless he drops his financial
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Family squares up for a Danish sizzler
BOLTON Wanderers fan Nigel Banks and his Danish wife Tina are proof that love conquers everything. The couple, from Westhoughton, should be the world's biggest rivals during England and Denmark's crunch-match on Saturday. But they have vowed not to let
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Medal of honour under hammer
A 1901 FA Cup winners' medal won after one of the most famous football matches ever staged in Bolton is expected to fetch up to £12,000 at auction. The 15 carat gold medal was presented to Edward "Teddy" Hughes after Tottenham Hotspur beat Sheffield United
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Japan and Belgium go through
ALL but two places in the last 16 have now been settled, with just two remaining games at lunchtime. Japan and Belgium qualified from Group H this morning. Japan beat Tunisia 2-0, while Belgium leap-frogged over Russia with a 3-2 win. Portugal meet South
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Latest results and tables for all eight groups
GROUP A FRANCE...0, SENEGAL...1 (Papa Diop) DENMARK ...2 (Tomasson, 2), URUGUAY1 (Rodriguez) DENMARK 1 (Tomasson), SENEGAL (Salif Diao) 1 FRANCE 0, URUGUAY 0 FRANCE 0, DENMARK 2 (Rommedahl, Tomasson) SENEGAL 3 (Fadioga, Diop,2) , URUGUAY 3 (Morales, Forlan
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Hospital death apology demand
A FAMILY has demanded an apology from Bury's health bosses after surgeons failed to spot 16 broken ribs on their injured son who died a few hours later. Nicholas Hitchen, of Whittingham Drive, Ramsbottom, died one year ago today (Fri June 14) after his
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Nine-man Portugal out; USA to face Mexico
PORTUGAL followed France and Argentina as big favourites humiliated in the World Cup. Portugal lost to hosts South Korea, after they had two men sent off, and USA go through despite losing 3-1 to Poland. Japan and Belgium qualified from Group H this morning
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273-1 betting coup, and he didn't back it!
INTERNET Editor Chris Sudlow is kicking himself after picking three outsiders to win World Cup groups - and neglecting to put any dosh on the selection. Writing before the tournament on our World Cup Pages BETTING section, he said: "My outsider tips to
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Red card blow for Portugal
HOSTS South Korea, in the biggest game in their history, were boosted after 27 minutes when Portugal were reduced to 10 men. Joao Pinto's double-footed challenge deservedly led to a red card despite futious protesst by the Portugese. After only winning
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BRAINY Bolton youngsters will be showing off their maths skills on Saturday.
Pupils from six secondary schools in the town will be competing against hundreds of other young people in the Greater Manchester Maths Challenge. The event, which is held at Manchester University, involves 250 pupils aged 11 and 12 solving all sorts of
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Pan blaze escape
A MAN is recovering in hospital after a chip pan burst into flames early today. The 45-year-old from Crawford Avenue, The Haulgh, suffered smoke inhalation, but managed to get out of his ground floor flat before fire crews arrived just after midnight.
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Angling Scene
A series of articles by Glynn Kateley He's all right Jack BOLTON Anglers held their Pensioners Match on Parkers Reservoir at Bury and plenty of skimmers were caught with the odd bonus fish thrown in. Jack Rogers took the cup this year with a 4lb tench
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Mother evaucuated
A MOTHER evacuated her home in Berwick Close, in Tyldesley because she feared a burning car would explode. Firefighters put out the blaze. She carried her young son to a neighbour's house after she spotted the green Ford Fiesta on fire in a nearby field
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Marjorie has great gourmet night with Mr Roux
MARJORIE Wassall certainly did not need any breakfast this morning -- after a fantastic gourmet dinner last night cooked by international master chef Albert Roux. Mrs Wassall, of Crescent Road, Bolton, was a VIP guest at the Reflections Restaurant at
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Award gives bad loos the brush off
DIRTY loos need not apply as the race to find Britain's best public toilet is launched. Judges are searching for the best public conveniences and are inviting members of the public to come up with nominations for the Cannon Hygiene Loo of the Year Awards
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High on drugs burglar gets three years
A MAN arrested in a car with stolen property stashed on the back seat had no idea he had broken into a flat because he was so high on drugs, a court was told. Wayne Walker then struggled so violently with the police he ripped an officers trousers beyond
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Race night
THORNLEIGH College presents "An Alternative Race Night" to be held in the College Hall tonight at 7.30pm. More details on 01204 301351. All profits to the Thornleigh Sports College Bid.
