A BOLTON-based business which has continued to grow since it was established in 1994 is in the final of a prestigious national competition. Cash Generator Ltd, which was founded by entrepreneur Brian Lewis, is one of nine finalists in the British Franchise
A DESPERATELY poor display on a shocking pitch saw Chorley suffer their first defeat under new manager Mark Molyneaux. The Magpies could make little impression on an uncompromising home defence as Farsley claimed the three points to ease their UniBond
HALLIWELL Local History Society has announced its spring programme with a series of talks. The society meets on the last Tuesday of each month at Chorley Old Road Methodist Church School from 7.30pm. In April the subject is Barrow Bridge and in May it
ON behalf of her family, I express our gratitude for the exemplary treatment and care my late mother-in-law recently received on Ward Three at Hulton Lane Hospital. Our concerns about the reputation the hospital has had in the past proved unfounded. The
LEARNING of the death of Her Majesty, the Queen Mother, I am reminded of the occasion she paid a war-time visit to the RAF Hospital in Ely, Cambridgeshire, to which I had been admitted as a young RAF officer. Before entering the ward, the nursing staff
SO, we are going to dry a new "tack" to control youth crime (Bolton Evening News, April 3). Some time ago, our Chief Constable was reported as saying -- "There was no yob culture in Bolton, only indecent people." At the time, I was fuming. Now I read
I REFER to Mr John Booth's letter published in the Bolton Evening News on Saturday, March 30, about Cutacre Opencast site. I completely agree with the contents of his letter. We are all aware that the planning consent was granted by this Labour Government
MR ISHERWOOD is quite mistaken about international law. I hope that the following quotation from the fourth edition of Malcolm Shaw's International Law will settle the matter: "... any person taking part in hostilities and falling into the hands of an
IN reply to Mr A J Cordner in the Bolton Evening News on March 23. Of course, my husband, Councillor Donald Carr, is not against the disabled having fishing facilities -- in fact, the opposite. He merely wishes to question whether the scheme (100 parking
By Dr Brian Iddon, MP for Bolton South East I HAVE been visiting primary and secondary schools recently as part of UNICEF's "Put It To Your MP" campaign, and I want to thank all those schools that took part and all the pupils who contributed to the many
AN under-11s cricket club is urgently looking to attract new junior players for the forthcoming start of the season in April. The Blackrod team practise regularly on a Friday evening with a qualified coach and play league matches on Thursdays against
ELLESMERE Bowls Club have been left fuming at Bolton Parks officials as their home fixtures are put on hold indefinitely. Vital ground improvements at the Farnworth Veterans League club have been needed since an electrical fault led to their clubhouse
SAM Allardyce can look forward to working on a Premiership budget when he carries out the necessary adjustments to his squad for a second successive season of top flight football. Wanderers look set to hit the jackpot after all by securing their survival
SAM Allardyce will let others declare Wanderers home and dry after condemning Ipswich to almost certain relegation. On the day Leicester - beaten at home by Manchester United - were finally condemned and Derby - 2-0 losers at Southampton - were left just
FIVE primary schools threatened with closure will learn of their fate this week. Councillors will meet on Thursday evening (April 11) to rule on the controversial proposals affecting schools in Ramsbottom, Bury and Radcliffe. The executive committee will
THERE are some fascinating new toys available this month, including a revival of that little girls' favourite from the Eighties, My Little Pony. BANDAI has launched a range of super fun dolls called Bratz which are sure to delight any young doll enthusiast
GREATER Manchester Passenger Transport Authority has extended their concessionary fares scheme. This will allow Bolton schoolchildren to take advantage of cheaper travel. Following a meeting of the authority's policy committee, the decision was made to
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Westhoughton talked their way into winning a public speaking competition. Pupils aged between nine and 11 from Westhoughton CP School, Eatock Primary and St James Primary, Daisy Hill, took part in the Junior Youth Speaking competition
FIVE primary schools threatened with closure will learn of their fate this week. Councillors will meet on Thursday evening to rule on the controversial proposals affecting schools in Ramsbottom, Bury and Radcliffe. The executive committee will decide
THE Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is looking for teams from Bolton to take part in a dragon boat race. The event will take place on July 7 at the Trafford Watersports Centre in Manchester. More details on 01244 403012.
