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Pay cuts need a swift remedy

1:50pm Wednesday 15th October 2008

I HAVE read the letters which have already been published about the reduction in wages of those who do the valuable and indispensable job of collecting our refuse and our items for recycling.

A despicable way to kill post offices

1:00pm Wednesday 15th October 2008

I HAVE received a utilities letter stating that if I pay my bill at the post office, I will be charged a £2.35 fee but I can pay elsewhere for free.

Awareness about meningitis is vital

12:30pm Wednesday 15th October 2008

I was so sorry to read of the tragic death of eight-week-old Ellie Mai.

Our hearts go out to parents of Ellie Mai

12:20pm Wednesday 15th October 2008

I was deeply saddened to read about eight-week-old Ellie Mai, who died from meningitis.

Loss of landmarks hit town badly

SPECIAL: Farnworth’s old Co-op building in its heyday. It was demolished in 1985 for a Co-op superstore

11:10am Wednesday 15th October 2008

FARNWORTH’S deterioration started with the demolition of three very special buildings.

Use of radio is widespread at work

11:00am Wednesday 15th October 2008

I would like to give you my thoughts about the Performing Rights Society’s somewhat draconian views about Ye Olde Pastie Shoppe in Bolton (“Owner told to get a licence or pull the plug on music,” October 8).

Economy has fallen like dominos

10:50am Wednesday 15th October 2008

AS a child, I used to build towers from dominos. However, I found that the taller I built them, the more unsteady they became.

Bendy buses are blocking the roads

Cartoon for October 15, see letter.

10:20am Wednesday 15th October 2008

I must agree with Mike Fryer (October 11) regarding the use of the bendy buses on the No 582 route to Leigh.

Unequal wages could have been increased

10:00am Wednesday 15th October 2008

It is important to recognise that pay and grading reviews of the type carried out by Bolton Council are not particularly objective or precise.

Tories will trust people on road charge poll

9:50am Wednesday 15th October 2008

I write in response to Cllr Cliff Morris’s letter regarding the proposed Manchester congestion charge and the referendum (October 9).


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Updated 12:35am Thursday 16th October 2008

Actor Michael Sheen said he was attempting to "de-Frost" following his portrayal of the renowned interviewer in his latest film.


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