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  • Nancy no dress sense

    SVEN Goran Eriksson's consort Nancy Dell' Olio was asked to rate her appearance from 1 to 10. "I think I am an 11" was her modest response. Possibly on the Richter Scale but when it comes to dress sense I think Lily Savage just has the edge.

  • Fine old hall vital for town

    nWHEN Bolton's handsome Market Hall finally gets its makeover it's vital that it retains its sense of history. The building's owners have promised to restore some of its Victorian splendour, and that's good news. I've always wondered if the original designers

  • Badminton honour

    BOLTON'S young badminton players proved to be the County's best at the Lancashire U19s tournament at Preston. The town, under the guidance of manager Ray Schofield, entered two teams, with the first team of Lizzie Holt, Emma Greenwood, Matthew Green,

  • Road to recovery

    MY husband and I would like to say thank you to everyone that helped us when my husband had a stroke on Sunday, May 2. We were at the Crown at Horwich, coming back from Rivington on our motorcycle and sidecar. He is now on the road to being well. Roy

  • Sparing a thought for all war veterans

    AS the 60th Anniversary of D-Day approaches we ask your readers to spare a thought for genuine war veterans who choose not to belong to Veteran Associations: their voice is seldom, if ever, heard. My father survived the entire Siege of Malta, on small

  • Great day had by all in Arras

    From the Evening News, May 25, 1904: AMONGST the 7,000 gymnasts who represented European and other foreign countries in the 30th annual gymnastic festival held in the picturesque city of Arras (France) under the auspices of the French Union of Gymnastic

  • Historic Bible is back to its best

    A BIBLICAL masterpiece which lay unnoticed in a Bolton archive for more than 15 years has been restored to its former glory. The Bowyer Bible was created almost 200 years ago by Royal miniatures artist and devout Christian Robert Bowyer. But far from

  • Blast danger tenant evicted

    A COUNCIL tenant has been evicted after a botched attempt to reconnect his gas and electricity could have "blown up an entire housing estate". The dangerous connection was discovered when council workmen and a plumber called at Warren Kirkby's council

  • ELTON v ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY

    Elton won by 7 wkts Astley & Tyldesley A Groves lbw Goddard...19 M Cutt c MCAuley b Fitton...71 A Rostron c McAuley b Goddard...14 Richardson lbw Fitton...18 R Bennett c&b Goddard... 0 C Bullock c Foy b Goddard...1 B Thompson c Kay bGoddard...10

  • STANDISH v ATHERTON

    Atherton won by 2 wkts Standish J Waddington lbw Childs ...4 P Hassan c Williamson b K Brown ...40 S Knowles c West b Walsh ...9 Crookson b Childs ...64 D Chadwick c Williamson b Baines ...8 M Edelston not out ...40 S White run out ...6 P Walder st Williamson

  • Demolition makes way for wider road

    MOTORISTS who live in the Harwood and Bradshaw areas will be familiar with this stretch of road near Bradshaw Bridge. In March, 1968, readers were told that improvement work to tackle traffic snarl-ups would be completed by the end of July. Work had originally

  • On this day - May 25

    National day of Jordan 1768: Captain Cook set off on his first voyage, to explore the Antipodes. 1787: The Philadelphia Convention, headed by George Washington, began drawing up the USA constitution. 1840: The first drama school in Britain opened. Miss

  • Jane so full of courage

    JANE Tomlinson is the remarkable 40-year-old from Leeds who is currently on a tandem ride with her brother Luke on Mont Ventoux, South-east France. She's raising money for four different charities and has been cycling an average of 60 miles a day since

  • Schools urged to take part in mock elections

    BOLTON schools are being urged to ditch their political apathy and take part in some mock elections. The Hansard Society's Citizenship Programme has worked in conjunction with the DfES and the Electoral Commission to provide schools with everything they

  • Gardeners' paradise

    GREEN-fingered enthusiasts can learn how to turn their gardens into mini Edens at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday, June 5. They will be shown how to encourage the presence of insects, birds and mammals between 10.30am and 12.30pm and 1.15pm

