WIGAN coach John Monie says the Warriors will not be rushed into snapping up overseas stars. Monie confirmed that he had spoken to North Sydney star Greg Florimo but that no immediate decision had been taken. The loss of Aussie Test star Wendell Sailor
SIR: An apology has not yet been given by Emperor Akihito for the treatment meted out to Far East Prisoners of war, and yet this government sanctioned giving the Emperor Britain's highest award for chivalry, the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Awards
POLICE today announced a major seat belt crackdown in Bolton after a baby fractured his skull in a horrific head-on car smash. Traffic police told the BEN that one-year-old Dalawar Mahmood's severe head injuries could have been avoided had he been properly
WORLD-LEADING experts in France will be consulted over whether a Bolton girl must face the heartbreak of another life-saving bone marrow transplant. British specialists have given Charlotte Russell, suffering from genetic disorder Fanconi anaemia, the
Leigh Centurions 18, Dewsbury Rams 54 NORMAN Turley spent last night pouring over a video of Leigh's latest horror show - and it wouldn't have made pleasant viewing. The new Centurians coach acknowledged he has inherited all the problems that Keith Latham
Hull Sharks 16, Wigan Warriors 38 WIGAN were relieved to grab two points and get back down the motorway after comfortably overcoming the potential banana skin of a trip to Hull. Even though the Sharks had gone five games without a win coach John Monie
SIR: A question for Ms Ruth Kelly. Will you inform the electorate whether you are going to take maternity or parental leave, as it seems to be known as now, after you give birth later in the year and if so, for how long do you intend to take away from
BOLTON'S football fans are already going World Cup crazy. Thousands of shirts, scarves and souvenirs have been bought more than a week before the soccer spectacular starts in France a week on Wednesday. And Bolton folk are also starting to pour into bookmakers
THE face in the picture probably doesn't need much of an introduction as it's been a familiar one in Bolton's Market Hall for over 20 years. Thousands of people have used his stall to buy herbal remedies and lotions, and the more weight-conscious will
THREE matches into the tennis season, the league tables are beginning to take some shape. Markland Hill A top Division One and are undefeated followed by Holcombe Brook A, Hawkshaw A, Lostock A and Lostock B, who have all lost one match. In Division Two
A MAN held in police custody will be questioned about a blaze at Horwich Jobcentre. Police confirmed a 22-year-old man, currently held at Astley Bridge Police Station, would be interviewed about last night's fire at the Jobcentre "and other incidents"
SIR: I was visiting your town of Bolton, being a resident of Lancaster, on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25, and decided to visit Moss Bank Park. It was very busy, with very limited parking available. However, a family were getting into their vehicle, about
A TODDLER who showed bravery when his gran had a nasty fall has been rewarded. Little Liam Fahey, aged just two, looked on as gran Doris Andrews tumbled down escalators at Bolton's Marks & Spencer store, badly gashing her leg. Pensioner Doris, who
Four seasons Silver sky, clouds floating by Trees bare, branches reaching high Foliage fallen, withered and died Landscape barren in such a short time. Snowflakes falling, gentle and white, Everything covered, a beautiful sight, Stars shining in the midnight
A BEN news team boosted brave Charlotte Russell's bid to raise money for children's bone marrow transplants - in fancy dress. Reporters and photographers, armed with collection tins, donned a variety of costumes and headed for town centre pubs to ask
BUDDING actors Jenny Horridge and Mike Morris tied the medieval knot on Saturday. The couple, who met 11 years ago at Lowton Operatic Society, were married at Astley St Stephen's Church in a Camelot-themed wedding. Jenny, 26, of Acresfield, Tyldesley,
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, May 31, 1973 THE Rev Ian Corbett has been sacked as editor of the Bolton Parish magazine following complaints that it was becoming liberal and light-hearted. Writing in this month's edition, the Ven. H.O. Fielding,
