A GOVERNMENT plan to allow universities to charge students top-up tuition fees has split Bolton's MPs. Bolton West's Ruth Kelly believes that the proposal will give more students the chance to go into higher education, but the town's other two MPs are
A NEW scheme is running in Bolton schools which uses the public obsession with football to teach a variety of subjects. The Family Scheme, run by the Football in the Community team at Bolton Wanderers and funded by the Children's Fund, is being brought
CHORLEY manager Mark Molyneaux rang the changes ahead of his side's home game over Trafford at the weekend. And he said he wouldn't be afraid to make more alterations for tonight's Lancashire FA Marsden Trophy clash at Morecambe, even though the Magpies
PEOPLE are being urged to take advantage of new funding which is available to help them make a difference in their own community. The UnLtd Millennium Awards are made to help people with the ideas, vision and commitment to develop projects that can bring
TWO casino nights are being held in a bid to raise cash for charity. Anyone who fancies a flutter can pop along to the Beaumont Arms, on Armadale Road, Ladybridge, on Saturday, February 1, where entry is free. Or they can try the casino at Bolton Rugby
LAST summer's A-level crisis is not expected to lead to more students than normal re-sitting their exams in Bolton this month. Across the country record numbers of students are thought to be re-sitting their A-levels following the row, but according to
A POLICE special constable from Bury is set to receive a long-service award. Special Constable Anthony Lupo, aged 31, will be presented with the Long Service Medal at an awards ceremony in Oldham on Thursday. Michael Todd, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester
WANDERERS 1, EVERTON 2: WANDERERS' Premiership survival prospects were dealt a severe blow by David Moyes' high-riding Everton on a disappointing and depressing night at the Reebok. Desperate for points after a five-match winless streak, Sam Allardyce
Wizard of Oz, Farnworth Little Theatre, Cross Street, Farnworth - An adaptation of the classic children's novel with Dorothy, the cowardly lion, the tin man and the scarecrow travelling along the yellow brick road. Runs from Saturday to Saturday, 7.30pm
DARTS P W D L Pt St Mary's B... 15 15 0 0 210 St Mary's A... 16 14 0 2 208 Rivington Club... 16 13 1 2 188 Schooner Inn... 16 10 2 4 171 Brown Cow... 16 10 2 4 159 Bay Horse B... 16 9 2 5 152 Crown Hotel B... 16 5 2 9 126 Bay Horse A... 16 6 2 8 123 Crown
STEVE HICKMAN of Bolton, ex-Tonge Fold School and Bury Road, Breightmet, says: "I asked last week for the whereabouts of two friends from the Ainsworth Lane area. Thanks to Melanie, Chris and Maxine's sister for finding Maxine Allen for me. I'm still
DIVISION ONE P W L B F T Spread Eagle A... 8 5 3 10 33 43 Pack B... 7 6 1 12 28 40 Bradshaw Con Club... 7 5 2 10 28 38 Hare and Hounds A... 7 4 3 8 30 38 Brook A... 6 5 1 10 23 33 Pineapple... 8 3 5 4 28 32 Globe... 8 3 5 6 24 30 Chetham Arms... 7 3 4
The Fabulous Drifters, Albert Halls, Bolton - The 50th Anniversary Tour celebrating music from 1953 to 2003. Friday, 8pm, £14 and £12 Halliwell Central Reform Club Brownlow Fold, Bolton Mike Fallow, comedian and Vicky Calvert Saturday, members £1 and
YOUNG musicians from Smithills School Senior Band join the world famous Leyland Band in a Festival of Brass at the Victoria Hall, Bolton on February 22, 7.30pm. John Hinckley is guest conductor for Leyland, while Smithills' director of music Chris Wormald
THE British National Party must be rubbing its collective hands, if not with glee then with something approaching "We told you so" satisfaction, following the death of a Special Branch police officer in the raid on a house in Crumpsall, North Manchester
HAVE you left school in the last 10 years or are you about to leave in the next five? Wigan and Leigh Scope would like to hear from young disabled people and their families who would like to attend their Reach for the Stars seminar. They would like to
Time Traveller Simon Topliss concludes his weekly series delving into the history of Bolton with a round-up of the town through the ages -- and a glimpse of what the future has in store. THIS series of articles has been about the history of Bolton and
BURY Under 15s are through to the semi finals of the North West Schools Alder Cup following their 5-1 win against St. Helens. Oliver Newton fired them in front from 18 yards and Damien Quigley added the second seven minutes later before Lee Bruce gave
SECTION Knockouts Semi Finals sponsored by Horwich RMI Monday, January 27, at neutral venues: Section C: at Rumworth LC Hawker Siddeley v Cuemasters C1, at Emmett St SC Victory Reform v Ellesmere RC; Section D: at Our Lady of Lourdes Smithills Cons v
