MEMBERS of a Westhoughton Church have moved to a temporary new home after their building was vandalised. The Church of the Nazarene at Church Street, had all of its windows in the church and hall smashed in the attack two weeks ago. The church was already
A COUNCILLOR fears a planning application near the controversial Turton Heights "Birtenshaw" estate could lead to more development. An application has been put in to build a bungalow on land at The Gatehouse, Turton Road, Bradshaw. But Bromley Cross Tory
SPEED trap cameras could be moved after a storm of protest from residents. Bolton Council has pledged to review the position of two cameras. As reported in the BEN, Crompton Way resident Stephanie Stone criticised the council after a camera was placed
ELTON are looking to prove that last season's Cross Cup triumph was no flash in the pan. The Bury side were never looked on as cup favourites in what was only their second Bolton Association campaign but they quickly became a force to be reckoned with
HUNDREDS of Bolton homeowners will be told to dig up part of their garden - because they don't own it! Council chiefs are to get tough with residents who have built over service strips for gas, electricity and water supplies. The homes affected are mainly
By Peter Stafford ONLY two weeks into a new season and already no shortage of points for discussion. No shortage of points for Westhoughton either, thanks to a definitive captain's contribution from Mike Crookson, who won the first match almost single
FILM fans in Bolton can look forward to a brighter future following the purchase of the Cannon on Bradshawgate by ABC Cinemas. The Bradshawgate cinema is one of 90 traditional high street cinemas sold by Virgin to reborn company ABC. The company is now
LABOUR politicians in Bolton West have stepped up their campaign against the controversial Red Moss supertip plans - in direct opposition to their party's ruling group on Bolton Council. Bolton West Constituency Labour Party workers renewed their commitment
SIR: As secretary to the Bolton Youth Choir may I simply add to your report of our 10th Anniversary Concert (BEN, April 29) that the "angelic singing" and commitment of the singers were due in no small way to the dedication, enthusiasm and sheer professionalism
Bolster cases, pillow cases, Bottom sheets would go. Fresh top sheets were luxury, White as driven snow. What was left of Sunday's roast, Helped dear mother cope. Cold meat, cabbage, boiled potatoes, Strangely tasted "soap". Watching out for nanny goat
SIR: I spent a glorious sunny day indoors at the Senior Citizens Talent Contest at the Albert Halls and witnessed the sunshine of smiles depicted on the faces of the audience! This once-a-year contest was well attended and representatives from the Bolton
LEIGH RMI Youth Development Officer Jim Conway has wasted no time since his appointment at the beginning of April. The Hilton Park club took the ambitious step of creating a full-time position and are already reaping the benefit. Mr Conway has immediate
ATHERTON Town went down 3-0 on Bank Holiday Monday to BICC in the Final of the Manchester League Gylchrist Cup. Manager Harold Crilly commented: "We conceded all three goals in an early 15 minute spell and never recovered. "It was disappointing to lose
HEALTH chiefs in Bolton should investigate why only half of abortions performed in Bolton are NHS funded. As our report yesterday revealed, this compares with almost 70 per cent nationally and just over 60 per cent in Wigan. If women are turning to the
NOBODY would argue with the Archbishop of Canterbury that having fewer criminals locked in prison would be a good thing. It would certainly be better for the taxpayers who would not have to pay to keep the prisoners there. Dr George Carey advocates other
SEAN McCaughy (23), of Belfast, died in Maryborough prison, near Dublin, early today, after a hunger strike lasting 23 days and a thirst lasting 18 days. He began the strike in the hope that he would eventually be released from the sentence of penal servitude
BOTH in Looking Back and in my book Bolton Past (why miss a chance to plug it?) I have mentioned Prince Albert's visit to Barrow Bridge in 1851. Miss Eileen Gray, of Crossdale Road, Breightmet, Bolton, has written to tell me a story of that visit - don't
BURY skipper David Pugh today paid tribute to the defensive kingpins who have led the way into the Second Division. Chris Lucketti and Michael Jackson will tomorrow night be crowned first and second in the Shakers' player of the season awards. And old
COLIN Todd is ready to scour Europe in a bid to increase his continental selection for next season's Endsleigh League campaign. The Wanderers boss ignored today's FA Cup Final and flew out instead to Copenhagen to check out six of Denmark's top clubs.
RELUCTANT planning councillors have had to give the go-ahead for homes to be built next to a landfill site . . . even though they were warned it could be "unsafe." But Bolton Council will not face legal action if "a house goes boom". Planning councillors
IT IS going to be far from 'plain' sailing when Peter Jones takes to a life on the ocean waves as part of a spectacular attempt to circumnavigate the world. Peter, aged 31, from Ramsbottom, will be one of 300 people taking part in the mammoth effort organised
SIR: I refer to the former Mellings Bakery, Bank Street Car Boot Sale. We are writing to you in support of Mr Bernard Burke and his use of the above site. We operate the charity New Bury Fund-raisers. We are working hard to raise money for Bolton General
SIR: Surely whenever any religion allows its fanatical believers to resort to acts of terrorism to further their fanaticism it doesn't say much for that religion. The greater dangers to the whole of the Western World and its religious cultural beliefs
SIR: On behalf of Lion President Tim Hilton, I wish to thank all who supported our Bolton Lions April Amble (the charity ramble) on Sunday April 21, in raising funds for Bolton Shopmobility. In particular the 64 walkers and their sponsors, and certainly
SIR: I am grateful to Alec Martin for expressing his concerns at a Christian Radio station in Bolton and would like to thank him for pointing out the jargon which Christians sometimes fall into using. Firstly, the Bible as used by Anglicans, Catholics
LITTLE Hulton United clinched the Manchester League Premier Division title with a game to spare. But, typical of the way that Steve Vychinski's side has gone about its task this season, there was to be no going through the motions in the final game. Gylchrist
BURY can go from strength to strength - according to ex-Wanderers boss Phil Neal. The Cardiff City manager experience the Shakers' quality at first hand when his team were destroyed 3-0 at Gigg Lane last Saturday. And he believes they will quickly acclimatise
By GORDON SHARROCK PATIENCE paid off when Alan Stubbs joined the millionaire club this week. Two years of transfer speculation came to a (Park)head when the Bolton skipper signed a five-year mega-deal that will rocket him into the ranks of the game's