THE mighty Ms Jackson bombarded fans with two hours of merciless groove and left them begging for mercy. This little lady is one tough cookie, and from the opening number of her Velvet Rope Tour she grabbed us and rocked us for all we were worth. 'Radiant
IT was a case of onward Christian soldiers for Bolton when church-goers brought shoppers and traffic to a standstill in the town centre on Saturday. It was all part of the global March for Jesus Rally as nearly 1,000 marchers gathered on Victoria Square
HIGHWAYS chiefs are set to propose a 50mph speed limit on Bolton's cursed "devil's highway" - St Peter's Way. The A666 was given its notorious Satanic nickname partly because of the alarmingly high number of serious crashes on the busy dual carriageway
BURY are demanding big compensation after losing management duo Stan Ternent and Sam Ellis to Burnley. Ternent and Ellis were being unveiled as the new men in charge at Turf Moor this afternoon - 48 hours after they told Gigg Lane chairman Terry Robinson
SIR: I have lived in Westhoughton for more than 20 years. Before that I lived in Altrincham and Firswood in Greater Manchester. I am a retired engineer and I like to do most of the competitions in the BEN. My grandson won a Robinson Crusoe Tree House
RESIDENTS leapt for their lives when they feared a block of flats was about to go up in flames. Tenants at Hamilton Court, Little Lever, thought the worst when teenage firebugs started a blaze which filled their lobby with smoke. Five residents jumped
THE full extent of the brutal stabbing of a local airman in Cyprus was revealed today. Surgeons have told the family of Christopher Sweeney, who was today slowly recovering from the knifing, that the blade plunged into him was thrust through his entire
BOLTON MP and busy mum Ruth Kelly has backed the town's toy library Lottery bid. And Ruth's son, Eamonn, was handed his very own membership of the library for his first birthday as the toddler celebrated his 12-month milestone this week. The Bolton Toy
HUNDREDS of holiday-makers planning to jet off to the sun this weekend from Manchester have faced misery with lengthy flight delays. Sunseekers bound for Spain are still experiencing long delays following a work to rule by Spanish air traffic controllers
BOLTON Wanderers will forfeit a large slice of the cash they receive when they eventually sell midfield ace Alan Thompson. Under the terms of Thompson's transfer from Newcastle in the summer of 1993, the Magpies will be entitled to a share of the profit
AN arson-plagued former social club has been hit again by vandals. Firemen were called to the former United Services Veterans' Club, in Davenport Street, Bolton last night. Vandals, who are believed to have gained access to the building through a first
UNITED Utilities, owners of North West Water, have announced higher profits and an increased dividend for shareholders. That is excellent news for them. We trust this is a reflection of how well and efficiently the company is run. But apparently United
WE give unequivocal backing to the proposal that a 50mph speed limit should operate on St Peter's Way. The dual carriageway's Satanic nickname of "devil's highway" says it all. There has been an unacceptably high number of serious crashes on this stretch
A DISTINCTIVE collection of postage stamps, golf clubs and a diving suit were included in a haul of goods recovered in police raids. Now detectives are trying to return the goods to their rightful owners. The stamp albums and first day covers were part
THE two-day Horwich Carnival is set to be a fun-packed spectacular. Attractions at the event on the weekend of June 27 and 28 include a family pet show, baby show, pony rides, tug-of-war, a display of sword swallowing and fire eating and a fun fair. The
SIR: I am writing this letter to express my disgust at the way BWFC (the club) are treating the supporters. Loyalty should go both ways. The fans have shown their loyalty by turning up game after game last season, even after the pathetic showings at a
A MAN who witnessed the "pitiful sight" of shattered prisoners of war returning to Britain has sent a letter of protest to the Government about the award of the Order of the Garter to Emperor Akihito. Jan Thomas, aged 64, of Freshfield Avenue, Atherton
MANCHESTER United Football Club is the venue of a free seminar held by commercial solicitors, Davies Wallis Foyster. The seminar, on Tuesday, June 9, at 4.30pm will deal with costs incurred by insolvency practitioners when dealing with receivership, liquidations
