BUSINESSES in Bolton are being urged to send their entries in time for the 2006 Queen's Awards for Enterprise. The deadline for the competition, which recognises outstanding achievement, is October 31. This year, Boltons Sikander Badat, who set up the
A TIME bomb is ticking for Bolton manufacturers who fail to engage the next generation, according to The Manufacturing Institute. The group aims to address the problem with a drive to attract young talent. Newly appointed education executive Nicola Eagleton
WELL done to the Rev Jan Harney from Leigh who has written a new book encouraging the spread of Christianity through lingerie parties. It may be hard to reconcile sober church services with giggling women sorting through the thongs and posing pouches
IT was sad to hear that model Nell McAndrew has had to have her first pregnancy terminated owing to dangerous complications. The 31-year-old only recently announced the pregnancy and it was obvious that she and husband Paul Hardcastle were delighted.
NURSE Barbara Clark has just won a battle with her local health authority to have her breast cancer treated by the drug Herceptin. At the same time, another nurse and cancer sufferer, Bolton mum Alyson Cooper, has been denied it. The type of breast cancer
I RECENTLY visited Whitchurch in Shropshire. Parking in a medium-sized car park I could not find a "pay and display" machine, so I spoke to a person in the next car and was told "the car park is free, they all are around here". In my opinion, this is
YOUR article in the Bolton Evening News, "Too tall nursery school can stay", on Saturday, October 1, reads as though the residents of Kayfields and Brookfold Lane are objecting to the building of the nursery at St Brendan's Primary School. We would like
Having just read the Bolton Evening News regarding the article "£500m future is on the horizon", it once again appears that there is no money to be allocated towards sporting facilities. The football fields around Bolton are in less than perfect condition
AS the Bolton spokesperson for Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority, I am writing in response to the letter published concerning low floor buses "Disabled passengers need more low buses", Bolton Evening News, October 3, 2005. All bus services
I read with interest the article published in the Bolton Evening News on Saturday, October 1, regarding the efforts of Lee Bevan and his supporters to get smoking restricted to a single stand in the Reebok Stadium. I understand where Mr Bevan is coming
A MASSIVE Westhoughton housing scheme has been turned down - because the roads can't cope with any more traffic.10 years ago from the Evening News October 6, 1995 In a dramatic U-turn, Bolton councillors refused applications from Redrow Homes to build
More than 1,500 visitors were challenged to rediscover their taste buds by eating organic, fair trade and eco-friendly food and drink from local and regional producers. The Bury Organic Festival was held at Castle Leisure Centre on Sunday to promote '
YOU have to hand it to children at one Bury school when it comes to bridging the communications gap. Pupils at Elton Primary School in Alston Street have been learning sign language as part of a development programme to raise their awareness of the deaf
MEMBERS of the Shuttleworth in Ramsbottom Women's Institute ended their annual general meeting with some spooky fun. The ladies, who meet at Ramsbottom Civic Hall, held a competition to win a model of a ghost in time for Halloween, along with a silent
A SPARKLING evening is in store later this month to raise money for the British Red Cross. A wine and champagne tasting night is being held at Richards & Richards shop on Hebburn Drive, Brandleshome, on Tuesday October 18. Tickets for the event, from
PRIMARY school youngsters in Ramsbottom are helping to transform the lives of South African children. And the results have been seen first-hand by Noelene Searles, an after-school club supervisor spearheading a long-term fundraising campaign by the pupils
SPEEDING motorists at a notorious accident blackspot in Holcombe will soon be slowed down by two vehicle-activated warning signs. They will be installed in Lumb Carr Road, one permanent one on an approaching bend and a temporary one near Emmanuel Holcombe
YUMMY mummies took the opportunity to unwind and relax with a spot of pampering to raise money for children living with cancer. More than 130 women packed into the Victoria pub in Hall Street, Walshaw, for the CLIC Sargent Yummy Mummy charity night, raising
The Bury and District Recorded Music Circle welcomed Programme Secretary Mr Michael Blunt who presented his programme entitled 'Italian Trio'. The Trio being the composers Claudio Monteverdi, born 1567, Antonio Vivaldi, born 1678, and Ottorino Respighi
ONE of the best kept secrets in jazz is how Mr Peter Hardman introduced his recital to Bury Jazz Society members on Monday, September 26 at the Mosses Centre. Mr Hardman presented a profile of pianist, composer and bandleader Tom Talbert, whose work is
A PIONEERING scheme to put the brake on off-road riders has been launched in a Bury. Police have joined forces with Honda (UK), which has supplied two of its new 500cc Foreman All Terrain Vehicles, to help officers track and arrest nuisance riders who
LEIGH Centurions have got caught up in a tangle of red tape as they continue to put together a squad for 2006. Leigh have agreed terms with Oldham's Cook Island internationals, Tere Glassie and Jonathan 'Dana' Wilson but must fight a counter-claim from
SNOOKER legend John Spencer is set to break into the book world when he launches his autobiography next week. John, of Tipton Close, Radcliffe, won the world title three times during his illustrious career. Having just celebrated his 70th birthday, his
SEASIDE fun was remembered at a reunion in Whitefield. The Blue Bell pub, on Manchester Road, was a far cry from the beach of Southport but a post-war trip evoked strong memories for those who gathered together at the venue. The reunion was organised
HOLLINS was ablaze with colour this summer as residents competed in the Hollins in Bloom competition. Now in its third year, the event - set up by Hollins Village Community Association with help from Bury Council - has increased in popularity with entries
