ST PHILIP'S Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society stages Rodgers and Hammersteins' State Fair from February 24 to March 1 at the Parochial Hall, Bridgeman Street, Bolton. This will be the first time the show has been performed in the Bolton area and performances
WORKERS at a famous Bolton factory have helped turn around their company's fortunes. Booth Industries, based in Nelson Street, turned in a profit last year after making a loss the previous year. And they helped their parent group increase overall sales
A WESTHOUGHTON entrepreneur hopes to show the country that Bolton is not a graveyard for businesses. Lee Bevan, who established Leapfrog Computers in November 1999, thought it was unjust when a recent survey claimed that Bolton insolvency rates were nearly
WHO'D have thought it! Demure cake-maker Jane Asher has not only turned into a star in what looks like Crossroads -- The Director's Cut, with all its steamy plots and bedroom activity. But she's also a mature head turner. She looked gorgeous at the Brits
FAME is a very fickle thing. Yesterday's stars are tomorrow's has-beens. Only real talent endures, and the other stuff is passing fancy. Michael Barrymore and Anthea Turner are currently desperately trying to get back into the public eye. She by "poor
ARE you sick of hanging around the street and feeling bored? Come along to Deane Youth Club and have your own space to chill out, listen to music, play pool or just watch TV! A youth club for 13 to 17-year-olds will be opening on Tuesday at Deane Community
YOUNG people wanting information about jobs, training or health will now have even more access to advice thanks to five new outreach centres. The Connexions service, which has replaced the old careers service, is visiting all of Bolton's secondary schools
1923: Bill Ponsford's then world record 429 helped Victoria become the first team to reach a four-figure total in first-class cricket. They scored 1,059 against Tasmania at Melbourne. 1934: Hank' Aaron was born. In 1974 he bettered Babe Ruth's 40-year-old
CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish an historic barn and adjoining cottage in Isherwood Fold, Edgworth, were recommended for refusal by North Turton Parish Council. Protesters used red paint to write "Save Me" on the barn's door before the council's meeting
PROTESTERS are battling to save an historic barn and its adjoining cottage in Isherwood Fold, Edgworth, which is facing the threat of the bulldozer. Plans to demolish the development to make way for a modern new home with a detached garage are to be considered
ON February 4, 1958, a plane carrying England's best football team crashed while attempting to take off in West Germany, killing eight of the country's most talented young players. The Munich air crash became a watershed in the history of Manchester United
DAISY Hill Cricket Club have re-signed professional Neil Bannister for the season. The Bolton Association side, who will also have a new captain in former pro Andy Cumberbatch, are still looking for a player/coach for next season. Winter nets are at Rivington
KEARSLEY Park Bowling Club welcome bowlers, experienced or beginners, for the new season starting in April. The club has two greens, one open all year, and there are Sunday afternoon training sessions from 2-4pm. More details on 01204 574405.
IF there is one thing that the unnerving TV programme on Michael Jackson revealed this week it is that money talks. And nowhere more loudly than in America. How on earth can a man like Jackson be allowed to have three children of his own -- one taken
MP LINDSAY Hoyle is keen to prove he works 'flipping' hard -- by taking part in Parliament's annual charity pancake race on Shrove Tuesday. The Labour politician, whose Chorley constituency covers Adlington, is set to compete in the event which will raise
TV producers are looking for Britain's worst amateur performers -- and they are hoping to find their star in Greater Manchester. Would-be hopefuls are asked to turn up at the Triangle Shopping Centre, in Exchange Square, Manchester, on Sunday February
A REVIEW of four years of work to improve an area of Bury will be featured in an exhibition. Bury's East Ward Regeneration Project Steering Group is holding the exhibition on Thursday, February 6. The event, from 1pm-7pm in the New Kershaw Centre, will
