THE Bolton Society of Chartered Accountants is backing a scheme by children's charity Barnardo's to support young people who look after sick or disabled parents. Funds raised at the group's annual dinner at the Albert Halls on Monday night will be donated
PROFESSIONAL photographer Glenn Wilkinson, has been awarded a top prize for one of his pictures. Mr Wilkinson won a National Award of Excellence in the commercial and advertising category of the British Professional Photography Awards. The awards attracted
BARGAIN hunters are taking full advantage of jeweller Preston & Duckworth's closing down sale, with many saving thousands of pounds on bargains. Shoppers queued outside the store over the weekend when the sale was launched, with prices for luxury
ABOUT 50 jobs will be created when restaurant chain Pizza Hut reclaims a slice of trade in Bolton town centre. The new takeaway and delivery operation will open a 1,300 square foot outlet by the end of November, at a town centre location that has yet
NO true football fan could have failed to be touched by the George Best story. He liked a drink, he made mistakes, we all do. None of us are perfect. The sight of Denis Law scoring a goal and celebrating with Best, to the sight of Denis Law deeply upset
It saddens me and others in the area to see that some well meaning person has captured the lone Harris Hawk that has soared serenely over the Irwell Valley since its first reported sighting in January of this year. (Bolton Evening News, October 27) It
I feel I must respond to Brian Iddon's letter of October 29. I am the first to acknowledge that the amount of money that has been thrown at the NHS since the current government came to power has been significant, but I would also like to add that the
MR Hathershaw (Bolton Evening News, October 27), misses the point entirely about the continuing Lancashire identity of the people of Bolton. Firstly - he identifies "Lancashire" with the county council area. This is nonsense. Bolton has always been Lancashire
A PUB was evacuated on Monday night after fire broke out in the flat upstairs. Fourteen firefighters were called to the George and Dragon on King Street, Leigh, at 8pm. They stopped the fire spreading to the pub which is thought to be the oldest pub in
ROADWORKS sparked rush hour chaos in Bolton again on Tuesday after temporary traffic lights failed. A section of Bradshaw Brow in Bradshaw is closed while essential repairs are carried out to gas mains. The work has caused long tailbacks since it began
MOOR GREEN 4, LEIGH RMI 1: Andy Nelson's young RMI side continue to struggle for confidence in Nationwide North after seeing another point snatched away from them against Moor Green. After a bright opening spell, Leigh took the lead when Hornblowers defender
A PUB was evacuated on Monday night after fire broke out in the flat upstairs. Fourteen firefighters were called to the George and Dragon on King Street, Leigh, at 8pm. They stopped the fire spreading to the pub which is thought to be the oldest pub in
THE driver of a car which crashed in Horwich and left a man dead is still under sedation in hospital. The 19-year-old suffered serious back injuries and is being treated in the Royal Bolton Hospital. He was driving a black Vauxhall Vectra which careered
SINGER Tony Christie whose massive number one Comic Relief single "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo" has become one of the biggest selling singles of the year, is coming to Manchester as part of a two-week concert tour. Christie, who hit the charts thanks
A SECURITY guard was assaulted by robbers as he emptied ticket machines at Besses O'Th' Barn Metrolink Station in Whitefield. He was collecting cash at the Bury Old Road station when two men approached and pushed him against the wall. The guard was punched
A RARE item of football memorabilia could fetch up to £1,500 when it goes under the hammer later this month. It is a programme dating back to March 25, 1889, when Bolton Wanderers were the visitors at Bootle FC. The programme is one of the lots in a specialist
DETECTIVES are continuing to question three men on suspicion of the murder of a 50-year-old man who was attacked in front of his family in Bolton town centre. The men, two aged 19 and one aged 23, from the Swinton area, were arrested a short time after
IT was the night when ghosts, goblins and ghouls came out to play - but this year, guests at a children's Halloween party were also joined by a flying witch, a headless eight foot monster and the grim reaper. Grandmother Debra Barlow pulled out all the
POLICE are hunting the owner of a dog that viciously attacked a 66-year-old woman. Sheila Dean, of Rakinsdale Road, Heaton, needed an operation on her stomach after the animal lurched at her and dragged her to the ground. Mrs Dean was walking along Arthurs
A MAN questioned by police after being arrested denied being involved in an incident after which a father-of-four died, a court heard. Matthew Whittaker, aged 29, of New Briggs Fold, Egerton, was questioned about the death of Robert Johnston. Mr Johnston
