GIRLS Aloud were formed as part of the reality TV show Popstars: The Rivals in late November 2002. They set records as the first all-girl group to number one in the UK charts on their debut and as the fastest group to hit the number one spot after forming
TEXTILE companies in Bolton will be given an opportunity to break into new markets when nine trade and investment specialists from embassies and consulates in key overseas markets visit the UK for a briefing course. The visitors on February 8, at the
Virgin Megastores is set to follow in the footsteps of HMV by increasing its presence in the music download market. The retailer, part of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, is to invest extra money in the online sector next year in a bid to fight the
IN her letter of December 21, Cllr Linda Thomas is critical of Cllr David Wilkinson for allowing the implementation of what she considers to be (and I dare say a good few other people consider to be) a badly thought through design scheme to alter the
I BELIEVE the massive pay rises for the Chief Executive and Chief Officers at the Town Hall are obscene, and to say that the officers involved would leave if they didn't receive these rises is nonsense. Some of them have been in their posts for several
THERE have been hundreds - nay thousands -of local people who, over the years, have left their mark on our town. If we were to give each one the recognition they deserve, we would have more statues outside the Town Hall than we have inside. But every
PERHAPS members of Bolton Council have been watching too many pantomimes and can't decide which character to play - a goody or a baddy. For Thornleigh teacher Dave Clarke, hoping to compete as a member of Team GB in the World Transplant Games next summer
10 YEARS AGO From the Evening News December 30, 1994 CASH is being pumped into moves to reduce junior doctors' working hours. The North West Regional Health Authority looks set to share in a £64 million handout which has been set aside to help drive down
SURVIVORS of one of the region's worst air disasters returned to the scene of the tragedy on Winter Hill on Tuesday for an emotional reunion on the bleak moorland. More than 46 years after a plane carrying motor industry workers crashed on Winter Hill
A TEACHER from Bolton was seconds from being dragged to her death by the tidal wave which hit Sri Lanka. Jillian McNab, who comes from Breightmet, climbed on to the roof of a house when the village where she was staying was swept away by the giant wave
Bolton RUFC 21 Old Boltonians 0 The annual fixture between a mixed club side and the former students of Bolton School took place this week. The rugby club started the stronger and camped in their opponents 22 for 20 minutes doing everything but opening
WANDERERS 1, BLACKBURN ROVERS 1: Wanderers have a selection box of tasty talent - yet three days after Christmas, all there is to look back on are crumbs. Festive derbies against Manchester United and Blackburn had the pulses racing in anticipation. What
A WOMAN whose body was found under a bridge in North Wales has been named as 40-year-old Kathy Bennett from Stockport. Her body was found on an embankment beneath the A483 near Wrexham on Boxing Day. A 43-year-old man from the Stockport area was arrested
FIRE crews were called to a house in Gilnow at 8.30pm on Wednesday night to deal with a chip pan fire. An elderly man was given treatment at the house on Langthorne Walk for smoke inhalation but declined hospital treatment.
THE body of a 19-year-old man has been found in the garden of a house in Hindley. Police were called to an address on Ashfield Avenue after reports from a member of the public that a body had been discovered. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A MOUNTAIN biker was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday after falling off his bike at the top of Rivington Pike. The North West Air Ambulance was mobilised after receiving reports of the accident near Dove Tower shortly after 11am. Paramedics had earlier
MOTORISTS in The Haulgh are warned to expect delays as work is carried out to construct traffic islands and improve pavements on a main road. Bolton Council's engineering department will begin the work, which includes widening of pavements in areas along
A MAN from Harwood who played professional football for Blackpool has died, aged 78. Jack Ainscough played for the Seasiders for four years during the 1950s where he starred in seven first team games and 85 reserve team outings. Mr Ainscough left Blackpool
A CANOEIST was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia after he capsizied in the River Irwell. The 36-year-old man was rescued by firefighters near the river bank in Ramsbottom. The sportsman, who comes from Oldham, had swallowed a lot of water after
AS many as 300 people in Bolton might be eligible for a free over-75 TV licence but have not yet claimed it, according to the latest figures from TV Licensing. And with a further 118 people turning 75 this month in Bolton, TV Licensing has joined forces
THE North-west has been named as the hottest spot for house price increases. According to the Nationwide, the value of an average property in the region leapt 24.6 per cent, or £28,000 in 2004. Burnley had the biggest increases with a 52 per cent average
