BOLTON Hockey Club are looking to build on the successes of last season with an early start to the pre-season training. The sessions, held every Thursday at Bolton Cricket Club at 7.30pm every Thursday. The club welcome current and new players of both
UNREAL expectations of body image are definitely not restricted to teenagers. When asked by a new hairdresser how I wanted my hair cut, I wondered if "something like Lulu" was possible. She diplomatically pointed out that longer hair and a budget to employ
COME into Bolton town centre to shop on any Sunday and you will be among a rare breed. Some of the major stores are trading -- so the town is open for business -- but the shoppers are simply not there. It cannot be a coincidence that this is the situation
SOME time ago, you published an article in the Bolton Evening News about improvements which were going to be made at Bolton Railway Station, the toilets in particular, in time for the Commonwealth Games. To date, the only improvement in the Ladies is
AS a retired member of the former Bolton Community Education Service, I have no particular axe to grind. But I was saddened and angered to read of the community centre closures (Bolton Evening News, June 4), a consequence of the amalgamation of Community
A WORKER was stabbed twice after a three-man machete wielding gang burst into a Lostock firm. The raiders attacked and stabbed the 42-year-old employee before ransacking their way through the premises of Mayfair Creative Products in Lynstock Way. They
A 19-YEAR-OLD thug who robbed a teenager after holding a knife at his throat has been locked-up for five years. The terrified 16-year-old victim was walking to a chip shop when the knife-wielding youth ordered him to remove all his jewellery. And today
FIFA should take a close look at their future choice of referees for games involving the Germans. Remind you of anybody?
ARGENTINE already had their bags packed before the draw with Sweden signalled their early exit. Handbags, of course!
ENGLAND's possible progress to the Final Second Round: Sat, June 15, Niigata, 12.30pm Quarter-Final: Fri, June 21, Shizuoka, 7.30am Semi-Final: Wed, June 26, Saitama, 12.30pm Final: Sun, June 30, noon
A FATHER Christmas has been awarded £14,000 compensation after he fell off a festival float. Thomas Killoran, aged 48, of Bolton Road, Radcliffe, was dressed up as Santa Claus for the Radcliffe Rotary Club in 1998, when the accident happened. The float
SOUTH African keeper Arendse made some tremendous saves, but two crucial errors as Spain took a 2-1 half-time lead. Spain, who have already qualified from Group B, took a sensational early lead against South Africa, when Raul pounced on a Barthez-like
STATISTICS point to an England victory over Denmark on Saturday lunchtime. In 14 games in all competitions, including friendly internationals, England have won nine games to Denmark's one, with four draws. The countries have met once in the World Cup
IF England are to achieve their World Cup dream, the task could hardly be tougher, writes Chris Sudlow The tough-tackling, hard-working Danish team provide the next obstacle in the second round on Saturday lunchtime. Then, if England are successful, the
GREEN fingered pupils have only two days to get their petals perfect in the national "Petunia Frenzy" competition. More than 400 schools have been taking part in the schools contest and, in Bolton, Barton Grange garden centre has been distributing plants
WITHINS School is continuing to provide some of the most promising young wrestlers in the country. The Bolton school has already proved they are a class above having taken the British Schools Championship at Birmingham Sports Centre. Now pupils Robert
THE case of a man accused of burglary has been adjourned for two weeks. Samuel John Peter Naylor, aged 23, of Eldon Street, Tonge Moor, was granted conditional bail by Bolton Magistrates.
A TRIAL date has been set for a man who faces charges of theft. Craig Stuart Lomax, aged 27, of Westwood Close, Farnworth, has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial on June 27, Bolton magistrates court heard. He was granted conditional bail.
MEMBERS of St Paul's Church, Peel are celebrating the building's 125th anniversary by buying bibles. Each member of the congregation has been asked to buy a bible to be placed in the pews for use in church and their names will be printed on the inside
COUNCILLORS Prentice Howarth, Don Eastwood and Pauline Spencer are holding a surgery at St Michael's School, Green Lane, Bolton, on Thursday, June 20, from 7pm to 8pm.
