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BOLTON Symphony Orchestra and Opera 74 present their New Year Concert on January 18 at the Albert Halls. Music by Strauss and Gilbert & Sullivan will feature. For tickets, phone 334400.

THEATREGOERS who have had a stocking full of pantomimes have another road to follow -- the yellow brick one. Farnworth Little Theatre is producing the stage adaptation of the classic children's novel, Wizard of Oz. The story, known to millions due to

ALL you need to know aboiut the visitors Ground: Stadium of Light Nickname: The Black Cats Manager: Howard Wilkinson Position in table: 18th Top scorer: Flo (six) Last time out: Premiership - Man Utd 2 Sunderland 1 How they lined up: Macho, Wright, Craddock

Fan's View by Paul Cooper THIS was the most expensive reserve match I have been to this season and for many seasons in the past. I knew that Sam wasn't going to field a full strength team and why should he? It was clear that the players were tiring when

JEFF Smith was the star man at the Reebok and admitted he was already looking to have another crack at Sunderland in the replay. Although not certain of selection in the return fixture, his exciting left wing performance will surely have earned him another

SAM Allardyce has defended his decision to field a virtual reserve side in the FA Cup against Sunderland at the Reebok on Saturday. Only 10,000 fans turned up to watch the 1-1 draw which has left both relegation-threatened teams facing a replay at the

THE successful Manchester Commonwealth Games in the summer has left Bolton with an important sporting legacy. The town now has an official Badminton Activator -- to develop this sport in the town, and to capitalise on the fresh interest and potential.

AFTER attending a funeral at Bolton Crematorium, January 2, it came to my attention that it's time for change. There must have been 200-plus people there, half of which were soaked to the skin because the chapels are not big enough for friends and relatives

I WOULD like to express support to the objections raised regarding the construction of three blocks of flats with direct access/exit on to Stonyhurst Avenue. In response to Mr Moorhouse's letter, David Monk claims closing the access/exit of the two existing

1558: Calais, the last English possession on the mainland of France, was regained by the French. 1610: Galileo discovered the four satellites of Jupiter. 1789: The first national United States elections were held and George Washington became the first

From the Evening News, January 7, 1993: ALLIED warplanes will hit Iraq rapidly and powerfully if Saddam Hussein ignores the ultimatum to stop infringing United Nation's resolutions, according to British sources. As Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz

IN THE morning of September 26, 1916, the Great War came home to Bolton. It came in almost silently from the North East, in the shape of a gigantic airship. German Naval Zeppelin L21 was nearly 600 feet long and 60 feet in diameter. Commanded by Oberleutnant

HOLDERS Walkden continued to set the pace in the Bolton League's indoor cricket competition for the Anthony Axford Trophy. They comfortably beat Westhoughton to record their 16th consecutive win in a competition they have won for the past two years. Batting

STONE'S Ginger Wine has long been a favourite drink for many -- especially in winter when folk love its warming effect. With heritage dating back to 1740, Stone's has an impeccable pedigree and is probably best known for its long-standing relationship

Tuesday: SOCCER: Worthington Cup semi-final, first leg - Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers - Sky Sports 2 7pm. DARTS: Embassy World Championship from Frimley Green in Surrey - BBC2 1pm; highlights BBC2 11.20pm. RACING: From Lingfield Park - Channel

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TICKETS for Wanderers' FA Cup Third Round Replay against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday (8pm), go on general sale from Wednesday. Tickets are £15 (adults) and £8 (concessions). Tickets can be purchased by post, with applications including

TICKETS for Bolton Wanderers' clash against Charlton Athletic at The Valley on January 18 are on sale now to season ticket holders. Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for senior citizens and £5 for children under the age of 16. Tickets will then

I MADE the Christmas cake way back in October and, under the direction of Mr Jamie Oliver, regularly infuse said cake with whisky using a meat skewer or, in my case, a chopstick. And, like all good cooks, once my cake was done I wrapped it tightly in

PUPILS have until February 7 to apply for the BT Schools Award Scheme which gives away £100,000 every term. Schools can apply for the award by logging on to www.bt.com/education/schoolsawards and submitting ideas for a project that will make the best

