I WISH to reply to your question of "why not" in regard to the "terrified pensioner". These children have no fear of the police or the law, as they know that they are untouchable. This knowledge was reinforced last year by the death in Horwich involving
A DEAR friend of mine was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital recently. It was the first time she had been a patient and was rather apprehensive. That fear was quickly dispelled by the courtesy, kindness and care given to her by staff of H3 ward. The
ONCE more we see that the savagery that persists on our streets is still not coming to an end. We talk and talk about these people who have no idea about other people's respect, we allow them to run riot without any control or supervision. This has not
WE hope Councillor Guy Harkin, the Council's Executive Member for the Environment, has noticed the press coverage of Blackrod and Horwich residents' concerns over the plans for a coal storage depot in Station Road, Blackrod. At this moment in time, the
AKINORI Nishizawa finally made it. It was only a low priority Worthington Cup tie but the man from Japan made his bow in English football and the television company who elected to screen the match 'live' in his homeland got their money's worth. Nishi
OFFICES, shops and factories across Europe fell silent for three minutes at 11am today as the nation mourned the thousands of victims of the New York and Washington terrorist attacks. For Bolton people it was a time for quiet, sombre reflection on three
AFRICAN tribes in the depths of Tanzania are cheering on Premiership leaders Bolton Wanderers -- thanks to the efforts of a Bolton priest. And the club's amazing victory over Liverpool even made the front page of a local newspaper! Now Wachaga warriors
HAVING worked so hard and so long to get them on board, Sam Allardyce could be forgiven for rushing to put his new quality imports on show. But high-flying Wanderers have bought the manager valuable breathing space as well as giving Bruno Ngotty and Jermaine
CERAMIC and Pottery classes begin in September and run through until July 2002 at Bolton Community College. For details contact 01204 331800.
A CAT nearly suffocated after its head became stuck in a tin can of food. Its owners in Pansy Road, Farnworth, called firefighters, who used a tin opener to take off the bottom of the can, then used scissors to split it.
A QUIZ night will be held at Breightmet United Football Club at Moss Park, off Bury Road, tonight at 8pm, admission 50p. If you need more information, ring the club on 01204 533930. There is now a private function room for hire at the club.
BOLTON Countryside Service is inviting people to join in organised walks at Moses Gate Country Park every Tuesday in September and October at 10.30am. The walks, which last no longer than one hour, are suited for people who want to become active. More
ST THOMAS The Apostle Church in Eskrick Street, Halliwell, presents Smithills School Senior Brass Band with conductor Chris Wormald on Saturday, September 29, 7.30pm in the church. Tickets £5, concessions £4, includes wine, available at the door. Proceeds
BOLTON'S muslims said they found the American terrorist attack "profoundly disturbing". The Bolton Mosques Council for Community Care and the Muslims of Bolton have issued a joint statement calling for calm. An American Memorial Service will be held at
POLICE are warning rural residents not to leave belongings inside cars after a series of break-ins. Thieves stole two CD players, a jacket and a handbag containing credit cards from two Volkswagon Polos parked in Bolton Road, Edgworth on Tuesday evening
YOUNGSTERS who want to join the National Children's Choir can go along to auditions in Wigan next month. The choir, directed by Lissa Gray, is looking for singers aged nine to 14. They will have to sing a short song of any description, preferably from
BRITAIN should not be complacent following the horrors of the terrorist attacks on America, warned a Bolton academic. Dr Peter Marsh, Dean of Arts, Science and Education faculty at Bolton Institute, who has a background in international relations, said
FARNWORTH youngsters are among those displaying work at a schools' exhibition in the Portico Library and Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester. The talented teenagers from Mount St Joseph's Secondary School in Farnworth, are among pupils from 20 schools
A MAJOR relocation of Bolton's police headquarters has been approved by the town's planners. The application, to build a site for 465 officers and support staff, will be built at the former site of Burnden Park. Members of Bolton Council's Planning and
DETECTIVES hunting a man who allegedly tried to abduct a five-year-old girl in a Farnworth park have quizzed a local pensioner. The man, in his 80s, has been released on bail pending further inquiries. The case is due to be heard by a crime diversionary
