MY position is straightforward. If Mr Isherwood finds it difficult to understand, that is, I think, because it is unfamiliar to him. It rests on Article 3 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, which is cast as a universal to which there are no exceptions
IF "Fed -up resident" had taken the trouble to read my letter properly as regards the CCTV I wrote, and I quote "It is true that CCTV cameras HAVE or are ABOUT to be installed". Just how that reliably informs you that they had not yet been installed amazes
LAST Sunday was not a day I shall remember for very long with much affection! writes Peter Stafford Having been told that Eagley were away to Chorley in the Thwaites LCB competition, I decided to make that my match of the day. And so, having watched the
A HEADTEACHER is employing a security guard to patrol his primary school after vandals smashed windows and caused part of the roof to collapse. Youths jumped up and down on the roof of St Simon and St Jude School, Great Lever, and used scaffolding poles
THE President's Pairs will now be played on Sunday, September 1, at the Railway S&SC, Green Lane. Entries will be limited to 32 pairs, please send your entries to Mr A Bertwistle, 10 Ingledene Grove, Bolton. Tel. 01204 493672. Peter Walker Cup Semi-finals
BOLTON Evening News chief soccer writer Gordon Sharrock talks to Sam Allardyce about the thriving Academy the Wanderers' manager hopes to create as a legacy for future generations INTERNATIONAL acclaim for three of its highly-rated scholars is a testimony
YOUNG people from two Wigan Youth Service projects hosted a sponsored abseiling event at the Quality Hotel in Wigan. Boys and girls from the P2k Rock Climbing group and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in Hag Fold and Leigh helped staff the fund-raiser
AN after-school project has won a national award for providing lively activities for youngsters. The Horwich and Blackrod Learning Community Project has been presented with the award by the charity Education Extra charity. The after-school scheme was
THE National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain is looking for new talent in the Bolton area as part of its recruitment drive for next year. The orchestra is seeking talented young musicians aged under 18 on September 1 who are able to play to the standard
COMMONWEALTH Games bosses have launched an educational CD-ROM starring event mascot Kit. Aimed at six to 11-year-olds, the disc Go for Gold with Kit features Kit participating in 12 different activities including boxing, weightlifting, discus, clay pigeon
STAFF, pupils, governors and parents of Westleigh Methodist Primary School are celebrating a glowing Ofsted report -- the culmination of a four-year effort to drive up standards. In 1998, the school, on Westleigh Lane, was placed under "special measures
THE announcement that France has postponed any ban on imports of British lamb has been claimed as a victory by a Bolton MEP. North-west Euro-MP Sir Robert Atkins said: "Conservative MEPs asked EU Health Commissioner David Byrne to confirm that British
A TAXI company boss who knocked down a pensioner, has had his sentence reduced. Joseph Knowles, aged 59, of Ashton Road, Golborne, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention in May, but appeared at Bolton Crown Court on Friday to appeal
CHRISTIE Hospital in Manchester is to get new life-saving equipment after the Government gave £3million to the hospital. The Christie, which treats Bolton's cancer patients as the region's specialist cancer hospital, is buying four linear accelerators
A 43-YEAR-OLD football thug walked free from the Appeal Court after judges reduced his jail term. Manchester City supporter Christopher Michael James, of Alexandra Drive, Westhoughton, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was jailed for 15 months at
THE Bolton League have brought in two new caps for the MEN inter-league sem-final against the Central Lancashire League at Milnrow tomorrow week. Although the selectors have named a squad of 12 and will only confirm the final selection next week, they
FOR the first time this season, Horwich are looking up at the leaders of the Bolton League writes Peter Mensforth Their rain-hit draw against Heaton last week saw them leapfrogged by Tonge, who pulled off their anticipated win over bottom club Farnworth
A SPECIAL edition of BBC TV's Songs of Praise is to be filmed in Bolton's Victoria Square on Sunday -- and organisers are hunting for people to help to create a colourful finale by flying the flag for the Commonwealth. The special edition of the TV programme
LASTEST table. P W D L Pt Queen Anne Glass... 14 12 1 1 106 Turton... 12 10 0 2 95 Eagley... 12 9 1 2 92 Parks... 13 9 0 4 82 Royal Mail... 13 7 0 6 63 Darbyshire Pk... 12 7 0 5 62 Back o'th' Bank... 11 5 0 6 57 Dunscar... 11 4 0 7 47 Telecom... 14 3
LATEST tables and results P W L D Pt Darwen Subs ... 12 10 2 0 116 St Andrews ... 12 8 4 0 106 Globe ... 12 7 4 1 103 R Utility ... 12 7 5 0 94 Colne Cricket ... 12 7 4 1 93 Bar Lane ... 12 7 5 0 86 East Lancs ... 12 4 8 0 86 Turton ... 11 6 5 0 84 Greenhill
THE FT Bridges Pairs will take place on Sunday at Darbyshire Park, starting at 11am. Howard Cup Section A: W/H S&SC A v Haslam Park or W/H S&SC B. Howard Cup Section B: Railway v Grey Mare or Queens Park. RESULTS: Section A: Haslam Park (N Haydock
LATEST results and tables RESULTS: Section A: Little Lever B 141 (7) Astley Bridge A 127 (3); Little Lever C (M Lockton 21-4, D Welsby 21-4) 152 (8) Astley Bridge A 89 (2); Little Lever A 141 (4) Little Lever B 153 (7); Astley Bridge A 155 (9) Little
LATEST results and tables RESULTS - Section A: Whelley LC A 158 (7) Rivington B 130 (4); Bellingham B 163 (9) Bay Horse 121 (2); Horwich RMI A 155 (9) Lostock BC 101 (2); Westhoughton SSC A 145 (5) Greenwood 142 (6); Rivington A 159 (9) Whelley LC B 131
BURY physio Alan Raw has left the club to take up a new Premiership role with Manchester City.
