IN response to Brian Derbyshire's letter of September 9, regarding skateboarders in the town centre, I am wholly in agreement. These councillors are too quick to jump in and tell people what they should and should not be doing without providing an alternative
TO say I am furious is an understatement. Is it me, or does there seem to be no time limit or restrictions as to when teenagers go in at night? I say this because I have recently moved to Tonge Fold after living in Breightmet all my life, and with living
PLEASE could you be so kind and print my letter in your paper so that I may highlight the problem concerning safety of our children going to school. My children both attend Smithills School in Bolton. At the end of last term we received a letter explaining
IREFER to the articles in the Bolton Evening News regarding the proposed closure of Seymour House Residential Home, and elderly care in general. As the chairman of Bolton Association of Residential Care Homes, I, and my members know only too well what
From the Evening News, September 11, 1903: HORWICH during the week has not been neglected in the way of copious rain, and last night portions of the streets were flooded, as, for instance, in Lee-lane between the bottom of Brownlow-rd. and Winter Hey-lane
A PROJECT aimed at tackling violence against Chorley hospital workers has been launched. Each year around 400 nurses, doctors and other staff at Chorley, Royal Preston and Sharoe Green hospitals are subjected to aggressive outbursts or violent attacks
A 61-YEAR-OLD woman who relies on a wheelchair for her mobility is teaching the able-bodied in Chorley how to communicate with disabled people. Gillian Hill knows from her own experience how people react to wheelchair users. She has been using a wheelchair
FRIENDLY Bolton is also popular with unwanted visitors -- rats. Sightings in the town centre over the holiday season leapt by almost two-thirds to 1,571 and drastic action is needed before the rodent population reaches its peak in October and November
MICHAEL Ricketts has put himself through the pain barrier in a bid to play at the Reebok on Saturday. The former Wanderers' striker, who missed the start of Middlesbrough's Premiership campaign with an achilles injury, was so determined to prove his fitness
A NEW acting head teacher has been appointed to guide under-pressure Withins School, which will be branded as failing in a Government report tomorrow. John Murphy has worked as an associate head at schools facing similar challenges, most recently the
NIGEL Heaton has been appointed as the new Chorley captain. The move was welcomed by outgoing skipper James Fazackerley who recently announced his retirement. He said: "I am pleased Nigel is taking over. He has the respect of all the players at the club
A COMPUTER engineer accused of internet child pornography faced additional charges when he appeared before a judge yesterday. Gregory Smith, aged 20, of Carrington Road, Adlington, originally faced five charges of possessing indecent photographs of children
FORTY-FIVE new homes are to be built in Leigh after planning chiefs gave the proposals the go-ahead. Redrow Homes applied to build the homes, which include two-storey apartments, along with a new access road and parking facilities on land off Holden Road
ONE of Leigh's oldest residents is celebrating her 104th birthday today. Former teacher Ethel Hunsworth is still amazing staff at the High Peak Lodge Nursing Home with her stories and memories. A staff member said: "She's as sprightly as ever." Born in
IT IS not too late to sign up for a college course. Bolton Community College is encouraging people to enrol for a variety of courses ranging from taster sessions to higher education and professional courses. Courses vary from evening courses -- for just
RETIRED restaurateur Harry Wright has died aged 80. Mr Wright, of Elmridge, Leigh, opened Atherton Steak House in the early 1960s, converting Market Street premises he had used in the electrical and photographic trades after setting-up in business following
