SUCH a pity Bolton's first footballing hotel needs an original meat dish. ('Soccer hotel kicks off', page 9, BEN, Oct 31). With millions of vegetarians in the UK and millions of meat eaters now also enjoying vegetarian food, wouldn't it be a challenge
ALLOW me to use 'Your Views' to share my views of Bolton Council's sterling work at Heaton Fold Garden Centre, providing day care and training for adults with learning difficulties and a garden centre set to rival all competition. I applaud our Council's
I FELT I had to put pen to paper with regard to your article on the dad and the 'Baby Blues' (BEN: November 14). I'm sorry, but I agree with the Octagon. As an avid theatre-goer, I would be very disgruntled if a theatre allowed a young infant in. If that
BOLTON, like most towns, has its own particular road accident blackspots. People protest, traffic calming measures may be introduced, then there is yet another tragedy there. Astley Bridge resident Mr Arthur Sandiford says, in the wake of a fatal accident
IT WAS good to read of Councillor Walter Hall's objections to the proposed extension of Harwood Quarry, which went to Public Inquiry in October and to know that Bolton Council is on the side of residents on this issue. One of the key questions surrounding
FURTHER to my letters published in 'Your Views' on October 30 and November 8 regarding roadworks. The extremely condescending comments from Tony Boddy (ex-local government) on November 14 just confirms my premise that these officials (past or present)
SECURITY experts are urging townsfolk to report crimes as Victim Support Day approaches. A survey has revealed car crime and burglary is on the increase nationwide but many people are still too scared to report crimes. Now insurers Hill House Hammond
LOCAL bobbies were due to be honoured today for their bravery and courage. Six officers from the area joined their GMP collegues at Manchester Town Hall for a special awards ceremony attended by the city's Lord Mayor, town hall dignatries and Chief Constable
THE hunt is on for more part-time bobbies to walk the Bolton beat. There are currently about 50 special constables working in the town, offering help to their full-time colleagues at events ranging from church fetes to football matches. Now, as part of
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. Aid and Tosca. Runs to Saturday November 25. Tickets £8 to £39.50. Performanches 7.15pm. Tel 0161 242 2524. LIBRARY THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 236 7110. FORUM THEATRE, Wythenshawe
WIGAN Warriors are using technology developed by Crown Wallcoverings of Darwen to put rugby league on young fans' bedroom walls. Crown has spent 18 months evolving a digital process for the production of borders and friezes. The company's design team
BURTONWOOD Brewery, which has a number of local pubs, has announced a 16 per cent increase in half-year, pre-tax profits from £3,026,000 to £3,519,000. The Warrington-based independent brewery has 500 pubs, mainly in the North-west, but also in Yorkshire
EIGHT out of ten small business owners in the North-west highlight new laws and their complexity as a major obstacle to business expansion. Frustration with "the rising tide of red tape" is a feature of a regional survey by the Federation of Small Businesses
A MAN believed to be in his 50s has been found dead at his Leigh home. Police discovered the body after being called to a house in Linden Grove last night. The coroner has been informed.
POST Office customers chased a robber through Bolton town centre following an attack just before noon yesterday. They pursued the man from the Deansgate office towards Queen's Park after he snatched £85 from a 60-year-old woman. The robber, who was 6ft
A SCHOOLBOY suffered burns last night after playing with nail polish remover. It splashed onto a gas fire and sent sparks shooting across a room of the house in Water's Edge, Farnworth. He was at the home of his friend, Scott Hargreaves, when sparks landed
A TRAINEE anaesthetist admitted he felt numb when he learned he had won a £19,000 car. Jean Yves Bideon, from Bolton, took home a top-of-the-range VW Golf V5 for coming first in a competition run by a motor supermarket. Jean, 37, who is French but has
A NEW taxi service is being extended in the Bury area. The Arranged Passenger Transport shared taxi service available to residents in Tottington, Turton Road and Ramsbottom, is being extended to and from any point in Walshaw. The Phone-Book-Ride scheme
A MEETING to condemn the death of Bury taxi driver Tariq Javed is taking place tonight. Community leaders, councillors, police, MPs and colleagues of Mr Javed will gather in Bury Town Hall for an invitation-only "expression of grief". Tributes are expected
LEGENDARY Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah popped back into town from filming away from home to open a charity Christmas fayre. The celebrity cut the ribbon at Bolton Hospice's annual event which was held at the Excel Centre, on Lower Bridgeman Street,
