IN answer to the letter from S Bessell in the Bolton Evening News (October 23), Mrs Gina Adair did not arrive in England as the first safe country when she left Northern Ireland. She first arrived in Scotland. Why did she not get Shelter to act for her
I READ with interest your report on the meeting between Care Home owners and Social Workers to discuss the possible increase in funding for Care Homes, in the Bolton Evening News on October 30. Although Social Services admit the present funding is not
COUNCILLOR Adia's recent letter in the Bolton Evening News sums up Labour's skill at turning incompetence into a virtue. The fact is that, after two years of negotiations by member states of the EU, a list known as Annex H was produced from which each
IN response to R Margot Gibson's thoughts in "Town centre, not a village" (Bolton Evening News, November 3). I would like to point out that I did indeed purchase my town centre property as I believed Bolton was an up and coming vibrant and lively developing
WITH reference to Mrs Neary's excellent letter that appeared on the Letters page. I would like to add my own thoughts. The wild behaviour of teenagers in Bromley Cross is certainly nothing new. Under-age drinking on our streets is a national problem that
THE leader of Chorley Council has called for a shake-up in the proposals for a regional assembly so that it has more elected members. Jack Wilson took his argument right to the top this week telling Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott that pushing ahead
MOTORISTS have been told not to get used to using a motorway's sliproads again. Both north and southbound sliproads at the Welcome Break services on the M6 at Charnock Richard were closed to motorists earlier this year. But a minor accident and technical
THE Citizen's Tins and Toys appeal hit the bullseye this week, as Chorley's own face of culture dropped by to add his donation. Phoenix Nights comic Dave Spikey, from Whittle-le-Woods, donated a tournament dart board he won in a celebrity darts match.
A FALKLANDS war memorial that has been hidden away on private land for 20 years could be moved to Chorley's Astley Park. The tribute to the Welsh Guards was put up by pensioner Martin Kevill who fought with the regiment in the Second World War. It was
A FORMER boxer who turned his hand to selling fish and repairing TVs appeared on national television to show off his real vocation -- dowsing. Pensioner Jim Longton showed Jane Goldman, wife of TV presenter Jonathan Ross, how he weeds out spirits, finds
A SCHIZOPHRENIC who chased a man to his death walked free from court -- despite admitting manslaughter. Darren Wilson, aged 21, received a community sentence order after he admitted chasing Kevin Warr into a road where he was hit by a van. Wendy Gradwell
A GROUP of elderly anglers fear they will be kicked out of their beloved fishing club after what they say was a row over a disabled friend. Alan Ratcliffe, Norman Furness, Bill Taylor and David Kay fear they face action by the committee of the Dingle
GORDON Strachan compared the contrasting styles of Southampton and Wanderers today but claimed both clubs were in the same boat - rivals among the also rans in the title race. The Saints boss - an advocate of the 4-4-2 formation in which wide men service
TURTON golfer Chris Studholme has qualified for the grand final of the Help the Aged Golden Charter golf championship. She will will now line-up with other finalists on the Brabazon course at the De vere Belfry, home of the 34th Ryder Cup. Chris won Turton's
A MAN was given oxygen therapy by firefighters after louts set fire to a bin store underneath a block of flats. The 34-year-old managed to get himself out of his flat in Netherton Grove, Moses Gate, at 8pm yesterday. A 51-year-old man was rescued by firefighters
A PSYCHOTHERAPIST accused of shooting dead a man in Radcliffe is due to appear in court on Friday. Heather Stephenson-Snell, aged 45, of Crombie Avenue, York, is charged with the murder of 43-year-old Robert Wilkie. He died from a single gunshot wound
A ELDERLY man killed in a road traffic accident was today named by police. James Locke was hit by a private hire taxi as he crossed Manchester Road near to its junction with Lever Street, Bolton at 6.45pm on Wednesday. Mr Locke, aged 82, suffered serious
A VOLUNTARY organisation that offers extra support to children in Bolton before they start school is appealing for more help. Special Needs Under Fives Support is looking for volunteers who can work between two to four hours per week during term time.
