PEOPLE in the North-west are becoming increasingly optimistic about the economic outlook, says a survey out today. The survey, from the London-based economic consultancy, Business Strategies, shows that many expect their household finances to improve,
PLANNING councillors will visit Red Moss before making any decision on controversial plans to develop a super tip. Long awaited plans for the major waste site on the outskirts of Horwich were presented to Bolton's planning control sub-committee yesterday
IT'S never too late to fall in love according to old romantics Edna Birchall and Eddie Tong who will tie the knot at Bolton Register Office, today. Edna, 81, and Eddie, 79, will vow to spend the rest of their lives together after an eight month long whirlwind
FRANK and Kathleen Helps were given the "Surprise, Surprise," of their lives when they were reunited with two special friends - thanks to the Mayor of Bolton and the BEN. The couple, who emigrated to Canada 30 years ago, always regretted losing touch
By MIKE HULME DES Drummond could make his final farewell at Hilton Park on Sunday. The former Leigh wing ace who graced the ground for 10 years until the mid 1980's, is set to make what could be one of the last professional appearances of his 20-year
SIR: Mr Jackson, with reference to your letter (Viewpoint, July 15) about opening the old fire station on Marsden Road, Bolton, as a youth club, you did not state the name of the school your children go to. Surely you could join the Parent Teacher Association
CRAZY For YouZwas hailed by one critic as "A great, glorious, glamorous, goldmine of a show" and I don't quarrel with that. When I saw the London production of musical at the Prince Edward Theatre I was captivated by Tom Flavin who has been playing the
ONE of Bolton's best known hotels is extending and building a new conference centre for up to 450 people. Planning councillors gave the go ahead yesterday for Last Drop Village owners MacDonald Hotels to add 42 bedrooms and build the conference centre
HORWICH residents, who have faced the prospect of a super-tip literally on their doorstep, will probably be more than a little surprised that planning councillors are now going to visit the Red Moss site, before making any decision on the controversial
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, August 2, 1971 MORE than 600 children turned up at the new Turton Comprehensive School today to be told: "Sorry, we don't have room for all of you." The new £500,000 extension to the school is not ready, and the pupils
DANISH duo Per Frandsen and Michael Johansen were still waiting for final clearance today before making their Bolton debuts in tomorrow's friendly at York. The pair have been training with their new teammates for three weeks but their registrations were
BOLTON West MP Tom Sackville has blasted a councillor who called for the legalisation of drugs. Manchester's Lord Mayor elect, Cllr Gerry Carroll, claimed Britain had lost the war against drugs and a radical new approach was needed including the legalisation
A BIG question mark still hangs over the future of Colorvision shops in Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Chorley and Farnworth. The shops remained closed today as uncertainty continued over the future of the company. Colorvision was put into administrative receivership
A BOLTON amateur cricketer and close friend of Imran Khan has spoken of his delight at the Pakistan hero's libel court victory. Former Pakistan test batsman Mudassar Nazar, who now plays for Bolton Cricket Club, threw his full support behind Khan's defence
NURSES in Bolton have been offered a top up pay rise of less than ONE per cent. Hospital bosses have offered 0.73pc on top of the 2pc to be paid out nationally. The across-the-board offer is to all workers except doctors and senior managers, and Royal
FRANK and Kathleen Helps were given the "Surprise, Surprise," of their lives when they were reunited with two special friends - thanks to the Mayor of Bolton and the BEN. The couple, who emigrated to Canada 30 years ago, always regretted losing touch
A HEROIC Bolton dog who towed his stranded wheelchair bound owner a mile home, has been shortlisted for a national award. Golden labrador Eric's special pedigree makes him a 'real life champ' to not only disabled owner Roland Gornall, but to the judges
A WOMAN who staged a 'sit-in' on the road outside her home in a desperate attempt to stop heavy lorries parking there, has lost her fight. Elizabeth Coles says she is "devastated" after councillors refused to remove a parking bay, which allows the mammoth
SIR: Stoneclough is a no-go area after the council tax has been collected. We have a sports field, and when it is the holiday period the goal posts are removed (the council are good at that) then the children's swings are taken down. What will be next
SIR: Readers may have seen the recent exciting news of research at St Thomas's, funded with a £125,000 grant from the Arthritis & Rheumatism Council, which has established that genetic factors play a vital part in the development of osteoarthritis
FORMER Spurs star midfielder Vinny Samways has been added to the Everton squad to visit Radcliffe Boro at Stainton Park tomorrow for the Frankie Bunn Testimonial game. Goodison Park manager Joe Royle has done his former Oldham Athletic striker proud by
STEVE Waywell's hopes of fielding his best side against a strong Celtic outfit at Hilton Park tomorrow may be dashed. The Leigh RMI boss will give late fitness tests to two of his close season signings. Striker Keith Evans has a niggling knee strain while
THE library in Westhoughton will be closed to borrowers tomorrow afternoon - but open to film fans. At 2pm, Cllr Brian Clare, the town mayor, will be unveiling a plaque outside the town hall to Westhoughton-born film star Robert Shaw. Then, between 2.30pm
AN angry angler has called for action after a Bolton river was turned into a thick tide of foam earlier today. The foot-deep flow of foam appeared on the River Irwell at Prestolee, Kearsley, this morning to the shock and disgust of a passing Farnworth
AMAZING Eleanor Mayoh still runs her own home and travels into town by bus - at the age of 100! Eleanor, of Alderley Avenue, Astley Bridge, celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday. And on top of a card from the Queen, she received a surprise visit from
A MAN was crushed to death in a works accident at a Bolton factory today when he was dragged into a rolling machine. The 59-year-old man, from Halliwell, received massive internal and facial injuries when he was working on an inspection machine used for
ONE of the main reasons for Britain's poor medals haul at the Olympic Games in Atlanta is claimed to be pathetic support at local and national level for training and developing athletes of world-beating calibre. The news that Bolton Sports Village and
WANDERERS' pulling power was confirmed today when their opening Division One fixture at Port Vale was made all-ticket. That means Wanderers will start the new season with back to back all-ticket matches - the home derby clash with Manchester City on Tuesday