BOLTON life seen through a lens was the theme of a recent photography exhibition at the Octagon Theatre. The photographs on display were the result of a twelve month project initiated by Communities Against Drugs (CADS) The project was funded to engage
DIY fans in Bolton could soon be able to shop around the clock. Developers want to open the town's first 24-hour DIY superstore on the site of the Trinity Street bus depot. Under the plans, the depot would be demolished to make way for the 9,000 sq ft
A MASSIVE clean-up campaign is to be mounted at a Leigh beauty spot used as a caravan site by a group of travellers. A staggering 25 tonnes of rubbish and building rubble was left behind after the four day encampment on the main car park at Pennington
PLANS for a new railway station have been shelved -- because council officials do not know if trains will stop there. The idea of a station at Dobb Brow in Westhoughton, on the Manchester to Wigan line, was first suggested eight years ago. Two years ago
MEMORIES of a special little Bolton boy have inspired the cream of footballing talent to head for the golf course. Scott Rigby died three months ago in the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital from an epileptic fit, aged just nine. But his family were
P W D L F A GD Ds Pts Radcliffe Ams... 2 2 0 0 32 8 24 0 6 AK's Wrexham... 2 2 0 0 30 10 20 0 6 Cressway... 2 2 0 0 26 15 11 0 6 SCM... 2 1 0 1 15 15 0 0 3 Bre/met Wdrs... 2 1 0 1 15 15 0 0 3 Bre/met Utd... 2 0 0 2 17 26 -9 1 0 The Real Boys... 2 0 0
ALL the world is a stage for Bolton solicitor Keith Cartmell. The specialist in company and commercial property law at Keoghs Solicitors will tonight leave his desk for a new role . . . as an actor. Mr Cartmell has landed the leading male role in a production
WESTHOUGHTON business Stateside Foods Ltd, a leading manufacturer of chilled topped pizza and pizza components, has been sold to a German company. Venture capital company 3i, has sold Stateside Foods to one of the largest European frozen pizza providers
OH what a sad, sad, headline in Monday's paper. What on earth did poor Arnold do to anyone? All he wanted was to live in peace on the farm he loved, the picture you printed spoke for itself. For once in my life words fail me. Mrs M Gault Sandford Close
CONCERNING issues relating to the need for asylum seekers to learn about citizenship, I taught citizenship to asylum seekers at the NEASIS centre in Bolton during a teacher training course earlier this year. There is a need for everybody, not just asylum
TODAY I am showing you pictures of a couple of small industries which used to operate in this area. When the first photograph, above, appeared in 1935, the caption said: "The business of making women's hats is being carried on successfully in Bolton.
A RECLUSIVE pensioner who has not been seen for more than a month is being sought by police. Widower Frederick Hankinson's car was found at the short-stay ferry car park in the fishing port of Stranraer, south west Scotland, and police say they are growing
NEXT time you see a police van at the side of the road it may not just be another set of traffic cops on the lookout for speeding drivers. That is the message from the new boss of Chorley's Police Support Team which has launched an operation to crack
THE mother of a young woman killed while crossing a notorious accident blackspot has expressed her immense pride at her daughter's strength of character. Paula Greenall died when she was hit by a vehicle on the A674 Blackburn Road, Wheelton. Paramedics
WANDERERS have reduced its admission prices for the Carling Cup Round Two home game against Walsall on Wednesday, September 24. Unreserved seats for the East and West stands will be priced £12 for adults and £6 for concessions and go on open sale tomorrow
by Paul Britton. A 14-year-old boy had a lucky escape last night when he plunged through a glass skylight in the roof of a Farnworth school. The teenager, who survived with only minor cuts and bruises, is believed to have been running with friends along
HANOVER Pairs at the LMRCA Club, Green Lane, Bolton. Thursday, September 18: J Hart/D Allen; M Yarwood/A Starkie; K Barwise/Partner; D Whitley/S Threlfall; A Clarke/P Smith; C Glover/G Maylor; M Hart/R Williams; J Hignett/R Hignett.