SHAKERS have confirmed another pre-season fixture. They will make the short journey to Chorley on Saturday July 20, kick-off 3pm, for the clash with the Unibond First Division side. They are already scheduled to take on Radcliffe Borough on July 27 and
A 43-YEAR-OLD football thug walked free from the Appeal Court after judges reduced his jail term. Manchester City supporter Christopher Michael James, of Alexandra Drive, Westhoughton, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was jailed for 15 months at
MANCHESTER United are watching closely as Turkish defender Alpay Ozalan talks his way out of Villa Park. Alex Ferguson could move if Leeds refuse to sell his major target Rio Ferdinand but Villa will only let him go for double the £5.6m they paid two
THE achievements of the Bollywood Indian film industry were celebrated on Saturday in an exhibition at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery. "Bollywood Greats -- A Celebration of Asian Film" includes collections dating back to 1946.
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy is fighting for his life in hospital this weekend after colliding with a motorbike as he crossed the A6 in Lancaster on a skateboard. The motorcyclist also suffered serious injuries and is in a critical condition. The road was closed
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy appeared in court on Saturday charged with the murder of a great-grandfather during an alleged burglary at the pensioner's home. Retired engineer Harry Upton, aged 75, was stabbed by an intruder at his home in Culcheth, Warrington, on
A NEW phone mast will be built in Westhoughton despite objections from town councillors and residents. The 12.5 metre pole, with three antennae and a microwave dish, will be erected at the TDG site on Metal Box Way. Members of Westhoughton Town Council
PLANS to build a 119-bed nursing home on the site of a former nightclub have been turned down. Councillors said the proposed building would be too high and would take up too much room on the land where Blighty's nightclub used to be in Church Road, Farnworth
ONE of Yorkshire's most famous barmaids is travelling over the Pennines to enjoy the VIP treatment at Adlington Carnival. Actress Tricia Penrose, who stars as Gina in the popular TV drama Heartbeat, will be joined over the festival weekend by former EastEnders
AN MP has pledged to help get the town's CCTV cameras back on track after the Bolton Evening News revealed almost one-third of the town centre system was faulty. Ten of the council's town centre cameras are broken -- three of the four main street CCTV
THE life of murdered vice girl Danielle Moorcroft is to be depicted on a huge billboard by detectives hunting her killer. Detectives are to site a 20ft by 10ft billboard on land only yards away from where the 21-year-old pregnant woman was found murdered
LAST week's winner of the Founders Darts KO was Bill Bailey. Draw Saturday at 9pm phone on 01204 362195.
