BOLTON Angling Centre members and guests went in search of bream when they fished an open match on Clitheroe's Pine View Fisheries, however they found the big slabs in dormant mood and so the BAC lads had to settle for skimmers instead, however they found
WHY is the Government spending so much time, money and effort on "asylum seekers"? Since we joined the European Union we, Britain, have no asylum seekers, only illegal immigrants. Once an asylum seeker enters a European Union country, they can only be
I READ with interest the article regarding the 'council's new drive in cleaning up our streets'. I may be wrong, but I thought this particular idea was already in existence with roadside care being provided by companies, groups, etc. The care, or lack
NOT a month goes by, without the BEN quite appropriate printing and article, photographs, reader's letters etc about Bolton's litter problem. It is too easy to blame the council for the problem, although I must admit I sometimes feel they could do better
READERS may have seen media coverage of plans to turn Blackpool into a Lancashire Las Vegas. Perhaps they want us to use real chips not plastic ones on the roulette tables. Or to make sure the strippers wear flat caps if nothing else. But, seriously,
BRAVO Mr Blunkett! At last, in the Home secretary, we have a member of government who has heard that there are people and opinions in this country other than the self-appointed guardians of public behaviour. For many years thousands in this country have
ENOUGH is enough! I have reached the end of my tether after reading the continued hate campaign and vicious assault of Bolton's parking attendants with information that is incorrect misguided, misquoted and misunderstood! A recent news feature was followed
TWO typical Bolton lads will meet up on Sunday to discuss the Wanderers, lament the loss of the old Ritzy nightclub and reminisce about their beloved hometown. But their chat will not be carried out down at the local pub -- it will be seen by millions
English pace inhibits skilful show - Stig UNDER PRESSURE: Stig Tofting says fast pace affects skill level STIG Tofting has exploded the myth that German football is technically superior to the English game. The Denmark midfielder, who has spent a large
CURRENT opponents of Eagley enjoy the titillating bonus of wondering who will face them. Draw the short straw, as did Walmersley B this week, and you suffer the far more serious psychological stuffing provided by Sean Gallagher, Steve Holt and Carol Hartopp
WANDERERS were frustrated by Saints keeper Paul Jones as they looked the better side in the first half on their first visit to the new St Mary's Stadium. The former Stockport keeper pulled off superb saves to deny Sam Allardyce's new boys Youri Djorkaeff
FRENCH maestro Youri Djorkaeff has revealed he could have been a Wanderer earlier in the season, if his Kaiserslautern bosses had played ball. The World Cup winner, who arrived at the Reebok in blaze of glory this week, claims the Germans priced him out
FRENCH maestro Youri Djorkaeff has revealed he could have been a Wanderer earlier in the season, if his Kaiserslautern bosses had played ball. The World Cup winner, who arrived at the Reebok in blaze of glory this week, claims the Germans priced him out
FRIENDS today, Stig Tofting and Youri Djorkaeff could be the best of enemies in the World Cup Finals this summer. The Denmark international's thoughts quickly turned to revenge when he welcomed the French maestro to the Reebok this week. "I have played
BEN Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock was on the South Coast on Saturday for the vital "six-pointer" against Southampton. This was his report as the drama unfolded before, and during, the match 14:28: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2002. FA BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP
WORLD famous astrologer, Claire Petulengro is about to become the Bolton Evening News' new stargazer. She has a wealth of experience and her predictions are valued by the rich and famous. Here she tells KAREN STEPHEN about herself. CLAIRE Petulengro has
ARRIVA Trains Northern has told staff they will not be able to recover pay lost through strikes by working rest days. The company has withdrawn rest days after the Rail Maritime and Transport Union rejected a three per cent basic increase. A 48-hour strike