THE draw for the Fourth Round of the FA Cup has paired Wanderers with a possible trip up the A666 to Blackburn Rovers. Former Wanderers manager Phil Neal and Spurs favourite Steve Perryman made the draw, which also sees little Farnborough Town drawn at

WANDERERS and Sunderland go into Monday's FA Cup Fourth Round draw after a 1-1 draw at the Reebok - but are they too concerned? And do the fans care? Manager Sam Allardyce had no doubts where his priorities are lying - next week's Premiership clash with

A MAN exposed himself to a group of young girls on a bus, Bolton Crown Court was told. Paul Geoffrey Williams, aged 55, had begun chatting to the girls, aged between 11 and 14, as they queued for a bus at Bury Interchange. Later, when the girls reported

BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. www.boltonmuseums.org.uk Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission free. Wildlife Attractions Bolton Aquarium For unique views into the aquatic world visit Bolton

TV steeplejack Fred Dibnah has been honoured for his service to Bolton's industrial heritage. Fred received the Gerald Taylor Vocational Service Award from Bolton Rotary Club at a ceremony yesterday The award is given each year to a person considered

ANGRY residents in Horwich are demanding that Bolton Council sort out their "dangerous" pavements and footpaths. More than 50 residents from Grace Street, Robinson Street and Dixon Street have written letters of complaint to the council about the pavements

A 76-YEAR-OLD woman was left shaken after a thief grabbed her handbag and ran off. The pensioner is believed to have been followed as she walked across a meadow off Lea Field Close, Radcliffe. She was approached from behind by the thief aged about 18.

Phil Vaughan spends some time in the birthplace of Jason and the Argonauts. ALL the great Greek poets and writers have written about its beauty. And among the mix of enchanting mountains ad gentle seaward slopes, the legends of Jason and his intrepid

MANAGER Sam Allardyce has denied Wanderers are to sign Leeds United's out-of-favour midfielder David Batty. The former England international, who has been frozen out of the first-team picture at Elland Road, was linked with a loan move to the Reebok by

TV steeplejack Fred Dibnah has been honoured for his service to Bolton's industrial heritage. Fred received the Gerald Taylor Vocational Service Award from Bolton Rotary Club at a ceremony yesterday The award is given each year to a person considered

THE SUN: The boss of The Sun's cleaners aims to mop up Arsenal in the FA Cup. DAILY MIRROR: Lee Bowyer will pocket a £1million bonus if he keeps West Ham in the Premiership - and give it to Leeds to pay off the cost of his court case. DAILY STAR: Gerard

I'VE focused on skincare this week -- winter weather certainly gives skin a hammering and central heating only adds to the problem. During the winter months we are constantly going from hot to cold temperatures and skin suffers, becoming dry and parched

HERE is a super deal to enjoy the wonder of Paris in the Spring time. Departing March 28, the holiday is four days/three nights from just £84.95 per person. The price includes: Return coach travel and Channel crossing Three nights' bed and continental

Norwegian Fjords Apple Blossom Cruise - HERE is your chance to drift away on a magical ocean cruise -- at a magical price! The trip departs on various dates in April and May 2003 and seven days cost from just £349. Ring now to avoid disappointment. The

BOURNEMOUTH is the perfect holiday centre, with its famous theatres, two splendid Victorian Piers, miles and miles of golden sands, great shopping and a sheltered and sunny climate. With the Bolton Evening News' Leisure Holidays, you can book a five day

SWEET Pea and Night Scented Stock are two of the most fragrant flowers in the garden, and we are offering all our readers a packet of each of these traditional favourites Free. To receive your free seeds simply send a 27p stamped, addressed envelope to

With the New Year Upon us, it's time to plan a holiday and dream about Summer sunshine and wine drinking al fresco. To help you do this, two lucky Reader Club members have the chance to win a selection of Banrock Station wines and free tickets to the

THE switch back to a Monday lunchtime FA Cup draw brought back fond memories of listening to transistor radios in school playgrounds for millions. And with Farnborough Town drawn at home to Arsenal and Shrewsbury paired with Chelsea, also at home, the