WANDERERS look set to mark the opening of the transfer window on Saturday with a move for Russian striker Dimitri Bulykin on loan to the end of the season. Wanderers could also boost their midfield by recruiting Racing Santander's Israeli star Yossi Benayoun.and
ARE the current Wanderers fans who write into the Bolton Evening News to express their concerns on the team, on another planet? We've had an amazing start to the season. If I am totally honest, surprised that we were in fourth position. The bad run we've
What appeared to be a minor crisis has now turned into an absolute disaster - we have relegation written all over us as we now cannot compete properly against teams at the top or the bottom of the table. We had the 3-2 defeat at Everton and the 2-0 defeat
BOLTON U15s have received an end of term report which suggests that there is room for improvement in the second half of the season. The local lads began with a 2-1 win against Mid-Cheshire in the first round of the English Schools Trophy, but they have
SHAKERS' board have called upon the club's former commercial director Neville Neville to rectify the crippling cashflow problems at Gigg Lane. Neville, father of Manchester United and England stars Phil and Gary, will oversee all aspects of the club in
UNICEF is rushing relief assistance to the countries hardest hit by massive ocean flooding following Sunday's earthquake which has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people. Hundreds of thousands of people fought to survive the tsunamis. Now we
AN ALARMING number of rabbits bought in time for Christmas are being abandoned across Bolton. Many are simply being let loose by their owners and the RSPCA is being inundated with calls. Over the past fortnight, more than 20 rabbits have been taken to
THERE may be snow on the ground and sub zero temperatures but Northern girls insist that, for a night on the town, nothing but a mini will do . . . and a micro one at that. It seems the thigh's the limit for girls who brave the biting cold on New Year's
A TEAM of crime-fighting rangers who patrol Farnworth town centre are to be axed because of a lack of money. Traders have reported a drop in shoplifting since the rangers were appointed, and say they are stunned at the decision to withdraw the service
WHEN a man injured in a sledging accident needed airlifting from snowy Rivington this week, the call went out to the North West Air Ambulance. Bolton Mountain Rescue Team airlifted him to the Royal Preston Hospital with serious back injuries. In an inaccessible
FIVE elderly care wards have been shut at Hope Hospital, Salford, Greater Manchester, following an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting. Forty-five patients and 38 staff have been affected so far reports BBC Manchester.
A GROUP of acoustic musicians are to raise cash to help victims in the stricken South East Asia earthquake zone. The players, who normally gather in the Man and Scythe, in Churchgate, will get together on Saturday evening to raise cash for the relief
SMALL businesses in Bolton are still leaving themselves exposed to computer viruses and hackers, risking massive disruption to their daily operations, according to a new survey by business cash flow specialist Bibby Financial Services in Manchester
EMPLOYERS and their staff should be compelled to pay contributions to defuse the pensions "time bomb" according to new research by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA). A survey of more than 1,000 chartered accountants in senior pensions roles
WASTE management is becoming increasingly complex for councils to manage and, with many local authorities reviewing their waste strategies, law firm Eversheds is to offer advice and guidance on the issues relating to waste management and recycling at
ONE Bolton business could benefit from a year's free publicity, as part of a local PR company's promotion. Synergy Associates, a Wigan-based business and marketing advisory company, has announced the launch of a hunt for one business from the region,
THE head of a Bolton manufacturing firm has hit out at the increasing number of companies who send jobs abroad. Alex Kitchen's comments follow the prediction from the leading trade union Amicus that 12,000 more British jobs will be "exported" to India
THE head of a Bolton manufacturing firm has hit out at the increasing number of companies who send jobs abroad. Alex Kitchen's comments follow the prediction from the leading trade union Amicus that 12,000 more British jobs will be "exported" to India
1672: The first public concert was held in London. The musicians performed behind a curtain while patrons ate cakes and drank ale. 1865: Rudyard Kipling, English author, was born in India where some of his best novels and short stories are set. 1879:
A MAJOR expansion of computer facilities is due to get underway at Bolton Central Library. Work will begin on Tuesday to upgrade the library's Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilities and improve people's access to the internet and electronic
