IT'S no surprise that our council has once again voted to destroy the heritage of this fine town; they have decided to allow the Market Hall to be desecrated. The stall-holders are being kicked out of a building that was built for them and the building
IN reply to L M Punchaby (Bolton Evening News, March 7). I have been campaigning for ages for the "walking green man" to be placed where the blind/partially sighted etc can see to cross safely. Not everyone can see the green light in the middle of the
ON Saturday I was driving along Chorley Old Road when a black Golf flew out of Captains Clough Road, pedal to the metal, not only putting the two occupants in the car at risk, but also driving far too fast to be able to handle an unexpected incident I
A YOUNG biker was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident on a car park at the Reebok Stadium. Christopher Ormesher, aged 14, crashed into a metal chain strung across an access road while he was riding his bike on the car park. Bolton Wanderers manager
WESTHOUGHTON'S two acclaimed bands will perform a joint concert. Wingates Band and Houghton Weavers will appear together at Formby Hall, Atherton, on Friday, April 8. Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7.30pm are available from David Kaye on 01942
HIGHWAYS bosses are warning drivers that Station Road, Blackrod, will be closed for one day on Sunday, March 13, while resurfacing work is carried out. It will take place on either side of the A6 junction, between the access road next to the railway bridge
EXTRA trains will be put on for fans travelling to Bolton Wanderers' FA Cup clash against Arsenal at the Reebok. The game kicks off at 12.15pm and train operator Northern have laid on the following additional services. Two trains from Trinity Street Station
GARY Speed has amassed too much respect for Arsenal down the years to jump on the "Bash the Gunners" bandwagon. Arsene Wenger's men have all but conceded their Premiership title to big-spending Chelsea and are once again counting the cost of failing to
WITH ten games to go to the end of a turbulent season the Shakers are looking to finish with a flourish. While a late run for the play-off places is surely out of the question, there are more than enough tasty encounters in the final fixtures to keep
I HAVE read the front page story in the Bolton Evening News (Wednesday, March 9) regarding a mother's claim on the cleanliness of a hospital ward with a growing sense of shock. The shock was not regarding the allegations against the hospital - which I
EXTRA trains will be put on for fans travelling to Bolton Wanderers' FA Cup clash against Arsenal at the Reebok. The game kicks off at 12.15pm and train operator Northern have laid on the following additional services. Two trains from Trinity Street Station
ORGANISATIONS are gearing up for a major summit to tackle the problem of runaways from minority ethnic groups in the North West. The one-day conference in Manchester, organised by the Apna Choice Group, a partnership of statutory and voluntary agencies
TICKETS for shows at Bolton's Octagon Theatre can now be bought on the internet for the first time. Since its launch in June 2003, the theatre's website has featured an online reservation system, allowing customers to request tickets via a computerised
FAMILIES are being asked to help put the brakes on youngsters who are plaguing their lives by riding illegally on motorcycles. Police chiefs are urging residents to contact them and give them names if they see youngsters riding on roads, paths and parkland
A BOLTON lecturer caught up in an Austrian coach crash which left six British tourists dead and dozens injured says the elderly driver who caused the accident should be spared jail. Don Astley, aged 57, was among 49 holidaymakers who were injured when
MANCHESTER City fans in the Prestwich and Whitefield branch have quickly voiced their opinions following the news that manager Kevin Keegan has left the club. Andy Miles, aged 33, said: "Here we go again, off on a magical mystery tour of who will be our
STUART Pearce has been appointed Manchester City manager until the end of the season at least following Kevin Keegan's departure. The club confirmed Keegan's departure in a statement on Friday morning. "Manchester City football club announces that by
TICKETS for shows at Bolton's Octagon Theatre can now be bought on the internet for the first time. Since its launch in June 2003, the theatre's website has featured an online reservation system, allowing customers to request tickets via a computerised
LORD of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen is to achieve his last remaining acting ambition - by appearing in Coronation Street. The former Bolton School pupil has signed up to appear in 10 episodes of the ITV soap as author Mel Hutchwright, whose books
