ATMOSPHERIC music sets the mood for this intriguing thriller directed with his usual panache by Kenneth Alan Taylor. Taylor staged Wait Until Dark at the Coliseum in the early seventies. The play has worn well and still packs a powerful punch. Having
Bury 0, Crystal Palace 0 A FEW more performances like this and the relegation rainclouds hovering over Gigg Lane should start to clear. While a home point against a crisis-torn Palace side was never going to be high on chairman Terry Robinson's gift list
At the Public Inquiry last August, I attended on behalf of Over Hulton residents and submitted both verbal and written representations requesting the Department of the Environment to reject the RJB appeal to be granted permission to carry out opencast
ROGUE collectors could be preying on the kindness of Bolton's pub-goers, a Bolton councillor has warned. Cllr Paul Perry believes bogus charity workers are operating in Bolton town centre - especially in busy pubs. The Tonge Ward councillor, a well-known
THE question of putting fluoride in Bolton's water has split the town's MPs. Ruth Kelly and Brian Iddon are backing the move to improve the state of children's teeth, but David Crausby is opposing it. Bolton West MP Mrs Kelly supports the move for the
HOME Secretary Jack Straw today announced a £2.6 million scheme to tackle young thugs and criminals in Greater Manchester. He unveiled the joint initiative between police, magistrates courts, probation and social services as he announced that new powers
BOLTON'S two big clocks are squaring up for the battle of the chimes - to see which will be the first one to ring in the Millennium. The Town Hall clock and Bolton parish church clock will chime on the stroke of midnight, January 1, 2000. But, according
I'M anxious to contact any relatives of Ldg Seaman L Jukes RN C/SGX17273 HMS Goodson, who died May 21, 1945, buried in Wigan Cemetery. J Smith Ex A/B RN Kempton Avenue, Bolton Tel: 01204 791866 Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images
BOLTON'S most enterprising youngsters showcased their talents on Saturday at a special trade fair. Young people from 16 local schools, colleges and youth clubs were joined by about 500 others from across the country displaying their products inside a
I was astonished to read Cllr John Walsh's letter arguing in terms of fairness against the imposition of charges on food outlets. Isn't this the same Councillor John Walsh who supported Margaret Thatcher's Poll Tax which imposed the same charges on dukes
THANK you for printing my letter making the point that the Jubilee 2000 coalition - campaigning to cut the chains of debt for poor countries - is not supported only by Christians, but by all sorts of groups and individuals. Unfortunately, a misprint completely
COLIN Todd is ready to wield the axe to cut out the blight that threatens to wreck Wanderers promotion hopes. One point from three demoralising games after a confidence boosting 15-match unbeaten run have left the Reebok boss in uncompromising mood ahead
By Gordon Sharrock: Swindon Town 3. Bolton Wanderers 3 IT may be youthful enthusiasm or merely blind faith that inspires Eidur Gudjohnsen's continuing confidence in Wanderers' promotion prospects. But the young Icelander - once rated among the finest
AN urgent £200,000 appeal has been launched in a last ditch bid to secure the future of Bolton Sea Cadets and other groups. Bolton and District Combined Ex-Servicemen and Women's Association have launched the campaign. Members of the association have
IAN Millward is calling for a review of the the game's 'on report' system after another of his players was KO'd by a high shot that deserved a sending off. The Leigh coach feels that some referees are 'hiding' behind the 'on report' rule and instead of
Leigh 24, Whitehaven 20 THEY say league tables don't lie. It didn't last year when Leigh ran a poor last. And it doesn't this morning with the cock-a-hoop Centurions racing up to sixth place. It's an indication of just how much Leigh have improved over
COLIN Todd is ready to wield the axe to cut out the blight that threatens to wreck Wanderers promotion hopes. One point from three demoralising games after a confidence boosting 15-match unbeaten run have left the Reebok boss in uncompromising mood ahead
I REFER to your recent articles in the paper about dog fouling. While I admire the stance being taken by the council, I find it hard to believe Cllr Joyce Kellet when she says it is a minority of dogs owners who allow their dogs to foul the pavements.
