Archive - Saturday, 20 April 2002

BSF Rounders League: Easy wins for top trio
OF the 70 games last week, just nine failed to be completed because of bad light.
Dogs blamed for house blaze
DOGS are being blamed for starting a fire in a house by accidentally turning on the cooker as their owners slept upstairs.
PAULA Ratcliffe may have grabbed all the major headlines but Bury Times sports editor Phil Thorp w
Phil was running to raise cash for the "Save Our Shakers" campaign and smashed his personal best by 36 seconds with a time of 3 hours 34 mins and seven seconds.
Nurse's fun day for tumour girl
A STUDENT nurse has been so touched by the plight of a poorly girl that she has organised a major fun day in Bolton.
Chocolate thief
A MAN told police he stole chocolate because he wanted to go to prison, a court was told.
Charity concert
A FORMER Egerton musician is to return to the area for one night to help raise funds for Bolton Hospice and Macmillan Cancer relief.
Water plans
PLANS to move a large structure and build a new bridge and road platform at Horwich Water Treatment Works in Blackrod have been approved in principle by Bolton Council.
Road safety plea
THERE are calls to improve safety on the East Lancashire Road in Swinton after the death of a teenager.
Walking club takes steps to celebrate
BOLTON HF Walking Club celebrated its 80th anniversary with a set of three walks. A total of 63 members attended the strolls around the Edgworth area followed by a pie and peas supper at the Barlow Institute.
Bus stop arrest
A WOMAN who had been ordered to stay out of part of Bolton town centre was arrested while she waited to catch a bus in Bradshawgate.
Special hearing
A SPECIAL reasons hearing will be held for a Little Lever man on a drink-driving charge.
Pair remanded
BOLTON magistrates have committed two men on a burglary charge to the Crown Court for trial.
College return
A FORMER Bolton Institute student will return to the college on Monday -- to read from her second novel.
By George, what a day
WORKERS at Asda Middlebrook will get into the spirit to celebrate St George's Day on Tuesday.
Carly death: Court date set
A MAN has denied killing teenage prostitute Carly Bateman.
Prison for drugs man
A LONG-standing drug habit motivated a man to commit offences, a court was told.
Wanderers v Spurs: Latest news
WANDERERS face Spurs at the Reebok this afternoon knowing three points will virtually guarantee Premiership soccer next season.
Councillor brands dumpers as 'thoughtless idiots'
A COUNCILLOR is backing the Bolton Evening News Pride of Bolton campaign and urging people to stop dumping unwanted household items on Tonge Moor streets.
Message of hope for heart girl's family
THE mother of Farnworth heart transplant girl Emma Standish has sent out a message of hope to a family going through the same ordeal.
Chief's 'death trap' road anger
TURNING a busy stretch of Bolton's ring road back into two lanes would create a potential death trap, a leading councillor has claimed.
Advanced drivers into top gear
BOLTON Advanced Motorists have beaten off rivals from more than 35 regional Institute of Advanced Motorists groups to win the Dunlop Road Safety Award 2002.
Fred reaches dizzy heights
STEEPLEJACK Fred Dibnah climbed new heights when he painted Britain's newest rollercoaster.
Pupils make a song and dance to beat crime
BUDDING performers from Bolton will be taking to the stage to highlight crime-related issues.
Misadventure verdict on death of woman, 81
A PENSIONER who was given dialysis treatment died after complications with equipment caused internal bleeding, an inquest was told.
Minibus theft youth found in cupboard
A 17-YEAR-OLD youth on bail for stealing a minibus breached his bail conditions and was found hiding in a cupboard by police, Bolton magistrates were told.
Pupils step out to beat the rest
BUDDING performers from Bolton will be taking to the stage to highlight crime-related issues.
Casino is a safe bet for posterity
A PLAQUE has been unveiled on the side of a Bolton casino in recognition of its preservation as the finest Georgian building in the town.
New police HQ gets the nod
PLANS for a new multi-million pound police headquarters in Bolton have been given the go ahead.
Trees for the axe
BOLTON Rivers Angling Society has been granted permission by Bolton Council to chop down 40 trees on land at Harper Green Road, Farnworth. It is feared the sycamore trees will cause damage to a dam between two reservoirs.