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Reel success for Vikash
REEL success is on the cards for movie fan Vikash Patel. For he is about to be taught the art of film editing by Hollywood star director Martin Scorcese. Vikash is one of the youngest students to be accepted into the Hollywood-based American Film Institute
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It's crunch time for Apple nominations
COMPANIES, organisations, and community groups in Bolton have until the end of the month to put their name forward for an environmental award. To be in the running for the Green Apple Environment Award, which aims to reward environmental best practice
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Davies backs call on GM food labels
A NORTH-west Euro MP says shoppers must be told whether food products contain genetically modified material. Chris Davies supports the move by the European Parliament's environment and consumer affairs committee which is calling for clear labelling rules
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Band in Blackrod
A CEILIDH will be held in Blackrod on Saturday evening to celebrate the Jubilee and the Spirit of Friendship in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games. The Quiet Man band will provide the music at for the event at Blackrod Community Centre which begins
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Open days for church tower
THE Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, is holding three open days in aid of its Tower Appeal. There will be an opportunity to find out about the 800-year history both of the church and the town. A programme of events has been organised and including
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Kate's 'amazing' revival
A BRAVE schoolgirl is making a rapid recovery and getting back to being her "cheeky" self after being airlifted home from a sunshine holiday for a life-saving operation. Kate Goodall, aged 15, of Little Hulton, has even amazed doctors with her quick recovery
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Blowing the whistle on your spare time
WHILE all eyes may be turned towards Japan and Korea, the North West Tourist Board is reminding people there is plenty to see on their own doorsteps. For whether you are a football widow or widower in search of a break from the TV, or a fan who needs
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Laura on recovery road after bone marrow op
A TEENAGER is making a good recovery after undergoing a life saving operation. Laura Clarke has had a bone marrow transplant and now faces six months recovering in an isolation ward at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. The 15-year-old was diagnosed
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June 14: Ikon celebrations were brilliant
AS I mentioned last week, I was at Ikon in Bolton on Friday night -- and what a crowd! Of course, everyone had been out for a few beers (about a hundred) to watch that very tense, already legendary, Argentina match -- and Beckam didn't let the fans down
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COMEDY
THE COMEDY STORE, Manchester The Best in Stand Up MC Daniel Kitson, Mike Gunn, Adam Hills, Sally Holloway, Andrew Maxwell and open spots.Tonight 8pm, £13, conc £6. The Best in Stand Up MC Daniel Kitson, Mike Gunn, Adam Hills, Sally Holloway, Andrew Maxwell
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Band in Blackrod
A CEILIDH will be held in Blackrod on Saturday evening to celebrate the Jubilee and the Spirit of Friendship in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games. The Quiet Man band will provide the music at for the event at Blackrod Community Centre which begins
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Team England selects strong netball squad for Manchester 2002
Team England has announced an experienced 12-strong netball squad to compete at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games. It includes six players who were members of England's bronze medal winning squad at the Kuala Lumpur Games four years ago. They are
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June 14: Brilliant 'first-date' film
DID you miss me last week folks? Thought not. Anyway, back with lots of news this week. Tess and I went to the London premier of Spider-Man. What a brilliant film -- one of the best I've seen this year so far. A definite "first date" film! We went to
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On form
MARKLAND Hill 'A' and David Loyd (Bolton) look on form going into the last 16 of the Cecil Cup on Sunday (June 16). Both had convincing first round wins - Markland Hill 'A' not dropping a set as they swept aside their 'C' team 72-38 and David Lloyd having
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He's a World Cup winner
WHATEVER the final fate of the England soccer team, one man is already a World Cup winner. Colin Lyne is a dead ringer for England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson -- and he has seen his life transformed since the Swede took over the national side. In January
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June 10: What an exciting week!
What an exciting week with the win over Argentina! It's been a busy week for me as Sven, starting off with a video recording of me being interviewed "live by satellite link" for a business World Cuplunch at the JJB Stadium in Wigan. I was interviewed
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Mr Charity puts on tribute night
A CHARITY set up by a Bolton man is staging a tribute concert to raise money for people with brain and spinal injuries. The Shirley Bassey and Freddie Mercury tribute night will be at Manchester United Football Club on August 3. All proceeds will go towards
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Charity summer ball
THE Mayor and Mayoress, Cllr and Mrs John Walsh, will attend a charity summer ball at the Rotary Club of Horwich at Rivington Hall Barn, Rivington, at 6.45 pm on Saturday June 15. And the next day the couple will launch the start of the Bolton Hospice
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The easy way to stay healthy
ARE you too busy working, playing and generally having a good time to concentrate on your health? Then you are not alone. We would all love to be happy and at ease with our health, but the fact is that there are always little worries about bad skin, tiredness
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The bottom line is . . .
