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SEDGLEY PARK 34, HALIFAX 24: Sedgley Seconds faced both wind and slope and opened the scoring throug
But Halifax had much the better of the next 15 minutes, using the wind to good advantage and playing with aggression in the forwards. Two tries resulted, in quick succession, and Park trailed 3-12, looking distinctly second best. However, Sedgley bounced
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Prestwich and Whitefield Pool League
THE second round of league matches produced no surprises, as all the second Division sides fell at home to Division One opponents. The Goat's Gate began their campaign with a 7-1 win at the Bulls Head. The Gate, despite being without Karl Boyes this season
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Late Price goal seals it for Heys
ATHERTON TOWN 1, PRESTWICH HEYS 2: A John Price header four minutes from time secured Heys another three Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division points and the first league win at Atherton in over four seasons. However, the visitors certainly did
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Lions off to a league flier
YORK CITY KNIGHTS 18, LIONS RLFC 34: Games don't get any tougher than a trip to York on the opening day of the new season, and to make matters worse the Lions they were forced to play in New Earswick All Blacks kit, as their own new Black strip clashed
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Bury Sunday League
FIXTURES SUNDAY, APRIL 3 MILLENIUM CUP SEMI FINAL Cheetham v Dragon; Referee: A Feber; Asst Ref: D Wunderley; Asst Ref: S Wunderley. CHALLENGE CUP SEMI FINAL Huntley Mount v Elton Vale Sports PREMIER DIVISION Hardy Hall v Bury Supportes; Heaton Park Prestwich
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Sacked teacher suffered injustice
THANK you to your newspaper for highlighting the tremendous injustice that John Hacking has had to endure over the last four years (LET, March 24). I have known Mr Hacking since he first started at the school as both my children were pupils there and
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Evergreens go from strength to strength
THE Bury Veterans team ended their season in Division Four of the Lancashire and Cheshire Table Tennis League with a 10-0 victory over Wigan. This gave them a 100 per cent record of played six, won six. They have gained automatic promotion to Division
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£2 million pulled out of thin air
A FEW weeks ago you published a picture of myself and a story complaining of the condition of the roads, particularly on Olive Lane, Darwen. This was, in fact, my last chance of getting anything done about them. Previously I had taken 300 photographs
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First new judo award made
THE LIFE of a Bury martial arts expert has been marked with the presentation of a new shield. Mr Chris Hopkinson, who ran Bury Judokwai Club based at the Mosses Centre in Cecil Street, died last year aged 72 and members of the club have dedicated an award
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Bus services re-located at Interchange
BUS passengers at Bury Interchange are advised that from Sunday some evening and Sunday services will be permanently relocated. Services will now depart from the following stands: l 468 and 469 heading to Tottington, Stand R l 56 to Manchester, Stand
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Drug test for all thieves
A NEW drugs testing programme which will determine if certain crime suspects use heroin or crack cocaine will be launched in Bury. The initiative is being introduced by Greater Manchester Police from Monday and will also be deployed by other forces nationwide
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Cardboard bale kills man
A FATHER-OF-TWO was crushed to death after a 98-stone load of cardboard fell on him in an industrial accident. Mark Miller, 39, of Roe Lee, Blackburn, died instantly when the 5ft by 3ft compressed bale landed on him at Clarendon Haulage Co. Ltd, Myerscough
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Hughes can follow in Fergie's footsteps
FORMER Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United star David May believes Mark Hughes has that crucial 'winning desire' to one day take over from Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. May played under Ferguson and alongside Hughes in a glittering 10-year career
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My theatre of dreams
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen will fulfil a childhood fantasy when he steps out at the aptly-named 'Theatre of Dreams' tomorrow. The Norwegian international has confessed he often dreamt about playing at Old Trafford when he was growing
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Keep off the road warning to motos
POLICE are urging parents not to let their children loose on roads and public areas with mini motorcyles after being flooded with complaints over the Easter weekend. It comes after officers in Preston received more than 40 phone calls about the miniature
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Urban otter dines at fish pond takeaway
A GREEDY otter has left a Preston grandfather scratching his head for a solution to stop the animal slinking into his pond to eat his fish. Rex Walmsley, 70, of Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, has seen the fish stock in his garden pond slowly depleted since
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Create your own textile masterpeace
A WHITEFIELD textile artist is appealing for creative people to join her in her craft. Margaret Birtwistle - or Maggie Bee as she is known - currently has a textile exhibition at Whitefield Library, in Pinfold Lane. The Image of Egypt exhibition features
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Help smash drugs crime in covert op
DETECTIVES working on a secret operation to smash drug dealing and violent crime have appealed for help from Nelson residents. Operation Falcon has been conducted under cover since its launch in January and has already led to 25 arrests, with a range
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Devon loses fight for life
THE heartbroken family of a young animal lover who lost her fight for life today said they hoped to open a horse and pony sanctuary in her name. Devon Michelle Lord lost her battle with liver disease on Easter Sunday at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