IT'S green for go for a golf tournament that is set to boost charity funds next month. Bolton Hospice's seventh annual golf day is being held on Thursday, July 11, at Bolton Golf Club when teams of four players will play for prizes presented later at
BUDDHISTS are offering people in Bolton an opportunity to give their minds a holiday. Evening classes on meditation are being held at the Friends Meeting House, Silverwell Street, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, starting on Wednesday, June 19. Organiser Vairochana
A PROSTITUTE is trying to come off drugs and have a "proper life" Bolton Magistrates were told. Susan Michelle Green, aged 25, had been a prostitute for seven years to fund her heroin habit which cost her hundreds of pounds every week. Green pleaded guilty
A COMPUTER virus disrupted the e-mail system at Bolton Town Hall. A rogue message was sent and opened by a member of staff and it began flooding the system with thousands of duplicate messages. The e-mail entitled "Shakira's pictures" automatically sends
A MOTHER was fined after she admitted breaching a probation order. Kelly Bentley, aged 27, of Brunswick Avenue, Horwich, had been given a six month probation order for a theft offence. But Bolton magistrates heard yesterday she had failed to keep in touch
FREEMASONS in Bolton are holding an open day at the Masonic Hall in Institute Street on Sunday, June 23, from 11am to 4pm. Guides will explain the hall's handsome rooms and discuss the regalia worn at ceremonies. A tour of the hall's museum will also
A MOTHER of three was banned from driving for a year after she was convicted of a string of motoring offences. Even though Jodie Robinson, aged 24, did not have a licence she had been given a car by her former partner, Bolton magistrates were told. Police
FUNDRAISERS have thanked everyone who supported their sponsored walk in aid of a seriously ill youngster. A team of five adults and four youngsters took it in turns to complete a 64-mile walk along canal towpaths in Lancashire and Yorkshire to raise cash
ENGLAND face a Saturday lunchtime clash with Denmark after a nail-biting goal-less draw with Nigeria left them in second place in Group F. Sweden knocked out Argentina, but only just after a draw 1-1 left them top of the group and an early Sunday morning
BOLTON School pupil Adam Bleakley is continuing his progression as one of the country's top table tennis prospect after successfully representing England in the Italian Youth Open. The 14-year-old from Worsley achieved two bronze medals in the pairs and
BOLTON Lads and Girls Club are celebrating after a magnificent victory in the national Lions Clubs Multiple District under-16s competition. The final, against Swindon outfit Highworth Juniors, took place at Ipswich Town's Portman Road ground. In a high-tempo
PEOPLE in Bolton who care for sick, disabled or frail relatives save national and local services a staggering £340 million a year, a report claims. Each of the town's estimated 34,000 carers helps to save the state an average £10,000 a year in caring
THE family of Bolton heart-transplant schoolgirl Emma Standish is supporting a new campaign urging people to carry a card and give their hearts. Bolton mum Deborah Cartwright hopes the nationwide crusade will remind people of the importance of organ donation
BOLTON'S best-selling author, Ruth Hamilton, will be at Sweetens Bookshop at noon on Saturday, signing copies of her new book, Saturday's Child. The novel is said to be a gripping saga about three women, one born in the 19th century, the other two in
IT'S green for go for a golf tournament that is set to boost charity funds next month. Bolton Hospice's seventh annual golf day is being held on Thursday, July 11, at Bolton Golf Club when teams of four players will play for prizes presented later at
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the fun-filled two days of Blackrod Carnival -- although organisers had to hold some events indoors because of bad weather. Events at the Vicarage Road playing fields included a seven-a-side, under-nines football tournament,
NEW buildings in the region have been given awards by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Manchester's International Convention Centre and Oldham Art Gallery were among the winners along with the Wycoller Visitor Centre near Nelson.
POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenager missing from her home in Middlesbrough who may now be in Bolton. Rachael Wilson, aged 19, has been missing for nearly two weeks. Police say she may have travelled to Bolton for work
A MOTORIST branded a "menace to the public" was today starting a three-year jail term. Glynn Knight, aged 34, was jailed after a judge told him he had one of the worst driving records he had seen. Knight had 34 previous court appearances for 150 offences
CUSTOMERS telephoning a catalogue firm in Bolton are having their inquiries diverted to a call centre - in India. Staff at the depot in Banglador are answering calls from shoppers in Britain wanting to buy clothing or other items from catalogues. The
BOLTON is fast becoming the UK's counterfeit crime capital with the nation's biggest source of pirated CDs, the Bolton Evening News can reveal. Music watchdogs, the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society say the town is flooded with illegally copied
THE goalkeeping course run by Ian Senior will re-start on July 4 and every Thursday at Hayward Leisure Centre from 6.30pm. Telephone 07960 137232.