BURY is to turn itself into a blooming wonderland this summer. Businesses and retailers in all the borough's town centres are being urged to become involved with a hanging basket scheme which officials say could transform the streets over the coming months
A PROGRAMME of redevelopment at a playground in Astley is now complete. The £17,000 development of the Green Avenue/Marklands Road play area has been carried out following consultation with residents. Funding for the development came from the Wigan Brighter
THE Farnworth, Kearsley and Bolton branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will hold a talk and slideshow event on cottage garden plants and flowers, including gardeners question time, stalls, at Prestolee Church next Friday, April 12
RUNNERS are being invited to join Bolton United Harriers Athletic Club's annual 10K road race on Sunday, April 14, in Leverhulme Park from 9.30pm. The event is open to anyone aged over 16 and all finishers will get a commemorative T-shirt. A smaller fun-run
A PETROL station worker was recovering today after having CS spray squirted in his eyes. Two men burst into the Save garage in Manchester Road, Kearsley, at 9.55pm on Saturday and sprayed the attendant in the eyes before escaping with cash and cigarettes
RSPCA chiefs in Bolton have warned of the dangers of keeping exotic pets after a North-west youngster was bitten by a tarantula. The boy, who has not been identified, was discharged after treatment at Trafford General Hospital. RSPCA officers found the
A SHOPKEEPER is warning Bolton businesses to be on their guard after receiving calls from a conman she fears is trying to trick people out of money. The store boss, who runs a town centre bridalwear shop, said she has been phoned at least 30 times in
Tourism chiefs are urging Greater Manchester hotels and visitor attractions not to miss out on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offered by the Commonwealth Games. And to ensure businesses don't lose out, the North West Tourist Board is hosting low-cost
FAMILY finances these days mean that not many couples can make ends meet without both wages. And when a baby comes along that money is even more necessary. However, going back to work after having a baby brings other problems, not just the financial ones
Leigh Centurions 50 Workington Town 24 by Mike Hulme THE Centurions took a step nearer booking a Buddies National League Cup quarter final spot with a nine-try mauling of Workington - but not without a few scares along the way. Leigh trailed 18-16 at
ENGLAND'S bid for World Cup glory is set to be kicked off by Bolton's Sven Goran Eriksson lookalike Colin Lyne. The 55-year-old photographer takes on the role of England's football manager for the official World Cup music video. He appears alongside popstars-cum-TV
Bristol City 2 Bury 0 by Phil Thorp A LATE two goal blast from the Robins put paid to a sterling second half defensive display as the Shakers edged precariously closer to the Second Division relegation trapdoor. A 25-yard cracker from City wing back Mickey
Boro blow: Radcliffe Boro 2 Ashton Utd 3 BORO'S promotion hopes took a battering in a wind dominated home defeat despite taking the lead when Lee Potter chested down Scott Wilson's cross and turned to hit a beauty beyond former Radcliffe keeper Andy Johnston
A COSTLY new scanner will take the fight against breast cancer into the community next week. Bolton's first £100,000-plus mobile mammography unit will play an important part in early detection of breast cancer -- which kills around 16,000 nationally each
SUPER slimmer Enid Atkinson thought she had it all last year. She had beaten the bulge as well as breast cancer. But at the end of January this year, the cancer struck again and now Enid, 41, faces a second battle. LIFE was looking good for Enid Atkinson
PAIRS competition semi finals on Wednesday -- B Fitton & K Poole (Q Club) 40; P Brough & D Hunt jr (Hawk) 15; D Winwood & A Dawber (Cuemasters) -10; G Steadman & C Steadman (Hawk) -5. The draw will be made on the night at Farnworth Snooker
B SECTION knockout final played at Horwich RMI Club on Monday, April 8 -- St Mary's v Bolton Snooker. Three-a-side final played at Bradshaw Conservative Club on Wednesday, April 10 - Victory Reform Club v Ellesmere Rec Club. Greater Manchester Inter League
A GIRL, aged 10, who was missing overnight from her home in the Broadbent area of Oldham was found safe and well early today. Stephanie Johnson was last seen leaving a friend's house at 7pm. Police and mountain rescue teams launched an extensive search
