MAY I appeal to those shipmates who served in "C" Class destroyers, i.e. CA, CO, CH and CR vessels, to join our Association. The 8th Destroyer Flotilla/Squadron Association was originally limited to those who served in the 8th in the Far East, from 1945
MY name is Gill Whitley and I run a helpline called Searching for a Memory, which I set up to assist people who are searching for missing friends and relatives. So I would very much appreciate you printing this letter in your paper. I am looking for a
HISTORICALLY, the Conservative Party is the most successful the democratic world has ever seen. It was in power for two-thirds of the 20th Century. Its ability to reinvent itself, by adapting to new social and political conditions, has been truly remarkable
BOLTON Wanderers are facing an intense battle against relegation -- from the popular board game, Monopoly. The Trotters could be embarrassingly dropped from the board and replaced with First Division rivals Preston and Burnley if they fail to get promoted
SATURDAY DEAN Holdsworth gets the only goal as Wanderers finally end their winless streak at the Reebok with a victory over Norwich that, allied to Blackburn only drawing at Wolves, puts them back in the hunt for runners-up spot - one point behind Rovers
With Blackburn in pole position for automatic promotion, Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce admits today the play offs are looming. But even then, says Big Sam, there's no way of knowing what will happen. SAM Allardyce added weight to the 'lottery' theory today
LEAGUE Egerton are a knockout EGERTON captured the Winter League Knockout Trophy last Sunday, when they defeated Longsight, who found their third 40+ game handicap in a row too much. The previous Friday Longsight had carved out an admirable semi final
TWO lucky readers and their partners will be enjoying Lionel Richie -- live! They won the two pairs of tickets for his concert at the MEN Arena on May 4 in a popular BEN competition. They also won a copy each of Lionel's latest album Renaissance -- which
BUS passengers are advised that there will be extensive diversions to bus services within Manchester city centre today due to a UNISON march. Buses will divert from 12.30pm to avoid the areas affected by the march which will be travelling from Whitworth
BOLTON Council is urging anyone with census queries to contact a national helpline number after the Town Hall was deluged with calls. Confused form-fillers have been clogging the council switchboard with inquiries about tomorrow's snapshot survey. But
BUDDING Torvil and Deans wasted no time in putting their skates on at a Bolton primary school. The pupils of St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Heaton, left their desks to go for a skate . . . in the school hall. Most made a brave attempt to stay
A BOLTON MP has toasted the Breakfast Club initiative set up at Johnson Fold Community School after paying it an early morning visit to see if for herself. Ruth Kelly, MP for Bolton West, was at the Worston Avenue school on Friday morning to see more
THE former partner of a woman, furious at not being allowed to see his children, phoned her 55 times in one day, demanding to speak to her, a court heard. Darryl Richards then followed her in his car, driving very close to the rear and at one point trying
A SPECIALIST electric kebab carving knife, worth £1,300, was stolen during a break-in at a fish and chip shop, Bolton Crown Court was told. But DNA analysis on a spot of blood found at the scene led police straight to Najeeb Khan in prison, where he admitted
HALLIWELL Local History Society invites you to A Grand Day Out at Mere Hall, Thomasson Park. This Victorian Experience is on Sunday, May 6 from 11am to 4 pm. During the day visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time and attend a Victorian
HEALTH chiefs in Bolton were celebrating this week after plans to abolish local health watchdogs were scrapped. The House of Lords rejected a Government bid to close 204 Community Health Councils across England and Wales. Plans to scrap the CHCs -- patient
A DRUG dealer who unwittingly sold heroin on several occasions to undercover police officers has been jailed. Christopher Buckley received a total of four years two months custody and was the latest casualty in Bury police's highly successful blitz on
BOLTON Wanderers are facing an intense battle against relegation -- from the popular board game, Monopoly. The Trotters could be embarrassingly dropped from the board and replaced with First Division rivals Preston and Burnley if they fail to get promoted
A SICK phone pest has left hundreds of Bolton youngsters heartbroken after a promised day out at a top UK theme park proved to be a hoax. The telephone conman contacted Bolton Lads and Girls Club claiming to be the general manager of the Alton Towers
AN Indian village which had its water supply tank destroyed in the recent earthquake is to get a brand new facility -- thanks to the generosity of Bolton people. More than £14,000 has been raised by the Mayor of Bolton's Indian Earthquake Appeal which