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Party mum's booze ban
A MOTHER-OF-FOUR has been banned from keeping booze in her home after breaching a court order stopping her from having parties. But today housewife Christine Boyarin, who only moved to the address last September, said: "I am no drunk." Miss Boyarin, of
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Working out to beat the blues
YVONNE Haughan was forced to quit her job as a teacher after 35 years when her depression took a stranglehold on her life. But after years on anti-depressants, the 57-year-old, from Booth Road, Stacksteads, has begun to see light at the end of the tunnel
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Towns get cash for spy cameras
WEST Craven Together, the Barnoldswick and Earby area's 'Market Town' regeneration partnership, has allocated its first £100,000 of funding. The partnership recently celebrated the award of £1million from the North West Development Agency, and local communities
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Away team make draw a victory
SEDGLEY PARK 10 STOCKTON 10: There was little to choose between the Colts National Plate teams throughout. If Sedgley had the more talented individuals, Stockton's teamwork was superior, and they did just enough to deserve their "win" as the away team
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Under 13s win the Pocklington Sevens
SEDGLEY'S Under 13s became the first Park team to get their hands on some silverware this season, winning the Easter Sunday 7-a-side tournament at Pocklington RUFC. After a tricky opening game which Park were lucky to win 7-5 against the host club, the
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Young ace Imran tipped for the top
SOME of the UK's top young tennis players have been showcasing their skills at the South Ribble Tennis And Fitness Centre this week in the Bowker North of England Junior Tennis Championships. The competition is one of the country's most prestigious junior
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Towns get cash for spy cameras
WEST Craven Together, the Barnoldswick and Earby area's 'Market Town' regeneration partnership, has allocated its first £100,000 of funding. The partnership recently celebrated the award of £1million from the North West Development Agency, and local communities
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Cons hijack MP's identity
IN THE past they have used fictitious relatives of deposed African politicians, and promises of hidden millions, to con people out of their money. Now the e-mail thieves have hijacked the identity of an East Lancashire MP in their latest attempt to rip
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£8m office to create 240 jobs
A MASSIVE £8 million is being invested in a landmark building in Bury to create the UKs most technologically-advanced offices. More than 240 new jobs are promised for the distinctive blue-coloured former StormSeal headquarters which is undergoing a massive
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Vandals destroy trees planted by pupils
VANDALS have destroyed trees in St Mary's Park in Prestwich which were planted only months ago by local primary school pupils. Year 6 students at Park View planted 10 young trees last November during a Re-leaf project to mark National Tree Week. But their
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You ain't seen nothing yet!
BURNLEY fans may not see powerhouse striker Ade Akinbiyi in full flow until next season. That's the view of manager Steve Cotterill, who believes Akinbiyi has had the toughest possible start to his Turf Moor career. The former Stoke City ace has only
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Hyde warns of Hornets' sting
MICAH Hyde is warning Burnley to beware the Hornets sting tomorrow. If anyone at Turf Moor feels qualified to comment on the upheaval that has rocked Watford recently then it's Hyde, who spent seven seasons at Vicarage Road before venturing north for
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A fab way to grow old gracefully
ABSOLUTELY fabulous, darling! That's the verdict of a group of women who are determined to help people grow old "disgracefully". Whitefield woman Karen Tenzer, and her business partner Jackie Sheridon, who lives in Wilmslow, are spearheading a campaign
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Foggy riders in the groove
FOGGY Petronas Racing pair Garry McCoy and Steve Martin enjoyed a promising opening day's qualifying for round two of the Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island, Australia. McCoy clocked the seventh fastest time of the day with a lap of 1:34.491
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A&T host big race
ASTLEY & Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club will host the first round of the 2005 Northern Fours and Junior League series at Gin Pit on Sunday. This exciting series will consist of seven rounds, featuring Astley & Tyldesley, Bury, Heckmondwike, Pedalsport
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Golborne ready for top clash
GOLBORNE Parkside prepared for this weekend's top of the table of the table clash away against league leaders Shevington Sharks with a walkover victory against Culcheth. For the second time this season Culcheth failed to raise a side against Golborne
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Superbowl tenpin league
LATEST details MONDAY TRIOS: An end of season 9 pin team tournament took place was followed by the presentation of trophies by centre manager Nick Jackson. The tournament saw some excellent scores with Ian Lane leading the way with 676 followed by Darren
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East need fighting spirit
LEIGH East have given up the fight - accepted that they are favourites for the drop and resigned themselves to First Division rugby next season. Or so it would appear from Saturday's dismal 28-18 defeat against Siddal. It was only in the last half hour
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£8m office to create 240 jobs
A MASSIVE £8 million is being invested in a landmark building in Bury to create the UKs most technologically-advanced offices. More than 240 new jobs are promised for the distinctive blue-coloured former StormSeal headquarters which is undergoing a massive
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You ain't seen nothing yet!
