I WOULD like to say a few words about all the fuss over asylum seekers. My friend is one and since he came to this country, from his war-torn home, he has not lived in a lap of luxury. There are bits of carpet on the floor, no proper seats to sit on and
ON Monday August 21, I made four separate phone calls to the police, as an abandoned car was being vandalised. Each of these calls was around three to four minutes, none of which were answered. The first around 7.50pm, then every 10 minutes. Twice I asked
MAY I address this to all councillors and executive officers of this Borough. With the exception of the three elected councillors for this ward, do the rest of you know where the Flower Estate is? It's off Bradford Road, nowhere near Daubhill, Derby and
A LIMITED number of MPs are appointed to select committees, currently by party whips. These committees have become important checks on an increasingly powerful executive, and an opinion is developing that a selection committee should be set up to appoint
WAS I actually sat on a beach less than two weeks ago? I'm beginning to think I dreamed the whole thing up. The reason for my memory lapse will become very clear over the coming two weeks when our next major event will hit the town centre -- The Daytime
YOUNGSTERS in Brinscall know all about team building! More than 20 have been taking part in a special summer project -- Brinscall Summer 2000 Youth Project -- to help stop boredom and hone team skills. Local authorities got together with the police, including
OUR extended coverage of Wanderers continues on Saturday with "live" half-time and full-time match reports on this web site. Although we had a technical problem for the Macclesfield game we still managed to download the result a short while after the
DEAN Holdsworth was never been more determined to make an early season impression ... and never more frustrated. Wanderers' record signing, whose gutsy, barnstorming end to last season saw his stock rise meteorically - even among previously critical fans
THUGS are being hunted after a lorry was hijacked. It is understood the HGV transporting a computer consignment was taken in St Helens yesterday. The lorry was later found abandoned and burnt out on Parsonage Road, Walkden, early today. Swinton detectives
THE case of a Bolton man accused of attempting to kill a pensioner by stamping on his head has been delayed for further medical evidence. Peter Christopher Derbyshire, age 37, of Claremont Court, Bolton, appeared before Rochdale magistrates charged with
"OK -- you got me!" Big Sam agrees to support a British Red Cross appeal, helped by a little "persuasion" from Edith Conn, the Bolton woman who is charity's Greater Manchester deputy president. The duo were lending a hand to promote the annual Humanity
CANON Slade pupil Esther de Jong (left) was overjoyed with her GCSE results after notching-up an incredible 10 A*s. The 16-year-old had been secretly hoping she might gain a clean sheet of A grades, but never dreamt they would all be A stars. She said
STUDENTS starting at Bolton Institute this year have been warned to insure their belongings. The call comes from student insurer Endsleigh which has placed much of the town in the high risk bracket for theft. People living in the postcode areas of BL0
THIS lovely picture of a happy couple on their wedding is actually an international love story. Ex-Turton High School pupil Heidi Rosewell always loved travel. She worked in Thomas Cooke in Bolton, moving to the firm's Stoke on Trent office. Stefan Wilkens
JEFF Stuart started working in the old Bolton Evening News' time office in Mealhouse Lane for just 37s 10d a week as a lad of 16 -- but he's since quite literally made millions. He had a lengthy career in newspaper printing here and in Yorkshire, before
Nola Edmonds from Hamilton, New Zealand, goes over some old letters with Marlene Rae FROM New Zealand with love... That is Kiwi Nola Edmonds who arrived in Bolton this week to visit a lifelong penpal she describes as her "sister". Retired Marlene Rae,
DEAN Holdsworth, pictured celebrating his match-winner against Macclesfield on Tuesday, was offered no guarantees as Sam Allardyce weighed up his selection options ahead of Wanderers' Bank Holiday double header. Scorer of the midweek match-winner against