  • River dipping

    YOUNGSTERS have the chance to go river dipping to see what lurks beneath the water on Saturday, May 29, from 2pm. Organised by Hall i' th' Wood Historic House and Museum, wellingtons are recommended but all other equipment will be provided. For tickets

  • Hot cookery

    HEALTH experts in Bolton are warning people to cook food thoroughly in the warm weather when they have barbecues. Salmonella, the most common cause of food poisoning, is found in poultry and uncooked or raw meat. Hot dogs can contain listeria and burgers

  • Crash passenger fights for life

    A 26-YEAR-OLD passenger who was thrown from a car during an accident is still in a serious condition in hospital. The man from Walkden, who has not been named, was travelling in the front seat of a BMW which collided with a Mercedes A Class on a roundabout

  • Debut show for artist Matthew

    ARTIST Matthew Mullin is holding his first exhibition at the Patagonia Cafe in Bradshawgate, Bolton, starting on Tuesday, June 1. Called Rain On, it features 10 canvas paintings on a combination of colour work and Manchester architecture. The display

  • Walkers in good heart for hospital

    MORE than 100 people enjoyed the weekend sunshine for a sponsored walk up Rivington Pike. The 14th annual hike on Sunday was organised by Horwich New Heart Club, which hopes to raise money towards the purchase of a £1 million cardiac scanner for Wythenshawe

  • Schools urged to take part in mock elections

    BOLTON schools are being urged to ditch their political apathy and take part in some mock elections. The Hansard Society's Citizenship Programme has worked in conjunction with the DfES and the Electoral Commission to provide schools with everything they

  • Rebate for charity gas customers

    AGE Concern is aiming to give its Energy Services customers a rebate this month of almost £10 on their gas bills. The charity's cold weather payment is in addition to the Government's annual winter initiative and is available to all Age Concern's gas

  • Full dogs home in appeal for help

    MANCHESTER Dogs Home is full to capacity following the recent bank holidays. It is traditionally a busy time for the charity because many uncaring owners take advantage of the public holidays and go away, abandoning the pets. Although it has happened

  • Secret cameras reduce car crime

    VISITORS to The Trafford Centre are now shopping in peace thanks to a Big Brother network of secret cameras. Statistics have shown that last year's newly-installed Automatic Number Plate Recognition system (ANPR) has been a great success. Car crime has

  • Beans means cash

    TWO teenage thespians decided to do something a little different to raise money for a youth theatre in Bolton... sit in a bath full of baked beans. Hannah Brazil and Katy Lowe, both aged 14, wanted to generate much-needed funds for the Phoenix Theatre

  • Logo is a winner for youth service

    YOUNG people in Blackrod and Horwich are taking advantage of a new youth service. Youth Express is a scheme run jointly between Rivington and Blackrod High School and Bolton Youth Service to improve facilities for young people in the area. Organisers

  • Sir Ian wants to be in Corrie

    LORD of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen has revealed his last remaining acting ambition - to star in Coronation Street. The former Bolton School pupil wants to walk down the cobbles of the famous TV street. If he does bag himself a cameo role, he would

  • Musicians' open mic

    ACOUSTIC musicians are being invited to perform at a special evening in the Kearsley village of Ringley. The event takes place on Thursday at the Lord Nelson in Ringley Road, starting at 8pm, and is hosted by singer/songwriters Nick Jackson and Nick Bold

  • Stop bullying me, pleads disabled man

    A DISABLED man who was attacked by a gang of youths today pleaded: "Stop bullying me." Brian Peel, aged 34, had been drinking with friends at Highfield Working Men's Club in Ratcliffe Street, Darwen, when he was set upon by seven teenagers. As he walked

  • Mary is ready to be electrifying

    AMERICAN diva Mary J Blige kicks off her three-date UK mini tour at the MEN Arena on June 14. Known for her electrifying live performances, the R'n'B and hip-hop star has more than 12 years experience in the pop business and will not fail to deliver tunes