POLICE beats in Bury are to be reshuffled in a bid to make the streets safer and reduce people's fear of crime. A new project is being launched on Friday (7) called Bury Safe, aimed at improving the quality of life for people living and working in the
Just to say a big belated thank you to all the staff of Ward 2 Fairfield General Hospital who were on duty the week May 29 to June 3 for making my stay pleasant and comfortable. Jean Butterworth, Ramsbottom
BURY Council's planning commitee has again surpassed itself. Not content to agree to planning permission for a hideous ten metre high mobile telephone mast that is a complete eyesore in a residential area, on the border of Sunnybank Road and Wasdale Avenue
DEANE - Summer medal: G Osbourne 62, B Nicholson 64. Norman Holmes Cup: A Foster 61, Paul Smalley 63 Fourball betterball: A Pilling / N Pilling 62, I Richardson / C Cooper 63. Fourball stableford: S Pearce/ J Cooper 42pts, A Clayton / A Gorton 42. Ladies
The family of Lauren Pilkinton-Smith would like to say a big thank you to everybody involved with the organisation of the benefit night for Lauren which took place at the Sportsman Hotel. They raised a staggering amount of £1700.50p. Special thanks goes
CHORLEY Juniors, representing the BGA, just missed out on honours, when they took part in the Sunday Telegraph Inter-club regional final at Mere. The team finished fourth on 373pts, just behind qualifiers, Shaw Hill and Warrington. Old Links, who also
A FOUR week meditation workshop starts next week to help people find more inner peace, strength and happiness. No experience is necessary for the sessions, which start on Tuesday at the Friends Meeting Room, 50 Silverwell Street, Bolton. The first class
THE best of British is being toasted at a Horwich pub this month. The Blundell Arms, on Chorley Old Road, Horwich, is holding a Great British Pub Festival. The event got underway this week and is set to culminate in the Trafalgar Weekend celebrations
A FUN new kids' club is opening in Harwood. GOSH, God's Own Superheroes, is based at Longsight Methodist Church and open to children aged three to 11. Organiser Alison Davies said: "It will be a nice chance for the children to get together and enjoy games
A CHARITY cabaret extravaganza is to be held to raise money for multiple sclerosis. The evening promises a four-course meal, a cabaret line up, an auction, a chance to win a holiday for two and a disco to round the evening off. Top of the bill is Wayne
VISUAL and hearing impaired people in Bury now have a new one-stop facility to find help and information. The Visual Impairment Unit at Whitefield Library, Pinfold Lane, has been extensively renovated and new facilities added. Hearing impaired people
A TEACHER accused of indecently assaulting two women 30 years ago has said the allegations "are not true at all" Frederick Peter Barton, aged 56, of Hough Fold Way, Harwood, is standing trial charged with four sex offences. He denies the charges. Bolton
A residents-only parking zone plan in Leigh town centre has sparked anger among locals. Wigan Council has launched a household survey to monitor reaction about the introduction of residents' permit parking areas on the streets within Leigh in three different
A MAJOR recruitment drive is being launched to increase the number of special constables in Lancashire. Members of the public are being invited to a "behind the scenes" look at the work currently being carried out by community bobbies. Visitors will have
THE Christie Hospital has unveiled its latest equipment in its battle against cancer - a hi-tech machine that allows experts to carry out research into cancer-causing genes. The Quantative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PAR) machine was bought after members
CHAMPION young musicians of the Smithills School Senior Brass Band will perform for charity on Saturday. The Farnworth, Kearsley and Bolton branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute will benefit from the concert, under the guidance of musical director
PAST and present members of St Stephen's Church in Kearsley are to attend a special service in honour of its warden who is retiring after more than 20 years of service. George Roberts is to be appointed as an emeritus church warden on Sunday in recognition
BREAKFAST is said to be the most important meal - and staff at a Farnworth primary school are ensuring youngsters are getting the best possible start to the day. Children are queueing up to the join Cherry Tree school's own breakfast club. Headteacher
TAKE 30 exciteable seven and eight year olds, a celebrity chef, large amounts of dough and what have you got? Pizzas in all shapes and sizes - and they disappear in an instant! A classful of youngsters from Devonshire Road Primary School, Bolton, had
POLICE beats in Bury are to be reshuffled in a bid to make the streets safer and reduce people's fear of crime. A new project is being launched on Friday (7) called Bury Safe, aimed at improving the quality of life for people living and working in the
A DRIVE to prevent the spread of the potentially fatal liver disease hepatitis C has been launched by Bolton's health bosses. The borough's Primary Care Trust and Bolton's Drug Action Team have joined forces to raise awareness of the condition. Figures
I attended the planning meeting last week where the councillors made decisions on the Marks and Spencer application for Middlebrook and the new £100 million development planned for Central Street which also involves the demolition of some buildings on
BOXER Amir Khan will help to host this year's star-studded Bolton Black and Asian Achievement Awards ceremony. The awards, which aim to recognise "unsung heroes" who have made an outstanding contribution to Bolton's black and Asian community, will be
LOTTERY fans desperate to win a cash windfall have been flocking to the post office that sold Graham Everall's winning £4.2m ticket. The unemployed gardener, aged 28, of Marld Crescent, Johnson Fold, struck lucky when he bought a lucky dip ticket from
