FOR 81-year-old widow Constance Williams, her carers are her lifeline and her friends. But now she has been left wondering just who will be looking after her in the future. She fears she will be cared for by strangers in a shake-up of Bolton's
IT was inevitable that a row would erupt about that sensitive area involving care workers who visit some of the community's most vulnerable people in their homes. Not only is Bolton Social Services to lose 135 care workers in a move to greater flexibility
I REFER to the article in the Bolton Evening News, January 27, '£1.8m of council tax is spent on pensions', which informed readers that only 2.1 per cent of Bolton's annual £88m raised through council tax is spent on public sector workers' pensions.
I COULDN'T agree more with the recent letters regarding a roller skating rink. When I was young we had places to go every night of the week - The Navada, The Empress, The Playmate, St Dominic's Youth Club - many a friendship was formed at the Navada
DR James and I may diagree about wind farms, but I fully agree with his views on supermarket surgeries. We do not need them, nor want them! What we do want are surgeries that open longer, and at weekends and holidays, and GPs to be on call at all
Nice to see three Tory councillors acting true to form and expecting their own interests in a football match to be put before those of the town they have been elected to serve. I don't think the Wanderers would miss three people amongst the thousands
FRANK Warren expects Amir Khan's next opponent to give him a stern test. Jackson Williams, a trainee teacher from Norwich, is the Bolton boxer's next opponent and Warren is confident his charge will get some much-needed ring-time when they meet at
TELEVISION coverage of the forthcoming Winter Olympics could pay dividends for a specialist sportswear retailer. But Gary Holding, owner of The Hockey Stop in Leigh, has warned that a lack of investment in facilities could stifle long-term interest in
STELIOS says Wanderers must revive their Champions League hopes at Arsenal on Saturday. The Greek midfielder is disappointed at how wasteful Wanderers have been in the last two games. Losing winning positions to draw at Portsmouth and at home
WANDERERS trio of El-Hadji Diouf, Abdoulaye Faye and Jay Jay Okocha should be back from Africa for the Arsenal game. Both Senegal and Nigeria lost at the semi-final stage of the African Nations Cup on Tuesday night, although all three failed to start
A MAJOR study of the gender gaps in British management is being carried out by the University of Bolton. And the university is looking for local volunteers to talk about their experiences. The university, in conjunction with Manchester Business
THEY thought it was all over - but for a group of footballers who had soccer glory in the 1960s it was a chance to relive old glories. And the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Frank White, took centre stage at a reunion of his former team-mates from St Augustine's
CUSTOMERS at the Morrisons supermarket chain have welcomed a ban on smoking in its cafes. Morrisons has three stores in Bolton, in Blackhorse Street in the town centre, Mornington Road in Heaton, and in Harwood. Customers said the move had made
RESIDENTS are campaigning for traffic calming measures on a Bolton road where a mother-of-two was knocked down and killed by a hit-and-run driver. Laura Entwistle, aged 44, was just yards from her front door when she was hit by a car as she used
A bumper crowd is expected at Chorley's Victory Park on Saturday when FC United visit for their North West Counties Second Division league match with Daisy Hill. The match has been switched to Chorley from Daisy Hill for safety reasons, as FC United
Relegation-haunted Breightmet United suffered another blow with a 2-1 defeat by Stockport Georgians in the Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division. Breightmet are five points clear of bottom club Wilmslow Albion but have played more games. Tom
Bury Under-15s recorded their first win in the Greater Manchester Schools' League when they beat Warrington 2-1 at the Derby School on Saturday. Greater Manchester Under-16s are through to the national Premier League Trophy quarter-finals after a 3
SPORTSMAN moved to the top of Division One after thrashing Dobbies C 6-1. Goals from Ashton, Bevan, Walker, Naylor and two from Jamie Renolds gave Sportsman the points which took them to the top on goal difference from Turton. A consolation goal was
Blackrod Town's away fixture at Freckleton was abandoned after 40 minutes because of an injury to a player. The home team's number 10 suffered a badly gashed thigh, and the late arrival of the ambulance meant that there would have been insufficient
EAGLEY ended their dismal run of defeats at the weekend when they deservedly won 2-0 away at Euxton in the West Lancashire Premier League. The Villagers controlled the game from start to finish and Neil Matthews put them in front on 34 minutes when
STONECLOUGH battled from a goal down to grab a point at Millom. The home side took the lead in the 27th minute with what was virtually their first attack of the game. Despite Stoneclough dominating most of the match they were grateful to a Nic Fisher
Turton's unbeaten start to 2006 came crashing to an end with a 4-3 home defeat to Wyre Villa. Turton had a great start and opened the scoring in the first minute when Moore dashed down the wing to cross for Burrows to finish from close range. Turton's
WIGAN Warriors are expecting a red hot atmosphere when they become the first club to face Super League newcomers Les Catalans Dragons this weekend. Ian Millward takes his side to the compact Aime Giral Stadium, where a 10,000-strong partisan crowd
A MAJOR study of the gender gaps in British management is being carried out by the University of Bolton. And the university is looking for local volunteers to talk about their experiences. The university, in conjunction with Manchester Business School
STAFF at the First Choice Holiday Hypermarket at the Middlebrook Retail Park are celebrating after a hat-trick of awards at the company's annual awards night. As well as winning First Choice Shop Of The Year, the Horwich branch also picked up Foreign
A MOVING and poignant tribute was held to mark the borough's annual Holocaust Memorial Day. More than 200 people attended a memorial event at the Longfield Suite in Prestwich to remember the thousands of people who lost their lives during the Holocaust
TWENTY jobs are to go at a Westhoughton electronic cash register supplier as part of a company restructuring exercise. The jobs, at Torex UK on Wingates Industrial Park, are the latest in a series of changes which were predicted when Anker, as it was
LAST week's Guide published the retirement of Parrenthorn High School's long-standing headteacher, Mr Arthur Francis. The school was opened in 1974 and Mr Francis took over as headteacher in 1988. The school's first head was Mr Eddie White, who was a
FIFTY new jobs will be created when High Street fashion store New Look expands its Bolton outlet. The firm says it will create its largest UK store in Britain in the town by adding an extra floor to the existing shop. New Look wants to extend its current
UP to 100 new jobs are to be created with the opening of a new shopping centre in Bolton. Discount store TJ Hughes, Next and DIY chain Wickes have confirmed they will open branches at the Sainsbury's development next to its supermarket on Trinity Street
A CONVOY of tractors through the streets of Simister made an impressive sight for villagers recently. But making good use of the farm vehicles for protest reasons is not a new concept for Simister. The latest protest was against a potential business park
AS the cricket season got off to a sunny and successful start for Prestwich, there was a thrilling finish reported 25 years ago -- with an unlikely hero. Wicketkeeper Bill Taylor had given his usual accomplished performance behind the stumps, taking a
