REGARDING Peter Inch's letter of May 14. Obviously his knowledge is very limited. He knows nothing about dialect. I reiterate what I said in my letter of May 11. Peter Inch, you should know all about Nazi Gestapo thugs, America welcomed a good few of
TO defy a tyrant who would as soon see you dead as alive can be a very fiery business. The order from the financial dictatorship is, "get Britain to accept the euro as its currency or else". In the dream world of the economist, the simplicity of a single
I WOULD not wish to make light of the problems of traffic congestion in Westhoughton and Daisy Hill, but your anonymous correspondent (BEN May 26) who blames the rampant building boom on "too many people breeding like rabbits, and the demolition of too
WHEN New Labour came to power at the last election with its pledge of "Education, education, education", millions of parents, teachers and students must have thought a new era was dawning. Instead, the last year at primary school is now more reminiscent
WE considered sending some photos of us on the strip celebrating with our Guinness. The tension was unbearable. We were away from "Gudni", our home computer, so we went into a casino with internet pay computer -- but the bill validators were jammed so
THE BEN's website hosted what is believed to be an online newspaper first when all four candidates for Bolton South-east answered readers' questions live online. Labour's Brian Iddon, Conservative candidate Haroon Rashid, Lib Dem Frank Harasiwka and John
A TERRIFIED woman was kidnapped at knifepoint in her own car by two thieves who forced her to withdraw cash and to drive from Bury to Breightmet. They later stole her mobile phone, sunglasses, a ring and the keys to her four-wheel drive vehicle. The 33
PROSPECTS for the Premiership will be the main topic of conversation between 'ends' on the Dobbies' green at Bradley Fold Road on Sunday when Bolton Wanderers Former Players Association get together for a bowls day. Among the players expected to take
DIEHARD Wanderers' fans followed in the footsteps of their promotion winning heroes with stars of yesteryear when they took part in one of the last games to be played at the Reebok before the pitch is relaid. Wendy Tavendale, director of Football Aid
PHOTOGRAPHER Brian White decided to shock his friends when they made the trip to watch Bolton's triumph in the play-off final at Cardiff. When the party stopped off at a service station on the way down to the Millennium Stadium, he crept out and got changed
PHOTOGRAPHER Brian White decided to shock his friends when they made the trip to watch Bolton's triumph in the play-off final at Cardiff. When the party stopped off at a service station on the way down to the Millennium Stadium, he crept out and got changed
ARSONISTS caused a blaze in a disused mill in Great Lever. A single storey part of Grecian Mill, on Lever Street, was set alight following a break-in. Most of the contents of the building were destroyed but firefighters said there was little of value.
BOLTON area farmers hit by the foot and mouth crisis are being invited to a seminar to help them prepare for farming's future. Experts claim the impact of the disease will accelerate change in the industry, forcing some to postpone their retirement others
PHOTOGRAPHER Brian White decided to shock his friends when they made the trip to watch Bolton's triumph in the play-off final at Cardiff. When the party stopped off at a service station on the way down to the Millennium Stadium, he crept out and got changed
A VAN was found burned out in Holmes Street, Great Lever last night. Firefighters attended the blaze at 10pm. Paper and plastic earmarked for recycling was found in the back of the Bedford van, which was heavily smoke damaged. Meanwhile thieves stole