TRAFFIC police have launched an appeal to trace a driver who ran from the wreckage of his car after a collision in Manchester Road, Bolton. He was driving a red Toyota Corolla -- registration number E305 AHE -- near the Green Lane junction towards Bolton
CHILDREN have been invited to play a part in restoring a reprieved bandstand in Walkden to its former glory. Councillors voted unanimously to save Parr Fold Bandstand from demolition. Salford Council wanted to close it after it had fallen into disrepair
RAFA Benitez, the man who sanctioned Salva Ballesta's loan move to the Reebok, says the Spanish striker has the desire to score the goals that will keep Wanderers in the Premiership. Benitez, coach of Spanish champions Valencia, has refuted claims of
LESSER players might buckle under the pressure but Jay-Jay Okocha is more than happy shouldering the responsibility of guiding Wanderers into the Premiership safety zone. Sam Allardyce has cast the super-talented captain of the world famous Super Eagles
TWO Bolton schoolboys have been selected for the Great Britain wrestling team for a tournament in Latvia in March. Tom Darby, aged 13, and Andrew Pendlebury, aged 15, both pupils at Withins School, Bolton, have been called up by their country to wrestle
A LOCAL rally driver is back in the hot-seat, recreating the magic of the 1980s. Dave Bramwell spends most of his spare time scouring the world for parts to rebuild the immensely powerful Group 'B' rally cars - a class banned in 1986 on safety grounds
Results: Sean Jennings Premier Section: Patriots 4 Roys Rovers 1; Founders Bombers 0 Oasis A 5; Gilnow Fossils 3 Waggoner A 2. H & S Openshaw Section One: Starkie Boys 3 Gilnow Nippers 2; Dog & Partridge 1 York Deaf 4; Sportsman A 4 Queen Anne
SOMEONE looking at this snowman picture might recognise himself from his carefree boyhood days. The photograph was taken near Smithills Dean Road in February, 1954. I bet the boys wished they'd had long pants on! The other photograph shows a picturesque
HORWICH RMI Harriers athletes produced a number of good performances in the North of England cross-country championships at Heaton Park, Manchester. Rachel Thompson continued her excellent season by finishing ninth out of 84 finishers in the under 17s
Turton High School girls football team are the joint winners of the Greater Manchester County Schools Cup. The final at The Cliff indoor arena against Flixton finished 4-4 after extra time leaving the trophy to be shared between the two schools. Turton
LEIGH RMI and Rossendale United's Marsden Cup quarter-final was postponed last night because of a frozen Dark Lane pitch. The two sides will now attempt to play on February 11, with the winners drawn to take on Chorley at 7:45pm. In the semi-final the
Results: Premier Division P W D L Pt Astley Miners... 13 10 3 0 33 Hulton Lane... 11 6 4 1 22 Spread Eagle... 13 6 3 4 21 Willows... 11 5 1 5 16 A & N Paper... 13 5 1 7 16 Ellesmere... 11 4 3 4 15 Cattlemarket... 11 4 0 7 12 King William... 11 3 0
BLACKROD Town came away with a 2-1 win after a bruising encounter with Burnley United that resulted in seven yellow cards. Five of them were given to Burnley players with Mark Height and goalkeeper Mark Allen, the Blackrod offenders. Allen, however, took
Premier Division P W D L GF GA Pts GD Radcliffe Amateurs... 19 13 4 2 58 23 43 35 Bury GSOB... 17 10 4 3 39 23 34 16 Rossendale Ams... 16 9 4 3 44 28 31 16 Little Lever SC... 18 9 2 7 42 37 29 5 Gregorians... 18 7 6 5 36 32 27 4 Chaddertonians... 21 7
Division Premier: BLACKROD TOWN...2 BURNLEY UNITED...1 Height, Tonque Ervine CHARNOCK RICHARD...3 DALTON UNITED...1 Roberts, Sanderson, Allen Mansergh FRECKLETON...1 TURTON...2 Thomas Jenkins, Pendleburry FULWOOD AMATEURS...0 BAE BARROW SPORTS CLUB...1
Cambridge Utd 1 Bury 2: ANDY Preece's Shakers roared back into an automatic promotion place with a late two goal blast that left Cambridge reeling. The Gigg Lane men showed just the kind of battling spirit that they are going to need over the next few
THIS gap-toothed teenager is wanted in connection with a vicious assault on a 20-year-old man who had his face cut with a craft knife. Detectives have issued an e-fit of the attacker who was part of a five-strong gang who pounced on the victim as he walked
A FUND to build a sensory garden at a church in Astley Bridge has been boosted by a grant of £1,300. The Theatre Church and Community Centre received the grant from the Shell Better Britain Campaign to build a raised pool and wildlife habitat in the church's