COMPANIES in Bolton should plan now to cash in on the mult-million pound Olympic boom according to business leaders. Paul Norris, President of the Greater Manchester Chamber in Bolton, said they should use their experienced of the 2002 Commonwealth Games
From the Guide files of Thursday, April 3, 1980: Plans to build sheltered housing accommodation at Elms Farm, Whitefield, were approved by the Housing and Environmental Committee at a cost of £925, 700 in order to house 99 people. A 15-year-old Whitefield
THREE businessmen have come up with the ideal solution for thirsty partygoers who have run out of alcohol - a beer delivery service. A former student, an industrial door maker and a call centre operative decided to take advantage of the recent change
CAN you help fit the pieces of an ancestry puzzle and track down some long-lost family members from Whitefield? Martin Schroder-Long, from Accrington, is searching for information on his grandparents, Arthur Long and Ana Long, nee Fletcher, of Dudley
From the Guide files of Friday, November 2, 1979: WHITEFIELD Ambulance Station bade farewell to two senior ambulance officers with a total of 60 years service. Colin Heath and Leslie Roberts retired after a long and dedicated service. FIRE crews rescued
* The 'Blue Peter' appeal was aided by a group of people from Whitefield. A sum of £275 was raised by John Slattery and wife Marilyn, who held a coffee evening and bring and buy sale in aid of the appeal: From the Guide files of December 19, 1980 * The
MODERNISATION plans were in the pipeline for 71 homes on the Elms Estate in Whitefield. Refurbishments costing £601,000 would mean new central heating systems, new kitchen and bathroom fittings and roof insulation for the properties. REFUSE collections
From the Guide files, June 8, 1979: PRESTWICH Catholic Club had their licence cancelled after selling drinks to non-members. Police raided the premises and found that 22 non-members were drinking there. PHOTOGRAPHS that had featured in the Guide were
FROM the Guide files of Friday, October 19, 1979: FORMER Brownies and Brown Owls returned to their old pack for a celebration to mark its 30th birthday. The anniversary was at the 5th (Stand) group which met in All Saints' schoolroom, Whitefield. STAND
A FEW weeks ago on this page we featured in the 25 years column a snippet about two firemen receiving long service and good conduct awards. One of the men was Joseph Hackney, who at the time worked at Whitefield fire station and lived in Rochford Avenue
FROM THE GUIDE FILES OF NOVEMBER 14, 1980: GEORGE Jones had the worst possible start in his first game at the helm as player-manager of Prestwich Heys. He witnessed his side score two own goals and give away a penalty against Leyland Motors in a 5-1 drubbing
FROM the Guide files of Friday, May 30, 1980: PUPILS at Heaton Park CP School won the Inter-Schools Road Safety Quiz against Old Hall CP School. Teacher Mrs J. McVicker said the team - Andrew Young, Philip Broadbent, Shital Shikotra, Christopher Nash
l IT was a bumper time at the Mayfair Cinema in Whitefield with lots of films on offer over the festive period. Walt Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks was a popular choice, along with The Muppet Movie. For the adults, there was Straw Dogs and Death Weekend
WHITEFIELD High School teacher, Christine Hickson, was preparing to jump 2,500 feet from an aeroplane. It was to be the art and commercial teacher's first ever parachute jump, which she hoped would raise funds for the school's outdoor pursuits centre:
FOLLOWING a visit to Whitefield's Hillock Estate, the Minister for Sport Mr Denis Howell, stated that developers of new housing estates should also provide sports and recreation facilities. He said that otherwise, they were "building houses with social
From the Guide files of Friday, April 6, 1979: EVEN in 1979 Ringley Road was described as "possibly the most sought after area in North Manchester". With properties nowadays going for around the high six figure mark (or even seven), a three-bedroom detached
BESSES Boys Band were setting off to London to take part in the National Championship. From the Guide files of October 10, 1980. Accompanying the band were musical director Brian Chappell, president Ted Aldridge and former conductor Pat Edgar. *VANDALS
From the Guide files of Friday, July 4, 1980: Mr John Methven, of Baguley Crescent, Prestwich, was bestowed with the highest honour in the St John Ambulance Brigade. He was installed as a Serving Brother at a ceremony in London, perfromed by Lord Caccia
From the Guide files of Friday, November 9, 1979. l PRESTWICH schoolgirl Jane Hall (14) was the youngest exhibitor in a display at the North West Arts Association, Manchester. Jane, a Philips High School pupil, made a waistcoat with hexagonal design and
PLANS to scrap free milk for school children have been shelved after Government ministers admitted it has a 'valuable role to play'. Nearly a million young primary school children were in danger of losing their mid-morning drink when proposals to remove
From the Guide files of Friday, June 22, 1979: A DATE at the Palace awaited the Sonny Warner Show. Headed by Sonny and Pam Warner, of Prestwich, the variety show was invited to attend the Queen's Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. A MASTER picture
AFTER being diagnosed with a hole in the heart at birth, Pauline Ginn thought she would never be able to have children. But thanks to her determination and dedication of staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital she now has a boy and a girl of her own. And Mrs
From the Guide files of Friday, April 27, 1979: MEMBERS of Prestwich Heys were involved in a car crash after their coach was delayed on the motorway. The lads chose to go to the match against Eastwood Hanley by car but two of the vehicles were involved
A YOUNG gymnast became the 10,000th recipient of an award given by the British Amateur Gymnastics Association in conjunction with Midland Bank. Joanne England (7), a pupil at Mersey Drive Primary, Whitefield, received a badge and certificate from 1980
From the Guide files of Friday, February 8, 1980: WHITEFIELD meals on wheels service received a visit from the Mayor of Bury in recognition of their work. The ladies, who cook all the meals for local pensioners who take advantage of the service, had been
From the Guide files of Friday, December 14, 1979. A 25p lottery ticket resulted in a £1,000 win for Whitefield woman Mrs Jean Winterbottom. After buying the ticket at her local newsagents in Beech Avenue, Mrs Winterbottoms number came up first in the
From the Guide files of Friday, February 29, 1980: Described as "charming", Miss Fiona Hobson was chosen as the next Prestwich Carnival Queen. The 15-year-old, of Bannerman Avenue, attended Parrenthorn School and played the flute in the school band. A
From the Guide files of Friday, March 28, 1980: After 10 years of preparation by the Manchester Transport Museum of Transport Society, the Heaton Park tram rolled back into action. In 1967, the Society submitted a report to the parks committee of the
SOME councillors are more interested in watching a football match than dealing with the town's affairs, and teachers disagree with the Government's forthcoming Education Bill and so propose to go on strike, directly damaging the educational opportunities
IN response to P M Swimby - an ice rink would be an ideal addition to Bolton. There are more than enough people who voice their concerns over groups of children roaming the streets, yet there are not nearly enough places in Bolton for children to go to
l Huw Thomas' disciplinary hearing will be held on February 27. The prop was red-carded in the game against Bedford recently for striking an opponent. l THE club is looking for someone to video home and away first team games. The job would suit someone
PRESTWICH Heys got the New Year off to the perfect start with a game that had, among other things, outstanding goals and two sendings off, but more importantly three points to keep them firmly in the hunt to retain their league title. Dukinfield arrived