PUB boss Bill Lomax is raising vital cash for his cancer-fighting namesake. Punters at the Griffin Pub, Great Moor Street, Bolton, will be raising their pints -- and, hopefully, plenty of cash -- for ex-war veteran Bill Lomax, aged 65. As reported in
COMMUNITY groups in Farnworth and Little Hulton can bid for a share in £33,000 -- but time is running out to get applications in. The money will be the last handout from the Little Hulton and Farnworth Partnership Community Grants Fund. It has awarded
A FIREFIGHTER wannabe celebrated his fourth birthday with a surprise tour of Bolton Fire Station. Thomas Slater, a pupil at St Mary's, Deane was treated to the very special trip by his mum, Nicola, after years of pestering her about his passion for the
ALBERT HALLS, Victoria Square, Bolton. Boogie Night Fever, Friday, June 1, 8PM. Ring 01204 334400. TRINITY PLAYERS, Market Street, Farnworth, Theatre Afternoon and Theatre Evening (The Monkeys Paw, afternoon tea/supper, Think The Beautiful Thoughts) June
BLACKLEA CH COUNTRY PARK, Hill Top Road, off Bolton Road, Walkden, Worsley. A beautiful 100 acre park with walking and angling, a bird sanctuary and Visitor Centre. Open dawn to dusk. Ring 0161 790 7746. CLIFTON COUNTRY PARK AND WET EARTH COLLIERY, Clifton
THE HAWORTH ART GALLERY, Manchester Road, Accrington. One of the most beautiful art galleries in Britain, the Haworth is set in a park with a wonderful gallery and has been featured on BBC's Fantasy Rooms. Open Wednesday to Friday, 2pm to 5pm, Saturday
FARMERS ARMS, Chorley Street, Bolton. Saturday June 2, Dejavoodo (rock); Saturday June 9, Back Street Blues Band (local); Saturday June 16, UK Doors; Saturday June 23, Bungalow Ponies (local-garage music); Saturday June 30, Badger (heavy rock trio). LIFE
A TOP UK animal protection organisation has elected the Duchess of Hamilton to its committee. Advocates for Animals is delighted to have the Duchess involved in its organisation, which aims to protect animals from cruelty and to prevent "the infliction
A COMPREHENSIVE free guide to cat care has been produced by pet insurer Petplan. The guide, "The 5 Minute Feline" is packed full of essential advice on owning and caring for a cat and covers a range of issues. There is advice on worming and vaccinations
HAVE you got the dog from hell and you don't know where to turn? Well there is hope for all stressed dog owners in the form of a top Australian dog training company which has opened a branch here in Bolton. The Bolton and Wigan arm of "Bark Busters" has
COMIC Jonathan Ross got more than he bargained for when he met Thai Boxing world champion Jussy Lowe this week. The verbally-challenged star was left 'wed'-faced nursing wounded 'wibs' after the 26-year-old woman gave him a playful beating. The Westhoughton
SAD though it may seem the reality is that there are many young people in Bolton who cannot live at home with their families. They may have fallen out with mum's new partner, or having spent their short life in the care system just do not have a place
PICTURE a woman at her wits end, on the precipice of a nervous breakdown -- and then laugh about it! That's the scenario at the Bolton Octagon and it's latest play, Woman in Mind by Alan Ayckbourn which runs from Thursday, June 7, to Saturday, June 30
GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bradford Road, Bolton. Thai Boxing Tuesday eves 7pm-8pm. Thai Boxing for children Saturdays, noon to 1pm. Ring Bolton 522568. CLUB MISTRY, 187 Derby Street, Bolton. 5 full sized snooker tables. Open daily. Ring 524695. BEESLEY