  • Big Sam keen on Inter ace

    WANDERERS will face stiff competition from Spain if they pursue their interest in Inter Milan defender Jeremie Brechet. Allardyce who was in Italy last week for talks with a number of potential transfer targets, is understood to be keen on the Frenchman

  • Wolves admit Wanderers move for Camara

    WOLVES have gone on the defensive after it was confirmed that Wanderers had made an inquiry for striker Henri Camara. Although still doggedly denying that the wantaway Senegal striker is for sale, Molineux bosses have now confirmed receiving an approach

  • Sam's tribute to history makers

    BEFORE a ball was kicked in anger, Sam Allardyce said he was hoping to rewrite the record books and claim a special place in the history of Bolton Wanderers. But it was in hope more than expectation that Wanderers prepared for their third successive season

  • Teenager Steven is heading for Athens

    AN A-Level student from Westhoughton is preparing for the biggest sporting challenge of his life after winning a place in Great Britain's Paralympic team. Steven Leigh is heading for Athens in September after impressing British selectors with his performances

  • Elections will be a real family affair

    FORGET the Kennedys, the Gandhis and the Churchills... When it comes to family political dynasties, look no further than Bolton. Almost two in every 10 people taking part in next month's Bolton Council election are related to at least one other candidate

  • Mary is ready to be electrifying

    AMERICAN diva Mary J Blige kicks off her three-date UK mini tour at the MEN Arena on June 14. Known for her electrifying live performances, the R'n'B and hip-hop star has more than 12 years experience in the pop business and will not fail to deliver tunes

  • Struggle for off-key Leigh

    Leigh Centurions 30 Keighley Cougars 12 by Mike Hulme: NEIL Turley was left stranded on 98 in his quest to become the fastest-ever player to reach 100 goals in a season as an out-of-sorts Leigh Centurions struggled to overcome basement side Keighley.

  • Barrow gets a sneak preview of player list

    BURY manager Graham Barrow has sneaked a lead on his rival managers after getting an early glimpse of the PFA's list of free transfers. Barrow visited the PFA offices in Manchester in a bid to determine potential transfer targets and came away more than

  • Hospital staff to pay for parking

    STAFF at the Royal Bolton Hospital may have to pay for car parking so that the hospital can raise up to £100,000 a year. Bosses at the hospital have said that if staff do not start to pay, clinical services for the general public will be affected. At

  • Dog thrown off motorway bridge

    A DOG was killed when it was thrown off a motorway bridge in Bury and was crushed under the wheels of a passing car. The Golden Labrador's front and back paws and its jaws were taped up before it was tossed from the walkway over the M66 between Fern Grove

  • On-the-spot penalties for street fouling

    DOG owners have been warned they could be fined under Bolton's street clean-up if they allow their pets to foul public spaces. Bolton Council chiefs have introduced new fixed penalties for dog owners who do not clean up after their pets in the town's

  • Firemen locked out of station in pay row

    FIREFIGHTERS claim they were locked out of Farnworth fire station on Tuesday morning as a long-running unofficial pay dispute showed no signs of breaking. About a dozen officers who turned up for the day watch found the gates were locked. The station

  • Bolton could be a music mecca

    REEBOK Stadium chiefs want to open talks with Bolton Arena about making Middlebrook a mecca for live music. Bosses at Bolton Wanderers say a tie-up with the Arena - just yards away from the Reebok Stadium - would be desirable, and feel the pair could

  • Tories 'will review post office closures'

    PEOPLE in Bolton and the rest of the country have been hit hard by the closure of post offices, Tory Party chairman Liam Fox has claimed. Dr Fox made a surprise visit on Monday to the closed Doffcocker post office in Chorley Old Road to hear about the

  • Actress enjoying fame as Fred Elliott's Thai bride

    NOT many young actresses can count Bolton superstar comic Peter Kay among their fans. But Casey Lee Jolleys is not just any young actress. She is the conwoman Stacey posing as a Thai bride to seduce butcher Fred Elliott out of his hard-earned cash on

  • Dyeing to know

    VISITORS can learn about the secrets and techniques of natural plant dyes during at Hall i' th' Wood Historic House and Museum on Wednesday, June 2, between 2pm and 3.30pm. Call 01204 332370 or 332211 for tickets.