IN reading letters from Grenville Moore, I don't know whether to laugh or cry! But I do know that it is sad such people, thankfully now in a minority, still hold their views with such fervour. We now live in the 21st century, where the majority of us
IN your article "MPs unite against euthanasia plan", Saturday, June 15, local MPs David Crausby and Dr Brian Iddon state their support for a petition organised by the religious "Right to Life" organisation. This m isleading petition describes my wife,
THE thoughts of many of us will shortly be turning to carefree days on sun-drenched beaches and other delights as the great holiday exodus gets under way. Anyone from Bolton going to Spain this summer, though, is likely to be greeted by something that
LANCASHIRE are playing in their Championship match against Leicestershire on Saturday and Northants in the Norwich Union League on Sunday Click HERE for all the latest news from the excellent official Lancs County Cricket Club site www.lccc.co.uk
NEIGHBOURS rescued three people trapped in a burning house. Fire crews were called to Frank Street, Halliwell, where a blaze had started after a pan of food was left unattended. Neighbour Tony Tortington used a ladder to climb up to a bedroom window and
THE first round of the League Rules Individuals Knockout is to be played on Wednesday. Players to be in attendance for play to start at 8.30pm. Result cards to be at the league headquarters (Churchills) by 8pm Sunday following the match. Any cards not
SATURDAY Anthony Axford Bolton Association: Adlington v A&T; Daisy Hill v Blackrod; Darcy Lever v Spring View; Golborne v Little Hulton; Lostock v Elton; Standish v Clifton; Walshaw v Atherton. Warburton's Bolton League: Kearsley v Egerton; Bradshaw
SECTION A P H Pt Hen/Chicks ... 7 58 14 Jolly Waggoner ... 7 58 12 Victory RC ... 7 52 12 Gilnow ... 7 56 11 B/met FC ... 7 54 11 Rumworth CC ... 7 51 10 Church ... 7 44 8 Halliwell CRC ... 7 45 6 SECTION B BICA A ... 4 34 9 Rocket ... 5 34 8 Bell Vue
LANCASHIRE are playing in their Championship match against Leicestershire on Saturday and Northants in the Norwich Union League on Sunday Click HERE for all the latest news from the excellent official Lancs County Cricket Club site www.lccc.co.uk
CLARENCE Street School said goodbye to its regular sequence and line dance class with a farewell dance and buffet. The class, organised for the last 10 years by Jenny and Alan, will now meet at Trinity Church, Bury Road, Bolton, at 1.30pm on Monday afternoons
THE Ben Nevis Challenge is looking for people from Bolton to walk up the UK's highest mountain and raise cash for charity. The Anthony Nolan Trust is seeking walkers of all ages and abilities for the event. It will take place over the weekend of September
A TEN-year management strategy to improve safety and ease congestion is to be drawn up for the M66/A56/M65 corridor. The roads provide a strategic link between the M6 and M62. The study will involve the most far-reaching consultation ever carried out
Army charity challenge THE Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is looking for teams of four in the Bolton area to tackle an Army assault course. The fundraising event will take place on Sunday, October 6, at Weeton Barracks, near Preston, with the help of the
bike ride PEOPLE are being given the opportunity to get in shape and feel good about themselves by signing up for one of two challenges in aid of Mencap. The 10-day China Bike Ride in May and June 2003 is open to men and women and the Flora Light Fun
VETERINARY charity the PDSA is seeking donations of good quality bric-a-brac for its network of shops. Every item donated helps raise funds to treat sick and injured animals. Also, shop volunteers are needed six days a week, Monday to Saturday, days and
FUND-RAISING children made a splash and raised £800 for the Make a Wish charity which helps to make dreams come true for youngsters with life-threatening illness. A total of 35 boys and girls took part in a sponsored swim at Total Fitness, off Blackburn
BOLTON Mountain Rescue Team which is providing safety cover during the Commonwealth Games can now accept secure online donations via their website. UK taxpayers can add 28 per cent to their donation, at no cost to themselves, via the Inland Revenue's
A MAN accused of pulling out his girlfriend's teeth with a pair of pliers appeared at Bolton Crown Court. Jason Morris, aged 29, of Nasmyth Street, Horwich, pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm. He was arrested in April. Police were called
UNION leaders representing Greater Manchester firefighters will discuss the brigade's £30,000 a year pay demands at a meeting next week. Crews and support staff are threatening to go on strike for the first time since 1977 unless their demands are met
A MAN was so drunk he could not remember starting a fire which led to two families being evacuated. William Ackers, aged 20, stacked garden furniture at the back of a house, poured over engine oil, and set it alight. Luckily the blaze was extinguished
PEOPLE in Horwich will soon be able to see a big improvement in their public toilets. The Captain Street loos are to be power-washed, refitted and repainted over the next three weeks, thanks to money made available from Bolton Council. The new-look conveniences
BOLTON'S involvement in the Commonwealth Games takes centre stage next week with a free performance at the Octagon Theatre. Young members of Activ8 are taking part in an event called Contacting the World, in which 12 theatre companies from around the
SAM Allardyce is attempting to bridge the generation gap as he continues to prepare for the Premiership. The Wanderers' boss, still active in the transfer market, is targeting players in their mid to late twenties to give his squad a major boost for the