ST MATTHEW'S CHURCH HOUSE, Market Street, Little Lever. Little Lever Women's Institute Summer Fair, Saturday , June 2, 10A2noon. Admission 20p, refreshments, stalls. WHITWORTH PARK, Oxford Road, Manchester. Decky Does a Bronco (Edinburgh Festival Fringe
FILMS for the week until Thursday May 31. UGC CINEMA, The Valley, Centertainment, Bolton. Pearl Harbor (12), See Spot Run (PG), Blow (18), Goodbye Charlie Bright (18), When Brendan Met Trudy (15), Along Came A Spider (15), The In Crowd (12), The Dish
BARNSTORMERS, Lostock Lane, Horwich. Thursdays, 9pm. Free supper included. BEEHIVE, Horwich. Quiz night with a prize of a gallon of beer. Thursdays, 9pm. COTTON KIER, Waters Meeting, Bolton. Tuesday, 9.15pm. EAGLE AND CHILD, Whalley Rd, Shuttleworth,
BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH ARENA, Tel 0870 444 5566. TOWER BALLROOM, Blackpool. Also, live music and dancing to the sounds of the Wurlitzer Organ throughout the day Monday to Saturday. Ring 01253 292029. TOWER LOUNGE, Blackpool. Shamrock Man and Friends
at KARAOKE ROSE AND CROWN, Bolton Road, Westhoughton. Fun-filled karaoke nights on Friday. Ring 01942 790242. ANCHOR INN, Bolton. Friday and Saturday. BARNSTORMERS, Lostock Lane, Horwich. Dave's Cabaret Karaoke and late bar. Every Saturday. Starts 8pm
HODDLESDEN CONSERVATIVE CLUB John Wright Band, Saturday, June 2, 7.30 for 8.15. Internationall renowned folk band -- raising funds for Hoddlesden Millennium Green project. Ring 01257 54877 or 01257 427195. NIGHT & DAY Rein/Nashville Sci-Fi/Ils, Friday
THE COMEDY STORE, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street, Manchester, Men at Work, June 27; The Comedy Store Players, June 28; The Best in Stand Up, June 29 and 30. Ring 020 79302949. ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. Ring 334400. QUAYS THEATRE, The Lowry, Salford Quays
BOLTON CHA RAMBLING CLUB, announces that local walking is still restricted due to the foot and mouth situation, but some walks are still taking place. These are not the ones in the printed programme. For details of these alternative walks, and of the
IT is summer holiday time and here at Pet life would love to hear where your pets will be spending their break. All you have to do is send us a postcard, from your pet. It doesn't matter if you have taken him to France or Fleetwood, we would still like
I COMMISERATE with the 82-year-old lady from Halliwell, (Your Views, May 24), who, with several disabling health problems to contend with, was thrown off her balance by a careless cyclist as she set out to her local store. Further, she was verbally abused
NOW that Monday's euphoria over THAT game at Cardiff is settling into quiet joy, it's good to see that the fans are continuing their support for Bolton Wanderers. It's perfectly understandable that there has been a rush for season tickets, with the prospect
Tories need another Mrs T WHAT has happened to the Conservative Party? Where is their backbone? It must be immensely frustrating for local Conservative Candidates when they turn on their televisions and find senior Conservative politicians hinting at
ALL you parents out there are probably tearing your hair out by now, after having to come up with as many ways as possible of entertaining your offspring during the half term break. Don't forget there is a destination which offers something for everyone
A BOLTON man was still being held in a Saudi Arabian jail today as four fellow Britons arrested alongside him were facing 500 lashes for illegal alcohol trading. Ronald Yates, aged 54, of Willard Close, Darcy Lever, was among five British men arrested
Among the players expected to take part are Tommy Banks, Bryan Edwards, Ralph Gubbins, Eddie Hopkinson, Freddie Hill, Syd Farrimond, Charlie Cooper, Graham Cunliffe, Dave Hatton, Roy Greaves, Ronnie Phillips and Alex Smith.