PLANS for a residents only parking zone in Leigh town centre have been greeted with anger. Wigan Council has launched a household survey to monitor reaction about the introduction of residents' permit parking areas on the streets within Leigh in three
FREELANCE musician Peter Edwards is recalling the glory days of silent films in what could prove more than a 'sound' business idea. The 24-year-old is launching what is believed to be the UK's first-ever service to add piano music soundtracks to accompany
WHILE Bolton's civic delegation heads to China to land a multi-million pound business deal, Bolton Wanderers bosses are back after a groundbreaking trip to the country. Whites representatives made Bolton the first English Premiership club to sign a co-operation
SAM Allardyce's position as the people's choice to succeed Sven Goran Eriksson has been strengthened by a national radio vote. The Wanderers boss topped a poll of listeners to BBC Radio Five Live, receiving 40 per cent of votes cast to comfortably beat
ENGLAND fans might be sweating on the outcome of the qualifiers against Austria and Poland but, for real nailbiting tension, they should spare a thought for the Reebok international brigade. Jay Jay Okocha, Radhi Jaidi, El-Hadji Diouf, Stelios and Tal
Detectives have appealed to the criminal underworld to search their conscience in a bid to catch a dangerous gang of armed robbers who put a bank manager and his family through a terrifying ordeal. Just over a year ago, John Diggle, manager of the Natwest
FIREFIGHTER Paul Norris has returned from a gruelling three-day battle of endurance. Paul, aged 41, flew to the Italian Alps with four men and five women as part of the UK team's trial for the Fulda Challenge 2006 - one of the world's toughest endurance
High hopes for an exciting battle with local rivals Eccles ended in disappointment as Bolton lost 32-7. Bolton looked to have the edge, pushing the bigger pack around the park in both the loose and set-piece plays and after two minutes a clearance kick
Tyldesley travelled to Northwich to face Winnington Park in their third outing in the Powergen North Two Division but left empty-handed as the home side did just enough to register a 15-3 victory. Park went ahead with a penalty but the early exchanges
TENOR Joshua Ellicott is the special guest at a musical evening at Atherton Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 12 at 7.30pm. Admission is £4.
WITH just two games to play, there is all to play for in the Mens League. All but a couple of the nine divisions are to be decided in the last two fixtures. Top Division One teams, Holcombe Brook and South College A, beat lower table opponents. Such is
ROBBER William Lee Rawlinson had carefully planned to steal a pensioner's handbag, a court was told. The 40-year-old bragged to a work colleague on September 4, the day before the incident, that he was planning a bag snatch, Bolton Crown Court heard.
THE family of a woman who raised more than £30,000 for cancer charities while battling the disease herself are continuing her fundraising work. Margaret Unsworth's husband Chris and their two sons and two daughters have raised another £10,000 for Bury
A BUILDING company boss and bit-part actor attacked three guests at a hotel in a "few moments of madness", a court heard. Trevor Williams (34), of Redvales Road, Bury, appeared for sentence after being convicted of two charges of unlawful wounding and
Detectives have appealed to the criminal underworld to search their conscience in a bid to catch a dangerous gang of armed robbers who put a bank manager and his family through a terrifying ordeal. Just over a year ago, John Diggle, manager of the Natwest
BOLTON Mets Under-14s rugby league team faced their toughest match of the season against Widnes Moorfield and their winning hopes were dashed when they lost two players with injury in the first-half. Antone intersted in joing the team contact Neil Burke
TWO fire crews and four ambulance crews were needed to transfer a 20-stone woman suffering from breathing difficulties to hospital. The incident occured on Sunday night at Chaucer Grove, Atherton.
NINE members of the Anchor Boys in St John's Church, Hindley Green, Boys' Brigade have won promotion to the junior section. They are Jake Borden, Thomas Craig, Nicholas Goaley, Luke Hough, Nathan Jackson, Robert Norris, George Rollins, Christopher Wainwright
A YOUTH accused of murdering 10-year-old Lauren Pilkington-Smith has denied the allegation. Keiron Smith, who is no relation, aged 18, of Pilling Street, Leigh, denied murdering Lauren whose body was found on July 8 just 200 yards from her home in Twist
ARMED raiders broke into a town centre pub while the landlord was asleep. The gang of three targeted the Ellesmere in St Helens Road, Leigh, at around 3.30am last Friday (31). They were disturbed when the landlord woke and went to investigate. The men
LEIGH Centurions have got caught up in a tangle of red tape as they continue to put together a squad for 2006. Leigh have agreed terms with Oldham's Cook Island internationals, Tere Glassie and Jonathan 'Dana' Wilson but must fight a counter-claim from
HORWICH Vic maintained their 100 per cent record in the Bolton Sunday league's Premier Division with a 3-1 victory over Stumble Inn. Holmes struck twice and Brobby added Vic's other goal while Darren Porter Senior got Stumble's consolation. Vic are three
CASES of cancer among young people in Northern England have risen by a quarter since the 1960s, but patients are now much more likely to survive. Scientists at Newcastle University said more work was needed to fully explain why cancer rates were increasing
FIFTEEN years in the business, but Lora Fairclough feels her game is in better shape than ever. The European Tour golf professional has had to weather a few lean years, but turned the corner this summer when she finished the season bang in form with two
AMY Nuttall did more than turn a flowergirl into a duchess at Wednesday night's opening of My Fair Lady in Manchester - she went from soap star to musical diva. The 23-year-old Bolton songstress shone in this fabulous Cameron Mackintosh and National Theatre
HAVE you ever wondered where the name Bolton derived from? Or why we have street names? Well ponder no more. "English Place-Names Explained", reveals all. Author Charles Whynne-Hammond invites us to cast our minds back to the early eighth century when
