HEATHER Mills, the new Mrs Paul McCartney, was undoubtedly brave to whip off her artificial leg for scrutiny during an American TV show. Her frankness will certainly help to alter the prejudiced perceptions that can surround disabled people. It was, though
THE law is very late in acknowledging what some local people have known for a long time: airguns are dangerous. A Private Member's Bill to change the Firearms Act 1968 would, if passed, ban the unsupervised use of airguns by people under the age of 14
IT is a great pity that the whole debate over allowing gay couples to adopt is now seen as a political hot potato. Although there is no bar on homosexual or heterosexual people living together and adopting, only one can legally adopt. Many people still
ONCE again winter is almost upon us, and, once again, in this very prosperous country of ours, many thousands will die due to the cold. It seems unbelievable, but last winter more than 27,000 people died from cold, and approximately 25,000 of these were
HERE are some of the best websites to follow all the action as England take on Australia in the First Test - if you've not got Sky TV, of course! Click HERE for the Beeb's comprehensive Ashes website with ball-by-ball coverage web-style Click HERE for
RADCLIFFE'S under 14s water polo squad again showed the great strides they have made this year by winning both their games at the Northern Counties Finals held at the Manchester Aquatic centre. The young side faced local rivals Rochdale in their opening
THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: The Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11.00pm. Free. KEN WARD BIG BAND: Leigh Liberal Club. Every Monday. 8 to 11pm. Free. RONNIE MOORE BIG BAND: Sacred Heart
BOLTON Parks Vets Bowling League annual prize presentation will be held at Astley Bridge Conservative Club at 2pm on Wednesday. The annual secretaries meeting will be held on January 30 at the Railway Club, Green Lane at 2pm.
STUDENTS returned to college today after more than 100 staff took part in a one-day strike. Staff at Bolton Community College joined thousands of their colleagues from all over the country for yesterday's strike after rejecting a 2.3 per cent pay rise
A 79-YEAR-OLD woman broke her arm chasing a robber who snatched her handbag. He pushed her to the pavement as she walked home from a nearby post office in New Hall Lane, Heaton, at 2.24pm yesterday, then snatched her handbag containing a small amount
AN amateur Farnworth bodybuilder has won a place in the World Universe Championships by becoming British champion. Kevin Alder, aged 38, who runs the Bodyzone Gym in Moses Gate won the super-heavyweight division of the Open British Championships in Haslingden
Thursday BOLTON METRO COMMUNITY CENTRES For further information or to book a room please call 01204 334300 BLACKROD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Greenbarn Way, off Vicarage Road, Blackrod, BL6 5TA The centre houses a main hall with a stage and a side lounge. Other
North Lancs One: Ashton-u-Lyne 36 Bolton 6; Didsbury Toc H 0 Heaton Moor 11; Lytham 6 Littleborough 12; Old Bedians 5 Burnley 21; Thornton Cleveleys 8 Eccles 12; Trafford MV 31 Burnage 12. FIXTURES (November 16): North Lancs One: Bolton v Trafford MV;
BOLTON'S first team travelled to Ashton Under Lyne hoping to carry on with the good work of the last two weeks. On current form Bolton should have been capable of beating an Ashton side who after a good start after promotion last season had started to
THE first round of the World Rules Individuals takes place on Monday. Players to be in attendance for play to start at 8.30pm. Result cards to be at the league headquarters (Churchills) by 8pm Sunday following the match. Any cards not in at that time,
DELPH SAILING CLUB THE first two races of the Frostbite Series were held on Sunday. Results - Race One: 1. L Moulden/Rachael Cocking (Enterprise), 2. Tony Wright (Laser), 3 Mark Starbuck (Solo), 4. Claire Charnock (Solo), 5. Andy Taylor/Catherine Hayfield
THE bookies were not wrong as Shakers, 11-1 outsiders, found Premiership aristocrats Fulham too tough a nut to crack in the Worthington Cup third round at Loftus Road. Andrejs Stolcere hit a goal either side of the break while Lee Clark added a third
THE LARGEST ever UK gathering of retailers and commercial developers is taking place in Manchester to discuss the future of the retail industry. More than 1,400 executives are gathering at the G-Mex centre for the two-day conference. The event will include
