NORTH-west businesses in the print and board industry are set to benefit from a £5.4 million programme funded by the European Community. Environment 2000 aims to demonstrate that good environmental practice equals sound business sense. The scheme will
A MASSIVE fire at a tip in Horwich threatened to cut off electricity to farms, businesses and homes in Chorley New Road last night. At the height of the blaze at Armstrong Tip, firefighters from Bolton Central, Horwich and Eccles fought to keep the flames
SOCIAL Services chiefs in Bolton fear they are losing the battle to protect children against the dangers of drink and drugs. The sale of alcopop drinks is making it easier for youngsters to buy alcohol. And schools are reporting an increasing number of
BOLTON Council has officially taken over land earmarked for a £40 million development after a judge rejected a landowners' bid to stop a compulsory purchase order. The Watersmeeting site is part of an entertainments park which would create 1,000 jobs
SIR: I felt so sorry when reading 'Concerned daughter' BEN Tuesday April 8. I have spondylitis and arthritis but I live in sheltered accommodation. The number of "disabled cars" under my window every day of the week is appalling. The drivers have to walk
ALMOST two-thirds of second hand electrical items bought at random by Greater Manchester trading standards officers had potentially lethal defects. And out of a total of 80 items bought by the investigating team, only ONE was without some kind of fault
MEMBERS of a Bolton church are pulling out all the stops to restore and extend a listed old building. Some 188 years ago, the Ainsworth family gave land for a school for local children and the "Jubilee School" in Church Road, Bolton, was built and named
SIR: The Tories are, apparently, claiming that their ability to manage the economy gives them an advantage over their political opponents. It is an instructive exercise to examine the Government's record on housing, a significant living cost for many
SIR: The controversy over the dearth of Ballroom Dancing venues in Bolton is not new. A letter was published in the BEN, not long after the restoration of the Town Hall following the disastrous fire, about the tea dances disappearing. A Town Hall spokesman
STREWTH! South Aussie authorities are head-hunting skilled Bolton workers and trying to entice them to start a new life Down Under. And to tempt Boltonians make the move, they are even using an ex-Bolton man to lead their campaign. Engineers and information
SIR: Last night we came home and found a delivery of the Liberal-Democrats' Bolton North East Focus on our doorstep. Not only do we live well inside the Bolton West Constituency, but 20 copies of their leaflet were delivered! They missed their objective
SIR: Now in its seventh year, my Mile Swim Challenge continues to attract thousands of participants eager to take the challenge of swimming the distance of one mile. The Sharron Davies Mile Swim Challenge takes place from May 17 to 31, 1997 and can be
SIR: I recently read (Your views, April 2) the advice given to Gary Titley MEP and myself from T Walters concerning our fight with the French authorities about their failure to recognise British professional qualifications. I gave Mr Titley plenty of
SIR: I requested an interview with Tom Sackville and presented myself to same. I proferred my credentials i.e. war medals, including Burma Star etc, blood transfusion card, over 100 receipts and my driver's pass for Bolton Hospice, volunteer driver over
A BOLTON teenager was mugged by a thug minutes after buying his birthday present from a town centre store. Anthony Lancelott, aged 14, was confronted by the thief as he walked home after buying himself a new football shirt with his birthday money. The
A RETIRED teacher died after a routine operation went wrong. Thomas Sheppard had gone into hospital for a gall bladder operation and died six days later, a Bolton inquest heard. Mr Sheppard, 78, of Colchester Drive, Farnworth, had been admitted to the
THIS 54-year-old favourite was presented in a traditional way, with no gimmicks, by producer/choreographer Steve Eckersley. Last night's audience liked it that way. Scenery and costumes were very good - I appreciated the surrey with the fringe on top
FATHER-of-four Glyn Davies roars his passion for Bolton Wanderers every time he goes out in his car. For the fanatical Super Whites supporter is so chuffed at his heroes' success this season he has gone out and bought a personalised registration - B6