  • Garden like an Egyptian

    GARDENING Egyptian Style is the theme of an activity day at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday, June 12. There will be a one-hour talk at 1.30pm about objects from Ancient Egypt depicting flowers and plants, followed by activities on a gardening

  • It's race time at carnival weekend

    RACES for all the family are set to take place during Horwich Carnival weekend. The races take place on Sunday, June 20, and will include the mile-long Esporta Health Club Fun Run, the Georgia Pacific Five Kilometre Race, as well as the Warburtons North

  • Sport stars bare their all . . . well almost!

    NAKED sports' stars like footballer Emile Heskey - who has just signed for Birmingham from Liverpool for fee which could rise to £6.25 million - appear in a special male centrefolds feature in the June issue of Cosmopolitan magazine to raise money for

  • A baby or a pudding?

    APPLE seems an unusual name choice for actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay musician Chris Martin's new baby. It doesn't go with Paltrow and Apple Martin sounds like a rather nice pudding. But it was pleasing to see Gwyneth taking the midwife's advice

  • Mums have a right to know

    IN an ideal world, 14-year-olds would not get pregnant. But, what has taken place in the real world lets down both parents and children. Melissa Smith is the 14-year-old Nottinghamshire schoolgirl who had an abortion arranged for her by a school outreach

  • Search for 1944 cutting

    My mother has recently lost her eldest brother and while looking through some old photos has found a newspaper cutting from an old paper showing all three of her brothers (all of whom have now passed away) when they returned home from the Second World

  • Preserve this place of peace

    RE the closure of St Peter's & Paul RC Church in Bolton. Having read the letter from K Hagan in Canada regarding Mr Smith and the possible, if not definite, closure of this magnificent church, I also hope and pray the Catholic hierarchy at Wardley

  • Former pupils meet again after 50 years

    TWO former pupils are organising a reunion for Turton and Edgworth children who attended Crowthorne Secondary Modern school between 1947 and 1953/54. Doreen Hough (nee Pike) of Barlow Court, Edgworth, and Marlene Topham (Fishwick) of Wellington Road,

  • Mount wait on Knockout verdict

    GREENMOUNT are sweating on a Lancashire Cricket Board decision that could see them reinstated in the Lancashire Knockout. The village side went out to the Merseyside Competition's Huyton on Sunday, but the victors may have blotted their copybook by playing

  • Carly killer in daughter quiz

    THE killer of teenage prostitute Carly Bateman is being questioned about the mysterious death of his daughter eight years ago. Geoffrey Porter, aged 43, is currently serving life for murdering the 17-year-old vice girl and dumping her body in an alleyway

  • CLIFTON v WALSHAW

    Clifton won by 2 wkts Walshaw R Falkner c Hamilton b Wolstenholme ...51 A Roughly b Hamilton ...0 T Kelly b Banford ...47 J Fielding b Wolstenholme ...13 B Collins not out ...52 G Dyson c Wolstenholme b Banford ...7 G Stephens not out ...22 Extras ...

  • No Strauss as Lancs aim for top

    Lancashire v Middlesex: ENGLAND hero Andrew Strauss was not in the Middlesex side to face Lancashire in the Frizzell County Championship at Old Trafford. The opener was forced to sit out the crucial game between the second and third placed Division One

  • Per signs up for Latics

    PER Frandsen wasted no time in securing his future when he signed a one-year contract with Wigan Athletic, just a week after being freed by Wanderers.

  • Youngsters in Euro glory bid

    WANDERERS may just have missed out on a place in next season's UEFA Cup, but one team from Bolton has already made it into Europe. St Joseph's Sports College U16s were today bidding to win a European trophy as part of the build-up to tonight's Champions

  • Gifted pupils publish advice for teachers

    CHILDREN at a Westhoughton primary school are writing a newsletter for schools, parents and teachers in Bolton. Ten of Sacred Heart Primary School's most talented children produce their publication, Lifted, every term. The newsletter shares ideas about

  • Drawing day

    VISITORS to Bolton Museum and Art Gallery will be using food from wartime as their inspiration, during a collage and drawing day on Saturday, May 29, between 10.30am and 12.30pm and 1.15pm and 3.30pm.