A SECURITY guard's van was stolen as he emptied phone boxes in Greater Manchester, police said. The Group Four guard was working in the Reddish area when he was pushed to the floor by two men armed with bricks. The pair then stole the van, which contained
NORTH-west voters will soon be given a chance to vote on regional government, it is claimed. The North-west Regional Assembly has been encouraged by reported remarks by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott that the North-west and the North-east will be
PROBLEM families will face eviction if they refuse to go into a training centre to curb their anti-social behaviour, says Bolton Council's chief executive, Bernard Knight. Leading councillors have welcomed a new scheme to put families into the centre
EXTRA police patrols are being put on the streets to tackle the increasing number of house burglaries in some parts of Bolton. Three men have already been arrested as part of the new initiative, which has just got underway. Two were being detained on
THE race for the Bolton Evening News Naps competition title reaches a climax on Saturday - with plenty of opportunity for somebody to spring a late shock! Leaders Booth Steel are favourites entering the final furlong, but they will be looking nervously
RICHARD Strauss's most famous -- and longest -- opera is a feast of luscious music, glorious singing and knockabout humour. At four hours long, with intervals, it's not for those with short attention spans, but get through the first act and you are captivated
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JOHN Court snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in the Halliwell Cons Darts knockout. He led 2-0 lead against Shaun Liptrot and started the third leg with a 180 but Liptrot fought back to win a great match 3-2. Losing semis finalists were Ian Roe
AMENDMENTS to the Winter fixtures are as follows -- Men Section One C team have moved to The Lamb, Halliwell Road. The Flyers play from The Founders, St George's Road. Ladies Section Three Bowling Buddies have changed their venue to the VBQ and will be
P W L F A Pt Boardwalkers ... 19 17 2 182 103 34 Guns/Roses ... 18 16 2 163 107 32 Three/Bed ... 19 13 6 164 107 26 Jackie's Girls ... 19 12 7 161 117 24 Shirley's Girls ... 19 12 7 136 104 24 Wanderers ... 17 8 9 125 130 16 Derby Triers ... 18 7 11 125
O Boltonians 4 Gregorians 4; Rivington 1 Rochdale St Clements 3. Division One -- Heywood St James 1 Bolton Lads Club 1; Horwich RMI 3 Astley Br/Sladians 2; Mostonians 1 Walkden 1; O Mancunians 4 Broughton Amateurs 3; Thornleigh 1 Oldham Hulmeians 2. Division
IT is to be hoped that Anne Robinson has more of a sense of fun than she looks to have. The shrewish host of The Weakest Link is taking over the chair of Have I Got News For You. And, while I don't doubt that this former national newspaper journalist
I READ a reader's letter last week about the Battle of Second Alamein, and, as a military historian, felt I had to comment. Unfortunately, your writer is incorrect about seeing Sherman tanks fitted with mine-clearance devices at this battle. The vehicles
DELROY Facey, who has yet to appear for Wanderers after being struck down by a mystery illness, is set to join First Division Bradford City on loan. They are hoping to get the former Huddersfield winger in time for Saturday's clash with Wimbledon while
OLD soldiers never die -- they just continue to look as committed to their country as they always did. At this time of year, they turn up smartly dressed at Morrisons or Asda to sell poppies with the discipline of the services still evident. They may
TWO more points slipped away from Chorley last night as they were again made to toil by one of the UniBond first division's basement teams. If the Magpies had put away their limited chances, however, they could have claimed a vital victory but defeat
A RADIO station celebrating Ramadan started broadcasting in Bolton on Tuesday. Radio Ramadan will be on air 24 hours a day until December 7. People can tune into the religious station on frequency 87.7 FM and broadcasts will be aimed at the Muslim community
THE next meeting of Bolton's Community Health Council will be held tomorrow at 7.30pm at the Friend's Meeting House in Silverwell Street. All are welcome. to attend.