BOLTON Council party leaders have criticised the lack of choice offered to voters in a consultation on the future running of the town. Councillors voted unanimously this week to tell Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott that the town wanted to keep its
A BLIND man who was told he could not travel on a trip organised for handicapped people because he had too many disabilities has won his battle to join the crew of a tall ship. Gary Shaw, aged 40, was given the all clear by his own GP to man the new tall
as Lightning aim to bounce straight back following their shock relegation to the Second Division. With new signings John Wood, Ryan Driver and Tim Roberts also missing out on the rain-hit game against Surrey, Lancashire could almost field a completely
WEEK two saw a radical change in the results with Phil Crompton taking the money and 10 points after having to play a preliminary round (four matches, best of three and the final best of five to win it). The losing finalist was Ste Crompton, the semi-finalists
RESULTS: Division One -- Cheetham (Sharples) 2 Brook B 5; Crofters B 7 Willows B 0; Chetham (Chapeltown) 3 HBSC 4; Globe 4 Pack Horse 3; Spread Eagle 6 Black Bull (Edgworth) 1; Bay Mare 4 Craven Heifer 3; Bowling Green 3 Crofters A 4; Pineapple bye. Division
Black Horse bomb surprised Speare's BLACK Horse Bombers were the surprise winners in the semi finals of the Colliers Arms Team Knockout. The Section One team beat Premier Section Shakespeare 4-1 to reach the final. In the other semi final there was no
THE finals of the closed championships played at Hilton Centre brought the current season to a close. Mike Moir followed up his successful league and cup triumphs with an outstanding performance in the championships, winning the Open Singles, the Open
LEIGH Centurions will need to show some Sheffield steel this weekend if they are to keep their nine-point lead at the top of the Northern Ford Premiership. Leigh have run into their worst injury pile-up of the season and will be sending a depleted squad
THIS'LL get the babes lookin'! Our very junior cool dude wears a boy's three-piece outfit by Marks & Spencer, for ages from three months to 18/24 months. It comes in cotton beige at £25 and our little model is wearing it with suede beige shoes at
FOOTPATHS in nine areas of Bolton have been re-opened following advice from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and in consultation with landowners. Longsight Park - entire site including access from Thicketford Road past the farm next to
A YOUNG super sleuth, who uncovered a stash of suspected stolen credit cards and a lethal blade, has been praised by police chiefs. Lia Errington, 12, alerted her father to the find, minutes after discovering the cards, photographs and a six inch bladed
GROW your own little Alan Titchmarsh or Charlie Dimmock -- and encourage children to play outdoors. Early Learning Centres (Bolton's is on Deansgate) have a great new range of gardening toys. Perfect for novices is the Gardening Starter Kit with mini
FARMERS are threatening to blockade a landfill site with a 'wall of tractors' to stop it being used as a burial ground for an estimated 6,000 animal carcasses. The threat from farmers follows Government plans to use Whitehead tip -- midway between Boothstown
THERE wasn't a "Shhhh!" to be heard as a rock band blew away the dust from a Bolton library's shelves. Rows of books made an unlikely backdrop for Area 51 as they tore into their set. But the gig at Breightmet Library was music to the ears of Gay O'Donnell
Q: I have a son with my partner, though we are not married. I am told that I do not have Parental Responsibility in respect of my son. What is it and how do I go about obtaining it? A: Parental Responsibility means all the rights, duties, powers and responsibilities
THE FOLLOWING match result cards are still outstanding. If they have not yet been played, they should be played as soon as possible -- Colliers v Jimmys Lot; Little John X v Lord Clyde B; Dunscar Con Club v Bowling Green; Jimmys Lot v Dunscar Con Club
THE fixtures for the coming Summer season, starting week commencing May 21. will be ready for collection on Monday at Derby Ward Labour Club between 7.30pm and 9pm. At a recent meeting of the Committee, it was decided that the following be handicapped
ON Sunday, April 29, Farnworth Super League Darts play Morecambe away. Venue at Charles (above Fred on the ball) Promenade Morecambe. Farnworth squad -- John Worthington (capt), Steve Coote, Ian Haslam, Tony Green, Terry Connor, Andy Chase, Tony Blackledge
Knockout THE Halliwell Con Club Darts Knockout on April 13 was won by Ian Roe. Mick Cunningham was the runner-up. Semi-finalists were Mick Leluan and Derek Ashton. Best lady prize went to Andrea Quinton. On Sunday April 15 the knockout was won by Dave
THE Bolton BDO Men's Team in the Lancashire GMC Super League play Oldham away tomorrow at The Flowerpot Inn, 376 Shaw Road, Higginshaw, Oldham. Tel 0161 624 3446. All players to meet as arranged, because the coach is not available. Any players who cannot
In the Ladies Section One (Thursday) Nicky Thompson still leads the table by aggregate from Maureen Taylor with Dot Ainsworth in third. Following in joint fourth are Alison Redburn, Julie Broxton, Denise Meanley and Dawn Lowe. Leading Ladies Section Two