FOR she's a jolly good fellow...Annie Bolton reached a 100 years old this week and celebrated the event in style. The former mill worker enjoyed a surprise party at the residential complex in Healey View, Botany Brow, where she lives. Annie received a
HEADS of schools all over Bolton were delighted with the town's record GCSE results -- and agreed pupils had exceeded expectations. Pupils at Canon Slade, Bradshaw Brow, surprised staff after 73 per cent of them gained at least five A-C grades, beating
A* to G (A* to C in brackets) K L Tench 10(10); T J Lythgoe 10(10); J L Waring 11(11); P K Patel 11(11); J M Street 10(10); S H Cremin 10(10); K E Higson 10(10); S C Parkinson 10(10); L R Atkinson 11(11); D Mitchell 10(9); L F E Smith 10(10); J R Hamblet
LEIGH Centurions are angling for a prize Salmon! They are hot on the trail of Barrow's flying winger Paul Salmon. They've put out the bait, contract talks are underway, and they now hope to reel him in. Leigh see the teenage speedster as one possible
ANOTHER mixed season has ended and unusually for the Mixed League 6 results are outstanding. Fortunately none of these affect the winner and runner up spots in any Division. These are all known but are subject to confirmation when the eligibility of players
TWENTY-four years ago Tonge Cricket Club produced an impressive brochure to celebrate its Centenary. At the time John Bailey, the current President, was club secretary, his brother Vernon was Vice-Chairman, John Roberts was on the committee, and Frank
A* to G, A* to C in brackets) S Abbas 10(5); T Ahmed 8; N Aktar 9(1); R Aktar 9(8); D Allen 6; V Allen 9(2); D Anderton 10(7); J Anderton 9; R Armstrong 9; R Ashton 10(10); S Ashton 9; N Ayub 9(2); K Azim 9; G Bailey 8(1); M Barlow 7; M Barrett 9; B Bell
It only needs a gas works to occupy the bit of green field left in this picture to complete the "dark satanic mills" atmosphere in this once lovely little valley of the Bradshaw Brook, as it becomes the River Tonge, at Back-o'th'-Bank, Bolton', read the
MULDOONS, Bradshawgate, Bolton. Tomorrow , September 2, September 9 and September 16, The Buskers Ball, 3pm-6pm. BURY MET CAFE BAR, Market Street, Bury. Thursday September 7, The Buskers Ball. Starts 8.30pm. HORWICH RMI CLUB, Chorley New Road, Horwich
ATLANTIS, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton. Ring Bolton 529922. Friday: Extreme, dance night, Saturday: Desire, mainstream chart and dance music. BAR PERU, Bank St, Bolton. Ring Bolton 521321. BENNIES NIGHT CLUB, Warthfold Rd, Radcliffe. Ring 0161 764 3501. CLUB
KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK, Prescott, Merseyside. A chance to see some of the world's most dangerous animals including white rhino, African elephants, zebras, giraffes, meerkats, monkeys, lions and otters in spacious and natural surroundings. A rollercoaster
BOLTON FESTIVAL 2000, runs to Monday August 28. Five days of music, dance, drama, street entertainment and much more. Until August 28 you can see Festival Faces, an exhibition in the Crush Hall, Albert Halls, Bolton. Not open Sundays, runs from 9.30am
DRIVERS for a Bolton taxi firm have declared trouble spots as no go areas. Taxi drivers from Tonge Moor Private Hire say they fear for their safety, and are refusing to take or drop off fares in certain areas. They claim youths throwing missiles at their
AN Atherton couple are warning householders to beware of unscrupulous sales representatives in the neighbourhood. The pair claim a company trying to sell them an "alternative" power supply would not take "no" for an answer. And say that when they were
A GROUP of Bolton men and women are glued to the box more than most as tribute programmes are screened to mark the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. TV documentaries and dramas have been recalling the part the Royal Air Force and Women's Auxiliary
A MAN who drowned at a Bolton beauty spot rescued his pet dog from the murky depths just years before. David McHugh's body was pulled from Belmont's Blue Lagoon yesterday, nearly 24 hours after he disappeared trying to rescue his seven-year-old son, Daniel
DO YOU remember your first day at work? For some it was a terrifying introduction into an adult world. For others a welcome move away from schooldays. Here, local people recall this memorable day. But we'd also like to hear from readers about theirs.