THE Women's Institute in Edgworth is looking for a swimming pool. Private facilities are needed in the Turton area for 10 swimmers once a week after the WI lost the use of the pool at Crowthorn National Children's Home School when it closed. If you can
entertainment TWO of Westhoughton's finest join forces for a concert on Wednesday, June 19. The Houghton Weavers and Wingates Band will present an evening of entertainment at Rivington Barn, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £7.
MUSIC for a summer evening features on Saturday, 7.30pm, at Christ Church, Markland Hill, Heaton. The event will feature The Brixi Singers and will include a wide range of music including songs from Showboat and Les Miserables, through to pieces by Brahms
BATTLE lines are drawn as Bolton Little Theatre prepares for the outbreak of a war . . . of words. Make Way for Lucia runs from June 15 to 22 in the Forge Theatre, at 7.30pm. The play by John van Druten is based on the novels of E F Benson. Quintessentially
THE Bolton Darts League will begin their 29th Winter Season 2002/03 at the beginning of October. Entries will be taken next month. The end of season presentation evening of prizes will be staged in August. Results Men Section One (Moonlight Club Friday
SECTION L: Hulton Ladies 133 Stopes XI 156. Over 45s Inter League: Bolton 111 Bury 107. Healey Karwat Round One: Apollo Motors 164 Lower Pools 174(1); Heaton XI 194 Prices A 216; Horwich RMI 175 Dale XI 215(1).
Friday LEISURE, SPORT AND KEEP FIT HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis all ages, 1pm-3pm; seniors, 7pm-9pm. BOLTON YMCA, 125 Deansgate: junior football, 6.15pm. GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Parkfield Road entrance, Ju-Jitsu
Thursday BOLTON METRO COMMUNITY CENTRES FOR further information or to book a room call 01204 334300 BLACKROD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Greenbarn Way, off Vicarage Road, Blackrod, BL6 5TA The centre houses a main hall with a stage and a side lounge. Other facilities
BILL Collison rightly deplores First Group's action in increasing Manchester bus fares (Bolton Evening News, June 5). The decision further escalates the process in which public transport becomes more expensive, while the real cost of car travel falls.
Yet again I have read another disturbing article about a child being savaged by a dog. Not only did this disturb me but the article described how the heat may have had something to do with the dog's actions. On the day in question a stray dog passed by
THERE was no play in either of the weekend's M.E.N. Inter-League Knock Out Cup which involved Bolton teams. But thanks to Bowl Out success, both teams progressed in to the Second Round. The League side took an important 1-0 lead against Lancashire County
MEMBERS of the Wanderers Past Players Association will be in sporting action on the bowling green this weekend. Former stars such as Tommy Banks, Roy Hartle, Eddie Hopkinson, Freddie Hill and Syd Farrimond will be in a Wanderers side that will take on
LADBROKES make England 5-1 joint third favourites with Spain to win the tournament behind Brazil 11-4 and Italy 4-1. Other prices: 9-1 Germany, 16-1 Sweden, 18-1 Portugal, 20-1 Denmark and Senegal, 33-1 Japan 33-1 and 40-1 Republic of Ireland. HERE are
THE Internet was buzzing with rumours that Roy Keane is to make a sensational return to the World Cup. Just look carefully!