POLICE in Blackpool have received 50 calls after BBC One's Crimewatch highlighted an appeal to trace three men in connection with the rape of a teenager. Hana Zana Sahli and Karim Faraidon Nzar, both aged 25, and Taha Abdullah, 26, left the resort soon
THE best of British is being toasted at a Horwich pub this month. The Blundell Arms, on Chorley Old Road, Horwich, is holding a Great British Pub Festival. The event got underway this week and is set to culminate in the Trafalgar Weekend celebrations
CHAMPION young musicians of the Smithills School Senior Brass Band will perform for charity on Saturday. The Farnworth, Kearsley and Bolton branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute will benefit from the concert, under the guidance of musical director
A CHARITY cabaret extravaganza is to be held to raise money for multiple sclerosis. The evening promises a four-course meal, a cabaret line up, an auction, a chance to win a holiday for two and a disco to round the evening off. Top of the bill is Wayne
AMY Nuttall did more than turn a flowergirl into a duchess at Wednesday night's opening of My Fair Lady in Manchester - she went from soap star to musical diva. The 23-year-old Bolton songstress shone in this fabulous Cameron Mackintosh and National Theatre
Premier Division: Bury GSOB 3 Little Lever SC 4; Chaddertonians 8 Oldham Hulmeians 0. Division One: Tyldesley United 0 Little Lever 2. Division Two: Accrington Lo Ams Res 1 Bromley Cross 0; Ainsworth 1 Radcliffe Boys 7; Ashtonians 1 Spotland Methodists
Division One: Haslingden St Mary's 5 Garstang 1; Whinney Hill 4 Bootle 2; Stoneclough 2 Crosshills 2. Division Two: Glaxo Ulverston Rangers 2 Lancashire Constabulary 2; Lostock St Gerards 6 Askam United 2; Mill Hill St Peters 2 Burnley Belvedere 1. Division
Premier Division: Breightmet United 2 Leigh Athletic 3; Dukinfield Town 2 Stockport Georgians 1; East Manchester 3 Springhead 3; Irlam MS 1 Avro 4; Prestwich Heys 4 Monton Amateurs 3; Rochdale Sacred Heart 3 Royton Town 2. Division One: Gregorians 0Wythenshawe
UNDER-9s Section A: Bromley Cross Aces 4 Bolton Lads & Girls 3; Eagley Rangers Dream Team 0 Bolton Ambassadors Hurricanes 0; Elton & Walshaw Panthers 2 Golborne Sports 1; Rooftec Rangers 1 Hindley Jun Jets 1; Westhoughton Phoenix Rangers 3 Ladybridge
AS a former long-standing Bury FC fan, it pains me to see them in the current state they are in. Although, I can't help thinking that maybe they got their come-uppance after the shoddy way that Andy Preece was treated, (it left a sour taste in the mouth
AS a practising GP I would like to tell you about the HSA Carer Aware Awards. They celebrate the great work carried out by GPs to support family carers. There are six million family carers in the UK, one in ten of your readers and GP's patients. If carers
OK so a few cyclists ride on the footpath ('Cyclists should not use the pavements', Letters, September 22). The question your correspondant Mr Ryder should be more concerned with is why? The footpath cyclist is frightened to ride on the road because of
IN response to the letter by J Weir of Cranworth Avenue, Astley, last Thursday. I like the rest of the staff and students at TCEC was shocked to read this article and also somewhat confused. Not having a medical back ground may I ask that you excuse my
I've just double-checked my kitchen calendar and it says (at the time of writing) we are coming to the end of September. Try telling that to my pet labrador who is trying to squeeze his sizable frame between the chair and living room wall; or my cat who
I'VE often thought many types of alarms are a complete waste of time. How often does a burglar alarm go off during the day and no-one does anything but moan? How often do car alarms set off and no-one bats an eyelid? Regularly in my experience. On Tuesday
I'M backing an appeal by a safety campaigner calling for the speed merchants using disabled scooters to slow down. It was coincidence that just a couple of days after I was almost taken out by a woman zooming along Railway Road at a fair rate of knots
HINDSFORD FC beat Hoghton West End 7-3 after extra time in the second round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield. Hindsford took an early lead through Paul Cunliffe and had the majority of possession but Hoghton turned round 2-1 in front at half time. Dave
ATHERTON Collieries went down 4-0 at Cammell Laird in the Carlsberg FA Vase. The big spending Merseyside outfit were fresh from knocking Unibon Premier League side Marine out of the FA Cup but Colls more than matched the home side in the first period.
ATHERTON LR face a long midweek trip to Middlesborough to replay their FA Vase tie after being held 1-1 at home by Marske United. Two controversial free kicks led to the goals. After 12 minutes LR were awarded a free kick just outside the area, the ball
LEIGH RMI U13s proved too strong for Cleveleys and ran out 5-1 winners. Jacques Grundy scored twice to give a 2-0 lead at half time. The second half saw goals from Alex Hampson and Ryan Smith (2) before Leigh relaxed to allow Cleveleys a consolation goal
DAISY Hill's youth team made club history when they played in the first qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup for the first time. They beat Prescot Cables 2-0 away from home with goals from Alex Mort and Billy McGuinness. The defence was outstanding with
BOLTON Law firm Keoghs has been praised by a leading guide to the UK legal market. The Legal 500 is a compilation of the top law firms in a variety of fields, based upon client surveys. Keoghs is listed in North-west tables for personal injury, corporate
TEAMWORK between Premiership giants Manchester United and one of their Horwich suppliers has netted huge savings for the club. Rigby Taylor, based in Crown Lane, supplies seed, fertiliser and chemicals to Old Trafford and the club's training grounds at
SHOPS and stores in Bolton and Horwich say they are not worried by a planned £70 million expansion of the Trafford Centre. The Barton Square development will be an open air complex linked to the existing shopping and leisure centre by a glass bridge.