THE football resumed after the Christmas break and the lack of games showed, as Prestwich put in a dismal first half performance in this first round President's Cup game. The impressive AFC United were first to almost every ball, but there were few chances
MORE of the same, very occasional bright spells but otherwise dull, grey and uninspiring. Manchesters winter, Stands season. Like the weather, it has deteriorated since August, and, like the weather, it shows few signs of improving in the next four months
STANDIANS managed to hold out for their win at Ringley Road on Saturday, but not before demonstrating that they are only consistent at being inconsistent! Time and time again this season they have thrown away leads through no fault but their own, and
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GOLBORNE Cricket Club are looking for a Player/Coach or Coach for the new season. The Bolton Association side are looking to improve the coaching available to members. The applicant should hold a ECB National Coaching Certificate Level 2 or above. Please
THE National competition for the Cockspur Cup begins on April 30 with Horwich at home to Chorley, Egerton home to Ribblesdale and Edgworth at Darwen. If they are successful the second round on May 14 features Horwich at Lytham, Egerton away to the winners
A FOUR-year-old boy was killed after being thrown under the wheels of a bus near his home, while out riding his bike an inquest heard. Jordan Hynes was hit by a red Nissan Micra and was then catapulted into the path of the 593 First bus travelling along
RADCLIFFE Cricket Club is looking forward to the season on the field after ironing out internal differences off it at an extraordinary general meeting. The "back to business" message came from club committee members after Monday's night's showdown at
AFTER overseeing and tending Greenmount Cricket Club's picturesque ground for more than 38 years, Gordon Horrocks has finally called it a day. The former Bury FC and Ramsbottom CC groundsman has a reputation for preparing a wicket that is second to none
GANGS of drunken yobs are plaguing Blackrod Cricket Club. Groups of up to 20 teenagers, aged between 13 and 16, are using the club's grounds at Vicarage Road as a place to meet and host drunken parties. Club secretary Ivan Catterall said he has had to
FOR 81-year-old widow Constance Williams, her carers are her lifeline and her friends. But now she has been left wondering just who will be looking after her in the future. She fears she will be cared for by strangers in a shake-up of Bolton's social
AN art exhibition is being held at Prestwich Library, displaying the talents of the Friday Art Club. The group meets on Fridays at the Methodist Church in Whitefield, and their work can be seen at the library at the Longfield Centre. The group's first
A DEVELOPMENT in Prestwich has been ordered to open its gates after Bury Council refused planning permission. Residents at a former nursing home in Scholes Lane had black wrought iron gates erected at the entrance, and applied for planning permission
BRISTOL ROVERS 1, SHAKERS 0: Shakers paid the ultimate price for their lack of a cutting edge at the Memorial Ground on Saturday as they slumped to within one place of the League Two relegation places. While there was a recognisable improvement from their
ONE in four UK office workers claim they never take a lunch break, and the average lunch break works out at just 19 minutes and 42 seconds, according to research by Post-it Notes. The new figure shows a dramatic drop in the length of the average working
The number of people going bankrupt has hit a new high as consumers struggle to cope with record levels of debt, Government figures showed on Monday. A total of 20,461 people in England and Wales became insolvent during the final three months of 2005,
GREATER Manchester Low Pay Unit, which provides employment rights advice, is changing its name to Greater Manchester Pay and Employment Rights Advice Service. Denise McDowell, service co-ordinator, said that the change of name is meant to better reflect
TENON, the Chorley-based accountants and business advisers, has announced the promotions of key staff in the financial services and tax business areas in the North-west. Chris Bardin has been promoted to financial services director while Ken Mawdsley
A WORSLEY packaging company has found the recipe for success in the food industry. Mister Blister's Virtuweld range of salad and sandwich boxes have a unique patented locking system. The packs can be sealed easily and inexpensively, and are presently
UK companies have unprecedented opportunities to tap into Saudi Arabia's oil wealth, according to a Government minister. Trade and Investment Minister Ian Pearson addressed government and businesses leaders about the expanding Saudi economy at Manchester
ERNST & Young is calling on North-west entrepreneurs to enter its annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards programme. The awards, which recognise the achievements of entrepreneurs on a regional, national, and international level, are in their eighth
GLOBAL women's organisation Aurora, in partnership with HSBC, has announced the Manchester Women's Business Event aimed at women entrepreneurs building profitable businesses. Dr Glenda Stone, Aurora Founder and CEO, said: "We've invited top female entrepreneur
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt Developments said there were signs buyer confidence had returned to the market following a lift in sales completions and profits. The Newcastle-based firm said despite testing market conditions during the six months to December 31
ORGANIC food firm the Really Green Grocer is trimming down to concentrate on deliveries. The firm, which sells locally-sourced organic fruit and vegetables, has closed its Smithills shop in Church Road. Owner Sharon Clare will now concentrate on the Organic
COFFEE chain Caffe Nero is to open a second branch in Bolton - as soon as there is some spare property. Company finance director Ben Price, who bought the firm's Deansgate site in 2003, said the location was 'almost perfect' for the company, and that
A CHARITY boss has agreed to take part in a firewalk in a bid to gain support for people with autism. Paul King, chief executive of the Autistic Society in Greater Manchester (ASGMA), said he would 'walk over hot coals' for people affected by autism and
A FAIRTRADE fortnight is to be held in Horwich. The event, from March 6 to March 19, will aim to increase awareness of the Fairtrade mark and encourage people to buy Fairtrade products. Volunteers can organise an information stand at their place of work
A MAN who damaged his council house faces a £250 legal bill. Craig Leach, aged 23, punched and kicked two internal doors at his home in Monks Lane, Bolton, after an argument with his girlfriend. He appeared at Bolton magistrates' court where he was fined
A WOMAN hurled abuse at police officers and dug her fingernails into the hand of a policewoman, a court heard. Naomi Williamson, aged 19, of Brookbottom Road, Radcliffe, admitted charges of public disorder and assaulting a police officer after an incident
A WOMAN suffered a serious head injury and a broken ankle after she plunged from a motorway bridge. She landed on a Rover car travelling along the M60 clockwise at 5pm on Tuesday near Junction 17 at Prestwich. Police received reports that a woman had
SHOPPERS will be greeted by roaming Romeos when they visit Bolton town centre on Saturday. The Romeos dressed in tuxedos will be handing out free chocolate hearts at The Market Place Shopping Centre to get people in the mood for St Valentine's Day. Rod
SHOPPERS will be greeted by roaming Romeos when they visit Bolton town centre on Saturday. The Romeos dressed in tuxedos will be handing out free chocolate hearts at The Market Place Shopping Centre to get people in the mood for St Valentine's Day. Rod
LEIGH Centurions have confirmed that they will play Widnes in a pre-season game on January 2 at Hilton Park, kick off 2pm. Full details for this match and the game against Wigan on Januray 18 will be announced shortly.