WHEN it comes to underwear today the bottom line is that it's OK to show it off. Bra straps can be on view if you want -- in some cutting edge styles, a visible bra is part of the look. And knickers are now regularly seen, especially above low-slung combat
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How you can make Father's Day special
IS the man about your house a super-hero? If so, we can suggest just the gift for Father's Day this Sunday. But if a superman outfit doesn't appeal. then take a look at our other gift suggestions here. They might just solve a problem. HERO DAD: THIS is
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Purtill set to join Saints
FORMER Leigh Centurions skipper Kieron Purtill is leaving Hilton Park. Forced into premature retirement by a persistent shoulder injury, the scrum-half is joining the backroom team at Super League neighbours St Helens. Leigh boss Paul Terzis says: "Kieron
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Leigh call on Red Army
LEIGH Centurions are calling on their Red Army to turn Hilton Park into a fortress for the remaining six home league fixtures of the NFP campaign. Since the re-start of the league following the Buddies Cup, the Centurions have hit form with three straight
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Bennies Birthdays
June 14 Raegen Ross, 5; Nathan Johnson, 9 June 15 Sanaa Karajada, 6; Michael Lynch, 10 June 16 Hannah Parker, 7; Hannah King, 8 June 17 Robert Feakin, 10 June 18 Holly Hatzer, 8 June 20 Joshua Parrock, 6 June 19 James Soro, 7
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Star gazing with Nickelodeon . . .
EVER wanted to walk down the red carpet and follow in the footsteps of Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Britney Spears, Pink and Matt Damon Well, now's your chance with exclusive footage of this year's Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Nickelodeon's Dave Berry
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Murder hunt police follow new leads
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the murder of pensioner Harry Upton. The 75-year-old father of two died in Warrington General Hospital on Saturday, June 1 after being stabbed in the head by intruders who broke into his bungalow on a warden-controlled
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Tough double date for leaders
BOLTON League leaders Horwich could face a stiff examination, tomorrow they are at home to Bradshaw, while on Sunday they go to Walkden. Second place Tonge will watch with interest.
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Birthday draw
Each week we randomly select a member who is celebrating their birthday that week and send them £5 Marks & Spencer gift voucher. This week the winner is, Agnes Jones who celebrates her birthday on June 14. Congratulations Ms Jones we hope you have
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Win tickets to a play that's not to be missed
An Octagon Theatre Production, Second From Last In The Sack Race. David Nobbs' moving and gloriously funny novel of a young boy's passage to manhood is set in the dusty back-to-backs of the north of England through the 1930s - 1950s. Given brilliant life
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Shakers chairman predicts nightmare season
CHAIRMAN John Smith has predicted a nightmare season ahead for Shakers after being handed a gloomy fixture list for next season writes Chris Hall Just three years after taking on the likes of Bolton, Ipswich and Sunderland in Division One, Bury FC today
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Patient hits out at surgeon's call-up
A PATIENT is worried that his surgeon's service in the Royal Medical Corps will mean his knee operation is delayed until the end of the year. The 55-year-old father -of-two from Breightmet -- who does not want to be named -- was told in January that he
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GOLF TIPS: Spine Angle
The angle of your spine when tilted slightly forward at address must be retained throughout the entire swing to maintain maximum balance and ultimately consistency for all standards of player. As the game is a stationary ball game, turning your body around
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Results from around the clubs
BREIGHTMET PRIZE by J Franklin (Life Member) Stableford Competition: C Aspinall (10) 44 pts; A Norris (7), G Vickers (21), BK Winrow (17), D Ogden (12) 40 pts; S Pickering (16), M OShaugnessy (16) 39 pts; HP Battersby (9), ID Cooke (11), C Taylor (17)
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Gun raid on disabled man
THIEVES threatened a severely disabled man in Trafford with a handgun before stealing cash and mobile phones. The two men were let into the man's flat in Henshaw Court because he thought they were his carers. They threatened him, along with a visiting
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Warehouse fire
AN investigation is under way after a blaze at a derelict warehouse. Firefighters were called to the Old Tannery on Hawthorne Road, in Bootle, Merseyside, at around 9pm yesterday. At the height of the blaze, around 12 fire engines were at the scene, and
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River festival gets official launch
A CITY'S annual river festival was officially launched today. Liverpool's Mersey River Festival is expected to attract more than 200 vessels, including a record number of tall ships. The entertainment includes the singing of sea shanties from around the
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Medal of honour under hammer
A 1901 FA Cup winners' medal won after one of the most famous football matches ever staged in Bolton is expected to fetch up to £12,000 at auction. The 15 carat gold medal was presented to Edward "Teddy" Hughes after Tottenham Hotspur beat Sheffield United
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Woman of 44 fighting for life
A PEDESTRIAN was fighting for her life in hospital today after being injured in a collision with a car in Eccles. The 44-year-old woman from Eccles was taken to Salford's Hope Hospital with serious head injuries. Her condition was described by police
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Apology call after crash man's death
A FAMILY has demanded an apology from Bury's health bosses after surgeons failed to spot 16 broken ribs on their injured son. Nicholas Hitchen, aged 19, of Whittingham Drive, Ramsbottom, died a year ago today after his car spun out of control in Crostons
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Make your neighbours turn green with envy!
