BOLTON'S bird lovers have been keeping their feathered friends alive throughout the winter by filling bird tables with a range of gourmet delights. And, according to a survey by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, 47 different species of birds have chosen to make
I' M not too fussed about the Millennium. I'll probably go to bed early on New Year's Eve and read my library book. What I do find an exciting prospect, however, is the year 2001. For on January 1st of that year I've arranged to meet a woman called Velma
TRANSPORT bosses have announced better rail services for Greater Manchester after striking a deal with train operator First North Western. Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority reached a negotiated decision to allow First North Western to axe
A YOUNG boy triggered off a scare when he discovered what is thought to have been a live bullet lying on the pavement outside his home. Jonathan Mason, aged seven, of Higher Swan Lane, Great Lever, was playing out with friends, in the back street close
BOLTON is bracing itself for an exciting day of exotic entertainment with news that the Streets Ahead Festival is coming to town. Street performers from all over the globe will converge on Bolton town centre on Sunday, May 30. Streets Ahead is a month-long
I WOULD like to add my comments in answer to Mr R Liptrott of Tonge Fold who expressed my sentiments entirely. I work as a shop assistant in the Market Hall and can verify the waste of time late night shopping is. People want to be at home with their
WHEN one considers how much is spent in such places as Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, it is appalling that such a huge organisation fails to provide public toilets. The same applies to the majority of stores in the North-west. It is a disgrace. What does
A CATERING boss has offered to meet residents objecting to his plans for a new office and distribution centre near their homes. Central Catering managing director Alec Bowman claims his plan for new premises on Pelham Street, Morris Green, could bring
THROUGH this column, may I ask that every shop or service has a regular supply of donor cards on the counter to pick up? May I also say that, if anyone carries the card, they also put a note on it to ask to be taken to the nearest cold storage section
I OFTEN wonder when reading of the plans to make our town more beautiful, why do the people concerned never do anything to enhance that old building on Marsden Road - the fire station of the past? I am not aware of whether it was purchased by anyone since
OLD socialists George Robertson and Robin Cook are turning out to be unexpectedly good in a crisis. Most people feel the Defence and Foreign Secretaries are acquitting themselves well in the latest Balkan conflict. The former left wing agitators have
THIS letter is to say a big thank you to the lady whose story on 'Child Abuse' appeared in Friday night's Bolton Evening News on March 26. It took me nearly all night to read the story because I did a lot of crying. That story really hit home because,
CHILDREN paying tribute to the 10-year-old boy who died in a drowning tragedy at a Little Lever canal, are now putting their own lives at risk. And this morning, the family of John Hardman urged children and parents to take heed of their heartfelt pleas
AT last we have a scheme to get rid once and for all of the dereliction and eyesore at Blackhorse, Kearsley, at no cost to the council. We would be able to shop on our own doorstep - no waiting for buses or taxis; surely a convenience for hundreds of
I AM very angry with the Liberal Democrats and in particular Mr Wilkinson for spreading fear throughout Westhoughton as a means of getting back on to Bolton Council. I am one of the residents who received one of these Liberal leaflets saying that Bolton
LANCASHIRE youngster Andrew Flintoff has earned his reward for his flamboyant innings during England's opening warm-up match by being selected for today's day-night match against a strong Pakistan A line-up. The 21-year-old was regarded very much as a
ONCE the clocks have been changed, we are ready to Spring forward into the countryside! Apart from the obvious fact that the April countryside around Bolton will see an increase in birdsong and the number of flowers in bloom, there are other signs to
A CALL has been made to broadcasting minister Janet Anderson to give all pensioners a concessionary £5 TV licence. Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle tackled the Rossendale and Darwen MP in the Commons when she stressed the unfairness of the current scheme. Pensioners
BOLTON social services bosses are set to get almost £200,000 to boost services to help one of the most disadvantaged groups in society. The council is optimistic its bid for new funding from the Government should see around £192,000 more invested in services
BOLTON MP David Crausby is sponsoring Commons moves to force the Government to give an annual report on pensions for servicemen. The proposal would require a yearly summary of the situation on service pensions, war pensions and war widows pensions. Improve
LEE Turner is a well-mannered 21 year old who looks young for his age... But his boyish face belies the fact that Lee has probably lived more than most people twice his age. Already, Lee has broken all ties with his family, slept on the streets, joined
DRIVING test organisers have been swamped by calls from learner drivers trying to book in ahead of a new style test which starts on May 4. The new practical driving test, administered by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), is to be introduced to improve
COLIN Todd is determined not to let international calls undermine Wanderers' promotion hopes. The Reebok boss is resigned to being without Mark Fish at Watford next Saturday, when the South African defender will be on African Nations Cup duty in Gabon
A SPECIAL unit to help Bolton's schoolgirl mums complete their education has been praised by inspectors. Ofsted found that girls at the Young Mums Unit did better at their lessons than at school and more often than not left with GCSEs under their belt
IT is with the utmost sadness and regret to hear that Mr R Salem is leaving the Royal Bolton Hospital. He is the most caring, kind doctor you could wish to meet. Having had a double mastectomy performed by Mr Salem 10 years ago, who with his skill and
EDUCATION minister David Blunkett may investigate the axing of a school bus service. Angry parents and pupils from Our Lady's RC Primary School, Aspull, are still fighting for the reinstatement of the seat-belted school bus service which was discontinued
A LEADING Tory councillor claims Bolton Council has agreed a massive 20 per cent rise in sport centre charges at a meeting behind closed doors. Conservative Deputy Leader Cllr John Walsh has demanded an investigation into claims that as well as a standard
I WOULD like to hear from others who have switched to one supplier of gas and electricity which seemed to us a sensible idea in view of all the savings we were to inherit. We opted to stay with British Gas. Our direct debit for 1989-99 was £23.50 per
WITH reference to the NSPCC article in the BEN (March 25, pages 28/29) - 'Opening our eyes to the horror of child abuse' - then reading the report on page five that Judge Geake had allowed a sex offender to walk free. It makes one wonder what is happening
PLANNERS have been swamped with letters of objections to a homes plan in Lostock . A bid by Crosby Homes to bulldoze a detached house on Regent Road and build a further 11 dwellings was given the go-ahead yesterday. Despite more than 54 letters against
KARATE expert Vincent Fowler got a real kick out of his latest martial arts success. The 31-year-old from St Helens Road, Bolton, vowed to dedicate his performance at a national competition on Sunday to his auntie, who died last week. He said that lifting
Music & dance Sunday CEILI Dancing with Michael Kierans, St Edmund's Church Hall, off Deansgate, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Monday BOLTON Music Service is holding various activities at different centres. At Bolton Music Centre, The Deane School, New York, Bolton
