SETTING up a diving school in landlocked Bolton might not be everyone's idea of a business winner. But, after just one year of trading and with more than 100 local members, Bolton Area Divers (BAD) Limited is celebrating twelve months in the black. And
CONSTRUCTION firms could face massive cashflow problems if they fail to prepare for taxation changes. The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) changes, which come into force in April, 2006, set out special rules for contractors and subcontractors. Under
CHESNEY'S beloved Great Dane pet Schmeichel from Coronation Street proved a hit when he made a public appearance at the opening of a new vet's surgery in Worsley. It's really no surprise because he is a beautiful dog and, I believe, a fine actor. There
BOOK borrowing at Bolton's libraries has sunk to a new low, although library bosses say they are changing with the times and adapting to different needs to keep visitor numbers healthy. The internet has allowed many people to do research at home, and
WHEN guns and knives were used in more than 150 incidents in Bolton already this year, it's no wonder that police and other officials are twitchy about even children with toy guns. It may sound completely over the top when armed police caution a 10 year-old
SO, Bolton Council chiefs want to stop Bolton becoming yet another "clone town" of chain stores. Are these the same council chiefs who are doing their best to ensure that Bolton becomes another clone town? To add insult to injury, they want to know what
REGARDING the article "Bolton and Proud of It, we have got plenty of reasons" - how laughable a comment from council chiefs who do not want Bolton to become another "clone town". Isn't this the same council that recently approved the planning application
YOUR article "Taking pride in our town" prompted me to self-review some of my feelings about Bolton. I was born in Bolton in 1942 and lived in the town until 1976 since when I have re-visited on several occasions, the most recent time being in early spring
THE idea of lengthening the school day to help working families is bound to have its critics. Education Secretary, and Bolton West MP, Ruth Kelly has unveiled a £680 million scheme to keep schools open from 8am to 6pm, with under-14s offered supervised
A PRIMARY school has received top marks from the Governments watchdog for education. Ofsted inspectors struggled to find any weaknesses at Eatock Primary School in Westhoughton on a three day visit. All areas were praised as being "very good" from the
BUSES are to be diverted in Worsley because Bridgewater Road will be closed for the next three weeks for resurfacing. Going towards Manchester, service 32 will continue down Mosley Common Road to the East Lancashire Road, where it will turn left and resume
A GROUP of fanatical Bolton Wanderers supporters in Nigeria are eagerly awaiting a delivery of replica football shirts. The fans, based in the Nigerian capital, Lagos, watch Sam Allardyce's men play live on TV but until now, their matchday experience
PORTUGUESE superstar Luis Figo has priced himself out of a move to Wanderers, says boss Sam Allardyce. The Real Madrid wingerwas linked with a shock move to the Reebok Stadium, but talks stalled over the former World Player of the Year's salary demands
Section F P W D L Pt Prices A 6 6 0 0 12 Eagley CC 6 5 0 1 10 Esporta Lds A 6 5 0 1 10 Railway Lds 6 3 0 3 6 Gemini 6 2 0 4 4 Little Lever SC 6 2 0 4 4 Nationwide Imp XI 7 2 0 5 4 Bowling Green XI 6 2 0 4 4 Adlington St Pauls 7 1 0 6 2 Section G Church
WHO starred - who didn't Section A: Heaton Cricket Club A 96 Darcy Lever C&SC A 135; Rupert Ladies A 73 (I) Aspull Ladies XI 62; Rupert Ladies B 165 Darcy Lever C&SC B 178; Little Lever XI 143 Davies XI 122; Walkden Cricket Club A 135 Nationwide
GOOD on Mr Aston (Bolton Evening News, May 7), I also had my bin left by the binmen. I saw the driver get out of the wagon and put a sticker on my bin before the binman had got to it to say that it was too heavy. Thus it was left in the street and I had
TWO years ago Jackie and Stephen Gavin lost their six year-old daughter Mollie to leukaemia. Then, not long afterwards, their four-day-old baby daughter Lucy died. They were devastated. But since then, they have raised thousands of pounds in a remarkable
THE number of homeless in Bolton has dropped, according to latest Government figures. Statistics released by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister reveal that, in the first quarter of this year, there were 167 people in Bolton classed as being homeless
A PRIMARY school has received top marks from the Governments watchdog for education. Ofsted inspectors struggled to find any weaknesses at Eatock Primary School in Westhoughton on a three day visit. All areas were praised as being "very good" from the
THE Octagon Theatre is celebrating record audience figures. Crowds for the current Spring-Summer season have increased to 44,655, compared to 38,398 during the same period last year - a rise of more than 16 per cent. The figure represents a 77 per cent
