THREE Bolton Business owners took time out to organise a Race Night in aid of the British Red Cross. Gary Lovatt, Chris Halloran, Daniel Robinson handed over a cheque for more than £2,000 to Gemma McIlroy of the Red Cross after working hard in the weeks
A CORPORATE finance team from Bolton has helped to save 50 manufacturing jobs in Wigan. Indmar Sheetmetal of Hindley Green was a division of Park Products, the engineering company that went into receivership in January after disastrous trading months
Bolton Junior Badminton squad currently trains at Horwich Leisure Centre, on Sundays, from 1pm-3pm. Girls and boys, aged between 7 and 19 and all standards are welcome. For more information, or to book your place, please ring Barbara Lomas on 07812 688669
AS you plough through life, the "idiot" mentality never fails to astound the normal thinking person. The latest candidate from the Kearsley stable is the idiot that has sprayed his "tag" of "T3B" on most bus shelters, gable ends, lampposts, signs, bridge
IT is a great shame that once again, council staff are in the firing line over sickness levels (Bolton Evening News, Thursday, March 10). This is despite the fact that in recent years sickness levels have continued to fall. Exaggerated claims that sickness
Anita Forth is a local author and former teacher at Crowthorn Children's Home at Edgeworth. She has a new book coming out at the end of April, entitled Edgeworth Home To Crowthorn School, the story of the home's 130 year history. Anita has deposited material
AN EXPELLED teenager and a friend walked into a lesson and attacked two boys as a teacher taught the class. The 16-year-old and another pupil from Sharples School beat up two 14-year-olds as their teacher ran for help. One boy was held in a headlock as
Youngster George Morgan has won the under-12s Great Britain Winter Masters title, making him the number one UK player in his age group. He will now travel with fellow Bolton Arena players Michael Nott and Steven Winrow to compete in France.
THIS year's Bowker North of England Junior Tennis Championships has been brought forward by two days to accommodate a record number of competitors. More than 500 budding Tim Henmans and Anna Kournikovas will take over the South Ribble Tennis and Fitness
Wanderers final Premiership match of the season, at home to Everton, has been put back a day and will be played on Sunday, May 15 (ko 3pm). All final day Premiership games will kick off at the same time.
A BOARD meeting of the Royal Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust will take place on Monday, March 21. The meeting will be in the Education Centre at the hospital, off Minerva Road, at 4pm.
AN elderly man was taken to hospital after a blaze at a flat in Great Lever. Fire crews were called to Centenary Court after reports of a fire inside a ground floor flat. The pensioner elderly man escaped the property by the time firefighters has arrived
THE number of failing schools placed under "special measures" to push them to improve has fallen, an education watchdog has revealed. Figures released by Ofsted show that they have fallen from 332 last summer to just 314 at the end of the calendar year
A PENSIONER has denied the murder of her husband when she appeared in court. Patricia Young, aged 65, entered the not guilty plea at Manchester Crown Court on Monday. She is accused of killing her 77-year-old husband, Neville, who died 10 days after suffering
BOLTON TV presenter Vernon Kay is to host a new live show giving bands from the past another shot at fame. Kay is to front the ITV1 show, Hit Me Baby One More Time, in a peak Saturday night viewing slot. Five chart-topping bands from the 70s, 80s and
STAFF stepped back in time, donning old fashioned capes to help celebrate the 100th birthday of Fall Birch Hospital in Lostock. It was founded in 1905 as the borough's tuberculosis hospital and went on to become a pulmonary hospital in 1948 Today it houses
ACTOR Christopher Eccleston has a tough act to follow when he becomes the latest Doctor Who in less than a fortnight's time. Ex-Time Lord Tom Baker has been named Britain's favourite, in a poll conducted to mark the new series of the show on BBC One.
