A SPECIAL event is being held at the Manchester office of the Institute of Directors on Thursday. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and BDO Stoy Hayward will present the initial findings of an innovative research project
BOLTON diversity consultancy Performance Through Inclusion has appointed Kate Headley to head up its new recruitment division. Mrs Headley moves from Veredus Executive Resourcing where she was associate director with a specific remit in relation to diversity
THE company caught up in the controversy surrounding food contaminated with potentially cancer-causing dye Sudan 1 has said it did not expect to lose money over the affair. Premier Foods, which used chilli powder containing the dye to make Worcester sauce
THE Lancashire Business School at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston is hosting the North West Graduation and Networking event in celebration of the success of 250 entrepreneurs from across the region. The entrepreneurs, from the New Entrepreneur
I REFER to the proposed changes to the Market Hall, the application for which is shortly to be considered by the planning committee. Although approval has been recommended by officers on planning grounds, I trust that the mass of opposition by shoppers
ALL the arguments about the Reebok are getting out of control! Lest we forget that transport is a modern day thing and we all will sooner or later need to use it. As for the complaints about the parking problem around the stadium and on match days, some
1791: The optical telegraph (semaphore machine) was unveiled in Paris. 1836: Texas was proclaimed a republic, independent of Mexico. 1882: Robert MacLean tried unsuccessfully to assassinate Oueen Victoria at Windsor. 1930: Novelist DH Lawrence died in
ONE of Wanderers' most famous supporters has died. Dave Higson, whose legendary catchphrase was "Ding-Dong-Do", collapsed in his driveway in Morris Green on Tuesday morning from a suspected heart attack. His wife Barbara tried to resuscitate him, followed
THE BEST place to start tackling Bolton's litter mountain is in the classroom, say education and enforcement officers. Bolton Council spends £2.5 million a year picking up debris such as sweet wrappers, crisp packets and drinks cans. In a get tough move
BOLTON Stalls for Animals held a sale on Bolton Canopy on February 12 and raised £415 in aid of various charities.
BLACKBURN with Darwen Borough Council is celebrating after gaining almost £4 million to develop new facilities for older people. The money is the Governments extra care housing fund
AN Atherton man has admitted possessing an imitation firearm. Kevin Richardson, of Carr Bank Street, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to the offence which happened on September 27 last year. Richardson, aged 48, was remanded on bail by Liverpool Crown Court
A man from Leigh has admitted a number of drugs offences at Liverpool Crown Court. Lawrence Heaton pleaded guilty to possessing heroin with intent and seven offences of supplying the drug in September and October last year. Heaton, aged 40, of Glover
HIGH school pupils Lucy and Emily Blakeway travelled to Westminster on Wednesday to talk to MPs about issues affecting young people. The two pupils from George Tomlinson School in Kearsley were due to meet local MP Dr Brian Iddon, Rt Hon Peter Hain MP
A HIT-and-run motorcyclist who left a 14-year-old boy with a broken leg is being hunted by police. The teenager was skateboarding with friends on Deal Street, Bury, when a yellow off-road motorbike sped down the street on one wheel and hit him and a friend
POLICE are launching a fresh appeal following a serious road accident which has left a 17-year-old girl in a critical condition. The teenager, from Hindley, suffered serious injuries after being hit by a Toyota Previa in Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes
A 21-YEAR-OLD man accused of a late night sex attack on a 14-year-old schoolgirl in Waterfoot last December has denied the assault. Stephen Ainscow, who lived in Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, before moving to Bolton, pleaded not guilty at Burnley Crown
Manchester United captain Roy Keane has walked free from court after being cleared of assaulting a "lippy" teenager who swore at him in the street. The football star had been accused of grabbing the 16-year-old round the neck, swinging a punch and shouting
Men are better savers than women, stashing away around 50 per cent more cash, according to a report out on Wednesday. The National Savings and Investments Winter Savings Survey revealed the best savers are male, single, full-time workers and 16 to 24-
A BUSINESSMAN was left counting the cost after vandals smashed 17 windows at his fireplace centre. Mr Simon Fenton, a director of North West Fireplace Centre, Over Hulton, arrived to open up for the day and found someone had used a scaffolding pole from
Plans for Quality Bus Corridors in and around Bolton can be seen in libraries and supermarkets during March. The aim of the corridors is to encourage more people to travel by public transport. There are two "super" routes - from Bolton to Irlam o'th'
FORMER pupils of Bolton's old Blackrod Secondary Modern were seen reliving school day memories on television on Tuesday night. The school, which today is Rivington and Blackrod High School, was featured on the documentary "At the Chalkface", one of the
SAM Allardyce will ask his players for an action replay of their Premiership victory over Arsenal, when they go head to head with the Gunners for a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. The Champions booked the Reebok date when they beat Sheffield United
WANDERERS cut admission prices for next week's FA Cup sixth round tie, even before they knew who they will be playing or when the game will be played. They are hoping the price reduction will help them fill the Reebok on the weekend of March 12 and 13