BOLTONIANS are not the most miserable people in Britain -- despite claims that they are among the most glum people around. Researchers at chocolate firm Cadbury's said that North-western folk were the unhappiest in the UK. But a snap survey by the Bolton
KEARSLEY Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year by creating a "new generation" of performers with its own youth theatre group. The aim is to say "thank you" to the community who have supported the society's musical
A SPECIAL needs teaching assistant indecently assaulted five young schoolgirls as he helped them with their schoolwork, a court heard. Erik Seddon allegedly carried out all the assaults on girls aged between nine and 10 in lessons while a teacher was
AN acclaimed version of the world's most popular ballet, Swan Lake, is at The Opera House, Manchester, this week. A company of more than 120 dancers from the Chisinau National Ballet, together with a full orchestra, will entertain against the background
HANS Christian Andersen's classic story The Red Shoes takes to the stage at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds from Tuesday to February 1. The captivating drama for adults and children will be presented by the Kneehigh Theatre Company. This is a contemporary
NORTHERN Stage Ensemble, in conjunction with Derby Playhouse, presents the George Orwell classic 1984 at The Lowry from Tuesday to Saturday, January 28 to February 1. The gritty drama focuses on Winston Smith who inwardly rebels against the regime that
Swan Lake, Manchester Opera House. Runs until Saturday SWAN Lake -- perhaps the world's most famous ballet -- cast its magic once again on its opening night at Manchester's Opera House. Against a backdrop of fairytale castles, dark forests and moonlit
Eagley 5 Wyre Villa 0: EAGLEY manager Pete Darby was delighted after his side's 5-0 demolition of Wyre Villa in the West Lancs Richardson Cup quarter final. On form striker Rob Howarth opened the scoring on 15 minutes with a cool finish from six yards
FARNWORTH Whites underlined their title intentions when they inflicted the first defeat of the season on Wigan Pier. And they did it in style, leaving the Wigan side shellshocked after punishing them with a 5-0 mauling. That kept Whites in second place
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THE match of the day in the Bolton Boys Federation U13s Section was a classic with Westhoughton Rangers coming out on top in an 11-goal thriller against title rivals Horwich St Mary's. Man of the match performances came from Anthony Berry, St Mary's and
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WALSHAW Sports went through at the expense of Unsworth in the Bury and Radcliffe Junior Football League U13 Phoenix Cup. Three of their goals came from Tommy Brooks, while substitute Gavin Nicholl, who previously had not scored for the club, also bagged
WINTER FORMAT Title shot is Taylor made for Maureen IN the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, the Ladies 133 and over competition leader is Maureen Taylor with a magic ten, just one in front of
LATEST details PREMIER DIVISION CLIFTON RANGERS...5 BOWLING GREEN...5 TONGE MOOR CC...5 GRIFFIN...2 HARE & HOUNDS B...3 GRAPES HOTEL...3 HORWICH VICTORIA...2 NEW EDITION...1 WIGAN PIER KARTING...0 FARNWORTH WHITES...5 NORTHWEST PAPER...3 SMITHILLS
Results: Ladies 133 and Over: M Macari 180; S Ogle, S Entwistle, L Beaney, B Whibley, J Burke, E Dawson, H Perry, A Holliday, J Broxton. M Camps, G Jones, A Pearce, J Sheil 140; C Harrison 138; J Gregory, C Entwistle, J Lister, K Tumblety 134; A Hill,
ATHERTON Collieries suffered a disappointing 5-0 home defeat last Saturday against Skelmersdale United Colls went 1-0 down on 58 minutes but the game turned five minutes later when keeper Dave Johnson was sent off for a proffesional foul. Three goals
WITH their first team out of action Eagley reserves grabbed the limelight with a 3-0 win over Poulton Town in the West Lancashire League Reserve Division One. Top scorer Carl Grimshaw netted twice, while veteran Mel Bentham rounded off the scoring with
This photograph of the cast of the Lancashire comedy "Roses are Red", written by Ernest Ford, of Esther Fold, Westhoughton, and performed by the Bethel Players, Westhoughton, in 1983, has been sent to me by Mr Ford himself. He tells me that the play was
LATEST results U7 Section A: Horwich St Mary's Apaches 1 Our Lady of Lourdes 1; Brandlesholme Warriors A 4 Horwich RMI Rockets A 1; Bolton County A 2 Boothstown JFC 5; Eagley Rangers 4 Westhoughton Rangers 2. U7 Section B: Horwich RMI Rockets B 3 Astley
MANCHESTER Airport says London-bound commuters are letting the plane take the strain. Bosses report a huge increase in passengers flying to London airports. They say many commuters prefer flying time of around 60 minutes to spending two and a half hours
