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Featuring an unorthodox line-up of bass, saxophone and drums, Colin formed the group Back Door in 1969 with Tony Hicks (NOT from The Hollies) and Ron Aspery. Their fusion of jazz and blues was unique and as well as recording four albums, they toured

Yes, you’re right. Mott is what Glam Rockers Mott The Hoople became after the departure of a couple of well-known members. Overend Watts, Dale Griffin and Morgan Fisher decided to carry on and recruited Ray Major and Nigel Benjamin to complete the

Nico Tamburella is an Italian Rock guitarist who settled in London about five years ago. His song ‘We Will Win’ was featured on the soundtrack of the movie ‘TheBratz’. Thanks to the success of that, he built his own recording studio and formed Nico

A first time release on CD for this Rock’n’Roll Spectacular, featuring some very special guests. This show was a unique night-long concert filmed for video release and was hosted by Rick, along with his band which included former Arrows’ Alan Merrill

Another album’s worth of good-time boogie recorded live during late 2005 and early 2006. The original King Earl Boogie Band was formed by Paul King and Colin Earl, who were founder members – along with Ray Dorset – of Mungo Jerry. Paul retired from

WRESTLING fans were in their element as a popular show came to town. Hundreds turned out to cheer — and jeer — as the All Star Superslam Wrestling tour visited The Albert Halls in Bolton. The audience was on its feet as their favourite stars battled

A MURDER inquiry has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a popular beauty spot. Police were called to a car park off Moor Road, near to Anglezarke Reservoir, shortly before 10am this morning. A man in his 30s had

STAFF and customers at First Choice Holiday Supermarket at the Middlebrook retail park donned fireman’s hats and raised cash for The Firefighters’ Charity. They were raising money for Steve Morris, a firefighter with Bolton Central, who suffered

RUGBY LEAGUE: Karl Pryce is desperate to put his injury nightmare behind and show Wigan fans what they have missed. The 22-year-old centre did not play at all last season after being plagued by a recurring foot injury he picked at rugby union’s Gloucester

Leigh Centurions legend Bill Kindon has died, aged 80. He was a terrific winger who scored 149 tries in 259 appearances between 1949 and 1959. Kindon later served on the coaching staff at Leigh and was later secretary of the Past Players Association.

A HAIRDRESSER is still cutting it in Bolton after 50 years in the business. Maurice Foster is celebrating five decades of hairdressing and his 65th birthday this week — and has no plans to retire. The veteran barber has run Foster’s

WESTHOUGHTON Cricket Club is holding its annual meeting on Friday February 13, at 8pm

THE Goldline Trophy second semi-final between Stoneclough and Euxton Villa has been postponed for a fourth time and is rescheduled for next Monday at Chorley, kick-off 7.30pm.

A music night will be held at Golborne Sports and Social Club on Friday, February 27 to raise funds for Golborne Cricket Club’s 50th anniversary year. For details and tickets contact Dave Kelly on 07774 134352 or Graham Marston on 07960 797313.

BOXERS from Amir Khan’s Gloves gym were in superb form over the weekend with a clean sweep of victories. Reece Jones, aged 11, and Curtis Waugh, 12, made winning starts to their amateur careers in Windermere, while, on the same bill, 23-year-old Simon

Prostar Leagues, a company specialising in the organisation of small-sided football, are starting a six-a-side league this month at Sharples Leisure Centre on Sunday evenings. The league will be launched by Ian Rush, who has agreed to support the Prostar

DEANE climbed off the bottom of the Premier Division when they won the bottom-of-the-table clash with T&S North West. Deane clinched their first points of the season to leapfrog the opponents with a resounding 6-1 victory. The win had been long overdue

CHEW Moor Brook suffered their first defeat of the season in the Lancashire Amateur League Division One at promotion-chasing Howe Bridge Mills in a match of few chances. The third-placed home side took the lead shortly before half-time from a well-worked

CASTLE Hill’s hopes of promotion to the Lancashire Amateur League Premier Division were hit by their heaviest defeat of the season. The Bolton side, who had previously only lost once in the league, started brightly, but the home side went in front against

WYRESDALE inflicted a first defeat of the season on Old Blackburnians. It was a stirring show by the Bolton team who had only 11 fit players, forcing them to draft in a third team player as sub and bring manager Aamar Ahmed out of retirement to sit on