SHAKERS player-manager Andy Preece has paid tribute to his board of directors as they continue to back his judgement. The Bury boss had a meeting with the board at Gigg Lane on Friday afternoon and came out delighted at the positive noises that he heard

LEANNE Warburton's last word was "Daddy" before a rare illness struck at just 18 months, robbing her of the power of speech. Leanne suffers from a rare genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis, despite being born a healthy normal baby to proud parents

A STUDENT'S personal art exhibition has opened at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh and runs until the end of the month. The collection, by 17-year-old Wigan and Leigh College Fine Arts student Tracy Jane, will be on display in the Derby Room until January

A 76-YEAR-OLD woman was left shaken after a thief grabbed her handbag and ran off. The pensioner is believed to have been followed as she walked across a meadow off Lea Field Close, Radcliffe. She was approached from behind by the thief aged about 18.

RETAINING trained teachers is the biggest challenge facing schools, teachers in the region are to be told. Carol Adams, Chief Executive of the General Teaching Council, is to deliver this message to the North of England Education Conference in Warrington

PLANS to build a pavilion for a rural village's bowling club have moved a step closer. Crown green bowlers in Edgworth are now hoping planning chiefs at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council give the project the go-ahead at their next meeting -- due to

A TEACHER from Bolton accused of having sex with a teenage pupil has had the charges against him dropped after police expressed concern about the girl's health. Alan Dawson, aged 37, a maths teacher, of Hampton Road, Great Lever, was accused of two offences

GRIEVING mourners gathered at a Bury church to pay their last respects to a tragic young woman. The coffin was carried inside for a tear-jerking ceremony and friends and relatives wept outside. But the scene was not a real life tragedy -- it was the filming

GRIEVING mourners gathered at a Bury church to pay their last respects to a tragic young woman. The coffin was carried inside for a tear-jerking ceremony and friends and relatives wept outside. But the scene was not a real life tragedy -- it was the filming

MEMBERS of Trinity AODS Farnworth follow up their debut pantomime last year with another first in January. They will be producing the first staging in the North-west of a new version of Treasure Island. The pantomime runs from January 15 to 18, 7.15pm

A SERIES of music courses begin in Bolton today, examining different styles ranging from the music of the shows to an introduction to classical works. Theme and Variations traces the differences in composers' work. The 10-meeting course begins today,

IT will be the end of an era when Phoenix Theatre Company presents its next production, John Godber's comedy Salt of the Earth, at the United Reform Church Hall on Chorley Old Road. The play will be the last at that venue due to the sale of the hall,

EAGLEY Res and Fulwood Res served up a New Year thriller at Dunscar Bridge as they shared no less than 10 goals in a 5-5 draw. All looked lost for the villagers at the break when they trailed 4-0 to the West Lancs Division One Reserves runaway leaders

FOUR penalty saves from highly rated keeper James Hasledine sealed Atherton Town a place in the semi finals of the Lancashire FA Amateur Challenge Shield. The young custodian was the hero for Town in a sudden death spot kick shoot-out for an away triumph

BLACKROD and Eagley beat the weather to stage an entertaining 1-1 local derby draw - one of only two Premiership games played in the West Lancs League. The referee passed the pitch fit just before the kick-off but the bumpy surface hardly helped either

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BOOTHSTOWN U11s took part in the President's Cup on Sunday, once again cruising to a 6-0 victory over Radcliffe Boro. Two more goals from Tom Perkins and Andy Woodhouse sealed the win. Josh Wilson netted with a Beckham style free kick with Nathan Rowan

BOLTON Under 14s look set for a Cup treble in the second half of the season. The town team have enjoyed a super first half of the season and they are still in with a chance of honours in the Greater Manchester Schools' League, the Greater Manchester Schools

WANDERERS' FA Cup third round replay with Sunderland has been snubbed by TV, with ties between lower league clubs being chosen instead. Despite both Wanderers and the Black Cats being Premiership sides, the cup replays between Dagenham & Redbridge

SUNDERLAND boss Howard Wilkinson was at pains to point out that he had not fielded a weakened team for the FA Cup tie - simply the only one that was available to him. Injury had ruled out Kevin Kilbane and Gavin McCann was another casualty after being