WHEN you are just a tot and you only have little legs, 1.2 miles can seem like a marathon. But children from Dew Drops Nursery at Harwood, put in an Olympic effort - and raised £3,000 for the Meningitis Trust. The 50 youngsters aged from 16 months old
A Leigh man accused of burglary fled from a police station after being charged. Sean Bourke was quickly re-captured - but, although the burglary charge was later dropped, he ended up at Liverpool Crown Court for the escape offence. After hearing that
VICIOUS gangs using a gun, an axe and a knife brought terror to the streets of Bury in three separate attacks on Monday. In one incident, police are hunting a masked gang who dragged a woman from her car before trying to steal it in Prestwich. The 29-
THREE thousand scooter enthusiasts from across the country gathered to take toys and chocolate eggs to sick children on the annual Ginger's Easter Egg run. Riders travelled from as far afield as Scotland, Ireland, Dorset and Sunderland on Sunday for one
A POPULAR landmark will re-open its doors to the public later this month. Astley Hall Museum and Art Gallery, which stands at the heart of Astley Park in Chorley, opens on Good Friday, March 25, following a year of maintenance and restoration work. The
A FORMER E-grade pupil in Chemistry has fulfilled his dream to become a PHD in the subject teachers told him to abandon. Dr Matthew Aldred, aged 26, of Parkdale Road, Tonge Moor, is now a chemist and says that a poor exam result should not put people
THE draw for the FA Cup semi-finals made on Monday presents a travelling nightmare for Northern soccer fans. The weekend of April 16-17 will see more than 100,000 supporters converging on Cardiff via the already congested M5, almost certainly on the same
NORWICH City were up against it from day one in the Premiership. But if Nigel Worthington's side - who arrive at the Reebok for a Saturday teatime Sky TV clash - are going to attempt a comeback of epic proportions, their £3 million record signing Dean
PARENTS of children with autism say they get most stressed dealing with council education staff, a study says. Research has found that a third of parents questioned said this was the most stressful area.
THE number of failing schools placed under "special measures" to push them to improve has fallen, an education watchdog has revealed. Figures released by Ofsted show that they have fallen from 332 last summer to just 314 at the end of the calendar year
ABOUT 10 per cent of England's schools are not making "sufficient progress", according to the chief inspector, David Bell. In his annual report, he said standards were continuing to rise, but a tenth of schools, equivalent to more than 2,000, "have not
WIGAN's Great Britain winger Brian Carney has been cleared to make his comeback in Friday's first Super League derby with Leigh Centurions in 12 years. The Irishman has missed all of Warriors' five matches so far because of complications caused by the
LEIGH Centurions face a trip over the Pennines in the fourth round of the Powergen Challenge Cup. Centurions have drawn Batley Bulldogs as their Super League status allows them entry to the competition at this later stage. Division One strugglers Batley
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THE draw for the FA Cup semi-finals made on Monday presents a travelling nightmare for Northern soccer fans. The weekend of April 16-17 will see more than 100,000 supporters converging on Cardiff via the already congested M5, almost certainly on the same
RADCLIFFE BORO 2, OSSETT TOWN 2: Relegation threatened Ossett Town came to Stainton Park determined to deny Boro a third straight win and did so despite going in two down at half-time. Peter Carty made his home debut for Radcliffe, replacing the injured
FIRSTLY, may I pass on my deepest sympathy to the family of Dave Higson. It was a real shock to hear the sad news of his passing. As an avid fan of Bolton Wanderers during the dark days of the 1980s and early 90s I would watch Bolton home and away which
HART Common assistant Steve Parry came runner-up, two shots behind the winner Ian Taylor, who birdied four holes in a row from the 11th at Ormskirk, to win the second event in the Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales PGA Winter Players' Tour.
