WELCOME Host International training is being offered to companies and organisations which want to attract more overseas visitors. The course is designed to provide people working in the tourism and service sectors with information and advice on the languages
THE Chief Executive of Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, Mr Dennis Taylor, has joined the board of Bolton Bury Training and Enterprise Council. Mr Taylor has a wealth of business experience acquired during 30 years in local government. Mr Taylor was
A BOLTON nursing angel, whose work saving hundreds of lives was recognised by the Queen, has had her treasured MBE medal stolen. Devastated Anne Kaneen, returned from holiday in the Lake District after a neighbour rang to say thieves had raided her home
THE story of Gulf War Syndrome campaigner, Andy Honer could hit the small screen if plans to turn his autobiography into a TV documentary-drama become reality. The former Little Hulton man, whose life fell apart when he returned from the Gulf conflict
AN innovative scheme that provides role models for youngsters has has had "a magnificent response" from caring local people. Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club launched its personal mentoring scheme earlier this year to give guidance to young people who may
A WOMEN'S Institute stalwart was left "devastated" when thieves made off with the takings from a charity tea and cakes stall. President of Little Lever WI, Mrs Betty Holt, had to break the news to the other hard-working members about the theft of almost
SIR: After the Bolton versus Manchester United game, many United fans were phoning local radio stations complaining about the behaviour of Bolton fans. And although I don't condone violence, Manchester United fans should also look at themselves to find
DEVELOPER Chris Baybutt, the driving force behind the planned Xanadu leisure complex in Leigh, has hit back at a "catalogue of erroneous information which is being put about by some of the objectors". He says he respects the rights of anyone to object
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SIR: My Grandparents and beyond were Scottish, I even married a Scots lass; much to my sorrow. But, let's face it, all their rubbish about devolution in Scotland comes down to one thing only. As the worldwide flavour of the month. The Scots are still
RADCLIFFE Boro manager Kevin Glendon remains supremely optimistic despite his side's start to life in the Unibond Premier Division that has seen just six points picked up from the opening nine games. "We are all really upbeat at the club," he says. "There
Bound am I by strands of loneliness, in a dark dungeon of never ending stress. held captive by love's powers, a servant to my own grief I pass the hours. the tears are there within my eyes, time and age have reeked reprise. I yearn to feel her lips upon
BOLTON is set to bid for a top European development award. Council bosses have put the town forward for the title of European Sustainable City. The awards, launched last year, aim to encourage local authorities to look long-term at action plans for sustainable
RECORDED crime in Greater Manchester has dropped considerably over the last five years, according to Chief Constable David Wilmot. In his annual report for 1996-1997, Mr Wilmot said there had been a 20.3pc drop over the five year period and a 3.7pc reduction
A SPICE Girls competition takes place on Friday at Bolton Cricket Club, Green Lane, with all proceeds being donated to the Nicola, Robert and Keith Memorial Fund. More than £4,000 has already poured into the memorial fund which was set up after the tragic
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, September 29, 1972 LANCASHIRE folk, as the county analyst Mr A.C. Bushnell well appreciates, certainly know their cakes. So when an Eccles cake turned up for analysis in his laboratories with the complaint that it was
Wolves Reserves 2, Bolton Wanderers Reserves 1 WANDERERS' Reserves unbeaten start to the season came to an end at Molineux last night. n a game of numerous chances it was the long range strikes from Dominic Foley and Jermaine Wright that won the points
LOCAL chartered accountants and business advisors Barlow Andrews recently celebrated their 75th anniversary. A day at the races was followed by a celebratory meal. The firm, based in Chorley New Road, Bolton, was founded in 1922 by Mr James Barlow, father
A TRANQUIL garden in the school grounds is just one of the permanent memorials being planned in memory of the three St James's School pupils who were killed in the coach crash in the French Alps. Nicola Moore, aged 16, Keith Ridding, 14, and Robert Boardman
THE Bolton Evening News has joined forces with the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity to create a lasting natural memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales. Thousands of daffodil bulbs will "light up" Moss Bank Park in a Field of Hope to raise money for the Marie
IT'S National Fire Safety Week and each day the BEN will be running a special article featuring fire safety advice from Greater Manchester County Fire Service. Today, we look at the importance of Smoke Alarms and how to look after them so that they can
THE editor of a Bolton Wanderers fanzine has called for a common sense approach to the club's controversial away fixture at Manchester United. As reported in last night's BEN, Tripe and Trotters editor Gary Parkinson has rejected the calls from some United
SIR: I was recently invited on a tour of Bolton, arranged by your town's Leisure Services. I would like to thank everyone who was involved. All this was arranged by Dorothy Sandlan Promotions and Liaison Officer, along with Barbara Howarth and Geoffrey
BOLTON Lads' and Girls' Club was today submitting its multi-million pound lottery bid for a new clubhouse for the next millennium. The club, which requires a massive £3.8m for the ambitious project, hopes the National Lottery Sports Fund will award them
SIR: I am puzzled regarding a decision by the planning councillors to refuse the owners of Watermillock permission to build a hotel in its grounds, claiming it would spoil the view down to the Eagley Valley. Could they please explain then how the steel
SIR: The Conservative leader's insensitive attack on Tony Blair recently was totally uncalled for. The death of Diana, Princess of Wales, was internationally mourned. The Tories were well and truly vanquished in the latest General Election and Mr Blair
SIR: I wish to comment about the way your paper covered the story about the nuisance neighbour from hell (Scott Atherton, BEN September 20). Also 'Warning to others' (BEN September 22). While I fully agree with the article that nuisance neighbours should
SIR: Small firms in Bolton and Bury should not be alarmed about the Government's commitment to introduce a national minimum wage, as it will bring benefits to their business. It will establish a basic wage floor for everyone and stop the downward spiral
LEIGH RMI have parted company with assistant manager and player Kevin Booth. Manager Steve Waywell decided it was in the best interest of both parties but paid tribute to the part that Booth has played in the club's success over the last 18 months. "Kevin's
IT is a wonderful idea to create a lasting local memorial to Princess Diana through Marie Curie Cancer Care's planned Field of Hope. The charity is to plant thousands of daffodil bulbs in an area of Moss Bank Park. The original idea was for individuals
ANNE Kaneen is, quite literally, a life-saver. She is the Bolton nurse who helped spearhead the town's heart care programme, both in and out of hospital. She has spent more than 40 years in a profession which demands massive amounts from individuals,
MARK Fish is expected to make a swift return to Wanderers' Premiership campaign after detailed examination of his injured knee. Wanderers were concerned over the pain and swelling the £2 million South African centre-back suffered after taking a knock
BOLTON Wanderers are strong enough and determined enough to repel any Spurs attempt to prise Alan Thompson away from the Reebok. That was the message of reassurance from an angry Colin Todd today as the transfer speculation intensified that the desperate
