COULD you please stop referring to Sara Cox as "Bolton's Sara Cox"? This young woman's latest vulgarity with reference to the Queen Mother can only make decent Boltonians deeply ashamed. One does not have to be a Royalist to deplore this kind of behaviour
I WAS shocked to learn that the Government plans to abolish Community Health Councils. I'm sure that not many people know just how much the CHC do for the benefit of the local population. Their work is not as well advertised as it should be. It worries
Was this person truly responding to your article on Joyce Mugglestone's decision to have a child, or just exposing their own bigoted homophobic attitude? I am sure some parents would not feel that gays and lesbians should become parents, but as long as
FRED Shawcross (BEN, August 10) takes an unfair advantage. Not only was the letter about Hiroshima and Nagasaki that I sent to the BEN mislaid, but, as a columnist, he has much more space at his disposal. To rectify this imbalance and to give me a proper
DETECTIVES are hunting a middle-aged couple who stole from a Bury pensioner. The pair struck on Saturday afternoon, approaching the 77-year-old woman in the garden of her house on Holcombe Road, Greenmount, Bury. While the woman distracted the elderly
RESIDENTS are being urged to help reduce vandalism attacks on Bolton schools. Police have reported an increase in reports of damage to school property during the summer holidays. Residents living near schools have contacted officers complaining of smashed
A CAMPAIGN is set to clamp down on counterfeiters who are costing Bolton traders thousands of pounds. It comes just months after the town was named as the North-West's capital for fake goods by councillors. In recent years the BEN has highlighted a number
RIVINGTON-Adlington Band present their annual concert by the Williams Fairey Engineering Band on Saturday, August 26, at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre, Railway Road, Adlington. Tickets are available from Cards & Things, Adlington, or pay at the
TOP musicians have been lined up for the Bolton Millennium Festival Choir and Orchestra's Mozart evening at the Albert Halls, Bolton, on August 26. Robert Aston conducts and the orchestra leader is Gerald Hopkin. Solo singers are Jane Hyde, Helen Francis
WRITING in this month's copy of Amateur Stage, Harold Smith, director of Bolton Little Theatre's production of Trotters, describes the daunting task of writing and staging a new musical show. He describes how several writers submitted scripts for the
AMATEUR Community Theatre (ACT) presents a festival of music and drama at the Victoria Hall, Bolton, on September 2. Taking part will be Horwich AOS, Opera 74, Bolton Catholic Music and Choral Society, the Children's Amateur Theatre Society, New Rosemere
TYLDESLEY Little Theatre are once again celebrating their new season by offering a Patron's Package deal that gives theatre-lovers more for less. The theatre are encouraging audiences to take advantage of low prices that will enable them to see award-winning
TWO-thirds of firms in the North-west would not rule out entry to the single European currency. A survey has shown that while nearly a quarter of businesses are against the euro, 38pc wanted quick entry for Britain while a further 30pc were all for possible
A HELICOPTER pilot told air traffic controllers "we're in trouble" seconds before a fatal air crash on Bolton moorland. Wayne Burgess's last dramatic radio message was revealed today after Air Accident Investigation officers completed their probe into
FROM the time Hawkshaw 'A' and Markland Hill 'A' booked their place in this year's BSF Tennis League's Cecil Cup Final, it was always going to be a close run match. It was a repeat of last year's final which Hawkshaw won - and they were giving five games
WEDNESDAY night 'Grolsch' First Division outfit Jerry Hat Tricks had their usual post match drinks and analysis in the clubhouse, but their latest session was all the more enjoyable as James Robinson's team recorded their opening win of the season (week
No doubt there are one or two concert parties still pounding the boards, but generally speaking it seems another bit of the past which has disappeared. Here, Mrs FREDA ROTHWELL, of Arnold Street, Halliwell, Bolton, tells her memories of The Northern Celebrities
HORWICH RMI CLUB, Chorley New Road, Horwich. Friday September 15, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys. Ring Bolton 468085 (9am to 5pm) or Bolton 468911 (6.30pm to 9pm). MOSES GATE HOTEL, Farnworth. GYPSY'S TENT, Deansgate, Bolton. BULLS HEAD, Bury Rd,
IN the under 13s Cup Final at Clifton, Darcy Lever batted first and must have been overawed with the occasion, being bowled out for 12 runs, of which A Hitchen scored 10. No less than nine of Darcy's batters failed to trouble the scorer. Best bowling
FOUR Lancashire Road Club racers travelled into Wales this weekend for a 10-mile time trail but were unfortunate to find that the race was stopped by the local police after a spate of accidents to competitors. A bright and sunny Saturday afternoon degenerated
CLIFTON took the Walshaw Cup for the second successive year after beating Blackrod in the final. Blackrod did well on getting the game on after the overnight rain and their batsmen started brightly after being put in by Cl;ifton. Settle and Selva, however
FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK, Bolton Adult Placement and Brindle Lodge Group family fun run/walk, Saturday September 9, 11am start from Leverhulme Park, Athletics' Stadium, Long Lane, Bolton. Choice of around two mile course (runners, joggers and walkers) or short
BOLTON Mets RLFC had a break from pre-season training to enter the Bamber Bridge Sevens. This year's tournament consisted of 12 clubs from the Conference divisions down to Division Five of the North West Counties. The Mets started well with an early 18
LEISURE, SPORT & KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: ladies only, 1.30pm-3pm; aerobics, 6pm-7pm; yoga, 7.30pm-9pm. DEANE Leisure Centre, Junction Road, Deane, tel: 334432: aerobics, 8pm-9pm; swim lessons, 5.30pm-6.30pm. FARNWORTH
ALTHOUGH both sides lagged behind seemingly uncatchable Association leaders, Walshaw CC, the match between fourth-placed Clifton and mid-table Standish had a good feel about it. With the wicket still showing signs of dampness, Clifton skipper Phil Royle
BOLTON'S C&A store is not expected to close until early next year as negotiations continue to select a new tenant for the prime town centre premises. Although some of the chain's 109 outlets nationwide will shut this month and deals have been signed
A BABY narrowly missed being showered by razor-sharp glass after thugs detonated a huge firework. Residents on Memorial Road, Walkden, were rocked from their beds after the industrial strength pyrotechnic device exploded yards from their front doors.