FIDDLER On The Roof premieres at Blackpool Grand Theatre with a spectacular new production from February 13 to 22. Paul Nicholas takes the lead in this classic musical which charts a father's struggle between traditions and happiness. For tickets and
Bolton Hockey Club Ladies 1's vs. Northampton Lions Ladies clinch Vase victory Northampton Lions 1 Bolton Hockey Club 3 BOLTON HC Ladies survived a late fightback to clinch a third round EHA Vase win at Northampton Lions. An early break down the right
Still the mightiest animated feature of them all and the undisputed 'king' of the box office, Walt Disney Pictures' THE LION KING roars to life as never before with its dazzling large format debut at Manchester's only IMAX cinema. Reformatted specifically
1756: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg. He composed 20 operas, 17 masses, 41 symphonies, 27 string quartets and 21 piano concertos -- and still died a pauper in 1791, aged 35. 1778: Joseph Bramah patented the valved flush toilet. 1832: Lewis
From the Evening News, 1993: JOHN Major is to issue libel writs against two magazines over allegations about his private life. They appeared in the left-wing magazine New Statesman and Scalliwag, a satirical magazine. He may be the fourth Prime Minister
NOBODY, but nobody does Golden Age nostalgia quite like Geoff Pollitt. (Bolton Evening News, January 24). If we are to believe him, (but, of course, I don't!) there was once a time when everybody was sensible, when kids respected grownups, when nobody
PETER Johnson has for obvious reason still not got the message over his "cherished" euro. The fact of the matter is that the majority of like-minded people, rich or poor, do not want it. Even people who go abroad for their holidays are not keen on it.
THERE was trouble down't park in 1950. A disgruntled ratepayer wrote to the paper: "I wish to draw attention to the disgraceful condition of Hatfield Rd. Park (if it is a park). "It is more like the Thames Embankment and has been a menace now for a long
814: Death of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. 1547: Henry VIII (pictured) died at Richmond, in a room reeking of the stench from his leg ulcers. 1596: Sir Francis Drake died at sea off Panama. 1807: London's Pall Mall was the first
BOLTON is now relatively well-catered for in the matter of entertainment (some would say over-catered), but there was a time when the townspeople who wanted a night out went to "The Old Museum." There was little else in the shape of amusement, apart from
RAMSBOTTOM Cricket Club is hoping rain won't stop play this season. The club lost vital points last year when the summer rain led to continuous flooding of the pitch. In desperation, club officials enlisted MP David Chaytor to help them take on the elements
POP Idol girl Sarah Whatmore turned heads as she arrived at the premiere of the new film Catch Me If You Can. The Worsley star was among a host of celebrities who went to watch the first screening in London last night of the new movie which stars Leonardo
SCHOOLBOY actor Dale Peters has got his big break -- after being chosen to play a central role in the launch of a new television channel. Dale, aged 16, from Little Lever, will appear on TV screens in the flagship drama "Burn It", which is part of a series
AN 80-year-old woman is seriously ill in hospital after being attacked by a mugger only yards from her home. Edith Kaye suffered a broken hip and arm in the attack but later developed a blood clot on her lung after surgery to treat her injuries. Today
LA Tama is everything you would expect from a quaint village restaurant, friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, and unique character, the perfect setting for an intimate meal for two. The size of the restaurant -- it only has about eight tables -- suggests
JERIATRIC JAZZ: The Jolly Carter, Church St., Little Lever, Bolton. With special guest Howard Murray (tenor/baritone). Wednesday, January 29. 8.30-11.30pm. Free. The Cotton Tree, Prince Street, Bolton. With special guest David Luckhurst (bass). Thursday
Rocket Ron rocks Ramsbottom BOLTON Table Tennis League's best performance of the week was the treble by Ron Durose for Little Lever A against Premier Division table toppers Ramsbottom A. But Rammy went on to win the match 6-3 anyway. John Hilton won his
JAY JAY OKOCHA and Per Frandsen could boost Wanderers ahead of Tuesday night's clash against Everton after they both returned to training on Sunday. Okocha injured his hamstring during the recent Premiership clash against Fulham at the Reebok while Frandsen
ANYONE who has been having trouble contacting Smithills Hall following an information appeal last week is being asked to try again. Organisers at the historic hall want to know more about a silver-plated teapot presented to a John Highton by "the teachers
