TAXI driver Jack Chamberlain gave up after 20 years when a youth gave him trouble late at night in Bolton. Rather than fight him for a £1.50 fare - as the passenger suggested - Jack drove his black cab to Bolton police station to get it sorted out. But
AMBITIOUS schemes to revive two transport systems of the past could be part of Bolton's plans to launch the 21st century. Work is going on to restore the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal to navigable standard and to make it into a major tourist attraction
A HEARTBROKEN son has described how he saw his father thrown across the room after suffering a fatal electric shock while putting up the Christmas tree lights. As reported in last night's BEN, Martin Mojsej , 35, was electrocuted as he used an extension
DETECTIVES are warning Christmas party revellers to take care about how they get home after discovering a bogus taxi driver had previously been convicted of rape. Police in Swinton last week stopped a car being used for private hire even though it was
THE National Cricket Association coaching award course will begin on Wednesday, January 10, and continue for approximately eleven weeks, between 7-9pm. The course, at Rivington and Blackrod Sports Centre in Horwich, will include the National Vocation
AMBULANCE men in Bolton could take industrial action over proposed cuts in ambulance cover at night. The move follows the announcement by Greater Manchester Ambulance Service that to help meet demand at peak times during the day the number of ambulances
LOCAL cricket was saddened this week by news of the death of Eagley's Ray Lee, aged 64. Ray joined Eagley in 1959 after having played his early cricket at Astley Bridge. He took more wickets, 900, in the 2nd team than any other bowler. He played at Horwich
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to close two town centre toilet blocks will put people off coming to Bolton, it was claimed today. Campaigners say the "deplorable" plans would be bad for business by deterring shoppers and other visitors from coming to Bolton.
THREE YEAR OLD Shaun Smith is a happy little boy with a smile a mile wide. But he suffers from cerebral palsy and is unable to do anything for himself. He can't co-ordinate limbs, cannot control normal bodily functions and needs 24 hour care. He can stand
LEIGH Centurions RL Club is really going to town this Christmas with the opening of a new shop in the Bradshawgate shopping arcade. The new outlet will be open for business on Friday, December 8 and will stock a whole range of club and RL souvenirs. "
SIR: In your issue of November 22 you printed an article on the matter of the proposed Red Moss tip and the attitude of Tom Sackville, our MP. There is an implication in this letter that we wish to refute categorically. I have in front of me a letter
SIR: Your reporting of the sod cutting ceremony for the new Bolton Wanderers' all-seater stadium at Red Moss was not accurate. Your report said that a hotel, retail park, housing estate, multiple cinema, rail halt will all be developed, but failed to
GREATER Manchester Under 16s had to be satisfied with a 3-3 draw against Merseyside in their FA Premier League Northern Counties group match at Ashton United FC. Jonathan Monks (Salford), Leon Mills (Manchester) and Mike Ryan (Stockport) were the GMC
ATHERTON LR take on Congleton Town at Crilly Park tomorrow in the UniBond Division One knowing that only three points will be good enough to maintain an outside chance of the title. Rovers have lost ground over the last month with disappointing defeats
CROWN and Cushion owner Greg Mullins has apologised to fans who turned up for Wednesday's aborted gig by former Damned front-man David Vanian. At the last minute Vanian and his Phantom Chords, featuring ex-Sisters of Mercy babe Patricia Morris, cancelled
A BOLTON housing chief fears that new Government legislation could force the homeless back to the days of "Cathy Come Home." Housing committee chairman Cllr Brian Iddon, hit out at proposals which would take the responsibility to look after the homeless
BOLTON'S 100,000 council tax payers are set for a massive rise in bills in April. Council chiefs fear that spending figures released yesterday by the Government mean that bills will go up around 11pc. They are also set to make cuts of £5 million in services
PRESIDENT Clinton's visit to Northern Ireland has been an unqualified success on all fronts. The size and warmth of his reception testified to the personal popularity of the world's most powerful man. But more importantly, his visit has underpinned the
25 YEARS AGO "PERMISSIVE parties with the accent on drinking and gaiety often have venereal disease as a side effect." That is the opinion of the Rev. C.R. Butlin, Vicar of St. Peter's Church, Halliwell, who in his parish magazine appeals to parishioners
TIME ran out for Wanderers today in the race to sign Scott Sellars before the High Noon transfer deadline. But talks will continue over the weekend in the hope of finalising a deal that will bring the Newcastle midfield ace to Burnden early next week.
A FRENCH company has bought out Abal Engineering Ltd. Bolton-based managing director Stan Heginbotham says the Trafford Park company, which makes components for the truck and trailer industry, has recently enjoyed the highest profitability for years.
BOLTON'S consumer watchdogs have enrolled a new recruit to get the toy safety message over to Christmas present buyers. Huggy the giant teddy bear will be joining the team from Trading Standards to point out the potential pitfalls and dangers and to make
TWO Bolton firemen became TV news stars as grateful Ukrainians put them under the spotlight during a mercy mission. Residents in Chernigov are still suffering the devastating aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Divisional fire officer Phil Nuttall
BOLTON Cricket Club and two other top North West teams have been told they are not good enough to join the Lancashire League. And the decision has left the progessive Green Lane club angry and disappointed. It was two years ago that the league decided
FOR HELP Give me truth drug to prove I'm innocent A CONVICTED hijacker serving a 15-year jail term has been raising money to finance his campaign for freedom - while on home leave from prison. Wayne Shaw, dubbed the "hooded hijacker" after a series of
FAMILIES come to the fore at Christmas. The traditional family gathers together to celebrate the occasion, creating that unique atmosphere as only your family can. Sadly, families these days don't come as they do on Christmas cards. They're often complicated
EUROPE'S best stock car drivers are represented by Hollands' Toon Schutt this Sunday at Bolton Greyhound Stadium when a host of the sports top drivers including World Champion Rob Speak compete the F2 end of season "Revenge Stakes" finale. Schutt, Europe's
TONGAN international Jimmy Veikoso will make his home debut when Leigh meet bottom club Highfield at Hilton Park on Sunday. And Leigh chairman Mick Higgins is urging fans to come along and see a star of the future. The centre has been the outstanding
PRIME Minister John Major reveals the sweet side of his nature in a Bolton cookery book that goes on sale tomorrow. But political opponents Tony Blair and Paddy Ashdown are shown to be suckers for savouries in the fund-raising recipe book compiled by
NON-PLAYING captain Mark Patterson has sounded the battle cry as Wanderers prepare to face their most devoted fans and fiercest critics. Suspension keeps the Darwen Terrier out of tomorrow's Burnden clash with Frank Clark's Forest. So, instead of rolling
