CHORLEY Harrier Vicky Gill has won her first two races in America. The Great Britain International, who has just started a two-year Athletic Scholarship at Florida State University, guested in the Florida Intercollegiate Cross Country Championship in
I WANT to thank whoever it was who handed my flask into reception at Bolton Wanderers FC after the Liverpool match (Seat L122 West Stand), and further, the person who actually washed it out for me. As I explained, I would collect the flask at the next
SOME 15 years ago my vessel "John William" was set on fire and burnt out. The rebuilding and re-rigging has taken a long time and during that time many people from your area gave much help and encouragement. I have moved several times during this period
REGARDING my letter dated September 26. A few friends have been in touch asking what my "moan" is all about -- so here is a pithy summing up. "Suez 51/54 -- Why no medal?" (The campaign and casualties that never were?) In the early 1950s, a garrison of
ON September 11, the world witnessed the grotesque mass murder of more than 6,000 people in the space of an hour. We watched as people, many with remarkable courage, confronted death at the hands of hijackers. Most people would naturally offer their sincere
THE race is on to save part of an historic hall which is in danger of collapse. An application for a grant for Bank Hall, Bretherton, is currently being considered by English Heritage. But Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle is trying to speed up the cash to save
ENVIRONMENT watchdogs have named a Chorley firm as one of the biggest offenders when it comes to pollution. Houghton House Sand Ltd, of Adlington, was listed the eighth worst company in England and Wales in the Environment Agency's table of poor performers
AN ANGRY householder is waging a one-woman campaign after claiming her exclusive estate has gradually become a grot spot since it was completed two years ago. Adrienne Duerdern, of Knebworth Close, is calling for council action to sort out the problems
AN award-winning off-license manager is so passionate about wine that he is set to start stomping the grapes himself -- at a vineyard he has bought in Italy! David Gilson, has owned Oakdene Service Station, Southport Road, Ulnes Walton, for the last 18
A WOMAN aged 93 was left battered and bruised after being attacked by an intruder who then ransacked her Harwood home. Ann Hodson lay on the floor in agony for more than an hour until she was discovered and taken to hospital. Mrs Hodson, who lives at
SAM Allardyce admitted today that his decision to ditch plans to sign Artim Sakiri is a bodyblow to the Macedonian international. The Wanderers' boss was preparing to lodge an appeal against Home Office refusal to grant the 28-year-old winger a work permit
PER Frandsen faces a race to be fit for Bolton Wanderers' next Premiership test against Newcastle on October 12. The influential midfielder is under intensive treatment on the ankle injury that forced him to withdraw from Denmark's vital World Cup qualifier
NOTTINGHAM Forest's determination to put one over on Wanderers was underlined when in-form striker Stern John pulled out of World Cup action to focus on next Monday's Worthington Cup clash. The 24-year-old striker has withdrawn from the Trinidad and Tobago
WANDERERS have passed almost every test that has come their way so far this season, confounding critics who tipped them as relegation certainties. So the hard-working Super Whites could have been forgiven for craving some time off with no Premiership
THE hospital has introduced new policies to make sure this never happens in Bolton again. Two nurses now have to inspect intravenous drips instead of one and all staff have been warned to be aware of drug manufacturer changes. Mrs Reed, Director of Nursing
THE family of a tragic divorcee who died in hospital after being given the wrong medication said it should never happen again. And the family has attacked the decision to allow the nurse involved in the death of 37-year-old bridegroom-to-be Craig Richardson
A FRIGHT Night Hallowe'en event will be held at Tonge Cricket Club on Wednesday, October 31, from 8pm. The night will include fancy dress, themed charity raffle and spot prizes. The night is being hosted by the Boot-Scooters. Admission £2.50. Details
WANDERERS have received official confirmation from the Football Association that Ricardo Gardner will serve only a one-match suspension as a result of his red card at Arsenal. The winger misses Monday's Worthington Cup tie at home to Nottingham Forest
I WANT to thank whoever it was who handed my flask into reception at Bolton Wanderers FC after the Liverpool match (Seat L122 West Stand), and further, the person who actually washed it out for me. As I explained, I would collect the flask at the next
BURY has scored a significant success in its bid to fill its empty council homes. In the last 18 months the number of empty properties has dropped below the target figure set by the Government. However, although the figure has dropped from nearly 350
AN URGENT appeal has gone out from Halliwell Luncheon Club for helpers in the kitchen on Mondays from 10am to 2pm. The club meets at Halliwell Road Free Church and serves about 30 people aged 50 and over. Anyone who can help should contact 01204 382411