JUNE is bursting out all over with buds, blooms and blossoms. And if your garden - or hanging basket - is overflowing with magnificent marigolds, glorious gardenias or super surfinia, your green finger skills could win you a top prize. The Bolton Evening
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Spidey caught in a web of red tape
IT IS the film that many have been awaiting as eagerly as Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. But now Spider-Man is here, many parents have found that they cannot take children under 12 to see the web-slinger's big screen exploits. IAN SAVAGE examines whether
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Pedal power
BURY'S annual celebration of two wheels -- National Bike Week -- is set to roll back into the town. From June 15-23, regular cyclists, as well as those who may not have taken to their bike for some time, are being urged to climb on to the saddle and get
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Boys' blaze deaths tragedy
A COMMUNITY was in shock today after the loss of three young children in a fierce house fire. Fire fighters were called to the terraced house at Boothroyden, on Blackpool North Shore, after neighbours spotted the blaze, at about 4.30am yesterday. Before
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Exciting line-up of productions planned for autmun and winter
THE full programme for the autumn and winter season at The Octagon is: The Royal National Theatre presents The Associate from September 10 to 14. This is the prestigious theatre company's first visit to the Octagon. The Associate is described as a new
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Curtain up on Rat Pack
A WORLD premiere production in which the secrets and myths of the notorious Rat Pack are revealed on stage features among next season's Octagon theatre programme. The musical play Rat Pack Confidential takes the veil off the world of stars, starlets,
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City kick off at Leeds
NEWLY-promoted Manchester City kick off their season in the Premiership at Leeds on August 17. This is followed by a home game with Newcastle the following Saturday. The Manchester derby is at Maine Road (Nov 9) and Old Trafford (Feb 8). Big games in
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Tight game lost by Chorley
CHORLEY made a strong Morecambe team fight every inch of the way for their 12 points. Batting first, Chorley were hugely indebted to captain Nigel Heaton, who compiled a classy 78 before being run out. Only Tom Smith (20) of the other batsmen reached
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One is pleased we have qualified
ENGLAND's progress to the second round of the World Cup has also delighted one special fan! Look on our FUN file on on World Cup Pages file for more fun pix whirling around cyberspace
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We need Asian councillors
THE Queen, in her Jubilee address, brought together the people of the Commonwealth. Sadly, this is not reflected in local communities throughout Britain. In Bolton we have a large Asian community, mainly concentrated in Bolton South East, but not one
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Looking for lead on dog research
THERE is a saying among dog owners that you can only ever own a dog of certain characteristics once, be they good or bad. I am currently researching this statement; as there are many owners who see the same character in dogs that they now own, as in those
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What happened to these geese?