MICHAEL Frayn's classic comedy Noises Off, starring well known television faces Paul Bradley, Cheryl Campbell, Philip Franks and Sylvester McCoy, comes to The Lowry from February 10 to 15 as part of its 21st birthday tour. This time round the comic romp
KEARSLEY Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year by creating a "new generation" of performers with its own youth theatre group. The aim is to say "thank you" to the community who have supported the society's musical
MEMBERS of Harwood Hams present Frankenstein The Panto from February 6 to 8. Despite featuring rather an unorthodox hero, the show is described as a traditional pantomime. It takes place at Christ Church CE School, Harwood. Tickets, £4.50 and £2.50 concessions
RECRUITMENT and training agency staff raised £1,869.41p for charity when they offered themselves as "temps". Companies took their pick from staff profiles provided by linda taylor associates in Swinton and Bolton. The money earned -- together with donations
THE boom in retail and leisure property will continue in 2003 according to Bury-based Kings Business Transfer -- whose own sales rose by 28 per cent last year. Gerry Murphy, a partner with the property agents, said: "It was a record year for us and we
SUCCESSFUL e-tailer dabs.com has made a major foray into Europe. The Wingates-based company has established a French connection with the acquisition of SOS Developers -- an established specialist re-seller of developer software with offices in Nice and
MILLIONAIRE Nigel Jackson has left the Bolton accountancy firm that he founded. His departure from Jacksons was, according to managing partner Peter Donnelly, "due to differences of opinion about the future of the business". The business is now being
WE have the latest Jazz FM compilation to give away, and it's another belter. The late lounge presents boudoir beats offers the best of cool and sensuous hits featured on the Monday-to-Friday Late Lounge radio show. The Rotary Connection's I am the black
ANYONE who has been having trouble contacting Smithills Hall following an information appeal last week is being asked to try again. Organisers at the historic hall want to know more about a silver-plated teapot presented to a John Highton by "the teachers
814: Death of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. 1547: Henry VIII (pictured) died at Richmond, in a room reeking of the stench from his leg ulcers. 1596: Sir Francis Drake died at sea off Panama. 1807: London's Pall Mall was the first
From the Evening News, January 25, 1993: GOALKEEPER Keith Brannigan was the hero in Bolton's 2-0 FA Cup victory over Wolves yesterday - the second giant-killing act after the tremendous victory over Liverpool 12 days ago. GALES wreaked havoc and caused
WHAT is this town coming to? Surely I can't be the only person to have noticed the huge quantity of rubbish and unwanted household items thrown on the steep bank of the River Croal in Bolton? It can be clearly seen when approaching the Mayor Street bridge
IN January 2002, following several years of financial struggle, we announced that the Wildlife Hospital was to close at the end of that year unless we could gain more financial support from our only source of income -- public donations. To achieve this
THE problem with sending petty thieves to prison is that prison turns petty thieves into professional felons. Very few, if any, are reformed and so, by confining criminals together for long periods of time, we are actually making matters worse in the
I REFER to your article about recyling (January 13) which supports the views of the Bolton and District Civic Trust. In recent years there have been several articles in The Civic Trust Newsletter concerning the abuses that disfigure our town and surrounding
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
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
ANYONE who has been having trouble contacting Smithills Hall following an information appeal last week is being asked to try again. Organisers at the historic hall want to know more about a silver-plated teapot presented to a John Highton by "the teachers
1756: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg. He composed 20 operas, 17 masses, 41 symphonies, 27 string quartets and 21 piano concertos -- and still died a pauper in 1791, aged 35. 1778: Joseph Bramah patented the valved flush toilet. 1832: Lewis
From the Evening News, 1993: JOHN Major is to issue libel writs against two magazines over allegations about his private life. They appeared in the left-wing magazine New Statesman and Scalliwag, a satirical magazine. He may be the fourth Prime Minister
From the Evening News, January 26, 1993: BRITAIN has become a nation of true "telly addicts" with 15 per cent of people saying they would not stop viewing for £1 million, a survey says. CHANCELLOR Norman Lamont today slashed interest rates by one per
