MAY I draw your readers' attention to the proposed demolition of the former Bradshaw police station, currently known as Deajon House. This is a perfectly good, handsome building, with datestone 1900, which sits comfortably with its surroundings in a conservation
A FALL on a Lancashire hillside led to a severely fractured shoulder last week. The North West Air Ambulance was mobilised and, within an hour, I was receiving treatment at the Royal Bolton Hospital. I would like to express my thanks to the helicopter
TONY McNeile, Chairman of the Bolton Branch of the UN Association, published a letter in the Bolton Evening News on March 21, which suggested that I had contempt for the UN. Furthermore, he took one sentence out of a whole speech and question and answer
ALEC DAWSON, of The Pewfist, Westhoughton, here recalls fond memories of his time as an apprentice at one of our local major companies, Dobson and Barlow, makers of textile machinery. The firm was founded in 1790 in Blackhorse Street, Bolton, by Isaac
THE war in Iraq has led to the cancellation of new year celebrations for members of the Kurdish community. Community leaders in Greater Manchester say planned celebrations have been marred by the war affecting Kurdish people in Iraq. Many of the area's
A SERVICEMAN'S wife who organised a successful appeal to send toiletries and other essential items to soldiers during the last Gulf War is gearing up for another campaign. More than 800 boxes containing everything from aftershave to writing paper and
POLICE are investigating two hoax 999 calls to the fire service, made from the Platt Hill Avenue area of Deane. Fire crews were called to the same house twice last night but there was no fire.
BEREAVED families are being invited to attend a Mothering Sunday service at 2pm at Peel Green Crematorium Chapel in Little Hulton. It will be conducted by ministers from the three main religious denominations.
SAM Allardyce had menace in his voice today as he warned his two closest friends in football: "I've got you in my sights!" Leeds' newly-appointed caretaker manager Peter Reid and Birmingham boss Steve Bruce were at the Reebok on Monday night to see Jay-Jay
IN 1977, the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr. Donald Clarke, and the Mayoress, Mrs Barbara Doxsey, were guests of honour at the National Federation of Old Age Pensioners Association's annual Christmas tea party at the Town Hall, Bolton. The party was held over
THE vicar of Westhoughton Parish Church, Canon Tom Davies (second right) was pictured with his wife Joan (centre right) when he retired from Westhoughton Parish in April, 1980. With them on the picture were children and staff from Westhoughton Parochial
EL Hadji Diouf is the luckiest man in the world to get away with a two-week fine and two-match suspension for spitting at supporters. Scotland's procurator fiscal is still deciding whether to charge Diouf with a breach of the peace over the incident and
ICAN understand Sven Goran Eriksson asking Alan Shearer to play for England again. But there would have been an unsavoury stench surrounding any return to the national side for its greatest talent. Even three years after he stunned England by announcing
ALEC DAWSON, of The Pewfist, Westhoughton, here recalls fond memories of his time as an apprentice at one of our local major companies, Dobson and Barlow, makers of textile machinery. The firm was founded in 1790 in Blackhorse Street, Bolton, by Isaac
A NEW football club for boys and girls to play at under sevens, nines and tens level is to be launched for next season. The club, Rooftec Rangers, will play in the Bolton and Bury Mini Soccer League and new players are welcome. Contact Martin 01204 461031
DRUG users in Bolton are to make a series of hard-hitting short films to put school children in the picture about the issue. Support group Step by Step, which helps drug users conquer the problem, has been awarded £13,000 from independent charity DrugScope
From the Evening News, March 25, 1903: SIR, - We are informed that the tram route between Bolton and Liverpool is now completed, and that a few cars are to be run next Monday as a kind of trial trip, after which a luncheon will be given in our Town Hall
BOLTON Golf Association's new season gets under way on Saturday March 29 when they take on Lancashire 'B' at Breightmet. The team, selected by Terry Rawson, who has just been appointed as President elect of the BGA and will take over his duties early
RESIDENTS near Manchester City's Maine Road ground are to meet regeneration experts following the decision to demolish the stadium. It is due to be bulldozed after the last match on May 11, but no decision on replacing it has been taken and Manchester
breaking boy's collar bone A MAN has appeared in court accused of assault charges against a 14-year-old boy. Richard Hall, aged 40, of Eskdale Avenue, Bolton, is accused of pushing the teenager into a brick wall, causing him to loose consciousness and