DOG fans fear racing has finally come to an end at Westhoughton Greyhound Stadium after more than 50 years. Track owner Arthur Brightcliffe has already put the stadium up for sale and now he has closed it for the next four weeks while he goes on holiday
CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish an historic barn and adjoining cottage in Isherwood Fold, Edgworth, were recommended for refusal by North Turton Parish Council. Protesters used red paint to write "Save Me" on the barn's door before the council's meeting
PEOPLE submitting planning applications to Bolton Council -- and those objecting to them -- will soon be able to address the councillors who make the decisions. Councillors have voted to change the rules to allow residents to speak at planning committee
TWO busy road bridges are set to get £500,000 facelifts -- but it will leave drivers facing lengthy delays. Work to improve Eagley Brook Bridge over Crompton Way in Astley Bridge is due to start later this month and drivers have been warned to expect
GOVERNMENT enthusiasm for regional devolution could lead to a North-west "parliament" by spring 2005. The North West Regional Assembly -- unelected but influential -- is beavering away behind the scenes to convince the Minister of State for Local Government
BOLTON based Lancashire Wolverines American Football Club have signed American free safety Rob Boone, who attended the same high school as Hall of Fame wide receiver and former Washington Redskin Art Monk. The Wolverines have returned to training and
IN a return to form, singer and former Wet, Wet, Wet frontman Marti Pellow stars in the touring stage version of hit musical Chicago which lands in Manchester this month. Pellow shot to fame with a string of chart topping hits in the 1980s, but fell from
THIS was a terrific debut performance by a new production company to Bolton, showcasing the talents of amateur, semi-professional and professional entertainers. The group, drawn from performers throughout the North-west, including Bolton, already has
MEMBERS of The Octagon's youth theatre, Activ8, intend to show a little animal magic when they take centre stage. This season, for the first time, Activ8's productions will be showcased with the same prominence as their professional counterparts. And
DEAF and disabled people in Bolton are being encouraged to put themselves forward as potential board members for arts organisations. Business in the Arts: North West is seeking residents to play a key role in a range of different groups across the region
LADYBRIDGE Women's Institute will be celebrating its 21st birthday with a party for members and guests. The celebration takes place on Friday, February 28, at the Ladybridge Community Centre. Since it was set up in 1982, the Ladybridge WI has maintained
FORMER Burnley man Gerry Harrison says ex-Blackburn Rovers midfielder Mark Patterson is the man to get Leigh out of the danger zone in the Nationwide Conference. Darwen-based Patterson, who also played for Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United, took over
MICHAEL Ricketts, the £3.5m striker who had almost forgotten how to score for Wanderers, has done himself no favours with a farewell parting shot at the club. Ricketts, who moved to Middlesbrough just before the midnight transfer deadline on Friday night
A group of residents wants to bring back the glory days of one of Bolton's favourite family parks, Moss Bank Park. Frank Elson went along to find out how they are doing. AS a town built on industry, Bolton has jealously guarded its few green areas. However
ON February 4, 1958, a plane carrying England's best football team crashed while attempting to take off in West Germany, killing eight of the country's most talented young players. The Munich air crash became a watershed in the history of Manchester United
Saddleworth 1 Bolton Ladies 4: BOLTON Ladies Hockey Club scored a great win over Saddleworth in a game packed with goal-scoring chances. The visitors went in front through Claire Russell but the score stung Saddleworth into action and they hit back to
MY car broke down as I was turning right off Topp Way into Higher Bridge Street during early morning traffic on the way to work. I was totally stuck, no male drivers came to my aid. Then a woman walking by came to the rescue. She pushed the car, with
GOVERNMENT enthusiasm for regional devolution could lead to a North-west "parliament" by spring 2005. The North West Regional Assembly -- unelected but influential -- is beavering away behind the scenes to convince the Minister of State for Local Government
