for prize I AM writing to thank you for the first prize which I received when I entered the Hair by Marcus competition. The staff were all really efficient and friendly and I very much enjoyed myself. Thank you especially to Julie and Emmak. Mrs J Buckley
I READ your article about parking over Easter on Tonge Moor Road. I have lived on Tonge Moor Road for many years and when I first moved here I telephoned the police (who, at the time, were responsible for issuing parking tickets) to ask about parking
I FELT I must write in response to your recent correspondent Ms Dorothy Brady, who accused local Conservatives of being behind recent attacks on Ruth Kelly MP. Unfortunately she chose to cite a recent letter from a Mr Connell, criticising Ruth Kelly's
AN elderly pedestrian died and the driver of a car was left fighting for life after an accident on Manchester Road, Kearsley on Tuesday afternoon. The driver of the car is believed to have suffered a heart attack and lost control of the vehicle, which
A BOLTON surveyor is appealing for thieves to return a laptop computer which contains important business information. The high-tech machine, with a purchase price of about £1,500, was stolen from a site hut at the former Burnden Park. Contractor's surveyor
MAKING a show of themselves has enabled members of Bolton's Drama Workshop Youth Theatre to raise more than £1,000 for charity in just four months. Last year the young actors raised £2,300 for good causes, and hope this time by the end of 2001 to have
PHOENIX Theatre Company's current season concludes with Moliere's 17th century comedy "The Imaginary Invalid", in a snappy translation by Miles Malleson. The play will be performed at Chorley Old Road United Reform Church Hall, from May 23 to 26 and is
MEMBERS of Bolton Catholic Musical and Choral Society have to be in fine voice for the next two months -- as they have a busy time ahead of them. The Youth Theatre presents Bugsy Malone at the Theatre Church, Seymour Road, Astley Bridge from Thursday
BOLTON'S Jenny Bowling is delighted to have spent a "miserable" weekend in London . . . The 15-year-old member of the St Philip's AODS is already a veteran of the amateur stage, and spent Easter at an international Les Miserables masterclass. Jenny first
THE TD Travel Group, which is based next to Manchester Airport, has opened a second Business Travel Centre in Bolton. The venture in the Bolton Business Centre, Lower Bridgeman Street, is set to create new jobs. Mr Simon King, Joint Managing Director
LATEST figures reveal that there were 4,764 people out of work in Bolton in March. It was a reduction of 21 from the February total of 4,785. There were 3,781 males out of a job in March (3,783) and 983 females (1, 002). The corresponding total for the
A BOLTON company has put the seal on its success. Nash Mechanical Seal Services Ltd in Nile Street has achieved the prestigious Investors in People standard. The company supplies and repairs high-performance mechanical seals to a customer base which includes
POLICE are investigating after two motorists were injured in a collision last night. Dawn Gillighan, aged 18 of Turnberry, Skelmersdale and Paul Pritchard, aged 22, of Blenheim Road, Bolton, were both taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital with minor head
A SPRING fair will be held on Saturday, May 12, to raise money for local people with learning disabilities and provide information materials. The Lowton, Golborne and Ashton Mencap Society are holding the event, which includes home made cakes, bric-a-brac
Car crash: Two injured POLICE are investigating after two motorists were injured in a collision last night. Dawn Gillighan, aged 18 of Turnberry, Skelmersdale and Paul Pritchard, aged 22, of Blenheim Road, Bolton, were both taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital
A LOCAL MP has written to the Prime Minister urging him to help award campaign medals to those who served in the Suez Canal Zone between 1951 and 1954. This year is the 50th anniversary of the deployment of British service men in the zone. During that
DANCERS entertained shoppers to raise money for a needy youngster. Members of the All Stars Klub performed at Crompton Place to raise money for three-year-old Nathan Howarth. The group of 18 dancers had a whale of a time and brightened-up the day of visitors
WANTED: Local females willing to abseil 60 feet off the Bolton Evening News' building on Saturday. No previous experience necessary. But, for those daredevils willing to take this leap of faith, there's the chance to help a very good cause -- and enjoy
A BURY man due for sentencing on charges of stealing from his employer and handling stolen goods, suddenly tried to change his plea in respect of one offence when he appeared before Rochdale magistrates. Jason Noble, 26, of Downham Crescent, Bury, had
GARETH Farrelly's eyes were smiling this morning as he trained with the Irish squad for tomorrow night's World Cup qualifier against Andorra. Only a week ago the Dubliner was distraught, fearing defeat at Crewe had wrecked Wanderers' hopes of an automatic