BSF Over-35s league DOBBIES B moved five points clear at the top of Division One with a 3-0 victory over below-strength Dobbies C. Gary Davenport, Alan Truelove and man-of-the-match Stuart Marsden hit the goals which saw them move clear at the top

EDUCATION bosses have failed to reduce the number of “drop-outs” in Bolton in the last four years, figures show. There were 5,000 young people, aged 16 to 24 classed as NEET — not in employment, education or training — in 2003 and there was no

STEVE Wigley was resting up on a sandy beach in Jamaica when he got a call from Gary Megson, asking him to join the first team staff at Wanderers. The former Southampton and Aldershot boss was enjoying a summer holiday with his family – planning

DESTRUCTION of wildlife habitat means a familiar garden bird is up to 60 per cent less likely to be seen in some parts of Bolton, a new survey has revealed. The common house sparrow is now much likely to be seen in the north of Bolton than in the south

IF you like funk and soul music you will love the Octagon’s latest feelgood production. Up Against The Wall tells the story of the band The Emperors of Funk, who had a hit single in the 1970s but are still treading the boards as a one hit wonder

MATTY Taylor thinks Gary Megson will eventually win over his detractors by getting results. The abuse aimed at the manager on Wednesday night was conspicuous by its absence after a dramatic victory over Spurs on Saturday. And the winger does not expect

To kick things off, try these silver mesh peep-toe heels at £80 from Moda in Pelle. Cut outs are massive this season so these are bang on trend. The black trim adds a further dimension to the shoe meaning you can either wear them dressed up

WANDERERS have failed in their attempts to sign Sporting Lisbon’s Miguel Veloso. Bolton are understood to have lodged a £13.5million bid for the 22-year-old midfielder. But the Portugese international's agent said Veloso would be staying

If you have a fashion conscience then you’ll be thinking about going organic this season. Why not try the new Warehouse Cares label? Made from organic cotton and linen, grown naturally without the use of any chemicals or pesticides and is approved

GARY Megson admitted he made a ‘huge error’ by calling his own supporters pathetic. The manager hit back at the Wanderers boo-boys after being subjected to a torrent of abuse against Blackburn in midweek. Whites fans turned on Megson after seeing Bolton

Whether you’re hitting the town with the girls this Valentine’s, or have a big date planned, Katie Lucas gives you her top beauty tips for ensuring all eyes are on you… Chances are your skin will be looking a bit winter ravaged by now, so it’s

SKATERS will be able to roll down memory lane when new roller skating sessions are introduced in Westhoughton. Town councillors have agreed to help fund a roller disco to offer people a fun and healthy activity in the area. It follows on from a successful

Tough guys were reduced to screams of pain when they had their bodies waxed to raise money for children with a rare skin condition. About 20 men volunteered to have their backs, chests and legs waxed in the name of charity on Saturday.

MORE than 50,000 tonnes of garden and kitchen waste is set to be turned into compost in Bolton each year if plans for a new plant is given approval. Rubbish such as grass cuttings and fruit and vegetable peel will be transported from the kerbside of

10 YEARS AGO From the Evening News February 2, 1999 PRIME Minister Tony Blair had Bolton’s job loss crisis staring him in the face when three copies of the Bolton Evening News were laid under his nose on the Cabinet table. Bolton South MP Brian

BEER drinkers in Bolton had the definitive guide to where the best could be imbibed. In February, 1989, the local branch of The Campaign for Real Ale launched Beer in Bolton, a booklet listing more than 150 pubs in the borough which serve the genuine

AMIR Khan's bout with Marco Antonio Barrera is in jeopardy after the Mexican great suffered a cut in a warm-up bout on Saturday. Former three-weight world champion Barrera was butted by late substitute Freudis Rojas in his home town of Jalisco, before

KEVIN Davies has promised supporters he will not be stepping off the Wanderers roller coaster any time soon. Linked with a move to Manchester City over the weekend, the newly-installed skipper has pledged to stay and finish the job he started in such

LAST Monday’s issue of this newspaper carried two reports that showed Bolton people care deeply about dreadful events far away from home. The same weekend saw more than 1,000 people gathered in Victoria Square on Saturday to protest about Israel’s attacks