IT'S all very nice to see the gentle pictures of Sandra Lennon with her baby Joshua but I still think anyone having a baby at 57 is bonkers. There are some circumstances in which it might be more generally acceptable. A mother having a baby for a daughter
BOLTON fighter Paul Omaraigh won his sixth straight professional fight with a first round victory over Kenny Freeman in Aldershot. The light middleweight trains under coach Pat Williams at the Powerhouse gym in Liverpool and turned pro last year after
SOMEONE looking at this snowman picture might recognise himself from his carefree boyhood days. The photograph was taken near Smithills Dean Road in February, 1954. I bet the boys wished they'd had long pants on! The other photograph shows a picturesque
From the Evening News, February 5, 1993: BOLTON father-of-two Rodney Stephenson, held hostage by rebel troops in Angola, is safe and well, and is expected to be released "in the next few days". THIEVES met their match when they broke into a Farnworth
A 26 year old man branded a racist has escaped a custodial sentence, after verbally abusing the owner of a Kebab shop. John McAllister, a father of two, of Whittam Road, Chorley, pleaded guilty to a racially aggravated public order offence. He was sentenced
BUDDING actor Lee Seddon's latest role is heaven sent. The 26-year-old from Tyldesley has landed a plum role in the controversial ITV drama, Second Coming, appearing opposite Little Hulton star Christopher Eccleston. Lee, a former head boy at Fred Longworth
SOCCER: FA Cup fourth-round replay, Millwall v Southampton - Sky Sports 1 1930; Match of the Day - BBC1 2315. SNOOKER: Benson & Hedges Masters from Wembley Arena - BBC2 1400, 1845. ICE HOCKEY: NHL, Dallas Stars v St Louis Blues - Channel 5 0055 (Thu
THE SUN: Arsenal are planning an £11million hijack of Manchester United's move for Ronaldinho. DAILY MIRROR: Sir Bobby Robson wants to hand Lee Bowyer a Premiership lifeline next season and reunite him with Jonathan Woodgate. DAILY STAR: Cheeky FA chiefs
Pool results: Bay Horse B 3 The New Vic 4; Brown Cow 5 Schooner Inn 2; Crown Hotel B 1 Bay Horse A 1; Queens Head 10 St Mary's A 4; St Mary's B 4 Horwich Cons 3; Vic/Albert 2 Rivington Club 5. P W L Pt Rivington Club... 18 15 3 82 Bay Horse B... 18 13
WANDERERS are deeply embroiled in the relegation countdown so here is a handy guide to find where and when the opposition is playing over the closing months: WEST HAM Fixtures Sat Feb 8: Leeds United A 15:00 Sun Feb 23: West Brom A 14:00 Sat Mar 1: Tottenham
TV producers are looking for Britain's worst amateur performers -- and they are hoping to find their star in Greater Manchester. Would-be hopefuls are asked to turn up at the Triangle Shopping Centre, in Exchange Square, Manchester, on Sunday February
TWO Bolton schools have been singled out as being among the best in the country by education watchdogs. Sharples School and St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College have been included in the Office for Standards in Education Good Schools List 2001
PLANS to build a garage and workshop in Blackburn Road, a detached garage in Bolton Road and a kitchen, porch and conservatory in Brandwood Court, all Edgworth, have been lodged with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. They are due to be discussed
LOOKING after the greenery at Manchester Airport will now be a full-time job for two plant technicians. The staff have been employed by Rentokil Tropical Plants to care for 1,000 plants at the airport's three terminals, including the mammoth task of cleaning
A LORRY driver from Farnworth who crashed into a motorway bridge will go on trial. George Richard Laing, aged 55, formerly of Dyson Close, Farnworth, and now of Berthampstead, Hertfordshire, had admitted driving without due care and attention on the M62
THE trial of ex-Wanderers soccer star Frank Worthington, who has been accused of careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, has been adjourned by Bury magistrates. Worthington, aged 54, of New Hey Road in Huddersfield, has denied charges of
THE organisers of Horwich Carnival have announced that the 'Music and Mirth' show scheduled for Friday, April 4, at Horwich RMI Club has virtually sold out two months in advance. Now an additional date is being considered. The show features the brilliant