TICKETS for Wanderers' UEFA Cup Last 32 match at home to French side Olympique Marseille on Wednesday, February 15, are now on open sale. Tickets are priced at £20 (£17 concessions) in the East and West Stands (down the sides), £15 (£12 concessions) in
WESTHOUGHTON Lions Under-12s beat Crossfields Cobras by 20-8 with tries by Jack McLeish, Peter Wright, Thomas Richardson and Sean Smyth. The Under-10s were also successful accounting for Folly Lane by 32-20. Abbey Jones, Patrick O'Brien and George Burton
PAUL Jewell is hoping star striker Henri Camara can hitch a ride home with returning Wanderers duo El-Hadji Diouf and Abdoulaye Faye and figure for the Latics as soon as possible. Senegal lost to African Nations Cup hosts Egypt on Tuesday but Camara will
STELIOS says Wanderers must revive their Champions League hopes at Arsenal on Saturday. The Greek midfielder is disappointed at how wasteful Wanderers have been in the last two games. Losing winning positions to draw at Portsmouth and at home to Wigan
AFTER 92 years, 51 visits and a bagful of mixed memories, Wanderers fans make their last-ever trip down south to Highbury on February 11. Arsenal are preparing to say goodbye to the famous old ground this season before a short move to Ashburton Grove,
PLAYERS from Wigan Warriors Rugby Club attended a charity night in memory of one of their biggest fans. The sell-out event, at Astley Bridge Conservative Club, was held to honour Gordon Harrison, of Astley Bridge, who died of lung cancer, last October
PUPILS are to get a chance to win a bat signed by England's Ashes heroes - and it's all thanks to a brave Greater Manchester schoolboy. Connor Shaw, from Chorlton, was given the bat by cricket captain Michael Vaughan who made him the Ashes mascot. The
A BOLTON school once labelled a failure by education watchdogs has been named as one of the most improved in the country. Secondary school performance tables published today show that Withins School in Breightmet has doubled its GCSE success rate during
TICKETS are now on sale for a charity concert in aid of Christie Hospital. A Night of Entertainment will be performed at the Dancehouse Theatre in Oxford Road, Manchester on March 5. The production is to feature a gospel choir, cossack dancing and a samba
TWENTY-FOUR hours before hundreds of protesters converged on the town hall, the plans to close Prestwich Arts College and two other Bury schools was top of the agenda at Prestwich Area Board. At a packed meeting at Heaton Park Primary School, headteacher
AN altercation with his father resulted in 20-year-old Michael Gary John Hardman carrying out £629 worth of damage to his parents' house, a court heard. Hardman (20), of Park Lane, Whitefield, admitted causing damage to doors and a wall clock belonging
RAINSOUGH residents celebrated the launch of their new community centre with a variety of activities. More than 150 people took advantage of the free entertainment, demonstrations and buffet laid on to mark the transformation of the former Scout headquarters
A THUG, who subjected a family to racial abuse and violence, has been banned from a housing estate for three years. Nathan Vanden has been made subject of an Anti-Social Behaviour Order. In July last year, Bury magistrates agreed to an emergency interim
HOLOCAUST survivor Ruth Lachs was forced into hiding and separated from her parents at six years old while her brother was sent to his death. Now the Prestwich pensioner has decided to talk about her experiences in a bid to teach a new generation about
THE people have spoken - and, for now at least, council leaders are listening. That was the verdict of campaigners following a dramatic night which saw Prestwich Arts College winning a surprise stay of execution. Pupils, teachers and parents led the fight
Division One B. Elliot 77-16-61 G. Hodson 89-27-62 H. Vogt 77-13-64 L. Harris 84-18-66 K. Hughes 82-16-66 G. Holden 85-17-68 A. Hesling 84-16-68 B. Whiteside 78-9-69 A. Leigh 85-16-69 A. Moore 90-21-69 P. Hughes 82-13-69 P. O'Sullivan 78-9-69 J Eckersley
FC UNITED 0, NELSON 1 (aet): NELSON booked their place in the semi-finals with a stunning last-gasp win over the mighty FC United. In front of over 3,000 fans at Bury's Gigg Lane, Robbie Smith controlled Jason Jones' cross to the back post in the last
LEIGH Centurions will be spending a week in Spain as part of their preparations for the new National League One season. Early in the New Year the senior squad and backroom staff will jet out for a week's warm-weather training before the Northern Rail
LEIGH Centurions boss Tony Benson has added Australian stand-off Julian O'Neill and ex-Wigan and Great Britain legend Andy Gregory to his coaching staff. O'Neill, who has also been made club captain, will take charge of the Under 18s while Gregory is
A YOUTH rugby team is desperately appealing for sponsors to help keep them afloat. The Bolton Mets under-14s rugby league team was founded two years ago in a bid to keep Breightmet youngsters off the streets. During the first few weeks just two boys attended
STUDENTS should be recognised for the work they do in the community, MP David Crausby claimed. The MP for Bolton North-east has tabled a Commons motion thanking students from Bolton who will be taking part in a beach clean at Morecambe Bay next month.