DETECTIVES are hunting a boy who pointed a gun at a woman's head in Bolton town centre. The boy, pointed the gun at the 25-year-old girl's head, and asked her: "Do you want to buy it?" The boy and two other teenagers then ran away laughing. Detectives
I write in reply to Mr E Goodyear's letters. It is he who should get his facts right. It is not as easy as he suggests to fix the price at which shares in industries should be offered to the public on privatisation. It is necessary to pitch the price
THERE was sadness yesterday as Bolton's adopted ship, HMS Beaver, finally sailed into the sunset. Sailors from the ship, along with Bolton's civic leaders, stood shoulder to shoulder to mark the end of a historic attachment. Around 50 crew visited the
WHAT has happened to our good, old fashioned jam? Every time I put jam on my bread I get a mass of jelly that seems almost impossible to spread. It is sheer rubbish. Mrs L Butterworth Woodgate Street, Bolton Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000
A YOUNG Bolton dad who suffered serious injuries in an industrial accident is fighting for compensation. Tony Sabanski was crushed when a cage full of mail fell on him at a sorting depot in Tonge Bridge, Bolton. As reported in the Bolton Evening News
EIDUR Gudjohnsen is expecting to be back on the bench as Wanderers bid to pick up their promotion challenge tomorrow, despite his heroics at Swindon. "I wouldn't say I'm aiming for a starting place straight away," the determined young Icelander admitted
A HEARTBROKEN Bolton mother spoke today of her grief after sickening thieves plundered her son's grave of toys. Susan McQuiggan, of Marld Crescent, Johnson Fold, was horrified when presents left on her son Michael's gravestone were stolen. They had been
THE man in charge of saving Bolton's cash-strapped Octagon Theatre is earning £400 a DAY. The news comes days after Octagon bosses confirmed 18 people are facing redundancy at the theatre, as part of cost-cutting provisions in a new business plan. And
I RESPOND to the comment from Mr Benetta, March 2. Well done, Mr Bennetta. How can the Government say that we are all equal when we are not? May I say that the only people that are discriminated against are the English. Jack is correct in saying that
YET again, Cllr John Walsh completely misses the point, only on this occasion it is on a subject of immense importance - the new Food Standards Agency. He says it is unfair to introduce a flat rate of less than £2 a week on food outlets. I would like
THE Bolton-based Excellence North West organisation is holding its next meeting on March 29 at Manchester Airport. The speaker will be Colin Stephens, Business Excellence Manager with BT Payphone - a 1998 UK Quality Award Winner. He and colleagues will
LEADING members of the local business community heard a rallying call from the man leading a new Government move to boost North-west prosperity. Mr Mike Shields - who ran the Trafford Park Development Corporation for 11 years - is the first Chief Executive
DETECTIVES are invesigating the death of a man discovered slumped in a toilet cubicle at a Farnworth pub. The man, who has not been officially identified, was found dead in the gents toilets at the Moses Gate pub, Bolton Road. The alarm was raised after
BOLTON councillors are calling on MPs to make sure they have a say over whether fluoride is added to the town's water supply. They fear that local authorities could be left out of the debate and fluoride could be added without them being consulted. Liberal
WHILE our report that Bolton children lose out in the "lottery of life" made depressing reading, we still feel a positive approach to the situation is necessary. As we move into the new Millennium, everyone should be working towards improving the situation
A MAN'S leg was severed in an horrific accident with a motorbike in Little Hulton last night. Eddie Royle, aged 59, was crossing Cleggs Lane when he was involved in the accident with a Kawasaki 550cc. The pedestrian's leg was cut off in the collision.
THERE'S a magical tower where dreams come true, It's there for children just like you. You can find your way if you do things right. Lie down in your bed and close your eyes tight. Count to twenty and think of these things, First a butterfly with silvery
A KEARSLEY environmental group is still on the warpath over plans for a new supermarket. The group, made up of residents opposed to a new superstore at Old Hall Street/Bolton Road junction, has sent dozens of letter to Environment Secretary John Prescott
THE re-opening of Farnworth Bus Station today, following major refurbishment, means there will be a number of timetable changes to First Manchester services operating the Bolton to Manchester route. Services affected include numbers 25, 31 and GOLD service
BOLTON MP Dr Brian Iddon has asked Chancellor Gordon Brown to slash tax on natural gas in tomorrow's Budget to persuade more drivers to use the fuel in their cars. The Labour backbencher has backed a Commons Motion urging action in tomorrow's tax and
ENERGY Secretary Mr Eric Varley announced today that he is making an order allowing a return to a five-day week, to take effect from midnight tomorrow. The ban on television after 12.30pm will not be reimposed, but Mr Varley said it was important that
MANY people will be surprised, as we are, that the board of the cash-strapped Octagon Theatre feels it makes good economic sense to pay £400 a day to its new projects manager. In addition, the theatre has advertised for a finance manager who will earn
BLACKBURN Rovers could make a surprise transfer raid on Bury before the March 25 deadline. Ewood Park boss Brian Kidd ran the rule over the Shakers' home draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday with his interest believed to be focused on Gigg Lane pair Chris
THEATRE, MUSIC & DANCE NEW Rosemere AOS present Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore, Albert Halls, 7.30pm. Tickets £8 and concessions £6, tel: Patricia Killeen on 522048 or the box office on 364333. BOLTON Burns Club, dancing class, Social Centre for the