A SLOGAN from a distant era is making a comeback in these troubled economic times — “Make-Do And Mend”. Expect to hear it more and more as the UK’s unemployment totals increase in the recession and people seek inspiration from the past. Already, an

WOMEN are being urged to sign up for this year’s Race for Life. The 2009 event was being launched today and 3,000 people are needed to take part in the two races at Leverhulme Park on Sunday, July 5. Last year, 2,986 women joined in to raise more than

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp has leapt to the defence of Gary Megson. Sections of Wanderers fans turned on their own manager following the 2-2 draw at Blackburn in midweek. Redknapp has been shocked by the reaction of the Bolton supporters – and urged

SHOCKING inequalities continue to exist in the health of Bolton residents, depending on where they live, how wealthy they are and their ethnic background. A new report by NHS Bolton’s director of public health, Jan Hutchinson, shows people living in

A MAN and a woman arrested when police swooped on a suspected drugs den have been bailed by police. Officers from the Bolton West Neighbourhood Team executed a drugs warrant in Gargrave Avenue, Johnson Fold, on Friday morning. The house was searched

FORGER Shaun Greenhalgh gets more interesting by the minute. He has written to this newspaper from prison to complain bitterly about the way he and his Bromley Cross family members were portrayed in a BBC “drama documentary” — The Antiques

SIX people were dramatically freed from a lift after reports that a fire had started while they were trapped inside. Parishioners from Bolton Parish Church were on their way to a meeting in the parish hall, off Churchgate, at about 1pm on Sunday

ACCOUNTANTS have a lot to answer for in the world of employment. I was startled to see the other day that the very successful Tesco supermarket company wants the government to reform the UK’s retirement rules so that final salary pension payouts can

FIREFIGHTERS had to cut free a four-year-old girl from a baby’s bath chair after she sat in it and got stuck. Dion Williams was being bathed with her baby brother, Kendrick, at their home in Cross Street, Farnworth, on Friday. As the children’s grandmother

LAST year the women on Bolton did the town proud. Almost 3,000 stepped into their running shoes to complete the Cancer Research Race For Life. Some had successfully battled the disease themselves, others ran in memory of lost loved ones. Whatever their

IN faltering economic times, it makes sense to devise a scheme which could benefit two distinct groups: homebuyers and estate agents. Bolton Council’s proposal to lend cash to those struggling to get on to the property ladder is an obvious boon for would-be

CLLR Cliff Morris is an important man in town who fills two part-time, public service positions that now pay him a considerable combined “wage” each year. He is the Labour leader of Bolton Council and is also chairman of the Royal Bolton Hospital NHS

NEW club skipper Kevin Davies rescued Wanderers with a winner three minutes from time in a dramatic five-goal thriller at the Reebok. There was a feeling of déjà-vu as the Whites somehow conspired to let Spurs back into the game after going

MY inner Luddite is not surprised that “personal digital disorder” is creating problems for future historians and families. As I have said before, memories are easier to stir if photographic prints can be removed from shoe boxes, dusted down

CASH-STRAPPED house- hunters struggling to buy a home could be given an interest-free loan by Bolton Council. It is one of the suggestions being put forward by chief executive Sean Harriss in a far-reaching report which aims to help drag Bolton

I AM writing to support Macmillan Cancer Support’s campaign to freeze out fuel poverty for cancer patients. Rising fuel prices have affected many of us, but for cancer patients the effects can be even more keenly felt. Spending longer periods at home

UniBond League round-up LEIGH Genesis were stung by a late winner from one of their old boys as they crashed to a 2-1 defeat to Worksop Town at Stainton Park. On a run of seven straight defeats, they appeared to have earned a point when Chris Thompson

Vodkat NW Counties Round-up THERE was disappointment but no shame in LR going down 2-1 to AFC Fylde at Crilly Park on Saturday. The Vodkat NW Counties Premier Division big spenders are hot favourites for promotion to the UniBond League, but Rovers

AS the parent of someone with autism, I’m deeply concerned by the postcode lottery of services for the half a million children and adults with the condition in the UK. It is simply unacceptable that people affected by autism struggle to access the help

