It may surprise Mr Devlin, (Your views, November 11), to learn that I do understand the law concerning C S gas, and I do understand that Mr Patel, was, in fact, breaking that law. I understand too the law on self defence and the protection of our families
TO celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Tamla Motown record label and the 25th anniversary of the opening of the famous Wigan Casino Soul Club there's a special event taking place tonight in Radcliffe Civic Suite. Brian Rae and Martyn Ellis, both original
The angel A blinding light shone from above Its very essence purest love Enraptured by this ecstasy I knew an angel dwelt with me. Enchanted by a state of grace A cherished presence in this place Sacred visions before my eyes Seraphic hosts in heavenly
THE Nick Jackson Band are continuing their regular performances at the Farmer's Arms, despite the recent departure of mandolin man Graham Clarke and backing singer Andrea Glass. Jacko and the remaining members -- drummer Ben Jackson and bassman John Wilkinson
I LIVE rather more than three streets away from "the Drop In Centre" at Hunger Hill, their words, not mine, and have been following this saga with great interest. I also live quite happily in a former council house, but had this centre opened opposite
ANDY Greaves, senior sales assistant at Barton Grange Garden Centre, Bolton, has been short-listed for the 1998 Nurseryman & Garden Centre Awards to be presented at an Oscar-like gala dinner in London on December 1. Andy was selected in the Young
WHAT on earth are the managers of Crompton Place thinking about, displaying (yet again) Edward the Elephant? Personally, I, for one, am sick of the sight of him. I don't know what anybody else thinks. R Grundy Lancaster Close, Bolton Converted for the
COUNCILLORS have given the green light to a £1.5m package of improvements on council housing estates in the Leigh area. At a meeting of the Wigan Housing Committee, spending plans for carrying out major environmental schemes, improving several hundred
A very big thank you for the prize which arrived the other day. Teabags for a year, and I never expected so many! Also, a great day out was enjoyed at the Celebrity Golf Tournament for which I won six tickets. Mrs B Greenhalgh Blenheim Road, Bolton Converted
LEE Potter is in plaster after a bitter-sweet appearance in Wanderers Reserves' 5-1 defeat by Port Vale last night. The young striker scored in the first minute but went off before half-time with a leg injury, which proved to be a cracked fibula. Converted
A PUB landlady says she was devastated when Bolton Council disposed of the ashes of a man she considered to be "family". Lilian Longmire, 62, of the Sweet Green Tavern in Crook Street, Bolton, wanted to put the ashes of David Jameson, known as Big Nick
THE case of two Bolton schoolchildren who fell sick during their GCSE exams has provoked a campaign to change the rules in time for next year's entrants. Under the current system, a candidate must complete at least 35 per cent of the examination to be
WHEN you are as desperate for a win as Wanderers are at the moment, you could do without having to beat the meanest defence in Division One and the rising star of English goalkeeping. But that's the daunting task facing the Bolton attack at Portman Road
BOLTON has won the race to buy the town's most famous painting, the BEN can exclusively reveal today. Bolton-born Thomas Moran's "Nearing Camp on the Upper Colorado River" will be "back home" next week after a last-minute drama today led to a fund-raising
MAY I draw your attention to how well our elderly people are treated in Millview Nursing Home in Bolton (Victoria House). I visited my mother's sister in Millview two years ago, who has since passed on. I thought to myself what a nice, clean, spacious
ANDREW Jackson, a Year 8 pupil at Harper Green School, Farnworth, will attend a special ceremony in Westminster Abbey next month, where he will receive a Child of Courage award from the Duchess of Kent. Last Easter, Andrew saw his little brother engulfed
BOLTON'S race against time to "Bring the Moran Home" hangs in the balance today -- but with only £32,500 to find, the painting is now within the town's grasp. Following a high-profile campaign, eleventh-hour donations from a wide variety of sources have
BIG-hearted Christine Hough's kindness was rewarded when she sampled the high life at a top London hotel. The Bolton woman was among a select few who were chosen to receive a prestigious honour from the British Red Cross. Nominated by the Bolton Evening
NEIL Warnock has thrown Dean Kiely's cap into the ring as a possible replacement for Peter Schmeichel at Manchester United. The Bury No 1 has returned from international duty with the Republic of Ireland, for whom he was on the subs bench for Wednesday's
BIG-hearted Christine Hough's kindness was rewarded when she sampled the high life at a top London hotel. The Bolton woman was among a select few who were chosen to receive a prestigious honour from the British Red Cross. Nominated by the Bolton Evening
JON Newsome has told his new team-mates to stay together, stay confident and look for a helping hand from Lady Luck at Ipswich tomorrow. The Sheffield Wednesday centre-back goes straight into the Wanderers defence at Portman Road under no illusions and
What next? We had "I beg your pardon", "Eh" and "You what". Now see what we have got. Must get with it, before it's too late. To be addressed by a complete stranger as "Mate". "Basically" has come to stay. Didn't think I would see the day. We've got "
AN 82-year-old woman was pinned down in her armchair by raiders who burst into her home last night. The gang of four men bundled her into the living room of the house in Sadler Street, Great Lever. Then one of the men pushed her down into a chair and
HOSPITAL staff have been "ticked off" by patients 59 times in the past three months, but the vast majority appreciate the job they do. A report presented to Bolton Hospitals Trust board revealed 59 letters of complaint were sent between July 1 and the
