UNION chiefs are demanding a full public inquiry into Bolton's under fire psychiatric unit. UNISON welcomed the findings of a critical report into the mental health service made public this week. But the union claim the investigation did not go far enough
LOCAL photographer Mark Evans has stopped his international travels for long enough to pick his favourite images for a first exhibition. Mark, of Lord Street, Kearsley, has provided material for national and international magazines, travelling all around
BOLTON residents will have the opportunity to have their say over controversial plans to convert Raikes Lane Incinerator into an energy-from-waste plant. The council will be hosting a public meeting in the Festival Hall at Bolton Town Hall on March 4
SIR: The era of the film musical is long gone, but Madonna is magical in Evita. Don't let anyone tell you this underrated performer can't sing, dance, act, and juggle her career. Max Nottingham, St Faith's Street, Lincoln Converted for the new archive
A CONTROVERSIAL decision to build a psychiatric nursing home near primary schools in Little Lever has provoked a bitter row between two prospective MPs. Tory Paul Carter and Labour's Dr Brian Iddon have locked horns over Bolton Council's decision to give
SIR: My compliments to two council workers, Neil and Ben who worked on my upstairs flat on Monday February 17 in atrocious conditions. They never stopped even for the drinks I made them. They were clean, tidy and very pleasant. Mrs Eaton, Town Centre,
THE threat that Bolton town centre could sink into "gratuitous violence and drunkeness" has dashed a major town centre development. Developers of a £5m complex have been left facing huge legal costs after their appeal court hearing for a liquor licence
SIR: We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those people involved with our latest 'Parish Dance', especially Mr Brian Adams; those who gave private donations and gifts for the raffle prizes and tombola stall, and the Bolton Evening News for
SIR: May I comment on your Viewpoint editorial about Barry Wilcox. Firstly I will quote your closing paragraph. "Whilst we do not condone what Barry has done, we wish Mrs Wilcox success in getting fair justice for her son. A sixteen year old is too young
SIR: I couldn't let T R Miles' letter regarding the Queen Tribute group, Magic, go by uncontested. At the beginning of the show, which had no seats empty as far as I could see, the lead singer explained that they were not trying to BE Queen, but were,
CASH-STRAPPED social services chiefs fear that new plans for young tearaways could leave them picking up a huge bill. The Government is planning to set up 170 new secure accommodation places across the country. The idea is that magistrates will no longer
IT'S a kind of magic to see just how much Bolton's Paul Sykes looks like a rock legend . . . In fact, Paul looks so much like his musical hero, the late Freddie Mercury from Queen, that a London-based agency has signed him up. The performer who mimes
They've no faces now - these once vigorous streets Where they daily fought grime - and daily won Where no strike, no recession, no ration-bound war Robbed a doorstep of its donkey-stone Where Mondays (when dry) barred the milkman's horse As competitive
HELP The Aged are calling for Golf Clubs across the North West to swing into action by signing up for the Unisys Help The Aged Club Championship which aims to raise over £45,000 for the Charity this year. The winning golfer from every club that donates
FURIOUS residents are calling for a road to be closed after a teenage grief-rider smashed into a house. As reported in last night's BEN, the 17-year-old brought terror to the streets of Farnworth on Thursday as he was pursued by police. Now residents
ANGRY workers on a small Bolton trading estate say they are being harassed by a gypsy invasion. The traders claim action to stop travellers moving into a nearby residential area has just pushed the problem onto them. Now they want their council landlords
BOLTON Council's decision to cut down on emptying litter bins and sweeping streets is worrying. The town already has a litter problem and this strategy will exacerbate it. We acknowledge the Council's dilemma in trying to maintain services while balancing
A COUPLE of weeks ago I mentioned the Salford Hundred Swimming Medal, and a letter from Mr Albert Winstanley, of Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, saying how he and other pupils from Sunninghill School won those particular medals in 1929. This has been followed
