BOLTON police officers who took part in a football match in memory of a murdered workmate raised hundreds of pounds for a children's charity. Eight teams competed for the John Egerton Trophy in a five-a-side fixture which has become an annual event. And
IF Wanderers are going through a bad spell, it's no better for QPR and their manager Gerry Francis. At least Sam Allardyce's side had a cushion of early season points to protect them when they hit lean times. Francis didn't. Rangers have gone six games
BOLTON Wanderers players have swapped their footballs for computer terminals and enrolled on an Information Technology course. Computer training company Panacea, which is based at the Bolton Enterprise Centre in Washington Street, is helping a wide range
SAM Allardyce says a win is vital tonight as Wanderers aim to pull out of a slide that is ruining their super start to the season. Saturday's draw against Crystal Palace when the Londoners pulled back from 3-1 down with three minutes remaining will haunt
TONIGHT'S home game with QPR can't come too soon as Wanderers seek to cure the defensive ills that have cost vital points in recent games, writes BEN Sports Editor Peter Mensforth. Late goals have seen the side beaten twice and held to a draw within a
POLICE are hunting a mugger who attacked a Bolton shopper in a supermarket aisle. The 49-year-old victim was pushed out of the way and her handbag stolen from a trolley as she shopped in Sainsbury's supermarket on Moor Lane, Bolton. The attacker made
BOLTON police officers who took part in a football match in memory of a murdered workmate raised hundreds of pounds for a children's charity. Eight teams competed for the John Egerton Trophy in a five-a-side fixture which has become an annual event. And
BOLTON'S Christmas shoppers are set to get extra police protection -- from the air. As part of a forcewide crackdown on street robbery, Greater Manchester Police's helicopter will swoop over the town on extra aerial tours in the coming months. Yesterday
DATES for your diary in November: November 6 to 11 -- Walmsley Church AODS. Scrooge -- The Musical. Walmsley Parish Church Hall. Tickets: 01204 520334. November 8 to 11 -- St Philip's AODS Junior Workshop. The Boyfriend. Parochial Hall, Bridgeman Street
TYLDESLEY Little Theatre celebrates the first Christmas of a new century with a space age comedy pantomime adventure. But favourite traditional characters will also be featured in Santa in Space. Dame Dangle, Tommy Tucker and their friends are delighted
NORTH West Disability Arts Forum are offering four workshops for disabled people keen to develop their skills in cabaret performance. Next spring, the Forum are working with two professional artists to offer disabled people in the North-west the opportunity
MIDDLE managers at Leigh bakers Waterfields have taken part in a special training initiative. Mr Steve Pass, from training company CMC Associates, led the course in association with the National Examination Board for Supervisory Studies. Waterfields staff
A NEW industrial and office building is currently under construction to accommodate a purpose built bakery and headquarters for Inter Link Foods plc. Inter Link Foods is a Lancashire-based company with existing bakeries in Blackburn, Heywood, Oldham and
FIREWORKS fans are being warned to ensure their homes are secure when they go to bonfire parties. Insurance bosses today revealed that November 5 is one of the prime times for house break-ins. John Simpson, operations director for Woolwich's insurance
ONE of Bolton's oldest pool players is to be honoured by his former team mates in the shape of a new sports trophy. The name of Fred Peacock, an active member of the Gilnow Fossils until his death eight weeks ago, will live on as an award for the Deane
FULL TIME: Wanderers 3 QPR 1 THE result was all that mattered - the second half super show and two special goals were a bonus, writes Neil Bonnar. Wanderers earned only their second win in nine games but they took their time getting into their stride.