I AM writing to express my disgust at the disappearance of the geese of Firwood Fold, in Bolton. For 27 years these creatures have roamed the Fold. Through no fault of their own they were left homeless after their owner died. Someone new to the Fold took
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Don't get left in the dark over proposed coalyard concerns
ON May 3, 2002, a 655-signature petition was forwarded to the Environment Department outlining residents' concerns about the granting of an operating licence for the coal yard at the Chequerbent site. The letter accompanying the petition highlighted health
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Pedal power
BURY'S annual celebration of two wheels -- National Bike Week -- is set to roll back into the town. From June 15-23, regular cyclists, as well as those who may not have taken to their bike for some time, are being urged to climb on to the saddle and get
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Tribute to former social services chief
A FORMER director of Lancashire Social Services has died at the age of 68. Tom Foster, of Beech Avenue, Anderton, was head of social services at Lancashire County Council from 1985 to 1990. Chorley borough councillor Pat Case, who worked with Mr Foster
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You're never too old to learn
CHORLEY adults have been getting their teeth into a new campaign being run by the Learning and Skills Council. Called Bite Size Intros, folk are taking advantage of a short, sharp and successful taste of education, proving you're never too old to learn
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Radcliffe put to the Test
TEST stars Paul Adams and Peter Sleep will be on show at the Racecourse on Sunday as Radcliffe Cricket Club take on Rishton in the Inter League Knockout Trophy. South African Adams is the Lancashire League side's professional this season and he will be
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Carnival stars set to shine
ADLINGTON Carnival bosses have unveiled the two celebrities who will maintain a proud tradition and follow a long line of famous names that have graced the hugely popular summer show. They are Craig Fairbrass, of Prime Suspect and Eastenders fame, and
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Disabled Barbara slams phone company
A DISABLED woman was left cut off without contact to the outside world for five days after her phone went on the blink. Barbara Radcliffe, 53, of Carr Barn Brow, Clayton Brook, suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and is unable to get out and about because
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Who's niz ... America
WHAT is it about Americans that they lap up the TV stars that make most sane Brits want to kick the TV in? First Anne Robinson is welcomed in to the States with open arms, and now Simon Cowell is starring, along with Paula Abdul, in the US version of
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World Cup street drinkers warned
FOOTBALL fans carrying bottles and glasses on Bolton's town centre streets after England's World Cup clash with Denmark on Saturday will face immediate arrest and prosecution. Click HERE for all the latest news from our special World Cup pages Mounted
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You can count on Abacus!
Abacus Oriental Restaurant, The Linkway, Middlebrook, Horwich AFTER a certain amount of time in business, restaurants tend to earn their own New Labour-style soundbite -- a succinct phrase which concludes how good they are in less than five words. Abacus
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Mr Nasty meets his match
POP Idol's Mr Nasty, Simon Cowell, has finally met his match after facing contestants on the US version of the hit ITV show. "He's an ass, and he can kiss my natural-born black ass," blasted wannabe Tamika Bush following her rejection at the Los Angeles
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JUNE 14: O'Neill joins the war of the pundits
MARTIN O'Neill tore Alan Hansen to bits after the England and Nigeria game on Wednesday. The subject was the 'world class' status of Rio Ferdinand, O'Neill mocked his fellow BBC settee dweller: "When exactly did Rio prove himself to you?" The Celtic boss
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BARS, PUBS & CLUBBING
ATLANTIS, The Valley, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton Pop, dance and R&B, with classics for the over-30s in Club Class upstairs Tonight, £4 before 11pm, £5 after Vodka Republic Bop to 70s, 80s and 90s pop, and funky house in Club Class Thursday, 9.30pm to
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JUNE 14: This World Cup is anyone's game
THIS could be the year an outsider can join the elite group of seven countries to have won the World Cup. Everyone is looking at Italy and Brazil while fellow previous winners Germany and England have a good chance. But the fact there are plenty of teams
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Tough at the top for Walshaw
WALSHAW'S brief reign at the top of the Association could be over this weekend. They do not play tomorrow and at least half a dozen clubs can claim top spot. Clifton lead the chasing pack and a win at Blackrod would see them take over. Atherton go to
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Fred Done's £1m gamble
A BOOKMAKER stands to lose almost £1 million if England win the World Cup. North-west based bookie Fred Done offered odds of 12-1 before the competition began. England are now among the favourites at 4-1. If they win, he estimates he will be £910,000
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Ticket discounts nearing the end
THE early-purchase discount deal on Wanderers' season tickets expires on Saturday. Sales have surged beyond the 14,000 mark since the club extended the original discount deadline by two week. From Saturday season tickets will still be available for children
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Country comes first for Sam
SAM Allardyce has mixed emotions over Stig Tofting's impact on the World Cup Finals. The Wanderers' boss is delighted to see his "pocket battleship" mixing with and matching the best in Korea and Japan. But Big Sam will put country before club when he
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Family squares up for a Danish sizzler
BOLTON Wanderers fan Nigel Banks and his Danish wife Tina are proof that love conquers everything. The couple, from Westhoughton, should be the world's biggest rivals during England and Denmark's crunch-match on Saturday. But they have vowed not to let
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One is pleased we have qualified
ENGLAND's progress to the second round of the World Cup has also delighted one special fan!