IF you have a passion for fast and sporty classic and touring cars, then make a date in your diary for this weekend. The new Altrincham branch of the Classic Car Club Midlands & North are holding free open days for enthusiasts and members of the public
A DOZEN people were arrested for drunken behaviour and minor disorder offences after England's European Championship victory against Liechtenstein at Old Trafford last night. Police say the international fixture passed off with no incidents of violence
THE father of a young boy killed in a horror motorcycle accident has created a memorial garden for him. The tragic death of eight-year-old Billy Joe Dean touched the hearts of hundreds of people in Stoneclough. When Mr Dean decided to transform a small
A MAN who took his girlfriend's dogs to a park and hanged them by their leads faces jail when he is sentenced later today. The puppies Cuddle and Sandy were found tied together and hanging from a tree in Bankswood Park, Hadfield. Magistrates rejected
THE lives of drivers using a major route into Farnworth are being put at risk by a controversial roadworks scheme, a Kearsley councillor claims. Cllr Bill Collison said work to repair a drain in Bolton Road, near to the Stoneclough Road junction, has
A DOZEN people were arrested for drunken behaviour and minor disorder offences after England's European Championship victory against Liechtenstein at Old Trafford last night. Police say the international fixture passed off with no incidents of violence
RESIDENTS who have spent 10 years battling for a quiet life have demanded action to ensure their homes are finally sheltered from the noise and fumes of a busy industrial estate. Angry neighbours told a hearing that their lives had been made a misery
THE ideas of a Horwich degree student could soon be used to transform the town's run-down market. Gail Hodson, aged 31, has lived in Catherine Street West, Horwich, for 10 years and jumped at the chance to combine her local knowledge and architectural
THE family of a soldier who died at the army's Catterick barracks will begin their campaign for a public inquiry into his death today. Lance Corporal Derek McGregor, aged 21, from Blackpool, was found hanged at the barracks in July. A total of 13 troops
A TOUCH of the East comes to Bolton next week in the form of a one-off production at the Albert Halls. Featuring a variety of music, stand-up comedy, dance and illusion, Bollywood Nights aims to be a fun night out for the family. Producer Jeff Sutton
FOOTBALL was coming home, back to where it was born in the North. The majority of the 63,913 on their feet at Old Trafford last night summed up the feelings of Northerners (and I dare say many Midlanders too) when they sang 'Stand Up If You Hate Wembley
CHRIS Denham celebrated his 21st birthday with two goals as Radcliffe Borough beat Droylsden 4-2. Simon Cardon and Jody Banion also hit the back of the net for Boro, with Droylsden scoring the first and last goals of the game.
HOW THEY STAND EURO 2004 GROUP SEVEN P W D L F A Pts Turkey... 7 6 0 1 17 5 18 England... 6 5 1 0 12 5 16 Slovakia... 6 2 0 4 8 8 6 FYR Macedonia... 7 1 2 4 10 13 5 Liechtenstein... 6 0 1 5 2 18 1 EURO 2004 GROUP SEVEN P W D L F A Pts Turkey... 7 6 0
European Championship Group Five GERMANY...2 SCOTLAND...1 Bobic 25, Ballack pen McCann 60 50 Attend: 67,000 European Championship Group Six N IRELAND...0 ARMENIA...1 Karamian 27 Attend: 8,616 European Championship Group Seven ENGLAND...2 LIECHTENSTEIN
PAUL Jewell could still be in the market for new players at Wigan, despite the purchase of striker Geoff Horsfield last week. The Wigan boss has been frustrated in his summer pursuit of new faces, with players such as Jason Roberts rejecting the chance
BOLTON and Bury are well represented in the regional short-list for the 2003 UK Online for Business Interforum E-Commerce Awards. Four companies from Bolton and two from Bury will hear tonight if they have won at a ceremony held by regional sponsor BT
THE Department for Trade and Industry has been criticised after launching a 2,000-word "office foliage policy". The policy which sets out guidelines for "consistent foliage deployment" -- plants -- in its offices, is "red tape we can do without" according
THE owner of the Bury Black Pudding Company, Debbie Pierce, is one step away from being named Britain's best new entrepreneur. Debbie has beaten hundreds of entries from young companies across the UK to reach the top ten and the national final of the
THE Freight Transport Association has announced details of its first annual Fuel Tanker Operators conference to be held in Bolton on October 9. Changes in the regulations regarding the carriage of dangerous goods will have an impact on both operators
PLANS to convert a former Sainsbury's supermarket in Bolton into a gambling centre are part of a new strategy by entertainment giant Rank to combine casinos with bingo halls. If given planning permission, the Flash Street site could be one of the first
BOLTON property company, MDA, expects its turnover to break through the £3million mark this year. This milestone signifies an increase of more than 400 per cent over the last two years. MDA owns three business centres in Bolton, Stockport and Manchester