A DISGUSTED Sunday league manager has vowed to collect a 1,000 strong petition demanding Bolton Council improve the state of its pitches. Geoff Morris, boss at Hare and Hounds Breightmet of the Bolton Sunday League, has become increasingly disillusioned
COME November 5th there will be a lot of fireworks inside Saffron Lane Stadium in Leicester and it will have nothing to do with bonfire night. At 6pm, the Lancashire Wolverine Colts will go head-to-head with the London Olympians to decide the first National
BOLTON Thirds, led with great authority by their captain Marcus Rigby in the absence of the honeymooning Clarke, competed well in a hard fought game in diabolical conditions, before going down 12-0 at Disbury. Bolton made a decision not to use any of
BOLTON Seconds and Thirds did beat the weekend storms as they travelled to Didsbury who deemed their pitches playable, although water polo or mud running should have been the order of the day. The Seconds took an early lead with Bray kicking an earl penalty
BOLTON'S scheduled league match at home against Didsbury fell foul of the atrocious weather conditions. As training did not take place at Avenue Street on Tuesday and Thursday for the same reasons it became obvious early on Saturday morning that the game
IF you're travelling by train try this great new site, updated every five minutes, which gives all the latest delay information: www.nationalrail.co.uk. It's far easier than any of the usual telephone numbers, which are almost impossible to access because
CHURCHGOERS prayed for the rains to stop as families were evacuated from their homes in the Plank Lane area of Leigh. Some residents from Johnson Close were evacuated as water seeped under the floorboards of their homes, cutting off electricity. Leading
BOLTON CHA RAMBLING CLUB, For more details ring Bolton 697610. ALBERT HOTEL, Derby Street, Bolton. Tuesday October 31, Halloween fright night in aid of Whizz-Kidz charity, which helps disabled children. Runs from 7pm to 11pm, free entry, raffle, games
IN 1926, Bolton shared in 'nine days that shook the world'. From May 4 to May 13, a general strike was declared throughout Britain by the Trades Union Council in support of the miners, who were being locked out of work. When the news came through, a Bolton
NORTH PIER THEATRE, BLACKPOOL, Hale and Pace with support from Hilary O'Neil and Steve Rawlings. Wednesday to Friday 8pm and Saturday at 7pm. Also, Roy 'Chubby' Brown, Saturday at 9.30pm and Sunday at 7pm. Ring 01253 292029. OPERA HOUSE, Blackpool. Abbadabbadoo
VICTORIA HALL, Knowsley Street, Bolton. Bolton Choral Union present A Remembrance Concert for the Millennium including Spitfire Prelude and Fuge by William Walton, Spirit of England by Sir Edward Elgar, The Dambusters March by Eric Coates and Dona Nobis
HILLTOPS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, Hill Lane, Blackrod. Budding musicians come and play your own arrangements and compositions, Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm. For more details ring Bolton 692702. THE WATERMILLOCK, Crompton Way, Bolton. Live music every
LEISURE, SPORT & KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: ladies only, 1.30pm-3pm; aerobics, 6pm-7pm; yoga, 7.30pm-9pm. DEANE Leisure Centre, Junction Road, Deane, tel: 334432: aerobics, 8pm-9pm; swim lessons, 5.30pm-6.30pm. FARNWORTH
GHOSTS and ghouls and things that go bump in the night don't bother many North-west people -- or so they say! A new NOP survey commissioned to coincide with Hallowe'en reveals that only 26 per cent of people in the region admit to being superstitious.
GHOSTS and ghouls and things that go bump in the night don't bother many North-west people -- or so they say! A new NOP survey commissioned to coincide with Hallowe'en reveals that only 26 per cent of people in the region admit to being superstitious.
A HEARTBROKEN father today begged young people not to sniff gas after the death of his son. Promising student Paul Fitzpatrick, 21, from Farnworth, was found dead by his horrified younger brother after he had sniffed butane gas from a canister -- 17 times
ONE of the main railway links from Bolton was closed yesterday as engineers worked frantically to check rails at Lostock following the Hatfield crash. The line from Bolton to Preston was closed while the Railtrack workmen also inspected track at Euxton
WITH a wind of variable force 3-4 from the South with gusts from almost any direction up to force 6 and 7, the racing during the Belmont Racing Open Points Series was at times reduced to survival. By the end of the day, the cold and wet had taken a lot
LEIGH RMI's FA Cup first round clash with Millwall looks likely to go ahead on Sunday November 19. The switch from Saturday has been requested by Greater Manchester Police because they are already fully stretched with the Manchester derby, an RL World
THE seniors were looking for a win to get back on track after last week's defeat and with a full roster, a win looked possible. Their opponents, Cardinal Langley, proved to be a tough nut to crack as both teams traded bsakets for most of the game. The
LOCAL boxer Amir Khan represented England in a tournament in Liverpoo and came back with the Gold Medal. Amir fought in the 48kg weight division and in his group there were only three boxers, due to Scotland not being able to take part and Ireland unfortunately
FLOODS and gales in Scotland, tornadoes on the South coast, anti cyclones sweeping in across the Irish Sea, weather alerts galore. Enough to make anyone stay in bed on a Sunday morning -- anyone except the gutsy members of the Clarion who turned out in