BOLTON birdwatchers will have a chance to get into the record books this weekend. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds want as many people as possible to take part in the biggest World Birdwatch. The North-west events will include Pennington
BOLTON is to host a concert for adults with learning and physical disabilities at Falcon View Centre, Cotton Street, Bolton, and for pupils with learning difficulties at Greenfold School, Highfield Road, Farnworth, both on October 16. The musicians at
WANDERERS' Premiership stars are giving the shirts off their backs to support the campaign to raise funds for the families of the firefighters killed in the World Trade Centre tragedy. In conjunction with the Bolton Evening News, the Bolton players are
Do you agree with Neil Bonnar or do you have other views on any sporting topic? If so, let us know either by letter to Sportsbag, Bolton Evening News, Sports Desk, Churchgate, Bolton BL1 1DE or e-mail to nbonnar@lancashire.newsquest.co.uk
(Whenever the TV company can get here) A WONDERFUL thing happened at Maine Road last weekend. Home fans didn't have to set their alarm clocks for the crack of dawn, miss their Saturday night out or leave the wife and kids to eat the Sunday roast dinner
Wanderers stars Henrik Pederson, Simon Charlton, and Colin Hendry get on their bikes
OVER the past few weeks I have featured stories of local scouts going to World Jamborees. They have brought a letter from Mr Roderick Crompton, of Broad o'th' Lane, Bolton, who tells me that in 1964 (until 1968) he and his family were migrants living
A YOUNG family is lucky to be alive after a lorry rammed their car which had broken down on the hard shoulder of the motorway. Donna Charnock, 31, and her three children were sitting inside the car when the heavy goods vehicle hurtled by at 70 miles per
A MAN drowned taking a late night swim on holiday after drinking heavily, an inquest was told. Albert Anthony Smith, aged 46, of Columbia Road, Heaton, was on holiday in Buscerias, Mexico, with five friends. The court was told Mr Smith had a meal in the
STRUGGLING traders have warned that Bolton Market is under threat because of strict parking regulations and crippling rents. Some stallholders at the Ashburner Street market fear multi-complex trading stores will finally overtake the once bustling market
A COUPLE are jumping into one of their Minis and following in the tyre treads of Michael Caine in an Italian Job-style attempt to help young people. Paul Taylor and Penny Rudolph will spend eight days on the Continent, raising cash at an international
WANDERERS have passed almost every test that has come their way so far this season, confounding critics who tipped them as relegation certainties. So the hard-working Super Whites could have been forgiven for craving some time off with no Premiership
BLONDE singer Katy Malloy has quit TKO just days before the group were due to release their second single. Katy left the band suddenly -- going home to Bournemouth and vowing never to return. It means plans by the Leigh-based group for a follow-up to
STAFF at a Breightmet primary school which had special measures imposed on it following a failed Ofsted report are celebrating after education chiefs lifted the order. Crompton Fold Primary School was placed under special measures in February last year
BURY'S Sam Collins has revealed that he is actively looking for another club - but would still love to stay at Gigg Lane. The big defender was shocked to be told that he was being put on the transfer list, along with midfielders Darren Bullock and Matt
YOUR atheist writers who complain about religion seem to forget about Hitler, Stalin and other Communist groups who tried to manage without the help of God. I would rather have a Bible-thumping person than a person who thumps people. Those who say "an
HAVING read both letters on the electronic BEN on October 2, I have a question for the two particular vegans who wrote in to complain about Julie Holt. If Homo Sapien (that's you and me folks!) was meant to eat only vegetable matter, why have we got canine
AS an 82-year-old Honorary Member of Westhoughton Cricket Club, I think I have a right to have my say. I have gone to WCC for over 40 years, and only stopped because of ill health. I have spent many happy hours and made lots of good friends, and the atmosphere
A MOVE to ban the sale of replica guns are being supported by campaigners in Chorley amid fears the realistic-looking toys could fall into the wrong hands. Chorley Chamber of Trade is working with police, Chorley Borough Council and Trading Standards
CHORLEY'S pensioners and other vulnerable folk are already rushing to get their free flu jabs for winter. And they are beating much-loved former boxing champion Sir Henry Cooper to the punch. Henry, aged over 65 himself, is being used by the Department
THE family of a tragic divorcee who died in hospital after being given the wrong medication said it should never happen again. And the family has attacked the decision to allow the nurse involved in the death of 37-year-old bridegroom-to-be Craig Richardson
THE family of a tragic divorcee who died in hospital after being given the wrong medication said it should never happen again. And the family has attacked the decision to allow the nurse involved in the death of 37-year-old bridegroom-to-be Craig Richardson