SAM Allardyce is likely to ring the changes yet again for Thursday's UEFA Cup game at home to the Russian side, Zenit St Petersburg. Wanderers made it three wins in seven days when they knocked Charlton out of their Premiership stride at The Valley on
A 40-YEAR-OLD man was attacked and robbed on the doorstep of his home. The victim had parked his car in the driveway of his house in Sheepfoot Lane, Prestwich, and was walking towards the front door when he heard footsteps. He was confronted by three
A BOLTON-based make-up studio is holding a "Pink Ladies" night on Tuesday to help raise money for the chemotherapy unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Making Faces is joining forces with 37-year-old cancer survivor Gail Wilson for a night of make-up, cocktails
PAUL Wilkinson was Leigh Athletic's goal hero again with yet another match winner as his side marched on to the last eight of the Lancashire Amateur Cup. The striker fired home the only goal of the game from 18 yards as Athletic beat Remyca of Liverpool
RADCLIFFE BORO 0, OSSETT TOWN 1: A vastly under-strength Radcliffe Boro side were unlucky not to have earned a point against Ossett - but that will come as scant consolation to boss Kevin Glendon, whose side are now deeply embroiled in a relegation battle
STONECLOUGH climbed to the top of the West Lancashire League Division One with a resounding 5-0 victory over Poulton Town. A stunning second half goal blitz sunk a Town side which would have gone level with Stoneclough had they won. It was a tight first
I WISH to alert residents to the thieves who steal from gardens in the middle of the night. At 3.30am on Saturday we were disturbed by a car driving away from the front of our house. At daylight we discovered that the ornamental stone sundial that had
Accrington Stanley have recalled Matt O'Neill from his loan spell with Radcliffe Borough, while goalkeeper Darren Randolph has had his loan deal from Charlton Athletic extended for a third month. The 18-year-old stopper said: "Everyone has been very good
JOHN Coleman has urged Accrington Stanley to keep up the good work. The Reds boss was pleased with the response he got from the players who were dumped out of the FA Cup fourth qualifying round just days earlier to Conference North strugglers Worcester
A FATHER of three has vowed to send bills to Bolton Council for what, he claims, the councils fortnightly rubbish collection is costing him. Alan Carl says he is unable to cope with the emptying of his grey wheelie bin once a fortnight and intends to
FARMER Arnold Davenport, who fought a bitter battle to keep his home, hanged himself two days before he was due to sign a deal with developers. Mr Davenport's fight to keep hold of Nab Gate Farm, Harwood, where he had lived for most of his life, led to
SINGER Tony Christie whose massive number one Comic Relief single "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo" has become one of the biggest selling singles of the year, is coming to Manchester as part of a two-week concert tour. Christie, who hit the charts thanks
RESULTS and tables at November 1 Houston Cup first round: Barnoldswick Town 1 Haslingden St Mary's 0; Blackpool Wren Rovers 5 Hesketh Bank 1; Ackrod Town 3 Stoneclough 4; Bolton County 4 Tempest United 3; Burnley United 6 Burnley Belvedere 1; Charnock
A MAN from Bury who sold fake CDs and DVDs on the internet has been jailed for six months at Bolton Crown Court. Peter Harrison admitted 21 offences under the Trade Marks Act 1984 after running a home computer business selling illegally-copied music,
A LATE penalty missed cost Manchester League leaders Avro victory at Breightmet United, where the proceeding ended goal-less, but with Rochdale Sacred Heart losing, their lead at the top is now six points. East Manchester were 2-0 winners over Hindsford
IT was with sadness, but not much surprise, that I read of the death of a car passenger in an accident on Chorley New Road in Horwich on Saturday morning. As a resident of Chorley New Road, I watch cars regularly speeding on the stretch between Winter
FROM THE EVENING NEWS, OCTOBER 31, 1995: Councillors in Westhoughton are demanding answers from Bolton Council over the long-running supermarket saga. A list of questions has been drawn up by town council leader Cllr David Wilkinson, which, he claimed
BOLTON teenage cyclist Amy Hunt has received a surprise call-up for next year's Commonwealth Games. The 19-year-old has been selected to ride for England in the road race in Melbourne in March. Her selection signals the rapid progress Amy has made since
GARY Speed believes there is no limit to what Wanderers can achieve this season, if they build on the solid foundations they are laying. The Whites made it three wins in seven days when they knocked Charlton out of their Premiership stride at The Valley
OLYMPIC silver medalist Amir Khan is continuing to support Greater Manchester Police in its campaign to encourage young people to safely celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr. The Eid festival is taking place on Thursday in the Wilmslow Road area of Rusholme, in Manchester
MICHEALA Humphreys has danced her way across the pond to America. The 20-year-old performer, of Oakenbottom Road, Breightmet, will spend two weeks in Branson, Missouri, on the Spirit of Christmas USA tour, after completing rehearsals in London. But -