A GROUP of elderly residents have proved that you are never too old to learn - by completing a computer course. Tenants of Holly Court sheltered accommodation in Pimhole spent three months getting to grips with a word processing course for beginners.
HEALTH and social care has come together at the refurbished Killelea House in Brandlesholme. Elderly residents at the council-run home played a part in transforming the building, and held an open day last Friday to show visitors how it has improved. After
HEALTH bosses are launching a campaign to make sure even more Bury residents are protected against flu this winter. Last year, more than 70 per cent of patients aged over 65 were immunised against the virus, along with people thought to be at high risk
THE internet version of the Bury Times group of newspapers is celebrating ten years on-line with a record-breaking readership. Part of the Newsquest family of local newspaper websites, www.thisisbury.co.uk has contributed to provide the company with the
TWO Ramsbottom students who helped to make school life easier for fellow pupils have been honoured with a prestigious award. Laura Sharkey and Bev Meadows, both aged 16, were presented with the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for Young People
At the September meeting of the Society, members heard an appropriately clad Donna Hughes relate the history of hand spinning. Wearing 17th century style hand spun and woven, woollen and linen garments, and with the assistance of a fleecy, handmade, model
SEASIDE fun was remembered at a reunion in Whitefield. The Blue Bell pub, on Manchester Road, was a far cry from the beach of Southport but a post-war trip evoked strong memories for those who gathered together at the venue. The reunion was organised
A SPARKLING evening is in store later this month to raise money for the British Red Cross. A wine and champagne tasting night is being held at Richards & Richards shop on Hebburn Drive, Brandleshome, on Tuesday October 18. Tickets for the event, from
GHOSTS, ghouls, poltergeists and spirits could be putting in an appearance on Bury's first ever Halloween ghost tour. Anyone brave enough to find out about the town's ghostly goings-on will visit haunted rooms in the town hall and the former Bury dungeon
A NEW study states states that young children develop better if they are looked after by their mothers at home. Respected childcare expert Penelope Leach has co-directed the most in-depth study of the subject so far with two Oxford University professors
I would like to thank the kind customer who found and handed in my wallet at the checkout in Boots on Friday afternoon and also to the staff at Boots for their prompt action in tracking me down. The wallet had a considerable amount of money in plus other
Congratulations to Bury Council on winning the North West in Bloom competition. It's a pity they don't put more effort and money into keeping the streets and back streets clean in the borough. It's not right spending time and effort having nice flowers
I don't know if anyone else has reported this or has voiced their concern to either Bury MBC or the Bury Times, but I have become somewhat disappointed in Bury MBC not taking any action to stop the playing of ball games on the market car park in Bury
THE Bolton Golf Association completed their 2005 season with a resounding 6-2 win against the South Lancs Association at Harwood in an eight-man handicap clash. The match was dominated by some fine BGA performances including the debut of Kevin Beattie
A THREE-car crash caused rush hour tailbacks on St Peter's Way on Wednesday. Police were called to the northbound carriageway, just before the Raikes Lane junction, at 5.45pm. There were no injuries but the crash caused tailbacks.
ALMOST 100 tonnes of metal caught fire in a scrap yard. Firefighters from Farnworth, Atherton and Leigh were called to the Maxi Lead metal recycling plant in Mosley Common Road, Mosley Common, at 6.50pm o Wednesday. The alarm was raised when an off-duty
Specialist motorcycle insurance brokers Devitt Insurance polled its more senior female bikers to learn what it means to be a two-wheeled silver rider. Of the 50 ladies surveyed, over two-thirds felt that riding a bike kept them youthful and looking younger
GARDENERS were almost carried away with joy when a huge wheelbarrow was returned to Barton Grange Garden Centre. Twelve months ago the giant wheelbarrow, which had become a landmark on Wigan Road, Bolton, was dismantled after vandals wrecked it with creosote
MANAGERS at ASDA's Bolton stores were swapping their desk jobs for bag packing duties on Thursday. They were rolling up their sleeves in the supermarket's latest Serving Our Stores initiative. The scheme will see managers spending a day in store, packing
BOLTON pop star Badly Drawn Boy has been signed up to perform alongside Manchester music legends New Order and the Charlatans, in what is being billed as the biggest charity concert ever held in the city. Organisers are hoping the concert will raise £1
STUDENTS are being urged not to overlook insurance when preparing to go to university. It is estimated that more the 70 per cent of those going to Bolton University will not have adequate cover, yet students are said to be a target for burglary. Christine
1536: William Tyndale, English religious reformer and translator of the Bible, was burned at the stake as a heretic in Brussels. 1820: Jenny Lind, soprano known as the Swedish Nightingale, was born illegitimately in Stockholm. 1829: Trials began at Rainhill
THE internet version of the Bolton Evening News is celebrating 10 years on-line with a record-breaking readership. Part of the Newsquest family of local newspaper websites, our website www.thisisbolton.co.uk has contributed to provide the company with
A 14-year-old schoolgirl has won an award for improving life in Great Lever. Melissa Christie joined the Stepping Stones and Holmeswood Kidz Zone youth club 18 months ago. Since then, the Ladybridge High pupil has been busy with a number of projects,
ANIMAL lovers and conservationists can help to save a great ape by taking part in sponsored walks at Boltons Jumbles Country Park. Over the last 100 years, populations of orang-utans have declined by around 91 per cent, leaving approximately 30,000 living