UP AND coming singer Jamie Pearce rocked a Bolton school with his live performance. Jamie, currently supporting on tour the popular Popstars band Liberty X, stopped off at Turton High School Media Arts College for a short live performance as part of a
JOHN McGinlay is confident Sam Allardyce has the ability and the talent at his disposal to win the battle for survival and make Wanderers a permanent fixture in the Premiership. "Super" John is predicting a nail-biting fight to the finish but, with the
told POLICE statements given by two men accused of conspiring to kill Bolton drugs dealer Billy Webb were read out to a jury at Liverpool Crown Court. Paul Swann, aged 25, and Brian Roper, aged 26, both formerly of Bolton, deny conspiring to murder Mr
WANDERERS have been heartened by the news that they should have an injury-free squad for the seven-match run-in. The fight against relegation begins at home to Manchester City on Saturday week. Provided all their international players - Okocha, Gudni
SIMON Charlton could give Sam Allardyce a welcome Premiership selection headache ahead of Monday's Reebok clash with Spurs. The reliable left back will have shaken off the knee injury that kept him out of the Sunderland game in time for a recall against
SAM Allardyce believes Wanderers have given themselves a glorious chance to home in on Premiership safety. Victory over Spurs at the Reebok next Monday would see them record back-to-back wins for only the second time this season and the manager says that
THE sighs of relief were still reverberating round the Reebok as Jay-Jay Okocha offered a matter-of-fact explanation of how he kept his cool to score what he acknowledged could become one of the most important goals of his glittering career. "I think
POLICE have condemned a driver who fled a hit-and-run accident which killed a 19-year-old student. Jonathan Roberts, originally from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, was a student at Umist, Manchester. He was knocked down on Oxford Road, at 4.36pm, Monday. "This
GLITZ, Blitz & 70's Hitz! comes to the Opera House in Manchester on April 25. The show features three groups who between them dominated the charts in the 1970s. The Rubettes, Showaddywaddy and Sweet (pictured above) have reformed and joined forces
AWARD winning soprano Lisa Murphy will be starring in New Rosemere Amateur Operatic Society's production of Ruddigore. The Gilbert and Sullivan production at the Albert Hall will also feature last minute substitute Clive Green, who stepped in to the role
MEMBERS of the Phoenix Theatre Company have found a venue for their next production -- thanks to the Marco Players. The Players offered their "home" -- the Chorley Old Road Methodist Community Church, Bolton -- because Phoenix lost their own base in February
AUDIENCES are being give the chance to mix with High Society when St Paul's (Astley Bridge) Amateur Operatic Society takes to the stage with the popular musical. The famous Cole Porter show runs at the Theatre Church, Seymour Road, Astley Bridge from
CHESHIRE-based entrepreneur and art collector Frank Cohen is to unveil a selection from his remarkable collection of modern and contemporary art in Manchester. Thought to be the biggest collection outside of London, The Frank Cohen Collection comprises
BURY youngsters are to be the given the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of young urban recording artists such as Ms Dynamite thanks to a new series of music workshops. Greater Manchester Music Action Zone (GMMAZ) is working with The Met in Bury
A YOUNGSTER who knows, first-hand, what it is like to live with diabetes is 13-year-old David Cody. His mum, Sue, described diabetes as "a hindrance, a pain" for a teenager. David, a pupil at St Joseph's High School in Horwich is insulin dependant and
WHERE have all the new road humps gone from Whitecroft Road? First they were there and now they have disappeared. Is this the work of the "hump fairies" or is there a reason for this costly exercise? Furthermore, will they reappear tomorrow? It's anyone's
I TOTALLY agree that our children are being pushed to rise academically so early. My daughter is seven years old and, last year, when at her KS1 SAT tests, she was six years old and I had tears as she was making herself ill with worry because of the pressure
WITH response to the despondent mother with son in the Gulf (SOS from boys in Gulf). As the mother of a son in the last Gulf War, I would just like to say that all parcels are greatly appreciated by the service men and woman, especially personal items
IN answer to Phil Ashcroft (Bolton Evening News, March 19). I have never argued, nor do I believe, that the amount of money distributed to local councils should depend on whether they are Labour or Tory-controlled. I have said, and now repeat, that more
ATHERTON will prepare for the coming Bolton Association cricket season with three friendly games. The first is at home to Haydock on April 5, followed by another home clash with Bolton League side Heaton on April 12. The side then travels to Lancashire