THE Bolton Irish Community Association, Lever Street, Bolton, is hosting a Race Night on Friday, November 28, in aid of Gaelic Athletic Association Supporters Club. This club is hoping to raise funds to pay for the provision of Setanta Sports to the members
PHOENIX Nights star Dave Spikey has arranged a Christmas treat for his fans. The stand-up comedian and writer has put on an extra show -- with special guests -- in his Overnight Success Tour, It will be at the Palace Theatre, Manchester on Saturday December
RESTRICTIONS on bus services through Little Hulton are still in force after a spate of vandalism. Bus operator First Manchester imposed diversions on buses travelling through the estate after 7pm after they experienced 21 vandal attacks last month. The
A FILIPINO chef who went on the rampage at a Bolton hotel and stabbed a waiter to death is still waiting to be sentenced. Roberto Borroneo Abo was brought before Manchester Crown Court on Thursday but was told there was no hospital bed available for him
CHILDREN have been forced to cut back on fizzy drinks through a new Healthy Eating drive at a Farnworth school. Harper Green School has been focusing this week on the government's Healthy Schools initiatives using a series of different measures aimed
Singing star hopes to light up the town A RISING classical singing star is to join the line up at the Christmas lights switch-on in Bolton. Laurence Robinson has received many accolades following a series of high profile appearances, including singing
HUNDREDS of people will pay tribute to those who gave their lives for others at this weekend's Remembrance Sunday parades. Ceremonies will take place in Bolton town centre and across the borough. The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Cliff Morris, will lead civic
I HAVE always been led to believe that when we vote for councillors we vote for them to represent the residents, not the Flat Iron traders. Who is running Chorley Council, I then ask? I thought it was the council that made the decisions, about what is
I WISH to respond to a certain selfish Devonshire Road shopkeeper's criticism of the recently installed traffic calming measures introduced in the area. I think the council has done a splendid job and not before time. When I first moved to Gillibrand
Premier Division: BAE BBarrow SC v Turton; Blackpool Wren Rovers v Dalton Utd; Coppull Utd v Barnoldswick Town; Eagley v Blackrod Town; Fleetwood Hesketh v Wyre Villa; Freckleton v Kirkham/Wesham; Fulwood Ams v Charnock Richard; Milthorpe Corin v Burnley
Premier Division: Chaddertonians v Old Boltonians; Rochdale St Clements v Bury GSOB; Prairie United v Lymm; Radcliffe Amateurs v Bolton County; Little Lever SC v Rossendale Amateurs; Hesketh Casuals v Old Blackburnians; Bolton Lads Club v Gregorians Division
CARING children have raised hundreds of pounds to help a severely disabled little girl. Pupils from Mount St Joseph Business and Enterprise College have raised £300 to add to cash raised by Bolton Evening News readers to help three-year-old Maddy Shaw
A FAMILY has had to live with a constant stench in their home after sewage became blocked under its floorboards for more than a week. Julie and Frank McMinn, of St James Street, Farnworth, can not cope any longer after sewage gathered under the living
A GROUP of elderly anglers fear they will be kicked out of their beloved fishing club after what they say was a row over a disabled friend. Alan Ratcliffe, Norman Furness, Bill Taylor and David Kay fear they face action by the committee of the Dingle
TRADERS will meet with council bosses next week to voice their fears over the running of Bolton Market. Stallholders in the fish market said this week they were suffering from dwindling profits and laid the blame at the town hall steps. They complained
THE private hire driver at the centre of a rape allegation was arrested during celebrations for his fiancee's 21st birthday, a court has been told. Wayne Darcy, aged 31, of Pole Street, Tonge Moor, is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in his cab on
THE shock news for local cricket lovers has been the suggestion that Lancashire County Cricket Club could leave its traditional home in Old Trafford and move to a new ground in Manchester. Alan Calvert, who is one of those members, gives his views on
A BONFIRE will be held on Jubilee playing fields in Adlington on Sunday, November 9. The family-friendly event has been organised by the Adlington Carnival Committee and will include children's rides, and traditional Bonfire Night goodies such as treacle
THE Bolton Irish Community Association, Lever Street, Bolton, is hosting a Race Night on Friday, November 28, in aid of Gaelic Athletic Association Supporters Club. This club is hoping to raise funds to pay for the provision of Setanta Sports to the members
BOLTON County's unbeaten record continued on Saturday with a drab goalless draw at Rochdale. Defences were on top in a game that neither side were good enough to win.