FOURTEEN games were not completed in the first week due to heavy rain, bad light and ground conditions. One game was abandoned on the opening night, but quickly replayed the same week and a result was obtained.. Royal Hotel, H, and Church Hotel resulted
NEW pro Ijaz Mahmood is still involved in a tournament in Pakistan and was missing when Little Hulton lined up for the game against Darcy Lever. But they managed without him picking up a 62 run win after Andy Sutherland's haul of 6-21 had seen Darcy bowled
MUTTIAH Muralitharan returned to the Old Trafford nets today - but Lancashire have already proved that they are not a one-man team. With Murali still on his way from Sharjah, John Crawley's men completed a crushing innings victory over Somerset at Taunton
AS a mark of respect for the Moat House Hotel tragedy, the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton have cancelled the Bolton Woman of the Year Awards and Luncheon. The event was due to be held at the Hotel on Friday for around 200 guests. It will be postponed with
A LIGHT wind southerly breeze, never rising above force three and occasional drizzle did not dampen the spirits. The handicap fleet seemed to be suited with the breeze whilst the GP14s took the opportunity to practice for next weeks Open Meeting. Handicap
Men and women who were telephoning family and friends outside the building on their mobiles said they were too shaken to comment. It is believed a number of them have been giving statements to the police. Several guests were also sent to the Last Drop
PARAMEDICS fought desperately to revive the two guests in the ambulance as they took them to the Royal Bolton Hospital. A Greater Manchester Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Sadly, despite the paramedics' brave attempts, the battle to save their lives
WRESTLER Stu Fury was a big hit when he brought a local flavour to the American grappling phenomenon and took to the ring in Horwich. A crowd of almost 500, hooked on larger than life characters getting to grips with each other from extensive TV coverage
A CORONATION Street storyline in which much-loved character Alma Halliwell dies from cancer has been slammed by a hospital which cares for Bolton sufferers. The TV character will die after missing a smear test and then being the victim of a smear mix-up
A HIT and run victim who nearly lost a leg when a luxury sports car smashed into him has urged Bolton's Asian community to help police catch the "coward" driver who fled the scene. Roy Fraser, aged 33, still receives counselling for post-traumatic stress
THE father of a six-year-old boy struck with a life-threatening illness told today how he brought his "dead" son back to life. Dave Grundy recalled the horrifying moment when he found his son, also called David, lying motionless in bed. Alarmed by choking
Crook inspires Walkden MIDFIELDER Dave Cook was the inspiration for Walkden in a 3-1 Premier Division win at Bolton Lads Club. He scored the opening goal on 28 minutes and was the outstanding candidate for the man of the match award. Steve Clayton made
ATHERTON Town took over pole position in the Premier Division with a 3-0 away win at Stockport Georgians. Neil Lewis hit the first then two goals killed off the home team challenge with Daniel Christie setting up Phil Hornby and Martin Warburton flicking
Schools' Soccer BOLTON Under 15s are on target to finish in top spot in the Northern Merit League. The local youngsters maintain their challenge when they held Blackburn to a goalless draw in their league match at Plessington on Saturday. The game was
AGD SHUTTERS moved into the next round of the Margaret Taylor Memorial Shield, after a 2-2 draw in the group matches. Shutters went in front through Roberts, only to let the lead slip when Moss equalised for Hulton Lane. In the second half Barrow put
Blackrod Town returned to form after the midweek quarter final of the cup exit to Norcross and Warbreck with a 3-0 home league win over Barnoldswick United. The Premier Division runners up spot is still in sight for Town and if the standard of play witnessed
Lancs Amateur League TWO goals from veteran John Fairhurst and one from Dave Haslam in the first 20 minutes had Old Bolts flying at home to Walshaw Sports. The visitors to Tower Street, too near the relegation places for comfort, hit back through a quality
LEIGH RMI couldn't have asked for tougher opposition as they try to get their season back on track. Promotion-chasing Yeovil Town visit Hilton Park tonight, kick off 7.45pm, looking for maximum points to put further pressure on Conference leaders Rushden
MAY I, through the BEN, thank the men working down the side of Whitakers, Bolton who came to my aid and kindly gave assistance after a nasty fall I had last Tuesday April 17 Also thanks to the attendant in the Ladies toilet. Thank you all for your help
HAVING visited Bolton for the 23rd Festival of Male Voice Praise, which was excellent, I was disappointed and disgusted to find two shops who would not accept my Scottish bank notes. On enquiring at a local bank, I was advised that they are legal tender