TWO teenage girls fought off suspected sex fiends who tried to abduct them in an alleyway in Little Lever. Parents and children have been urged to be on their guard after the two men tried to grab the 15-year-old girls as they were walking home from a
FRENCH defender Florent Laville - unknown in England before being brought in on loan from Lyon in January - is being hailed as the key to Wanderers' recent run of form. "One of the reasons we are becoming harder to score against is Florent Laville," the
WANDERERS' were rewarded for their continual second-half pressure with a classic Jay Jay Okocha penalty conversion in the last minute as they climbed back out of the bottom three. It put the pressure back on West Ham as Wanderers leap-frogged into fourth
PER Frandsen was a happy Wanderer today as he flew to Denmark to resume his international career, confident that he will be playing Premiership football next season. The Reebok ace admits he was "pleasantly surprised" on Monday when he was drafted into
BEREAVED families are being invited to attend a Mothering Sunday service at 2pm at Peel Green Crematorium Chapel in Little Hulton. It will be conducted by ministers from the three main religious denominations.
PLANS lodged with Blackburn with Darwen Council to build a two storey extension and garage at a house in Naylors Terrace, Belmont, will be discussed by planning chiefs at a meeting later this month.
A CHEF accused of killing a barman at Bolton's Last Drop Hotel was remanded in custody after a hearing at Manchester Crown Court. Roberto Borroneo Abo, aged 35, of Watery Lane, Darwen, was accused of murdering 34-year-old Kenyan George Waithaka in the
A WOMAN accused of attempting to defraud Bolton Council by making a fake personal injury claim has made a further court appearance. Lois Foster, aged 41, of Park Avenue, Sharples, is accused of attempting to obtain several hundreds of pounds by deception
DOES anyone know anything about the obelisk on the side of Winter Hill?, writes Mr F. Woodward, of Sheep Cote Green Farm, Smithills. "I've been in touch with the Halliwell Local History Society, but they can't throw any light on it." Well, Mr Woodward
ASPULL Olympic Wrestling Club impressed in the Barton 50th Anniversary Junior Wrestling Championships, despite having several aces on international duty in Latvia. The club took six individuals golds at a variety of weights, with victories for David Sweeney
TRYING to follow the cricket World Cup has made me seriously question the quality of my comprehensive education. I mean, sporting knockout competitions should be the easiest thing in the world to understand. You start with x number of teams, they play
NATIONAL DAY OF GREECE 1306: Robert Bruce was crowned King of Scots at Scone. 1609: English navigator Henry Hudson set off on his third (and final) attempt to find the North West Passage to the spice islands of the east. 1807: Parliament abolished the
RADCLIFFE Borough aim to follow up Saturday's superb 5-1 victory with another home win against Farsley Celtic tonight. New boy Dave Brown is likely to continue in defence with David Bean and Richard Landon both injured and Eamonn Elliott is set to continue
BOLTON Under 15s made progress in the Northern Merit League when they produced a 2-1 derby victory over local rivals Blackburn at Plessington on Saturday. The local youngsters made a fine start and opened the scoring after just two minutes when striker
ANDY Preece is closing in on a deal for teenage goalkeeper Lewis Solly. The 19-year-old Wolves shot stopper is deemed surplus to requirements at Molineux despite being highly regarded by manager Dave Jones. And Shakers boss Preece is set to offer him
BOLTON School aim to make it third time lucky in their bid to lift the prestigious Boodle and Dunthorne Cup tonight. Bolton lost in the final of the top independent schools competition in 1997 and 1998 and are determined to go one better tonight. They
LOCAL farmers and food producers are being given the chance to have their goods sold at supermarkets throughout the North-west. Asda bosses said some goods outsell national brands by up to five times. as consumers back their local communities. The chain
DRIVERS in Bury town centre will have to fork out more to park their cars. New charges, introduced this week, mean that all tickets for both car park and on-street parking go up by 10p. A two-hour stay will go up to 80p, while a 30-minute park goes up
WANDERERS have seven games left to play in their bid to beat the drop and appear to have hit form at just the right time. But they still need all the help they can get to ensure that their efforts on the field are matched with a level of support that
A TAXI firm worker was trapped inside a building after a runaway lorry caused havoc in Bolton town centre. Pedestrians fled as the driverless lorry crossed Bradshawgate and ploughed into a row of shops after demolishing a bus stop sign and a lamppost.