A PROCESSION of vintage cars was due in Bolton today to mark the death of Bury vehicle enthusiast George Norbury. George, who died last week aged 71, ran a wedding car service with his partner Patricia Jones from their home on Bury New Road, Whitefield
BOLTON equestrian rider Heather Crowder is in the form of her life after enduring 18 months of hell. Heather's horse Flicka suffered an injury in 1998 when a small piece of wood lodged in her leg. At first it seemed minor but the wound worsened and Flicka
LOSTOCK returned to winning form with this excellent performance away at Ashton, winning 19-17. Played in atrocious conditions this was definately the proverbial tale of two halves. From their usual slow start on their travels Lostock went on to completely
JOHN Woods and his skill from penalty corners has been instrumental in Bolton Hockey Club's First XI's recent success but this season he has been more miss than hit, coming up against goalkeepers who have been in superb form. It seemed that the match
THE U7s Chairman's Cup Quarter Finals were affected by the weather, with only two matches being played. And both were decided by penalty shoot-outs - with amazing results. Bolton County Pumas and Westhoughton Rangers fought out a cracker of a game that
NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE, Birmingham. Autotech 2000. An exhibition of automotive technology including research, prototyping, plastics, software and paint. To Thursday November 23. Ring 01707 278200. Also, Festive Gift Fair. A variety of Christmas gifts
PENSIONER Fred Eckersley is confident he will be allowed to bring his Thai bride home by February. Despite his long bureaucratic battle to win permission for her to live in England, he may now decide to go to Bangkok with her instead. Mr Eckersley, aged
DOCTORS and nurses at the Royal Bolton Hospital can raise concerns over colleagues with the introduction of a whistle-blowing procedure. The new policy will allow NHS staff to tell bosses about malpractices on the wards without fear of losing their job
PENSIONER Fred Eckersley is confident he will be allowed to bring his Thai bride home by February. Despite his long bureaucratic battle to win permission for her to live in England, he may now decide to go to Bangkok with her instead. Mr Eckersley, aged
A BOLTON musician has realised his lifelong ambition of making his music available to millions of people all over the world. Wally Cartwright, from Great Lever, is over the moon after being accepted on the 'People Sound' MP3 music website which offers
A BOLTON man says an accident blackspot which claimed the life of an elderly man should have been made safer more than 30 years ago. Arthur Sandiford claims people in Astley Bridge have wanted improvements to a junction near the fire station on Crompton
A BOLTON man says an accident blackspot which claimed the life of an elderly man should have been made safer more than 30 years ago. Arthur Sandiford claims people in Astley Bridge have wanted improvements to a junction near the fire station on Crompton
COMEDIAN Peter Kay is literally on top of the world in his first video, which was released yesterday. Well, possibly not on top of the world. But the Bolton funnyman certainly hits the heights -- performing live at the top of Blackpool Tower. In front
COMEDIAN Peter Kay is literally on top of the world in his first video, which was released yesterday. Well, possibly not on top of the world. But the Bolton funnyman certainly hits the heights -- performing live at the top of Blackpool Tower. In front
THE world-renowned Hard Rock Cafe officially opens its fourth UK restaurant on Friday December 1. And two BEN readers will have the chance to mix with the stars at the glittering gala evening! Pop icons Duran Duran will perform live at the restaurant
TYLDESLEY RU made it seven consectutive wins with a 28-10 victory over Bury at a wet and muddy Well Street on Saturday. The heavy conditions made running rugby near impossible so the early exchanges where confined to both sets of forwards driving the
A GREY damp morning did little to damp the spirits of the Clarion riders this Sunday morning, when the main topic of conversation was the Presentation Night and how well it went. The Guest of Honour was Les Gent, who like many of our members, spent the
THE persistent rain again caused the Breightmet and Halliwell Winter Rounders Leagues to cancel their matches because of waterlogged pitches. The John Smith's Farnworth League, however, again managed to play the scheduled matches, for the most part in
IS there a collection centre anywhere for metal keys which are no longer required? M Chadwick Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton.
THANK you very much for the cuddly lion I won in the Bolton Evening News on October 11. I really enjoy doing the BEN competitions. K Shepherd Ellesmere Road, Bolton.