BURNLEY fans may not see powerhouse striker Ade Akinbiyi in full flow until next season. That's the view of manager Steve Cotterill, who believes Akinbiyi has had the toughest possible start to his Turf Moor career. The former Stoke City ace has only
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Discount ticket offer
SHAKERS supporters who renew their season tickets before the end of the campaign are getting the chance to buy discounted tickets for the last three home matches. So, if someone buys one before Saturday, they can purchase adult tickets for £10 and concessions
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Lewis stalls on contract deal
NORTH End chairman Derek Shaw has given the first indication the club is beginning to tire of the cat and mouse chase for Eddie Lewis' signature. The American winger has been stalling on signing an extension to his contract since before Christmas, and
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Serving up even more nutrition
BURY'S table-topping school dinners will be further improved by the additional money the Government announced this week. The borough already spends 50p on ingredients per meal in primary schools, meeting the minimum target set by ministers as part of
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School walker's dog muck worry
A DARWEN mother is refusing to let her daughter join a school 'walking bus' because she says the pavements are covered in dog muck. Janet Howard, 41, of Key View, said irresponsible dog owners were ruining the healthy initiative set up at Ashleigh Primary
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Chamber to move?
RAWTENSTALL'S council chambers could be on the move again -- just two years after thousands of pounds were spent transferring them across town. The Astoria leisure facility, axed as part of £400,000 budget cuts at the council, received a new lease of
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To Glory of Ann
FAMILY and friends of a Rossendale woman who lost her battle with cancer just before she turned 60 have started a fundraising campaign in her memory. Ann Stott, who worked at the Glory pub, in Loveclough, was diagnosed with lung cancer last May and, despite
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Drugs funding cut slammed
THE leader of a Blackburn-based charity which helps recovering drug addicts has blasted a cut in funding for its treatment services. Father Jim McCartney, founder and chief executive of THOMAS - Those on the Margins of Society - spoke out after £26,000
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Wait a minute...is this an April Fool?
A PATIENT could have been forgiven for thinking he was being April fooled when a letter arrived saying his hospital appointment had been changed - by five minutes! The man, of Whinney Lane, Langho, received the notice to tell him his appointment at Blackburn
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Cardboard bale kills man
A FATHER-OF-TWO was crushed to death after a 98-stone load of cardboard fell on him in an industrial accident. Mark Miller, 39, of Roe Lee, Blackburn, died instantly when the 5ft by 3ft compressed bale landed on him at Clarendon Haulage Co. Ltd, Myerscough
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Working out to beat the blues
YVONNE Haughan was forced to quit her job as a teacher after 35 years when her depression took a stranglehold on her life. But after years on anti-depressants, the 57-year-old, from Booth Road, Stacksteads, has begun to see light at the end of the tunnel
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Mullin's been a marvel
THE pressure's mounting for Accrington Stanley. But captain Peter Cavanagh wouldn't have it any other way. The Reds failed to ease the conjestion at the top of the Conference table in a jam-packed Easter programme. After scoring maximum points from clashes
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Serving up even more nutrition
BURY'S table-topping school dinners will be further improved by the additional money the Government announced this week. The borough already spends 50p on ingredients per meal in primary schools, meeting the minimum target set by ministers as part of
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Car park charges rise
DRIVERS in Bury will be hit by higher car parking charges as they are set to go up from Monday by as much as 20 per cent. The inflation-busting rises will apply to both public car parks and on-street parking bays, and vary depending on the location. Council
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Samurai sword terror raid
A TERRIFIED couple were confronted in their home by a masked thug who demanded the keys to their car while wielding a 3ft long Samurai sword. Mr John Foster was watching television on Tuesday night when two men smashed through the front door of his house
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RMI go down fighting
LEIGH RMI's doomed season continues on Saturday when they face a tough trip to promotion chasing Halifax Town. The Railwaymen, who are rooted to the bottom of the table with just 15 points, have lost five of their last six. They can be mathematically
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TOMORROW
BLACKBURN "Fused" Textile Exhibition, by Action Factory, Lewis Textile Museum, Museum Street. Until April 9. The "X Factor" (music, singing, dance and drama), with professional tutors, Ivy Street Community Centre, 10am-noon. Details: 01254 55977. Teaching