IT will come as no satisfaction to Sam Allardyce but Wanderers were the victims of a revenge attack when they came off the rails at Newcastle. Big Sam was bitterly disappointed with his team's second half performance at St James' Park on Sunday, admitting
AFTER deep thought, I have turned down the offer of appearing on "Stars and their Doubles." The lookalike calendar will be released shortly as in the earlier "news". I have no control over these but if you require one, they are £9.99 each and I will be
ON Monday on BBC1 7.30pm is a programme entitled "Inside Out". For ardent fans only, there is a piece on the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships held at Ramsbottom last weekend. I will be included in the piece as Sven! Not a great Sven role, but
YOU are probably up to date with the fact that there ae two England friendlies planned against Portugal on February 18 and Sweden on March 31. The draw is at lunchtime on Sunday, November 31. I am at a "football party" in Bradford on December 20. From
IT'S been a busy few weeks recently with filming for ITV and a big corporate function in Bradford. The calendar is now out and we will be glad of a break over the Christmas period. The filming for ITV was for a review of the year and I understand that
HI folks. Bet you thought the Sven thingy was over! I don't think so, and I believe there's quite a time to run yet. What a busy weekend it has been with three gigs. On Friday evening it was a Sportsman's dinner at Bolton Open Golf Club and on Sunday,
THE Oscars are traditionally a night when the stars step out in their glad rags having spent a couple of days getting ready - hours with the make-up artists, hairdresser, stylist. For the most part, they tend to get it right but, as always, a couple do
FORMER pupils of Bolton's old Blackrod Secondary Modern were seen reliving school day memories on television on Tuesday night. The school, which today is Rivington and Blackrod High School, was featured on the documentary "At the Chalkface", one of the
TICKETS for the engage Super League Grand Final are now on general sale. The championship deciding game - which has attracted a sell out crowd of over 65,500 for the past two seasons - takes place on Saturday, October 15, at Old Trafford, Manchester.
MR Shaw! I shall tell you why you had to push your way around shops on Saturdays in the good old days! Sunday opening was unheard of, people spent the day at home with their families and shopped on Saturdays. Parking was easy, the town wasn't covered
THE wife of the former Bolton hospital Chief Executive John Brunt has switched from handing out medicines to delivering babies. The mid-life career change for Debbie Brunt came about the time her husband John took early retirement as boss of the NHS Trust
THE man who witnessed the last moments of some of Britain's most infamous murderers will be the subject of a new book. Albert Pierrepoint was Britain's last hangman who guided murderers such as Ruth Ellis and Timothy Evans and the Second World War traitor
TROUBLESHOOTING talks are being held to improve passenger safety at Adlington train station. Concerns have been voiced by residents, following numerous incidents of vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Now, rail bosses, the neighbourhood watch, the town
WEDNESDAY evenings need no longer be dull for 11 to 26 year olds - when Turton Young Farmers start holding weekly meetings. The meetings will be held in St James' Church Hall, Edgworth, at 8pm, and are open to farmers and everyone else. The varied plans
ONE of Wanderers' most famous supporters has died. Dave Higson, whose legendary catchphrase was "Ding-Dong-Do", collapsed in his driveway in Morris Green on Tuesday morning from a suspected heart attack. His wife Barbara tried to resuscitate him, followed
ROCK superstars Coldplay are heading for Bolton this summer, confirming the Reebok Stadium as a top venue for the world's best music acts. The band, who have sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, will end their series of UK headline shows with two
A TOWN hall employee claims he was victimised after accusing his boss of breaching the council's code of conduct by accepting tickets to watch a premiership soccer match. Bernard Summers complained after Stuart Knight went on the hospitality trip organised
DRIVERS travelling on the northbound M6 between junctions 33 and 34 have experienced further disruption after a second major accident in 24 hours. The same stretch of carriageway, near Lancaster, was blocked until late Tuesday after two lorries collided
COMPANIES are being given a unique chance to meet with experts in business at a free event in Salford next month. Chapel Street Business Group will hold its second "Meet the Experts" event on March 9, playing host to a number of well-established gurus
A BOLTON-based construction firm with more than 107 years of history has landed two major refurbishment contracts which total more than £21.5 million. G&J Seddon, which is one of the North West's largest construction companies, has embarked on a £20
BOLTON Wanderers Football Club has received a prestigious business award for investing in its work force. The Investors in People Standard aims to encourage business improvement through a company's people. Phil Gartside, chairman of Bolton Wanderers,
I HAVE been parking on the Octagon car park for years, displaying a disabled badge, then the parking was free. Suddenly the goal posts were altered, making it illegal to park, unless in a marked bay. Fair enough, if a sign had been displayed on entering
I AM pleased that the Council is using undercover environmental officers in Horwich, to try to sort out the problems of the poop scoop cheats (February 24). I wish the council would send one of their officers to Astley Bridge to find out who are the inconsiderate
WITH reference to Harry O'Byrne's reluctance to adhere to BCG rules on smoking (Play the Game, Thursday, February 24), can I first say crown green bowls is a sport, and as such should be treated that way - we don't see Kelly Holmes or Ryan Giggs nipping