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Youth play the classics
MEMBERS of Bolton Junior Youth Orchestra intend to show they are top of the "pops" when they perform in a concert on Thursday, June 27, 7.30pm. The Bolton Music Service orchestra, featuring some of the town's most gifted young musicians, will be performing
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Daleks, family fun, acronyms and superlaughs
www.thisplanetearth.co.uk DO you want to buy a Dalek? I mean a full-sized as-seen-on-Dr-Who Dalek? Silly question, of course you do! Maybe you want a Cyberman as well and a Tardis (full-size again) would look really nice in the back garden. This Planet
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One is pleased we have qualified
ENGLAND's progress to the second round of the World Cup has also delighted one special fan! Look on our FUN file on the left for more fun pix whirling around cyberspace
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Get ready for that Golden Goal
THE Golden Goal rule will apply in matches from the second round onwards to settle games which finish level after 90 minutes. The match will have a maximum of 30 minutes extra time, and which ever side scores first wins. If neither team scores, it will
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South Korea aiming for home glory
HOSTS South Korea have just kicked off in the biggest game in their history. After only winning their first World Cup finals match 10 days ago, they have a great chance of making a first appearance in the knock-out stages. But standing in their way are
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He's a World Cup winner
WHATEVER the final fate of the England soccer team, one man is already a World Cup winner. Colin Lyne is a dead ringer for England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson -- and he has seen his life transformed since the Swede took over the national side. In January
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College facing cuts of £1million a year
BOLTON Community College will cut spending by almost a million pounds a year to meet Government requirements. Principal Alison Bowes told scores of headteachers, governors, civic dignitaries, employers and education experts gathered at the college's annual
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Have you got the bottle?
A CHARITY is on the lookout for adventurous volunteers to take part in a zip slide. The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign wants to hear from anyone aged between 10 and 60 who wants to take up this challenge at Liverpool's Aintree Racecourse on Sunday July 28
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UN victory
FORMER MP Alf Morris, now Lord Morris of Manchester, is celebrating after the United Nations agreed to approve a call for a UN Convention of the Rights of Disabled People. Lord Morris introduced the world's first wide-ranging legislation dealing with
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Hunt on for top crime group
THE hunt is on to find the country's top neighbourhood watch group. Groups judged to be the best in their regions will be short-listed for an award with the winners receiving a trophy and £500. Three finalists will then compete for the overall title and
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Cheque forgery case adjourned
THE case of a man who stole a cheque and forged the signature in order to exchange it at a pawnbroker's was adjourned by magistrates so he could be assessed for a drugs treatment and testing order. Craig Ackroyd, aged 30, of Walmersley Road, Bury, appeared
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Classic cars come to town
MOTOR enthusiasts will be turning back the clock in Bolton this weekend as a classic car rally heads into town. Bolton Hospice is hosting its seventh rally and dozens of vintage or classic cars are expected to enter, including a magnificent 1914 Model
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Building lesson ends as bishop blesses school
Lesson in building gets bishop's blessing YOUNGSTERS welcomed a special guest to bless their school after a £350,000 refurbishment. The Bishop of Salford, the Rt Rev Terence Brain, attended the celebration assembly at St Columba's school, Ripley Street
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Spidey caught in a web of red tape
IT IS the film that many have been awaiting as eagerly as Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. But now Spider-Man is here, many parents have found that they cannot take children under 12 to see the web-slinger's big screen exploits. IAN SAVAGE examines whether
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Boys to rescue in lodge drama
TWO young heroes saved the life of a five-year-old girl after she slipped into a lodge. Jade Turner, of Kirkstall Gardens, fell into the water at Red Bank Lodges at Radcliffe. Terry Walsh, aged 13, of Park Grove, and Dean Warwick, aged 12, of Stainton
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Firm still on look for catering manager after job advert ban