There is an old proverb which states -- "Speech is the picture of the mind." Without words the pictures are fleeting with no substance. Precisely the effect that the Albert Halls' sound system had on my senses while attending Bolton Premier AODS's musical
POLICE are investigating allegations that control room tapes were tampered with during a high-profile probe into ambulance communications failures. The investigation within Greater Manchester Ambulance Service (GMAS) was launched when a land line failure
BOLTON'S Christmas Lights Parade is set to be a seasonal sensation with a clutch of new giant figures. The Sainsbury's-sponsored event will include new features such as Santa's sled for the parade through the town centre. New characters from British Gas
25 YEARS AGO ANOTHER of Bolton's town centre stores is to close within the next few weeks. The premises of Battersby's (Bolton) Ltd., the Newport Street furniture store and supermarket, will be sold by auction on Wednesday, December 12. Recently it was
MANY people will be shocked at our story tonight about the 86-years-old Little Lever pensioner who was robbed of thousands of pounds. Shocked because of the basic cruelty of an attack on an elderly person suffering from senile dementia. And shocked because
TONIGHT (Friday, November 20): Oscars, Victoria Square, Bolton (Jack Hammer). The Gypsy's Tent, Spa Road, Bolton (Wet Fish Groovers). Bulls Head, Bury Road, Bolton (Body Metal). Band on the Wall, Manchester (FunMental). Witchwood, Ashton-u-Lyne (Mook)
ON REMEMBRANCE Sunday, I visited the war memorial at the former Horwich Loco Works, to await the wreath-laying ceremony. It looked magnificent. I would like to sincerely thank Mr Ken Chaisty, for voluntarily painting the surrounding railings, and Heaton
THEATRE,MUSIC AND DANCE WESTHOUGHTON Folk Club will be joined by Chris While and Julie Matthews at Westhoughton Golf Club, Long Island at 8.15pm. THE Bolton Group of the Ramblers' Association is holding a ceilidh at St Philips Church Hall at 8pm. For
THE ROSE & Crown came recommended -- so our expectations were high. Driving over the moors, we were looking forward to some "informal dining in pleasant surroundings", as this Edgworth establishment advertises. But first impressions were disappointing
THESE performances of a classic Agatha Christie play are dedicated to the memory of Joan Hickson, who died recently. Her television portrayal of spinster sleuth Miss Marple is firmly etched on the memory and this ghostly image will hang over amateur productions
LEIGH is in the grip of FA Cup fever as fans swamped Hilton Park when tickets for the Cup replay against Fulham went on sale. Within 24 hours all RMI's 5,500 allocation were sold and if Fulham fans take up all their 2000 tickets, Tuesday's game will be
THE ALMOST unbelievable arrogance of Cllr Peter Johnston, and the dismissive, superior attitude he displays to the residents he purports to represent is unfortunately only too common among his political cronies. Many would not agree that the money wasted
A BOLTON pub has gone hi-tech in a bid to find out more about its past. The Dog and Partridge has gone on-line and hooked up to the internet to spread the word to computer users. And ironically the hi-tech move could help the pub regulars unearth more
PENNY Junor's controversial book may well be revealing about Prince Charles, but a Bolton teacher is able to turn the tables on her to disclose her "pet" secrets. In fact, thanks to the growing reputation of Deane School Farm, teacher Fred Tyldesley has
AN elderly Little Lever man who has never trusted banks has been robbed of more than £20,000 life savings he stored away in his bedroom. Three thugs stole the hidden haul of cash after attacking the 86-year-old pensioner in his hallway. The money was
A HEADTEACHER has described his staff as his "dream team" for helping to advance a Bolton school. Headteacher of Hayward School John Heaton, praised teachers at a prizegiving evening for getting the best out of all their pupils. And former pupil Dr Atcha
RESIDENTS of a Bolton sheltered housing scheme say they have been left so scared after a spate of break-ins, they are barricading themselves in their flats with their own furniture. Elderly residents of Vermont Street, off Chorley Old Road, have been
JON Newsome has told his new team-mates to stay together, stay confident and look for a helping hand from Lady Luck at Ipswich tomorrow. The Sheffield Wednesday centre-back goes straight into the Wanderers defence at Portman Road under no illusions and
A WELL-known Bolton paints company is helping to bring a splash of colour to the United Arab Emirates. W & J Leigh & Co of Kestor Street owns 49 per cent of a joint venture company in Sharjah -- Al Gurg Leigh's Paints (AGLP). The Easa Al Gurg
MOST of Bolton's part-time soldiers will be able to keep posts within the forces, Army bosses have pledged. As reported last night, one of Bolton's two Territorial Army units is being closed as part of the national review. Despite the closure of the Derby
ENVIRONMENTAL health chiefs in Bolton have warned they will take action against tattooists and body piercers who fail to keep to strict health guidelines. They are set to train an officer from their health and safety unit to patrol businesses which involve
A BOLTON family have received a royal thankyou for their efforts in raising cash for Christie Hospital. David and Marjorie Pilkington, of Fairfields, Dunscar, and David's mother Carmen have received gold badges and certificates of appreciation from the
A BOLTON highways chief today welcomed moves to give more power to lollipop people. The Government has tightened a loophole which in the past has meant that patrols can only escort school age children across the road. In theory, it has meant that a parent
DUE to the increasing recognition that many people are affected psychologically to a greater or lesser degree by abortion, readers may like to know that the charity, "Life", has extended its pregnancy care work to offer a free and confidential post-abortion
Sun Nov 22: Nash, 15 Devon Street (9am to 10pm); Landmark, 12 Chorley New Road (9am - 1pm and 2pm - 11pm); Cohens, 576 Blackburn Road (9am to 10pm); Sykes, 328 St Helens Road (11am to 1pm); Gordons, 193 Bolton Road, Kearsley (noon to 1pm); Heatons, 228