SAM Allardyce confirmed today that he will use the Worthington Cup fourth round tie against Notts Forest on Monday to give outings to members of his first team squad who have not been getting starts in the Premiership. Steve Banks, Bruno N'Gotty, Colin
NOTTINGHAM Forest's determination to put one over on Wanderers was underlined when in-form striker Stern John pulled out of World Cup action to focus on next Monday's Worthington Cup clash. The 24-year-old striker has withdrawn from the Trinidad and Tobago
THE nurse involved in the tragedy has returned to work after being suspended. Tracy Davies, medical risk manager at the RBH, said that the nurse is now working shorter days, to prevent her becoming tired, and is being supervised and given extra support
THE family has expressed concern and anger that the nurse involved in Craig Richardson's death should continue working as a nurse. Mr Richardson's sister, Karen Richardson, a qualified nurse and manager in an NHS Trust outside Bolton, said: "We feel this
TWO Chorley teenagers make their England debuts in Northern Ireland this weekend in the Irish and British Junior International Fell Running Championships. Vicky Snape, who is 15, and 17-year-old Nat Lawton, both members of Chorley Athletic Club, will
A MAN will appear in court after police discovered explosives stored in a house. Stephen James Cleator, aged 55, of Owenington Grove, Little Hulton, has been charged with theft and will appear at Salford Magistrates Court tomorrow. Police called the bomb
PROCEEDS from a Rediscovering Harvest Open Day, being held on Saturday at St James Church, St James Street, New Bury, Farnworth, will be shared between The Booth Centre, Manchester, and the New York Firefighters September 11 Appeal. The day will run from
WANDERERS have passed almost every test that has come their way so far this season, confounding critics who tipped them as relegation certainties. So the hard-working Super Whites could have been forgiven for craving some time off with no Premiership
WANDERERS have passed almost every test that has come their way so far this season, confounding critics who tipped them as relegation certainties. So the hard-working Super Whites could have been forgiven for craving some time off with no Premiership
KINGSBURY Court Lodge, Bolton, raised £814 for the Macmillan Cancer Relief when 100 residents, friends and visitors attended their annual fund raising event.
BOLTON West MP Ruth Kelly, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, is to lead a Euro debate in Manchester later this month. She is to speak at a meeting in the Crowne Plaza Midland Hotel, Manchester organised by the Manchester & District branch of
A BOLTON sports' club has celebrated its 100th anniversary - as the country's oldest badminton club still playing. Bolton Badminton Club was formed in 1901-- when lady players wore long skirts and the national association was still in its infancy. In
FROM hero to zero in 12 months. That's Peter Taylor, above, who was sacked by Leicester. Last year he was the future of English football as he topped the Premiership and had the respect of the entire football world for the wonders he worked with the England
GORDON Taylor did himself no favours in a TV debate with Premier League spokesman David Sheepshanks over the 'cash for PFA' row. I use the term 'debate' loosely as Taylor spoke over Sheepshanks almost continuously in what turned out to be a one-way argument
From the Evening News, October 4, 1976 25 YEARS AGO YES, it has been Bolton's driest, sunniest, hottest summer on record. And there's still an Indian summer to come, says local expert George Wood. New heat records were set up in the latter part of June
THE Citizen recently featured the story of Chloe, our hard-to-home cat, (Citizen, September 20). The power of the press was proved when we had a dozen calls from concerned cat lovers. She was rehomed in days to a young man who had experience of difficult
YESTERDAY evening my wife and I were visited by a lady collecting envelopes on behalf of a local charity. When I refused to give her a donation, the lady became quite aggressive. This gave me cause for reflection, the upshot of which is this letter. Am
WORSLEY Council's planned play areas and sports field for Little Hulton overspill estates took a step nearer completion in October, 1968, with the opening of the Armitage estate playground. The chairman of Worsley Council, Cllr Stanley Martin, officially
LANDMARK buildings across Bolton will be coming under close scrutiny in the months ahead as possible tourist attractions of the future. The result will be that eye-catching structures across the town will star in a new guide to Greater Manchester which
A MAN relived in court how he saw his brother suffer fatal injuries in a street attack. Carl Akister, aged 25, was first witness in the trial of brothers Andrew and Darren Pilkington at Manchester Crown Court. Mr Akister said after leaving a Hindley pub
PENSIONER Bill Hatchman boasts a footballing achievement that the brilliance of David Beckham has never come close to matching. The 65-year-old football fan once scored a hat-trick wearing a special pair of boots -- his WELLIES! His success was achieved
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham is to have a face-to-face meeting with the US owners of Ingersoll Rand after the announcement that the firm's Hindley Green plant is to close with the loss of 250 jobs. He is meeting American representatives of the company to discuss