told POLICE statements given by two men accused of conspiring to kill Bolton drugs dealer Billy Webb were read out to a jury at Liverpool Crown Court. Paul Swann, aged 25, and Brian Roper, aged 26, both formerly of Bolton, deny conspiring to murder Mr
A MAN who styled himself on soccer hero David Beckham was today starting a six year jail sentence for indecently assaulting women and girls as they slept. Manchester United fan Leon Rushton, aged 27, from Little Hulton, became a serial sex offender, secretly
Unlike J K Rowling, with whom her success can be compared, best-selling children's author Jacqueline Wilson relies on a far more robust marketing strategy -- her readers' word of mouth. And that is why there will be standing room only when she visits
I WAS looking through old pictures at home the other day, and I came across this one of a crowd on Adlington station, date unknown. As you may know, I was brought up in Adlington, so it may be that some relative is shown, perhaps my grandfather ("Owd
TEDDY Sheringham has a little more than pride to play for when he travels with Spurs to the Reebok Stadium for the televised Monday night clash with Wanderers. After Tottenham's defeat at home to Liverpool on Sunday most are now writing off the North
WHO did what Wanderers 4-3-3 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 Never seriously troubled, thanks to good defending, but his handling was sound. BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 8 Defended stoutly but also managed to get forward in swupport of the second half raids. FLORENT LAVILLE
NEW Egerton Players' next production is There Goes the Bride by Ray Cooney and John Chapman at Egerton United Reformed Church, Blackburn Road, from April 2 to 5.
HEAR the sound of brass at St Anne's Church, Turton, on Saturday when Smithills School Senior Brass Band, present Listen to the Band. The band, world champions 2002, will play under their Musical Director Chris Wormald. The concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets
PAUL Nicholas is set to make a double appearance in Greater Manchester in two very different roles. First, he is set to star in Fiddler on the Roof at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, from April 7 to 12. However, he will then return to the area in The
AN EVENING of operatic favourites from the world's most popular composers including arias and scenes from Madam Butterfly,Tosca and La Boheme feature at the Bridgewater Hall next Saturday, at 7.30pm. Conductor is Andrew Greenwood, Rosalind Sutherland
Geordie legends Lindisfarne are set to get Westhoughton Golf Club swinging when the band visits as part of a new nationwide tour. Lindisfarne Acoustic follows up the band's well-received album Promenade and sell-out seven-week UK tour. The group first
THE English Touring Theatre Company presents a major new production of John Gabriel Borkman (1896), Henrik Ibsen's late masterpiece, at The Lowry from Tuesday to Saturday. This is the company's second production in its 10th anniversary season and will
THE HALLIWELL Winter Rounders League completed its league fixtures in glorious sunshine on Sunday and will round off a successful season with the Russell Seddon tournament next Sunday. Matches start at 11.30am and the 12 teams will be divided into three