FULL praise must go to the cast of The Bethel Crowd who recently staged Oliver. The musical was performed by a near-professional team to an appreciative audience. Worthy of a mention are thespians Daniella Hampson, as Charlotte, and Fagin, who looked
ON August 18 you published a letter from me in which I asked for recipes for parkin, so that I can make some for a firework night that we're planning. I was overwhelmed by the responses! I had half-a-dozen that same day by e-mail, but then I went off
IAM a 28-year-old as yet unpublished writer living and working in Bolton. I have recently started work on a book I have provisionally titled 'Bizarre Bolton' -- a compendium of odd stories that I have been told over the years. When it is finished, I hope
WE, the British, are a generous nation. We send our armed forces to distant lands to free the people from tyranny. We have become embroiled in various ventures for example Iraq to lend support to our American so-called allies. Bush is at least honest
MAY I respond to the letter bannered 'back to teach with no stress'. And, do you know why, K Lea? Because supply teachers can waltz in to school at 9am and waltz back out again at 3:30pm with no repercussions. They do not have to spend most of the weekday
HOW did Bolton people become known as Trotters? I was asked the other night by a couple of young (ish!) men - well, let's be honest, describing someone as young depends which end of the age scale you are on yourself, and compared to me, these two men
1297: Scottish hero William Wallace defeated the English at Stirling Bridge. 1777: The British, under General Howe, the Americans commanded by George Washington at the battle of Brandywine Creek in the American War of Independence. 1841: The commuter
DOCTORS and nurses in Chorley are being hunted down for a celebration. Sharoe Green Hospital in Preston is set to close next year as part of a £40m scheme to relocate the services across the region. Now former staff of the orthopaedic wards and theatres
THE voice of Chorley, who has interviewed stars like Mick Hucknall, will be back on the airwaves this weekend. Rob Charles, 39, of Whittle-le-Woods, will be known to locals for his presenting job on Rock FM in the early 1990s where he boasted record listening
EVER fancied a career in law, but was put off by all the studying required? Well now's you chance to take a real interest in our justice system and no formal qualifications are required. Applications are being sought from ordinary people in Chorley to
A LITTLE help from a few friends has taken Great Lever tot Maddy Shaw a step nearer a better life. The youngsters from Bolton dance troupe RJ Majorettes put on a charity evening at Astley Bridge Conservative Club in aid of the Money for Maddy appeal.
Bolton Wanderers Reserves entertain Aston Villa Reserves next Monday night September 15 at the Lancs FA County Ground, Thurston Road, Leyland in a Barclaycard Premiership Reserve League fixture. Admission prices for the ground will be £3 with £1 concessions
ON the eve of her wedding to Vernon Kay, TV presenter Tess Daly has taken time out to model the fantastic new collection from Cherokee, exclusive to Tesco. Tess aged 34, marries Bolton-born TV presenter Vernon, 29, at St Mary's Church in Horwich tomorrow
RANGERS played well and would have won easily had they not given away away silly penalties. Lee Beresford shot through for the opening try, which he also goaled. Soon, though, Langworthy levelled with a penalty and a converted try. Rangers went back ahead
MAGPIES midfield general Darren Emmett is hoping for better luck once he has recovered from what he hopes is a muscular ailment. The experienced playmaker, who arrived from Trafford when Mark Molyneaux was appointed Chorley manager almost 18 months ago
TRUMBLE the clown has made a fresh appeal for the return of his beloved unicycle. The childrens entertainer found it had been stolen after a performance at Station Park in Horwich on August 15. Trumble says the bike, worth several hundred pounds, is a
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house in Farnworth after a bag of shopping caught fire. Joanne Poole, aged 31, had put bags of shopping on top of the hob at her Green Fold Avenue home at 12.50pm yesterday, before going out to visit a neighbour. She didn't
CHORLEY Lynx are heading for the play-offs but fans' celebrations have been muted by speculation linking coach Darren Abram with coaching positions at St Helens and Leigh Centurions. Abram admitted he had been in talks with his former club Leigh for the
BEN, Daniel and Jessica Grimes made good use of their school holiday by raising money for charity. The trio, of Fountains Avenue, Bolton, put on their walking boots and managed to raise £648 for Cancer Research UK and the Macmillan Nurses. Ben, aged 13
A 30-YEAR-OLD man was due to appear in court today accused of seriously assaulting two men. Michael Roy Murphy, of Newchurch Court, Radcliffe, has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent. Victor Tillott, aged 58 and 54-year-old Ray Ashley
A BOLTON pub believed to be the fourth oldest in England will be taking visitors back in time as part of a Civic Trust's weekend-long celebration of heritage sites. The Ye Olde Man and Scythe pub, in Churchgate, will host tours conducted by landlord John
