GOOD neighbours are all too often taken for granted. We seldom appreciate how lucky we are, until we read reports and letters in the Bolton Evening News, like the letter from name and address supplied on June 29. Imagine never being able to sit in peace
ACCORDING to Isaac Watts "God takes care of the Fatherless and Widows." Is this the reason why the government has decided to cease paying Widows Pension -- passing the buck to the Lord! I'm wondering just how many readers are aware that Widows Pensions
STAND shocked the Central Lancashire League with a stunning five-wicket victory at Littleborough on Saturday. The Hare Hill outfit went into the game as league leaders, but looked anything but as Stand, led by inspirational skipper and professional Martin
A MAN who shot his wife in a row over shepherd's pie was today starting a nine year jail sentence. Simon Lee, aged 43, was found guilty of attempted murder last month after a jury heard how he used a powerful air-rifle to shoot Caron Lee at close range
SEVEN security cameras covering town centre car parks are out of action, the Bolton Evening News can reveal. The news follows the revelation earlier this week that three out of the four main CCTV cameras watching over town centre streets are also not
MANCHESTER has always boasted quality rock clubs, though admittedly they are few and far between. The main contender is still Jilly's Rock World, which has been going for what seems like centuries and absolutely refuses to be dragged from its commitment
Alicia Keys: How Come You Don't Call Me (Out Monday) THERE is no doubting Alicia Keys' talent. Almost a year since she shot to the top of the charts with Fallin', she is back with another good 'un How Come You Don't Call Me starts with a New Orleans soul
FORMER Reebok reserve striker Emanuele Morini has signed for Greek club Panahaiki after being released by Wanderers.
WANDERERS have been told they are in the clear over the Bulent Akin transfer. The Football Association of Turkey have confirmed that the 23-year-old midfielder was out of contract with Galatasaray and was entitled to a free transfer. The Istanbul club
WANDERERS have added an Italian flavour to their pre-season programme. Three days after returning from their training camp in Poland, the Reebok players will head for the north of Italy, where they will spend another ten days preparing for the Premiership
MARK Chilton continued his best-ever run of form with an attractive half century to consolidate Lancashire's hard-earned advantage in their Championship match against Leicestershire. Click HERE for all the latest news from the excellent official Lancs
A weekly look at the informative, fun and plain weird websites on offer, with Frank Elson www.joke-zone.co.uk IF you don't have broadband prepare for a huge telephone bill! This site is just crammed with what I suppose are not so much jokes as wry, humourous
A GRIEVING Bury mum has been left "devastated" after being unable to place a floral tribute to mark the fourth anniversary of her daughter's unsolved murder. Each year since 32-year-old prostitute Julie Jones was killed in a frenzied attack, Mrs Theresa
A SUMMER supper concert on Saturday featuring Mavis Aldred and friends will raise funds for a ramp for the disabled at Bag Lane Methodist Church. The Atherton event starts at 7pm and costs £3 including supper.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze which caused major damage to an empty ground floor flat. It is believed the blaze, which happened at 9pm last night in Kingsley Road, Walkden, was started by youths who broke in.
PEOPLE whose lives are affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are being urged to meet with fellow sufferers. More than 80 people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (known as ME) are members of the Bolton and Bury support group and aim to raise awareness of
GUESTS had to be evacuated after a small fire in a kitchen at a Horwich hotel. Bread had overheated in an oven at the De Vere Whites Hotel at Middlebrook early today. Guests and staff were evacuated at 4am, but were allowed to return to their rooms once
HOSPICE volunteers are needed to help with collections in Leigh between August 3 and September 1. Last year, more than £23,000 was donated to Wigan and Leigh Hospice bythe public. But this year, organisers are short of volunteers to collect envelopes.