WHAT happened and when 5 mins: Low driven corner from John Oster is volleyed over at the near post by a relieved Akin Bulent. Kevin Kyle then heads over from the resulting corner. 12 mins: Kevin Poole saves a Kevin Phillips shot from point blank range

WHO did what against Sunderland WANDERERS (3-5-2) KEVIN POOLE...6 The stand-in 'keeper made crucial saves from Phillips and Oster, and was in control although had a few jitters at the end. ANTHONY BARNESS...6 Captain for the day did not show the same

DELROY Facey was a relieved man to have finally started a game for Wanderers on Saturday, after surviving a debilitating illness that has dogged his Wanderers career. The 22-year-old was diagnosed with pneumonia shortly after joining the club in the summer

Q: For a gift I have recently received some essential oils. Can you tell me how long will they last? A. Unopened essential oils have a three year shelf life. Once opened essential oils have approximately six to 12 month shelf life depending on the oil

MY husband and I booked a taxi with Metro Taxis, Tonge Moor Road, on December 28, to take us home from Harwood after a party. We realised we had left quite a few expensive CDs in the taxi. On ringing the office the driver had handed them in and it gave

SO, politicians now want to put voting booths in supermarkets to counter voter-apathy. What a pathetic and desperate idea. Don't they get the message? We don't vote because we don't trust politicians whatever the party. Putting voting-booths in supermarkets

I CAN sympathise with the concerns of Sharples residents about the proposed three-storey apartment blocks at Blackburn Road/Stoneyhurst Avenue and the likely effect on an already congested Blackburn Road. This type of development has been permitted at

THE arrival of the 300,000th visitor is imminent at the Imperial War Museum North -- six months ahead of schedule. Based in Trafford on the banks of Manchester Ship Canal, it opened in July 2002, costing £30m. The museum aims to tell the story of how

A course on the history of working-class life is being held by the WEA (Workers' Educational Association), Bolton branch at the Bolton Central Library Meeting Room. The aim of the course, called "An Introduction to the Local History of 19th and 20th Century

FORMER Lancashire and Bolton professional Ronnie Irani will captain England for the first time when the tourists take on a Bradman XI in a one-day warm-up match. But Australia Test skipper Steve Waugh has withdrawn from the match because of a groin strain

A BURGLAR with 35 previous convictions for 119 offences broke into a supermarket but escaped a jail sentence -- after the judge decided to give him one last chance. Michael Rollinson, aged 26, stole £500 worth of alcohol from Lidl on Crompton Way, causing

For about two decades, Sharju in Adlington has been attracting people from across the North-west. This is partly because it has built up a reputation for good food and also because it is, unusually, set in an old church. Mention Adlington to many people

HORWICH Leisure Centre Swimming Club have reached the National Finals of the Speedo Swimming League and will compete with the best 16 teams in the country when they represent the North West of England at Ponds Forge International Pool in Sheffield in

A YOUNG landlord is believed to be the only Bolton town centre pub boss to have stayed open for 36 hours over the New Year holiday. Neil Piper, aged 22, and business partner Terry Fletcher decided to start the New Year with a bang by opening the Dog and

THE LEAGUE reopened on Monday, January 6, with league matches, but the three-a-side first round has been put back until February 12. The next comp is the Captains Knock-out which will be played on Wednesday, January 15. The January Delegates Meeting will

PLANS to build a pavilion for a rural village's bowling club have moved a step closer. Crown green bowlers in Edgworth are now hoping planning chiefs at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council give the project the go-ahead at their next meeting -- due to

FORMER West Ham assistant manager Frank Lampard believes the signing of Lee Bowyer will help the club avoid relegation. The Premiership's bottom club yesterday opened talks with Bowyer after agreeing a fee with Leeds for the England midfielder. Hammers

HERE'S a local walk to blow the New Year cobwebs away. From Moses Gate Country Park we head west to historic Ringley village, via the canal location used in Bolton's famous film, Spring and Port Wine starring James Mason. The walk continues through woodlands

WESTHOUGHTON High School will be holding an "Open for Business" evening on Thursday January 23. The secondary school is applying to become a specialist technology college and needs to encourage support from local businesses to raise enough money for the