PHEONIX Nights actors Dave Spikey and Archie Kelly are to be VIP guests at a comedy dinner to raise money for the Bolton Coronary Care Appeal 2002. The organisers are hoping to add £10,000 to the £1 million appeal to build a 10-bed unit for heart attack
A PENSIONER who has protested that trees are keeping her in the dark should see the light soon, Bolton Council has promised. Elsie Derbyshire has been campaigning for years for trees on council-owned land behind her Tonge Fold bungalow to be cut back.
BOLTON Mets ARLFC suffered another defeat on Saturday at home to Standish, but for the second week running the half time score was goalless, highlighting their improvement in defence. Mark Dorning led the tackle count, closely followed by forward Ryan
BOLTON Harriers senior men travelled to Sutton Park for the National six-stage relays, and after their fine showing in the Northern event hopes were high. There was an early setback with Matt Lockett, Mick Hill and Tony Duffy all forced to drop out, but
PHIL Vievers is the new assistant coach of Leigh Centurions following the shock resignations of Norman Turley and Darren Abram. Vievers has quit as head coach of Swinton Lions to move over to Hilton Park as number two to Paul Terzis. Vievers, who previously
DENNIS Haslam and Tommy Foster are the new management team of North West Counties side Atherton LR. They succeed Alan Lord, who resigned last month, and their first task will be to halt the side's run of 17 games without a win. LR have slipped to 17th
DETECTIVES in Wigan have warned parents to be vigilant following reports of a bogus health visitor. Police were called to Longfellow Close in Worsley Mesnes yesterday morning after a woman called claiming to be a health visitor. She had no identification
MANCHESTER was due to link up with 21 local authorities across the UK today to plant thousands of yellow roses in the name of world peace. Lord Mayor of Manchester Roy Walters was expected to join children to plant 70 flowers at the Peace Garden, St Peter's
FARMERS in parts of the region are celebrating record sales of their own branded fresh milk, after it went on sale in local supermarkets. Sixteen farmers from Lancashire joined forces to launch the Bowland Fresh brand, after many complained they were
FOUR Leigh men have denied attempted murder after a disturbance outside a night club. Ian Rawson, David Higgins, Christopher Pemberton and Christian Henry all pleaded not guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to the attempted murder of Anthony James in the
YOUTHS threw large fireworks into the foyer of a supermarket in Harwood last night. A gang jumped out of a car and threw the fireworks into the Safeway store before jumping back into their vehicle and driving off. The explosions, at around 8.45pm, rattled
FED-UP residents of Chapeltown, Edgworth and Belmont are fighting for their village identities to be recognised by post service bosses. Campaigners say the vast majority of mail sent to village homes uses the postal address of Turton. But North Turton
Premier Division P W D L F A Pts GD Springhead... 11 7 1 3 23 15 22 8 Irlam Ams... 12 6 4 2 27 20 22 7 Prestwich Heys... 12 7 1 4 20 18 22 2 Wythenshawe... 11 7 1 3 18 13 22 5 Wilmslow Albion... 10 5 5 0 26 15 20 11 Leigh Athletic... 11 5 4 2 28 15 19
P W D L F A GD Dis Pts Inter Yemam... 1 1 0 0 15 0 15 0 3 SCM... 1 1 0 0 8 6 2 0 3 Breightmet United... 2 1 1 0 22 7 15 0 4 AK's Wrexham... 1 0 1 0 7 7 0 0 1 Tonge News... 1 0 1 0 5 5 0 0 1 Tynes Bank... 1 0 1 0 5 5 0 0 1 Halliwell... 1 0 0 1 6 8 -2 0
Blackrod Town 1 Kirkham & Wesham 2 - BLACKROD competed superbly over the full 90 minutes but were unlucky to lose the Richardson Cup tie against their high flying opponents Kirkham & Wesham 2-1. Kirkham went ahead on 20 minutes but five minutes
TROUBLED kitchen manufacturer the Bernstein Group has confirmed it is planning to shed up to 320 workers over the next 12 months. The move, which means almost half the 720 staff at the Westhoughton factory will go, was explained to employees by management