NEW council tenants could be made to serve a 12-month probationary period in a bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour on Bolton's estates. A range of new powers are being considered by housing bosses to speed up the time it takes to evict neighbourhood
A MAN who claims to have been sleepwalking when he allegedly murdered his father is using a "desperate" defence for his crime, a court was told. Jules Lowe, aged 32, punched, stamped and kicked his 83-year-old father Edward after a heavy drinking session
TRAFFIC chaos hit the streets of Bolton on Monday night as part of the town centre came to a standstill. United Utilities workmen are digging up several sections of Bank Street as a water pipe renewal scheme, and diverting traffic through Deansgate, Bolton
THE Provisional IRA has formed alliances with criminal gangs in the UK to distribute smuggled cigarettes and illegal fuel worth millions of pounds, according to a report on Tuesday. An investigation by Radio 4's File on 4 programme has learned the IRA
LATEST details on March 15 Premier Division PARTY PEOPLE 2 HULTON LANE A 4 Barrett V Moss D Holroyd ELLESMERE 3 MASONS 0 Markland Nicholson Adams DAISY HILL 0 FARMERS ARMS 3 Green 2 Cannon MINERS AFC 3 WHITE HORSE 1 Powell 2 Moss P W D L F A GD Pts Hulton
THE cup competitions took centre stage with the Sam Ashworth Trophy quarter-finals being played along with the semi-finals of the divisional cups. The Cross Keys booked their semi-final spot after thrashing the Quadrant 7-0, with Steve Brown scoring five
WELSH rockers The Stereophonics, have confirmed an extensive UK tour for September, which includes a date at the Manchester Evening News Arena. The band's latest release Dakota gave them cause for celebration last week as it became their first ever UK
FOLLOWING on from the recent success of the thriller Silhouette and a charity fundraising event in support of St Andrew's Church at Over Hulton, Tyldesley Little Theatre is presenting Don't Dress For Dinner. This classic French farce by Marc Camoletti
LATEST details on March 15 ATHERTON SS 2 ATHERTON LIB CLUB 2 Jackson, Anderson White, OConnor FIR TREE RES 0 LEIGH LEGION 5 Millward, Wallace, Hindley, Ackers, Crossley ASDA GOLBORNE 2 DE LA SALLE 1 Parkinson, Payne Cox P W L D F A Pts Asda Golborne 16
THIS sparkling production is about the best-natured musical you may ever see. It is young and funny and earthy and fast. Director Kathryn Henrys shows stunning theatrical vision in her creation of a bright, brassy, and jubilantly sassy show that had the
BARLOW Andrews, the Bolton-based chartered accountants, have congratulated their staff after another successful examination year. Kathryn Park has become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant, and Emma Deaville passed her final exams and will attain
THE amount of property coming on to the market has risen to its highest level since May 2003, according to research out. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said February saw a modest increase in the number of agreed sales, although completed
AN Atherton based company which supplies protective clothing has won a £300,000 contract to provide aircrew coveralls and associated spares for the Ministry of Defence for the next five years. Cosalt:Ballyclare will supply sand coveralls for RAF aircrew
AFTER signing the petition against the image changing of the Market Hall, I cannot believe that Bolton Council have ignored the thousands of people who also signed it, as well as the many letters they received voicing concerns. Bolton has lost enough
RE: Mr Brabin's letter of March 7 in which he describes Bolton as a disgrace - like a town in a developing country. He says he is an ex-Boltonian now living at Bridgewater Square, London, and has recently visited his home town, apparently much to his
I am writing to add to the correspondence protesting against the installation of traffic signals at the Bar Lane /Belmont Road junction. There have been two consultation meetings concerning an improved traffic management scheme for the Belmont Road area
1824: Work on John Rennie's London Bridge began. 1876: The first cricket test between Australia and England was played in Sydney, with victory going to the home side by 45 runs. 1909: "The world's most beautiful store" opened in London's Oxford Street
10 years ago from the Evening News March 15, 1995: British Aerospace was today devastated by the announcement that 570 jobs are to go at Lostock over the next two years. It will bring the workforce at the Defence Dynamics division down to just 370 people
RUTH Kelly presented children from six primary schools in Bolton with an award in recognition of their school's educational programmes. Children visited Bolton's pioneering Technical Innovation Centre (TIC) to test four special educational days, designed
PARENTS of children with autism say they get most stressed dealing with council education staff, a study says. Research has found that a third of parents questioned said this was the most stressful area.