A VICARS and tarts party will be held at the Bradford Arms, Bradford Street, Bolton, on Friday, February 7 from 7pm to raise money for Bolton Hospice as part of the Kevin Warr memorial campaign. Mr Warr, aged 37, died after he was involved in a collision
POLICE today issued safety advice to motorists over the cold snap. Police said motorists should; Check wiper blades for cracks and defects caused by grit. Use the correct wiper washer fluid for the winter temperatures. Check tyre condition, tread, pressure
A FORMER registered firearms dealer has appeared in court charged with offences relating to the unauthorised possession of ammunition and possession of an unlawfully modified .38 calibre bullet. Ian Kirby, aged 45, of Aintree Drive, Lower Darwen, is also
A MINISTER is to hold a weekly vigil against war until the conflict with Iraq is resolved. The Rev Tony McNeile is inviting Bolton residents to visit Bank Street Chapel to light a candle and sign a book in hope of a peaceful outcome to the crisis. Mr
VICTIMS of burglary and robbery are invited to view an "Aladdin's cave" of stolen property at Bolton Central Police Station as part of a fresh bid to drive down crime. Included in the haul are electrical items, jewellery, bikes, gardening equipment, leisure
ARE you in a group needing money to improve a particular project? Do you know a youth group requiring a bit of help? Or perhaps there is a group helping the homeless that could do with new equipment. Whatever the help required, community organisations
A HARD-WORKING volunteer at a busy Farnworth youth charity steps into the spotlight today to receive the Bolton Evening News' Bouquet of the Week. Margaret Kerr has been a"willing volunteer" at Zac's Youth Bar in Market Street, Farnworth, for the past
VICTIMS of burglary and robbery are invited to view an "Aladdin's cave" of stolen property at Bolton Central Police Station as part of a fresh bid to drive down crime. Included in the haul are electrical items, jewellery, bikes, gardening equipment, leisure
Mathew Foxcroft has embarked on the journey of a lifetime, travelling across America by train. Here is his weekly report in the second week of the trip. LEAVING New York we headed to the capital Washington D.C., a three hour trip. Our first impressions
WEST Brom have hit back at suggestions that their lack of transfer window activity reflects a loss of ambition. The Barclaycard Premiership strugglers, who play hosts to Wanderers on Saturday in a crucial relegation battle, have come under fire from supporters
BOLTON based Lancashire Wolverines American Football Club have signed American free safety Rob Boone, who attended the same high school as Hall of Fame wide receiver and former Washington Redskin Art Monk. The Wolverines have returned to training and
Bolton 3rd XI 3 vs. Didsbury Northern 1: AN impressive John Woods hat-trick proved the difference as Bolton Hockey Club 3rd beat Didsbury Northern 3-1. Sloppy play led to the opening goal for Didsbury but with Woods leading the attack and the striking
BOLTON RUFC travelled to top of the league high fliers Didsbury and nearly pulled off the result of the season losing 19-15. Title favourites Didsbury are averaging 32 points for and only five against per game, but their plans were upset by a Bolton side
Results: Premier Division: Rainsough Brew 3 LLWMC 4; Roach Ht A 3 S of Life A 4; Summerseat A 3 Hamers Arms 4; Royal Oak A 3 Church Sp St 4. First Division: Top Bull 3 Bridge Tav A 4; R + Crown Rams 3 Masons Arms A 4; Derby Arms 5 H + Hounds 2; Victoria
THE organisers of Horwich Carnival have announced that the 'Music and Mirth' show scheduled for Friday, April 4, at Horwich RMI Club has virtually sold out two months in advance. Now an additional date is being considered. The show features the brilliant
TONGE Cricket Club begin their indoor net sessions on Sunday at Harper Green Sports Centre. Sessions are for senior and junior players and last from 1-30 until 2.30pm. New players are welcome. Contact John Roberts on 01204 846750 for further details.
LADYBRIDGE Football Club have vacancies for experienced team managers at under 14s and under 15s level in preparation for the 2003/04 season. Training Concessions to acquire the FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football are available. Contact Steve
KEARSLEY Park Bowling Club welcome bowlers, experienced or beginners, for the new season starting in April. The club has two greens, one open all year, and there are Sunday afternoon training sessions from 2-4pm. More details on 01204 574405.