THE mixed Pairs was won by Mo Taylor (Rockin Robins) & Wayne Merrick (The Lamb). In the final Mo and Wayne beat Jean Burns (Rag Dolls) and Dave Higgin (Thowd Bulls). In the semi finals Mo and Wayne beat Andrea Quinton (Rockin Robins) andWayne Taylor
AS a lecturer working for Bolton Community Education Service (CES) community development team for the past ten years, I am disappointed yet again to read (BEN: April 9) that the merger of CES and Bolton College will be part of the "recovery plan ... after
I AM very sorry, but a letter from the Chair of Bolton West Conservative Association denying they are behind attacks on Ruth Kelly will not do (April 24). Many of the people who have written in are known Conservatives and, as the local candidate, James
A GRANDAD who was blinded in one eye after a hospital blunder has been awarded £220,000 in damages. The 79-year-old man, who feels he has been robbed of the pleasure of life, was paid by the Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust in an agreed out of court settlement
A FORMER bank manager accused of setting fire to his house while his family were asleep walked free from court yesterday. A jury took just 15 minutes to find Glenn Hunt not guilty of arson with intent to endanger life and arson being reckless as to whether
YOU Big Sam fearful of missing out in play off lottery where the winner takes all Big Sam fearful of missing off lottery where the winner out in play takes it all Comeback 'kid' backs Wanderers to go up We've got the players to go up, says Whitlow Mike
YOUNG yobs set alight a derelict house in an arson attack. Rubbish had been set on fire in the front bedroom of the empty property of Church Street, Ainsworth, at 7.30pm yesterday. Fire crews used a hose reel to extinguish the flames which badly damaged
VANDALS torched a car and a caravan in separate suspected arson attacks in Bolton last night. Firefighters were called to Dunoon Drive, Astley Bridge, at 7.10pm, where a caravan was gutted. Firemen went to Blackledge Street, Deane, 30 minutes later, where
AN anaesthetist has had his suspension confirmed by the General Medical Council Interim Orders Committee. Narenda Basnyat, of Rectory Lane, Bury, was made subject to an 18 months suspension in October last year. Each order is subject to a six month review
THE first of 10 people arrested following a £5 million raid in Radcliffe has appeared before magistrates. Police swooped after a six-month investigation, code-named Operation Torch, which involved undercover surveillance. At the court in Bury, Paul Bell
A PENSIONER is battling for his life after receiving a brain injury when a gang of youths set upon him early today. The 68-year-old man was walking along Water Street, Radcliffe, Bury, when the attack took place. As he walked through the group of youths
A MAN was shocked to discover he was still over the drink drive limit even though he had not had a drink for 16 hours, a court heard. Bury magistrates were told that after being pulled over by a police officer for a routine check he smelt so heavily of
THE Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International Bolton Chapter invite you to a Dinner meeting at Smithills Coaching House. The evening on Monday, May 7, will begin at 7pm. Tickets are available by ringing Jim, 01204 417804 Alan 01204 407006 or
A HEROIN addict caught in the middle of a drug bust was found to have a condom containing heroin hidden inside his body, Bolton Crown Court was told. Police went to a house in Crescent Road, Great Lever, and found several people inside, including Gary
A STREET in Bolton was sealed off for three hours last night as fire-fighters dealt with a leaking chemical drum. The substance, thought to be an ammonium compound, was discovered spilling out onto the pavement in Knutshaw Crescent, Hunger Hill, at 2.20am
ARMY cadets from Bolton have refused to let the foot and mouth crisis stop their training programme despite the restrictions. Members of the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force usually look forward to weekends at army camps and other locations across
A BURY GP who is alleged to have hired a man convicted of kidnapping, forgery and assault had his suspension confirmed by the General Medical Council's Interim Orders Committee. Colin Ogdon, who was registered into the profession in 1975 and is currently
Burnden 'walkers' DOES Stephen Kerrigan wear blinkers or perhaps he only sees half a report and then spouts forth rubbish on another's views. Which category does he suppose I fall into, a team hater or the ground hater? Perhaps he's one of the supporters
HOW many Walkden locals know the Swan With Two Necks? They would need to go back a very long way. The pub, standing at the centre of Walkden, and now known as The Stocks, has been there since the early 18th century. But it changed its name to reflect
I HAVE read the customer charter on the new BWFC website and would like a bit of help, as far as I could see it made no reference to the following. 'We at Bolton Wanderers will make every effort to rip out any history that we have had, we will replace