GROUP A FRANCE...0, SENEGAL...1 (Papa Diop) DENMARK ...2 (Tomasson, 2), URUGUAY1 (Rodriguez) DENMARK 1 (Tomasson), SENEGAL (Salif Diao) 1 FRANCE 0, URUGUAY 0 FRANCE 0, DENMARK 2 (Rommedahl, Tomasson) SENEGAL 3 (Fadioga, Diop,2) , URUGUAY 3 (Morales, Forlan
SPAIN, who have already qualified from Group B, took a sensational early lead against South Africa, when Raul pounced on a Barthez-like fumble by keeper Arendse and walked the ball home. But South Africa showed their resilience, coming back to equalise
SVEN-Goran Eriksson today retained faith in the players who took England to the brink of qualifying for the World Cup knock-out stages as they looked to take the final step against Nigeria. Click HERE for our exclusive website match report
ENGLAND's possible World Cup dates: Second Round: Sat, June 15, Niigata, 12.30pm Quarter-Final: Fri, June 21, Shizuoka, 7.30am Semi-Final: Wed, June 26, Saitama, 12.30pm Final: Sun, June 30, noon
BOLTON pubs and offices opened early as the town caught World Cup fever for the Nigeria game. Click HERE for all the latest news from our special World Cup pages But by early afternoon it was almost business as usual on the streets as most people carried
LEIGH and District Angling Association have spent the week playing host to a visiting French team from Angers. The friendly fishermen have been twinned for 16 years, with each team visiting the other on alternate years. This year the Angers team were
A CHARITY sale in support of the Bolton Coronary Care Appeal Fund will be held on Saturday, June 22. The sale, which has been organised by Bolton Cardiac Carers Group, will be held at the Lee Clough Mission Church, Old Road, Astley Bridge, from 11am to
IFEEL I must write to compliment the new landlord, landlady, and all staff and entertainment people at The Mercury for their Jubilee Celebration Night, which was superb (all free). Very well presented and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Judith Morton Lostock
IWOULD like to thank and congratulate both the Hospital and Primary Care Trusts in Bolton, especially Mr John Brunt, for their vision and commitment to the services for older people by retaining and augmenting the use of Hulton Hospital. Hulton has been
WITHINS School is continuing to provide some of the most promising young wrestlers in the country. The Bolton school has already proved they are a class above having taken the British Schools Championship at Birmingham Sports Centre. Now pupils Robert
IT wasn't pretty but England did what they had to do. There was precious little sign of the heroics produced against Argentina but the result was all that mattered today. Nigeria were always going to be dangerous because they had nothing to gain while
WHAT is it with footballers and hair? The rest of the male population these days favour variations on short hair -- ranging from a Grant Mitchell all-off job to Peter Kay's more civilised cheeky schoolboy look. But there hardly seems to be a single team
TOURNAMENT dark horses Spain scraped a 3-2 victory against South Africa, while 10-man Paraguay beat Slovenia 3-1 to nick the second place in Group B. Spain scored three for the third successive game to take maximum points, while Paraguay's super fight-back
PARENTS have been left fuming after a school closed its doors until 10am today to allow pupils to watch the England match. Coney Green High School in Radcliffe cancelled the first class of the day and postponed an internal exam which should have started
HUNDREDS of pupils all over Bolton raced to school -- for a change -- clutching flags and banners to cheer on their England heroes. Many schools opened their doors as early as 7.15am to allow children to settle in front of TV screens for the big game.
HUNDREDS of pupils all over Bolton raced to school -- for a change -- clutching flags and banners to cheer on their England heroes. Click HERE for all the latest news from our special World Cup pages Many schools opened their doors as early as 7.15am
A SALE of goods by Melbourne Road Methodist Church at the charity canopy in Victoria Square on June 1 raised £825.10.
A MAN accused of evading import duty on cigarettes and drink appeared before Bury magistrates. Frederick Cullen, aged 55, of Medlock Way, Whitefield, faces four charges of knowingly defrauding Customs and Excise. The charges involve 160,000 cigarettes
A MAN will stand trial at the Crown Court over allegations that he stole a car and petrol. Marc Bateson, aged 27, of Westland Avenue, Farnworth, appeared before Bolton magistrates accused of stealing a Vauxhall Cavalier worth £700, driving while disqualified
A 45-year-old man appeared before Bury magistrates charged with child sex offences. Michael Staszkiw, currently being held at Forest Bank prison, is charged with raping a boy under 16, two charges of gross indecency and a further offence of indecent assault
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of 21-year-old prostitute Danielle Moorcroft spent yesterday speaking to other vice girls across Bolton's red light district in an effort to establish her final movements. Detectives say they have had a good response
WANDERERS fixtures for the coming Premiership season are announced tomorrow at 10am. We will be giving you details of all the big games, and dates, as they are revealed
TRACEY Neville, sister of Manchester United and England footballers Gary and Philip Neville, will fly out to Australia with the England netball squad for training for next month's Commonwealth Games. The Bury ace is one of six players named in the squad
A HOCKEY coaching course for all pupils of secondary school age is being held every Wednesday between 6-8pm at Burnden Sports Centre. All equipment is provided and the coaching will be followed by small sided games. Enquiries to 01204 332336.