TRAIN and real ale fans can enjoy the pleasures of an award-winning buffet car which will be running every day this summer on the Keighley & Worth Valley Steam Railway. CAMRA's buffet car is known for its constantly changing selection of real ales
GRANTS of up to £50,000 are available for projects which help disabled people become more involved in the community. The European Commission and the Government are looking for worthwhile causes to fund as part of the European Year of Disabled people 2003
A GRANDMOTHER is celebrating after her grandson was awarded a scholarship -- to Eton. Alex Marshall will start boarding at the exclusive private school -- where Prince Harry is a pupil -- in September. Alex's grandmother Lillian Longmire, landlady of
THE Bolton panel of the Children's Fund Local Network has awarded grants worth £24,500 to four local groups. Grants were awarded for a wide range of purposes, including parent and toddler soccer fitness sessions, cold weather heating and a range of community
TWO men were due to appear at Bolton Magistrates Court today charged with drugs offences after police seized a quantity of what is believed to be crack-cocaine during a raid on a house in the Haulgh. Drugs squad officers raided the house in Bromwich Street
CALLS to crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers resulted in 662 people being arrested and charged for a range of offences in Greater Manchester last year -- the highest in the country -- new figures reveal. Nationally, more than a half a million anonymous
THE family of a local mum who was just hours from death with septicaemia are raising money for the Royal Bolton Hospital. A charity night will be staged at the Morris Dancers, Morris Green, Bolton, on July 18 to raise money for the intensive care unit
A YOUTH organisation is appealing for role models to offer their support and guidance to the town's teenagers. Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club Mentoring Project has been running for four years, and is funded from sources including the Lads' and Girls' Club
A BATTLE of King-sized proportions will be rocking venues in Bolton next month. Two Elvis impersonators will be taking to the stage to prove they are the best in the business as events are held to mark the 25th anniversary of his death. Well known Elvis
Match drawn Elton S Duxbury c Atherton b Clarke ...24 P Kay c Atherton b Clarke ...15 C Hall not out ...100 C Read run out ...37 N Goddard not out ...0 Extras ...2 Total (for 3) ...184 Bowling: D Brooks 10-0-47-0; A Clarke 8-0-39-2; N Bannister 7-1-47
Atherton win by four wickets Golborne D Tyrer not out ...87 I McMillan b Baines ...15 L Baldwin b Wakefield ...64 P Waterworth b Wakefield ...2 G Martson c West b Wakefield ...1 C Benbow not out ...3 Extras ...13 Total (for 4) ...185 Bowling: I Nuttall
NOTHING is going right for Daisy Hill. Without a win to their name they are rooted at the foot of the table but luck has not been on their side and they believe it is only a matter of time before they get their just rewards. They could not get any closer
WALSHAW pro Jon Fielding kept Bolton Association champions at the head of the pack when they looked to be slipping against revitalised Astley and Tyldesley writes Neil Bonnar A&T looked set for victory and to overtake the leaders when they restricted
Match abandoned Egerton G Firth b Halton...42 M O'Rourke lbw Halton...13 K Bates b Halton...15 S Mahmood st Guest b Halton...51 G Garner c&b Barry...0 J Sharples run out...8 J Cunliff not out...18 C Tye lbw Barry...0 A Ainsworth not out...5 Extras
Tonge win by 87 runs Tonge Nisar not out ...124 N Partington lbw Ahmed ...3 N Hallows run out ...5 M Martin run out ...76 A Radzoch lbw Ahmed ...0 Ishmal b Hyde ...38 Extras ...17 Total (for 5) ...194 Bowling: Ahmed 13-0-68-2; N Hyde 9.4-0-59-1; M McGuinness
Westhoughton win by 45 runs Westhoughton S Parker lbw Akber...64 I Pilkington b Akber...11 A Gaskell c Hamblett b Mahboob...19 R Parker c T Whittle b Mahboob...12 A Coates not out...50 Khan not out...22 Extras...10 Total(for 4)...188 Bowling: Akber 17
Little Lever win by seven wickets Eagley Javid run out...16 M Cripps c De Silva b N Tong...29 M Venn c Blinkhorn b N Tong...13 D Gleaves s Blinkhorn b S Harrison...2 D Shuttleworth c De Silva b S Harrison...1 B Richards c Lawson b S Harrison...9 S Wood
SHAHID Mahboob returned to the Bolton League this weekend turning out for Kearsley against one of his former clubs, Westhoughton. But it was no winning return for Mabs as his new side lost their third match in a row. Kearsley's cause was not helped by
BURY'S involvement in the Commonwealth Games has been "a dismal failure", says a leading Tory. Councillor Roy Walker was dismayed that Bury, unlike many other local councils, had not managed to adopt a nation and do more to mark the sporting festival.