POPULAR hooker Paul Rowley has been rewarded for his long service with a benefit game in the New Year. Rowley, who starts his 14th professional season in 2006, has been granted a fund-raising match against one of his former clubs, Halifax, at Hilton Park
A FOUR-WAY battle is developing for the captaincy of Leigh Centurions next season. Coach Tony Benson sees the role as key one and is prepared to bide his time to ensure he names the right player. Benson says: "I've always been of the opinion that the
HOLY Cross College in Bury is holding an information evening on the degree courses it is now offering. Courses currently run by the college's university centre with Liverpool Hope University include business, education, English literature, health information
THE eighth edition of British Vocational Qualifications will be published next month to provide a reference source for careers advisers, human resource managers, employees, teachers and students. The directory provides up-to-date information on more than
THEY'RE rockin' all over the school in Farnworth - and the teachers could not be happier! In fact, the teachers are making most of the noise at Harper Green School and Arts College. The school boasts a successful band which was originally named the Nellie
TOWN hall bosses are to spend £800,000 demolishing and rebuilding a Bolton library because many elderly and disabled people cannot get into it. Stairs at the entrance to the 118-year-old High Street library in Daubhill have been proving to be too steep
A CRISIS in recruiting lollipop men and women has sparked fears for children's safety on Bolton's roads. There are at least 17 vacancies at schools across the borough and teachers are having to stand in to ensure pupils get to class safely. Bolton Council
A RADCLIFFE park will be one of 17 venues across the UK to play host to the training of the new Green Flag Award judges. The extensive training programme, to be held this month, will be managed by the Civic Trust and Mike Bent, Burys parks and open spaces
SHAKERS 1, RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS 1: Matthew Tipton scored a priceless 87th-minute equaliser for Shakers in their League Two basement clash. Wayne Hatswell's 82nd-minute free-kick looked as though it was going to secure the win for Rushden until Tipton
THE driver of a Citroen Saxo escaped serious injury when the car ploughed through a hedge and landed on its side in a garden. Police were called to Lovers Lane, Atherton, at 4pm on Friday after the car was thought to have clipped a kerb before crashing
A TEENAGER accused of robbery appeared at Liverpool Crown Court after allegedly stealing a cash register and contents belonging to Idris Seedat in Leigh on January 7. Liam Finney, aged 18, of Lime Avenue, Leigh appeared via video link equipment from Forest
A POKER night at an Howe Bridge pub has helped to improve a school's library. The event at the Oak Tree Root to raise funds for St Michael's School raised £573.30, which has been spent on replacing dangerous shelving and extending book space. Thanks go
FIREFIGHTERS are warning smokers not to discard cigarettes after crews tackled three grass fires on Monday night. Firefighters from Hindley, Leigh and Atherton were called to fields off Abbey Road, Westleigh, Engineers Lane in Tyldesley and Bickershaw
AN art exhibition is being held at Prestwich Library, displaying the talents of the Friday Art Club. The group meets on Fridays at the Methodist Church in Whitefield, and their work can be seen at the library at the Longfield Centre. The group's first
HOLDERS Hindsford kick off the defence of the Atherton Charity Cup with a preliminary round game against Hindley Town. This will be played at Atherton Collieries Alder House ground on February 14, kick-off 7.30. Also taking place aty Alder House is the
Nice to see three Tory councillors acting true to form and expecting their own interests in a football match to be put before those of the town they have been elected to serve. I don't think the Wanderers would miss three people amongst the thousands
PLANS are being drawn up to introduce a pilot scheme to treat minor injuries and ailments at Bolton's pharmacies in a bid to reduce the number of accident and emergency visits to the Royal Bolton Hospital. It is hoped the service, which is expected to
PUPILS are to get a chance to win a bat signed by England's Ashes heroes - and it's all thanks to a brave Greater Manchester schoolboy. Connor Shaw, from Chorlton, was given the bat by cricket captain Michael Vaughan who made him the Ashes mascot. The
THEFTS of grid covers from roads have been branded 'potentially fatal'. An operation has been launched in Chorley to catch the thieves, who have been targeting the gully grates. They are being sold to scrapyards for about £1 each, but Chorley Council
NINE police officers in Greater Manchester have been convicted of drink driving in the last 12 months. The officers were all caught behind the wheel while over the legal alcohol limit. It means 2005 was the worst year on record in GMP for officers convicted
MORE than 25,000 runners have enrolled for this summer's BUPA 10K Great Manchester Run - within two weeks of registration being opened. Race Director Charlie Mussett said demand for the race - now in its fourth year - had been "amazing". The race is organised
NEW powers are to be given to Police Communuty Support Officers to tackle low level crime and anti-social behaviour in a move welcomed by Bolton North East MP David Crausby. The PCSOs will be given powers to issue fixed penalty notices for offences such
BOLTON North-east MP David Crausby has added his support to a campaign hoping to highlight the role of the country's carers. Mr Crausby is backing the ITV Who Cares? campaign, which is championing the people who care for their sick, elderly or disabled
CUSTOMERS at the Morrisons supermarket chain have welcomed a ban on smoking in its cafes. Morrisons has three stores in Bolton, in Blackhorse Street in the town centre, Mornington Road in Heaton, and in Harwood. Customers said the move had made a huge
A THIEVING couple who preyed on unsuspecting pensioners have again appeared in court. Josef Byhar and his wife, Kveta Bihariova, both aged 36, faced magistrates in Bolton yesterday and their case was adjourned for pre-sentence reports to be prepared.
MEMBERS of a community centre are half way to raising more than £500,000 to modernise their building. And now they have conscripted the help of world champions Smithills School Brass Band to help raise the rest. The 100-year-old St Helens Road Community
A YOUNG woman died after her car veered into the path of another one coming towards her. Victoria Louise Pearson, aged 22, died four days after the accident in Salford Road, Over Hulton, in November, 2004. An inquest in Bolton heard that no-one could
A ROADSHOW is to be held to highlight the work of businesses set up to address specific needs within the community. Bolton Council has joined forces with Third Sector Enterprises for the event on Friday, at The Learner's Arms training centre, Brownlow
STARING the very real threat of relegation to National Two squarely in the face, Sedgley Park player-coach Tim Fourie still firmly believes his side holds its fate in its own hands, regardless of what the league table and fixture list may suggest. "All
BOLTON Childrens' Workshop will be performing its first ever musical pantomime at the Albert Halls in September. The show will be a devised piece of work and the group is looking for children and adults interested in taking part. For further details contact
Peter Kay has been ranked as an icon of 21st century Britain, a survey has revealed. Along with Little Britain, chavs and the iPod, the Bolton comedian is among the 50 events, people, objects and firms helping to shape who we are this decade. Fear of
A TELEVISION production company is looking for teenagers to appear in a Big Brother-type series. Six young people aged 16 to 17 are being given the opportunity to live in a shared house in Manchester for four weeks. They will be given money to live on
CORONATION Street actor William Roache picked up a cheque for £1,000 for a charity of his choice when he decided to buy a car from Williams Mini in Bolton. Mr Roache, who has played ageing lothario Ken Barlow in Coronation Street since the first episode
VETERAN star Sir Ian McKellen has been named as one of Britains favourite actors in a new poll. He was named as the 10th favourite in a survey commissioned by Londons Old Vic Theatre. The former Bolton School pupil, actor and gay campaigner has appeared
A HOST of comic talent was rewarded at a black-tie event in Manchester hosted by Coronation Street's Bradley Walsh. The star-studded North West Smile Comedy Awards at the Hotel Piccadilly was attended by Street and Hollyoaks actors, as well as Bolton's
