PROSTITUTION is an issue that splits opinion across Bolton. Kat Dibbits reports on different approaches and attitudes to the problem in the town . . . VARIED attitudes to prostitution have caused a furore in the letters pages of the Bolton Evening
PLANS by Bolton Muslim Girls School to become a state school have been backed by a leading Conservative. The independent school in Swan Lane, Daubhill, was visited yesterday by Sayeeda Waris, a vice-chairman of the Conservative Party with special responsibility
BOLTON Wanderers now have a world class pitch fit for the world class soccer talent of the Premiership. The lush green grass originally destined for the new Wembley Stadium will greet the Whites when they begin their Premiership campaign against Spurs
BOOK lovers in Bolton are true romantics at heart. According to book chain Waterstones, Bolton is top of the romantic fiction charts for the North-west, with more mushy novels sold in the town than anywhere else in the region. Nationally, readers in
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THE gruff no-nonsense image of the typical northener was dented this week with the news that readers in Bolton buy the highest number of romantic novels in Britain. Women in Bolton might believe their very own Heathcliffe is waiting with flowers and
A CURRY house in Bolton has become on of the first in the country to properly cater for blind customers by rustling up a special menu in Braille. Sanu Miah, who owns the Achari Indian restaurant on Crook Street in Bolton, had the idea after seeing
COUNCIL bosses are hoping to breathe new life into the historic buildings at Philips Park Hall in Whitefield. The Philips family occupied the estate from 1790 until 1946 and two years later it was bought by the former Whitefield Council and turned into
It calls itself a restaurant, but this could sometimes be misunderstood as too posh to wear your wellies in. But The Craven Heifer is a comfy place to eat, whether you are dressed up for an evening meal or in casual clothes, just back from a long walk
TWO deadly Samurai swords, a Rambo style hunting knife and a machete were among the 250 knives handed in under a police amnesty in Bolton. At least these weapons are now off the streets and cannot do anyone any harm but it is almost certain that the thugs
THESE are the weapons that have been taken off the streets of Bolton during a national five-week knife amnesty. Police say the number of knives and swords being handed in during the last week of the campaign is likely to take the number of weapons surrendered
WEEKLY bin rounds will return to parts of Bolton within weeks after a deal was finally struck by councillors. A special meeting of Bolton Council last night resulted in a decision which means that a weekly collection will be reinstated in some areas
A BOLTON bus driver who filmed himself raping an eight-year-old boy has been jailed indefinitely. Paul O'Brien, aged 41, formerly of Tonge Moor, abused the boy over a 12-month period after befriending his parents. Bolton Crown Court heard that some
WELL-KNOWN umpire Jack Price has passed away at the age of 80. Jack was a popular figure in the Bolton Cricket League, where he served as vice president. In a 56-year career in the sport, he also umpired in the Bolton Association and other leagues across
THE Cross Cup takes centre stage tomorrow with two teams fighting for a place in the final and two more looking to clinch a semi-final spot. Elton and Spring View clash at the Bury team's ground where the home side will start as favourites to reach the
TEN Horwich RMI Harriers represented Greater Manchester in a recent schools' inter-counties meeting and put in some terrific performances. With the best athletes from eight counties competing, it was always going to be tough, but the Horwich athletes
TOP British middle distance runner, Tom Lancashire, will be hoping to continue his stunning form this season for Bolton Harriers tomorrow. The 20-year-old Turton star has just returned home from America where he has been setting the college circuit alight
DRIVERS are being warned that major roadworks at a Bolton town centre junction are entering a new phase. The next stage of the £2.7 million project at the junction of Lower Bridgeman Street and Manchester Road starts on Monday with a new gas main being
FORGET Harry Potter, primary school pupil Liam Fahey may just have come up with a new hit children's character Rory the Rappin' Radio! The wacky character has been created by Liam, a Year Six pupil at St Teresa's RC School, Little Lever. He has been