BOLTON magistrates adjourned the case of a Worsley man accused of taking a motor vehicle without consent for two weeks. Peter Jack Eaton, aged 28, of Stoneyside Avenue, Worsley, is accused of committing the offence in September 2001. Magistrates excused
A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with assault and common assault. Carley Buckley, aged 19, is pleading not guilty to both charges which are alleged to have taken place on November 11 last year. Magistrates adjourned the case for a pre-trial review
THORNLEIGH Salesian College is holding its first PTA event of the year next Saturday. The 1970s night will raise money for the school's bid for Sports College status. Parents, pupils and staff are invited to dress in 70s theme fancy dress and dance to
A FARNWORTH man has admitted carrying out to two burglaries which included stealing cash from an office at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Dean Worthington, aged 22, pleaded guilty to stealing an envelope containing £407.93 in cash from a desk in the hospital
MOTHERS are being encouraged to join a new group at a Tonge Moor school. A team at St Columba's Primary School in Ripley Street has organised a mother and toddler group which will hold its first meeting on Tuesday March 5. Admission costs £1 per adult
A MAN who paid £750 for a car worth about £10,000 has admitted dishonestly receiving stolen goods. Paul Haynes pleaded guilty to dishonestly receiving the V-reg Alfa Romeo. Bury magistrates heard that Haynes, aged 29, Rowsley Road, Stretford, was arrested
THE BEN Girl of the Year will be reaching new heights of success when she takes part in a sponsored abseil. Joanne Walker will be abseiling from the top of the BEN offices in Churchgate to raise cash for Cancer Research UK. The 29-year-old special needs
THE Smithills and District Bridleway Association is on the lookout for new members. The group, which aims to improve facilities for horse riders in the area, is holding a recruitment drive on March 5 at the Ranger Base, Smithills Hall, at 7.15pm. During
A YOUTH who nipped the bottoms of two girls in a public swimming pool will have to sign the Sex Offenders' Register. David Richards was in the Water Place jacuzzi in Bolton town centre when he touched the 12 and 13-year-old girls. The schoolgirls became
A TOTAL of 18 pupils from Bolton School have been offered places to study at Oxford and Cambridge Universities next year. They have been accepted on a wide variety of courses, ranging from Anglo Saxon, Norse and Celtic, to Medicine, Engineering and Modern
A TOP chef will be serving up a French treat for diners at the De Veres White hotel. Albert Roux will be bringing his expertise to the Reflections restaurant in the De Vere Whites Hotel, Middlebrook. As the first of a series of Albert Roux dinners guests
ST GREGORY'S DIVISION ONE P W L F A Df Pt Grapes SC A... 12 8 4 52 32 20 68 Shakespeare... 13 10 3 59 32 27 67 Grapes A... 13 9 4 53 38 15 59 Bridgewater A... 13 8 5 45 46 -1 59 Spa... 11 5 6 44 33 11 50 Blackhorse... 12 4 8 36 48 -12 44 Flying Shuttle
Teams rivals eye knockout glory THE draw for the last eight of the LLCC Team KO is listed below. All matches for this round are to be played on Monday, February 25, starting at 8.30pm prompt. It is the responsibility of the winning team to ensure that
RESULTS - Premier Division: S of Life B 5, Derby Arms A 2; H & Hounds 1, S of Life A 6; Roach Ht 5, LLWMC 2; Old Tower B 0, Hamers Arms 7; Summerseat A 7, Church C Sp St 0. First Division: Victoria Ht 0, Colliers Arms 7; Sparking Clog 5, L Raglan
JUST how poorly did United actually perform on their return to Champions League action this week? writes Chris Sudlow Badly enough, claimed skipper Roy Keane. And he added: "It shows that even the so-called lesser teams are a hard nut to be crack in this
DANNY Tiatto faces his first serious challenge to being one of the first names on the City team sheet during his time at Maine Road. Tiatto has deservedly been a regular starter for the Blues in the Premiership and First Division during the last three
Snooker Ass SECTION ONE P Pt Rumworth B ... 20 106.5 Deane C ... 19 102.0 Halliwell A ... 21 95.0 Adlington ... 20 93.5 Tonge Moor B ... 20 93.0 Rumworth D ... 21 90.5 Rumworth A ... 21 89.0 Tonge Moor A ... 20 85.0 Breightmet A ... 19 80.5 Deane A ..