A FORMER Bury mayor has launched a scathing attack on Manchester City Council over a wall of silence surrounding Heaton Park. Councillor Paul Nesbit has accused the authority of not being prepared to speak to neighbouring Bury Council despite numerous
A weekly look at the informative, fun and plain weird websites on offer, with Frank Elson www.joke-zone.co.uk IF you don't have broadband prepare for a huge telephone bill! This site is just crammed with what I suppose are not so much jokes as wry, humourous
RAIN has delayed the start of Tim Henman's Wimbledon semi-fial with Lleyton Hewitt, which was due to start on the Centre Court at noon. Henman faces some worrying statistics if he is to overcome Hewitt for he must achieve something he has struggled to
THE annual Bolton Sports Federation Tennis Tournament gets under way on Friday with a large number of entrants. In the mens and ladies singles events, current champions Nick Hinnigan of South College Tennis Club and local coach Lisa Cartwright of Hawkshaw
ATLANTIS, The Valley, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton Retro Old Skool tunes from Rick Jones and Jay Floyd Tonight, £4 before 11pm, £5 after Vodka Republic Bop to 70s, 80s and 90s pop or opt for funky house in Club Class Thursday, 9.30pm to 2.30am, £3 before
HELLO again. You've probably all heard about my misfortune on the accommodation front at Glastonbury last weekend. Remember I told you about the luxury cottage I was staying in? Well, thanks to a bunch of idiots who decided to cause havoc outside the
WOMEN, say the experts, find it harder to conceive once they have reached the age of 30. Now researchers are telling us that those of us who have had babies by Caesarean section could find it even harder to become pregnant again. KAREN STEPHEN, who had
GREAT Britain coach David Waite boarded the plane for Australia in bouyant mood this morning as his squad assembled largely intact. Waite's 19-man party met up last night after surviving the final round of Super League games before next Friday's one-off
TICKETS are now on sale for the long-awaited clash between the Shakers and Kevin Keegan's Premiership new boys Manchester City on Wednesday, July 31. Keegan has been busy in the summer boosting his squad with new international signings Nicolas Anelka
crowds AN international circus act is set to thrill the crowds at next month's Bolton Show. The Vander Brothers, a three-man display team, will leave audiences with their hearts in their mouths as they perform stunts in cages from 60ft in the air. Their
BUSES fitted with hi-tech CCTV cameras are taking to the streets in a county today in a crime-fighting initiative. Six single decker vehicles have been fitted with cameras in Merseyside, filming both inside and outside. The £600,000 initiative is funded
A TROUBLE shooting education team has been called in to help a primary school get out of "special measures" which were imposed on it three years ago. The action is being taken at Oldhams Primary School which failed an inspection by the Government's Ofsted
PUPILS followed in the footsteps of Will Young and Gareth Gates when they held a Pop Idol spectacular at their school. Girls and boys at the Deane School took part in the event following the hit ITV1 show which transformed unknowns into stars. More than
BALI enjoys warm, tropical weather all year round with an average maximum temperature of 75f from April to September. October to March features higher rainfall and temperatures of 84f along with high humidity. Currency is the Rupiah but it is generally
SAM Allardyce has praised his Premiership stars for following the club's fitness code during the close season. The Wanderers' players have been undergoing stringent medical checks since returning from their summer break this week and the statistics suggest
RECENTLY released figures underline what it cost Wanderers to achieve Premiership status. Losses of £8 million put them among the biggest "losers" in English football in the 2000-2001 season when Sam Allardyce led the successful push for promotion. Only
MARK Molyneaux is a quite successful gambling man. The Chorley boss won half of £16,000 for predicting the winners of all the football leagues last season and picked up a handy £4,000 - shared with his dad - for tipping Brazil to win the World Cup and
IT was with sadness I received notification that Bridgewater Nursery School will, after July 18, no longer exist and will be absorbed by Queensbridge Primary School. I would like to give a great big vote of thanks to teachers and staff for their devotion
I READ your article on the closure of the bridge at Lostock Junction Station with interest. I am a resident on "the other side". Your article implies that I am happy to see the bridge remain shut. I am not. I am so upset at the closure that I was among
TONGE and Farnworth open their Jubilee Cup account with a first round tie at Castle Hill tonight (6pm).
