I read with interest your readers' opinions of the Krays, having witnessed Reg Kray wasting away in mind and body for many years. I do feel that had he and the rest of the gang received the death penalty (which they justly deserved), all this wasted sentiment
WE would like to draw readers' attention to the plight of thousands of bears subjected to torment and cruelty in countries where bear dancing, bear baiting, bear pits and other obscenities to these beautiful creatures still continues. Libearty is still
BY DAVID CRAUSBY MP FOR BOLTON NORTH EAST THIS week I returned to the House of Commons after a long and busy recess in Bolton. My first task on Monday was, of course, to be involved in the election of the Speaker, which began with a typical parliamentary
Mike Whitlow is recuperating after undergoing surgery to repair the groin problem that has kept him out of action for the past six weeks. The experienced defender, who has made just four appearances this season, faces another eight to 12 weeks on the
UNDER-SIEGE Crystal Palace manager Alan Smith has sensationally transfer-listed three of his first team regulars ahead of tomorrow's Reebok clash. The Eagles boss has told the trio - last season's top scorer Clinton Morrison, midfield ace Hayden Mullins
Manager: Alan Smith. Ground: Selhurst Park Nickname: Eagles. Current league position: 23rd. Players in: Neil Ruddock, Mikael Forsell (loan), Tommy Black, Julian Gray, Andrejs Rubins, Aleksandras Kolinka, Jamie Pollock, Craig Harrison, Andy Morrison (loan
A BOLTON mother-of-two is recovering this morning after a successful operation to remove a shotgun pellet from her neck. Michelle George, 31, of Breightmet, was shot with an airgun in Walkden on Wednesday on her way back from a Robbie Williams concert
A BOLTON company with designs on success has reached the national Investors in People standard. d2 Digital by Design Ltd, of King Street, Westhoughton, designs creative promotional and information material for a wide range of public sector and non-profit
A NEW Bolton-based dot com venture is set to revolutionise the UK insurance market with an on-line auction site for insurance salvage. The internet site (www.lotsonline.com) is the brain child of Andrew Crompton, Chief Executive of the Bolton-based Watson
BOLTON over-75s are being urged to make sure they don't miss out on free TV licences which came into force next Wednesday. Some 12,161 households are entitled to a free licence and most eligible households should receive their distinctive yellow and black
DISGUSTED payphone users have condemned vandals who smashed six phone boxes in a wrecking spree at Bolton Bus Station. Hundreds of pounds worth of damage was caused by yobs attacking the cluster of kiosks at Moor Lane. Bosses at BT payphones, which runs
GHOULS and witches are abound with Halloween on its way . . . but Westhoughton High School already has a skeleton in the cupboard. As revealed last week, a gruesome murder mystery proved a popular attraction at the School's open evening. And this picture
BOLTON'S Mayor officially launched this year's Poppy Appeal and urged more people to support the Royal British Legion's annual fundraising drive. Cllr Alan Wilkinson, said: "It's very important not to forget the sacrifice made by many Bolton men. Families
A BOLTON student with ambitions to step into the shoes of 007 has made air force history. Grace Smith, aged 19, has become the Bolton Air Training Corps' first ever female warrant officer. Her promotion ends a 60 year tradition of always having males
A BOLTON student with ambitions to step into the shoes of 007 has made air force history. Grace Smith, aged 19, has become the Bolton Air Training Corps' first ever female warrant officer. Her promotion ends a 60 year tradition of always having males
MOTORBIKE scramblers are driving residents to distraction in a Westhoughton neighbourhood. The constant roaring of engines throughout the day has angered neighbours so much that they have complained to councillors to ban them. Police and environmental
ENGINEERS have embarked on a £250,000 project to strengthen Bolton's ageing and decaying sewer system in a bid to prevent a possible future collapse. Work began this week on roads in and around the town centre and is set to continue until the end of the
THE value of land around Harwood Quarry was the focus of debate as a public inquiry into the firm's proposed extension went into its final day. Bolton Council's chartered landscape architect, Susan Rigby, told Government inspector Bob Lyon the quarry
GUDNI Bergsson called today for his Wanderers' team-mates to fight for the right to stay in the Division One promotion hunt. The Reebok skipper sees no cause for despondency after Tuesday night's defeat at Watford that left them trailing the new leaders
RADCLIFFE Boro seek a place in the first round proper of the FA Cup tomorrow in a Fourth Qualifying Round tie at old rivals Burscough. Manager Kevin Glendon is hoping his side picks up after some disappointing results. "We've lost our last two league