By Les Gent MY picture on February 14 of Thicketford Brow in 1921 brought a response from G. Hamer, of Dimple Park, Egerton, who told me that some of my facts were wrong. The estate in the picture, he says, was the Firwood and not Top o'th' Brow. 'Top
ONE of the more memorable moments at Burnden on Saturday came when Sheffield United boss Howard Kendall made his last minute substitution. That gave Andy Walker the chance, albeit briefly, to make his long-awaited re-appearance in front of the fans who
NO wonder Colin Todd was angry when tabloid transfer speculation set up Alan Thompson as a target for Sheffield Wednesday. The Wanderers boss knows how damaging it would be if the young midfield ace became the latest Burnden hero to become a victim of
DEVOTED couple Carol and Tony Evans have plenty to celebrate after winning the BEN and Whitakers of Bolton Valentines Competition. Carol and Tony of St Kilda Avenue, Kearsley were nominated for the fantastic £1,000 romantic prize by Tony's mum, Mrs Betty
FOUR policemen who disarmed a drug crazed gunman after he had terrorised shopkeepers in an armed robbery rampage are being to be honoured by the Chief Constable. The brave officers overpowered Stuart Partington who raided four Bolton shops in less than
SIR: We would like to ask the readers once again if they have any more cine film, slides, photographs or memorabilia about the Belle Vue Zoological Gardens. It was largely due to the response from the readers that we were able to produce the video, The
SIR: The Annual Waterloo Cup hare coursing event will be held next week on February 25-27, an event, which I, and many who share my views hope will be one of the last. However, until that day comes, we who oppose this cruel spectacle must make our voices
YOUNG illustrator Michael Robinson will see his work displayed in a major exhibition in London. Michael, a former Turton High School pupil, entered the Young Cartoonist of the Year award with his Channel Tunnel spoof. Although Michael, 24, did not receive
A BOLTON church has taken the unusual step of issuing a public warning - to stop people being conned by a scheming teenager. Officials at St Luke's, Chorley Old Road - which operates a wide range of community help schemes - has received several reports
CONGRATULATIONS to mum Christine Cubitt. When she could find no suitable magazines for her three young sons, the 39 years-old housewife decided to produce her own. Now, Boys 1st has gone on sale across the country. Christine, from near Bingley, West Yorkshire
BOLTON Wanderers Lancashire Youth Cup game against Everton will be played on Tuesday at Leigh RMI's Hilton Park ground, kick-off 2pm. The original fixture, scheduled for last Tuesday at Burnden Park, was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. The winners
SCOTT Taylor was just inches away from grabbing the glory with a last-gasp winner for the Football League's U-21 side in Genoa. The Burnden striker went on to face the Italians for the last half-hour of the friendly and saw his substitute partner, Charlton's
RUGBY League sources continue to tout Wigan Warriors as future lodgers at the Wanderers' new stadium. Despite unveiling an £1l million redevelopment plan for Central Park, which would involve ground sharing with Wigan Athletic, there are serious doubts
BURNDEN Park is doing Wanderers no favours as its century of service draws to a close. The famous old pitch is on its last legs and the runaway leaders are having to watch their step as they try to keep ahead of their rivals. Players came out of the 2
FAMILIES struggling to cope with drug addicts have been urged to get in touch with a local support group. Organisers of the Harbour Family Helpline were saddened by the story of 16-year-old Barry Wilcox who was jailed for five years for a catalogue of
AN UNEMPLOYED father-of-two drew on his talents to brighten up his daughter's nursery school library - and now hopes it will open up a whole new chapter in his life. Michael McLaren had studied art and design in college and while he was out of work decided
A CONTROVERSIAL decision to build a psychiatric nursing home near primary schools in Little Lever has provoked a bitter row between two prospective MPs. Tory Paul Carter and Labour's Dr Brian Iddon have locked horns over Bolton Council's decision to give
SIR: I, and a few other members, play dominoes in the park hut. Recently some toilets were brought to replace the old ones. Well I wonder at the mentality of those who have smashed everything up. If and when caught they should be heavily fined or put
A FURIOUS father has hit out at thieves who stole his son's new bike. Mr Mark Munrow is offering a reward for the return of the bike, which was stolen when his girlfriend's home in Shireburn Avenue, Tonge Fold was burgled. The chrome and purple Emmelle