BOLTON Ladies Hockey Club's current injury problems continued to hamper their progress on Saturday, as they met a high-flying Bowdon team with only nine fit players and suffered a 6-1 defeat. Despite a dogged effort and endless running to try and cover
CHORLEY are set to sign the former Bury and Ipswich Town goalkeeper Lee Bracey in a £4,000 deal from Ossett Town. Bracey played more than 250 games in the Football League in a career spanning 14 years. The Barking-born player was a trainee with West Ham
VIEWERS are apprently losing their appetite for TV cookery programmes. "Domestic goddess" Nigella Lawson is the latest victim. Her new show is being dropped by Channel 4. I am sorry about that because she always looked like she enjoyed her own cooking
Q: I have a Carlton Ware teapot in the shape of an aeroplane. It is green, with RAF markings. The lid is actually the pilot. How old is it and what is it worth? Mrs K A: This teapot dates back only 20 years or so, and was one of two novelty aircraft designs
THE Meningitis Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank readers in the North-west for helping FOCUS (DIY) stores raise more than £30,000 towards the fight against meningitis. FOCUS (DIY) stores throughout the region held family fun-days in September
REGARDING the acquittal of Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell. Possibly like many of your readers, I am bewildered by the news that "following the Queen's intervention" all charges against Mr Burrell have been withdrawn. One background story
IN reply to M J Rigby's letter, my main complaint with the speed bumps is this. I live on one of five avenues from which you cannot leave to travel anywhere without using either Aintree or Redcar Road. As such, should we not also have been consulted about
HORWICH CC riders are hoping to take the North West Cyclo-Cross League team award for a second year running in the competitive and nine riders competed at in the opening meeting at Stadt Moers Park, Whiston. In the under 12 race, Andrew Davies and new
TROUBLED kitchen manufacturer the Bernstein Group has confirmed it is planning to shed up to 320 workers over the next 12 months. The move, which means almost half the 720 staff at the Westhoughton factory will go, was explained to employees by management
CRICKET: Australia v England, day one of the first Ashes Test from Brisbane - Sky Sports 2 2330. SOCCER: Worthington Cup third round, Burnley v Tottenham - Sky Sports 2 1930. RACING: From Newton Abbot - Channel 4 1230. TENNIS: WTA Tour Championships from
THE SUN: Andrew Flintoff has pleaded with England's management to let him play in the first Test. DAILY EXPRESS: David O'Leary ruled himself out of the running for the Republic of Ireland job last night, just hours after Mick McCarthy finally threw in
Premier Division -- Church Sp St 1 Royal Oak A 6; S of Life A 5 Roach Ht A 2; Hamers Arms 5 Summerseat A 2; LLWMC 4 Rainsough Brew 3. First Division -- Masons Arms A 4 R & Crown Rams 3; Old Tower 2 Welcome A 5; Bridge Tav A 2 Top Bull 5; H & Hounds
TICKETS for the presentation are now available from all section secretaries and the Jolly Waggoner priced £2.50. Keith Seddon from Deane Stags is now premier section secretary, John Wilson from Queen Anne has taken over Section Three and Andy Peace is
SKY TV games Here is the full list, courtesy of www.skysports.com HERE November Sat 9 Manchester City v Manchester Utd Sun 10 Sunderland v Tottenham Sun 17 West Ham v Manchester Utd Sat 23 Manchester Utd v Newcastle Sun 24 Charlton v Blackburn December
NEIGHBOURS in Worsley are fighting plans to replace a detached house with eight apartments. Twelve letters signed by 33 residents have been sent to Salford Council, objecting to a planning application submitted by Oakwood Homes. The firm wants to knock