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Find the cash for Father Jim
THE work done in East Lancashire and elsewhere by the Blackburn-based THOMAS organisation - Those on the Margins of Society - has been well chronicled and widely praised. Government ministers have attended their meetings and met people who are now drug-free
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One lapse costs Boro dear
RADCLIFFE BOROUGH 0, WHITBY TOWN 1: One moment of indecision cost Boro dearly, against a hard working but limited Whitby side, yet it was the Seasiders who disappeared back across the Pennines with all three Unibond League Premier Division points, leaving
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Joe's all set for summer of coaching
RADCLIFFE CC were just one of a host of local clubs to attend newly-appointed community cricket coach Joe Scuderi's specially arranged "meet the coaches" meeting at Ramsbottom's Acre Bottom clubhouse. The 36-year-old Queenslander has recently taken up
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Bowls round-up
ALL the results MEADOWCROFT BOWLING CLUB THE Meadowcroft Bowling Club Handicap will be played on Saturday, April 9 at Openshaw Park commencing at 1pm. All players intending to bowl in this competition are requested to be in attendance for 12.45pm. BRIGGS
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Labour reveals its true values
IN the LET of March 24, on page 8, the youth of Labour was paraded with a government minister, yet on page 15 we saw the same contempt for their stalwart campaigners as they have for the electorate in general. Don't take my word for it, ask George Slynn
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Boozers don't deserve this treatment
I AM writing to say how astonished I felt after reading your article (LET, March 25) about having a "field hospital" for binge drinkers. So the council doesn't decide to get tougher on these people who act like animals, instead they make it easier for
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Hunt for credit card fraudster
POLICE want to trace a man who used a debit card stolen from the house of a young family by a gang armed with a machete and a gun. The man has used the card at Boots stores across the North-west. The card was stolen from a house on Haseley Close, Tyldesley
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Party mum's booze ban
A MOTHER-OF-FOUR has been banned from keeping booze in her home after breaching a court order stopping her from having parties. But today housewife Christine Boyarin, who only moved to the address last September, said: "I am no drunk." Miss Boyarin, of
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I'm backing the big toddle - Neville dad
THE father of three of Bury's most famous sporting stars has revealed how his children took their first steps into the sporting world to support a charity campaign encouraging toddlers to keep active. Neville Neville, father to Manchester United footballers
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Rowley injury shock for Centurions
PAUL Rowley could be facing another long injury lay-off. The influential Leigh Centurions hooker has suffered a recurrence of the shoulder injury that plagued him all last season and eventually needed surgery. Rowley sees a specialist shortly - but he
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We can beat United
MARK Hughes today insisted Blackburn Rovers can beat Manchester United tomorrow as he prepares to head back to Old Trafford for the first time as a Premiership manager. Hughes, a former United great, is relishing the chance to pit his managerial wits
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Verdict due on hospital status
LANCASHIRE Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust chiefs will find out today (Thursday) if their bid for foundation status has been successful. The trust applied in July for the status that would see it set free from central government control and given extra cash
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Green transfer is a 'time bomb'
GREEN open spaces and ground rents controlled by Preston CityCouncil could be handed to the company due to take over the authority's housing stock later this year. Deepdale councillor Terry Cartwright is so concerned that new homes could be built on open
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Houses to go in big revamp
MORE than 100 houses are going to be bulldozed in Daneshouse, Burnley, as part of plans to revamp housing in the town. Properties in New Hall Street, Tunstill Street, Bramble Street, Holbeck Street, Bush Street, Hilary Street, North Street and Hurtley
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Drugs funding cut slammed
THE leader of a Blackburn-based charity which helps recovering drug addicts has blasted a cut in funding for its treatment services. Father Jim McCartney, founder and chief executive of THOMAS - Those on the Margins of Society - spoke out after £26,000
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Plastic surgery fears for Brian
BURY midfielder Brian Barry-Murphy may need plastic surgery to remedy the freak injury he picked up at Chester on Easter Monday. The Shakers' ace was involved in a horrific head clash with City's Michael Branch early in the second half at the Deva Stadium
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21 years, now Shakers dream of ending derby bogey