COUNCILLORS from Horwich and Blackrod met with highways officials yesterday in an attempt to find a solution to traffic problems in Crown Lane, Horwich. The meeting, held at Horwich Public Hall, was the first step towards finding a suitable answer to
TELEVISION football pundit Mark Lawrenson is to grow back the moustache he lost after Bolton Wanderers survived a close shave with relegation. The former Liverpool defender was forced last year to honour a vow to shave off his 25-year-old 'tache if Wanderers
to get £120,000 facelift FOOTBALLERS are celebrating a £121,151 cash windfall to revamp Leyland Park playing fields at Hindley. The cash bonanza will allow Wigan Council and the newly formed Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust to construct new changing
THE boss of NHS Direct visited Bolton to talk to staff and answer their questions. Following a tour of Ladybridge Hall, Acting National Director Paul Jenkins, answered questions about the plans to expand the service next year. NHS Direct, which started
TOWN councillors demanded the hit-squads were brought in after a worrying surge in drinking by teenagers which has led to an increase in vandalism. Trading Standards officials have promised that the town's off-licences will be targeted over the next few
Police break up illegal rave in the woods Woman, 19, is cautioned after arrest POLICE were called when more than 80 people attended a rave in woods in Bolton. A 19-year-old woman was arrested after officers went to the illegal party at the junction of
THE parents of courageous Amanda Gifford faced heartache as a last-minute hitch threatened to stop them flying out with her coffin for a Dublin funeral. Amanda, aged 18, died in hospital just a day after attending lessons at Rumworth School. Her family
FIREFIGHTER Andy Stevenson, had his stamina tested to the limit when he represented Great Britain in the World Duathlon Championships in Switzerland. Mr Stevenson, aged 38, competed against some of the world's best athletes in the event, which consisted
GLEN Little will know in the next 48 hours what role, if any, he will be given when Wanderers go in search of their first Premiership win of the season. The deadline-day loan signing from Burnley is expected to make his Reebok debut against Middlesbrough
IS it just me, or has anyone else noticed how built-up this area has become. I'm only 31 now and have lived around here all my life. The Chorley of my childhood seemed a small, safe compact town surrounded by beautiful countryside, studded with small,
I AGREE with councillor Wilson about going as a unitary authority, as opposed to taking on board South Ribble and Preston. When you merge anything with anyone, there are always deep lying circumstances and there will be conflicts of interest, ie with
I REFER to my recent letter in the Citizen entitled 'Snapping crime doesn't pay'. Not satisfied with the response I received from the police I wrote to Lindsay Hoyle, MP for Chorley. He in turn sent my letter of complaint to the chief superintendent at
A ROAD safety campaigner has hit out at critics who say that plaques at roadsides to commemorate accident victims may distract motorists. Representatives of Bolton Council are among those who have approached Allan Ramsay from Radcliffe, to express their
A ROMANIAN orphan who was adopted by a Bolton couple became a star reporter when she interviewed Wanderers players for a children's TV programme. Madi Richardson, aged 11, has been an avid Wanderers fan since she came to Bolton six years ago for surgery
CRICKET CLUB bosses bidding to move to a new home are set for a fight with wildlife campaigners who have vowed to protect an endangered species. Officials at Westhoughton Cricket Club look set to clash with Save Westhoughton Act Now (SWAN) over their
by Gareth Tidman Political Correspondent LITTER bugs are causing an alarming increase in the number of rats in Bolton town centre. Shoppers and office workers reported spotting 1,571 rats on the streets of the town centre between the start of June and
The protest group had expressed fears of an increase in under-age drinking in the village. More than 20 people attended Chorley Magistrates Court to protest about the opening of what will be the fifth off-licence in the village. But, despite the strength
COMMUNITY group Stoneclough Action will hold its annual meeting at Holy Trinity Church Hall, in Church Road, Stoneclough, from 7pm on Tuesday, September 30. For details, call 01204 579900.
CHORLEY and District Alliance Football League, who play on a Saturday, have a team vacancy for the new season. For details contact John Haydock 01257264017.
REP OF IRELAND...2 TURKEY...2 Connolly 35, Dunne Sukur 51, Yilmaz 90 86 Attend: 27,200 European U21 Champs Group Five GERMANY...0 SCOTLAND...1 Maloney 62 European U21 Champs Group Six N IRELAND...3 ARMENIA...1 Feeney 52, McFlynn Pachajyan 3 72, Davey
FREDI Bobic, the man who credits Bolton Wanderers for reviving his international career, has left Scotland sweating over their prospects of qualifying for next summer's European Championship Finals. The Hertha Berlin hit man scored the opening goal and