TEENAGER Peter Bedford was caught red-handed as he tried to cash a stolen cheque, a court heard. Bury magistrates heard that staff at the cashing company became suspicious and the police were called. Investigations revealed that Bedford, aged 19, from
Vietnam blaze victim memorial A MEMORIAL service for a businessman who died in a fire at Vietnam's International Trade Centre is to take place in Bolton. John Wallwork, aged 59, was killed in the fire in Ho Chi Minh City. His cremation took place in Vietnam
THE trappings of the Premiership and the price of possible failure are highlighted today in the latest financial results posted by Burnden Leisure, the parent company of Bolton Wanderers writes Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock The plc's balance sheet
JOHN Aldridge and Joe Kinnear have both indicated they would be ready to step into the breach following Mick McCarthy's departure as Republic of Ireland manager. However, another favourite David O'Leary has ruled himself out of the running to lead his
FARNWORTH POOL LEAGUE THE WINTER League will start on Thursday, November 14. Fixtures will be available at the next delegates' meeting on Monday, November 11. Last Six winners: Division One Spa; Division Two Hare/Hounds; Division Three Moses Gate B; Division
HORWICH RMI Harriers ladies had another successful cross-country outing last Saturday with wins in three categories. In the second SE Lancs fixture held at Springfield Park, Rochdale the O/35s and O/40s ladies were all successful. Leading the way for
LEIGH Centurions have confirmed that both Normal Turley and Darren Abram have left the club. Head Coach Paul Terzis has decided to change his backroom staff to plan ahead for next season's campaign and appointed Phil Vievers as his new assistant and Under
WALES international forward Chris Morley - currently serving a three-month ban for a drugs offence - has signed for Oldham on a one-year contract. Morley, elder brother of Great Britain Test forward Adrian Morley, played for Leigh Centurions during 2001
PEOPLE who dial 999 for an ambulance could end up talking to a nurse and being told to ring their GP. Greater Manchester Ambulance Service (GMAS) is introducing new measures in an effort to free paramedics to respond quicker to real emergencies. It is
RESULTS: Dixon Green A 6 WRBL 2; Cuemasters A 7 Farnworth CC 1; Cuemasters C 5 Farnworth Snooker B 3; Hawkers open; Armitage 6 Farnworth Vets 2; Farnworth Snooker A 6 Dixon Green B 2; Hare & Hounds 5 Cuemasters B 3; K & R Conservative 2.5 Walkden
UNIQUE insights into prejudice and educational difficulties were outlined when gypsy parents took the reins at an educational conference on the schooling needs of travelling children. The Lancashire Children's Fund-backed conference at Chorley's Woodlands
TWO papergirls on bicycles fought off two masked man who tried to abduct them. The 11 and 13-year-olds were delivering newspapers in Gloucester Road, Middleton, on Monday when a dark-coloured car approached. Two men wearing Balaclavas got out and chased
TEDDY bears designed by Sir Cliff Richard are being hidden away in the region before being distributed to shops across the country. The teddies have been produced by the luxury toy maker, Gund, whose only UK factory is in Preston. Cliff's bears will cost
BOLTON will be transformed into a winter wonderland as the town's Christmas celebrations get under way. The grand festive parade and switch-on of the lights will take place on November 21. Included in the line-up for the parade will be members of the
STUDENTS were due to return to college today after more than 100 staff took part in a one-day strike. Staff at Bolton Community College joined thousands of their colleagues from all over the country for yesterday's strike after rejecting a 2.3 per cent
dead with stab wounds A MAN found dead at his home with stab wounds is believed to have inflcited the injuries himself. Paul McCarthy, aged 43, was found with multiple stab wounds at his four-bedroomed house in Morris Street, Tyldesley. He was believed