ART enthusiasts have a chance to view the work of Keith Tyson who has been short-listed for the 2002 Turner Prize. Tyson, aged 33, is one of four British artists in contention for the £20,000 prize. Examples of his work are included in Flights of Reality
BLACK exhaust emissions from the dozens of buses which serve Bolton are set to be cut by a staggering 90 per cent. Small gadgets are to be fitted into vehicles owned by bus operators including First Manchester. The "particulate traps" will make the buses
GOING for the big winner paid dividends yet again in Week 12 of the Bolton Evening News Naps competiton. Golden West latched onto Rudi's Pet in the 4.35 at Epsom and this 16-1 shot lifted them into profit for the first time this season. But Judith's Jockeys
A MAN claimed he was protecting his parents when police arrived and found him carrying a knife. Adrian Taylor, aged 20, of Bolton Road, Bury, told officers someone had threatened to firebomb his mother and father's home. However, after laying down the
PARENTS have been left fuming after a school closed its doors until 10am today to allow pupils to watch the England match. Coney Green High School in Radcliffe cancelled the first class of the day and postponed an internal exam which should have started
PRISONERS are to be tested for heroin and cocaine in a pioneering Government scheme to go on trial in Bolton, it has been revealed. Anyone charged with theft or drug-related offences must provide a saliva sample under the compulsory scheme. Bolton police
A HOCKEY coaching course for all pupils of secondary school age is being held every Wednesday between 6-8pm at Burnden Sports Centre. All equipment is provided and the coaching will be followed by small sided games. Enquiries to 01204 332336.
FARNWORTH Little Theatre takes part in the Greater Manchester Drama Federation One Act Play Festival on Thursday. The company will perform -- Ghost Writer and Cage Birds -- at the Theatre Royal, Ramsbottom. Tickets are £5 from 63673.
ST PAUL'S Players Youth Group presents a "Dracula Spectacula -- a spooky rock musical", at the Community Centre, Railway Road, Adlington. The production is on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, 7.30pm. A matinee on Sunday is at 2.30pm. Tickets, £5 and
MEMBERS of Smithills School Senior Brass Band gave a royal command performance at a Jubilee celebration Brass Night Of The Proms held at Horwich RMI Club. The country's euphoria at the Jubilee celebrations over-spilled into the concert which was sold
A LINE-up of talented Royal Northern College of Music musicians entertain this Thursday lunchtime at the St Andrew and St George United Reformed Church. The Carousel String Quartet is the last of three acts to perform in the weekly series of lunchtime
MEMBERS of Bolton Choral Union intend to raise their voices in the hope of adding a few notes of their own to the Bolton Coronary Care Appeal. In a joint event to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee, the Choral Union has joined forces with the Rotary Club of
RESULTS BOLTON Over 45s inter-league team won the first game in the series against Bury with a close 111-107 win. Bolton were dismissed for 50 runs with Hazel Shaw from Heaton CC scoring 15 but in reply Bury finished only three runs adrift. Bolton did
RESULTS Section A: Wed: Darcy Lever C&SC A v Nationwide XI (D Foulkes); Tue June 18: Darcy Lever C&SC B v J &P Ladies (R Moffat), Farnworth & Dist Vets v Price's A (D Foulkes), Little Lever XI v Heaton CC A (E Rowcliffe), Nationwide XI
Wednesday BOLTON METRO COMMUNITY CENTRES For further information or to book a room please call 01204 334300 BLACKROD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Greenbarn Way, off Vicarage Road, Blackrod, BL6 5TA The centre houses a main hall with a stage and a side lounge. Other