LIVES could be put at risk when the Bury's accident and emergency service is moved to Fairfield Hospital, a report has claimed. The report says ambulances will be delayed in reaching the hospital and increased traffic on the main route to Fairfield will
HUNDREDS of council houses in Bolton still do not have an upstairs toilet. And the situation, which forces tenants to trek downstairs and through their kitchen to answer the call of nature, has been condemned by councillors and residents. Kearsley's Cllr
A BOLTON tug-of-love dad broke down in tears after seeing his son for the first time in two years. Ian Lomax, aged 42, of Alder Street, Great Lever, could not fight back his emotions after eight-year-old Christopher was handed over so that he could spend
Tiredness Kills Road Safety Campaign. From the left Insp. Geoff Minshull, Road Safety Officer Trevor Higson from BMBC and Insp Duncan Grundy of Bolton Traffic Unit A CRASHED car gave Bolton shoppers a vivid illustration of the perils of falling asleep
Walshaw 256 Elton 245 Walshaw had good performances from Clift Hazeldine and Watts. Parkinson and Pawson batted well for Elton. Daisy Hill 269 Little Hulton 202. Daisy Hill batsmen Jake Greville, Mark Ross, Steven Kenny Frank Peterson and bowlers Darren
THE weather spoiled what looked like a good win for the Fort James Bolton League U15s against the Salford JCL at Farnworth SC in their last game in the group stage on the Murry Smith Peak Sports Competition,which the league have won every game they have
WHAT joy I felt on Saturday when I saw at least 20 youngsters all working in Little Lever Precinct. Sometimes we say youngsters today haven't much bottle, or are lazy, but you couldn't say that on Saturday when they painted lovely murals on walls. Let
I FEEL I must reply to Chris Wormald's letter, in which he complains of the lack of support from Bolton companies for youth activities. I have worked at Bolton Lads and Girls Club for more than 20 years, and can only say that I am constantly staggered
THE smell of any animal which is gutted after slaughter is unpleasant due to stomach content, but this is reality. One which many people can appreciate, maybe even Mr Lang and Mr Fox. The BEN seems to have omitted a few facts in its report (August 10)
BOLTON Big Brother contestant Nichola Holt's hopes of winning the £70,000 gameshow were dealt a damaging blow today. An estimated audience of more than three million TV viewers will see Nichola, 29, nominated by housemates for eviction from the camera-rigged
A BOLTON schoolboy was threatened with a screwdriver during a terrifying daylight robbery. The youngster was set upon as he walked along Manchester Road, Bolton, at 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon. As he strolled along the busy road he was stopped by a man
ARE you aware that if your business is subject to the requirements of a fire certificate (or application) you have ADDITIONAL LEGAL OBLIGATIONS such as the provision of fire risk assessments? The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997, were amended
THE SKIES are changing for business travellers. Whereas just five years ago the likes of Lufthansa and the Austrian Airlines Group - incorporating Lauda-air - would vie for each others' blood, today they are working in partnership. Together with most
Sunday, August 13 DESPITE a gloomy forecast, the club's 150k reliability ride to Chester got off to a great start, with broken cloud and sunshine all the way to the first stop en-route at Lymm. There we had to compete with bus loads of pensioners who
THE BREIGHTMET Cons continued their impressive form this week taking their unbeaten run to nine games. It was this much improved and better-organised side, under the guidance of manager Mick Halliwell, who clinched the 4th Division last season. They swept
I HAD it all so well planned. First to Horwich to see the opening phase of the match against Farnworth SC, then to the Reebok to watch the Wanderers annihilate Burnley, and finally back to the Recreation Ground for the exciting denouement from which one
LIVES could be put at risk when the Bury's accident and emergency service is moved to Fairfield Hospital, a report has claimed. The report says ambulances will be delayed in reaching the hospital and increased traffic on the main route to Fairfield will
A BOLTON businessman has hit back angrily at comments by brass band conductor Chris Wormald that local firms do not support the town's youth. Andrew Dickson, of travel firm St Andrew's Travel, called controversial comments made in a letter to the BEN
GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bradford Road, Bolton. Thai Boxing Tuesday eves 7pm-8pm. Thai Boxing for children Saturdays, noon to 1pm. Ring Bolton 522568. EAGLEY SPORTS AND LEISURE CLUB, Hough Lane, Bromley Cross. Yoga classes, Thursdays, 8pm-9.30pm.