FIVE-a-side players wanted for indoor game every Sunday morning. Come on your own or bring a team of five. It's a friendly game but very competitive and we are happy to have players over 45 years through to 18 years. Contact John 0161 764 1585 or email
A BOLTON software company has launched a UK first in vehicle tracking programmes. The revolutionary device has been launched by 2020 Fleet Management after the company secured private and banking investment. Bolton-born Simon Atherton, who founded the
I AM writing in relation to the headlines and letter (November 3) about proposed new nightclub 'Heaven, Hell and Purgatory' to be located in the town centre. While recognising potential economic benefits of the enterprise, I have wider concerns about
THE shock news for local cricket lovers has been the suggestion that Lancashire County Cricket Club could leave its traditional home in Old Trafford and move to a new ground in Manchester. Alan Calvert, who is one of those members, gives his views on
A DEFENCE worker has swapped hot coals for the icy temperatures of Nepal as he prepares to walk to the base of Mount Everest. Fresh from walking barefoot over burning hot coals for charity, Ash Latif is in training to tackle the summit of Kala Pattar,
A FORMER Mayoress of Chorley and her husband have been told to "prepare for jail" after pleading guilty to fraud this week. Carole Ann Parr, aged 39, of Chapel Lane, Coppull, had been charged with three counts. That firstly on March 17, 2000, she dishonestly
RED faced brewery bosses got in a real froth over a huge advert on a hoarding at the side of one of their pubs. For the offending poster at Thwaites' Golden Lion in Higher Wheelton was seen promoting rival brewer Tetley, and its official support of the
CHORLEY'S most talented young stars shone brightly this week at the first Big Gig audition. Teenage singers and musicians turned out at Astley Village Community Centre in front of a panel of judges who marked them on their ability and stage presence.
DETECTIVES today issued a fresh appeal for witnesses after two masked gunmen stole cash in a raid on Barclays bank bank in St Helen's Road, Daubhill on Wednesday. The robbers used the hammer to smash a security screen and one of them punched a female
ALL the signs pointed to Kevin Davies being involved in the big day writes Gordon Sharrock The Southampton striker had returned from a loan spell at Millwall, scored the injury-time equaliser against the Lions that kept the Saints in the FA Cup and was
HART COMMON Stableford: R T Bruce 35; W Wersun 35; E Wynne 35. Midweek Stableford (9 holes) - Division One: S Stubbs 20, A Isherwood 18, D Williams 17. Division Two: Mr Captain 18, T Yates 17, K Hinder 17. Division Three: M Wolsey 19; F Toman 12; Susan
A UK Darts champion visits Bolton next week to help the Meningitis Trust. Kevin Painter -- nicknamed Pretty Boy because of his smart appearance -- will face 16 local players on November 15 from 7.30pm at the Flying Shuttle pub, Farnworth. Organised by
CHORLEY CC has been invited by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to become a focus club and could be on the way to becoming a recognised cricket academy. The move will involve youth training, including girls, disabled and ethnic minorities, as
A 25-year-old woman was left shocked but unhurt after a man walked up to her from behind in Lord Street, Bury, grabbed her arm and stole her handbag. Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery at 7.20pm on Thursday night to contact Bury CID on
PAUL Muller won the Through the Villages race for the seventh time after dominating the field to finish in 46 mins 39 secs well over a minute ahead of Dave Shaw of Bolton, and third placed Steve Watson (Buxton AC). Lisa Heyes (Salford) was first female
IT took a while for Rangers to settle in against a strong team who bulldozed through to score after just three minutes. Rangers' forwards did a lot of hard grafting to stem the tide with John Barker and Stuart Walsh to the fore. Roose were 16-0 up but
AFTER conceding an early breakaway try Chorley had most of the territorial advantage in the first half but failed to turn pressure into points. Two more tries and a penalty before the half ended left them 22-0 down going into the second half and it was
NEW Magpies manager Mark Patterson is to reduce Chorley's squad from the sizeable one which he inherited and has indicated he will soon return to playing action himself. There have already been several departures including midfielder Darren Emmett, who
A BONFIRE will be held on Jubilee playing fields in Adlington on Sunday, November 9. The family-friendly event has been organised by the Adlington Carnival Committee and will include children's rides, and traditional Bonfire Night goodies such as treacle
A NEW room for witnesses to wait in before giving evidence at Bolton Magistrates Court has been opened. The Witness Service Lounge has been switched from an upstairs room to the ground floor of the Le Mans Crescent courthouse and refurbished. It was officially
DARWEN has been pledged £1 million of lottery cash to help regenerate its town centre. The money will be spent on repairing and restoring 19th century stone buildings which have fallen into decline. But the local authority must first put together a second