A CALL has gone out to businesses to help a Kearsley school become maths specialists. Students, staff, governors and parents of George Tomlinson School on Springfield Road, Kearsley, are applying to become a specialist school in maths and computing -
ROAD chiefs have provoked fury by revealing plans to install almost 40 new humps in Bolton. Six months after vowing to remove or lower 25 per cent of the town's "sleeping policemen", town hall bosses have confirmed they are to lay 37 more. Astley Bridge
BOXER Amir Khan will help to host this year's star-studded Bolton Black and Asian Achievement Awards ceremony. The awards, which aim to recognise "unsung heroes" who have made an outstanding contribution to Bolton's black and Asian community, will be
WHILE Bolton's civic delegation heads to China to land a multi-million pound business deal, Bolton Wanderers bosses are back after a groundbreaking trip to the country. Whites representatives made Bolton the first English Premiership club to sign a co-operation
DETECTIVES are trying to trace a getaway car used in an attempted robbery in Kearsley which left two members of staff injured. The two victims bravely fought off a gang of four robbers who were armed with metal bars. They had just closed the Texaco service
BOXER Amir Khan will help to host this year's star-studded Bolton Black and Asian Achievement Awards ceremony. The awards, which aim to recognise "unsung heroes" who have made an outstanding contribution to Bolton's black and Asian community, will be
LEIGH'S first citizen Cllr Brian Jarvis led 20 brave soles in a history making, fire-walking feat. Then the Mayor, apprehensive about taking up the challenge for his chosen charity of the year Wigan and Leigh Hospice, declared: "It was the most incredible
WORLD champion arm wrestler Dawn Higson says she will have to use cash saved to defend her title to buy a car after a sponsorship mix up. The 16-year-old powerhouse won the under-19s championships in South Africa last year and is aiming to hold on to
A BOLTON man has taken local traditions more than 5,000 miles. Peter Ffoulkes, who now lives in San Francisco, still takes part in the traditional dancing he used to enjoy as a member of the Horwich Prize Medal Morris Men. The former teacher, who now
PHONE mast protestors are calling a meeting with council officials to register their strength of opposition after Vodafone submitted a third application to erect a pole in the Lilford Park area. They claim an application dated September 13 was withdrawn
MEDICASH, one of the UK's leading health insurers, has appointed Mark Simpson as its new area sales manager for Bury. Mark has more than 14 years of sales experience with organisations such as TouchStar Technologies and Dun & Bradstreet, consistently
WHEN it comes to business insolvency and debt collection, whichever side of the fence you're on, there's no denying that it's a stressful business. So, one firm of solicitors has put all its people, skills and expertise together in one professional team
A FLOORING manufacturer is set for expansion as investors celebrate 30 years of rising dividend payouts. Radcliffe-based James Halstead, which produced specialist flooring for the Antarctic polar research station and the Everest base camp, has again posted
Wanderers' home Premiership game against West Brom has been put back 24 hours to Sunday, October 23, kick-off 3pm, because of the club's involvement in the UEFA Cup against Besiktas.
Wanderers are offering fans travel packages to the Besiktas game on Thursday, October 20. Prices start at £335 and details are available from the clubs travel partner, TMG Sport, on 01926 456276 or on line at www.tmgsport.com. Don't forget to check out
WANDERERS have slashed prices for their UEFA Cup group game against Zenit St Petersburg on Thursday, November 3. Following their cut-price ticket deal for the Lokomotiv Plovdiv tie, the club have once again reduced the price of admission to attract a
WORLD champion arm wrestler Dawn Higson says she will have to use cash saved to defend her title to buy a car after a sponsorship mix up. The 16-year-old powerhouse won the under-19s championships in South Africa last year and is aiming to hold on to
Division One P W D L Pt F A Diff DB3 3 3 0 0 15 80 67 13 Robert Shaw 3 2 1 0 13 113 49 64 Walkden A 3 2 0 0 11 59 44 15 Manchester PP 3 2 0 0 11 43 51 -8 Pirtek Ladies 2 1 1 0 8 59 42 17 Sharples 3 1 0 0 7 74 49 25 San Marino 2 1 0 0 6 49 46 3 Chequers
Division One: DB3 29 Walkden A 27; San Marino 25 Sharples 16; Pirtek Ladies Late card Chequers -1; Salford Ladies 0 Manchester PP 5; CBs 10 Robert Shaw 50. Division Two: Charlton Homes 17 St Bonifaces 22; Smithills A 25 High Spirits 22; Walkden B 19 Treecare
THE Bolton Arena has launched an ambitious bid to bring Davis Cup tennis to the town writes Marc Iles Britain's top court stars, including Greg Rusedski and Andrew Murray could compete for the national team at the £14.3 million Arena early next year,
OLDHAM ST ANNES 24, LEIGH EAST 26: LEIGH East blasted their way out of the doldrums with an away win over National Conference League second placed side, Oldham St Annes. Sadly other results went against them and East remain at the foot of the table. But
A FORMER social worker who continued to visit an elderly pensioner when he lost his job has admitted to stealing money from her. Russell Edward Cowell (41) befriended the 76-year-old woman after helping her when she fell in the street, Bolton Crown Court
A BURY company is set to capitalise on Ashes fever after pulling off a great catch. Amstel Media has won a major contract to sell advertising rights in Pakistan for the forthcoming Pakistan versus England Test series. The firm, based on Parkhills Road
In the 'Beginning was the Word' was the title of the programme by Mr Joe Stanhope and Mr Stanley Hoyle who are both members of the Rossendale Male Voice Choir in their return visit to the society. As the title was taken from the Gospel according to St