THE pessimists will worry that Barnsley, having nothing to play for but pride, will be relaxed while the optimists will point to the Tykes' recent home form and see a glimmer of hope. Whichever the viewpoint, Wanderers know nothing but a win will do at
LES Bulcock, one of the most successful professionals in the Warburton's Bolton League's history, has died at the age of 88. A native of Colne, for whom he played his early cricket, Bulcock moved into the local league in 1947 at Kearsley, after having
Pool P W L F A Pt VBQ Seven... 15 13 2 52 23 78 Bridge A... 15 13 2 55 20 77 Simply The Bowler... 15 11 4 50 25 72 Sportsman's... 15 9 6 42 33 60 Beer Monsters... 15 9 6 41 34 59 Edge Tavern... 15 7 8 39 36 51 Robin Hood... 15 6 9 35 40 47 Bowling Green
THE GILNOW ARMS TEAM KNOCKOUT CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND GILNOW -- Bolton Deaf A v Queen Liz B CROSS GUNS -- Willows v Northfield ALBION -- Oasis v The Star VICTORY REFORM -- Bolton Deaf Mixed v The Phoenix WAGGONER -- Farmers v Cattlemarket LION of VIENNA
THIS year a total of 29 clubs will field 62 men's teams in eight divisions, 45 mixed teams in six divisions and 23 junior teams in three divisions. The BSF committee have to plan a busy season and every week will see a total of 63 matches spread across
DO you recognise this band? If so, Mr Lawrence Peter Fray, of 2 Childwall Close, Bolton, would like to hear from you. He tells me that he has a work colleague who has a particular interest in the trumpet player, Wilfred Johnson, who was her grandfather
PLANTA FASCIITIS WHAT AND WHERE IS IT? Fascia is a very strong bond of fibres that attach at the base of the heel of your foot, and it fans out towards the balls of your feet, and assists with any walking and running action. HOW THE INJURY OCCURS 1. A
SECTION ONE P Pts Tonge Moor B... 28 155.0 Rumworth D... 28 146.5 Runworth B... 28 140.0 Adlington... 27 138.5 Tonge Moor A... 27 119.0 Deane C... 28 115.5 Rumworth A... 28 115.0 Smithills A... 27 113.5 Breightmet A... 28 109.5 Bradshaw A... 26 108.0
Final showdown SECTION E Knockout final between Bolton Royal British Legion and Halliwell Central Reform is to be played on Monday, April 30, at Horwich RMI. The final is a six frame aggregate match and the dress code will apply Joe Hayes Individual Final
WHILE 30,000 runners were pounding 26 miles around the streets of London on Sunday, Bolton's Dougie Tobutt did things a little differently. He was running the Tresco Marathon - along with just 75 others. Tresco isn't a supermarket but one of the Isles
IT is not very often that Horwich RMI Harrier Phil Fleming is lost for words but he was indeed left speechless when he was greeted with a surprise presentation. The RMI Harrier who has been a member of the club for nearly 30 years was lured to Rivington
GIVE your hair a little "polish" with the aid of this award-winner. Shining Star Spectacular Glossing Spray from Charles Worthington's Dream Hair range has just won Highly Commended in this year's New Woman Beauty Awards. The spray was one of the best
DID you know that 90 per cent of women in this country are wearing the wrong size bra? Find out more, and other revealing information, at Marks & Spencer's stores, including Bolton's on Deansgate, during May. At the town centre store, they're running
IF there's one thing in the wedding planning that's guaranteed to divide families it's the thorny problem of gifts. The bride and groom really can only use so many toasters, and Auntie Ida's taste in glassware may leave much to be desired. Wedding gift
SUSAN Twist is unable to queue for a Lottery ticket while David Crellin struggles to walk down the street without someone shouting abuse at him. That's the price of television fame, according to the two well-known faces of soap opera who star in the Bolton
THE present may look a little shaky but Manchester City's immediate and long term futures are in good hands. City are going down, barring a miracle, but the prospect of life in the First Division isn't sparking thoughts of jumping ship. Already almost
STEVE Redmond has been at a loss with what to do for the last few weeks. The Shakers central defender has been suspended for the past five matches and has had to watch from the dugout, content with shouting instructions rather than strutting his stuff
HENNING Berg believes Wanderers are going to take the First Division race to the wire. Blackburn could be up after their game against Portsmouth on Sunday if that result and the Barnsley-Wanderers game go their way. But Berg says fans should put the champagne
Shirley's Girls ... 16 12 4 147 93 24 3-in-a-Bed... 16 12 4 144 96 24 Boardwalkers... 15 11 4 131 94 22 Jackie's Girls... 16 10 6 133 100 20 Guns/Roses... 14 8 6 111 99 16 Carol's Girls... 16 7 9 120 115 14 Wanderers... 16 6 10 110 130 12 RAOB... 16 5
MONDAY, April 30, committee meeting at the Balmoral 7pm. Mixed Doubles winners R and J Bryant, runners up G Jones and D Plimley. MEN SECTION ONE Founders ... 20 17 3 196 101 110 Queen Anne ... 20 15 5 169 131 89 R/H/C/Club ... 20 15 5 176 129 88 Wellington
The fourth greyhound summer league individuals competition - THIS competition will commence on Tuesday, May 22. The draw will take place on May 8 at the Greyhound pub, anyone wishing to attend the draw please come down. Last year's 26 players will have
