THE new Bolton Arena tennis centre, which is being built at Middlebrook, is set to bring a multi-million pound boost to the town's economy. Council chiefs estimate that Bolton can expect to cash in by up to £2 million every time a major tournament is
IN only his second fight as a professional, Danny Rushton from Leigh has been crowned British heavy weight champion in one of the country's most controversial sports. The 27-year-old martial arts instructor has won the Japanese 'Rings Rules' British Heavyweight
A NEW community group in Clayton Brook has called on local people to help raise cash for a new sports pavilion in the village. The Clayton Brook sports pavilion action team says it wants the entire community to back the plan, which will see £1,200 spent
Rossendale 2 Brookfields 5 BROOKFIELDS hockey team travelled to wild and windy East Lancashire for an epic match and started where they left off last week by scoring within the first two minutes. The ball was taken up the left of the field directly from
TRAGIC Gareth's grief stricken parents Vesta and Frank today told of their wish for their son's ashes to be sprinkled on his beloved Bolton Wanderers pitch. They revealed that the 19-year-old student was an ardent supporter of the Super Whites, a season
PEOPLE living near a Bolton sports field say they have been hit for six by cricket club plans to fence it off. High View Cricket Club has applied for planning permission to erect a 1.8 metre high fence around High View field at Sharples. But people living
TWO Bolton teenagers died trapped in a burning car after a horror collision on a fog-shrouded moorland road. Policeman's son Joseph Slupski, aged 17, of Appledore Drive, Harwood, and his best friend 19-year-old Gareth Edwards, of Down Green Road, Harwood
BURY boss Neil Warnock is hoping strikers Ian Lawson (ankle) and Preece (hip) make it in time for tomorrow's home game with Notts County. And Indian star Baichung Bhutia continued to build up his fitness with 75 minutes for the reserves in the 2-1 defeat
AN SOS call has gone out in Euxton where a cub scout section is facing closure. Euxton Methodist cub scouts are in danger of folding if they do not find a new leader. The cubs' present leader, Sandra Mercer, who has been with the group for some 30 years
DOG handlers from Lancashire police are on the prowl for canine crimebusters from the Chorley area. The Dog Training Section based at the Constabulary's Hutton headquarters, near Preston, are appealing to any families in the Chorley area who may be thinking
THE NORTH-West's business equivalent of the Oscars will take place in Manchester next month. Organisations ranging from a large power station to a housing trust are to receive awards for adopting quality working practices to improve their profits. The
SLIM-LINE mother of five Colette Smith shed seven-and-a-half stone in just 15 months so her children could see her trim. And now the 31-year-old from Chorley (pictured) has won the Lancashire heat of the Slimmer's World Woman of the Year, with a chance
HOMELESSNESS and the worrying problems facing young people living on Lancashire's streets was the focus of a gathering in Leyland last week. Chorley agencies working to tackle the problem joined others at South Ribble Civic Centre for the launch of a
A CHORLEY school welcomed a top government spokesman last week as it celebrated an important change in status. Lord Taylor of Blackburn (pictured), the Government spokesman on Education in the House of Lords, visited Southlands High School, Chorley, last
IN answer to the person who wrote about roads being a disgrace in Chorley, I would agree with this, but not all houses in the Eaves Lane area have tarmac backs. Would the person please come and take a walk between Froom Street, Pennine Road and Rossall
AN elderly couple had a miraculous escape after their home was engulfed in a blaze thought to have been caused by a gas leak. The massive explosion ripped off the roof causing extensive structural damage to the council-owned bungalow on Gillcroft, Eccleston
A CHORLEY woman had her eyes firmly fixed on a super holiday in the sun this week. For Tracy Reid (pictured) was selected as a regional finalist in a national modelling competition - offering a break for two in Mexico. It was Tracy's friend Sharon Roberts
BOLTON'S hardy rounders' players are known to enjoy their sport in every kind of weather. Let's face it, in this country they have little choice! But seven of them braved six miles of rain, sand and even choppy sea in a tough six mile trek - to meet Coronation
By Karen Stephen IT'S said that if you can make a northern audience laugh you must be damn funny - we're meant to be the toughest in the land. But Fast Show comedian, Simon Day made us laugh so much he's coming back for another stint. Following his last
A BOLTON school leaver has gained a place on a sought-after training scheme which could lead to a job as a full-time firefighter. Tabrez Memon, 16, from Sharples School, has been appointed one of 12 new fire service cadets at Manchester Airport. The Manchester
THE Your Views' correspondent last week raised an important question about the work rate and suitability of our MP David Crausby. I share Mr Robinson's concerns as I live in an area rarely graced with Mr Crausby's presence. However, I believe the answer
