I THOUGHT that the article by Elizabeth Lewis, Caring Officer with Bolton LIFE, in the Bolton Evening News of August 23, was excellent and I agree wholeheartedly with her concerns for our young people and that they should feel able to make wise choices
BOLTON Parish Church will be opening its doors to the public as part of the Civic Trust's English Heritage Weekend. Doors will open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, September 14, and from noon to 4pm on Sunday, September 15. Visitors will be invited to join
IT'S haymaking time, so two pictures -- sent to me by Mrs Margaret Standish (nee Scowcroft), of Thornton Avenue, Bolton -- are well timed. To view the photos, click HERE and HERE in our Looking Back Photogallery. The photo will open in a separate browser
STUART Law received his Lancashire cap at Old Trafford yesterday, but his day was ruined by his old county Essex. They romped to a seven-wicket win, led by Ronnie Irani celebrating his England recall, to leave Lancashire almost certain to finish in the
A PAEDOPHILE is likely to serve just six years for the attempted kidnap of a schoolboy -- and then walk free from prison to mix with children without being subject to a restraining order. Notorious sex offender John Foley was sentenced to 10 years, but
HENRIK Pedersen had mixed feelings about referee Steve Dunn after helping Wanderers claim their first points of the season. The Dane gave the Bristol official 10 out of 10 for disallowing the 'goal' he claimed in the first minute of the second half and
GRAHAM Taylor was upset with the decision that cost his side dearly at the Reebok. He saw a second half effort from Juan Pablo Angel that would have levelled the scores wiped out after a controversial offside decision. But Taylor's anger was not directed
SAM Allardyce has come up with one target that he feels will help his side keep their Premiership status. After seeing his side keep a clean sheet for the first time this season he revealed that this could be the key to his side's fortunes. "Clean sheets
GRAHAM Taylor was upset with the decision that cost his side dearly at the Reebok. He saw a second half effort from Juan Pablo Angel that would have levelled the scores wiped out after a controversial offside decision. But Taylor's anger was not directed
WANDERERS 1, ASTON VILLA 0 WANDERERS 4-3-3 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 8 His sensational late save crowned a solid, confidence-inspiring performance. BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 8 Sound defending, good anticipation and excellent distribution. MIKE WHITLOW ... 8 Handled
A WOMAN was taken to hospital with head injuries after a minibus and a car were involved in a collision early yesterday. The accident happened in Atherton Road at its junction with Borsdane Avenue, Hindley Green, at about 3.30am. Around nine passengers
Leigh Centurions 60, Swinton Lions 14 by Mike Hulme INFLUENTIAL Centurions skipper Adam Bristow could be heading for play-off heartbreak after being red carded in yesterday's runaway win. The Aussie loose forward was sent off for the first time in his
BOSTON UNITED 1, SHAKERS 1: A LAST minute equaliser meant that Bury had to settle for a point when they really should have taken all three at league newcomers Boston United writes JAMES BENTLEY. The Shakers always had the best of a hard fought game despite
NATURE enthusiasts in Bolton are being asked to clock the start of autumn as part of a national survey on climate change. The Woodland Trust has gathered evidence that higher average temperatures from January to April meant almost every characteristic
TWO men and a youth were appearing in court today charged with the murder of a Manchester United fan who died as he made his way home from a match. Glynn Ellis, from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, died after becoming trapped beneath his own car following
FAMILIES in Adlington have told the council they do not want a car park to be built on the King George V playing fields. It was hoped a new car park could ease congestion on Chorley Road on match days when football and rugby players park their cars on