BATSMAN Carl Hey smashed his way into the record books with a brilliant 180 not out. The 20-year-old Prestwich lad hit the highest ever score in the Lancashire County League in the clash against Longsight last Saturday. But the record breaking did not
AMIR Khan has been chosen to represent England in the multi-nations competition held at Everton Park Sports Centre tonight. The Smithills High School pupil has been called up again by the England Amateur Boxing Association despite not having fought for
BOLTON band Ocean 8 made steps in the right direction last night with a performance at 24Rockfest at the Palace in Levenshulme, along with the best signed and unsigned bands from around the region. The band performed on the same bill as headliners Bone-box
Where? Situated at the bottom of Bradshawgate, the Alma is a great place to meet or just hang out. It's close to taxis, train station and -- crucially -- takeaways. What? It's not one of the best pubs to look at from the outside or the inside. There are
ASTLEY and Tyldesley will chase a target of 170 on Monday (6.30) when they resume their Gin Pit duel with Elton for a place in the Bolton Association Cross Cup Final. Chris Hall top scored with 65 when Elton were bowled out for 169 last night with Steve
LANCASHIRE have struck an important blow against Yorkshire in their battle to retain Test status by announcing that Sunday's NatWest series match between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford is a 17,500 sellout. Yorkshire are in trouble for the poor
IT seems like a long time ago that I was reading about a bust-up between Keane and McCarthy. If this has not been a vintage World Cup, it has certainly been an enjoyable one. I'm going to miss football for breakfast, followed by football for lunch and
AFTER a lapse of 12 months, St Thomas' Church, Halliwell, branch of the Mothers Union is to meet on the third Tuesday of each month in the community room in Cloister Street, 7.30pm, after a lapse of 12 months. All invited -- men and women. The first meeting
AN author who delves into the mysteries of Stonehenge in her first novel visits the town next Friday. Diana Cooper will give a talk at Bolton Library, on Le Mans Crescent, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, to publicise her new book, Silent Stones. Tickets are free from
THE Rughill Fair will take place at the Top o' th' Brow Primary School playing fields in Breightmet, on Saturday, July 13. The focus of the afternoon's celebrations will be a community stage with live music plus circus skills, a workshop and bouncy castle
BOLTON Lads and Girls Club hosts a performing arts week from August 12 to 16 for youngsters aged 13 to 15. Activities, including drama, dance, circus skills and costume making, will take place at the club's new premises on Spa Road from 10am to 4pm. The
AN elderly woman died as a result of a fall down the stairs of her home, an inquest heard. Former teacher Dora Causey, aged 92, of Kenwood Avenue, Leigh, had slipped half way down the stairs at the end of November last year, hitting a chair at the bottom
A VIKING battleground will be recreated in Moses Gate Country Park this weekend. The Ydalir Vikings will be bringing the Norse Age to life in Farnworth on Sunday, with their combat displays and realistic demonstrations of domestic skills from more than
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men armed with screwdrivers threatened a 32-year-old man in Salford before snatching his bag. The incident happened in Withington Street, near Salford Crescent railway station, at 2pm yesterday. Witnesses are
ACTION is being taken to stop people being hurt by overgrown trees and hedges. Bolton Council is urging the public to help them keep paths, roads and signposts free from overhanging vegetation. The town hall's Highways Maintenance department realises
AN elderly woman died after suffering head injuries in a fall down the staircase at a relative's home, an inquest heard. Former teacher Dora Causey, aged 92, of Kenwood Avenue, Leigh, had slipped half way down the stairs at the end of November last year