25 YEARS AGO BOLTON people have been lulled into a false sense of security about the future of Rumworth Lodge area and have rejoiced in a victory which has little real significance, it was claimed today. Mr Raymond Hargreaves, secretary of the 'Save Rumworth
ABOUT the salty query - September 27. I think when we throw salt over our shoulder it is so it will go in the Devil's eyes. Can anyone tell me which shoulder it should be thrown over? J H, Horwich Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images
MUSIC & DANCE LIVE Aid for Malawian Orphans with the Orphans Choir from Malawi and other artists, Kings Park Christian Centre, Leigh Road, Leigh, 7pm. Tickets £5, tel: 690746/397566 or 0831 382965. YOUNG Bolton Makes Music featuring Bolton Youth Concert
THE Strawbury Duck is a homely hostelry, popular with walkers and good beer guide followers. It offers a tantalising array of beers and a mouthwatering choice of fayre. The variety of meals appeared endless, anything from soup and a sandwich to fillet
JOINT leaders in the Unibond League Division One Radcliffe Boro face two sides out of the top eight over the next seven days as tomorrow's trip to sixth placed Harrogate Town is followed next Saturday by a home clash with fifth in the table Matlock Town
THIS is a last ditch attempt to beg the Education Committee to think long and hard before voting on the future of Scot Lane End, Blackrod. Think what they would be doing to our children's future by placing them in a much larger school, not what Mr Blair
FIFTEEN of Chorley's most prolific criminals are to be targeted in a major new crime crackdown launched by police chiefs this week. Although the number of offences such as house break-ins and public disorder across the borough have started to drop this
By Mark Rossiter, Editor WHEN an eight-year-old boy loses his life in a car crash it is reasonable to expect that full details of his death are made public. If someone has a fatal accident, or is the victim of crime, I would also like to know about it
Marine FC 2 Chorley FC 0 CHORLEY'S interest in this season's FA Cup ended at Marine on Saturday - the Magpies undone by two mistakes, one at each end, in the space of five second-half minutes. Overall, Chorley matched their hosts in most, if not quite
I KNOW it was fully four and a half months ago, but better late than never to record my fervent thanks to the 60-plus walkers who took part in Bolton Lions Club's Fourth Annual Charity Ramble. We found "April Ambles" to be rather wet, so this year we
LEISURE chiefs are to carry out a major review of Bolton's playgrounds. They will be going round all the borough's children's play areas to see if they are up to standard. There are currently 130-equipped children's play areas in the borough. Leisure
A HEARTBROKEN woman has accused a dog owner of allowing his pet off the lead to chase her terrified cat to its death. Mrs Joan Johnson, of Highfield Drive, Farnworth, let her pet cat out of the house on Sunday night, but became worried when there was
A SUPERMARKET scheme to relax customers has got up the nose of a Westhoughton shopper. Asda recently started impregnating its till rolls with aromatherapy oils as part of a promotion of a new range of products. But for Asda shopper Jean Vann the new style
TAXI price wars are putting passengers' lives at risk, according to shock statistics revealed in a safety crackdown on Bolton's roads. A third of taxis examined in a two-day operation by police and licensing officers were ordered off the road. The vehicles
Chorley Panthers put in a strong effort in their rugby league matches last weekend. Under 8: Oldham St Anne's 24 Chorley Panthers 36 ANOTHER strong performance from the Panthers saw them pick up an excellent away victory against traditionally strong adversaries
CHORLEY'S recycling centre has re-opened - after undergoing a bit of recycling! An official re-opening ceremony took place last Friday, when visitors from Lancashire County Council were able to see how the £200,000 refit made life easier for local recyclers
Directed by John Strickland. Greenwich Mean Time focuses on four long-time buddies who one wet day in March daydream a scam to become an award-winning rock band.(Hmm) Unfortunately though, fate deals them a pretty bum hand. Photographer Charlie (Newman
GUDNI Bergsson has added his voice to the groundswell of support for Phil Brown's candidacy for the Bolton manager's job. The elder statesman of the Wanderers' dressing room says the caretaker manager has galvanised team spirit and confidence in the wake
A SECOND multi-million pound out-of-town shopping scheme has won the backing of Bolton's planning councillors. They voted yesterday to approve a £20 million factory outlet village scheme from Orbit Development (Manchester) Ltd at Middlebrook which will
A TREE-MENDOUS new environmental scheme is about to take root in Chorley. A new woodland will one day spring up as a result of trees planted by residents. Chorley Borough Council is taking part in a campaign to introduce more trees to the landscape. And
PHIL Brown believes he has taken the first steps to rekindling the spirit of Wanderers' famous giant-killing exploits, writes Gordon Sharrock. The caretaker boss, who captained the side that won fame for its FA Cup runs, is determined to revive memories