WHEN he read the 50 Years Ago section of Looking Back on January 16, Mr Albert Winstanley, of Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, "basked for a spell in the warm inner glow of recaptured memories". The story was about a dog called Mij, a sheepdog which did
From the Evening News, January 25, 1993: GOALKEEPER Keith Brannigan was the hero in Bolton's 2-0 FA Cup victory over Wolves yesterday - the second giant-killing act after the tremendous victory over Liverpool 12 days ago. GALES wreaked havoc and caused
OFFICIALS at Blackrod Cricket Club were today left counting the cost of a suspected arson attack on a shed containing equipment at their ground. Horwich fire crews were called to the Vicarage Road ground at 9.15pm last night. A group of youths were seen
Sad to hear that Chas Hooper's brave attempt to turn the Pilkington Arms in Derby Street, Bolton, into a jazz pub has ended in disaster and that he has abandoned the project, which included a drums showroom over the pub premises. Chas has returned to
A FEW weeks ago I broke the news that the brilliant jazz twosome Ben Castle and Mark Nightingale would be headlining a concert at the Bolton Festival on Sunday, August 24. I think it fair to claim that Ben and Mark rarely, if ever, work as a unit except
ALL the reaction and reports from Wanderers' clash with Everton at the Reebok on Tuesday on this site. You can find live coverage of the match HERE while we provide comprehensive coverage of all Wanderers matches this season HERE and reaction to the Everton
THE LAST professional jester in England is buried near Macclesfield in Cheshire. Samuel "Maggoty" Johnson lived at Gawsworth Hall, an ancient manor house once the home of the Fitton family. The jester died in the 1770s and is buried in Maggoty Johnson's
This photograph of the cast of the Lancashire comedy "Roses are Red", written by Ernest Ford, of Esther Fold, Westhoughton, and performed by the Bethel Players, Westhoughton, in 1983, has been sent to me by Mr Ford himself. He tells me that the play was
Hospice Doms SECTION A P H Pt BICA A ... 12 100 22 Ellesmere RC ... 12 96 20 Hen/Chicks ... 12 88 20 Church ... 12 90 19 Cross Guns ... 12 90 18 Plodder Lane CC ... 11 81 16 Rumworth CC Z ... 11 78 16 Moonlight ... 11 80 15 Rumworth CC A ... 11 79 15
STAND at 1,600ft above sea level upon the summit of Shutlingsloe and you will quickly dispel the popular myth that the county of Cheshire is flat! In fact, east of Macclesfield, the landscape climbs dramatically to meet Derbyshire along a boundary of
FORMER Coronation Street favourite Dr Matt Ramsden makes a return to the stage of The Octagon to star in Noel Coward's comic masterpiece, Private Lives from March 6 to April 5. Stephen Beckett, who played the two-timing doctor in the soap appeared in
A NEW book is available which aims to be a "lifesaver" for first time teachers. The Newly Qualified Teacher's Handbook, by former department head Elizabeth Holmes, gives teachers tried and tested advice on everything they need to know, from induction
NOMINATIONS can be made online for awards for outstanding achievement in education. Exam board Edexcel is encouraging nominations for others whose performance in education deserves special recognition. Bolton-born TV presenter Johnny Ball and Falklands
THE Magpies' management duo of Mark Molyneaux and Wayne Goodison faced their old club for the first time since swopping Shawe View for Victory Park ten months ago and emerged triumphant from this much-publicised UniBond first division shoot-out. But there
COMMUNITY issues will be discussed at the next Bury West Area Board meeting. There will also be a chance to question councillors and representatives from the police at St Stephen's CE Primary School, on Colville Drive, at 6.30pm on Thursday, February
BUS stops in Bolton are to be upgraded to display the name of the stop and destination of services as well as the bus numbers. Over the years, many bus stops have come to be known by names derived from the nearest side road or landmark, but most only
ANYONE who has been having trouble contacting Smithills Hall following an information appeal last week is being asked to try again. Organisers at the historic hall want to know more about a silver-plated teapot presented to a John Highton by "the teachers
A NATIONWIDE search to find Britain's oldest dog is underway. So far, the oldest dog discovered is a 25-year-old Collie called Bramble, living in Somerset. But, VetPlus, a complementary pet treatment company based in Lancashire, is hoping to find a dog
A ROVER car was abandoned, set alight and destroyed by suspected arsonists on council-owned playing fields in Avon Close, Walkden, at 8.15pm last night.