AN MP is calling for an investigation into a "health club" where prostitutes are offering sex for sale. The club, in a room above shops in Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, is only yards away from the constituency office of Bolton North East Labour MP David
FIFTY-SIX victims of long-haul flight deep vein thrombosis have launched a landmark compensation bid which could cost international airlines billions. Lawyers for the 56, including Brenda Payne of Taylor Street, Bury, say they are just the tip of the
THE final moments before a 19-year-old student was fatally wounded are to be detailed in CCTV pictures which will be released by police today. Daniel Davies, of Knowsley, Merseyside, was making his way home from a night out with friends along Oxford Road
IN the Lancashire Amateur Shield, Hindsford AFC returned from Turton with a 2-1 win, Scott Jones opening the scoring for the Tonics before Neil Critchley confirmed the victory. In the Premier Division, Leigh Athletic and Atherton Town had to settle for
Lees double helps leaders Woodbank stay top of pile IN another reduced league programme due to bad weather leaders Woodbank in the U11s stay ahead of the field thanks to a Lees double and further goals from Handley, Wilson and McGaide against Oxford Grove
U7 Section A: Bootstown JFC 1 Aspull Jun 3; Brandlesholme Warriors A 1 Ladybridge Athletic 1. U7 Section B: Peel/Little Hulton Utd 2 Horwich St Mary's Mohicans 0; Walshaw Park Hotspurs 1 Ladybridge Crusaders 1; Astley Bridge Bears 2 Bolton County B 2.
P W D L GF GA Pts GD Radcliffe Amateurs... 11 7 3 1 34 16 24 18 Little Lever SC... 11 6 2 3 29 22 20 7 St Clements... 9 6 0 3 29 14 18 15 Prairie Utd... 10 5 2 3 28 20 17 8 Gregorians... 10 4 4 2 22 19 16 3 O Boltonians... 10 4 3 3 24 16 15 8 Bury GSOB
THE super novas of the handicap fleet had their own start on Sunday and put on a good show for the spectators. Autumn Series - Super Novas - Race 1: 1st A Flitcroft 2nd P Edmondson 3rd J Robinson Race 2: 1st P Edmondson 2nd A Flitcroft 3rd J Robinson
BOLTON's Gary Cartmel and Brian Wright scored 140 121 100(6) 99 95 beat Radcliffe's Les Fitton and Brian Ochwat 125 100(5) in an exciting final 2-0 to win the Men's Ladbroke's Pairs Cup in aid of St Ann's Hospice at Little Lever Cricket Club. Quarter
Alterations to fixtures: Ladies Section One Letter H: Jennys Wrens withdrawn. Men Section Three Letter E : Globe (Egerton) withdrawn. Men Section Three Letter F: Bolton Irish Club withdrawn. Men Section One Letter D: Tramways now reads Sharmans, Halliwell
TEAMS are required for Burnden Seven-a-side Thursday and Sunday Leagues. Ring 01204 332336 for details.
BOLTON Lads & Girls Club Senior Youth Club five-a-side trophy competition starts Monday, November 18, 7pm to 9pm, on the new all-weather pitch. Teams comprise of five players aged between 14 and 16 years, plus subs and an adult manager. Entry fee
RADCLIFFE Amateurs had their LAL Premiership lead reduced to four points when they could only manage a goalless draw with Bury GSOB. The game was played in constant rainy conditions. Gugniewicz and Andrew teamed up well in defence, but while Scully and
The Victory on Chorley Old Road holds a blind pairs ko every Saturday, all welcome, draw made at 9pm
RIVINGTON can again consider themselves unfortunate not to have secured at least a point when they were beaten 3-1 by high-flying Rochdale St Clements in the Lancashire Amateur League. In very difficult conditions both teams contributed to a highly entertaining
BOLTON Under 14s failed to make it three wins in a row following their 1-1 draw against Manchester in their Greater Manchester Schools' League match at the Armitage Centre. The Under 14s went behind to a 25th minute strike and only grabbed the equaliser
FOR the second week running, the weather got the better of the BSF Over 35s Football fixtures with only two Sam Ashworth Cup Second Round matches able to be played. DIVISION One leaders Stand Athletic ran out comfortable winners against Second Division