AN award-winning independent Lancashire brewery which celebrated its 140th anniversary on Wednesday, wants to double the size and increase its workforce by 25 per cent. Moorhouses manufactures award-winning beers such as Pendle Witches Brew and Premier
THE Octagon Theatre is celebrating record audience figures. Crowds for the current Spring-Summer season have increased to 44,655, compared to 38,398 during the same period last year - a rise of more than 16 per cent. The figure represents a 77 per cent
THE Bolton junior Inter-league side followed up the senior team's recent win to stretch the series score against rivals Bury to 2-0. The juniors were convincing 279-163 winners after Bolton scored 152 in the first innings with Rachel Crilly 27, Lucy Chadwick
A LOCAL company has been given the chance to relocate and expand by Bolton's Town Centre Development group. Seddon Printers, a trade print manufacturer, was situated at Kay Works on Moor Lane. The area is about to undergo massive redevelopment, with a
GOOD to see that youngsters from Zacs Youth Bar in Farnworth have organised a service of remembrance at the local cemetery vandalised last month. It must have been heartbreaking for bereaved families - especially those with children buried there - to
THERE are hundreds of people in Bolton opting to do a job which isolates them physically and socially and probably regularly breaks their hearts. They are the many carers, looking after a family member, relative or friend. They save the State millions
FORMER British heavyweight champion Danny Williams is planning to go to war with current champion Matt Skelton when they collide on Saturday, July 16, at the Bolton Arena. The clash is a real Battle of Britain between the two best heavyweights in the
WHAT a waste of council money. If you are keen on recycling, the green boxes are too small. They should have been delivered on request, so they would be used for the purpose intended. Clear, plastic bags would have been better, given on a fill one up,
I HAVE read recently all the letters in the Bolton Evening News on Nat Lofthouse getting a knighthood. I am sure he should have one, but I don't think Nat would relish being called Sir. He is a down-to-earth lad, a great lad, and a great Ambassador to
IT is amazing how anti-smokers have increased their outcry over the past couple of years. Our ancestors fought wars to give us freedom, yet, ever since, authorities of one kind or another have been taking it away, telling us what we should or should not
WE are writing this letter about the devastation that happened in Farnworth Cemetery, and to explain that not all teenagers behave like yobs. We agree that the destruction that happened in Farnworth was uncalled for and very spiteful, but we would like
I GENERALLY support the council's extension of the kerbside recycling scheme. Though Bolton was one of the first authorities in England to adopt the wheeled bin system, we are now having to learn from the authorities which have most recently moved from
RE the bins/recycling collection service. We have to put out our bins the night before, due to the collection time being 7.30am (Fridays). Last week my bin was out as usual. I heard the wagon go along emptying them and was therefore surprised to find
IN your article on "Bolton's Child Star" published on Saturday, May 21, you wrote in the second paragraph ... "the pair were appearing at the Grand Theatre, Bolton, in aid of BLESMA funds". I am not a local reader, but as General Secretary of BLESMA,
I would imagine the majority of Bolton residents are proud of our town's history and industrial heritage. But please can we stop dwelling in the past. We are five years into the 21st century, other towns and cities have moved on - but our town planners
WOMEN in an area where a 17-year-old girl was raped say they are living in fear. The teenager was attacked after being dragged into an alleyway as she was walking home in Walkden. The terrified girl eventually managed to escape and used her mobile phone
A MAN from Bolton accused of sex assaults on a 13-year-old girl at Freckleton, on the Fylde, has made his first appearance before magistrates.. Stephen Hodgkinson, aged 37, of Mendip Close, Horwich, faces three charges of indecently assaulting the schoolgirl
TITANIC expert Steve Rigby is going on an expedition next month to photograph the world's most famous shipwreck. The Leigh postman will reach the North Atlantic location of the Titanic on board a deep sea diving vessel on July 10. The Titanic hit an iceberg
EL-HADJI Diouf has promised never to let Wanderers down after agreeing to become the club's record signing. The 24-year-old striker has penned a four-year deal, which has left manager Sam Allardyce "thrilled" is thought to eclipse the £3.5 million paid
WHO plays - and when Section A: Tue: Heaton Cricket Club A v Walkden Cricket Club A (Maureen Fletcher), Little Lever XI v Aspull Ladies XI (Graham Palmer), Rupert Ladies A v Nationwide XI (Denis Foulkes); Wed: Davies XI v Darcy Lever C&SC B (Michael
IAN Knott looks as though he's played his final game this season for Leigh Centurions. The hard-working loose-forward went into hospital on Thursday for surgery on a back injury and it's unlikely he will have recovered sufficiently to play any further