A BUTCHER from Bolton is sizzling with success -- after being named one of the best five sausage makers in the country. Greg Hull was battling to be crowned sausage champion of Britain but although he did not make it to number one, his bangers were placed
BOLTON Evening News soccer writers Gordon Sharrock and Neil Bonnar explain how exactly the January transfer window has affected any possible Reebok deals . . . HARD cash - or rather the lack of it - could lead to frustration all round as Wanderers continue
TYLDESLEY RUFC decide to ring the changes for their visit to Eccles. In came 18-year-olds Paul Martin and Rick Pennington, at scrum half and wing respectively, Andrew Simpson moved to number eight and Bill Elliott moved up from the second team at lock
CHURCHILLS Ladies Knockout quarter and semi finals will be held on Wednesday, January 29, at 8.30pm. Jolly Waggoner: Tracey Halls (Shamrocks) v Winner of New Cabin Venue; Wendy Carney (Wanderers) v Joanne MacCready (Cabinettes). Churchills: Lynn Clemson
THE CLOSING date for entry into the Three Man Team, Ladies Knockout and The Mixed Pairs is 8pm tomorrow night at the Sharman Arms, Halliwell Road. The next round of the Little Lever CC Team KO will take place on Monday, January 27, starting 8.30pm prompt
RESULTS: Premier Division: LLWMC 4 S of Life B 3; Derby Ht A 5 Royal Oak A 2; Church Inn Sp St 4 Roach Ht A 3. First Division: Bridge Tav A 3 Shirt Club A 4; Lord Raglan 0 Derby Arms 7; Old Tower 1 Victoria Ht 6; New Inn Rad 1 R & Crown Rams 6; H
FORMER Wigan and Great Britain forward Denis Betts will make a comeback on Wednesday night when he plays in his testimonial match against Widnes at the JJB Stadium. The 33-year-old, who brought his distinguished playing career to a halt in October 2001
LEIGH Centurions did not get the glamour tie with a Super League club they wanted when the draw for the fourth round of the Powergen Challenge Cup was made last night. Instead they must travel to one of their big National League One rivals, Featherstone
THIS anonymous tale of the good old days of football has been circulating among e-mail groups. We send it on for your enjoyment: The problem with football today To be read with a northern (wooly) accent! "I'm feeling all angry about these modern day footballers
SLIMMERS in Horwich and Lostock cheered up poorly children at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital at Pendlebury with a sweet gift. They donated almost six stones of unwanted chocolates and biscuits to the patients, and to sell for fund-raising for
A HOSPITAL doctor has backed moves to offer long-serving consultants paid breaks of up to three months in a bid to keep them in the NHS. Dr Keatley Adams, a consultant physician at the Royal Bolton Hospital, said health workers suffered "battle fatigue
On a Scottish Tartan, Bury Museum and Art Gallery, Moss Street, Bury - An exhibition exploring proportion in new and old tartans featuring woven Tartan in cashmere and merino wool. Runs until Saturday, February 22, open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm Blyth
ANYONE who has been having trouble contacting Smithills Hall following an information appeal last week is being asked to try again. Organisers at the historic hall want to know more about a silver-plated teapot presented to a John Highton by "the teachers
A MOTORIST was cut free from the wreckage of his car after it collided with the side of a road bridge in Loxham Street, Moses Gate. Fire crews used cutting equipment to release the 22-year-old from his Ford Fiesta at 11.30pm last night. It is thought
POLICE swooped on homes across Oldham in dawn raids today and arrested 15 men and two women under Operation Barron, a major crackdown on crime. More than 100 officers raided 14 homes in Glodwick, Clarksfield, Holts, Hathershaw, Fitton Hill, Derker and
MORE than 160 people gathered in Bolton Town Hall last night to pray for world peace on Holocaust Memorial Day. Official representatives of all of the town's faiths were present, except for the Jewish community because there is no synagogue in town. The