SPOT: Edinburgh Fringe Festival -- It is that time of year when anyone worth their creative salt will be getting ready for the Edinburgh Fringe, taking place August 4 to 26. An essential location for any comedian or playwright wanting to make it on the
A HAUL of suspected stolen industrial equipment and other goods worth thousands of pounds has been seized by police after a raid on a garage. Officers acting on a tip-off swooped on the workshop in the Farnworth area in the early hours of Tuesday morning
A FORMER Mayor of Bury and a Bolton councillor has died after a long illness. Mr Harold Taylor, aged 86, served spent almost 40 years in public service. Mr Taylor was a Bolton councillor for six years and then represented the former Tottington urban council
Match abandoned Edgworth D Critchley c Taylor b Wardle ...0 J Mills c Haddon b Robinson ...15 Ahmed not out ...34 M Davies run out ...0 D Thornton not out ...11 Extras ...9 Total (for 3) ...69 Bowling: Wardle 6-2-20-1; M Robinson 8-3-25-1; I Taylor 4-
Clifton won by 2 wickets Darcy Lever R Hays b Tonge...32 M Eccles st Dorsey b Varney...14 Y Bashir c Dorsey b Tonge...0 J Norris c McCune b Tonge...2 R Fearn lbw Varney...13 N Patel not out...55 C Small c A Griffiths b Varney...0 P Smethurst run out..
Walshaw win by eight runs Walshaw A Harris c D Clare b S Nicklin...4 L Riley b S Nicklin...17 R Faulkner c D Clare b Khan...29 J Fielding b S Nicklin...7 B Collins c D Clare b Khan...0 G Dyson c R Bennett b Khan...10 D Hornby c Tripathi b Khan...8 D Holland
Standish win by seven runs Standish J Waddington c I Mahmood (pro) b C Cooke...49 S Knowles lbw b M Penny...27 A Sarkar (pro) b I Mahmood...39 S Maiden (capt) c M Penny b I Mahmood...4 P Hassan c M Edwards b C Cooke...11 D Chadwick c A Sutherland b C
SAM Allardyce is staying silent on his reported interest in Spurs' out-of-contract striker Chris Armstrong. Speculation is rife that Wanderers are heading the chase for the 31-year-old former England B international. Reports suggest talks are scheduled
I DECIDED to brighten up my life with a bit of comedy this week, and so I headed down to the Come Play With Aftershock event at The Frog and Bucket on Wednesday. Now, it's not often that you see naked breakdancing but it has to be said that the Cuban
TIM Henman's Wimbledon dream was ended by a stunning performance by world number one Lleyton Hewitt, who won in three straight sets. Click HERE for all the latest news from the excellent official Wimbledon site
THE weather proved the dominant factor when Egerton entertained Astley Bridge. Batting first, Egerton totalled 165-6 with Sajid Mahmood top scoring with 51 against his former club. He was helped out by the experienced Graham Firth, who added a valuable
Walkden won by 8 wickets Farnworth SC R Hope c Kay b Ingram...4 M Ashworth b Reidy...44 T Barrow lbw Reidy...0 Rashid c Kay b Reidy...7 K Ahmed lbw b Reidy...0 C Walsh c Keys b Ingram...4 I Hill not out...41 G Ogden c D Smith b Reidy...1 C Nicholls b
Match Abandoned Greenmount Morris c Johnson b Dalugoda...69 G Chadwick c&b Tattersall...23 J Horrox c Evans b Tattersall...7 M Fallon lbw Tattersall...7 N Earring b Dalugoda...22 N Franklyn run out...15 M Stewart b Dalugoda...3 A Bowker b Dalugoda
Match drawn Heaton V Tripathi run out ...0 F Neki c&b Taylor ...61 G Carson c Morris b Taylor ...0 J Fearick lbw Taylor ...13 M Mort b Taylor ...4 J Whittle c Partington b White ...25 Hirwani st Partington b Taylor ...2 S Booth b White ...24 M Aktar
ON the first day of the season, Horwich beat Heaton and went top of the Bolton League. Against all odds they deservedly stayed there until, ironically the first game of the second half of the campaign and the return fixture between the two sides. Few
IF the week at work has made your head ache then I prescribe a trip to The Comedy Store. This weekend Manchester's leading comedy venue brings you not one, but two high profile acts, both of whom have had considerable TV exposure. Friday night will see
FOLLOW Tim Henman's Wimbledon semi-final with Lleyton Hewitt score here. Click HERE for all the latest news from the excellent official Wimbledon site