A traditional English folk tale forms the basis for the next pantomime from the Victoria Hall ADS. Babes In The Wood, which opens on January 6, has been written by Barry Massey, a member of the society. Barry said: "Doing it this way means that we can
THE cast of Farnworth Little Theatre is enjoying rehearsing the knockabout romp The Servant of Two Masters. The classic Italian comedy, by Carlo Goldini, was developed from the commedia dellarte tradition of the mid-18th century, which contained many
TWO of Bolton's most talented buskers have joined forces to launch a recording career. Nick Bold had been singing and playing his guitar near the Marks and Spencer store in Deansgate for more than five years when rival Linda Jennings arrived on the scene
PETER Kay fans are now able to buy the Bolton comic's latest DVD release. Kay will be hoping that the Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere will emulate the sales success of his previous DVDs which have helped to make him one of the country's highest paid entertainers
CORONATION Street star Andrew Whyment loves soap life so much, he would continue to tread the cobbles even if he won the National Lottery. The actor, from Bradshaw, plays Kirk Sutherland in the long-running series and has become a firm favourite with
A WONDERFUL, heartwarming piece of theatre. Bill Naughton's affectionate 1957 paean to the strength of family and its ability to overcome the social upheavals of the time, is brought brilliantly to life by director Alan Macpherson and a supremely talented
PHOENIX Nights star Justin Moorhouse is to bring his stand-up comedy show to Bolton's Octagon Theatre. Tickets went on sale for his July 8, show - part of the Difficult Second Tour - at the theatre on Friday, and demand is expected to be high. Widely
SOME comedians really were born to make us laugh. A new survey has found Cancerians are the funniest star sign. A study of more than 300 comedy actors and performers revealed the greatest proportion of them were born under the sign of Cancer. Ricky Gervais
BOLTON actor Andy Whyment lost the Soapstar Superstar crown to teenage heart-throb Richard Fleeshman in a Coronation Street derby final. Andy, who plays dopey Kirk Sutherland, was beaten into second place in the live final of the ITV song contest on Saturday
PHOENIX Nights star Paddy McGuinness - Paddy the doorman - is heading to the Monaco Ballroom, Hindley, in the New Year as part of his first national solo tour "The Dark Side". Paddy's appearance at the revamped Monaco on Thursday, February 23, follows
PETER Kay wants to turn his hit TV sitcom Phoenix Nights into a movie. He is thinking about making a film about the social club and its bad-tempered wheelchair-bound owner Brian Potter. But the Bolton-born comic is afraid the big-screen version would
THE next production at Bolton Little Theatre is Ariel Dorfman's exceptional drama Death and the Maiden which takes place in the smaller Forge auditorium. The piece is a moral thriller about a woman, Paulina, who believes that a stranger who comes to her
CORONATION Street actor and Soapstar Superstar runner-up Andy Whyment has been sent a consolation invitation by the Mayor of Bolton. Andy, who plays dopey Kirk Sutherland in the popular soap, lost out to fellow Street star Richard Fleeshman in the final
CLAIMS that Bolton-born Danny Jones is about to leave chart topping band McFly to go solo have been dismissed. The revelation that Danny, aged 19, was to leave the band was reported in Monday's Sun newspaper. But a spokesman for the band said there was
ARE you a young person who dreams of becoming an actor and following in the footsteps of local successes such as Christopher Eccleston, Paul Nicholls and Sir Ian McKellen? If the answer is yes, then Bolton's award-winning Octagon Theatre is offering you
A FILM starring schoolboy actor Oliver Hill beat competition from 2,000 other movies to be selected for the tenth Manchester International Short Film Festival. Eight-year-old Oliver was dubbed a mini Robert De Niro by filmmakers after his performance
MORE than 12 months after his death, the talents of Bolton steeplejack star Fred Dibnah are winning more fans than ever. Satellite TV channel UKTV History has been broadcasting Fred Dibnah Sundays with popular back-to-back broadcasts of some of his best-known
THE stars were out in force at Farnworth Veterans Club. Not only was comedian Peter Kay there, but so was pop singer Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of pop band Texas. Veterans club members cancelled their traditional Remembrance Sunday band concert in
TONY Christie's single Is This The Way To Amarillo was the best selling song of 2005. The crooner, who teamed up with Bolton comedian Peter Kay, beat the Christmas number one -That's My Goal - by X-Factor winner Shayne Ward, into second place. McFly,
PAUL Jewell insists that his side's performances against Wanderers this season highlights the progress Wigan have made. Although the game was "too scrappy and disjointed" for him, the Latics boss praised the way his side face up to what was a tough challenge
TEENAGER Hannah Groom just cannot get enough of The Twits. So much so that the 14-year-old Withins School pupil has seen the production based on Roald Dahl's children's story six times. She was there when the curtain came down on The Octagon's last performance
THE Arctic Monkeys swung into Manchester at the weekend - and showed just how hot they were. The band's debut album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not' is the fastest selling debut album ever, reportedly selling more than the rest of the top
From the Guide files of Friday, January 25, 1980: EMPLOYEES at Prestwich Post Office said goodbye to one of their colleagues with a silver tea service and cheque. Postman Frederick Banks (65) completed 25 years on the round and hung up his bag to take
A BRICKLAYER enjoyed a 'special' retirement as he said goodbye to two jobs. James Barnes (60), of Rainsough Avenue, Prestwich, hung up his trowel after 26 years as a brickie for Bury Council and also bade farewell to the Prestwich section of the Special
NORTH-west charities have until the end of the month to join the contest for cash awards from the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Applications can be made until February 28 for the Everybody Counts Awards, which offer prizes of £2,000 to chartered
BOLTON North-east MP David Crausby has urged companies to enter the annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards, which close on March 1. The awards programme aims to identify best practice among UK manufacturers. Each company taking part is given a free tailored
AN award-winning guesthouse has been held up by the government as 'a shining example' of local businesses supporting local suppliers. Jumbles Country Park Guest House in Bromley Cross was set up four years ago by Lesley and Colin Sobey, with the aid of
ROOFTEC Rangers under 11s have made a 'star' signing to enable them to take part in a end-of-season tournament. The youngsters, who are currently top of Section B of the Bolton and Bury Junior Football League and play their home matches at Captain's Clough
PRESTWICH "old boy" Harold Rose is looking to get in touch with old school friends and residents. Mr Rose lived in Prestwich in the 1930s and attended the old National Elementary School, later Hope Park School. He was one of the first pupils of Heys Senior
A NEW scheme has been launched to help local people maximise their job opportunties in advance of the opening of a new retail park. There will be hundreds of vacancies when work is completed this spring on the complex at the former First Bus depot site
A GUIDE reader is trying to find out information on the former Dye and Bleach Works in Prestwich Clough park. Mr Paul Duxbury said his great grandfather Thomas Delaney worked there for 50 years, between 1910 and 1960. He would like to hear from any readers
PRESTWICH Heritage Society is appealing for old pictures of Prestwich. The group is seeking photographs of distinguishing locations in the village, well-known buildings and landmarks to add to their collection.Anyone who can help should contact vice-chairman
THE first ethical business loan fund in the region has been launched by a Bolton business support agency. The North-west Ethical Fund has been set up by Business Finance North-west, the trading arm of Bolton Business Ventures, the startup and development
From the Guide files of Friday, January 11, 1980: ROTARY'S reindeer managed to raise £525 for charity. The Rotary Club of Prestwich and Whitefield toured the area before Christmas with their festive sleigh and collected cash for local good causes. l A
From the Guide files of Friday, November 16, 1979: ACTRESS Joan Collins starred in her sister's creation The Bitch at the Mayfair Cinema in Whitefield. Joan's sister, Jackie, was the family's author and the X-rated film was based on her popular novel.