THE house looks magical. I've really gone to town this year with the tree and things. And I am now officially one of those women who can shrug and say to fellow mums "w-e-e-l-l, it's for the kids", making a fair excuse for the fairy lights adorning the

A GROUP of students who returned to their desks this week are surfing the net in style -- thanks to the opening of a £1.2 million business and ICT centre. The three-storey centre was officially opened last term at Bolton Sixth Form College's north campus

TEACHERS have to be on their toes these days as hardly a week goes by without a change to the curriculum, a controversy over exam results or fresh opinion on how children should be taught. But such changes are nothing new to Leslie Huyton who having dedicated

JEFF SMITH OUTSTANDING throughout the 90 minutes. His energy did not dip and he gave the Sunderland defence a torrid time, he grabbed his chance with both hands. He wasn't afraid to shoot. MAGIC MOMENT SMITH showed a few moments of skill that Joe Cole

SAM Allardyce today sympathised with the thousands of Wanderers fans who snubbed Saturday's FA Cup clash with Sunderland. Bolton attracted just 10,123 supporters through the turnstiles, with almost 3,000 visitors travelling from Wearside. But the gate

A COURSE on the history of working-class life by the WEA (Workers' Educational Association), Bolton branch started on Tuesday at the Bolton Central Library Meeting Room, writes Looking Back's Les Gent. The aim of the course, called "An Introduction to

TALENTED twins are set to make history by becoming the area's first young musicians to win places with the prestigious National Children's Orchestra. Leigh CE Primary School pupils, eight-year-old James and Julien Doublet-Stewart, are members of Leigh

STUFFED isn't the word. All my good intentions not to eat too much over the holidays flew out the window along with my husband's credit card. It all started a couple of days before Christmas Day at the office lunch. I'd intended just to pick at the food

IN THE morning of September 26, 1916, the Great War came home to Bolton. It came in almost silently from the North East, in the shape of a gigantic airship. German Naval Zeppelin L21 was nearly 600 feet long and 60 feet in diameter. Commanded by Oberleutnant

Dreams can be good and dreams can be bad, Dreams can be happy and dreams can be sad, Dreams are weird, as weird can be, You can run on land then swim in the sea, Dreams can be vivid and dreams can be vague, I,ve discussed OEfootie, with Beckham And politics

DEVELOPERS are expected to submit plans to build a new restaurant in Moss Bank Park soon. Bolton Council has been in talks with an unnamed developer for several months about the possibility of setting up such a facility in one of the town's busiest parks

MOTORISTS returning to work following the Christmas break have been advised to allow extra time for journeys on the M62 after a £10m improvement scheme entered a new phase on Monday. For the first time, a contraflow will be established on the eastbound

WE have been asked to point out that a 28-year-old man bitten in a New Year's Eve brawl was attacked in Deane Road, Bolton. Initial reports to police said the incident had happened at the Oddfellows Arms, but it was later established that the attack,

A FIREFIGHTERS' union boss, suspended from his office-based position for criticising his national leader, could soon find himself back fighting fires. Bob Pounder, Greater Manchester brigade secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, has been approached by

A GROUP of students who returned to their desks this week are surfing the net in style -- thanks to the opening of a £1.2 million business and ICT centre. The three-storey centre was officially opened last term at Bolton Sixth Form College's north campus

TEACHERS have to be on their toes these days as hardly a week goes by without a change to the curriculum, a controversy over exam results or fresh opinion on how children should be taught. But such changes are nothing new to Leslie Huyton who having dedicated

THE Victoria Hall Amateur Dramatic Society starts their production of Puss In Boots on Friday. The show runs from 7.15pm in the Lower Theatre of the hall on Knowsley Street, Bolton. Further details and tickets -- £3.50 adults and £2.50 concessions --

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a nurse say the 26-year-old must have known her killer. The body of Debbie Remorozo was found in her flat at Summervale House in Oldham. Ms Remorozo had travelled to the UK from the Philippines to work for the NHS

Davenport Cup ATHERTON ROYALS...0 AFC TYLDESLEY...0 Atherton Royal won 5-4 on penalties AET

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