A TOTAL of £500,000 is to be spent on Bolton's long neglected parks -- but it is still not enough to return them to their former glory, claims a councillor. Cllr Donald Grime, executive member for direct services, said the scheme is still not enough to
THIS year's Bolton Festival attracted tens of thousands of people during its 10 day run. The event, which took in 17 venues around the town and included more than 40 events, raised thousands of pounds for charity. Old favourites including the Victorian
POLICE are hunting an attacker who bit off his victim's ear then spat it on the ground outside a Bolton pub. Father-of-three Mr David Lilley was lunged at on the steps of the Ainsworth Arms on Halliwell Road, without warning. Friends stood stunned, then
WELL done to Cllr Paul Brierley for voting in concert with fellow councillors, his lack of confidence in Bolton's planning process ("Planners under fire", August 26). This sentiment is shared by many others in the town, as is apparent from your correspondence
WANDERERS 1, ASTON VILLA 0 WANDERERS 4-3-3 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 8 His sensational late save crowned a solid, confidence-inspiring performance. BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 8 Sound defending, good anticipation and excellent distribution. MIKE WHITLOW ... 8 Handled
KEVIN Nolan underlined his commitment to Bolton Wanderers today when he shrugged off his latest snub as England Under 21 coach David Platt announced his latest squad. "I'm not disappointed at all," the Reebok midfield starlet insisted. "I was happy playing
A DRIVE to improve basic skills in literacy and numeracy aims to improve employment opportunities in Bury. The campaign, backed by Bury North MP David Chaytor and Bury South MP Ivan Lewis, is being co-ordinated by the Bury Learning Partnership. Des Finn
THOUSANDS of Wanderers TV fans left without pictures for most of the final 20 minutes of the Aston Villa clash are similarly in the dark over a refund writes Chris Sudlow When quizzed by the Bolton Evening News whether Sky TV's live Pay-For-View viewers
THE Goldline Trophy continues later this week as organisers desperately scrabble to arrange the remainder of the group phase matches. Blackrod Town will face Radcliffe Amateurs on Tuesday night, 6.30pm, while the match between past champions Atherton
Leigh RMI 2-0 Margate by Martyn Hindley LEIGH RMI had to call upon all of their battling persistence and resolve to claim three points from an uninspiring installment of Conference football against Margate at Hilton Park. The Railwaymen recorded a clean
A PLAQUE is to be unveiled to commemorate the life of a former Adlington mayor and carnival president. Idris Rees, known by all his friends as Ted, died aged 82 in February, at St Catherine's Hospice, Preston, after suffering health problems throughout
ATTENDANCE figures at Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club have more than doubled since the organisation moved into its new £4.2 million headquarters. The number of children visiting the club each day has increased from around 100 to 220 in just three months.
THE step-sister of a young father killed by a speeding driver attended a court hearing into the tragedy -- and was booked by parking wardens as the case overran. Kelly Jones, aged 25, was distraught to discover she had been fined for not returning to
WANDERERS intend to start as they mean to go on at the Reebok Stadium tonight. They aim to build a formidable reputation to match the splendour of their magnificent new arena which hosts its first game with the visit of Everton this evening. Colin Todd
REGARDING Your article "Anger at Labour Club ban" (August 15). It will come as no surprise to the electorate of Kearsley that the number one problem of our Liberal Councillor, Bill Collison, is that of where he can have a drink. I doubt it's a priority
WHEN I heard about the tragedy in the village of Prestolee last Saturday evening, I was mortified. It is a close-knit community, so I can imagine what pain and suffering the family and friends are going through from what I have read in the Bolton Evening
THERE have been many events during this year which have taken long to plan and been brilliant in execution: the Queen's Silver Jubilee and the Commonwealth Games to name but two. However, one matter seems no nearer completion, even after seven months.