From the Guide files of Friday, June 15, 1979: SCHOOLBOY Andrew May (15), lived every footballer's dream by playing at Wembley Stadium. Andrew, a pupil at St Peter's Grammar School, Prestwich, was included in the English Schoolboys team against West Germany
From the Guide files of Friday, May 18, 1979: EIGHT parishioners of Stand All Saints Church were preparing to walk the Pennine Way to raise money for the church restoration fund. Supporters were asked to purchase draw tickets which enabled them to predict
FRANK Foo Foo Lammar was set to perform at Heaton Park Workingmen's Club. The drag artist was special guest star at a grand charity concert, donations of 50p were requested for entrance: : FROM the Guide files of November 28, 1980. * PHILIPS High School
A BISCUIT tin full of letters from a wife to her soldier husband throughout the Second World War has been found at a house in Whitefield. Nicky Hypolite, from Avondale Road, discovered the box in the attic. Rather than discard it, the letters, dating
From the Guide files of Friday, May 11, 1979: PLAYERS at Sedgley Park Rugby Club succeeded in making the longest try in the world, and were hoping it would officially be recognised in the record books. The 15 men smashed the existing record of 680 miles
From the Guide files of Friday, January 18, 1980: TWO Whitefield firemen received medals for long service and good conduct. Fireman Joseph Hackney, of Rochford Avenue, and sub-officer Lawrence Smith, of Kenmore Close, accepted their awards from the Lord
A TENANT was in dispute with the council over damage caused by contractors working on the roof. Workmen began re-roofing the home of Mr Keith Morton and his family, at The Meadows, Prestwich, when their actions caused the ceiling in two bedrooms to cave
From the Guide files of Friday, March 21, 1980: TOBY the Tomcat won a selection of prizes at the Lancashire Cat Show, including first in the Best Household Pet section and Best Coat. Toby belonged to Heather Milligan, of Tulle Court, Prestwich and this
Taken from the Guide files of Friday, April 11, 1980: CORONATION Street star Peter Adamson (Len Fairclough) saw his son Richie marry a Prestwich lass. The wedding took place at Walmersley Parish Church, in Bury, between Richie and Miss Paula Watkiss,
WANDERERS boss Sam Allardyce has thrown his weight behind a campaign for a maternity super-centre at Royal Bolton Hospital. Big Sam says he is committed to the Bolton Evening News' Back The Baby Unit campaign after maternity staff saved the life of his
ONE of the most senior health chiefs in Bolton has put his support behind our Back the Baby Unit campaign. Kevin Snee, chief executive of the Primary Care Trust - which manages community health care in Bolton and hands government funding to the Royal
WHEN Daniel Northmore was a child, his regular visits to hospital made his life a misery. The 18-year-old suffers from a rare genetic condition that has left him physically and mentally disabled, with a weakened immune system, and in need of frequent
Taken from the Prestwich and Whitefield Guide files of September 5, 1980: SUPERSTAR Fred Hinson earned himself the title of "the OAP's Elvis Presley" after winning the regional final of a talent contest. Mr Hinson (66) won the local Golden Years Award
THE boss of Bolton's maternity unit says women are safe to give birth there - even though an investigation is under way into the deaths of three mothers. Gail Naylor, head of midwifery at the Royal Bolton Hospital, stressed that staff at all levels were
From the Guide files of Friday, February 1, 1980: TEACHER Mick Corrigan (29) won a gold sovereign for his pub sign painting. Mr Corrigan, of Knowle Drive, Prestwich, painted the sign for the Hen and Chickens, Bolton in the Greenall Whitley "Paint a Pub
MIDWIVES, nurses and children's doctors at the Royal Bolton Hospital are supporting the Bolton Evening News' Back The Baby Unit campaign. Staff from the neo-natal unit have added their backing to hundreds of other people in the borough who have filled
THE secretary of the Old Standian's Association is looking for help in compiling a history of the group. The association celebrates its centenary next year and Mr Tony Wilding is currently researching the past 100 years. Despite Stand Grammar School being
THE cash-strapped Bolton charity which helps blind and visually-impaired children across the country is facing 2006 with renewed hope. A remarkable public response has meant Vision Aid has more time to come up with a rescue package. And Lesley Green,
From the Guide files of Friday, January 4, 1980: OIL rig workers kindly donated £6,000 to Nazareth House in Prestwich. The money was raised by workers on the Piper oil platform in the North Sea to buy presents for needy children. l PRESTWICH mother, Susan
From the Guide files of Friday, March 7, 1980: CORONATION Street star Elsie Tanner opened a fashion show held by the Brookvale Aid Committee. The event was held at the Longfield Suite in Prestwich. l A PUBLIC inquiry began into the proposed closure of
From the Guide files of Friday, June 1, 1979: SELF-EMPLOYED chartered accountant Mr Len Fish appeared on the Jimmy Tarbuck quiz show, Winner Takes All. Mr Fish, of Park Road, Prestwich, stood to win £1,000 from the show and the chance to reappear on future
From the Guide files of Thursday, April 12, 1979: SEDGLEY Park Rugby Club were planning to "try" and get in the Guinness Book of Records by scoring the longest try in the world. Players hoped to beat the current world record of 631 miles with a new distance
A FIVE-storey block of 11 apartments is to replace a historic lodge in Prestwich. Planners have given the go-ahead for the new properties to be built on the site of Heaton Lodge, at an entrance to Heaton Park off Bury Old Road. The lodge was a former
From the Guide Files of Friday, May 4, 1979: Conservative Party Leader Margaret Thatcher made a visit to Prestwich in the run-up to the General Election. She delivered a campaign speech highlighting freedom under the law and basic values of society, to
AS one of the many 'lollipop men' working in the Bolton area, I think that the Bolton Evening News owes us an apology for the article in last Tuesday's paper on the 'lollipop lady crisis'! Norman R Johnson St Bees Road Bolton
I REFER to the article in the Bolton Evening News, January 27, '£1.8m of council tax is spent on pensions', which informed readers that only 2.1 per cent of Bolton's annual £88m raised through council tax is spent on public sector workers' pensions. You
I COULDN'T agree more with the recent letters regarding a roller skating rink. When I was young we had places to go every night of the week - The Navada, The Empress, The Playmate, St Dominic's Youth Club - many a friendship was formed at the Navada.