CLIFTON ARMS, Newport St, Bolton, Monds. BAND ON THE WALL, Mcr. THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216. PLANET K, Oldham St, Manchester. PEMBROKE HALL, High St, Walkden Tel 0161 790 4584.
BOLTON MARKET, Ashburner Street. adjacent to Moor Lane Bus Station. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat. Sunday fleamarket. Ring 336825. MARKET HALL, Knowsley Street. A cast iron glass-roofed Victorian market hall with specialist shops and market stalls.
HORWICH CONSERVATIVE, Church Street, Horwich. Open weekdays after 5pm and weekends 2pm. BRADFORD WARD LABOUR, Bridgeman Street, Bolton, Mon-Sat 11.30am -3pm and 6.30pm-11pm. Sunday noon-10.30pm. Bar, rounders, darts, pool and snooker teams. TONGE MOOR
BOLTON TICKET AND INFORMATION CENTRE, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton Town Centre. Guided walk: Victorian Times, with guide Margaret Davies, Sunday August 27, 2pm to 3.30pm. The year is 1900. This is a light-hearted costumed walk around the Bolton
THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. Tonight Me "N" Im perform tradiational and contemporary Lancashire songs with a little Irish and country music. Starts 9pm. Also, Friday September 1, guitar and vocal entertainer Andy Ash performs music from the
All films run from to Thursday August 31. WARNER VILLAzGE CINEMA, Middlebrook, Bolton. Ring Bolton 669988. Shang Hai Noon (12); X-Men (12); Gossip (15); Cherry Falls (15); There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (15); Rules of Engagement (15); Gone In 60 Seconds
MANCHESTER APOLLO, Manchester. Lou Reed, Thursday September 7. Tickets £25 and £20. Kd Lang Wed, October 11. Tickets £25 and £22.50 on sale now. Also, Saturday October 28, A1, tickets £15. The Saw Doctors, Saturday December 16, tickets £13.50. Ring 0161
BLACK BULL, High St, Belmont Village: Tuesdays, 9pm. COTTON KIER, Waters Meeting, Bolton. Tuesday, 9.15pm. EAGLE AND CHILD, Whalley Rd, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom. Sunday, 8.30pm. GYPSY'S TENT, Deansgate, Bolton. Sunday, 9pm. HEN & CHICKENS, Deansgate
BLACK BULL, High St, Belmont Village: Tuesdays, 9pm. COTTON KIER, Waters Meeting, Bolton. Tuesday, 9.15pm. EAGLE AND CHILD, Whalley Rd, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom. Sunday, 8.30pm. GYPSY'S TENT, Deansgate, Bolton. Sunday, 9pm. HEN & CHICKENS, Deansgate
EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bury pictured. For more information ring 0161-764 7790. TATE GALLERY, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Ring 0151 702 7400 WHITWORTH ART GALLERY, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. The Times of Our Lives. A stunning
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. PALACE THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 242 2524. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. Runs until Saturday Nov 11, The Phantom of the Opera. Tel 0161 242 2524. LIBRARY THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 236 7110. FORUM THEATRE
I WOULD like to point out that there was a tunnel under the moors from the Pike to Rockhaven Castle, which was in the middle of the moors behind Rivington and Blackrod School. My Grannie Harrison was the caretaker of the castle and she told me stories
REGARDING bus drivers who leave engines running (BEN, August 22). I must comment on this problem of pollution. It's bad on Moor Lane bus station where double deckers park up and leave engines running. This also happens near the crossing of bus stands.