BOLTON Ladies produced a great performance to come out on top against Oldham in a match packed full of goals and incident. Despite atrocious conditions, both teams played attractive passing hockey, with Oldham showing good approach play, which produced
LAST weekend saw Bolton Metro Swimming Squad swimmers take part in the first recognised open gala to be held after the "Summer Break". Twenty-five BMSS swimmers travelled to Harrogate to take part in the Junior Open Age Group Meet. For the first time
THE MET, Market Street, Bury. An evening of comedy with Glen Wool, Howard Read and Natalie Haynes. Wednesday November 1. Starts 8.45pm. Tickets £4. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432 2117. FROG AND BUCKET, Oldham
THE most interesting game on paper was between Harlequins, last season's league champions, and Nomads, the present leaders but oth sides were without key players. Nomads shocked Harlequins when they went ahead through a goal from Annette Neal after only
ROCK HALL VISITOR CENTRE, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth. Hallowe'en Happenings! with The Croal Irwell Valley Countryside Service. Calling all young witches, ghosts and ghouls to bring along their broomsticks and lanterns for an evening
A SEVERE flood warning today was stepped down relieving Bolton residents and businesses who feared more disruption as the big storm clear-up continued. The Environment Agency reduced its red alert plan as water levels started to drop, but will be keeping
BOLTON Wanderers players have swapped their footballs for computer terminals and enrolled on an Information Technology course. Computer training company Panacea, which is based at the Bolton Enterprise Centre in Washington Street, is helping a wide range
THE Northern Academy which provides television and theatre workshops for young people is expanding into Worsley next month. Currently the Academy is based at the Grange Arts Centre, Oldham. Young people, aged eight to 18, who want to audition for the
THERE'S a very special programme for A Remembrance Concert for the Millennium at the Victoria Hall on November 11. Bolton Choral Union are staging the concert in association with Bolton Hospice. The St Nicholas Singers from Chorley are also taking part
THE government has published its proposals for commonhold and leasehold reform. A draft Bill and consultation paper has been issued, and responses should have now been submitted. A key feature will be the introduction of the 'no fault' right to manage
ACAS -- the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service -- says it has moved centre stage in a new era of North-west employment relations. The regional annual report shows that more people than ever are ringing ACAS Public Enquiry Points (up 25 per
Lindsay Hoyle LINDSAY Hoyle, Chorley MP, says he will continue a campaign for compensation to be paid to Japanese Prisoners of War from the Second World War following reports that an announcement on the matter is to come in next week's pre-budget statement
GREATER Manchester Police chiefs' crime fight has been given a high-tech helping hand. Heywood Distribution Park and its owner Ropemaker Properties have donated two miniature palmtop Psion 5 organisers to the force. The gadgets will allow officers 24-
"OUR pitch can be under water at 12 noon and fit for play at two if it stops raining," explains Radcliffe Amateurs Press Secretary Pete Daws on a day when his team played and hardly any one else did. The Ammies took full advantage of being in action to
BOLTON Mets rugby league club are tackling the problems of amateur sport - thanks to a little help from one of their biggest friends. The Withins based organisation have seen their hopes of playing home games sunk after their recent heavy rain waterlogged
FOLLOWING another prolonged spell of rain, Winter Rounders League organisers feared the worst for Sunday's fixtures. But sunshine and a strong wind on Sunday morning resulted in the ground conditions being remarkably good. With more rain forecast for
COMPETITIVE sport, be it hockey, football or even tiddleywinks can raise great passion and emotion in its participants. Channelled and controlled, it can be used to a player's advantage -- unchecked, it can cause a team's downfall. Bolton Hockey Club's
IN the U7s Alpha Section, Bolton Lads & Girls Club had a well deserved victory over Brandlesholme by 2-0 with Gowans and Holland sgrabbing the goals. Hindsford notched up their second home win in the last two weeks with a 3-1 win over Bolton County
WORLD climate change could be one of the factors causing the storms and tornados, Environment Minister Michael Meacher said. After visiting the scene of a tornado which ripped through Bognor Regis, West Sussex, Mr Meacher said the role of pollution and
DISTRAUGHT residents living in a terrace of houses in Bradshaw spent hours mopping up gallons of water from their homes. The flash storms which rained on the town caused water to cascade into the hallways and cellars of properties on Bradshaw Brow. Homeowners
Tonight: Southern England and Wales will have a cloudy night, with scattered showers, heaviest and most frequent along the southern and western coasts, where winds will be strongest. The Midlands and East Anglia will be mainly cloudy with occasional scattered
A SEVERE flood warning today was stepped bringing relief to Bolton residents and businesses who feared more disruption as the big storm clear-up continued. The Environment Agency reduced its red alert plan as water levels started to drop, but will be
ALBERT HALLS, Victoria Square, Bolton. Thursday November 2, Steeleye Span, tickets £12, concessions available. Tribute band, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Sunday November 12, 7.30pm. Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Thursday November 9, 7.30pm. Ring Bolton 334400.