Trees set alight
YOUTHS are being blamed for setting fire to trees in Bleak Street, Tonge Moor, and a telephone box in Blenheim Road, Breightmet, earlier today.
Samaritans raiser
A COLLECTION by Bolton Samaritans at the Crompton Place shopping centre last Saturday raised £94.86.
BSF Winter Tennis League: Cool play decides knockout finalists
CHORLEY will meet Astley in the final of this year's knockout competition after ending Guild Hall's unbeaten run and Astley's defeating, by a single game, of Holcombe Brook B, who themselves had beaten Bolton School B by the same margin in the quarter…
A-ha on song after nine years
EIGHTIES band A-ha are set to play in Manchester for the first time in more than nine years.
Human fireball woman in fight for life
A WOMAN was fighting for her life in hospital after apparently setting herself on fire.
Body in river riddle
THE body of a man was found in the River Croal in Bolton town centre early on Saturday morning.
Hegg leads Lancs' rally
WARREN HEGG led from the front as Lancashire fought back after a nightmare start to his captaincy career.
A week in Westminster
ONE or two children are killed every week by their parents and carers and the NSPCC Full Stop Campaign does a magnificent job in highlighting these dreadful tragedies.
Improving local air quality is a priority
I SYMPATHISE with your correspondent P J O'Connor ("It's traffic pollution misery", April 3), who is experiencing at first hand the problems created by poor air quality.
Parking in town
BOLTON Council yesterday canvassed public opinion in the first of a series of public seminars on the controversial subject of parking.
How we will be judged by God
DAVE Lathom corrects me and says we are not all God's children, we are God's creatures.
Shedding tears at Ground Zero
I HAVE read with interest The Heart of Darkness (Bolton Evening News, April 5).
Challenge the MPs to help out
DID you know that last year, more than 100 MPs throughout the UK showed their commitment to their community by rising to The Challenge?
Let's put rights of country first...
I DON'T think the majority of people are interested in the saga of D Beckham, which is going on and on.
BSF WINTER TENNIS LEAGUE: Walmersley favourites
AFTER the dizzying excitements of the round -robin matches, as hot favourites fell like hot cakes, we have reached the quarter-final stages of the knockout competition, which comprise one team Walmersley A from Division One; two teams HRM and Astley…
Table Tennis: Moir retains title with super show
THE BOLTON Closed Championships brought the 2001/2 season to a close in what proved to be an excellent event.
Surprise credit
I WAS surprised but nonetheless flattered this week to be credited with playing a small part in the career of one of the game's longest serving players writes Gordon Sharrock
Fun and Fitness are on the menu
AS part of National School Meals week we visited Masefield County Primary School in Little Lever where the children were enjoying a themed lunch.
No school place for Super Brain
A SCHOOLBOY is being denied a place at Harper Green School despite being crowned Super Brain at its annual quiz.
School's canine capers
A BOLTON school is helping to boost the "thin blue line" by sponsoring the employment of two special new recruits to the Greater Manchester Police force.
Footballer on drive charge
BUDDING soccer star Jason Jarrett is to be tried over an alleged drink-drive charge.
Top dozen
THE BGA team to play against Sheffield at Old Links Golf Club on Sunday May 5, 10am is: A Runciman (Deane), S Crompton (Hindley), N Jameson (Regent Park), J Barr (Deane), M Latham (Regent Park); T Philbin (Hindley); S Owen (Breightmet); J Cheetham…
Hammond League
Latest results and tables
Hospice Winter presentations
THE Winter League Presentation will be held at Rumworth Conservative Club on Wednesday, April 24.
Dunstan Dons
WINNERS of the Bolton Dunstan Dons Harry Adams Memorial Trophy were the Roundhouse (H/well Central Reform) who beat Belle Vue in the final. Losing semi-finalists were Arkwrights MW and Dunscar Con Club.
Ricketts has last laugh
MICHAEL Ricketts could be forgiven for chuckling to himself as he proudly picked up the runners-up award in the PFA's Young Player of the Year poll in London on Sunday night.
Cottage industry opens door to Europe
ILLUSTRATING one of the most farcical features of football in the 21st Century, Fulham went into Saturday's Premiership game at Leeds still needing a victory to be sure of avoiding relegation yet knowing just three more points could secure them a place…