  • Dyeing to know

    VISITORS can learn about the secrets and techniques of natural plant dyes during at Hall i' th' Wood Historic House and Museum on Wednesday, June 2, between 2pm and 3.30pm. Call 01204 332370 or 332211 for tickets.

  • Garden like an Egyptian

    GARDENING Egyptian Style is the theme of an activity day at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday, June 12. There will be a one-hour talk at 1.30pm about objects from Ancient Egypt depicting flowers and plants, followed by activities on a gardening

  • Musicians' open mic

    ACOUSTIC musicians are being invited to perform at a special evening in the Kearsley village of Ringley. The event takes place on Thursday at the Lord Nelson in Ringley Road, starting at 8pm, and is hosted by singer/songwriters Nick Jackson and Nick Bold

  • Second boy quizzed over shooting

    A 17-YEAR-OLD boy is the second teenager to be arrested in connection with the shooting of two train guards with an air rifle at Westhoughton's Daisy Hill station. He was quizzed by British Transport Police who are investigating the attack on April 18

  • NHS services: Views sought

    USERS of mental health services in Bolton are being asked to air their views during an assessment by The Healthcare Commission. The Commission wants to hear personal experiences of the service, provided by the 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust. Informal

  • Help for parents after baby death

    PARENTS who have lost a baby at birth are being invited to take part in SANDS Awareness Week. The Stillborn and Neonatal Death Society is holding events in Staffordshire, London and Northern Ireland from June 5. Anyone who has suffered losing a child

  • Nominate your pet of the year

    TIME is running out for Bolton's animal lovers to nominate their pet for a survivor of the year competition. The PDSA is looking for pets who displayed exceptional determination to overcome a serious illness or injury. Entry forms are available from PDSA

  • Lord in food label call

    A LORD has called for tougher laws to ensure food is labelled properly. Manchester peer Lord Morris said in the House of Lords that manufacturers are not informing consumers of the contents of their products, which is leading to a nation of obese children

  • Play day at the park

    THE sun shone down on Horwich as hundreds of youngsters flocked to the town for a fun day. Organised by the Brazley Residents Association, the event was held at Play Park, Ainsworth Avenue on Sunday. Children enjoyed activities including face painting

  • Best of Britain's ales in local pubs

    DRINKERS will be able to enjoy a number of award-winning real ales at two Bolton pubs, as part of a national festival. JD Wetherspoon's outlets, The Spinning Mule, on Nelson Square in the town centre, and The Robert Shaw, on Market Street in Westhoughton

  • Gang's machete raid on couple's home

    TWO masked men armed with a machete broke into a young couple's home and threatened them in the middle of the night. The 26-year-old woman was woken by banging on the front door of her Lancaster Avenue home, in Tyldesley, at about 3am on Saturday. When

  • Strike will mean 'minimal delays' say train bosses

    TRAIN operator First North Western believes that delays will be kept to a minimum for commuters in Bolton if railway workers go ahead with a strike. Nearly 60 per cent of Rail, Maritime and Transport Union members have voted in favour of strikes in a

  • Son keeps Welsh promise to father after 50 years

    A HULTON man is bidding to become an honorary Welshman - after a promise made to his father 50 years ago. Paul Hughes jumps on his bike every Thursday afternoon to cycle to Warrington for Welsh lessons. And after years of stalling, the 57-year-old decided

  • Glory days are here again

    THERE were times in the dark days of the mid-1980s when not even the most optimistic of fans would have dared to suggest Bolton Wanderers could ever regain their position as a respected force in English football. The darkest day of all was Saturday, April