A CONSULTANT advising Bolton Council has criticised planners for ignoring her recommedations over the placing of disabled parking bays at a new multi-million pound retail park. As reported in the Bolton Evening News, disabled driver Geoffrey McBride,
THE pain in my ear reminded me of my mission in life to paint. Two days later though, I wondered: if a picture paints a thousand words, then what do four walls, a couple of doors and a ceiling covered in various not too aesthetically pleasing shades
I HAD the honour of being invited to the concert at the Albert Halls to celebrate Veterans' Day, and should like to congratulate Bolton Council on the vision and organisational skills that went into producing a memorable evening and, I am reliably informed
IT is now three weeks since I wrote inviting Cllr David Wilkinson to explain why he should be the first Bolton councillor since Bolton Council was formed in 1838 to be found guilty of lying to council and remain in office. In the same letter, I suggested
OUR 20-year-old son died last September after a 10-year battle with cancer, and we have a plot in Blackrod Cemetery which we visit and tend regularly. We also planted a rose at the grave at Christmas as a permanent family tribute. Much to our dismay,
MY wife and I went to Overdale crematorium this week and wondered why there is such a proliferation of signs which makes it difficult to find the one for Overdale. Surely there must be planning laws to control this "forest" of signs which confuses locals
OH dear! I have read some crackpot ideas in my time, but Roy Caswell, "Make inmates pay for cost of stay in prison", takes the biscuit. Roy, I think you and your mates had one drink too many when you came up with this idea. How on earth do you expect
I HAVE noticed over the last few weeks that the Letters' page seems to be full of the doom and gloom of people having a moan, most of the time quite justified. There has been a lot of criticism of Westhoughton, but if people will look round, there are
Don't feel sad just because there's no Glastonbury this year. Feel happy! Here's our round-up of all the other festivals that are coming up... What: Latitude Where: Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk When: Friday July 14 to Sunday July 16 Headliners
BOLTON Wanderers have stalled in pursuit of Liverpool midfielder, Dietmar Hamann, after securing the services of Ivan Campo for the next two seasons. The former Real Madrid ace signed a new contract yesterday, ending months of speculation over his future
A WOMAN who is fed up with glimpsing her naked neighbour has been given planning permission to build a balcony with a screen. Miss Wilkinson, owner of the house in Tempest Road, Bolton, told the council's planning committee meeting that her bedroom window
STAFF and youngsters from a Bury school are remembering former pupils who lost their lives in the Battle of the Somme. Bury Grammar School lost 97 of its 197 pupils in the First World War including 20 at the battle, which is being commemorated today
Lancashire Lightning coach Mike Watkinson believes his team can learn from their six-wicket defeat against Durham, which leaves their Twenty20 Cup hopes hanging by a thread. Lancs lost their second game of the competition after being comfortably beaten
Wanderers can expect more screen time than ever next season after having seven of their first 17 Premiership fixtures selected for live coverage by Sky Sports. The screenings start with their opening day game at home to Spurs on Saturday, August 19,
Thousands of Bolton householders are drinking water with a "gritty taste"... because of the drought. North West Water says that reservoir levels are so low that water which contains a harmless micro-organism is coming through the taps in the Harwood
European Dream the horse co-owned by Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce runs in the Miller UK Handicap at Newcastle, at 5.25pm today. It's 7-1 in the morning papers.
SAM Allardyce believes England's World Cup destiny hinges on their ability to conquer their own private demons. Portugal are the opponents in this afternoon's quarter-final in Gelsenkirchen but the Wanderers boss says the biggest threat to the Three
COUNCIL house tenants from Bolton are taking a campaign for them to be more involved in decisions which affect their lives to Westminster. Tenants and employees of Bolton at Home, which manages the council's houses, will meet Jim Dobbin, MP for Heywood
THE RSPCA is appealing for information about a dog that was ditched by its owners. The Tibetan Terrier is thought to be 15 years old and was found in Darwen Road in Bromley Cross at 9am on Tuesday. It was emaciated and had badly matted fur. The dog