A FIRM whose job advert was banned because it asked for a "friendly" catering manager has still not found the recruit it is looking for. As reported in the Bolton Evening News, the wording of the advert fell victim to strict Job Centre regulations. The
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Hospice gets £20,000 from bikers' ride
MORE than 130 cyclists took to the streets of Salford and North Manchester in the Carol Green Cycle Ride, raising an estimated £20,000 for St Ann's Hospice in Little Hulton. The 40-kilometre ride in memory of a patient who died in the hospice after battling
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Magical Mistry tour
FOR some unknown reason there are loads of comedy nights in Manchester and yet a severe lack of them in Bolton, so it is good to see that Club Mistry, in Derby Street, is redressing the balance. In fact, they are not only providing the belly-laughs but
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WW2 hero dies, aged 90
A FORMER Bolton war hero who was a prisoner of war in Italy for three years during the Second World War has died -- aged 90. Lieutenant-Colonel Robert "Tug" Wilson, was born and educated in Bolton, at the Bolton Church Institute School, on Silverwell
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Dog show set to be bigger and better
IN conjunction with Bolton Canine Society, Bolton Metro is playing host to the town's greatest indoor dog show in the sports hall at Deane Community Leisure Centre on August 11 at 9.30am. Originally held at Bolton Sports Centre until the closure of the
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It's a real double take
SHOPPERS at a supermarket think they are going off their trolleys after seeing double doubles. Twin sisters and sales assistants Samantha and Sally Houghton are confusing customers who think they look like famous actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
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Veteran internationals reject move to Reebok
SAM Allardyce has suffered a double dose of frustration in his efforts to add quality and experience to his defensive ranks. In recent days the Wanderers boss has twice agreed terms with world class veteran defenders and on each occasion had his hopes
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THEATRE & COMEDY
THE COMEDY STORE, Manchester The Best in Stand Up MC Daniel Kitson, Mike Gunn, Adam Hills, Sally Holloway, Andrew Maxwell and open spots.Tonight 8pm, £13, conc £6. The Best in Stand Up MC Daniel Kitson, Mike Gunn, Adam Hills, Sally Holloway, Andrew Maxwell
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Fight for last two places
THE remaining two places to reach the last 16 of the World Cup are now being fought for. Portugal face the formidable atmosphere at Incheon against South Korea in a must-win game for them while USA take on Poland in the final match of the qualifying round
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Chasing pack aim to topple champs
LITTLE Hulton professional Ijaz Mahmood skittled Tonge out of the Thwaites Lancashire Knockout fashion last night. Constant rain prevented the Bolton Association side making a start in reply to Tonge's 218 for 7. But they secured a third round tie with
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June 14: Another win, we're on the ball
And the excitement continues ... another win, we're on the ball! Talking of "We're on The Ball", The Ant and Dec song (CD) AND the video (DVD) are now at No 4 in the charts. Who said they wouldn't make it and drag me along with them? Top of The Pops,
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Feast of brass band music
TWO bands perform in a feast of brass entertainment at one concert on Friday (June 14). Tyldesley Band will play alongside Fred Longworth Community Brass Band in the Last Night of the Proms from 7.30pm. As well as being a celebration of the Queen's Golden
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Venues with live music
ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHT, The Victoria Inn, Market Street, Westhoughton, open mic. Hosted by the Nick Jackson Band WITCHWOOD, 152 Old Street, Ashton-U-Lyne. Details 0161 330 5028. QUAYS THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford Quays. Ring 0161 876 2000. BAND ON THE WALL
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Auction night
THE Bolton Philatelic Society is holding an auction in the Oak Room, St Andrew and St George URC, St George's Road, Bolton on Thursday June 20 at 7.30 pm. Lots may be viewed from 6.45 pm. For a copy of the auction catalogue or for society information
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Gem of an occasion
TO mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee, a replica set of the Crown Jewels, together with other royal memorabilia, will be on display in the Crompton Place Shopping Centre, Bolton, from to today until June 21. The event will be attended by a lookalike of the
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Bolton Hospice Doms
SECTION A P H Pt Victory RC ... 4 32 8 Gilnow ... 4 32 7 Jolly Waggoner ... 4 32 6 Breightmet ... 4 31 6 Hen/Chicks ... 3 26 6 Halliwell CRC ... 3 23 5 Rumworth CC ... 4 25 4 Church ... 4 24 3 SECTION B Bel Vue ... 4 34 6 Rocket ... 3 22 6 BICA A ...