A BURNLEY man held captive in Afghanistan for almost four years has finally been reunited with his family. Family and friends were waiting to greet Anwar Khan, aged 25, who they claim was captured by the Northern Alliance and detained as a Taliban suspect
A NEW public sports court has opened at Firs Park, Leigh. The multi-games area can be used for basketball, five-a-side football and many other activities. The £68,000 facility, which opened at the weekend, is the result of a partnership between Wigan
LOW-COST air travel continued unabated last month, with budget airlines easyJet and Go both enjoying a surge in passenger numbers, figures out today show. Luton-based easyJet, which also flies out of Liverpool, carried 839,472 people in March, up from
A EURO MP wants the Government to urge Israel to pull its forces out of the land controlled by the Palestinian authorities. Liberal Democrat Chris Davies said the killing of Palestinian civilians by the Israeli army cannot be justified as a response to
A COMMUNITY is "rallying round" to raise cash for a man facing an expensive repair bill after a car careered out of control and ploughed into the front of his home. Retired Frank Roberts returned from a night out to find a Nissan Micra embedded in his
ENGLAND'S bid for World Cup glory is set to be kicked off by Bolton's Sven Goran Eriksson lookalike Colin Lyne. The 55-year-old photographer takes on the role of England's football manager for the official World Cup music video. He appears alongside popstars-cum-TV
A FRENCH football team could soon be playing home games at the Reebok Stadium -- but Wanderers fans will not have to swap their allegiance to another team. Dignitaries from Bolton's twin town of Le Mans were so impressed with the Horwich ground during
CROWTHORN School -- the isolated series of buildings at Edgworth high on the moors outside Bolton -- has been caring for orphans and other children for 130 years. Dennis Stokes arrived there in 1927 as a six-year-old orphan, with just the clothes he stood
MOVING tributes were shared at a special memorial service in Bolton for the Queen Mum. The crowds came, sang and reflected on her life at the service at St Peter's Bolton Parish Church yesterday. It gave everyone the chance to officially pay their respects
A UNIQUE exhibition of spoken memories has opened in Leigh. "Mondays Was Washdays" is the culmination of 10 months of work by the town's artist in residence, Suki Chan. Her reminiscence project, which aims to bring young and older generations together
A NEW sister act features in Halliwell Theatre Company's next production. Maria Lee may well be a familiar face with St Osmund's ADS in Breightmet but she makes her first contribution to the Halliwell company as director. And her sister, Jane Lee, also
The Glass Menagerie, Bolton Little Theatre, Runs until Saturday, April 13 DON'T be put off by the fact that The Glass Menagerie is set in the sad and uncertain days of the American Depression of the 1930s. For the way in which Bolton Little Theatre's
P W D L F A GD Pt AK's Wrexham... 14 13 1 0 176 60 116 40 SCM... 14 9 2 3 149 114 35 29 Breightmet Utd... 14 8 1 5 120 106 14 25 Tonge News... 14 6 0 8 115 116 -1 18 Farmers SG... 14 6 0 8 147 180 -33 18 Bad Seeds... 14 5 0 9 115 141 -26 15 White Wonders
IPSWICH manager George Burley admitted after his side's 4-1 defeat by Bolton Wanderers that his side's first half defensive collapse was the worst performance by any Town side he has managed. The Town boss watched from the side-lines as German striker
A FRENCH football team could soon be playing home games at the Reebok Stadium -- but Wanderers fans will not have to swap their allegiance to another team. Dignitaries from Bolton's twin town of Le Mans were so impressed with the Horwich ground during
BOLTON and Bury Chamber is backing a call by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) for Chancellor Gordon Brown to do more to support small businesses in the April 17 Budget. The BCC submission says that Gordon Brown must support small employers by 'softening
AN upturn could be around the corner for the North-west's beleagured manufacturing industry. The latest regional survey by the Engineering Employers' Federation shows that the situation in the first quarter of 2002 was much the same as it was in the final
PARTS of Bolton town centre are booming, new figures reveal. The statistics show an 11 per cent increase in shoppers at the Crompton Place shopping centre over the last 12 months. The number of visitors counted electronically by machines at entrances
AS many readers will know, the Labour Party have not asked me to contest a seat at the forthcoming municipal elections. This means, sadly, that the working relationship which has existed for the last 25 years between myself and the electors of Farnworth