CHRISTINE Adams is at it again, putting pen to paper regarding the decline of Farnworth. I have never known anyone who has written so much vitriolic claptrap. I am sick of reading about Farnworth being "run-down and deprived" and "one of the worst towns
THE latest results of examinations and grades achieved showing the girls now surpassing the boys, seems to be urging the Government to redress the balance in favour of the males. Nothing said when the cards were stacked the other way around. This is a
I WAS so pleased to read the article about the homes on Ramsbottom's Peel Brow Estate. People old and young deserve to live in decent accommodation whether they pay their rent directly or are on housing benefit. It was the same when City Challenge sorted
=A COUPLE of years ago, the week before Christmas, I spent several hours on the platform of a bus station in Murcia, Spain, waiting for a connection which was to arrive hours late. It was freezing cold, and three o'clock in the morning. I was fearful,
CONCERNED residents fear an accident is just waiting to happen as a result of new road markings. The 'Give Way' markings near the junction of the A674 and the B6228 Blackburn Road, near Whittle Springs, are bamboozling drivers who are not sure who has
How does a weekend of live concerts in Chorley sound? Well, this is what Kush Music Development Group (KMDG) has planned for September 8 and 9 at Chorley Town Hall. Building on the success of two shows, KMDG has organised a massive two-day event, In The
A YOUNG boy suffered a serious neck injury while copying professional wrestling action seen on television . His mother, Mrs Andrea Astley, of Pleasant View, Withnell, watched in horror as her eight-year-old son, Shaun, writhed in agony after a wrestling
THE national trend for girls to beat boys in their 'A' level results was not the case among the high achievers at Leyland's Runshaw College. Among those coming top of the class was David Sloan, 18, of Southport Road, Eccleston. David, a former pupil of
BOLTON Council is to ban heavy lorries from one of the busiest roads in Bolton town centre -- because it is too weak to take them. A 17-tonne weight restriction is to be imposed on Bradshawgate, effectively banning its use by large vehicles. Buses will
"OK -- you got me!" Big Sam agrees to support a British Red Cross appeal, helped by a little "persuasion" from Edith Conn, the Bolton woman who is charity's Greater Manchester deputy president. The duo were lending a hand to promote the annual Humanity
SAM Allardyce will be the guest speaker at the Bolton Wanderers' Supporters Association social evening in the Reebok's Lion Vienna Suite next Thursday (7.45pm start). Membership cards must be shown but non-members wishing to enrol on the night will be
THEY ignored the success he inspired in 12 weeks as their caretaker manager, gave him an 'F' reg Ford Fiesta van as his company car and brazenly held interviews for the manager's job while he was coaching the players! Sam Allardyce has every reason for
AN 18-year-old man will be sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after admitting selling cannabis to undercover police in Radcliffe town centre. Adam Bhana, of Footmill Crescent, Shawclough, Rochdale, was caught selling the drug and being in possession of nearly
CHORLEY Athletic Club's road walking athlete John Payn competed in the Captain Barclay Millennium Challenge at Newmarket at the weekend. Pitched against athletes from across the world, John, who is the British Road Race Walking champion in the vets 65
Chorley 178-9 dec Preston 63 all out CHORLEY collected another 15 points with this crushing win at West Cliff. Batting first, Chorley suffered an early blow when Patel retired hurt following a collision with Preston keeper Johnstone. Bannister though