PREMIER Division leaders Rammy A received a 9-0 walkover from Horwich Sports, while Farnworth in second place just managed to beat Wharton A, thanks to a treble by Darren Howarth. Mick Dore and Jim Chadwick trebled for Cricketers in their 6-3 win at Rammy
THE WILF Richards Cross-Country Relays took place at Heaton Park last Saturday, and Radcliffe AC were represented by two veterans teams and two ladies teams. In the four lap men's race Radcliffe A were placed 17th overall, and third amongst the vets with
JASON Hodgson and Brendan Bolland made it a double victory celebration for Horwich RMI Harriers last weekend. Jason recorded a superb win in the Parbold Hill Race (6m) while the next day clubmate Brendan clinched the Winter Hill Fell Race (11m). Hodgson's
A MAN who hit a police constable with a baseball ball during a remembrance service has been ordered to be detained in a mental hospital. Adam Culshaw, aged 21, of Merseyside, hit the constable over the head in Liverpool, the city's Crown Court heard.
A MAN who was gunned down outside a pub in Ashton was a close friend of Manchester United star Wes Brown. Stephen Amos, aged 21, from Longsight, became a pal of Brown when the pair played for Hyde United. Mr Amos was shot dead outside the Bexx pub in
TRADERS and residents will take on fast food giant McDonald's by staging a public protest. McDonald's wants to build the drive-through restaurant on the council car park in Higher Market Street, Farnworth. Councillors will go on a site visit next month
BRITAIN'S over 60s are rebelling against the label 'old-age pensioner', a new study has revealed. More than half of the people officially known as OAPs are rejecting the term, with three quarters claiming it is patronising and out of date. Norwich Union
INEXPERIENCED mountain bikers risk putting themselves in serious danger by riding the Commonwealth Games cycling route, it has been claimed. Officers for the Bolton Mountain Rescue Team fear cyclists will try to tackle the demanding course in the months
NIGHTLIFE in Bolton is set to receive another welcome boost with the planned opening of a host of chic new bars. Two new pubs, £2.6 million The Goose in Deansgate and Pepper Alley in Bank Street, opened in December. Now, proposals are in place for a £1
WANDERERS took a point from their first visit to St Mary's in a poor show of a game neither side deserved to win. Having looked the better side in the first half they struggled to get into a rhythm in the second period in which Jussi Jaaskelainen was
BEN Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock was on the South Coast on Saturday for the vital "six-pointer" against Southampton. This was his report as the drama unfolded before, and during, the match 14:28: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2002. FA BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP
Halliwell men's super league: HALLIWELL play Aspull away tomorrow, Sunday, at Aspull Village Club, 142 Haigh Road, Aspull, Wigan, 01942 831071. All players are to meet for 11.30am at Halliwell Central Reform Club, Brownlow Precinct, Bolton 01204 528323
THE Bolton BDO ladies team in the Lancashire GMC Super League Darts play Blackpool away tomorrow at the Devonshire Club, 128 George Street, Blackpool. Tel 01253 301283. All players must meet as arranged. Any player who cannot attend should contact Eva
Halliwell Cons: PAUL Hesten took the£31 first place after a 3-0 win over Dean Pepperday, who took £15 second place. Both had close semi-final wins. Paul eventually beat Martin Holt who took £5, while Dean beat an unlucky yet consistant Ian Carr, who also
Darts squad pBOLTON Town play Oldham tomorrow at the Founders Arms, St George's Street, Bolton. Squad -- Paul Hesten (capt), Paul Williams, Ian Roe, Brian Hatter, Martin Holt, Roy Cunniff, Ian Salisbury, Phil Arrowsmith, Steve Robinson, Derek Ashton,
MONDAY is the Ladies Round the Board Pairs competition at Derby Ward LC. Officials: J Speddy, M Bell, I Yates, J Dawson. Players to be at the venue for 8.10pm, for 8.15pm start. This time will be strictly adhered to. This week's 180s were achieved by
A DOCTOR claims heart attack patients are being put at risk by being forced to stay on normal hospital wards, because there are not enough beds on Bolton's cardiac support unit. Dr Ken Hearn, a long-standing heart specialist in the town, is throwing his
IF I have read Ainslie Cassons' letter correctly regarding cyclists (February 15), he should not be pedalling at 70mph on a motorway, and, when he is on a normal road, he should do like other cyclists do -- use the pavement. Mr G J Parr Rothwell Road