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. Runs until Saturday Nov 11, The Phantom of the Opera. Tel 0161 242 2524. LIBRARY THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 236 7110. FORUM THEATRE, Wythenshawe. Ring 0161 445 3599. ROYAL EXCHANGE
ATLANTIS, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton. Ring Bolton 529922. Friday: Extreme, dance night, Saturday: Desire, mainstream chart and dance music. BAR PERU, Bank St, Bolton. Ring Bolton 521321. BENNIES NIGHT CLUB, Warthfold Rd, Radcliffe. Ring 0161 764 3501. CLUB
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun noon to 5pm. Adm free. Ring 0161 831 7454. ASTLEY CHEETHAM ART GALLERY , Trinity Street, Stalybridge. Open Mon to Fri (not Thurs) 1pm to 7.30pm, Sat 9am to 4pm. Tel 0161 338 2708
BOLTON Wanderers players have swapped their footballs for computer terminals and enrolled on an Information Technology course. Computer training company Panacea, which is based at the Bolton Enterprise Centre in Washington Street, is helping a wide range
BOLTON Wanderers players have swapped their footballs for computer terminals and enrolled on an Information Technology course. Computer training company Panacea, which is based at the Bolton Enterprise Centre in Washington Street, is helping a wide range
BOLTON'S footballing first hotel has opened its doors to the public and thrown down a culinary challenge budding masterchefs. The £12 million Whites Hotel complex built within the Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium opened for business yesterday. The 125
HELIENE Godding and Jennifer Lee present their popular evening of Lancashire entertainment in words and music -- Lancs and Lasses -- at Bolton Little Theatre's Forge Theatre on November 10 and 11. Daniel Robins will play the piano. Heliene brings back
VISITORS to a Bolton beauty spot will be able to enjoy the wildlife more easily thanks to a major improvement scheme. Walkers can now stroll all the way round Doffcocker Lodge thanks to the creation of a new track leading from Marsh Fold Lane to the Causeway
MEAN council bosses could cost Bolton's guide dog training centre thousands of pounds a year. Vans used by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA) to transport trainee guide dogs and their instructors have been exempt from on-street parking charges
BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport. Second Thurs in the month at 8.00pm, free. Ring 0161 432 2117.
A BOLTON woman hopes to add to her already impressive title tally when she fights for a European championship. Thai boxer Jussy Lowe, from Little Lever, will take on a Dutch opponent for the vacant European Bantamweight (under 52kg) Ladies title on November
GREEN ROOM, Manchester. Kino Film Festival showing new short films featuring the work and lesbian and gays in the North West. Runs to Saturday November 4. Screenings at 5.15pm, 7.15pm and 9.15pm. Admission £3.50 and £2.50. THE MILLENNIUM FESTIVAL OF THE
SHAKERS stars Darren Bullock and Matt Barrass will be out of action for at least another two weeks. Bury boss Andy Preece is bitterly disappointed at the news because he is desperate to get both players back in the team. Midfielder Bullock had been in
RADCLIFFE Boro look to clinch a place in the FA Cup first round for the first time in the club's history tonight with a fourth qualifying round replay against Burscough. The two drew 1-1 in the initial meeting on Saturday and it was the Unibond Premier
CLUB MISTRY, Derby Street, Bolton. Sunday October 29, Diwali celebration, family event, 4pm to 11pm. Ring Bolton 524695. CORNERHOUSE, Oxford Street, Mcr. Ring 0161 228 7621. Action packed arts programme for youngsters aged 11-16. Every Sat at 11.30am,