A 40-YEAR-OLD man was attacked and robbed on the doorstep of his home. The victim had parked his car in the driveway of his house in Sheepfoot Lane, Prestwich, and was walking towards the front door when he heard footsteps. He was confronted by three
A MAN who sold fake CDs and DVDs on the internet has been jailed for six months at Bolton Crown Court. Peter Harrison admitted 21 offences under the Trade Marks Act 1984 after running a home computer business selling illegally-copied music, films and
BARGAIN hunters are taking full advantage of jeweller Preston & Duckworth's closing down sale, with many saving thousands of pounds on bargains. Shoppers queued outside the store over the weekend when the sale was launched, with prices for luxury
FIREFIGHTERS have come under attack four times in 24 hours by a gang of 30 yobs lobbing stones and other missiles. Crews from Bolton Central Fire Station were attacked three times on Monday night and once on Sunday. Firefighters were called to Shackleton
A ROW is brewing in Nigeria over the prospect of Jay Jay Okocha being named in the national squad for the African Nations Cup in January. Chief coach, Austin Eguavoen - a former international team-mate of Okocha - has indicated that he will name the Wanderers
SURPRISE guy Abdoulaye Faye will become a fully-fledged Wanderer before the month is out. The Senegal international, who has made a big impact since joining Wanderers on loan from the French club, Lens, is set to convert his Reebok stay into a permanent
A SECURITY guard was assaulted by robbers as he emptied ticket machines at Besses O'Th' Barn Metrolink Station in Whitefield. He was collecting cash at the Bury Old Road station when two men approached and pushed him against the wall. The guard was punched
A LATE penalty missed cost Manchester League leaders Avro victory at Breightmet United, where the proceeding ended goal-less, but with Rochdale Sacred Heart losing, their lead at the top is now six points. East Manchester were 2-0 winners over Hindsford
RADCLIFFE BORO 0, OSSETT TOWN 1: A vastly under-strength Radcliffe Boro side were unlucky not to have earned a point against Ossett - but that will come as scant consolation to boss Kevin Glendon, whose side are now deeply embroiled in a relegation battle
ATHERTON LR 3, STONE DOMINOES 0: LR made it two home wins out of two with a super display against Stone Dominoes. Second half goals from Steve Settle, Craig Coote and a Craig Doyle penalty were enough to give Mike Lester's side three points, and lift
MOOR GREEN 4, LEIGH RMI 1: Andy Nelson's young RMI side continue to struggle for confidence in Nationwide North after seeing another point snatched away from them against Moor Green. After a bright opening spell, Leigh took the lead when Hornblowers defender
EAGLEY gained a valuable three points at West Lancashire League Premier Division strugglers Hesketh Bank. The Villagers started brightly and almost took the lead on seven minutes when Clint McLoughlin controlled the ball well, but his shot from just inside
BOLTON was transformed into a pink paradise in October with hundreds of people turning pink to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mr Blobby and Dolly Parton were among the scores of fundraisers who wore fancy dress and took part in events
SPARKY the circus clown was arrested after a bust-up with animal rights protesters. And another circus worker was arrested for allegedly flicking a cigarette at demonstrators. Police arrested the two outside Peter Jolly's Circus on Sunday. Animal protection
ILLEGAL fireworks being sold in Bolton for pocket money prices have been seized by Trading Standards officers. Teams confiscated a haul of banned air bombs and mini rockets during a routine check at a Bolton shop. The fireworks are banned under the Fireworks
A FORMER Royal Navy submariner, who traded a life overseas to return to Bolton to run a cheese stall, may be forced to quit because of "petty" parking fines. John Mullineaux received a medical discharge from the Navy after suffering a brain haemorrhage
AN interactive careers and skills show is returning to Manchester . SkillCity North-west is back with an array of interactive stands, including a parachute simulator tower. The parachute tower forms part of the British Army's stand and is just a sample
A CRACKDOWN on louts using fireworks has begun as Bonfire Night approaches. People over the age of 16 caught misusing fireworks will be issued with £80 fixed penalty notices say Greater Manchester Police. Anyone seen throwing fireworks or using them in
RESULTS and tables at November 1 LFA Cup: Accrington Loyal Amateurs 0 Rochdale St Clements 5; Aintree Villa 5 Southport Trinity 2; East Villa 2 Prestwich Heys 2 (aet Prestwich Heys won 4-3 on pens); Leigh Athletic 1 Remyca United 0; Merseyside Police
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ATHERTON LR 3, STONE DOMINOES 0: LR made it two home wins out of two with a super display against Stone Dominoes. Second half goals from Steve Settle, Craig Coote and a Craig Doyle penalty were enough to give Mike Lester's side three points, and lift