The Reebok Week
GORDON Sharrock looks at the Reebok Week
Wanderers v Spurs: Latest news
WANDERERS face Spurs at the Reebok this afternoon knowing three points will virtually guarantee Premiership soccer next season.
40 reasons for us to celebrate
APRIL 16, 2002, was the 40th anniversary of the first time I became a mum.
Results
Section A: Farn Dist Vets 126 Darcy Lever CC B 157; Little Lever XI 113(I) Prices A 102; Nationwide XI 123(D) J P Ladies 93; Rupert Ladies A 166(I-D) Heaton CC A 65; Darcy Lever CC A 151 Valley Scooters XI 70.
Lead role for film star Gudni
GUDNI Bergsson - Premiership footballer and qualified lawyer - is adding another string to his bow ... as a screen star.
Our boys take War on Terror to mountains
ROYAL Marine commandos from Bolton are in the front line in the war against Al Qaida and Taliban fighters in the mountains of Afghanistan.
Pride of place . . .
BOLTON has gained a host of awards in the building version of the Oscars.
Farewell, Kyle
FAMILY and friends have bid a poignant farewell to an amateur soccer player who died at the age of 17.
Daughter, aged three, found axe victim in bedroom
A FORMER escort girl's daughter discovered the body of businessman Danny O'Brien in the bloodstained master bedroom of their home.
Is there a doctor on the mouse?
CYBERSPACE doctors have gone on-line in Bolton as local GPs become the first in the country to plug into the internet.
Wanderers ace thanks well-wishers as wife shows signs of improvement
THE wife of Bolton Wanderers star Colin Hendry was showing signs of improvement in hospital today.
No school place for Super Brain
A SCHOOLBOY is being denied a place at Harper Green School despite being crowned Super Brain at its annual quiz.
More disruption looms at airport
TALKS between Manchester Airport and union leaders over new pay and conditions for security staff have broken down with workers planning a further series of one hour stoppages -- and a campaign of de-selection against councillors on the Airport's…
Accountant is cleared of police assault
A JURY took just 10 minutes to clear an accountant of assaulting police officers at a Bolton Wanderers football match.
Two face murder charge
TWO more men have been charged with the murder of 33-year-old Jason Griffin who died in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Julie's outfits are so wicked
AN evil cartoon character has provided the inspiration for a Bolton business woman to be named as one of the partywear queens of the world.
Football flies east
MORE than 100 objects from the National Football Museum in Preston were being flown to Japan this weekend.
Register for gay couples
A REGISTER recognising long term relationships of gay and unmarried couples was being launched today in Manchester.
Miss Julie, Bolton Octagon. Runs until Saturday May 11
Classic look at betrayal
Premier Fives
Latest results
Finch leads the way
IN the Bolton Darts League in aid of the Bolton Senior Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped Adults, there are just a few matches to play before the winter season ends and the league tables are beginning to sort themselves out.
ASTLEY BRIDGE: Rivals aim for ladies title
THE ladies 133s and over will be on Monday, April 29, at Halliwell Con Club. Free entry. The draw will be at 8.30pm.
Teams wanted for Premier Fives
KFC Allstars and Al Bundy's seem very reluctant to put any distance between themselves last year they fought out the second division title, with Al Bundy's just winning by the odd point.
Horwich Games
DARTS
Fans' meeting
MEDIA matters will be on the agenda at next Thursday's Bolton Wanderers Supporters Association social in the Reebok's Lion of Vienna Suite.
Triple 'D' League
ON Monday the Summer fixtures can be collected from Derby Ward Labour Club between 7.30-9pm and the league will start week commencing May 6.
Derby Darts
RESULTS: Boardwalkers 0 RHCC 6; Carol's Girls 9 Farmers 6; Wanderers 5 Shirley's Girls 10; Cattlemarket 8 RAOB 7; Three/Bed 3 Jackie's Girls 12; Ladies Taverners 3 Guns/Roses 12.
Super team
THE Bolton BDO Men's Team in the Lancashire GMC Super League Darts play Little Lever tomorrow at home at the Moonlight Club, St George's Road, Bolton Tel: 527351.
Founders Darts
FOUNDERS Arms are holding their first Saturday night Darts Knockout. There will be prizes for winners, runners up, semi finalists and best lady. Entrance fee £1. Draw takes place 8.30pm, or phone in on 01204 362195.