A MILITARY theme was prevalent at the Bury Grammar School for Boys annual prizegiving night. Guest speaker for the evening was old boy and Honorary Colonel of the Combined Cadet Force, Brigadier Alasdair Wilson. A commissioned Royal Engineer with the
A LIVING legacy in memory of a talented young footballer who died suddenly at the age of 20 is closer to reaching its target of £5,000. Nick McCool, of Greenbrook Close, Bury, collapsed and died during a kickabout with friends in August at the JJB Soccer
THE Sportsmen moved into second place in Division One of the BSF Over 35s League with a convincing 3-1 win over Dobbies C, who are finding life tough in the top flight after last year's promotion. Dobbies A are looking menacing as they moved third with
by Jimmy Bell EVEN now when I look back on Saturday's game, I still don't feel any better about it. If we are going to be serious title contenders, we have to be beating the likes of Gravesend. Especially at home. And it was a good time to play them with
A DELEGATION from Bolton headed to China on Thursday to strike a deal that could bring millions of pounds into Bolton from the world's fastest-growing economy. The 12-strong group of council chiefs, business, health and education bosses will sign a sister
STONECLOUGH 2, CROSSHILLS 2: Stoneclough's rise up the West Lancashire League Division One was halted on Saturday by a determined Crosshills. The visitors took the lead through the alert Christenson after 16 minutes. Hill levelled the scores after 25
I might well agree with your correspondent 'Patriot' on some of the things which are wrong with this country. But it is difficult to have a useful exchange of views with someone who dismisses our education, health and law systems as being in ruin ('Precious
THE Road Safety Bill will shortly be entering the House of Commons. As a member of CTC, the national cyclists' organisation, I am concerned about the Government's proposal to lower the penalty for 'marginally' exceeding the speed limit from three points
I'VE never been a fan of four wheel drive vehicles, but that new super-sized monster, the Hummer, now looks set to hit the streets. I saw one of the massively expensive military looking vehicles, owned by many eccentric stars, on sale at a garage on the
WHAT a lovely new initiative from Bury Council aimed at recognising and rewarding those keen and fortunate children who succeeded in achieving 100 per cent school attendance during the academic year. It was decided that the awards would be made on Saturday
A POSTMAN was hailed a hero by an 81-year-old woman after he tackled a robber who had just snatched her handbag. Former marathon runner Bernard Sutcliffe, raced to the rescue when he heard shouts behind his post van on Bury Road in Tottington. He saw
BLACKROD Town's scheduled Lancashire Amateur Shield tie against Masons Arms from Ramsbottom was called off after the visitors failed to arrive. The LFA will decide if the game is to be rescheduled or if Blackrod will be awarded the tie by default. Top
LEIGH RMI have signed former Manchester City striker Adie Mike as they look for one big push towards the Final Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Thirty-one-year-old Mike has never settled with a club since leaving Maine Road with only 16 first-team appearances
A FLOORING manufacturer is set for expansion as investors celebrate 30 years of rising dividend payouts. Radcliffe-based James Halstead, which produced specialist flooring for the Antarctic polar research station and the Everest base camp, has again posted
SO, former pop idol David Essex is joining the cast of EastEnders early next year. Good. He will certainly brighten it up. Well, it couldn't get any more dark and miserable, could it? For goodness sake, turn a few lights on, brighten up the script and
DON'T be put off by the dry-sounding Channel 4 series Elizabeth I which concludes on Thursday night. It's a remarkable spectacle - well-acted, clever and with a stunning lead performance from Helen Mirren. She courts controversy so often that it's easy
WHAT a terrible waste of an opportunity for Prince Andrew at Australia's Melbourne Airport! The pompous prince refused to go through a security check. Unfortunately, this reveals that in spite of their hail-fellow-well-met approach to meeting members
IT is good that so many stars of sport have been nominated to be etched on one of the thousands of panels. But, why has the Spirit of Sport sculpture got to be placed on a roundabout? Surely lots of people would love to look at the names and I can see
RE the article "Too tall nursery school can stay" Saturday, October 1. After all the bad things the majority of the planning committee said about this building, having visited the site, they then go and pass it. I find their decision staggering and unbelievable
WITH reference to "Too Tall Nursery Can Stay "Saturday, October 1." The residents of Brookfold Lane and Kayfields have never called for the portable cabin to be demolished, they called for it to be re-sited in a more suitable place on the extensive land
I WOULD like to bring to your attention an incident which occurred on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29. I had taken my 71-year-old mum to visit the market in Bolton. We had only just arrived when a man bumped into her and she was quite forcibly knocked
From the Evening News, October 5, 1995: REPAIRS of main roads throughout the town have put the brake on motorists - and turned Bolton into a rush hour "slow-go area. The four major road schemes have left Bolton town centre "ringed" by road cones. THE
JOHN Diggle and his family will never forget the night that armed robbers forced their way into their Leigh home. Mr Diggle, a bank manager, his wife and two daughters were held hostage overnight before the gang robbed a bank in Bury. One year on and
SOME of the world's biggest and most spectacular birds will hit the screen when photographer Mick Turton from Barnsley gives a slide talk 'Condor Moments' for Bolton and Bury Group of the RSPB. It's at Smithills School, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, next
The Club has recently held its Annual General Meeting. Marian Whitehead has been elected as President, Peter Holden remains as Chairman and Claire Booth remains as Secretary. If you are interested in joining Bury YFC and would like a club programme please