I LIVE in the East Bolton Regeneration Zone and have just received the latest newsletter from the organisers of this wonderful incentive. Many people are taking part. They are improving their own neighbourhood by collecting rubbish, tidying verges, re-cycling
ON Tuesday Afternoon, March 26, my friend and I went to Astley Bridge Cemetery to put flowers on our husbands' graves. As I was waiting for my friend at the car near to the vandalised church, I saw about five boys and girls lighting a fire at the bottom
HAVING just read the article regarding a lethal stretch of road, where drivers drive side by side sometimes in the path of oncoming vehicles. I thought it was just me that thought the way drivers drive around Bolton was dangerous. However, it is not just
FAITH schools should not be allowed to teach that the earth was created in six days as an alternative to modern science. Young Earth Creationism, as it is called, rests on a misunderstanding of the Bible and a misunderstanding of science. When the Bible
THE devastated mother of a man who died after an accident with a bus today spoke about her "precious son." Thomas Green, aged 38, suffered multiple injuries when he stepped out into the path of bus during a night out. Mr Green, of Paulhan Street, Great
FOUR firemen were buried alive under tons of rubble after a roof collapsed on top of them early this morning. The firefighters were trapped under smouldering roof timbers and tiles but miraculously suffered just minor injuries and were released from hospital
Fan's View by Clint Jolley THERE'S a saying in football 'what goes around comes around' and George Burley and his Tractor Boys learnt the true reality of this on Saturday when they finally got their comeuppance for that May night 23 months ago when they
GEORGE Burley was clutching at straws after seeing his relegation-haunted Tractor Boys trounced at the Reebok. "It's still possible," he said as he weighed up his survival prospects. "We've got four games to go and we've got to win at least two and get
WANDERERS 4, IPSWICH TOWN 1:"THE Whites are staying up!" echoed round the Reebok as a Fredi Bobic hat-trick - the first ever by a Bolton player in Premiership football - helped secure a win that should guarantee Sam Allardyce a place in history. The man
SAM Allardyce will let others declare Wanderers home and dry after condemning Ipswich to almost certain relegation. On the day Leicester - beaten at home by Manchester United - were finally condemned and Derby - 2-0 losers at Southampton - were left just
FREDI Bobic flew home to Germany yesterday with plaudits ringing in his ears after becoming the first Bolton player in 39 years to score a top flight hat-trick. Not since Freddie Hill netted all three in the 3-2 victory over Sheffield United at Burnden
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 (
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock's exclusive website reports 14:44: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2002. FA BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP WANDERERS V IPSWICH TOWN SAM Allardyce sprang a couple of selection surprises as Wanderers went in search of the victory that would
WANDERERS 4, IPSWICH TOWN 1 WANDERERS (4-4-2) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 Few direct shots to deal with; helpless to prevent the goal but his handling was almost faultless. ANTHONY BARNESS ... 8 His mistake let Ipswich in for the goal but his block on Miller
PREDICTION 1st week: Sleet/Snow, Cold grey weather ACCURACY RATING: 0/7 Sorry Mystic, your first week's effort has been awful. Clear skies and sun all week!! 2nd week: Severe ground frost. Cold grey weather 3rd week: Cold grey weather 4th week: Heavy
BOLTON Little Theatre gets transformed into the American Deep South when members take to the stage in a Tennessee Williams' classic play. The Glass Menagerie was first performed in this country in 1948. It is a semi-autobiographical homage by Williams
SCHOOLS in Greater Manchester are to receive almost £4 million to help make their buildings accessible to students with disabilities. The grants from the Department for Education and Skills have been designed to ensure students have equality of opportunity
THE first item, a really classy watch, is definitely on my wish list. I have picked a selection of new products from food for the family to decadent items which would make ideal presents -- and if my husband is reading this, the watch is gorgeous. GUESS
AN exhibition of painting, sculpture and printmaking by members of Manchester Academy of Fine Arts and artists from all over Britain is being held at Bury Art Gallery and Museum until May 11. Talks and workshops are also being held.