ABOUT 10 per cent of England's schools are not making "sufficient progress", according to the chief inspector, David Bell. In his annual report, he said standards were continuing to rise, but a tenth of schools, equivalent to more than 2,000, "have not
A NEW voluntary group is launching in Horwich to help children with autism and special learning needs. Bolton Kidz 2gether will support families of children who have autism, spectrum disorders, social and communication needs. It will be launched by the
A POPULAR landmark will re-open its doors to the public later this month. Astley Hall Museum and Art Gallery, which stands at the heart of Astley Park in Chorley, opens on Good Friday, March 25, following a year of maintenance and restoration work. The
A FITNESS fanatic is gearing up to run in the Paris Marathon to raise money for disabled children. John Winder, of Newhall Lane, Heaton, hopes to complete the 26.2 miles for national charity Get Kids Going. The 38-year-old will travel to the French capital
A BOLTON woman has been banned from licensed premises for a year after spitting in a policeman's face. District Judge Gwyn Jones imposed the ban on Sarah Brooks at Manchester magistrates court. The judge told her: "Your behaviour was appalling, and you
A TEENAGE girl is in hospital suffering from serious head injuries after being knocked down in Astley. Carmen Mather, aged 14, was hit by a silver Land Rover Freelander on Monday at 8.15am, as she crossed the road near to a bus stop on Astley Street,
A WEEK of free workshops for schools, funded by the Museum Libraries and Archives Council's Renaissance in the Regions project, took place at Hall i' th' Wood Museum. Year 7 and 8 pupils from Sharples School, Canon Slade School, Withins School and Smithills
SECURITY guards were robbed at gunpoint by raiders wielding a sawn-off shotgun and a pistol. The two masked men confronted the staff as they delivered cash to a convenience store on Church Lane, Lowton, near Leigh, at 10.50am on Monday. They threatened
AMIR Khan helped launch the world's longest relay when he was handed the 2006 Commonwealth Games baton. The Heaton boxer and Olympic sliver medallist was one of a number of stars at Buckingham Palace on Monday. The Queen handed the baton to Australian
THREE supermarkets in Bolton have been caught selling alcohol to a child. Three out of four stores visited by Trading Standards officers sold cans of beer or cider without questioning the age of the 16-year-old buyer. Officers have now vowed to repeat
MUSIC lovers were treated to a evening of delights on the second night of ensembles organised by Bolton Music Service. More than 1,000 young people will be taking part in the event, which ends on Thursday night, to promote Bolton's musical groups. Monday
THE FA have told El-Hadji Diouf his latest ban will include the trip to Liverpool on April 2, even though he is already ruled out of the game. Diouf, sent off in Wanderers' FA Cup defeat by Arsenal, is ineligible because he is on loan from Anfield. He
NEWCASTLE RES 0, WANDERERS RES 1: Ricardo Vaz Te maintained his scoring run with his second matchwinner in successive games as Wanderers won at Newcastle on Monday night. The Portuguese starlet, a prolific marksman in the reserves and academy teams this
BOLTON Wanderers' European ambitions have been boosted by the FA Cup semi-final draw that offers the prospect of the team finishing seventh in the Premiership winning a UEFA Cup place. Should next month's ties go to form and Manchester United and Arsenal
A FORMER E-grade pupil in Chemistry has fulfilled his dream to become a PHD in the subject teachers told him to abandon. Dr Matthew Aldred, aged 26, of Parkdale Road, Tonge Moor, is now a chemist and says that a poor exam result should not put people