WITH regard to your article and opinion in the BEN on October 30 concerning the A675, I wonder if you have contacted the police and asked for the cause of accidents on this route? The reason I ask is that I have travelled on the road for the past 14 years
ALTHOUGH people are much more insular in society today, we have complete sympathy with the head-teacher of vandal-hit St Theresa's RC Primary School in Little Lever, who is appealing to local residents for help. She wants them to keep a watchful eye on
I AGREE with the comments of Don Tonge, regarding the old Bolton fire station. I and other members of the family were also under the impression (due to comments made by the Council) that, when the building was going to be rebuilt, the front facade was
I WAS very interested to read of Mr Colin Stott's experience (BEN: November 13) in which he had £30 deducted from his bank account for a BT Cellnet top-up which he knew nothing about. I do not own a mobile phone either, but had an identical experience
WE are currenlty making a prime-time documentary for ITV about bad food and malpractises in the UK catering industry. The programme should attract an audience of 7-10 million and we are eager to gather stories from right across the country. As this is
YOUR recent article about APCOA Parking Ltd (UK) was most appreciated, as I, too, had read the two page investigation of this firm by a national tabloid. The conclusions came as no great surprise to me. Any firm employed on a fixed rate contract basis
I READ with dismay that Bolton Council are considering scrapping Bolton's 109 school crossing patrols (BEN: November 9). I was particularly alarmed to hear that the dangerous crossing at the busy Farnworth Moses Gate junction is without the school lollipop
A BOLTON bobby at the centre of a police probe into alleged charity cash irregularities protested his innocence today. PC Mark Slater, 39, and special constable Christine Perry were arrested on Saturday as a team of senior officers investigated concerns
PER Frandsen protested his innocence as he resigned himself to sitting out Wanderers' top of the table clash with Watford. The Danish midfielder will serve a one-match ban after picking up his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's 2-0 win at Norwich
BEWARE the bike thiefs! That is the message from Bolton police chiefs, as Christmas approaches and thousands of new bicycles are set to take to Bolton's streets. Scores of cycles -- either stolen or lost -- still remain unclaimed at Bolton Central police
WINTER months are set to spark a surge in car crime, police chiefs are warning. Latest figures for car break-ins on the Bolton north police sub-division has shown a sudden leap with nearly 50 vehicles targeted in just a week. And today senior police officers
A FLEEING driver reversed his car into the side of a police van after being stopped by an officer. The man was stopped by dog handler PC Russ Magnall in Rochdale Road, Bury, alerted by the way he was driving his car. A police spokesman said: "The driver
VILLAGES to the north of Bolton will be lighting up ready for Christmas over the next two weeks. The traditional Christmas Tree switch-ons begin in Belmont, on the village green, on Friday, when the celebrations will be led by the vicar of St Peters,
IN the beginning there was vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream. But now Boltonians can sample the delights of spaghetti. Shoppers have become accustomed to a wide variety of dessert choice thanks to designer ice-cream brands such as Ben and Jerrys
INJURY-JINXED Sam Allardyce was dealt another blow today when an injury report on key defender Anthony Barness revealed knee ligament damage. "It looks like Barney's tweaked a medial ligament," the Wanderers boss confirmed after the former Charlton return
TALKS between a Norwegian billionaire and Bury Football Club were ongoing today in a deal which could save the Shakers in the nick of time. The club was shocked to receive an out of the blue phone call from self-made tycoon Atle Brynestad, 46, on Friday
HOWCROFT and Mavericks, unbeaten in Division 1, met at Harper Green in a vital title battle. Howcroft marked closely in the first half making it difficult for Mavericks to receive the ball and excellent shooting by Julie Ball gave them a 12-8 half time
BOLTON RUFC remain rooted at the bottom of the league after losing at home at local rivals Eccles,12-11 at Avenue Street on Saturday. In atrocious conditions Eccles should have taken an early when they were awarded a penalty in front of the posts, however
BURY GSOB finally got to play in the LFA Whitbread Amateur Cup but it all went stale in a 6-3 defeat by fellow LAL Premier Division outfit Prairie United. Howerd Croft's side had appeared to be blessed in this year 's competition. After a bye in the First
THERE'S never been a season quite like it with scores of local football fixtures going under as the rain sweeps down. John Bullen , outlines the problems facing one local league, the Bolton Combination and during the rest of the week he looks at others
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
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
A BOLTON musician has realised his lifelong ambition of making his music available to millions of people all over the world. Wally Cartwright, from Great Lever, is over the moon after being accepted on the 'People Sound' MP3 music website which offers
WIGAN Warriors are using technology developed by Crown Wallcoverings of Darwen to put rugby league on young fans' bedroom walls. Crown has spent 18 months evolving a digital process for the production of borders and friezes. The company's design team
RADCLIFFE Boro have had precious little time to recover their equilibrium from the 4-1 FA Cup defeat by Nationwide Division Three outfit York before the Stainton Park lads are in action again. There can be no "after the Lord Mayor's show" complacency
ELECTRICAL Services look like taking over were they left off last year, in the Monday Fifth. They were edged out on the last day of the season which denied them promotion but this season they do not want a repeat and have decided to take the league by
PATIENCE brought the reward of a place in round three of the Lancashire FA Amateur Challenge Shield for Hindsford. For three consecutive weekends the away tie at Lancaster side Slyne with Hest was postponed. When it finally went ahead on Saturday the