AIR Training Corps members in Leigh will be holding their annual meeting on Wednesday at 8pm. The 316 (Leigh) Squadron will meet at their HQ in Windermere Grove, Leigh. If you are interested in joining the corps, contact Mr S Bell on 01942 870761 or Mr
EX-MINERS turned out in force to tell Energy Minister Brian Wilson their concerns about compensation claims. At a frank meeting in Leigh Miners Welfare Club -- almost 10 years to the day since the closure of Leigh's last pits -- straight-talking claimants
THE Commonwealth Games mascot, Kit, will be at Little Lever Sports Club's annual gala day on Sunday, May 19 on the sports field in Mytham Road. The event will feature fairground attractions, stalls, brass bands and stage displays. Anyone who wants to
A PIZZA delivery man had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped in a garden. The man had dropped off a pizza at a large detached house in Victoria Road, Bolton but on the way out the electric gates on the highly secured home became stuck
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorist reversed into a Bolton Council van. Officers want to speak to the driver of a white-coloured Vauxhall Cavalier after the incident in Chulsey Street, near Deane Road. The car was left badly damaged and
THE Rotary Club of Horwich will be supporting the Bolton Coronary Care Appeal at their summer ball at Rivington Hall Barn. The event, to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, will take place on Saturday, June 15. The club is also looking for sponsorship
THE access slip road at junction 13 on the M60 clockwise will be closed overnight for bridge improvements from 9pm next Thursday until 6am the following day. Motorists who want to join the M60 should access the anti-clockwise carriageway at junction 13
CALLING all runners! The MHA Care Group seeks to provide housing, support and care for vulnerable older people and those living with dementia. The group is looking for people, who can raise much-needed funds through sponsorship, to enter this year's Great
THE trial of a woman accused of killing wealthy Bolton-born businessman Daniel O'Brien, due to start today, has been delayed. It is now expected to start on Wednesday as courts will not be working on Tuesday because of the Queen Mother's funeral. His
MANAGER Sam Allardyce fears the hamstring injury Ricardo Gardner suffered on Saturday could keep him out for at least three weeks. But Paul Warhurst, who limped out of the game with a heel injury, could be fit for the Spurs game on Saturday week
AT home I like to think that I am a sane human being but when I get to the Reebok on match day I turn into a nervous wreck and a quivering lunatic, the ups and downs of BWFC are unbelievable. I can't start to think the pressure the team and Allardyce
THE Commonwealth Games mascot, Kit, will be at Little Lever Sports Club's annual gala day on Sunday, May 19 on the sports field in Mytham Road. The event will feature fairground attractions, stalls, brass bands and stage displays. Anyone who wants to
A NEW travelshop and Metrolink information centre will be built at Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens in time for the Commonwealth Games. Transport chiefs have agreed to provide £300,000 for the new shop which will be built in a pavilion building on the
PENSIONERS who think they may be paying too much tax are being urged to attend an information afternoon at Age Concern Bolton's Ashburner Street Centre on Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm. No appointment is necessary.
