IN March, 1977, this picture showed Bolton Swimming Club members busy training for the forthcoming season when they would be competing in the Bolton and District and North Lancashire Leagues. The club catered for people of all ages, from four-year-old
ENGLAND football star Joe Cole could face criminal proceedings after a violent brawl in Bolton Wanderers' crucial Premiership victory over West Ham United. The Hammers' captain allegedly punched Wanderers' defender Bernard Mendy as he left the pitch on
GUDNI Bergsson refused to celebrate Premiership survival today but insisted: "We deserve it!" The legendary Reebok skipper, who has been quietly optimistic all season, is more confident than ever that he will retire this summer having helped Wanderers
AMID the punch-ups and investigations arising out of Saturday's survival showdown there was some disciplinary good news for Wanderers. While West Ham count the cost of seeing the red mist at the end Wanderers' crucial 1-0 victory, Ivan Campo has escaped
SAM Allardyce treasured the magical talent that conjured up the golden goal that put Wanderers in sight of another season of Premiership riches today and boasted: "Jay-Jay is the bargain of the century!" Wanderers are paying Okocha a king's ransom over
YOUNG anglers due to fish in a match at Bradshaw Fisheries were ferried to their destination by police after a fatal road accident closed the road. As the Bradshaw Road past the Fisheries entrance was blocked by the accident on Thursday morning, and the
A DRIVER is making a good recovery in hospital after a fatal head-on crash in Bolton, police said today. The 38-year-old man, from Haslingden, is out of the Royal Preston Hospital's intensive care unit. He suffered a head injury after his van collided
HARVEY'S Kids Club is running a drop-in play scheme for children aged four to 12 years during the Easter holidays, from 1pm-4pm. These sessions are free and available to local children at the Harvey Early Years Centre, Shaw Street. Places are limited
TWO women were rescued by firefighters as a blaze threatened to engulf their Breightmet home. An 80-year-old pensioner with a broken leg and her 52-year-old daughter were carried to safety from the terraced house in Bailey Lane early yesterday. Both were
ON April 21 it is the Little Lever Cricket Club team knockout. The draw is Rocket v Stalkers, Brown Cow v Sportsman BX. On April 23 is the Crofters Mixed Pairs quarter finals. Draw to be given out at the delegates meeting. The first round of the player
THESE two pictures have been sent to me by Mrs Kath Kay (nee Calland), of Ashness Close, Horwich. The first is of Mr Lomax's class taken in 1960 at Blackrod Secondary Modern School. Those shown are, back row from left, Brian Parkinson, Robert Hodgkins
753BC: Traditional date for the founding of Rome. 1509: Henry VII died and his second son acceded to the throne as Henry VIII. 1816: Charlotte Bronte, eldest of the three Bronte Sisters and author of Jane Eyre, was born in Thornton, Yorkshire. 1836: The
THE race for the third automatic promotion place from Division Three continues on Easter Monday afternoon - with Shakers in with a great chance of making strides. Sixth place Shakers take on the team immediately behind them - Scunthorpe - in a Gigg Lane
POLICE have launched a murder hunt following the discovery of a woman's body near the Trafford Centre on Saturday morning. The woman, who has not been formally identified, was discovered by a man walking his dog on Old Barton Road, Stretford.