SHAKERS take on local rivals Rochdale on Saturday looking to lay a bogey that has stretched back more than 21 years. A good number of Bury's current first team squad weren't even born the last time the Shakers defeated their local rivals in a competitive
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Charity man honoured by the Queen
HARD-WORKING fund-raiser Sidney Wander was treated to a day off when he visited Buckingham Palace to collect his MBE. Mr Wander, of Ringley Road, Whitefield, received the award in the New Year's Honours list for services to the community in Manchester
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Winter bowls
JOHN McCaul is the overall winner of the winter merit bowling competition at Atherton Park and now qualifies for the Champion of Champions competition. The 23rd weekly was Jimmy Prescott who beat John Cooke in the final 21-11. The consolation final was
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Youth League just miss out
LEIGH Youth League narrowly missed out on a place in the Manchester County League Cup Final after they failed to get a victory in their final match. Leigh finished their group unbeaten but missed a place in the final by a single point. Leigh's goals in
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Park artwork for Royal couple
PRINCE Charles may not be marrying Camilla Parker Bowles until next Friday, but Bury Council has already announced an early wedding present for the happy couple! A major art installation is to be commissioned in honour of the royal wedding and it could
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We can beat United
MARK Hughes today insisted Blackburn Rovers can beat Manchester United tomorrow as he prepares to head back to Old Trafford for the first time as a Premiership manager. Hughes, a former United great, is relishing the chance to pit his managerial wits
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Green light for Khan, but Jelley rejects the money
BURY Amateur Boxing Club boss Mike Jelley is turning his back on a lucrative windfall for his organisation in the wake of the news that Amir Khan's Mario Kindelan re-match has been given the green light writes Phil Thorp. Co-organiser, professional boxing
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Serving up even more nutrition
BURY'S table-topping school dinners will be further improved by the additional money the Government announced this week. The borough already spends 50p on ingredients per meal in primary schools, meeting the minimum target set by ministers as part of
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Bird man in fight against activists
AN ANIMAL rights campaign group is calling for a popular bird sanctuary to be closed down. Preston Action for Animals (PAFA) want South Ribble Borough Council to reject a zoo licence application from Turbury Bird of Prey Centre, Chain House Lane, Whitestake
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Teen robber sent to jail
A TEENAGER who robbed an elderly woman of her handbag has been sentenced to four and a half years youth custody Colin Bray's 71-year-old victim suffered a nose bleed and other injuries during the ordeal on Audley Range, Blackburn. The experience made
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MP's 'canvas' for support
JACK Straw is set to line up alongside Mr Spock and Lemmy from Motorhead for a new campaign to help research a cure for tinnitus. The Foreign Secretary and Blackburn MP will pose for a portrait to be auctioned on the internet to raise money for a research
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Tigers target chiefs in bid for hat-trick
"ALL we wanted was the win," was Sedgley Park player-coach Tim Fourie's reaction upon hearing the final whistle at Orrell last Saturday. "It certainly can't have been an attractive game to watch, but that's what often happens in derby games and a win
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I'm backing the big toddle - Neville dad
THE father of three of Bury's most famous sporting stars has revealed how his children took their first steps into the sporting world to support a charity campaign encouraging toddlers to keep active. Neville Neville, father to Manchester United footballers
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Ladies wanted
LEIGH RMI Ladies' FC are seeking players over 16 for the 2005-6 season. Anyone interested should contact Jayne or Louise on 01942 523892.
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Boothstown well beaten
BOOTHSTOWN Under 13s travelled to league leaders Fletcher Moss to be given a severe lesson in football. A spirited second half display was not enough to recover a 6-0 half time deficit and the game finished 9-0.
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Leaders in a goal rush
ASDA Golborne took a one point lead over AFC Tyldesley at the top of the Leigh Amateur Soccer League after hammering bottom club Rope and Anchor 10-1. Spencer netted four times and there were doubles for Payne and Munro with Lumb and Morrison making up
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RMI old boy enjoys big day at Old Trafford
ONE of Leigh RMI's greatest products has capped his footballing life after Hilton Park by turning out against England. Wing-forward Steve Jones - now with Crewe Alexandra - came off the Northern Ireland subs bench at Old Trafford with just three minutes