NOW that Monday's euphoria over THAT game at Cardiff is settling into quiet joy, it's good to see that the fans are continuing their support for Bolton Wanderers. It's perfectly understandable that there has been a rush for season tickets, with the prospect
A MAN accused of assault and threatening to petrol bomb a woman's home, has been committed by magistrates to stand trial at the Crown Court. David O'Halloran, 25, of Grassington Drive, Heap Bridge, Bury, faces charges of assaulting Cheryl Travis at Heywood
A FARNWORTH supermarket hopes to help kick out bullying in the town starting this week. Staff at Asda are raising money for the Know More! campaign working with the children's charity NCH. Specially made pins and bags are now on sale at the store while
BOLTON fans came to the rescue of a group of Bury pensioners who were left stranded on the touchline by their coach driver following the big match in Cardiff. Edith Davis, from Bury, had travelled to the Division One play-off against Preston North End
AFTER spending most of his life in the building trade Len Southern is finally doing what he wants to do -- working with clocks. Len, aged 58, of Lightbounds Road, Bolton, has set himself up professionally making, repairing and restoring mechanical clocks
WANDERERS are confident they will have a playing surface to match their Premier League status next season. Heavy machinery will move in at the Reebok next week to rip up the 'old' grass ready for new turf to be laid the following week. It will be the
BOLTON criminal Billy Webb was shot through the chest as he slept in his bed, the BEN reveals today (May 31). Webb, aged 42, died of gunshot wounds in the first floor flat where he was living in Bryn, near Wigan, as he awaited trial on a charge of conspiring
BAND ON THE WALL, Swan Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester. Ring 0161 237 5554. ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC, Manchester. Ring 0161 907 5279. BAR COAST, St Mary's Street, Manchester. Live Jazz duo. Every Wednesday. Starts 7pm. BOLTON CRICKET CLUB,
ADLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, Adlington. ALBERT HALLS, Bolton. LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL, Liverpool. Ring 0151 708 8471. JARVIS INTERNATIONAL, Blackrod. Ring 460989. DERBY WARD LABOUR CLUB, Deane Road, Bolton. Ring 531114. OSWALDTWISTLE CIVIC THEATRE, Accrington
\THE PUMPHOUSE; PEOPLE'S HISTORY MUSEUM, Left Bank, Bridge Street, Manchester. If You Go Down To The Woods Today... an afternoon of decorating cup cakes, making sandwiches and salads -- and decorating a box to put these goodies in. For the under sevens
LEISURE, SPORT & KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: Lifestyles Fitness Suite, Yoga, Judo, Circuits, Short Mat Bowling, Aerobics, Pilates. Open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm. DEANE Leisure
FARMERS ARMS, Chorley Street, Bolton. Saturday June 2, Dejavoodo (rock); Saturday June 9, Back Street Blues Band (local); Saturday June 16, UK Doors; Saturday June 23, Bungalow Ponies (local-garage music); Saturday June 30, Badger (heavy rock trio). LIFE
ATLANTIS, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton. Ring Bolton 529922. Friday: Extreme, dance night, Saturday: Desire, mainstream chart and dance music. BAR COAST DUO, St Mary's Street, Manchester. DJs Phat Pete and The Nice play commercial dance music. Every Friday
AN Australian doctor who helped a severely autistic Bolton youngster communicate with his parents will be visiting the North-west in July. As reported in the BEN, Dr Rosemary Crossley, who is based in Melbourne, helped Mobeen Ahmed, of Bury New Road,
PASSING motorists looked on as a cyclist was set upon by a mob as he rode through a park near Bolton town centre. Lennie Stevens, aged 22, from Halliwell was attacked as he cycled through Queen's Park near to the Chorley New Road entrance. As he was about
BOLTON Institute has supported calls for £900 million extra funding a year for higher education to enable the sector to compete on the international stage. The call comes as it was revealed that the Deane Road institute finished last year almost £2 million
GIRL group TKO are locked in talks with huge record label BMG. Singers Katie White, Emma Lally and Katy Malloy are on the verge of signing a deal worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. If successful, the Leigh-based trio could follow in the footsteps
A MEETING is to be held for people in Westhoughton who are concerned about the controversial M6-M61 link road. Residents are worried that although the deadline for the decision to build the A5225 is next month, they have not been consulted on whether
A SUPERSTORE could face a £20,000 fine unless it starts covering dangerous metal display hooks which nearly blinded a two-year-old girl. Matalan has been told it must put rubber caps on all the spikes at its Tonge Moor Road branch or pay the financial
Bolton Evening News, Friday, January 5, 2001 - 25 JAPAN 2001 FESTIVAL NORTH WEST. Turnpike Gallery, Civic Square, Leigh. Runs until June 30. Also, Art of Kabuki: Prints by Paul Binnie. The Deck, The Lowry, Salford. Runs to June 17. Also, Tozai Fusion