WESTHOUGHTON'S two acclaimed bands will perform a joint concert. Wingates Band and Houghton Weavers will appear together at Formby Hall, Atherton, on Friday, April 8. Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7.30pm are available from David Kaye on 01942
A 78-year-old man suffered facial injuries when he was assaulted and robbed in Wythenshawe. The pensioner was walking along The Birtles when he was approached from behind and pushed to the ground by a man. The offender stole a chequebook and ran off in
FOUR people were taken to hospital after two car crashes in Hindley. In the first accident, the 21-year-old driver of a Fiat Punto suffered neck and facial injuries after his car was in collision with a Nissan Almera in Hall Lane at 11.20pm on Thursday
A FAMILY told today how their dream holiday on a cruise liner turned into a nightmare. Chris and April Weir, from Bromley Cross, spent around £10,000 on the cruise around the Bahamas for themselves and their three children Rachel, aged 13, Lucy, aged
THE streets are less than three miles away from each other - but in the eyes of house buyers, they are worlds apart. Margrove Chase, Lostock, and Jauncey Street, Deane, are today revealed as Bolton's most expensive and cheapest places to buy a home. Anyone
THOUSANDS of scooter riders will take to the roads around Bolton this weekend for the popular Ginger's Easter Egg Run. The riders will start their trip from Lowton Civic Hall and they make their way to Manchester Children's Hospital to deliver their easter
IN response to Mr I G Whittle (Tuesday, March 8). Sovereignty would most certainly go with an EU yes vote! You should read the Maastricht Treaty, and the European Constitution documents (both readily available on the internet) - they are quite clear and
I DON'T know whether Michael Howard would want to use my story at his press conference, but here it is. I am an 82-year-old diabetic and get much better care and treatment now than at any time in the last 30 years. Since my retirement I have had very
OVER the years I have made some great European friends. When I discussed the EU with them they sighed and said "it is not working". My Greek colleague complains their prices have more than doubled yet salaries haven't risen to reflect these changes. My
A 40-year-old man has died in a house fire in Baguley. Police were called to the house following reports of the blaze in Leven Walk. The fire services put out the blaze and the 40-year-old occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. A police spokeswoman
EURO star Stelios has flashed a warning to Arsenal of the perils of under-estimating the underdog ahead of Saturday's FA Cup showdown with Wanderers. The Reebok star proudly showed off the medal he won when he helped rank outsiders Greece win the European
HERE is the TV schedule for FA Cup sixth round matches on this weekend. Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal, Saturday, March 12, at 12.15pm. Live on BBC1 Southampton v Manchester United, Saturday, 5.15pm. Live on BBC1. Blackburn Rovers v Leicester City, Sunday
THE problems are piling up for Arsene Wenger in the build-up to Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final showdown with Wanderers. Out of the Premiership reckoning and out of the Champions League, the Gunners have now lost their top scorer, Thierry Henry. The inspirational
SAM Allardyce is planning to upset Arsenal with honest graft in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at the Reebok. The Wanderers boss admits it would be reckless to take on the Gunners at their own game. Instead, he will ask his players to repeat the performance
STELIOS was on the wrong end of enough David and Goliath upsets in Greece to know that Arsenal will not be relishing Saturday's FA Cup showdown. Seven successive league titles is proof in itself of the dominance he enjoyed at Olympiakos. But every time
BRADFORD Bulls, who meet Leigh Centurions at Hilton Park on Friday night, have sacked disgraced hooker Ryan Hudson, who will leave Odsal without ever playing a match. The 25-year-old Hudson, who was part of the Great Britain squad 18 months ago, faces
WHO plays - and when FRIDAY Nationwide Conference Canvey Island v Aldershot (7.45pm) TOMOROW FA Challenge Cup Quarter Final Bolton v Arsenal, Sheff Utd Southampton, Brentford v Man Utd Coca-Cola Championship Burnley v Rotherham, Coventry v Cardiff, Crewe
WITH two weeks to go until Good Friday's 'Fill the Ground Day' at Gigg Lane, there's still a massive incentive for the fan or business/organisation that sells the most tickets for the visit of Grimsby Town. Each hard-working recruiter will receive a meal