frabax@msn.com GUY SHACKELL of Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales writes: "I would very much like to get in touch with Arnold Cardwell, who went to Bolton School in the 1940s and lived in Great Lever. He and I were together almost the whole of National
A COUPLE claim a gang of teenagers is waging a campaign of harassment against their corner shop. John and Brenda Roberts say there has been a catalogue of attacks on the shop and its staff over the last six weeks, including theft and verbal abuse. Things
WANDERERS and Saints have one thing in common going into their six-pointer on the South Coast - TV pundit Mark Lawrenson has written both teams off. Wanderers fans have famously issued an on-screen challenge to the former Liverpool star to shave his moustache
SAM Allardyce has stolen a march on his rivals in this year's beat-the-deadline transfer race. The Wanderers' boss has secured five new signings in the past six weeks and believes his squad is now strong enough and talented enough for the relegation battle
THE crunch is on for teams in the relegation zone with Wanderers. Here are the latest results and fixtures LEICESTER (Recent run) Wanderers (A) drew 2-2 Arsenal (H) lost 3-1 West Ham (A) lost 1-0 Newcastle (H) drew 0-0 Liverpool (A) lost 1-0 Chelsea (
A WILDLIFE expert preparing to run the London Marathon on April 14 is appealing for sponsors. Graham Standring, heritage reserves officer with Manchester's Wildlife Trust, is currently running half marathons in training. He hopes to raise enough money
ATHLETIC Bolton people are being invited to put on their running shoes to raise funds for a charity for the blind. Galloway's Society wants enthusiasts to join its team in the Great North Run. The half-marathon from Newcastle to South Shields will take
CARERS from Bolton have a chance to enjoy the limelight during a week dedicated to them. The six million people in the UK who work caring for others will be celebrated during Carers Week from June 10 to 16. Its aims include raising awareness about the
THE families of crime victims have listed a number of key measures they would like to see put in place. Most people find it hard to cope with the death of a family member. The delegation lobbying Prime Minister Tony Blair hope the Government will: Fund
MAGISTRATES have adjourned the case of a man from Bromley Cross who denies causing a breach of the peace. Malcolm Griffiths, aged 35, of Old Barn Place, appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court on Friday charged with the offence, which is alleged to have
A CANCER patient has inspired hundreds of Bolton people to raise money for The Christie Hospital. Debbie Worthington, in remission from the lymph cancer Hodgkin's Disease, organised a series of fund-raising walks in Rivington. She has already brought
BRAVE paramedics Dave Cook and Brenda Moody were honoured for their daring rescue attempt at the Moat House fire last April. They received special commendations for their courageous actions when fire ripped through the Bolton hotel, killing two pensioners
COUNCILLORS serving on Wigan Council will hold the following advice surgeries: FRIDAY, February 22: Leigh Town Hall (6-6.30) K Anderson, Mrs L Liptrot, J O'Brien (7pm-8pm) K Cunliffe; Tyldesley Town Hall (6.30pm-8pm) B Wilson; Howe Bridge sports centre
POLICE officers in Bolton have overwhelmingly rejected the Home Office's new pay deal. A total of 98 per cent of the Greater Manchester force's frontline officers who took part in the national ballot voted against accepting the proposed pay reforms. More
WANDERERS took a point from their first visit to St Mary's in a poor show of a game neither side deserved to win. Having looked the better side in the first half they struggled to get into a rhythm in the second period in which Jussi Jaaskelainen was
WELL, well, the Bolton Council safety experts are talking about us BWFC supporters standing up at the Reebok Stadium. I suggest they open their eyes and take a look at the tennis match between Tim Henman and Jonas Bjorkman in the Davis Cup. Most of the
RICKETTS For England. What a superb honour it is for the club but mostly for the player and the manager. Well done Michael, Well done Sam. Sam has done wonders with the Wanderers since his time here. It really annoys me the fact that the board and sponsors