MORE than 1,200 job-seekers attended the fourth annual Jobsfair at Bolton Town Hall. There were 800-plus jobs on offer -- most of them temporary to cover the Christmas period. The event in the Festival Hall was organised by Bolton Employment Service and
CHILDREN were evacuated from an Atherton school after a gas leak was discovered. The leak was found in a boiler in an outbuilding adjoining Parklee Junior School, Wardour Street, at 11.40am yesterday. Firefighters from Leigh and Atherton and representatives
A HARD-working Bolton charity worker has been appointed a deputy lieutenant of Greater Manchester by the Queen. Edith Conn, of Heaton, will receive her commission from the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Colonel John Timmins, at an official dinner
MORE than 1,200 job-seekers attended the fourth annual Jobsfair at Bolton Town Hall. There were 800-plus jobs on offer -- most of them temporary to cover the Christmas period. The event in the Festival Hall was organised by Bolton Employment Service and
BURY'S annual Mayoral Charity Golf Tournament at Whitefield Golf Club, raised about £2,100 for the Mayor of Bury, Cllr Paul Nesbit's charity -- causes of mental health and the welfare of children. Event organiser, Graham Atkinson, said: "We want to thank
Action Pack One: Liverpool highlights plus "Zimmer frame" jest. Action Pack Two: Leeds away. Sam Speaks: Boss hits out. BEN Newsdesk: Star's Three Lions pledge. Action Pack Three: Walsall cup tie Talking Wanderers: Charlton's Saints' memories. Last 10
A SCOTTISH band is appealing for fund raisers to help buy expensive new drums. The Bolton and District Pipe Band was refused a £5,000 Lottery grant to help buy the lightweight fibre drums. The band comprises 30 members aged from seven to 70, some of whom
A LEIGH rugby hero's collection of medals and memorabilia is to be sold by Sotheby's in London. Medals, international caps and jerseys worn by former Leigh Rugby League Club captain and England International Harry Woods are expected to fetch around £2,000
A CORONER has recorded a verdict of suicide on a man found hanging in his garage. Retired building society manager Alan Bridge had suffered depression and anxiety following recent ill health. Mr Bridge was found by his wife Joyce in the garage at their
BOLTON has been given a £30,000 cash boost to help train school children to cross the road in safety. The money is part of a larger £3m fund made available by the Department for Transport, Local Government and Regions (DTLR) to help improve road safety
Rare 200-year-old Bolton pub papers are coming up for auction A FASCINATING document recording the drinking life of Bolton 200 years ago comes up for auction next month. gate and the vellum document details the sale of the premises for £600. The four
A MAN who met a 14-year-old girl through a phone dating line claimed they were just friends and nothing sexual had happened, a court was told. Alan Rhoden, aged 44, admitted phoning and pretending his name was Paul. But he denied telling the girl and
LIBRARIES are normally havens of peace and quiet -- but Bolton Libraries staff are currently urging people to talk to them. They want to hear from local people who use the Libraries' audio-visual service, to volunteer to form a focus group. "We want this
JAMES Beattie, the man who ended Southampton's goal drought, could be set for his first Premiership start of the season at the Reebok tomorrow. Beattie's opener in the 3-0 Worthington Cup win at Brighton was the Saints' first goal in 315 minutes of competitive
Roger Hampson was born in Tyldesley, and from 1967 to 1977, became the principal of the Bolton College of Art. It was from within his home town that he drew inspiration for his work. Although he died in 1996, the Hampson name lives on. The Gallery Manchester's
TV presenter Vernon Kay put a smile on the faces of every Bolton Wanderers fan when he gave pop superstar Victoria Beckham a surprise present. The Lostock-born star was interviewing the singer on his live morning show, T4, when he suddenly handed her
A HEADMASTER has criticised the "misguided enthusiasm" of three of his pupils who sold raffle tickets to residents in an unauthorised school fund-raising event. The three girls, one aged 12 and the other two 13, collected £20 from residents by calling
BOLTON Council and the health service bosses are getting together to discuss their arrangements aimed at improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. It follows the publication of a Government White Paper, "Valuing People" which is designed
UNITED Utilities has launched a new service to help put people in touch with reputable, professional plumbers any time of the day or night. The company has teamed up with Aquasmart. All plumbers are registered members of the Water Industry Approved Plumbers
UP to 60 full and part-time jobs are to be created when Staybrite Windows moves back into town. The company left Bradshawgate, Bolton, about two years ago after trading there for eight or nine years. It chose to concentrate activities in its premises