After watching Trinny and Susannah on TV. Assistant secretary Mrs Claire Lord decided to speak to St. Paul's Ladies Group on fashion. She said her own passion was for scarves and she brought a colourful selection to show the group. She had asked members
Our programmes always include several 'welcome walks'. These are walks of around five miles aimed at encouraging new walkers to join our regulars and enjoy the local countryside. Our last welcome walk in the summer programme also offered non members the
WEEKLY bin collections could be reinstated in Bolton. A revolt is growing within the council over new bin rounds which mean that household wheelie bins are only emptied once a fortnight. Conservative councillors have tabled a motion calling for the controversial
HUNDREDS of pupils attended Bury FC's match at Gigg Lane on Saturday for being a class act. They had all scored a 100 per cent attendance record at their schools, and were presented with special medals before the Shakers' game against Lincoln. Making
FOLLOWING a brief news item regarding the possible removal by the NHS of a drug which alleviates the serious symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, the Bury Pensioners' Association invited Rachel Dennis, from the Alzheimer's Society, to their September meeting
PUPILS at Bury Grammar Girls School looked back on another successful year at their annual prizegiving ceremony. The school, in Bridge Road, celebrated its best results on record at A-Level and GCSE with a special ceremony at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester
WHEN a knee injury forced former Leigh Miners' threequarter Steve Culshaw out of the game he loved he took up golf. But he admits he was rubbish and in his forties took a break from sport. Then in 1998 when a new gym opened just round the corner from
A residents-only parking zone plan in Leigh town centre has sparked anger among locals. Wigan Council has launched a household survey to monitor reaction about the introduction of residents' permit parking areas on the streets within Leigh in three different
EAGLEY crashed out of the Lancashire Amateur Shield, going down 2-1 to Preston League side Blessed Sacrament after extra time. The Villagers could have no complaints after producing their poorest display of the season. In an uneventful first half, neither
RE the article "Prison rapped over English flag tiepins", Bolton Evening News, October 4. I was absolutely disgusted to read that the Chief Inspector for Prisons, Anne Owers, thinks that the wearing of a Cross of St. George tiepin is in anyway racist
NEWS that a cancer wonder drug will be free on the NHS by next summer has come too late for two Bolton sufferers. Alyson Cooper, aged 45, and Amanda Dargue, aged 39, who each have two children, were diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer earlier
EIGHT out of 10 women have not checked their breasts for signs of cancer in the past month. A poll of more than 1,000 women found that 80 per cent had not looked for symptoms such as lumps and changes in size and shape. And 52 per cent said they had not
MANCHESTER music legends have agreed to perform a concert to raise £1m for the city's world famous cancer specialist Christie Hospital. Former Smiths and New Order bassist, Andy Rourke, has enlisted the support of New Order's Peter Hook, The Charlatans
Detectives have appealed to the criminal underworld to search their conscience in a bid to catch a dangerous gang of armed robbers who put a bank manager and his family through a terrifying ordeal. Just over a year ago, John Diggle, manager of the Natwest
ART lovers should pencil in a day of drawing at Manchester Art Gallery on Sunday. The free family event launches the national Big Draw, a campaign running throughout October to encourage people to draw. The theme is the Great Gallery Gallop, in which
A MAJOR recruitment drive is being launched to increase the number of special constables in Lancashire. Members of the public are being invited to a "behind the scenes" look at the work currently being carried out by community bobbies. Visitors will have
DO you want to participate in a live scientific trial? T Mobile are planning to erect a 25m phone mast on Greenmount Golf Course and the 'good news' is that we can all be part of the trial on whether mobile phone masts pose a threat to your health or
I have just read with interest your report on the lack of a post office in the town centre ('A special delivery in time for Christmas', Bury Times, September 29). As a person who used this facility for work I believe the Post Office has been slow in their
HOW right Robin Paice, UK Metric Association chairman, is ('Metrication: decision was made by the Government', Letters , September 29) that "...we need to standardise on one single system of weights and measures which everybody understands and uses for
FIVE years on town centre residents are being consulted again over their views on residential parking zones. In 2000, families in the Railway Road area voted against the plan, but since then the council has continued to receive complaints for and against
BOLTON County progressed to round three of the Lancashire Shield when they came from 2-1 down at half-time to beat Wigan League opponents, Leigh Phoenix, 3-2. Second half goals from Paul Fletcher and a stunning free kick from Rob Walker helped County
LEIGH Athletic came out on top in a hard fought battle away at Breightmet to maintain their impressive start to the season. Leigh took the lead after a dazzling opening 20 minutes, man of the match Danny Melling crossing from the left for Tony Lewis to
RMI 0, WORKINGTON TOW 1: THERE are some days when not much goes right. Saturday was one of those days for Leigh RMI. There was little between two sides who battled away manfully but failed to finish off any of a number of chances they created until Lee
Premier Division DEANE FC 10 FC HORSESHOE 0 Arrow, Guest, Charlton, Paul Fay 3, Holt 4 MARKET ST TAVERN 4 ARKWRIGHTS 3 Ralph 2, Fletcher, Harrison STUMBLE INN 1 HORWICH VIC 3 Porter Snr D Holmes 2, Brobby 1 Division One PRINCE RUPERT 5 SPORTING WINDMILL