  • Millions of ballot forms in post

    ABOUT 14 million postal ballot forms for June's European and local elections have been sent to homes in four regions of England, incl,uding the North-west. Voters will choose their MEPs and councillors entirely by post. It is hoped that the trial move

  • No long face for the Dutchman

    THE European Championships are almost upon us and here guest columnist Gerry McDonnell gives his tips for the Golden Boot winner using a secret formula: The Ronaldhino Guide - ratings from one to 10 teeth! TO the betting uninitiated, it would appear to

  • Don't let council off the hook

    THREE guesses as to the likely alternative name in the minds of the management of Bolton Institute. It must be made abundantly clear to them, and to the Privy Council, that any title which contains the word "Manchester" is unacceptable. Yet Bolton Council

  • Gifted pupils publish advice for teachers

    CHILDREN at a Westhoughton primary school are writing a newsletter for schools, parents and teachers in Bolton. Ten of Sacred Heart Primary School's most talented children produce their publication, Lifted, every term. The newsletter shares ideas about

  • Bus fares rise by 16pc

    BUS fares in Bolton are set to rocket by up to 16 per cent. The main service operator in the town, First Bus, says it is revising the fares in a bid to cover the increasing cost of fuel and employee salaries. The price hike means an adult single fare,

  • Elderly care row refunds 'should be paid to all'

    A ROW has erupted over the fees Bolton Council charges for residential care. It has flared following a refund given to the family of a 98-year-old woman whose fees had gone up 56 per cent in four years - despite residents in the same Farnworth care home

  • Prodigal Morrissey back to be worshipped

    MADONNA and Simon & Garfunkel might be heading for Manchester in the coming months, but Morrissey back on stage in the city for the first time in 12 years was the most eagerly anticipated show of the year. All 16,000 tickets for his gig at the MEN

  • Historic Bible is back to its best

    A BIBLICAL masterpiece which lay unnoticed in a Bolton archive for more than 15 years has been restored to its former glory. The Bowyer Bible was created almost 200 years ago by Royal miniatures artist and devout Christian Robert Bowyer. But far from

  • Drawing day

    VISITORS to Bolton Museum and Art Gallery will be using food from wartime as their inspiration, during a collage and drawing day on Saturday, May 29, between 10.30am and 12.30pm and 1.15pm and 3.30pm.

  • Gardeners' paradise

    GREEN-fingered enthusiasts can learn how to turn their gardens into mini Edens at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday, June 5. They will be shown how to encourage the presence of insects, birds and mammals between 10.30am and 12.30pm and 1.15pm

  • Gala day date

    RADCLIFFE and Whitefield Lions Club gala day, car boot sale and bike show will be held on Sunday, July 25, at Red Bank playing fields in Radcliffe.

  • River dipping

    YOUNGSTERS have the chance to go river dipping to see what lurks beneath the water on Saturday, May 29, from 2pm. Organised by Hall i' th' Wood Historic House and Museum, wellingtons are recommended but all other equipment will be provided. For tickets

  • Baby born 21 years after sperm frozen

    A BABY born using sperm which was frozen for 21 years is believed to mark a world record in fertility treatment, researchers in Manchester revealed on Tuesday. The child was conceived using IVF after the father had his sperm frozen at the age of 17 before

  • Debut show for artist Matthew

    ARTIST Matthew Mullin is holding his first exhibition at the Patagonia Cafe in Bradshawgate, Bolton, starting on Tuesday, June 1. Called Rain On, it features 10 canvas paintings on a combination of colour work and Manchester architecture. The display

  • Bolton could be a music mecca

    REEBOK Stadium chiefs want to open talks with Bolton Arena about making Middlebrook a mecca for live music. Bosses at Bolton Wanderers say a tie-up with the Arena - just yards away from the Reebok Stadium - would be desirable, and feel the pair could

  • Actress enjoying fame as Fred Elliott's Thai bride

    NOT many young actresses can count Bolton superstar comic Peter Kay among their fans. But Casey Lee Jolleys is not just any young actress. She is the conwoman Stacey posing as a Thai bride to seduce butcher Fred Elliott out of his hard-earned cash on