Bolton Sailing Club Belmont Second Points Series THE wind was a steady force 2-3 from the South for the duration of the racing, providing good but not spectacular racing. Mike and Robert Senior back from the National Championships at Mumbles where they
THE advanced booking office at Bolton Rail Station is often closed, and I would like to know if anyone else has had the same experience. If so, would they please let me know, and then we can pass the information on so that we won't lose that facility,
THROUGH your Readers Page, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved in my Gift of Life Fundraising Appeal, which was launched a couple of months ago. The appeal is going very well and I'm determined to raise as much as possible for kidney
THE AWARD-winning Farnworth AODS report 96 attendances for their production of Mack and Mabel, which won the Greater Manchester Drama Federation Best Musical Direction award. Many of the performances were sold out. For their next show -- Sing For Your
OLDHAM Coliseum's Autumn Season opens with a bawdy, brash and boisterous musical comedy. The theatre's Chief Executive Kenneth Alan Taylor will direct this modern version of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales "A fun-filled evening with a dash of 'rudery'" is
BOLTON'S Big Brother contestant Nichola Holt has confessed to falling for one of the hit show's other contestants. Viewers saw Nichola, of Turton Road, Bradshaw, celebrate her 29th birthday in the confines of the show's specially constructed camera-rigged
POLICE today appealed for help in finding a missing 63-year-old Darwen man who may be in the Bolton area. James Joseph Gillespie was last seen on a bus between Darwen and Blackburn on Tuesday, July 25. Mr Gillespie, who speaks with an Irish accent, is
A POLICE officer chased seven masked thugs who attempted to rob him on his doorstep, a judge was told. PC Michael Doyle, a community beat bobby, chased after the gang and gave a running commentary to colleagues on his police radio before most of the thugs
FRED Dibnah has become an honorary doctor - but true to form instead of donning a mortarboard he marked the occasion wearing his famous flat cap. The much-loved Bolton steeplejack has been awarded an honorary doctorate of technology by The Robert Gordon
SAM Allardyce has told Regi Blinker there is no place for him at the Reebok. The Wanderers' boss made a final check on the former Holland international last night and decided to cut short his trial. Portuguese pair Marco Almeida and Paulo Ferreira, who
Group One Bolton Rec Colts 0 -- Dabs Direct 2 The Rec Colts and Dabs Direct got the Summer Cup off to a good start in a very spirited game. The Colts, a man down, gave a good account of themselves until early in the second half when a good opportunist
25 YEARS AGO INSTEAD of sitting in the back garden of her home on Bank Holiday Sunday, Mrs Eva Hird will be flying high in Concorde at 1,400 miles an hour. Mrs Hird, aged 39, of Limefield Road, Smithills, is one of the lucky 35 people to get a free trip
The Jurrasic exhibition at Bolton Museum ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun noon to 5pm. Adm free. Ring 0161 831 7454. ASTLEY CHEETHAM ART GALLERY, Trinity Street, Stalybridge. Open Mon to Fri (not Thurs) 1pm to
ADLINGTON retained top position thanks to a determined rearguard action against closest rivals Blackrod. A run of 10 wins was halted, but Blackrod were denied the victory they probably deserved by Scott and King. Steven Ashworth (100) and Bailey (54)
ASTLEY & Tyldesley's hopes of winning the Midlands/North League Division 2 took a dent when they lost 78 - 72 at Sheffield on Sunday. The match was lost for the Gin Pit men in three disastrous races, heats 2,3 and 4, falling 10 points behind as they
BOLTON teenage actor Dale Peters should have no trouble deciding what to pack in his school lunch box after landing his first TV commercial. Dale, aged 13, begins filming in London this week for a new Dairylea Lunchables advert. The Little Lever High
The Bolton School expedition's e-mail picture of their summit success on 15,200ft Dunduchen La. They had only four hours of electricity last week for their computer and communications equipment A TEAM of adventurers from Bolton School sending hi-tech