DEDICATED mums in Halliwell have been making sure parents with young children have all the help they need within walking distance of their homes. And although they were originally paid for carrying out a survey they are so determined their research should
JUSSI Jaaskelainen claimed today that Saturday's victory over Ipswich was sweet revenge for the veterans of the play-off "Knightmare" at Portman Road two seasons ago. "It was nice to get back at Ipswich for what happened then," the Reebok keeper said
FIRST of all, I must say how pleased I am that Manchester City have recovered so swiftly from last year's relegation to attain a guaranteed automatic promotion to the Premiership. Kevin Keegan has performed wonders but has this wonderful image of being
A COUPLE had to be evacuated after smoke from a malicious fire next door spread to their house. Intruders broke into an empty terrace on Norfolk Road in Atherton at 10.30pm last night and set fire to the living room. The room and its contents were badly
THE National Farmers' Union is calling on the Chancellor Gordon Brown to introduce measures in the Budget (April 17) to help farmers in rebuilding their businesses in the wake of the foot and mouth disaster. The main thrust of the NFU submission centres
WANDERERS star Youri Djorkaeff has been reunited with his missing shirt -- and the lucky man who caught it! Djorkaeff was so delighted with his performance during Bolton's 2-1 victory over Charlton that after the final whistle had blown, he stripped off
PENSIONERS in a veterans' bowling team have had to turn their clubhouse into "Fort Knox" to deter vandals. Now they are urging council chiefs to make the Merehall Park green more secure by erecting a metal fence around the boundary. They say golfers use
THE matrons are back... More than 20 senior nurses, midwives and managers have taken on the new role -- reintroduced at the Royal Bolton Hospital after 30 years. The team will be known as "senior nurses" and will fulfil a much more dynamic role than the
HALLIWELL Anglers landed their second successive long shot to take a commanding lead in the Bolton Evening News Naps competition. They followed up their 16-1 winner at Kempton in Week Two by picking Grand National winner Bindaree at 20-1. Ten other teams
SOME MPs have called for the creation of an annual public holiday to commemorate the life of the Queen Mother. Helen Platt asks if it is a suitable tribute to a much-loved Royal. Click HERE for more reports and pictures about the Queen Mum QUEEN Elizabeth
THE sun was shining on the Tenerife Four at Doncaster as they rose to the top of the Bolton Evening News Naps table with an 11-1 winner on the opening day of the competition. Their choice - Falcon Hill - ridden by Royston Ffrench, was a one-length winner
THE race for this year's Bolton Evening News Naps title hotted up on Week Two with four teams backing 20-1 winner Snow Shoes in the 2.35 at Kempton Park. Farrimond's Bets, Gear Shifters, Fast Fillies and White Army boosted their chances with the long
THE lucky 200 teams who will take part in the Anthony Axford sponsored BEN Naps competition, with a first prize of £500, have been selected. The Flat season got under way on March 23 and here are the Bolton Evening News runners and numbers: I. Warp Racing
SOME MPs have called for the creation of an annual public holiday to commemorate the life of the Queen Mother. Helen Platt asks if it is a suitable tribute to a much-loved Royal. QUEEN Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was greeted by 3,500 children at Haslam
COMMUTERS in the North-west faced a third day of misery and chaos today as train services were again cancelled as a result of strike action. Passengers throughout the North West suffered severe disruption as 700 train drivers staged another 24-hour walkout
HAFWAY, the Halliwell churches youth organisation, is organising monthly discos for youngsters at St Pauls on May 31, and at St Matthews on April 26 and June 28, all between 7pm and 9pm.
MEMORABLE songs from West End shows and films will feature in a Magic of the Musicals showcase on Saturday night (7.30). The event will not only be a display of favourite songs and dance but will also feature the wealth of young talent in Bolton. The
SKIPPER Matt Holland reflected on Ipswich's 4-1 defeat at the Reebok and said: "That was the most embarrassing defeat I've expertienced on a football field." Click HERE for more reaction from Ipswich courtesy of the Evening Star in Ipswich
LOW-COST air travel continued unabated last month, with budget airlines easyJet and Go both enjoying a surge in passenger numbers, figures out today show. Luton-based easyJet, which also flies out of Liverpool, carried 839,472 people in March, up from
DAVE Smith has confirmed his reputation as being a class player by winning a top solo award in the Bolton Darts League. He captured the men's individuals competition in grand style at The Moonlight Club despite not being among the favourites, proving
Friday April 5 Nationwide League Division One Millwall v Wolves Saturday April 6 FA Barclaycard Premiership Arsenal v Tottenham Bolton v Ipswich Chelsea v Everton Leicester v Man Utd Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Southampton v Derby West Ham v Charlton