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Conflict of interest must be overcome
WHEN the new Origin Series kicks-off at the JJB Stadium tonight, there are two hot prospects who look set to gain most from the first of this season's Great Britain trials. But neither have a chance of pulling on a jersey for either next month's Test
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Bennies Postbag
My name is Danielle Penny Lowe. I will be five years of age on June 27. My mummy has a new baby called Thomas and he looks like me. I help to look after him and I love him lots. Here are two jokes for you:- Q. Why do Polar Bears not eat Penguins? A. They
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Win Rebecca's complete collection
Best-selling author Rebecca Shaw recently published her latest wonderful novel A Village Dilemma, her eleventh book and the newest title in the ever popular 'Tales from Turnham Malpas' series. With warmth and humour and a touch of mischief, Rebecca Shaw
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Leigh make it three
RMI have made a third signing of the summer in left-back Paul Williams from Ilkeston Town. Williams joins an un-named attacking player and goalkeeper Stuart Coburn on the playing staff at Hilton Park, after seven players left the club for different reasons
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Library visits drop
LIBRARIES in Bolton are receiving fewer visits. In the past six years, visits have dropped by 20 per cent to 1,315, 000 a year -- despite the introduction of thousands of music CDs, videos and computer facilities. At the same time, spending on books and
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Marcus tunes in to charity concert
AN 11-year-old internet whizz kid who set about organising a charity music festival in his garage was so successful his mum found him a proper venue for it in a city centre pub. Marcus Barnett, a pupil at Euxton CE School, used the world wide web to book
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Petrol bomb attack
A GANG of masked youths armed with a baseball bat threw a petrol bomb at a car in Wigan which hit a gas pipe and caused a fire. The group of 10 youths were targeting the vehicle parked in Stanley Road, Platt Bridge, but missed and hit the street's gas
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Students' trip
TWENTY students have flown out to the Far East to take part in the famous Taipei City Dragon Boat Race. The team, from Manchester UMIST university, will compete against rivals from all over the world. The race takes place on two stretches of the Keelung
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Soldier's memorial - 87 years late!
A SOLDIER who died 87 years ago in the First World War is to get his name placed next to his fallen comrades on a memorial gate. Sergeant Charles Ormesher, of Ormskirk, was listed as missing in action in June 1915. But because the 28-year-old was not
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Nine-month building lesson ends as bishop blesses school
Lesson in building gets bishop's blessing YOUNGSTERS welcomed a special guest to bless their school after a £350,000 refurbishment. The Bishop of Salford, the Rt Rev Terence Brain, attended the celebration assembly at St Columba's school, Ripley Street
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Victim's family hits at safety in roadworks
A FATHER of two was killed in a freak accident when his van was hit head-on by a lorry cab unit which had been shunted into the wrong lane of a motorway contraflow, a Bolton inquest was told. Paul Stevens, aged 39, died instantly when the vehicle crossed
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Reel success for Vikash
REEL success is on the cards for movie fan Vikash Patel. For he is about to be taught the art of film editing by Hollywood star director Martin Scorcese. Vikash is one of the youngest students to be accepted into the Hollywood-based American Film Institute
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Games drivers get video lessons
BUS drivers are being trained to stay on the right track during the Commonwealth Games with a little help from computer technology. The drivers are now studying actual video footage of the routes they will be driving as they transport athletes to venues
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OAPs cry foul over bid to close footpath
PREMIERSHIP star Garry Flitcroft has come up against strong opposition - from a group of pensioners battling to save a footpath in the street where he grew up. The Blackburn Rovers player and his father, John, own G and J Properties which wants to shut
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High flying theatre sponsorship for Bolton
THEATRE and the arts are flying high thanks to a cash boost of £407,000 from Manchester Airport during the financial year 2002 to 2003. The money from the Airport's art sponsorship programme funded Bolton Octagon's April production of Miss Julie, and
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Cross Guns Darts
RESULTS: KO Sunday. Bernard 3.2. Best Ladies Denise & Marie Bell, Billy Rice 180. Guaranteed winner £30. 501 Double out. Draw 1.45pm every Sunday (528031).
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Playing a round (or three) in Bonnie Scotland
IT was halfway through the third round of golf in as many days when the unexpected happened writes David Magilton Instead of the usual 250 yards drive straight down the fairway the ball bobbled little more than 20 into the rough. Very disappointing and
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What to do in Bolton on...
Sunday & Monday TABLE TENNIS CLUB, Ladybridge Community Centre, 7.30-9.30pm, Juniors £1 and Seniors £2. Beginners coaching 7pm-8pm. HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis for all ages, 1pm-3pm. Tel: Chris 406693/692752.