PARTICK Thistle striker Robert Dunn is training with Andy Preece's Shakers and will be snapped up if he impresses. Dunn, 21, who has been leading scorer at the Scottish Second Division side for the past two seasons, arrived at Gigg Lane this week and
BLACKPOOL NORTH PIER THEATRE, BLACKPOOL, Hale and Pace with support from Hilary O'Neil and Steve Rawlings. Wednesday to Friday 8pm and Saturday at 7pm. Also, Roy 'Chubby' Brown, Saturday at 9.30pm and Sunday at 7pm. Ring 01253 292029. OPERA HOUSE, Blackpool
BOLTON CHA RAMBLING CLUB, Tomorrow Dunscar Bridge, Torra Barn, Three Lowes, Dimple, 10 miles. Start 10.45am. For more details ring Bolton 697610. ALBERT HOTEL, Derby Street, Bolton. Tuesday October 31, Halloween fright night in aid of Whizz-Kidz charity
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. Runs until Saturday Nov 11, The Phantom of the Opera. Tel 0161 242 2524. LIBRARY THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 236 7110. FORUM THEATRE, Wythenshawe. Ring 0161 445 3599. ROYAL EXCHANGE
VICTORIA HALL, Knowsley Street, Bolton. Bolton Choral Union present A Remembrance Concert for the Millennium including Spitfire Prelude and Fuge by William Walton, Spirit of England by Sir Edward Elgar, The Dambusters March by Eric Coates and Dona Nobis
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 7.30pm, Sat 9am to 4pm. Tel 0161 338 2708
MORE than 2,000 Little Splashers and their families did their bit in June for Tommy's Campaign during Splashathon 2000, held in association with Huggies Little Swimmers. At 260 swimming pools nationwide, babies and toddlers were encouraged by their parents
BELIEVE it or not, Smithills & Heaton Conservative Club is celebrating its centenary this month. While we don't expect any of you to remember the day it began, we couldn't pass up a chance to have a peek into the club's original minutes book -- kindly
A BOLTON travel agent is spearheading a revolution among the town's small businesses. In an attempt to compete with giant out of town retail parks, smaller traders are being given advice and training to fight back. Andrew Dickson, managing director of
PEOPLE in Horwich who need a friend or could offer their time to help others is urged to consider getting involved with the town's visiting service. The voluntary organisation offers friendship and support for the lonely, elderly and isolated. Following
HEALTH and safety chiefs have reassured residents in Deane there was an "insignificant risk" from asbestos particles contaminating the air during a recent fire. Residents voiced their concerns to the Environmental Health department after workmen demolished
THE widow of a CJD victim from Bolton today sends a stinging reply through the Bolton Evening News to Tory politicians blamed for mishandling of the BSE crisis. Maria Wood, of Baker Street, Kearsley, whose husband Graham caught the disease two years ago
From a small start in 1958 Radio Metro Leigh has grown from strength to strength A SPECIAL radio station transmits the perfect tonic through the airwaves to a special audience. And, according to Andy Stevenson, station engineer and programme presenter
BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester. THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury. The Bill Jones Trio. Friday November 3. Starts 8pm. Tickets £6 and £4 concessions. Also, Thursday November 16, Patrick Street. Starts 8pm. Tickets £8 and £6 concessions. Ring 0161 761
NIGHTS BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. For details of all events ring Bolton 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury Road, Bolton. Live bands Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm. Ring Bolton 523855. THE ANTELOPE
FILMS for the week until Thursday November 3.. WARNER VILLAGE CINEMA, Middlebrook. Ring Bolton 669988. Blair Witch 2(18); Dinsoaur (PG); The Little Vampire (U); What Lies Beneath (15); Coyote Ugly (12); Bring It On (12); Romeo Must Die (15); Road Trip
THE MILLENNIUM FESTIVAL OF THE AMATEUR PERFORMING ARTS, Leeds. An international festival showcase with performers from the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, a fireworks finale, a Music for Youth Schools Prom. Runs from
CLUB MISTRY, Derby Street, Bolton. Sunday October 29, Diwali celebration, family event, 4pm to 11pm. Ring Bolton 524695. CORNERHOUSE, Oxford Street, Mcr. Ring 0161 228 7621. Action packed arts programme for youngsters aged 11-16. Every Sat at 11.30am,
RE your article -- 'Oh, Brother They're Cashing In Now' (BEN October 23). Who does Nichola Holt think she is accusing the producers of Channel Four of cashing in on the videos? If anyone is cashing in, it is her. She says people are going to get bored
I WOULD be grateful if your paper could pass on my heartfelt thanks, for the care given to me during my prolonged stay in Ward C4/Cl from May to September at the Royal Bolton Hospital this year. I am deeply moved at the unstinting help and dedicated supervision