Bradford PA 1, Chorley 1 CHORLEY could hardly have left it any later to salvage a deserved point from this tough opening UniBond First Division fixture. Danny Mills rifled home the equaliser in the fourth minute of stoppage time to seal a point for the
A BOLTON playgroup staff upset by vandal attacks are smiling here -- thanks to the BEN Bouquet of the Week. Mrs Ruth Lewis wrote in nominating Bernadette Ward and her staff at St Aidan's playgroup in Crompton Way. "They have suffered from break-ins but
BOLTON'S economic prospects for the future depend on Britain joining the European single currency according to a North West Euro MP. Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies said the town, which relied on manufacturing for a quarter of its jobs, is in danger
By Rob Arkwright, Hargreave Hale & Co AS expected this week, the US Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged at 6.5pc. This was as a result of the economy showing enough signs of slowing down and the growth of demand for goods returning to
ANGRY residents claim they have Beirut on their doorsteps because of homes left derelict in their neighbourhood. The two houses on Lever Street, Little Lever, are privately-owned but have not been lived in for more than two years. As a result they have
BOLTON shoppers are journeying around the world in 80 metres at a colourful open air art exhibition. Part of Newport Street has been transformed into an open air gallery showcasing a broad range of work by artists from the town and its surrounds. And
compiled by Ernie Ford Sept 14, 1655. Death of Roger Hart whose family gave Hart Common its name. Sept 23, 1871. Foundation stone laid at Primitive Methodist Chapel, Grove Lane. A collection at the ceremony raised £20. 17p. Sept 24, 1972. Westhoughton
A VANDALISM plagued special school has won its battle for better security despite objections from nearby residents. Greenfold Special School in Farnworth has been forced to spend thousands of pounds clearing up after hooligans who have smashed windows
THREE part-time Horwich firefighters will appear before a disciplinary tribunal next week, amid claims hoax calls were made to boost wages. The three men have been called to a special fire authority committee meeting, following an inquiry into alleged
TRAFFIC wardens could be a thing of the past for motorists in Little Hulton, Walkden, Worsley and Boothstown. But before drivers start celebrating . . . plans are in place for a new team of parking enforcers to move in. Consultation started this week
A MOTHER-of-three has renewed her appeal for businesses to sponsor a parachute jump in aid of a Bolton toddler. Andrea Gregory was so affected by a story in the BEN about two-year-old Nathan Howarth, who suffers from a rare and deadly genetic disorder
HEALTH watchdogs in Bolton have reacted angrily to suggestions that people should pay £10 for a doctor's appointment. A recent survey of GPs shows that a large majority of them think patients should be charged for appointments to stop people not turning
LEIGH Centurions are angling for a prize Salmon! They are hot on the trail of Barrow's flying winger Paul Salmon. They've put out the bait, contract talks are underway, and they now hope to reel him in. Leigh see the teenage speedster as one possible
CANON Slade pupil Esther de Jong was overjoyed with her GCSE results after notching-up an incredible 10 A*s. The 16-year-old had been secretly hoping she might gain a clean sheet of A grades, but never dreamt they would all be A stars. She said: "I'm
A* to G, A* to C in brackets E Abson 10 (10); Lucy Allen 10 (10); Lynsey Allen 10 (10); V Anderson 10 (10); Y Ariff 9 (9); J Armstrong 11 (11); J Armytage 11 (11); P Atkinson 9 (9); V Baghdjian 11 (11); R Bailey 10 (10); L Ball 10 (10); Jacqui Barnes
MEN ARENA, Manchester. October 5 to October 8, Disney On Ice, Jungle Adventures. Tickets £8.50 to £22.50. Also, October 23-24, Robbie Williams. Nov 3, Iron Maiden, tickets £20. Nov 25, Tom Jones, tickets £25.50 and £22, starts 8pm. Ring 0161 930 8000.