TICKETS are being snapped up for a Lancashire theme night to raise vital money for Derian House children's hospice. A Reet Good Neet is being held at the Reebok Stadium -- and organisers hope it will be one of the most successful events ever held to raise
VOLUNTEERS are shaping the future of a flourishing community woodland. They are rolling up their sleeves every month with expert foresters, for hands-on conservation work on the transformed colliery waste tips surrounding Gin Pit village, Tyldesley. The
Bolton's showpiece Technical Innovation Centre -- the first of its kind in the country -- which is being built next to Mount St Joseph's High School in Farnworth, has now got its own limited company which will run its affairs. The company will be headed
THE fight to combat truancy in Bolton may feature in a new BBC TV series. Discussions are being held over the possibility of cameramen following police and education social workers as they conduct truancy sweeps on the streets of Bolton. One idea under
JAY-JAY Okocha's virtuoso performance at Spurs drew an unprecedented tribute from the Reebok backroom team. Assistant manager Phil Brown has seen nothing to rival the White Hart Lane victory in his seven years coaching the Wanderers and hailed the inspirational
A FREE workshop is to be held next Wednesday (Nov 12) following on from National Stress Awareness Day. The event will be organised jointly by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and will be
WE pay council tax, road tax and all our bills, but Chorley Council do unnecessary work on roads that don't need anything doing to them. Come to Coppull down Moor Road and Pall Mall. It is the worst road in Chorley. Preston Road is okay and Bolton Road
THE week commencing November 10 is National Meals on Wheels Week. I would like to take this opportunity to thank WRVS volunteers who give their time to deliver meals to the elderly and isolated. For many of the recipients, the WRVS volunteer is the only
BOLTON under-15s resume their season after the half-term break by travelling to Warrington in a Greater Manchester Schools' League match at Victoria Park on Saturday.. The visitors, with three league wins out of three, will be favourites to beat a Warrington
Premier Division: Breightmet United v Irlam MS; Dukinfield Town v New Mills; East Manchester v Stockport Georgians; Monton Amateurs v Wythenshawe Amateurs; Prestwich Heys v Elton Vale; Royton Town v Springhead; Wilmslow Albion v Atherton Town. First Division
FRIDAY AXA-Sponsored FA Challenge Cup First Round Thurrock v Luton (7.45pm) SATURDAY Barclaycard Premiership Arsenal v Tottenham Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Bolton v Southampton Charlton v Fulham Man City v Leicester Portsmouth v Leeds Wolverhampton v
FOOD safety chiefs in Bolton have issued a warning about two savoury paste products which may be contaminated with salmonella. There are worries that the dangerous Tahini, which is made from ground sesame seeds and is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean
DUNSCAR captain John Proctor and partner Les Brown won the four ball bogey competition with a superb score of nine up to beat the chasing field by one hole. John Smethuirst and Paul Hurst, along with Neil Wharmby and Andy Brain, were hot on their heels
DINERS in the latest restaurant opened by Bolton chef Paul Heathcote will be able to watch their meal being prepared on large plasma screens. The restaurant, which incorporates a hotel, was opened near Wigan this week. The new Simply Heathcotes restaurant
TRADERS will meet with council bosses next week to voice their fears over the running of Bolton Market. Stallholders in the fish market said this week they were suffering from dwindling profits and laid the blame at the town hall steps. They complained
A NEW cross-Pennines train service could run from Bolton next year if proposals are agreed by the Government rail regulator. The York-based Grand Central Railway Company plans to run a Preston to Newcastle service next May -- which would call at Bolton
PLANNING applications submitted for the Bolton and Turton areas include: 66101/03 - Mr & Mrs M N Turner, 351 Moss Bank Way, Bolton. Land rear of 351 Moss Bank Way. Retention of a detached brick garage. 66113/03 - Norris, 1 Shrewsbury Road, Bolton.
FORGET Kylie and Justin Timberlake, this Christmas's hottest calendar stars Sara Cox and her pet dog Snoop. The Bolton-born celebrity and her Bassett hound were photographed by Lord Lichfield for the calendar which aims to raise money for the People's
A NORTH-west man is in custody on the Costa Del Sol after police seized cannabis believed to be worth nearly £11m. Earle Thomas, 31, from Liverpool, was arrested after up to 3,500kg of the drug were found in a raid at a warehouse in Alhaurin de la Torre
PHOENIX Nights star Dave Spikey has arranged a Christmas treat for his fans. The stand-up comedian and writer has put on an extra show -- with special guests -- in his Overnight Success Tour, It will be at the Palace Theatre, Manchester on Saturday December
RESTRICTIONS on bus services through Little Hulton are still in force after a spate of vandalism. Bus operator First Manchester imposed diversions on buses travelling through the estate after 7pm after they experienced 21 vandal attacks last month. The
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