heads should roll I COULDN'T believe what I was reading! "Neighbours from hell evicted," BEN, October 17. In Liverpool County Court, two neighbours from Leigh, told of threats, intimidations, damage and general harassment, they had had to endure for over
IN reply to the letter about taxes, from Andrew Townsend (Your Views, BEN October 18). Yes, it is true that many countries pay for health insurance, and we do not, but, with our crumbling health service, it won't be long before we too have to. As it is
A YOUNG wife today paid tribute to her fun-loving, devoted husband who lost his fight for life after a road smash. And Wendy Stuchbury told how she is unable to break the tragic news of her husband Andy's death to their four-year-old son Connor. Cyclist
Sam Allardyce is running the rule over former Barcelona midfielder Ronnie Ekelund for the second time. The Dane, who had a trial with Wanderers during the pre-season tour of Denmark, is back at the Reebok hoping to make a comeback after recovering from
BIG money, big ideas and big name players . . . Crystal Palace have them all. But the Eagles land at the Reebok tomorrow with their confidence at rock bottom, supporters getting restless and new manager Alan Smith, having transfer-listed three of his
A DRIVER involved in a town centre smash was today being held by police for questioning. Firefighters had to cut the driver from his car following the collision at the junction of College Way and Derby Street. Police said the incident happened at 2pm
By Rob Arkwright, Hargreave Hale & Co TELECOMS, media and technology, or TMT stocks, as they are more commonly known, came back to life earlier this week, boosting the market to a five-week high. The telecoms surged, largely due to investor relief
PUB landlady Christine Bridge hopes to be the toast of Monte Carlo next month . . . Christine from the Bridge Inn at Horwich won the regional heat in the category of Beer Pub of the Year. She now goes forward to the Whitbread Pub Partnerships Excellence
A BOLTON student put her best foot forward on behalf of a local charity when she took part in the Great North Run on Sunday. Jenny Warburton, 21, of Bradshaw Meadows, Bradshaw, ran the 13.1 mile course in just two hours 24 minutes and had a whale of a
BOLTON Hospice fundraisers intend to put a twinkle in everyone's eye by launching its annual seasonal Light Up A Life appeal. The appeal gives people the chance to celebrate the lives of loved ones in the form of a giant Christmas tree decorated with
A HORTICULTURAL Centre owned and run by Bolton council which also provides day care and training for adults with learning disabilities, today launched several new partnerships. Heaton Fold Centre, which is a nursery and garden centre has been managed
WESTHOUGHTON town council leader, Cllr David Wilkinson, is calling for tighter restrictions to be made on the sale of fireworks. Residents angry and frightened by loud fireworks exploding day and night for at least two weeks running up to Bonfire Night
FIRE chiefs were today praising staff for their efforts in reducing the number of hoax calls. Area commander for Bolton, Wigan and Salford, Bob Hodgson, said Greater Manchester County Fire Service had put many resources into tackling the problem. And
SCHOOLGIRL singing sensation Hannah Morris will be switching on Bolton's Christmas lights. It will be a star-studded affair when Hannah will be joined for the festive event by top popsters Atomic Kitten. Shoppers can look forward to an action-packed evening
AN ASTRONAUT who flew around the earth 110 times in the Space Shuttle will touch down in Bolton tonight to speak to teenage pilots about his amazing experience. Don Lind (pictured) will tell the 80th Squadron Air Training Corps about his journey in Challenger
ENGINEERS have embarked on a £250,000 project to strengthen Bolton's ageing and decaying sewer system in a bid to prevent a possible future collapse. Work began this week on roads in and around the town centre and is set to continue until the end of the
LEIGH Centurions are back on the trail of St Helens' versatile star Scott Barrow. Leigh's interest was rekindled when Castleford pulled out of a proposed deal that would have taken the 21-year-old to West Yorkshire. Barrow had two rounds of talks with
LEIGH RMI know better than most just what's at stake in tomorrow's FA Cup 4th qualifying round tie at Scarborough. Just two years ago they created a national stir with a 1-1 draw with Kevin Keegan's Fulham at Craven Cottage before losing 2-0 in the replay
ALBERT HALLS, Victoria Square, Bolton. Thursday November 2, Steeleye Span, tickets £12, concessions available. Tribute band, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Sunday November 12, 7.30pm. Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Thursday November 9, 7.30pm. Ring Bolton 334400.