FOUR people were being questioned by police on Saturday after being arrested trying to enter a secure area in Wythenshawe which is due to host the Commonwealth Games' boxing events. The men, wearing camouflaged gear, were caught trying to enter the Wythenshawe
BOLTON Mountain Rescue Team which is providing safety cover during the Commonwealth Games can now accept secure online donations via their website. UK taxpayers can add 28 per cent to their donation, at no cost to themselves, via the Inland Revenue's
BOLTON'S involvement in the Commonwealth Games takes centre stage next week with a free performance at the Octagon Theatre. Young members of Activ8 are taking part in an event called Contacting the World, in which 12 theatre companies from around the
THOUSANDS of voices will be singing from the same hymn sheet on Sunday when the BBC comes to town to record a special Songs of Praise - Commonwealth Praise - to kick off the Commonwealth Games. With all the tickets sold for the seating area, it will be
A SKILFUL Sharples outfit made sure DB3 had their hands full this week. With only two goals between the teams at half-time, DB3 needed grit and determination in abundance to hold on to the lead. Natalie Pearson was outstanding in an excellent team performance
TIM Henman's Wimbledonadventure may be over but plays continues. Click HERE for all the latest news from the excellent official Wimbledon site
HAZEL Carwardine narrowly missed out on the medals in the National AAA Under 23 Championships. The Bolton Harriers triple jump star leapt to an excellent personal best of 12.40m but was frustrated to miss out on bronze by just 4 centimetres. There was
THE next meeting of Conservative Crown Green League secretaries is on July 10, at Astley Bridge Conservative Club at 9pm. The Arbuthnot Cup Final will be held at Plodder Lane Conservative Club on Sunday, August 4 at 12 noon, invited to compete are R Davies
THE senior pairs will be played on Wednesday, July 10, at Bar Lane 12pm start, and the Three Man Team will be played on Saturday, July 13, at Eagley, also 12pm start. Results: Turton 198-9 Tigers 135-3; Longsight A 205-11; Bar Lane B 114-1; Tonge Moor
ENTRIES for the METRO Cup competition are to be forwarded to John Cranshaw by July 10. Qualifying rounds take place on July 22 and 24 at Longsight, Leverhulme, Darbishire and Great Lever. Entrants to pay a deposit of £3 to the club secretary which would
THE Presidents Plate competition for team secretaries, team captains and the league committee will take place on Sunday at Turton Bowling Club commencing at 1pm. The David Barlow Pairs Prelims will take place on Saturday August 3. Please send your entries
GREAT Britain will have an unexpected fan cheering them on when they take on the world champions next week writes Chris Hall David Waite's Lions jetted off Down Under yesterday to take on Australia in a one-off Test on Friday. With only modest success
KFC have gone completely looney this summer, with the launch of their New Looney Tunes Kids Meal. The meal, available from July 15 to August 31, is guaranteed to make your summer crazzzzy! Each KFC Kids Meal comes with a choice of not one but three tasty
SWINTON Friendly Football League is now inviting applications from teams aged U7, U8 and U9. The League, which is well established, has gained an excellent reputation and offers highly competitive football for all mini soccer teams. The League is run
SIMON Walsh helped England Schools to victory in the international clash with Wales at Royal Birkdale. The teenager, who came runner-up in the BGA final, lost his doubles games in the morning but despite the atrocious weather won his singles 6&4 to
A TEACHER who is "like a mum" to a group of young teenage mothers has been given special thank-you in flowers. Lorna McIvor runs the unit for young mums at the Clarence Street centre of Bolton Community College and is "very special in a lot of ways" according
FOUR people were being questioned by police on Saturdayday after being arrested trying to enter a secure area in Wythenshawe which is due to host the Commonwealth Games' boxing events. The men, wearing camouflaged gear, were caught trying to enter the
A MASSIVE operation to move two of the world's largest industrial dryers out of Bolton is set to cause traffic headaches on Sunday. The dryers, weighing a total of 298 tonnes, will be taken from Sandusky Walmersly Ltd in Crompton Way to Salford, accompanied
THOUSANDS of voices will be singing from the same hymn sheet on Sunday when the BBC comes to town to record a special Songs of Praise - Commonwealth Praise - to kick off the Commonwealth Games. With all the tickets sold for the seating area, it will be
A HOME-owner offered to take a foul-smelling grotspot off the council's hands -- but was told it would cost him £800. Donald Brockbank, aged 64, wanted to make the 13-square-yard patch of land part of his garden to stop people using it as dog-toilet and
A PIZZA firm has been told it can make deliveries in Westhoughton -- but only if the staff ride scooters. Bolton planning chiefs said the Domino Pizza Group could open a new shop in Pavilion Square as long as workers do not deliver margaritas in motorcars
ELDERLY people in Bolton could soon be warned to watch out for bogus officials by a hi-tech minder. The gadget, which sends out a voice message when the householder crosses an infra-red beam near the door, could be installed in many homes in the town.
TOWN hall workers look set to strike after their unions voted to take industrial action. The three local government unions -- UNISON, TGWU and the GMB -- have rejected a pay offer of three per cent and are supporting a claim for six per cent. Workers