TWO friends who met when they were 15 have retired from their jobs at jewellers R&J Howarth Ltd (Howarth Jewellers) in Little Lever. Anne White from Little Lever and Barbara Caton from Egerton met at Noble Street Sunday School, Bolton, in 1956. Anne
NATIONAL FAMILY LEARNING WEEKEND special event. 100 years of Family Life - A fascinating talk for all the family including the opportunity to look at lots of artifacts. Free admission. Tickets available from Central Junior Library. Saturday October 13
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
LEISURE, SPORT AND 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
OFFICES, shops and factories across Europe fell silent for three minutes at 11am today as the nation mourned the thousands of victims of the New York and Washington terrorist attacks. For Bolton people it was a time for quiet, sombre reflection on three
The local club, which boasts an eye-catching array of top track and field talent, earned the right to compete all around the country next season when they finished top of an eight-club showdown in Watford on Saturday. Bolton have been competing in the
MOST three-year-old boys want to become astronauts or pilots. But Gareth Ellis was determined his career would take him in a different direction. He had wanted to spend his working life as a clown ever since his parents took him to a circus as a toddler
By Paul Britton pbritton@lancashire.newsquest.co.uk TRAFFIC police say Bolton motorists are heeding warnings to drive with safe and legal tyres. But officers warn many are still risking prosecutions and fines -- and lives -- by driving vehicles with unfit
BOLTON was invaded by a rather bizarre looking bunch of people this week .... and I was one of them. You may have been forgiven for thinking the person standing behind you at the pastie shop had chosen to sport a rather unfetching colour-clashing outfit
Most small boys dream of being a bus driver, fireman or train driver. Lancashire United, who operate out of Bolton bus station, gave BEN reporter Frank Elson, who never really grew up, his opportunity to drive a bus. "Brrrmmm, brrrmmmm!" AS I steered
SHAKERS fans favourite Ian Lawson is "over the moon" to be back at Gigg Lane. The likeable striker spoke exclusively to the BEN after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract yesterday. Lawson, who was a hero at Gigg before being sold to neighbours
NOT too much action on the home front this last week. Most of the Monday matches were cancelled due to Bank Holiday fever and the Wanderers' match. However the Section One Farnworth & Kearsley Summer League Individuals' was won by Superleague's Terry
ALMOST every amateur theatre company in the Bolton area was represented at the BEN's annual awards evening. The event, held in conjunction with the Bolton Amateur Theatre Societies' dinner, took place at the weekend in the Lion of Vienna Suite in the
TODAY I received the cheese hamper -- a prize in one of your competitions. I am very pleased with my prize. Thank you. I would also like to say I enjoy reading the BEN -- great, especially for local news -- and will continue to enter the Competitions.
I WOULD like to thank you for the lovely meal for two at the Devere Whites Restaurant at the Reebok Stadium. I was the lucky winner of your Father's Day competition. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, and the service in the Brasserie was second
HOW I pray that your correspondents would quote Jesus when they refer to the Holy Bible. It is no use for us to say Jesus is alive and then to quote from letters written by a man who has been dead for almost two thousand years. Jesus says -- "Whoever
I HAVE just read with disgust the plight of Marilyn and Tony Cheetham. The grief this poor family must be going through! It is bad enough to lose someone in such tragic circumstances, without her sacred memory being vandalised by the Church. Her parents
SINCE the Labour government came into power we all expected crime to decrease. However, sadly, it has increased and most of the crimes committed are drug related. I feel the time has arrived for measures to be taken to cut this ever growing problem now
By Chris Davies, Liberal Democrat MEP for the North West WE were discussing lawnmowers in the European Parliament the other week, which I suppose will confirm the suspicions of some people about the value of MEP's work. Well let them think again! A motor
TWO men were today being quizzed by detectives probing an armed bank robbery in which two terrified women were taken hostage. The men were arrested after detectives -- with search warrants -- raided homes in Salford. The suspects were taken to Bolton
CHILDREN as young as four are forced to walk through a dark subway -- branded "terrifying" by a headteacher. A wrangle over who owns the unlit subway, which runs underneath the railway line from Pikes Lane to Spa Road, Deane, is delaying repairs. Pikes
BOLTON Wildlife Explorers and Bolton Phoenix are teaching bird identification skills at Smithills School, Smithills Deane Road on September 13, 7 to 9pm. Phone Lynne Musgrave for more details on 305435.