BUS services in Leigh are being re-routed while sewer works are carried out. Three key bus services in the Tamar area have been affected by the work, which is expected to last around eight weeks. The 593 service, operated by First Manchester, will be
TRANSPORT Secretary Alistair Darling has held a series of meetings with the Civil Aviation Authority about troubled tour operator MyTravel. The move comes after the Manchester-based package holiday company suffered its worst year ever and announced plans
BOLTON actress Amy Nuttall is hoping to hit the big time following her nomination for the Sexiest Female prize in next month's British Soap Awards. The 20-year-old brunette plays fresh-faced waitress Chloe Atkinson in Emmerdale. But it is her face and
A BUSINESSMAN who started Britain's first financial advice service for the Muslim community has been named the North-west's Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Sufyan Ismail, managing director of 1st Ethical, based in Lower Bridgeman Street, Bolton, won the
EAST Lancashire's steam railway line could soon be used for regular train services, it has been revealed. The East Lancashire Partnership -- made up of councils and and other organisations -- believes there is enough demand for commuters travelling to
A COMPANY moving a rare one tonne sculpture being loaned by Bolton Council for an exhibition in Yorkshire left with an extra load -- a parking ticket. M Tech, a specialist moving firm from Herefordshire, had been given clearance by the council to park
A WOMAN has been left scarred for life after being struck in the face by a bottle as gangs of rival football hooligans clashed in Bolton. The innocent by-stander was seriously injured when more than 30 thugs fought a pitched battle in Nelson Square on
A MAN died and his wife was fighting for her life today after their jet ski hit a pier at Blackpool. Ian Hales, aged 47 and his 46-year-old wife Deborah, who suffered serious head and multiple injuries, were rescued from the sea by a lifeboat crew. Police
ENGLAND football star Joe Cole could face criminal proceedings after a violent brawl in Bolton Wanderers' crucial Premiership victory over West Ham United. The Hammers' captain allegedly punched Wanderers' defender Bernard Mendy as he left the pitch on
GUDNI Bergsson refused to celebrate Premiership survival today but insisted: "We deserve it!" The legendary Reebok skipper, who has been quietly optimistic all season, is more confident than ever that he will retire this summer having helped Wanderers
BERNARD Mendy revealed today that he could revise his plan to return to France after completing his loan spell with Wanderers. The French under-21 international claims Liverpool have shown an interest and is considering staying in the Premiership. Mendy
CHIEF Soccer writer Gordon Sharrock filed these reports from the Reebok Stadium. 14:46: SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2003 BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP WANDERERS v WEST HAM SAM Allardyce counted one in and one out in the fitness front for this crucial survival showdown
SAM Allardyce treasured the magical talent that conjured up the golden goal that put Wanderers in sight of another season of Premiership riches today and boasted: "Jay-Jay is the bargain of the century!" Wanderers are paying Okocha a king's ransom over
JAY-JAY Okocha has scored a better goal but he has never hit a more important strike than the one that left England's top shot-stopper, David James, flailing. Supporters of Eintracht Frankfurt are indeed privileged to have witnessed the Nigerian World
A BUSINESSMAN who started Britain's first financial advice service for the Muslim community has been named the North-west's Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Sufyan Ismail, managing director of 1st Ethical, based in Lower Bridgeman Street, Bolton, won the
From the Evening News, April 20, 1903: ACCORDING to the statement of P.C. Pye, made before the Borough Justices this morning, Henry Robinson, cycle manufacturer, Bath-st., rode a motor tricycle down Knowsley-st. at a speed of between ten and twelve miles
ANDY Flintoff believes Lancashire have a real chance of challenging Surrey for the Championship this summer - and is determined to play his part while he can. Flintoff and James Anderson were cleared by England to play in the opening game against the
THE SUN: Arsenal are convinced Manchester United have gagged Ole Solskjaer to KO Sol Campbell. One Arsenal official claimed: "Solskjaer was drinking tea with some of our backroom staff after last week's game and he promised to speak on Sol's behalf. But
ANGELA Kelly talks to a local woman who is just recovering from cancer, about her illness and just why she is supporting her work colleagues in this event. MAUREEN Cowcill can go almost anywhere and someone will know her -- in Bolton town centre, on holiday
AIRLINES have been warned that they will face fines if their planes stray from agreed take off routes and cause noise. Manchester Airport says 91 per cent of planes taking off are on target but they are determined to improve the statistics and are now
A WOMAN lost everything when her rented flat was destroyed by fire The woman discovered the blaze when she returned to her end terrace first floor flat in Chapel Street, Leigh. Firefighters spent two hours controlling the fire, which is thought to have