Straight dominoes results: Bay Horse B 7 The New Vic 8; Brown Cow 7 Schooner Inn 8; Crown Hotel B 6 Bay Horse A 9; Queens Head 6 St Mary's A 9; Reform Club 11 Crown Hotel A 4; St Mary's B 7 Horwich Cons 8; Vic/Albert 9 Rivington Club 6. P W L Pt St Mary's
PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pt Griffin... 12 7 3 2 44 30 24 Tonge Moor Cons... 8 7 1 0 38 11 22 Bowling Green... 13 5 3 5 48 50 18 Doffcocker... 11 5 2 4 36 18 17 Horwich Vic... 8 4 4 0 25 14 16 Hare & Hnds Btn... 10 4 3 3 27 27 15 Grapes Hotel..
Premier: Bury GSOB 1 Gregorians 0; Chaddertonians 0 Rossendale Amateurs 2; Hesketh Casuals 1 Prairie Utd 4; Lymm 1 Radcliffe Amateurs 6; O Blackburnians 3 Rochdale St Clements 3. Division One: Accrington Amateurs 1 Walkden 3; Broughton Amateurs 1 Bolton
RADCLIFFE Amateurs stayed nine points at the top of the Lancashire Amateur League Premiership after beating Lymm away 6-1. The leaders were always on top and half-time led 3-0 with goals from Isherwood and a penalty from Maffia along with an own goal
A JUNIOR football club is celebrating securing a brand new look. Ringley Park Rangers in Ringley, Bolton was awarded £500 to buy a new kit for their under nine squad this week at the South East Bolton Community Forum. Officials also plan to buy football
WINTER Hill lived up to its name as snow created picture postcard scenes across Bolton. It formed a dramatic backdrop to the town, as captured (above) from Raikes Lane by photographer Marc Berry. And while the snow to which Boltonians woke on Tuesday
TWO young men are being hunted in connection with the murder of postman Paul Savage. The 30-year-old father of one had recently moved from Greater Manchester to Mold, North Wales, where he was found unconscious while making his morning deliveries. He
A HEADTEACHER spoke up in court on behalf of a special needs learning assistant accused of indecently touching girl pupils. Terence Parkinson said Erik Seddon's work when he was an assistant at his primary school gave him no concern. Seddon, of Westley
Plans before the council: FARNWORTH/KEARSLEY LITTLE LEVER 63676/03 - Mr G Close, 522 Manchester Road, Kearsley. Land at Heaton Avenue, Farnworth. Demolition of existing buildings and outline application for the erection of 17 two storey dwellings. 63647
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the murder of traveller Eamon McDonagh in Blackburn. Shane Manson was due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates Court today. Nineteen-year-old Mr McDonagh's body was found in the early hours by a friend last Wednesday
THE thought of walking to work on a gloomy Monday morning doesn't always give me a glorious feeling -- but yesterday I laughed at the clouds so dark up above, the sun was in my heart and I was ready for love. I was dancing down Mealhouse Lane because
LADYBRIDGE Football Club have vacancies for experienced team managers at under 14s and under 15s level in preparation for the 2003/04 season. Training Concessions to acquire the FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football are available. Contact Steve
DOBBIES A retained the top spot in Division One of the BSF Over 35s after a hard fought victory over their B team. Davenport opened the scoring for the losers but two goals from Moore and another from Whittaker secured the points for the A team Pennington
FRIDAY'S winner of the Halliwell Cons darts knockout was Shaun Liptrot, beating Ian Roe in the final. Losing semi-finalists were Paul Halliwell and Wayne Taylor. Sunday's winner was Wayne Merrick, beating Phil Scofield in the final. Losing semis were
Darts results: Bay Horse B 10 The New Vic 8; Brown Cow 10 Schooner Inn 8; Crown Hotel B 7 Bay Horse A 11; Queens Head 6 St Mary's A 12; Reform Club 7 Crown Hotel A 11; St Mary's B 15 Horwich Cons 3; Vic/Albert 3 Rivington Club 15. P W D L Pt St Mary's
THERE are more than 3,000 road accidents a year involving horses and, as horse riding is one of Britain's fastest growing pastimes, riders and motorists alike want horses off the roads. Frank Elson finds out about a Bolton group working towards safer