HILLTOPS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, Hill Lane, Blackrod. Budding musicians come and play your own arrangements and compositions, Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm. For more details ring Bolton 692702. THE WATERMILLOCK, Crompton Way, Bolton. Live music every
JUMBLES INFORMATION CENTRE, off Bradshaw Road (A676), Bolton. Broomsticks, Bats and Big Black Cats. Displays, games and activities for children. Sunday October 29. Starts 11am to 4pm PHILIPS PARK, The Barn Countryside Centre, Park Road, Whitefield, Bury
ATLANTIS, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton. Ring Bolton 529922. Friday: Extreme, dance night, Saturday: Desire, mainstream chart and dance music. BAR PERU, Bank St, Bolton. Ring Bolton 521321. BENNIES NIGHT CLUB, Warthfold Rd, Radcliffe. Ring 0161 764 3501. CLUB
MAY I thank councillor Goldsworth for his compliments (letters, last week's Citizen) on "The Excellent Progress" made by the new cabinet system; it really is very helpful and much appreciated. If, however, he thinks the make up of the Executive Committee
I REFER to the article in the Citizen (Oct 19) "Beggars off the streets" suggesting that the public refrain from giving money to beggars and instead send a donation to one of the many charitable organisations assisting the homeless. If, as a young lad
TWO years ago my daughter Lucy was struck down by meningitis and I was brought face to face with the terrifying nature of this disease. Thankfully, after six agonizing weeks, Lucy began to recover, and is now in very good health. We were lucky, as one
MAY I through your pages appeal for help in defending the Gale Moss site from development. Once again this area is under threat as Chorley Borough Council proposes to redesignate the land as suitable for light industrial and office development. It is
CHORLEY'S duty chemist between noon and 1pm on Sunday, October 29, will be G F O'Brien Ltd, T/A Parkinsons, 97 Market Street, Chorley. Weekday out of hours services in the Chorley area are: M D Rimmer, 22 Runshaw Lane, Euxton, (Mon-Fri 5.30-6.30pm). S
ELDERLY people in Bury may have suffered eye damage because of missed appointments during a bus strike, it is claimed. Optician Mr Beverley Harrison claims that many of his elderly patients were put a risk because eye examinations can spot a variety of
HUSBAND and wife team Alexander Delamere and Bella Merlin are enjoying working together in Anna Karenina at Bolton's Octagon Theatre. But Alexander, who plays Stiva in the production, admits it's not the easiest thing in the world taking direction from
ATHERTON'S council tenants should be safe as houses in their homes . . . thanks to a pioneering local authority agreement. The Tenant Participation Compact is the first contract of its kind designed to give residents a say in how the housing service is
STONECLOUGH funnyman Steve Rowe finally hits our TV screens soon in a new TV documentary on what makes people laugh. The Granada series called "Gaggin' For It" includes filming in the clubs, which is where Steve -- aged 46 and from Ringley Meadows --
A BOLTON travel agent is spearheading a revolution among the town's small businesses. In an attempt to compete with giant out of town retail parks, smaller traders are being given advice and training to fight back. Andrew Dickson, managing director of
BOLTON Hospice takes a step back in time next month -- and invites local folk to join in the fun. The occasion is Ye Olde Victorian Christmas Fair, a major fundraiser which the Hospice will be running at the Bolton Excel Centre on Bridgeman Street on
AN MP's call to slash the wages of British gardeners tending war graves abroad has been criticised by Bolton veterans. Ex-servicemen queued up to vent their anger at Labour's former junior consumer minister Nigel Griffiths who claimed the gardeners earned
JOHN Monks, whose travel, coach and funerals empire made him a household name in the Leigh area has died. Mr Monks, 80, had been admitted to hospital three weeks ago after being taken ill as he and his wife, Jean, returned to Britain on a flight from
IF you fancy a bit of name dropping to pals, get yourself entered for next year's Great North Run. That's the advice from the BEN's Frank Wood, who ran with the Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club team in the Tyneside half marathon last Sunday. So many personalities
EVEN decimalisation couldn't kill them off. Twenty-eight years after they first took their bow in the North-west folk clubs, Fivepenny Piece are still going strong. Three of the faces have changed over the years, but Eddie Crotty and po-faced George Radcliffe
POETRY readings BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport. Second Thurs in the month at 8.00pm, free. Ring 0161 432 2117.
MEN ARENA, Manchester. Nov 25, Tom Jones, tickets £25.50 and £22, starts 8pm. Also, Green Day, Thursday December 7, tickets £15. Ring 0161 930 8000. MANCHESTER APOLLO. Smash Hits Tour, Saturday December 2. A1, Billie Piper, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch, Atomic
BLACK BULL, High St, Belmont Village: Tuesdays, 9pm. COTTON KIER, Waters Meeting, Bolton. Tuesday, 9.15pm. EAGLE AND CHILD, Whalley Rd, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom. Sunday, 8.30pm. GYPSY'S TENT, Deansgate, Bolton. Sunday, 9pm. HEN & CHICKENS, Deansgate
THE MET, Market Street, Bury. An evening of comedy with Glen Wool, Howard Read and Natalie Haynes. Wednesday November 1. Starts 8.45pm. Tickets £4. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432 2117. FROG AND BUCKET, Oldham