CONCERNING your report about two drivers having accidents on Scout Road Did Mr Kelly or Mr Mason not read the Highway Code where it says you drive according to the conditions. At the time of their accidents it had been raining heavily and there was standing
BRIAN Derbyshire's letter, Friday, March 16 criticising Mrs Alice Green for pointing out that Bolton is losing its Lancashire identity and getting an Asian identity. The fact is that more Muslim schools and mosques are being built every year in Bolton
IF only I had my video camera ready the other Wednesday afternoon at 3:55pm. I use Moss Bank Way almost daily and was near Smithills Deane Road junction. Travelling from Chorley Old Road I approached the traffic lights at Halliwell Road in the right hand
TRAGEDY struck in the early hours of this morning and now the operation to discover how two guests died in a fire at a Bolton hotel begins. Accidents do and will continue to happen and often when fire is involved such incidents have devastating results
SEVERAL letters interested me in recent editions of the BEN so, therefore, may I be allowed to reply as briefly as possible so that the salient points are not omitted by editing. My comments are as follows:- 1. Laura Reeds (BEN March 20). When I realise
WHAT would happen if we were to request the building of Christian schools and churches in Pakistan, a shy BEN reader asked. No answer came. This is because, although we are being encouraged to learn all about other cultures, we are not to know about anything
PHONE threats were made to Bolton's Moat House Hotel before the early morning fire in which an elderly couple died, the BEN can reveal today. Fire investigators and senior detectives believe a mattress which was set alight in a third floor corridor, could
WANDERERS 'Bring and Friend For Free' initiative has been hailed a success after attracting 6,000 extra spectators to Saturday's 1-0 victory over Norwich, which drew a crowd of 17,967 to the Reebok. "We are delighted with the response we received," commecial
POLICE chiefs have praised brave Graham Hughes, from Whitefield, who stepped in to help a woman who was being viciously attacked by a knifeman last January. When he intervened the man tried to stab him but Mr Hughes dodged the blade and shouted to his
MORE police officers will walk the Bolton beat in the coming weeks as a recruitment drive kicks in in the battle against crime. Up to 50 extra officers are set to join the Bolton policing division over the next three years, following an injection of cash
MEMBERS of Rochdale Music Society celebrate a milestone anniversary with an illustrated book outlining its history. The book launch is at 6pm on Saturday, April 28, at the Gracie Fields Theatre, Rochdale, and will be followed by a concert at 7.30pm. Rhona
PLAYWRIGHT Jim Cartwright returned to Farnworth to watch the town's Little Theatre give a performance of his play The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. The award winning writer who began his theatrical career at the FLT as a member of its youth section,
A SOLICITOR who has been qualified for more than 50 years has retired at the age of 76. Mr Leslie Fletcher a former deputy coroner for Bolton, spent 14 years as a consultant with Keoghs solicitors. Before that he worked for more than 37 years as sole
VISITORS to Little Lever Sports Club Gala Day can enjoy all the fun of the fair as well as being entertained by pipe music. A total of 28 local organisations are expected at the gala day on Sunday, May 20 with organisers predicting it will be bigger and
A TEENAGE boy is seriously ill in hospital today after he was involved in an car accident in Worsley. Daniel Anderson, aged 14, from Salford, who was on a pedal cycle, was in collision with a BMW on the East Lancs Road near its junction with Old Clough
A WINNING team at a Bolton primary school is celebrating after picking up a prestigious national award for putting people first. Staff and governors at St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School, Little Lever, have all contributed to the success
A TEENAGE burglar narrowly escaped being sent to jail after a judge heard he had offended again while awaiting the outcome of a deferred sentence. Keith Fisher, aged 18, had been told last year by Judge William Morris that if he behaved himself, got a
Ladies jump to it in aid of quake victims WANTED: Local females willing to abseil 60 feet off the Bolton Evening News' building on Saturday. No previous experience necessary. But, for those daredevils willing to take this leap of faith, there's the chance
BOLTON artist Gerry Halpin has beaten hundreds of hopefuls to get his work included in the annual Manchester Academy Exhibition And he has several daredevil journeys leaning out of a light plane sketching views to thank for it! Gerry -- the former head
A FAMILY of six escaped unhurt when their living room caught fire today. The family fled from their Argo Street home in Daubhill after the blaze started at about 8.15am. The fire started near to the window of the ground floor living room and spread into