DR James and I may diagree about wind farms, but I fully agree with his views on supermarket surgeries. We do not need them, nor want them! What we do want are surgeries that open longer, and at weekends and holidays, and GPs to be on call at all times
SEDGLEY PARK 29 BEDFORD 45: Tigers let a substantial first-half advantage slip out of their hands as they went from 26 - 10 in front to lose by an equally heavy score on Saturday. Bedford Tries by De Jager, Feeley, and Albinson helped put them in command
WHITEFIELD-based rugby league outfit Swinton Lions have added two more faces to their 2006 squad. In come stand off/loose forward Martin Moana, the Lions' first Antipodean for two years, who moves to Park Lane from Doncaster, while former Swinton Academy
TIGER Tim Fourie takes his charges to Robin Hood country on Saturday in search of a win at Ireland Avenue. Nottingham, who beat Sedgley 12-29 at Park Lane in just the second game of the season, currently sit comfortably in mid-table, with a Powergen National
PERTEMP BEES 12, SEDGLEY PARK 6: Two sides facing the drop fought out a dour game with few chances created by either, with the Bees grabbing the win five minutes into injury time, as the Tigers showed yet again an inability to close out a game writes
NOTTINGHAM 23, SEDGLEY PARK 16: A continuing inability to stamp their mark on a game in the third quarter, together with an inspired change of strip at half-time by the Nottingham coaching staff, condemned Park to defeat number 11, the only crumb of comfort
THE Lancashire Knockout Cup first round draw paired together local cricket teams in two of the ties on Sunday, May 21. Greenmount entertain Standish while Walshaw are at home to Little Lever. In the second round on Sunday, June 18, Walkden will travel
PUPILS are to get a chance to win a bat signed by England's Ashes heroes - and it's all thanks to a brave Greater Manchester schoolboy. Connor Shaw, from Chorlton, was given the bat by cricket captain Michael Vaughan who made him the Ashes mascot. The
WHO plays: Where and when! April Sunday 23: Astley Bridge v Kearsley; Bradshaw v Egerton; Eagley v Farnworth SC; Farnworth v Westhoughton; Horwich v Greenmount; Little Lever v Heaton; Walkden v Tonge. Saturday 29: Egerton v Walkden; Farnworth SC v Little
A CANNABIS factory was set up at a Bury house using equipment worth £1,000, a court has heard. Bury magistrates were told that Michael John Green had set up the operation to provide himself with supplies of the drug because he said he could not afford
THIRTY-two cars were seized by police in a six-hour crackdown on illegal motorists last week. Road blocks were set up outside Aldi in Bell Lane, Bury, last Wednesday to target people using uninsured and untaxed vehicles, or driving without a valid licence
A SHELTER has been set up by police community support officers in Bury to help curb youth nuisance. The shelter, the first of its kind, has been installed in Hoyle Park, off Huntley Mount Road, and aims to provide young people with a place to meet and
TAXPAYERS could face a five per cent rise in their council tax bills together with cuts in services across the borough. The figures were revealed at Prestwich and Bury West area boards on Monday evening, the first of the budget roadshows across Bury designed
HOLDERS Hindsford kick off the defence of the Atherton Charity Cup with a preliminary round game against Hindley Town. This will be played at Atherton Collieries Alder House ground on February 14, kick-off 7.30. Also taking place aty Alder House is the
IT was business as usual for a popular Holcombe Brook newsagents despite its storeroom being gutted in a fierce early morning blaze. Flames destroyed the backroom of The Brook newsagents on the Holcombe Brook precinct last Friday in a fire which is believed
SHAKERS 1, RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS 1: Matthew Tipton scored a priceless 87th-minute equaliser for Shakers in their League Two basement clash. Wayne Hatswell's 82nd-minute free-kick looked as though it was going to secure the win for Rushden until Tipton
BRISTOL ROVERS 1, SHAKERS 0: Chris Casper believed relegation-threatened Shakers were unlucky not to leave the Memorial Stadium with at least a point following their 1-0 defeat. Casper said: "I thought we definitely deserved a point and after speaking
THREE jobs, and one manager in demand . . . Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce is clearly a man with a massive decision to make writes Marc Iles Like a poker player deciding which cards to discard, Big Sam could soon face a career-defining choice between his
ANDREW Cahn has been named as new chief executive of UK Trades & Investment, the government body that promotes British companies abroad. Mr Cahn, aged 54, is currently director of government and industry affairs at British Airways in Uxbridge. He
BUSINESS failures in the North-west rose by 13 per cent in 2005 compared to 2004, according to the latest figures from business information specialist Equifax. This reflects an increase in failures in most northern regions, with the North-east suffering
LAW firm Keoghs has added a new dimension to its debt recovery team with the appointment of recoveries specialist Robert Barnard. Mr Barnard has spent more than 15 years in the sector and he will take up the role of head of debt recovery. He joins Keoghs
LOW-cost airline Ryanair posted a rise in third quarter profits on Monday despite soaring fuel costs. The Dublin-based firm said net profits, after exceptional items, lifted from 34.8 million euros (£23.8 million) to 36.8 million euros (£25.1 million)
TWO Bolton finance companies are on a roll this week after announcing a groundbreaking partnership. Accountancy firm Affordable Accounts has revealed plans to hand over its payroll processing service to specialist firm PAYEpeople. Westhoughton-based PAYEpeople
YOUNGSTERS are being given lessons in the danger of fire in a bid to curb hooligan attacks on firefighters. They are also being told of the risks involved in playing or swimming in open water - and in stealing cars and setting fire to them. Firefighters
A CAR and a Transit van were involved in a motorway crash on Tuesday morning. There were delays on the M61 Northbound near Junction 6 the Reebok Stadium shortly after 8am when a Honda Accord and the van crashed off the carriageway on to the embankment
A HOST family is needed for a 17-year-old Norwegian girl on an exchange visit to Bolton. Due to a change in circumstances, the teenager, who is studying at a local college as part of a cultural and educational exchange organised by the International Student
CUSTOMERS at the Morrisons supermarket chain have welcomed a ban on smoking in its cafes. Morrisons has three stores in Bolton, in Blackhorse Street in the town centre, Mornington Road in Heaton, and in Harwood. Customers said the move had made a huge
A ROADSHOW is to be held to highlight the work of businesses set up to address specific needs within the community. Bolton Council has joined forces with Third Sector Enterprises for the event on Friday, at The Learner's Arms training centre, Brownlow
A hunt for Britain's oldest boiler has ended with the discovery of a gas model in Manchester nicknamed Bryan still in working order after 45 years. Energy company Powergen tracked down the Vulcan Number 3 boiler to a house in Manchester and is now examining
A CURRY house owner who dumped bags of rotting rubbish outside a rival takeaway has been given an 80-hour community punishment order. Ishrad Ali, aged 44, who owned the Curry Cottage in Albert Road, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to three fly-tipping offences
LEIGH Centurions beat Widnes Vikings 24 - 10 in a pre-season friendly at The Coliseum on Monday. Triy scorers were: Tommy Grundy (2), Lee Greenwood and Scott Grix. It was the first of at least five meetings between the two sides in the calendar year as
THREE of last year's senior squad, not retained by Leigh Centurions, have found other clubs. Centre Rob Jackson has reportedly joined the growing contingent of ex-Hilton Park players at Whitehaven; Chris Percival, who didn't figure at all last season
WANDERERS trio of El-Hadji Diouf, Abdoulaye Faye and Jay Jay Okocha should be back from Africa for the Arsenal game. Both Senegal and Nigeria lost at the semi-final stage of the African Nations Cup on Tuesday night, although all three failed to start.
AARON Heremaia's Italian girlfriend has rescued the Leigh career of the former Junior Kiwi and Maori international. The scrum-half's original work permit application was turned down by the Department of Employment because, they claimed, he did not meet
FORMER Wanderers striker Michael Ricketts is convinced Steve Cotterill can help him rediscover the form that earned him a £3.5million move to the Premiership three years ago. The former Middlesbrough striker, on loan from Leeds United, scored on his home