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, August 25, 1975 THE cut price petrol war is driving local garages to the wall. The money-off posters which just about every motorist looks for have already spelled the end for several small filling stations in and around
PALACE NIGHTCLUB, Blackpool. Search for the next generation of disco superstars with Talent 2000. Singers, lookalikes, tribute acts, speciality acts, boy and girl groups, dance troupes, disco bands and DJs take their turn on the stage every Thursday night
VICTORIA SQUARE, Bolton. Monday August 28. Victorian Street Fair featuring a variety of stalls and traditional costume. BOLTON CHA RAMBLING CLUB. Tomorrow a walk fo 12 miles from Holcombe Brook to Pilgrims Cross and Buckden Woods. Starts 10.15am. Also
FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK, Bolton Adult Placement and Brindle Lodge Group family fun run/walk, Saturday September 9, 11am start from Leverhulme Park, Athletics' Stadium, Long Lane, Bolton. Choice of around two mile course (runners, joggers and walkers) or short
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun noon to 5pm. Adm free. Ring 0161 831 7454. ASTLEY CHEETHAM ART GALLERY, Trinity Street, Stalybridge. Open Mon to Fri (not Thurs) 1pm to 7.30pm, Sat 9am to 4pm. Tel 0161 338 2708
CHORLEY'S duty chemist between 12 and 1pm on Sunday August 27 will be Boots, 24 Market Walk, Chorley. Weekday out of hours services in the Chorley area are: M D Rimmer, Runshaw Lane, Euxton, (Mon-Fri 5.30-6.30pm). Fishlock's, 6-10 Carrington Centre, Eccleston
BANK holiday chaos has been predicted on roads in and around Bolton this weekend. Motoring groups have tipped the three days to be the busiest this year. And drivers have been told to expect long tailbacks and delays. Not only will many families be making
YOUNG at heart Sarah Piprell enjoyed prime time when Tony Blair dropped her a line to say many happy returns for her 100th birthday. Rivington View Nursing Home, Horwich, saw scenes of celebration yesterday when Sarah's family and friends gathered to
BOLTON turned back time last night for an evening of pure pop nostaglia. A capacity crowd of 700 were shoehorned into the Chicago Rock Cafe in Bridge Street for a triple-bill which was cheesy and proud of it. Many who turned out see Right Said Fred, Jason
BOLTON turned back time last night for an evening of pure pop nostaglia. A capacity crowd of 700 were shoehorned into the Chicago Rock Cafe in Bridge Street for a triple-bill which was cheesy and proud of it. Many who turned out see Right Said Fred, Jason
HEADS of schools all over Bolton were delighted with yesterday's record GCSE results -- and agreed pupils had exceeded expectations. (Don't forget local GCSE results are stored on our special folder on the left link) Pupils at Canon Slade, Bradshaw Brow
CROWN AND CUSHION, Mealhouse Ln, Bolton. The Pub in the Club, 8pm. Open daily for snooker and pool. THE LAMB, Blackburn Rd, Bolton. Pool knockout with cash prize, Tuesdays. VULCAN INN, Junction Rd, Bolton. Pool, Tuesday.
GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bradford Road, Bolton. Thai Boxing Tuesday eves 7pm-8pm. Thai Boxing for children Saturdays, noon to 1pm. Ring Bolton 522568. EAGLEY SPORTS AND LEISURE CLUB, Hough Lane, Bromley Cross. Yoga classes, Thursdays, 8pm-9.30pm.
ANCHOR INN, Union Building, Bolton. Friday and Saturday. SHARMAN ARMS, Halliwell Rd, Bolton. Monday. THE RAILWAY, Bridge St, Ramsbottom. Saturday. THE GREENWOOD, Chorley New Rd, Horwich. Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday. THE LAMB, Blackburn Rd, Bolton
THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432 2117. DUCIE BRIDGE, Corporation St, Mcr, 0161 834 1006. FROG AND BUCKET, Oldham St, Mcr, 0161 236 9805. IGUANA, Manchester Road, Chorlton, 0161
BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Stockport. Ring 0161 432 2117. BURY JAZZ SOCIETY, Mosses Community Centre, Cecil St, Bury. Ring 0161-761 2079. COTTON TREE HOTEL, Prince St, Bolton. Ring 520237. EAGLEY JAZZ CLUB, Eagley Sports Club, Bromley Cross, Bolton. Ring
VARIOUS BOLTON PARKS, Sounds on Sunday Brass Band Concerts. All bands will play between 2pm and 4pm. Admission free. Sunday August 27, Smithills School Band will play in Moss Bank Park. Sunday September 10, Leigh Silver Band will play in Queens Park and