SO Steve Jones believes we should have joined the euro years ago, even though we have enjoyed 10 years of beneficial exchange rates. Now that the pound has fallen to parity with the euro, he is whingeing about the cost of his holiday. Clearly, there

I TOTALLY agree with R Harrod’s letter, “Parking on pavements is a danger” (January 29). As a mother, I am always telling my children to stay on the paths, but every day walking to and from school I am forced to walk in the roads because I can’t get

I AGREE with every word that Maurice Lawson has written, “Unhappy with development at old graveyard” (January 30), about Lee Lane United Reformed Church graveyard. I too had relatives buried there — but then, since I’m related to Maurice, I would, wouldn

I WOULD like to tell you about an incident that happened last Wednesday in the Stoneclough area. As usual, I was walking my Yorkshire terrier, Alfie, when I he was attacked by an unleashed English bull terrier. These dogs are bred to fight, which was

WHY, with a performance much better than some, was skating actress Gemma Bissix voted off Dancing On Ice? Probably because she confessed to having Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson as the person she would most like to meet. What parent in their right

UP until four years ago, many areas of the town had direct bus services to and from Manchester. These included routes 8, 9, 12, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 36, 37, 38, 68, 94 and 127. This meant that, from Bolton town centre alone, there were about 32 buses

I read Mr Ibrahim’s letter, “Racist term is not just a word” (January 29), with absolute disgust. Is he saying that he would condone violence towards anyone who referred to a Pakistani as a Paki? I think he is. My husband was born in Britain from

AT the beginning of the week, I stepped out on to my ungritted street and slipped on the ice and hurt my knee. I saw quite a few people tottering down the road on my way into town and suddenly thought: why doesn’t the council, as it does in Manchester

HAIRDRESSER John McLoughlin has extended his cutting and styling skills worldwide — by producing sets of instructional DVDs. Now thousands of people are learning how to cut and style hair around the world, thanks to the Egerton salon owner. For when

KEVIN Price celebrated his 51st birthday with a group of friends — in a fun-filled children’s play centre! Guests at the party could dive into pools full of multi-coloured balls and whizz down a large three-lane astroslide at Wobbly Bob’s in Farnworth

Luton 1, Bury 2 BURY turned up the heat on the League Two leaders when they came from behind to clinch a 2-1 win at Luton. The Hatters took the lead against the run of play with a 35th-minute strike by Asa Hall and things looked grim for the Shakers

KEVIN Nolan has spoken emotionally of the sadness and disappointment surrounding his shock transfer to Newcastle. The former Wanderers captain left the Reebok for Tyneside last Friday in a £4million deal that was completed less than 48 hours after he

WANDERERS have made an 11th hour improved bid to sign Portugal international Miguel Veloso. The club have upped their original offer to £13.5million in the hope of tempting the Sporting Lisbon playmaker to the Premier League. Although Gary Megson claimed

Leigh Centurions 0 Wigan Warriors 32 LEIGH and Wigan rivalry was firmly put back on the rugby league map following a full-blooded friendly at the Centurions Sports Village Stadium. Respective coaches Neil Kelly and Brian Noble were pleased with what

SEBASTIEN Puygrenier’s opening goal against Spurs on Saturday was Wanderers’ 4,000th in top flight football. The club’s first-ever goal in the old First Division was scored by Kenny Davenport, and was also the first scored in the newly-formed Football

THEY got it wrong when they said Mr Bolton Wanderers had left for Newcastle United – he’s right here, and now wearing the captain’s armband. Kevin Nolan’s departure on Friday was significant enough that Gary Megson was forced to call a team meeting with

The guessing and conjecture is now over as both Dave Matsos and Paul Thompson have named their final four recruits to their respective All-Star rosters and each have gone with heavyweight finals signings. Dave Matsos has completed his Northern

by Keith Thompson THE omens for Gary Megson did not look good when this game kicked off. Stoke had secured an unlikely win against our millionaire neighbours from Eastlands and joined us on 24 points. For Bolton fans, there was no Christmas. However

Phoenix 2 Nottingham Panthers 4A second period that ended in controversy after going Phoenix' way, and a third period fightback by the Nottingham Panthers that included an own goal were the main talking points from a rumbustuous, see-saw game on