Billy the hero
THE Victory KO was won by Billy Lee beating Frank Heron 3-1 in the final. Draw takes place at 8.45pm every Saturday.
Soccer plea
OXFORD Grove FC are looking for new players to join them for next season.
Public wake-up call
A GIANT countdown clock has been put up outside Burnley Town Hall in the run up to the May 2 elections.
Teenager attacked
A TEENAGER has been attacked in Wilmslow by a man who forced his way into her home.
One dead in horror crash
POLICE were searching the wreckage of a car crash today which has left one person dead.
Andy is the king of the road
BOLTON Harrier Andy Parker took the honours in Sunday's Bolton 10k road race.
Leigh star joins Saints
LEIGH Centurions' Welsh international front rower Dave Whittle has joined Super League neighbours St Helens on loan for a month.
ARCHERY: Overdale's 41st Albion tournament
MORE than 80 archers from as far afield as the Aire Valley in Yorkshire and from across Lancashire gathered to shoot the Overdale's 41st Albion tournament at the Eagley Recreation Ground.
BIATHLON: John races to success
THE recent Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City came just a little too soon for Bolton-born biathlon king John Holt.
YMCA fencers at the double
BOLTON YMCA fencing club members Emma Crump and Sheila Wicks are on the road to success.
Get in the swing for charity
WOMEN golfers in the Bolton area should watch out for a new tournament in an excellent cause.
Bolton Pool
WEDNESDAY is the semis and final of the Mixed Pairs Knockout at the Churchills, Manchester Road, with the draw taking place at 8pm.
Turton and Edgworth League
Latest results and tables
Summer 95 Pool
THE fee for the new summer season is £80 to be paid on entry.
Pool KO
LAST Sunday Paul Stevens beat Duane Yates 3-2 in the Churchills Pool KO final. The semi finalists were Denis France and Ste Brewis.
Survival in the balance
Rugby Union
Tyldesley to complain
Tyldesley Rugby Club's players and officials where left kicking their heels
Thai success
BOLTON Thai Boxing Club had two successes at Hindley's Monaco. In the 58k super featherweight Simon Tomlinson on his debut beat Michael Gill of Wolverhampton with a majority points decision.
Deano 'fluke' worth millions
WHETHER Dean Holdsworth stays or goes, anyone who said he wasnt worth £3.5 million should remember that his "fluke" goal that won us the home game against Liverpool could be worth millions to Wanderers.
Time to show him the money
IT looks as if the Wanderers' Premiership status is safe, thanks to the marvellous managership of big Sam Allardyce and the coaching of Phil Brown and his staff.
Police probe factory fire
A FIRE at a plastic pellet firm in Leigh may have been started deliberately.
Horwich ace back on form
THE Fred Jessop 4.3 miles multi terrain road and trail race took place at Whitworth on a warm, sunny evening.
Burnden runners
BURNDEN Road Runners had several runners in the London Marathon. Results: Stuart Shaw 2 hrs 40 mins 40; Brian Duffy 3.07.39; Andy Duffy 3.15.37; Don Nichol 4.00.57; Tony Wright 4.32.37; John Hall 4.37.05.
Battersby leads the way
Saturday afternoon saw the 2002 running of
College return
A FORMER Bolton Institute student will return to the college on Monday -- to read from her second novel.
Bolton Snooker
Latest results and tables
Bolton Cons
MONTHLY meeting at Church Ward will be at 8pm on Wednesday.
Farnworth Snooker
Top men
Summer League
WE are inviting entries for the 20th year of the Cuemasters Summer League to commence May 28.
United fans the Toppi!
MANCHESTER United fans have been given a rave write-up - by the man plotting their Champions League semi-final exit writes Chris Sudlow
Keegan's Ali gee-up
KEVIN Keegan has revealed that he is in negotiations to extend Ali Benarbia's contract which will keep the midfielder at the Blues for a third season and to the end of his career.
Referee blasts 'danger' pitch
A BOLTON amateur soccer referee has branded a local pitch as "dangerous".
School soccer: Bolton's final test
BOLTON Under 14s bid to clinch the Greater Manchester Schools' Talbot Cup title when they take on Stockport in the Final at Edgeley Park on Monday, kick off 8pm.
FIXTURES
Section A: Tue Apr 23 Farn District Vets v Little Lever XI (M Fletcher), Nationwide XI v Darcy Lever C&SC B (D Foulkes), Rupert Ladies A v Prices A (G Palmer), Valley Scooters XI v Heaton CC A (K Coward).