Cantaloop -- British beats outfit who mix hip hop, funk and jazz. Saturday, 9pm, £6 LANCASHIRE CCG, Old Trafford, Manchester Move -- First day of the festival featuring David Bowie, Divine Comedy, Suede and Electric Soft Parade. Wednesday, 2pm, £25. Second
NEVER underestimate a wounded Lion writes Chris Hall When Great Britain were soundly beaten in last autumn's Ashes series, the cynics were already lining up to shoot down their chances of success in next week's 'Battle of Sydney.' But any underestimating
LEIGH Centurians' rugby league stars are among the VIPS at an event aimed to make the town a safer place. Wigan Council and Greater Manchester Police have teamed up to organise the Partners in Touch event to give advice, information and support on how
ONE of the top matches of the weekend could be the clash between third placed Walkden and Westhoughton. Walkden are still confident of retaining the title they won last year and a win would put them in a confident frame of mind for their trip to Tonge
HORWICH will try and pick up the pieces this weekend after losing their place at the top of the Bolton League They held their lead for the first half of the season but were overtaken by Tonge last week after failing to get a winning result in a rain affected
FANS are being asked to sponsor their favourite Shakers player for the new season. For a cost of only £100 your name will appear in every matchday programme next to a photo of your chosen player and there will be an acknowledgement on the electronic scoreboard
MATT Barrass, Lee Connell and Nicky Hill have signed contract extensions to stay with Bury FC next season. The youngsters have all signed one-year extensions and manager Andy Preece was delighted with the signing. "It's important that we keep the younger
HOSPITALS in the North-west are set for a staff and beds boost after receiving £403m of Government cash, health Minister John Hutton has announced. St Helens and Knowsley will receive £228m to invest in four primary care resource centres, more beds and
A DRIVER was due to appear before magistrates today charged with motoring offences after a collision between a car and a single-decker bus left two children fighting for their lives. Lee Kershaw, aged 10 and his 12-year-old friend Amy Parker, both of
THIEVES have left a pensioner brokenhearted after stealing his songbirds. Burglars cut through a steel fence to get into 70-year-old Norman Stott's aviary and steal 10 canaries. Not content with the haul, they returned a week later and stole another 16
A GRIEVING mother has vowed that her daughter's memory will live on -- four years after her unsolved murder. But Mrs Theresa Hulme has been left devastated after she has been unable to lay flowers on the site where her 32-year-old daughter, Julie Jones
COURAGEOUS guide dog Vance is paddling his way back to fitness. The one-year-old labrador pup was left paralysed by a tumour on his spine when he was just nine months old. He was only a few weeks into his training for his work with the blind when the
THE long school holidays are due to start in a couple of weeks when children will be out exploring the countryside. Karen Stephen looks at the dangers that could be lurking in the fields and hedgerows. WE English are proud of our countryside. We feel
PASSENGERS were stranded for seven hours on a train after the brakes jammed, it emerged today. At least 100 passengers were travelling on the 2.35pm Manchester to Birmingham train on Wednesday when the train failed. The Virgin Voyager slowed to a halt
VARIETY is the key word in this year's Bolton Festival programme of events -- with a line-up to suit young and old. This year's festival runs from Friday, August 23, to Sunday, September 1, and features professional and amateur performers as well as local
HAVE you ever considered travelling half way around the world for a week-long break? Bolton Evening News Sports Editor Peter Mensforth did just that when he spent a sun-soaked week on the beautiful island of Bali IF you needed any evidence that the world