EXISTING on dreams of rubbing shoulders with Roger Federer and Andre Agassi - Bolton's own Simon Roberts is working hard to make his way up the tennis ladder. The 22-year-old, from Bromley Cross, has been on the arduous LTA satellite tour for three years
DANIEL Lafferty's (Mount St. Joseph's) hat-trick helped Bolton Under-15s through to the final of the Greater Manchester Schools' County Cup with a 5-2 win against Wigan in the semi-final at Sharples School on Saturday. Adam Grundy (Turton) and Josh Hill
EAGLEY'S erratic league form continued at the weekend when they went down 2-0 away at Freckleton. The Villagers dominated possession in the early stages and should have gone ahead with Carl Grimshaw, Kev Hughes and Neil Matthews all going close. The game
RAMSBOTTOM UNITED 2, ST HELENS TOWN 1: Rams produced an excellent performance to gain a vital three points in a top of the table clash against St.Helens. However, despite dominating for the majority of the match they were reliant on a winning goal scored
SHAKERS boss Graham Barrow has spelled out loud and clear that striker Chris Porter will not be joining Lancashire rivals Oldham Athletic. Newly-installed Boundary Park boss Ronnie Moore has targeted the Wigan-born frontman as just the man to lift his
YOU can help secure the future of your loved ones and local people at the same time by making a Will during National Wills Week and thinking about Bolton Hospice when you do so. Bolton Hospice was opened in March 1992 and has gone on to gain a wonderful
A BOARD meeting of the Royal Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust will take place on Monday, March 21. The meeting will be in the Education Centre at the hospital, off Minerva Road, at 4pm.
A GUNMAN threatened to shoot a woman cashier during a raid at a Horwich bookmakers. The man pointed the gun at the woman's head before he placed a bag on the counter and ordered her to fill it with money. The thief escaped from the Ladbrokes betting shop
BOOTLEGGERS who were making up to £800 a day from selling fake DVDs have been jailed by magistrates in Bolton. Michael William Leonard and Tristan Alan Wildman, both aged 25, set up a stall at the Lever Street car boot sale selling hundreds of counterfeit
BOLTON TV presenter Vernon Kay is to host a new live show giving bands from the past another shot at fame. Kay is to front the ITV1 show, Hit Me Baby One More Time, in a peak Saturday night viewing slot. Five chart-topping bands from the 70s, 80s and
LADYBRIDGE almost caused the shock of the day as they led Premier League leaders Bulls Head 4-2 with 20 minutes remaining. But Bulls Head showed their resilience by fighting back to earn a point with a 4-4 draw. Reynolds and Paell both scored two for
LATEST details on March 15 Premier Division GREENWOOD 1 TONGE UTD 0 Crompton LADYBRIDGE 4 BULLS HEAD 4 Reynolds 2, Paell 2 Metcalfe, Owen, Moores 2 BRADFORD ARMS 3 ARMITAGE 2 Hall, Farrell, Foulkes Chapman, Lightfoot P W D L F A Pts Bulls Head 11 9 2
THE match of the day was between Hulton Lane and Party People, who started the day first and second in the Pioneer Sunday League Premier Division. Hulton Lane proved too strong for their fellow title challengers as they ran out 4-2 winners with goals
Sam Ashworth Quarter Finals: Dobbies B 1 Fox & Stork 1 (aet Dobbies B won 4-2 on penalties); Garswood United 4 Turton 0; Quadrant 0 Cross Keys 7. Division Two Cup Semi Final: Ainsworth Fossils 0 Lord Raglan 5. Division Three Cup Semi Final: Lever
LATEST details on March 15 U8 Section A Boothstown Jun 3 Ladybridge Lightning 3; Bromley Cross Aces 1 Westhoughton Jun Stripes 0; Farnworth Tigers 1 Boothstown Brazilians 9; Horwich St Mary's Tornados 1 Eagley Rangers Dream Team 1. P W D L Pts Boothstown
Current and Forthcoming Productions Farnworth Little Theatre Rumours by Neil Simon Cross Street, Farnworth March 12-19. Tickets 01204 303808 St Philips AODS The Pajama Game Parochial Hall, Bridgman Street March 14-19. Tickets 01204 524800 Tyldesley Little