THE seventh qualifying event was won by Russ Marsh who beat Gary Richards 3-1 in the final. The semi-finalists were Ste Crompton and Paul Stevens. The final qualifying round is tomorrow at 8pm. The top 12 could significantly change in tomorrow's final
They have raised over £5,000 for the fund which was launched at a ceremony at The Reebok Stadium earlier this week. The BEN's adopted charity for 2002 already stands at more than £355,000. Anne Kaneen, MBE, founder of the support group, said: "This is
LAPSED rugby league players have been urged to pull on their boots again to help Bolton's only senior club survive. Bolton Mets are on the verge of disbanding due to a crippling player shortage. They are surviving with the bare bones of a team which is
IHEARD Sam talking on the radio this week about getting some ball-winners in his midfield. And about time too. Since Frandsen and Warhurst have been out injured, Wanderers have struggled to keep the ball. Farrelly and Hansen haven't got a tackle in them
OVER the years we have given the Wanderers board some stick. But over the last couple of seasons it has been good to see them respond to the club's playing needs. Last season Colin Hendry was brought in halfway through and that had a lot to do with us
A MAN has been jailed after being convicted of car-jacking a woman's BMW as she loaded her shopping. Darren Edwards, aged 26, threatened to shoot Patricia Sutton if she did not hand over the keys to her car. Yesterday Edwards, who had previous convictions
THE Farnworth League will play in the GMIL Tournament on Wednesday, February 27, at Breaks Snooker Club in Failsworth. Would all players meet at Farnworth Snooker Club at 6.45pm. Results: Cuemasters A 7.5 Walkden Labour 0.5; Hawkers A 5 Dixon Green A
JOE Hayes Individual Snooker Trophy sponsored by Farnworth Snooker Club. Monday -- P Foley (Greenfields) v T Kelly (Ellesmere); M Cambray (Hawker Siddeley) v C Grubezynski (Northfield SC); D Robson (Bradshaw Cons) v V Astley (Derby Ward LC); P Brough
BOLTON Harriers Elizabeth Holt and Katie Smith scored superb individual victories in the Bob's Brew cross-country races at Horwich last weekend featuring races for Under 9s-15s. It was in the Under 15s that Smith, so dominant in the Red Rose League before
NORTH-west European MP Arlene McCarthy has backed calls to raise the minimum excise duty on cigarettes across the Continent in a bid to beat smuggling. She said Customs officers seized 201 billion cigarettes last year. It is thought tobacco smuggling
By Jane Bullock jbullock@boltoneveningnews.co.uk CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a two-storey motel have been refused by Horwich Town Council's planning committee for a second time. Both Horwich and Bolton Councils' planning committees have already turned
By Jane Bullock jbullock@boltoneveningnews.co.uk LONGSIGHT School parents have welcomed plans for responsibility for their children's education to be switched to another set of teachers. The parents are in favour of the move which will see the youngsters
VELOCIRAPTORS, ankylosaurus, stegosaurus and baryonyx all came very much to life ifor a group of Bolton schoolchildren. Year Three pupils from Devonshire Road Primary School stared in awe as the life-size animatronic models moved, roared and spat just
THE youngest member of a multi-million pound drugs operation in Bolton has begun a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence. Carl Entwistle, aged 22, was jailed on Friday at Liverpool Crown Court by Judge David Swift. He was the last gang member to be sentenced
Schools Soccer by GRAEME HOLLINSHEAD: BOLTON Under 15s face a tough test when they take on local rivals Bury in the quarter finals of the North West Alder Cup at the Derby School next Saturday. The town team have had a difficult season so far but they
HALLIWELL Ladies play at home tomorrow night, Sunday, against Little Lever Ladies. Players to meet at 7pm at the Bowling Green, Blackburn Road. Team from Pat Boardman (capt), Mable Macari, Amanda Entwistle, Margaret Godfrey, Elaine Jones, Gina Jones,
IN the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, the Ladies Most 133 and Over Competition is beginning to get very close between a number of players. With over half of the Darts League season already
Flyers pair clinch round board contest THE men's Round the Board Competition was won by Mick Arrowsmith and Mark Savidge (The Flyers), Wayne Merrick and Ian Roe (The Lamb) were the runners up. Semi-finalists were Tom Bradley and Dave Higgin (Thowd Bulls