A THREE-MONTH-OLD baby girl has died after being admitted to hospital. Police were called to Wigan Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary at 7am on Wednesday after reports from hospital staff that the girl, from Hindley, had died. There are not believed to
DOZENS of bakery workers were evacuated after a fire in a cleaning store on Wednesday night. Fire crews were called to Warburton's bakery on Hereford Street, Halliwell, at 6.15pm. Firefighters believe a chemical reaction caused by cleaning products may
A MAJOR expansion of computer facilities is due to get underway at Bolton Central Library. Work will begin on Tuesday to upgrade the library's Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilities and improve people's access to the internet and electronic
A CHURCH in Edgworth has built a new kitchen and heating system after receiving a grant for £5,000 from Lloyds TSB Bank. St James' Church also raised £1,350 which helped to complete the project. Now church officials are looking forward to the centenary
RESIDENTS worried about the safety of a giant Christmas tree on a busy roundabout, have been assured by council bosses that it is safe. A number of neighbours have called the council to report seeing the 40ft tree swaying in the wind. But Bolton Council
LEADING charities are asking for old mobile phones which they can recycle to make much-needed cash. The phones are refurbished and resold, with a substantial portion of the proceeds going to charitable organisations. People are asked to choose which charity
LEADING scientists are concerned the new education secretary Ruth Kelly's conservative views on stem-cell research could effect vital science projects, according to reports. The Bolton West MP has been linked to Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic organisation
A BOLTON MP has warned Tony Blair that Britain should not outstay its welcome in Iraq after spending a week in the war-ravaged country. David Crausby, MP for Bolton North-east, said it was vital troops stayed to help rebuild the middle-eastern nation
STORE staff going through festive shopping hell are being offered a peaceful haven at a busy Bolton shopping centre. For the past couple of weeks, two members of the Bolton town centre chaplaincy have been running 20-minute relaxation sessions at Crompton
WANDERERS look set to fight a charge of improper conduct against Tal Ben Haim. The Reebok defender was charged by the Football Association for his part in the controversial Boxing Day incident with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Rooney must respond
BOLTON RUFC are continuing to train at the club on Avenue Street on Thursday nights, but on Tuesdays have now moved to Little Lever School. Both start at 7pm. The club are also looking to appoint a commercial manager. The job will be self financing on
BOLTON/TURTON 69820/04 - Mrs Joan Sloane, Eagley Bank Cottage, Andrew Lane, Bolton. Pruning of one sycamore and one beech tree. 69834/04 - Mr Brown, 18 Westcliffe Road, Bolton. Erection of conservatory at rear. 69841/04 - Mr & Mrs Prescott, 18 Rushford
YET another defeat, this time by a Blackburn Rovers side little more than competent. Once again we struggled against a side that packed the midfield, isolating our ineffective forwards and gobbling up the inevitable long-ball. They had an alert attacker
ALMOST 1,000 people gave up smoking over the past year in Bolton. The figure is being heralded as a major triumph for the anti-smoking lobby and comes as a massive advertising campaign is set to roll out across Bolton to encourage people to stub out their
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was stabbed in a Liverpool street. The 26 year-old, who lives locally, was attacked by two men on Picton Road in Wavertree shortly after 10pm on Wednesday. He suffered stomach injuries from
NEW YEAR'S Eve revellers are being warned by police to watch their behaviour tomorrow night. Extra officers have been drafted in to make sure the celebrations pass peacefully. Thousands of high-spirited party-goers of all ages are expected to spill on
HOBBLING down the aisle with a sprained ankle and the aid of a zimmer-frame would be most brides' worst nightmare. But for Sam Lilley nothing could cast a shadow over her fairy tale Cypriot wedding to boyfriend of five years Darren Foster. Millions of
LIFE on the ocean wave is just the job for a happy retirement according to Bolton couple Graham and Joy Hughes. Instead of taking up gardening or reading after packing in their jobs in the aircraft industry and nursing the action-loving pair decided to
A MEETING of the Turton Parish Council will be held on Tuesday at 7.30pm. The public are welcome to attend to listen to proceedings at The Barlow Institute, Bolton Road, Edgworth.
HOLLYWOOD look out! -That's the message from Bolton this year after new figures have show the town moving up the film location rankings. Statistics released by Northwest Vision have revealed that Bolton is fourth in a league table for Greater Manchester
NEW year 2005 looks set to be a dazzler, with 55 per cent of North-west based cosmetic dentistry surgeons and implantologists reporting a rise in bookings, according to the President of the president of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (BAAD