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BSF Rounders League: Easy wins for top trio

Dogs blamed for house blaze

PAULA Ratcliffe may have grabbed all the major headlines but Bury Times sports editor Phil Thorp w

Nurse's fun day for tumour girl

Chocolate thief

Charity concert

Water plans

Road safety plea

Walking club takes steps to celebrate

Bus stop arrest

Special hearing

Pair remanded

College return

By George, what a day

Carly death: Court date set

Prison for drugs man

Wanderers v Spurs: Latest news

Councillor brands dumpers as 'thoughtless idiots'

Message of hope for heart girl's family

Chief's 'death trap' road anger

Advanced drivers into top gear

Fred reaches dizzy heights

Pupils make a song and dance to beat crime

Misadventure verdict on death of woman, 81

Minibus theft youth found in cupboard

Pupils step out to beat the rest

Casino is a safe bet for posterity

New police HQ gets the nod

Trees for the axe

Trees set alight

Samaritans raiser

BSF Winter Tennis League: Cool play decides knockout finalists

A-ha on song after nine years

Human fireball woman in fight for life

Body in river riddle

Hegg leads Lancs' rally

A week in Westminster

Improving local air quality is a priority

Parking in town

How we will be judged by God

Shedding tears at Ground Zero

Challenge the MPs to help out

Let's put rights of country first...

BSF WINTER TENNIS LEAGUE: Walmersley favourites

Table Tennis: Moir retains title with super show

Surprise credit

Fun and Fitness are on the menu

No school place for Super Brain

School's canine capers

Footballer on drive charge

Top dozen

Hammond League

Hospice Winter presentations

Dunstan Dons

Ricketts has last laugh

Cottage industry opens door to Europe

The Reebok Week

Wanderers v Spurs: Latest news

40 reasons for us to celebrate

Results

Lead role for film star Gudni

Our boys take War on Terror to mountains

Pride of place . . .

Farewell, Kyle

Daughter, aged three, found axe victim in bedroom

Is there a doctor on the mouse?

Wanderers ace thanks well-wishers as wife shows signs of improvement

No school place for Super Brain

More disruption looms at airport

Accountant is cleared of police assault

Two face murder charge

Julie's outfits are so wicked

Football flies east

Register for gay couples

Miss Julie, Bolton Octagon. Runs until Saturday May 11

Premier Fives

Finch leads the way

ASTLEY BRIDGE: Rivals aim for ladies title