DENIS Beardsworth is back on the "Straight and Narrow", due to appear in his first major role for Tyldesley Little Theatre since playing the part of a crooked solicitor 12 months ago. Work commitments had prevented Denis from undertaking a principal role
THE Friends of Bolton Museum and Art Gallery is visiting Coughton Court, Warwickshire, on Thursday. The house has a wide collection of portraits and memorabilia of the Throckmorton family. The group organises lectures and visits to galleries and houses
CHRIST Church, Mytham Road, Little Lever, together with MDM Entertainments, is staging Jack and the Beanstalk on January 18 and 19. They are looking for a "Princess Jill", aged about 18 and of slim build, as on stage illusion is being used. If you can
HOSPITAL PLAYTIME: The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Kevan Helsby and Mayoress, Cllr Alice Kilcoyne presented £200 worth of toys to B1 children's ward at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Toymaster, based at Whitakers Store, Bolton, donated the toys to mark their official
A COUPLE accused of stealing a car and brandishing a fake firearm have appeared before Bury magistrates. Wayne Currie, aged 24, and Rebecca Cunliffe, from Alexandra Avenue, Whitefield, are charged with taking a BMW valued at £7,500 from Rhona Aizenberg
A DISABLED man walking with the aid of crutches was robbed. The thief ran up behind the 27-year-old man and snatched his wallet before running away. Police say the thief struck as the man, who has not been identified, was walking along Salop Street, Bolton
SHOPLIFTER Philip Blackburn stole to feed himself, a court was told. Bury magistrates heard how unlike many defendants who come before them the 26-year-old had not taken goods to sell on to pay for drugs or drink. Miss Joanne Grant, defending, said: "
NORTH-west businesses are drowning under an expanse of poorly-managed IT hardware and servers, it is claimed. Specialists at business advisory firm KPMG say the rush to bring more automated functions and e-business related services on-line has left many
Sam backs Per after Danish rap criticism SAM Allardyce took a swipe today at the manager of Denmark for pointing the finger at Per Frandsen after a recent World Cup setback. Danes' boss, Morten Olsen, blamed the Wanderers' midfielder for missing a tackle
DJIBRIL Diawara has given Sam Allardyce some welcome news on the fitness front as Wanderers aim to build on their storming start to the season. The French midfielder, missing for two games with a knee injury, came through a practice match yesterday and
A DEDICATED new unit designed to monitor sex offenders throughout Bolton has been formed by police chiefs. Greater Manchester Police's Public Protection Unit will be responsible for management and risk assessment of sexual, violent and potentially dangerous
BOLTON has been given a £30,000 cash boost to help train school children to cross the road in safety. The money is part of a larger £3m fund made available by the Department for Transport, Local Government and Regions (DTLR) to help improve road safety
THE latest Bolton jobless figures show signs of the threatened recession. After a long period of improvement, new statistics reveal that there were 130 more people unemployed in September than in August. The total went up from 4,497 to 4,627. The male
EYE-catching images aimed at raising Commonwealth Games awareness have been produced by a thriving Bolton company. Portfolio Art and Design, which is based in St Georges Square, has worked closely with Bolton Council to hammer home the message that the
WALSHAW received a massive boost to their bid for a third successive Bolton Association title when their final day opponent's pro was ruled out. Spring View will be without top star Arindam Sarkar, who has gone home to India, when they try to deny Walshaw
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol St Paul's (Astley Bridge) Amateur Operatic Society Astley Bridge Theatre Church Until Saturday THIS long winded highly unusual title masks a relatively
By Fred Done Straight from the horses mouth WELL this week we could be forgiven for putting sport and competition to one side while we consider the events in America. I've been to New York a number of times and really enjoy the atmosphere of Manhattan
LEIGH Centurions chairman Mike Nolan has finally had to concede that he is flogging a dead horse trying to link his club with London Broncos. The Hilton Park boss was prepared to offer Super League bosses a £1m deal which effectively would have seen a
BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. Talent Competition with £1000 first prize. Every Thursday. Starts 8pm. Phone 847300. THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. For details of all events phone 01204 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury Road
KENNY BALL AND HIS JAZZMEN at The Swing Suite, RMI Club, Horwich, Bolton. Friday September 21 at 8pm. All tickets £8.50 available by telephone only on 01253 596454 or 01204 468911. WIGAN JAZZ CLUB, The Mill At The Pier, Sunday September 30, Georgie Fame
BURY'S has opened a Book of Condolence. The mayor, Cllr Paul Nesbit, was the first to sign the book at Bury Town Hall. Other copies are being placed at Bury Central Library and libraries throughout the borough.
MOST three-year-old boys want to become astronauts or pilots. But Gareth Ellis was determined his career would take him in a different direction. He had wanted to spend his working life as a clown ever since his parents took him to a circus as a toddler
TWO men were today being quizzed by detectives probing an armed bank robbery in which two terrified women were taken hostage. The men were arrested after detectives -- with search warrants -- raided homes in Salford. The suspects were taken to Bolton
A GIRL shamed for tormenting a terrified pensioner has been branded a disgrace by her own mother. Gaynor Mann has grounded her teenage daughter Lyndsay for a week after she was pictured in the BEN kicking the door of a 66-year-old woman in Halliwell.
CHILDREN as young as four are forced to walk through a dark subway -- branded "terrifying" by a headteacher. A wrangle over who owns the unlit subway, which runs underneath the railway line from Pikes Lane to Spa Road, Deane, is delaying repairs. Pikes
RADCLIFFE Boro and Ramsbottom United hit the FA Cup trail tomorrow with mini riches lying in wait. Triumph in the first qualifying round sees prize money of £7,500 on offer. The Rams club secretary John Maher explains: "We have already picked up £1,000
Saturday Sept 15 FA Cup First Qual Rnd - Farsley Celtic v Radcliffe Boro, Ramsbottom Utd v Ashington North West Counties League - Division One - Warrington Town v Atherton Colls Division Two - Daisy Hill v Nelson LFA Amateur Challenge Shield Round One