With regards to the letter by Mr D James - he made some very valid points in his argument. However, was it not the UN resolution to find weapons of mass destruction and actually NOT bomb the living daylights out of the country? I believe that Saddam Hussain
READERS have been acquainting me with some more of the stars who performed at Bolton's Odeon cinema in the early 1960s. They included Dusty Springfield, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins, the Searchers, the Kinks, Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and Gerry and
10 years ago from the Evening News March 2, 1995: Lonely hearts are being offered the chance to find Mr and Mrs Right - at a Bolton supermarket. Singles shopping nights called "Love in the Aisles" are to be launched at Asda's Bolton store. "There is no
ONE of Wanderers' most famous supporters has died. Dave Higson, whose legendary catchphrase was "Ding-Dong-Do", collapsed in his driveway in Morris Green on Tuesday morning from a suspected heart attack. His wife Barbara tried to resuscitate him, followed
MOTORISTS suffered delays on Wednesday morning after a pile-up involving three cars and a lorry closed one lane of the M61. The crash happened at 7.50am on the M61 northbound between junction 1 and junction 2 of the motorway. The carriageway was quickly
A WOMAN , accused of stealing £13,000 belonging to The Card Factory shop in Leigh has appeared at Liverpool Crown Court. Sandra Munro, aged 39, of Eldon Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, is alleged to have stolen the money in June and July last year. She had
RUNNERS taking part in this year's Great Manchester Run on Sunday, May 22nd, are being asked to consider raising money for world renowned cancer hospital Christies. Last year almost 16,000 runners took part in the 10 kilometre race, raising an incredible
A POST mortem examination will be carried out into the death of a man hit by a train. Nigel Howarth was killed instantly following the collision south of Lostock Station at 7pm on Monday night. A file has been passed to the coroner and an inquest is expected
AN estimated 52,000 cars in Greater Manchester are untaxed - the equivalent of £6.5 million worth of unpaid duty. The DVLA will be visiting the Trafford Centre on March 5 with an advice surgery designed to help tackle the problem of car tax evasion. The
A MAN who shared drugs with a friend on a night out in Blackpool has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Mark McCloskey and his companion Barry Bowen were arrested when police in the resort became suspicious about their behaviour. McCloskey, aged 29
WANDERERS have adopted a supermarket-style buy-one-get-one-half-price ticket deal in an attempt to boost crowds for their bid to qualify for European competition next season. Fans buying tickets for the Premiership game against Norwich City on Saturday
WELL the deed has been done and the draw made. First match to be against France....let's see! I am to film for ITV on Wednesday the 10th. This was originally to be in London, but the company have kindly changed it to Manchester. I am to work with Matthew
RADCLIFFE Borough have made a double defensive signing - including the son of Ipswich Town boss Joe Royle. Stainton Park boss Kevin Glendon has been keen to boost his squad, which has recently been decimated with suspensions and injuries, and has acted
SHAKERS boss Graham Barrow has ignored calls from a section of angry Shakers supporters for him to resign. The beleaguered manager, who has found his hands tied by the struggling club's financial restrictions, claims those fans do not fully understand
THE first of many inspections on the cleanliness of the Royal Bolton Hospital was carried out this week. As part of the national Think Clean Day, the hospital's infection control team began their first internal cleanliness audit on ward A4. The audit
POLICE in Bolton say new government guidelines to name and shame adults and children who get anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOS) will benefit law-abiding citizens. The Home Office has urged police and councils to publicise the identity of offenders who
MORE care homes in Bolton could close following the latest council announcement on fees for residents. Owners have warned that an increase in fees paid to them by the council is not enough to stop more homes closing. Seven homes in Bolton have closed
A WOMAN was shot as she attempted to push a baby to safety when masked raiders fired at police and passers-by during a bank robbery. A Manchester Crown Court jury heard that Mrs Hunt went into action to protect the child as the three masked men opened
THE death of the 11-year-old daughter of a vice girl killer was "extremely unlikely" to have been through natural causes, a murder jury was told. Phyllis Porter was found in bed, face down on a pillow in November, 1996, and an inquest into her death recorded
HISTORIC Manchester department store Kendals, which was founded in 1833 is to be renamed after its parent company. Kendals, in Deansgate, will be renamed House of Fraser in autumn 2005 in line with the group's "policy" reports BBC Manchester
AN estimated 52,000 cars in Greater Manchester are untaxed - the equivalent of £6.5 million worth of unpaid duty. The DVLA will be visiting the Trafford Centre on March 5 with an advice surgery designed to help tackle the problem of car tax evasion. The
Plans for Quality Bus Corridors in and around Bolton can be seen in libraries and supermarkets during March. The aim of the corridors is to encourage more people to travel by public transport. There are two "super" routes - from Bolton to Irlam o'th'
BOLTON Octagon director Mark Babych presents a trilogy of plays at the Library Theatre in Manchester. He directs Chris O'Connell's Street trilogy - Car, Raw and Kid - between March 15 and 19. The plays portray the vulnerable and the violent as they lash