A NEW report claims that bouncers are still not being adequately trained two years after Chorley Council introduced tough new standards for doormen. Under the council's programme, doorstaff who passed a stringent examination by police were forced to join
A PUB landlord has been fined £40 after his dog fouled a council recreation ground. John Philips, of the Ridgeway Arms, Adlington, was taken to court by Chorley Borough Council after he was spotted by one of their animal welfare officers. Philips had
MACLAN Developments Ltd has completed the construction of its warehouse/industrial development K61 at Lostock Industrial Estate in Bolton. The scheme could create up to 70 jobs, and interest from local and inward investment companies has already been
DISCARDED syringes and persistent fly-tipping at a notorious Clayton blackspot has spurred one concerned resident to tackle the problem head-on. For years, the drainage ditch at the back of Daisy Meadow (pictured) has been used as a regular dumping ground
I WONDER if any of your readers can help me please. I am trying to get hold of either a recipe or a cupful of Herman Cake or Friendship Cake - it's known by both names and originated in America. I have got instructions how to carry on once I have got
MORE than 200 youngsters auditioned for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this year's Christmas spectacular at the Albert Halls. The children were put through their paces by Maxine Harrison and Gerry Graham of Fame Factory Presentations. Before the auditions
THE Bridge String Quartet are back in Bolton for a fourth series of concerts at the Bolton School Arts and Conference Centre on Sunday, October 10. They will be giving a concert in conjunction with the Bolton Youth Orchestra with whom they collaborated
BOLTON brewer John Feeney, above, is hoping everyone at next week's Bolton Beer Festival will give his new beer a 'try.' The Rugby World Cup inspired Haka beer from Bank Top Brewery is the festival's official beer. The 4.2 per cent premium bitter is named
VISITING Wigan the other day (a much improved town centre, one has to admit), I became acutely aware of the grey/white speckled pavements. Random blobs about the size of a £2 coin. Further examination revealed, not a master plan of decorated paving, but
"It is not who you are but WHAT you are," Willy Whitelaw's words, repeated with emphasis Meaning the worth of a person rests in integrity and toward all the right considerations; This was Willy Whitelaw's brand of Christianity and who would argue with
I AM one of the silent majority of this country, normally happy to let the vociferous minority have their rant, and content in the belief that reason will eventually prevail. However, I could not stand by and let the recent letter by Derek Foster, headlined
JOINT leaders in the Unibond League Division One Radcliffe Boro face two sides out of the top eight over the next seven days as tomorrow's trip to sixth placed Harrogate Town is followed next Saturday by a home clash with fifth in the table Matlock Town
HAPPY Wanderer Dean Holdsworth says his goals are helping him cope with his off-field problems. "I've had a lot to deal with," the Reebok record signing admits, "not so much on the pitch but a lot of other things as well. Sometimes I'd swap places with
MORE than 30 local pubs have been listed among the elite in the Millennium edition of the beer drinkers 'Bible.' Pubs from Bolton, Bury, and Leigh have been included in the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) guide to the best beer drinking venues in the country
IF your kids have always wanted to try their hand at fishing then on Sunday there's the perfect opportunity. Members of Bolton and District Anglers' Association are organising an "angling teach-in" and anyone interested in trying the sport is welcome
BOLTON has been given a multi-million pound boost to create jobs in some of the town's poorest areas. Trade and Industry Minister Stephen Byers today announced that nine wards in the town have retained "objective two" status which means they will be entitled
A BOLTON town centre company will be officially launched on Monday. The idea is to create a united front to fight off competition from any out of town shopping developments. A prestigious event is being held in the Festival Hall of Bolton Town Hall which
BRAVE competitors proved they were really hot stuff in a charity eating contest at a Bolton pub. Regulars from both the Queen's pub in Farnworth and the Man and Scythe in Bolton town centre took on the challenge of gobbling down as many bowls of chilli
WATER bosses have launched a crime crackdown on bogus officials who have targetted townsfolk. North West Water is joining forces with the police to distribute special stickers to customers, reminding them to check the identification of officials calling
By Karen Stephen WHEN you lose someone dear - a parent, partner, relative or friend - crying and feeling pain is part of the grieving process. Sadly these feelings will be familiar to hundreds of people this week as they mourn the loss of family and friends
TONIGHT (8.10.99) Gypsys Tent, Bolton: No Ball Games; The Royal, Albert Road, Farnworth: Night Train; The Met, Bury: Kings of Hong Kong and Cola Moon; Witchwood, Ashton-under-Lyne: Canteena SATURDAY Hawthorns, Bolton: Logan; The Met, Bury: Invincible;