SCHOOLBOY actor Dale Peters has got his big break -- after being chosen to play a central role in the launch of a new television channel. Dale, aged 16, from Little Lever, will appear on TV screens in the flagship drama "Burn It", which is part of a series
SHE'S worked at the Houses of Parliament, mixed with the most powerful figures in British politics and met thousands of people during her illustrious career. Now it is time for Lucy to step down from the spotlight and enjoy the quiet life at her retirement
BUSINESS chiefs are joining forces in a bid to put the brake on Bolton's parking wardens -- who they claim are driving people away from the town. Representatives from more than 20 businesses are forming an alliance in a bid to force council chiefs to
YOUNG cast members from Farnworth Little Theatre's Youth Theatre production The Wizard of Oz are following the yellow brick road this week. The play, directed by Geoff Millard, runs until Saturday at the theatre on Cross Street, Farnworth. Pictured in
A PLANE carrying 47 passengers made an emergency landing this morning after a mid-air instrument failure. The easyJet flight from Belfast to Liverpool reported a malfunction on its altimeters just after 7am. The pilot held the 737 at the same height and
SING-a-long is back at Blackpool Grand Theatre with a special production of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is the latest classic to get the Sing-a-long-a treatment. It comes to Blackpool Grand
THE BAD weather took its toll again this week with only three games surviving in the BSF Over 35s football programme. In the Sam Ashworth Trophy Quarter Finals, Second Division Seven Stars beat Third Division Old Smithillians 3-1. It was a close game
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CONGRATULATIONS go to Natalie Jones (Duke's Girls) who beat Brenda Whibly (Beaney Babes) 3-2 in the final of the Ladies Individuals held at Derby Ward. The losing semi finalists in the game on Monday, January 13 were Leanne Beaney and Sue Beaney, both
WE run the rule over the Toffeemen Ground: Goodison Park Nickname: The Toffees Manager: David Moyes Position in table: Fifth Last time out: Premiership - Everton 2 Sunderland 1 How they lined up: Wright, Pistone, Weir, Stubbs, Unsworth, Watson, Li Tie
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THE MEN'S Individuals was won by Wayne Merrick (The Lamb) who beat team-mate Roe in the final. Mick Bushby (Halliwell X) and Rob Hacker (New Yorkers) were the semi-finalists. The competition was well attended with 35 competitors taking part. Monday, January
RADCLIFFE Amateurs' Lancashire Amateur League Premier Division clash with local rivals Little Lever lived up to expectations. The meeting of the two clubs is usually a fiery affair but this time it had the added spice of being a top of the table battle
WITH six Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division clashes ruled out due to heavy overnight rain, Irlam MS stole a march on the rest of the chasing pack with a 2-1 win at Elton Vale to fuel hopes of a charge up the table. Craig Mills and Nicky Irlam
Division One ROPE & ANCHOR...2 COLLIERS REST...5 THREE CROWNS A...2 HIGHER FOLD LC...2 KERSAL VALE AFC...1 HOWE BRIDGE MILLS...3 Division Two LEIGH LEGION...1 ATHERTON ROYALS...2 AFC TYLDESLEY...4 THREE CROWNS B...1 FIR TREE RANGERS...3 HOWE BRIDGE
ONLY three games survived this weekend in the Pioneer Sunday League including an exciting top of the table clash between Spread Eagle and Astley Miners. Gallagher put Spread in front after 30 minutes and ten minutes later Kay made it 2-0 for half-time
LATEST details PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pt Griffin... 12 7 3 2 44 30 24 Tonge Moor Cons... 8 7 1 0 38 11 22 Bowling Green... 13 5 3 5 48 50 18 Doffcocker... 11 5 2 4 36 18 17 Horwich Vic... 7 4 3 0 22 11 15 Hare & Hnds BTN... 10 4 3 3 27 27 15
LATEST results: Premier Division: Bolton County 4 Bury GSOB 2; Gregorians 3 Lymm 3; Radcliffe Amateurs 2 Little Lever SC 1; Rochdale St Clements 1 Chaddertonians 3; Rossendale Amateurs 6 Hesketh Casuals 2 Division One: Astley Br/Sladians 0 Horwich RMI
NEW Egerton Players' next production will be There Goes The Bride by Ray Cooney and John Chapman at the Egerton United Reform Church, Blackburn Road, Egerton, from April 2 to 5.