THE wet weather relented enough to allow the Bolton Association to make a prompt start to the local cricket season. The Bolton League had already decided to postpone their opening games on Sunday but the Association were confident that their pitches were
Tyldesley take top spotTOP: TYLDESLEY RU moved to top spot in the North Lancashire Division with a well earned 67-17 victory at Broughton. Fielding a patched up side due to unavailability and a Second team taking 26 players out of the reckoning Tyldesley
BOLTON RUFC had to sit things out on Saturday afternoon as their two remaining opponents, Broughton and Didsbury, played other outstanding league matches. The first team squad used the occasion to get in some much needed practice, before they meet their
HORWICH Leisure Centre Swimming Club celebrated their successes of last year in style by arranging a visit to the National Whitewater Centre at Bala in North Wales for a day of white water rafting. Divided into five inflatable 14 foot rafts, 35 swimmers
Guests evacuated from the Moat House were this morning staying at the New Pack Horse Hotel, off Bradshawgate. Men and women who were telephoning family and friends outside the building on their mobiles said they were too shaken to comment. It is believed
AN employee of the Prices and Prescriptions Authority, which backs onto the hotel in Higher Bridge Street, said she could see the effects of the fire as she arrived for work. The woman, who declined to be named, said: "From here you see can see that the
GUESTS from the Moat House were forced to evacuate just 24 hours earlier when a minor blaze broke out at the luxury hotel, it was revealed this afternoon. More than 200 sales people from Wirral-based Max Spielman were forced to flee their rooms on Sunday
GUESTS from the Moat House were forced to evacuate just 24 hours earlier when a minor blaze broke out at the luxury hotel, it was revealed this afternoon. More than 200 sales people from Wirral-based Max Spielman were forced to flee their rooms on Sunday
GUESTS fled from the Moat House blaze wearing just their nightclothes. They were led through Bolton town centre by police officers wrapped in duvets and blankets to protect them from the cold. One eyewitness, Rosa Lorens, 44, left the Chicago Rock Cafe
PHONE threats were made to Bolton's Moat House Hotel before the early morning fire in which an elderly couple died, the BEN can reveal today. Fire investigators and senior detectives believe a mattress which was set alight in a third floor corridor, could
BOLTON Mets ARLFC's last game of the season was a mid week night match against local rival Accrington. It was a fiercely fought derby, in what can only be described as atrocious conditions. Accrington put the Mets under some early pressure, but a solid
TUBERCULOSIS is back -- that's the message from Bolton MP Brian Iddon after a rise in TB cases in the town. The Labour MP claims an increase in worldwide travel is causing the escalating figures -- with Bolton's TB cases rising 20 times faster than anywhere
BOLTON'S night-time economy could be heading for even more variety after plans to transform a disused building for leisure purposes was given the all-clear. Now the town's historic Nelson Square could see a mixture of new pubs, restaurants and takeaways
TABLE soccer star Daniel Belden will be creating all the tension of the Wanderers' promotion push when he represents the Superwhites in a national competition. The 10-year-old will have his supporters biting their nails when he comes face to face with
BOLTON people have rejected the idea of an American-style mayor -- by a majority of two to one. Results of a Town Hall consultation about whether to replace the traditional mayor with an all-powerful figure show only 26 per cent of respondents favoured
IN a terrible coincidence, it is almost 40 years to the day since 19 people died as a furnace-like blaze swept the Top Storey Club on Bolton's Crown Street. This is just a couple of hundreds yards from where the ravaged Bolton Moat House Hotel stands
DUKE William of the Worthington's Tuesday Third Division, closed the gap on the leaders this week. They also gave themselves a chance of closing to within one point of Inter Mivan, who slipped up against Tango Town, as they still have a game in hand against
TALKS between Bury loan star Colin Cramb and chairman Terry Robinson will take place this week in a bid to keep the hitman at Gigg Lane next season. The Shakers are trying to find a way to keep the striker, despite having no money to spend. Cramb is contracted
HAVING already secured the LFA Youth Cup, where Neil Smith was in formidable form disposing of his opponents' defence in a 5-2 win, Lads Club have now reached the Jubilee Cup Final with a fine win over Hindley Juniors. In their semi Carl Grimshaw cracked
results round up Tues 10th April Premier Division TEMPEST...2 CARTERS...12 Tues 17th April Premier Division BRIDGE...2 TEMPEST...1 CARTERS...2 HORWICH VICTORIA...1 Ladybridge...2 Sams Bar...2 FC Gap...5 Wingates...2 Division One BARNSTORMERS...0 SMITHILLS