BANK TOP BREWERY OPEN QUIZ LEAGUE TEAMS are still urgently needed to fill vacancies in the Bank Top Brewery Open Quiz League. Anyone wanting more information should contact Pete Morris on 07966 207707 or e-mail Pete.Morris@btopenworld.com. Week One Results
MORE than 20 firefighters spent around five hours tackling a grass fire on moors above Bolton. In a continuation of the fires which brought devastation to moorland across Belmont and Smithills last week, five fire engines were called to Scout Road and
THE award-winning Horwich AODS is busy with rehearsals for the forthcoming production of "Me and My Girl". Following last year's success of "My Fair Lady", cast members have returned to take leading roles in their 2003 musical. John Preston is Bill Snibson
YOUNG anglers due to fish in a match at Bradshaw Fisheries were ferried to their destination by police after a fatal road accident closed the road. As the Bradshaw Road past the Fisheries entrance was blocked by the accident on Thursday morning, and the
THEY might wonder how they did it but Wanderers claimed their fifth clean sheet in six games at Ewood Park to take their Premiership haul to 39 points - and surely so close to safety. Andy Cole missed first half chances as Damien Duff tormented the Wanderers
THE most famous cricket stars in the world look set to come to hit Bolton for six -- in support of the town's Coronary Care Appeal. Brian Lara, Shane Warne, Mark Waugh and Wasim Akram are among the household names who could face an amateur local team
IT'S that time again. Rosettes are being dusted off and doorbells are ringing -- babies could even be kissed -- as our election candidates attempt to secure a place in Bolton's most exclusive club. A seat in the Council Chamber awaits the winners, while
WHAT they are saying in Bolton LABOUR CLLR BOB HOWARTH, the Labour leader believes his group can hold on to power despite their slight majority. BOROUGH ISSUES: "We come into this election on the back of a Council Tax rise which is less than the national
YOU don't see piano-accordions often these days, but when this picture was taken in 1934, Bolton's own piano-accordion band, known as the Florence Terracian Band, was a great success. It had been formed by Bill Barlow, standing, in civvies, at the back
by Paul Britton A WOMAN has been left scarred for life after being struck in the face by a bottle as gangs of rival football hooligans clashed in Bolton. The innocent by-stander was seriously injured when more than 30 thugs fought a pitched battle in
RAGS & Old Iron, an exhibition at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, has proved so popular with visitors that it has been extended by an extra week until next Saturday. Three local artists have taken the collections of the Museum as the raw material for
IT'S been a another roller coaster season for Wanderers and their fans, but the victory against West Ham surely means another season in the top flight for Sam and his boys. They have left it late, but the quality of the football in the last few weeks
IT may have taken six years but, at last, the Reebok is starting to feel like home. On Saturday there was an atmosphere to rival the old Burnden roar, a tingle of expectation and a team to be proud of - who cares if they are all foreigners. And then there
A BOY aged three has died after being struck by a a car, police said. The youngster died of his injuries after colliding with the car in Wythenshawe, Manchester, at on Sunday afternoon. The 20-year-old car driver was arrested and bailed pending further
THREE MPs have given their support to a proposed £75million Leigh Sports Village as the project enters a crucial stage. Leigh MP Andy Burnham has been joined by Ashton-in-Makerfield's Ian McCartney and Wigan's Neil Turner of Wigan in a fight to make the
RESIDENTS living near a fireworks warehouse were given a free display after it caught fire. More than 30 people called emergency services after the sky around homes in Aintree, Merseyside, was lit by dozens of fireworks shooting up to 100ft into the air
BOLTON'S River Croal was pictured flowing past the Market Hall and on its way under Knowsley Street back in June, 1966. The whole site, of course, has now been completely re-developed as part of the Market Place shopping complex, and the stream runs under
THE award-winning Horwich AODS is busy with rehearsals for the forthcoming production of "Me and My Girl". Following last year's success of "My Fair Lady", cast members have returned to take leading roles in their 2003 musical. John Preston is Bill Snibson
GLENN Roeder was looking up and down the land today - from Ewood to Highbury, Southampton to Middlesbrough - in a desperate search for an escape route. The West Ham boss, who could lose his job if they are relegated, is defiantly and understandably refusing
AMID the punch-ups and investigations arising out of Saturday's survival showdown there was some disciplinary good news for Wanderers. While West Ham count the cost of seeing the red mist at the end Wanderers' crucial 1-0 victory, Ivan Campo has escaped
HOW they rated Wanderers 4-3-3 JUSSI JASSKELAINEN ... 7 No serious saves to make but he exuded confidence and composure with his handling in tough conditions BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 8 Outstanding on his return at right back; played a vital role in another impressive