THE Iraqi people have suffered enough. Many people are asking why it is that America's leaders need such "power". US history from the Second World War up until the present has been a history of almost constant conflict. From Korea and Vietnam, via El
AS a resident of Stoneclough, I am absolutely appalled at the needless death of eight-year-old Billy Dean, and, although words matter little at a time like this, we send our deepest condolences to his obviously distraught family. Sadly, the words "an
THERE were wins for the top three sides in the Bolton Association, but Walshaw's victory over Adlington means that they stay on course for their fourth consecutive title. Home side Adlington batted first and started badly, standing on six runs for their
TONGE earned their place in the record books when they became the most prolific Bolton League title winners in history. Saturday's big-hitting display against Egerton earned them a fifth title in seven years - a feat never done before. Horwich's defeat
POLICE have named a teenager killed when a motor bike he was riding careered out of control and crashed into a lamp post. Keith Webster, aged 16, of Long Lane, Breightmet, suffered horrific head injuries in the accident on Waggon Road, less than 400 yards
MICHAEL Ricketts' confidently-taken 55th minute penalty after Villa goalkeeper Peter Enckelman had brought down the industrious Henrik Pedersen gave Wanderers three richly-deserved points. It was a performance full of character and resolve in which the
13:46: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 WANDERERS V ASTON VILLA IVAN Campo was not at the Reebok to see his new teammates attempt to collect their first points of the season. The 28-year-old Real Madrid defender, who signed a season-long loan deal with Wanderers
WANDERERS 1 ASTON VILLA 0: THERE is a fine dividing line between self-confidence and arrogance and there are times when Michael Ricketts oversteps the mark. But Wanderers would not have him any other way. Because when he is on a high, the Rocket soars
Tuesday, September 3: M Fletcher/B Trevit, G Hirst/F Baxendale, B Walmsley/M Lanaghan, M Gerraghty/C Morrison, T Gatley/J Gatley, T McDonagh/D Watkin, W Rigby/J Eccleston, K Gibbons/R Morris. Thursday, September 5: J Mort/D Allan, T Glover/R Earp, M Bradshaw
SAM Allardyce has looked ahead to the forthcoming clashes with The Big Three after the 1-0 success over Aston Villa and warned it will be difficult to repeat last season's amazing successes. Wanderers meet Manchester United away, Liverpool at home and
DOZENS of football fans, the mayor and Lofty the Lion have walked their way to raising cash for the Bolton Coronary Care appeal. They put their best foot forward in the Mayor of Bolton's Charity Walk before Bolton Wanderers' Premiership home game against
KEVIN Nolan underlined his commitment to Bolton Wanderers today when he shrugged off his latest snub by England Under 21 coach David Platt. "I'm not disappointed at all," the Reebok midfield starlet insisted. "I was happy playing for Bolton Wanderers
HENRIK Pedersen had mixed feelings about referee Steve Dunn after helping Wanderers claim their first points of the season. The Dane gave the Bristol official 10 out of 10 for disallowing the 'goal' he claimed in the first minute of the second half and
WANDERERS 1 ASTON VILLA 0: THERE is a fine dividing line between self-confidence and arrogance and there are times when Michael Ricketts oversteps the mark. But Wanderers would not have him any other way. Because when he is on a high, the Rocket soars
GOVERNORS at a Westhoughton school have been given the go-ahead to surround the building with a security fence -- three years after a teenager fell through the roof. Jamie Young-Patel, aged 16, died when he plunged through a skylight at St Thomas Chequerbent
Winter Gardens and Piers (01253 292029) Legends -- two different tribute shows featuring sound-alike Roy Orbison, Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart and more. Venue: Central Pier every Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sun nights at 8pm until Oct 27. Midweek tickets
A FIRE started in a metal storage shed in Cascade Water Gardens, part of New Bank Garden Centre, in Radcliffe. There was little structural damage, but the shed contents, which were mainly garden pond moulds, were severely burned in yesterday morning's
FIREFIGHTERS had to climb down into a 20-foot sewer to rescue two dogs. A woman was walking the Staffordshire bull terriers on open land next to Orchard Drive in Bury yesterday when they ran out of view. She called the fire brigade after realising that