By Alwyn Graham FERRETS need friends - and a Bolton woman is determined to give the creatures a paw up the popularity ladder. Sheila Crompton is known to ferret-fanciers all over the world for her spot of ferret expertise on the Internet. The terraced
THREE voluntary organisations from the Farnworth and Little Hulton areas could benefit following a visit from the charity Business in the Community. The charity, headed by its president Prince Charles, identifies ways in which business can contribute
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, April 15, 1972 EVEN without explicit bedroom scenes, which are taboo for film-makers in the Soviet Union, many Russians are shocked at what they see at the cinema and on television. Close-ups of prolonged kisses and
STAN Ternent today saluted his Bury high-flyers after they stepped up their promotion challenge with yet another home victory last night. The Shakers restored their two-point lead with a powerhouse performance in last night's 1-0 massacre of Crewe. It
WANDERERS have been warned to expect a full-blooded battle at Oldham on Saturday. Boundary Park boss Neil Warnock has conceded defeat in the relegation fight but has promised that his lowly Latics will go down fighting. "We're now playing for our pride
ON the day that Emirates Airline paid a dramatic tribute to Manchester by making it the first call for its very latest aircraft, the airline announced plans to fly daily from Manchester to Dubai. Currently operating five times a week on the route, the
The child, a pupil in the reception class at Holy Infant and St Antony RC Primary School, Astley Bridge, contracted the disease at the beginning of the week. He is the second child in the class to fall victim, although the first child, who fell ill a
CRICKET club officials have defended plans to sell part of their Horwich ground to a housing developer. Controversy erupted when the Horwich RMI Cricket Club announced plans to sell a strip of land which overlooks Ramsbottom Road. A building firm has
BOLTON doctors are inviting former orthopaedic patients to take part in an event aimed at raising cash and public awareness. For the first time, the Royal Bolton Hospital is hosting The Great Hip and Knee Walk. The walk, one mile or less, is one of a
SIR: Well done Judge Michael Lever QC for coming down hard on the youths who burgled elderly people "for a laugh". It's a pity these people and the father who shouted abuse at the judge can't see the results of their crimes. The psychological effects
SOCCER fans travelling to the new Bolton Wanderers Stadium at Horwich next season are to be deterred from parking vehicles in nearby streets. Cars and buses will be encouraged to use the stadium's own car park and will be directed via the new roundabout
SIR: In answer to B Howarth (Your Views, BEN Wed April 9) "Conscription's not welcome", I, for my part, enjoyed National Service. However, I do not recommend it to the general public. We were always short of money, food and cigs. I have seen men roll
SIR: I Cooper of Horwich (April 11) is wholly naive in stating that the Labour Party have no policies and that John Prescott's visit to Bolton was all about balloons and party tricks. Of course all political parties have policies. The Conservatives have
THE Octagon Theatre's production of Samuel Beckett's Happy Days has been postponed because of illness. The play had been due to open in the Bill Naughton Theatre at the Octagon tonight and was to have run until May 10. Beckett's contemporary masterpiece
I've teased my mum and been a pest From dawn till late each night, Her chance of having any rest Was coming into sight. Her Little Pest, Just short of three Is packed off smart to school. She says it's best for little me, Who does she hope to fool? So
FEARS are growing that Bolton families could be involved in the massive fire which raged across a tent camp outside Mecca killing at least 300 people last night. More than 200 people from the Deane, Great Lever, Farnworth and Daubhill areas are thought
THE relatives of two of the men seriously injured in the horrific crash near the Bolton/Atherton border have spoken about the tragedy. As reported in the BEN two Atherton men were killed when a Vauxhall Astra crashed into a wall on Newbrook Road, Over
JAMIE Pollock has been ruled out of Wanderers final home game of the season - the Farewell to Burnden - after his latest ban blow. The fiery midfielder topped 33 points with his booking in the promotion clinching win at Manchester City on April 9 and
Bury 1, Crewe 0 NOBODY rates Bury - but they don't care. Their fellow professionals didn't vote one of them into the PFA Second Division team and players union chairman Pat Nevin never even gave the leaders a mention in his tips for promotion. Crewe,