SPURS have fired an angry broadside at Wanderers over alleged moves to sell Michael Ricketts to the London club as the transfer deadline approached at the weekend. Sam Allardyce slammed Spurs' transfer tactics on Thursday when it was revealed that Wanderers
WANDERERS have begun selling tickets for the England v Yugoslavia Under 21 international, which they will host at the Reebok Stadium this week. Tickets for the Friday, September 6 friendly cost £10 for adults and £5 for children and pensioners and are
DOZENS of football fans, the mayor and Lofty the Lion have walked their way to raising cash for the Bolton Coronary Care appeal. They put their best foot forward in the Mayor of Bolton's Charity Walk before Bolton Wanderers' Premiership home game against
ATHERTON Collieries played out a dour goalless cup clash with Northern League outfit Willington FC. Paul Vandendburg and Mattie Swailes went close but with both defences in control, neither keeper was really tested. The replay takes place tonight at Alder
1666: The Great Fire of London began in Pudding Lane. It ended on September 6 at Pye Corner, when it rained. Although an enormous amount of property was burned (13,000 buildings were destroyed), only six people died. 1726: English prison reformer John
TWO Liverpool University academics are challenging claims that Ecstasy is harmful. Dr Jon Cole and Harry Sumnall, writing in The Psychologist magazine, said that adverse effects of the drug could be imaginary. The article has angered anti-drug campaigners
A FATHER taking legal action over the MRR vaccine is calling for Britain's Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, to step down. Gareth Fairhurst, from Wigan, who was handing in a 150,000-signature petition at Downing Street today, says the Government
US air flight baby in stable condition A PREMATURE baby who was flown home to the North-west by air ambulance from the United States at the weekend is said to be in a stable condition today. Jonathan and Deborah Miller, from Preston, were on holiday in
MORE than 100 firefighters helped to tackle a huge fire near the Trafford Centre shopping complex early today. The firefighters from across Greater Manchester were called in to tackle the blaze at the GKN Chep UK pallet company in Mercury Way, Trafford
A TEACHERS' union leader has criticised the Government for ignoring warnings that new security checks would mean a shortage of staff for the start of the school term. President of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, Roger Wells, had expressed concerns
THE best sprinters in Europe - and Japan - are set to line up on Saturday for the richest race ever run at Haydock Park. The Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup - the six-furlong championship of the Continent - is worth £200,000, a rise of £50,000. Twenty-one
TRANSPORT police are warning Bolton youngsters to stay away from railways as a spy in the sky plane targets the town's troublespots. Police have launched Operation Skyhawk with Railtrack, where a plane will spot youths causing vandalism. It will be extended
A QUIET stretch of road in Tonge Moor has been dug up three times over the past five months -- and more work is due to be carried out in November. The road was asphalted earlier this year but, soon after, the stretch was dug up again when it was discovered
THIS year's Bolton Festival attracted tens of thousands of people during its 10 day run. The event, which took in 17 venues around the town and included more than 40 events, raised thousands of pounds for charity. Old favourites including the Victorian
RAIL passengers face further disruption and long delays after talks to avert future strikes between First North Western and the train drivers' union failed to reach agreement. Train bosses say they have made an improved offer to the union, Aslef. But
SHAKERS "superfan" Gordon Sorfleet "lorded" it in Monte Carlo alongside soccer millionaires Pele, Ronaldo and Zidane at the weekend. EUFA rolled out the red carpet for 38-year-old Gordon after naming him "Europe's Biggest Fan", his reward for helping
CHARLTON skipper Graham Stuart is likely to be out for six months after it was confirmed that he suffered cruciate ligament damage in the game at Wanderers a week ago. The injury, which he suffered setting up the Addicks' winning goal for Jason Euell,
THOUSANDS of Wanderers TV fans left without pictures for most of the final 20 minutes of the Aston Villa clash are similarly in the dark over a refund writes Chris Sudlow When quizzed by the Bolton Evening News whether Sky TV's live Pay-For-View viewers
