'A JOURNEY of manufacturing change' will be Peter Taylor's theme when he appears as guest speaker at Lancaster University Management School's Fit for Business event on Thursday, September 9. Mr Taylor employs 400 people, with a further 100 contractors
A BOLTON manufacturing firm has seen an increase in staff and turnover after it salvaged parts of a trouble-hit Wigan company. Assembly Solutions (ASL), which produces cable assemblies, wire harnesses and control panel work for electronic applications
A DEADLY arsenal of weapons was stolen by masked raiders who who smashed their way into a Bolton gun shop. The five-man gang snatched 10 guns after they forced open the security shutters at Target Sports, in Halliwell Road, Halliwell, early on Wednesday
SOME of the world's top cyclists are set to speed through Bolton for the first leg of the Tour of Britain race. Stage one sees participants ride 120 miles through Greater Manchester and Lancashire on Wednesday, September 1. Sixteen of the world's leading
RUSH-hour trains came to a standstill in Bolton yesterday when a man jumped on to the track. Passengers were delayed for 30 minutes during the incident at Bolton's Trinity Street station at 4.35pm. A man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly.
NURSERY school children are invited to take part in an environmental craft and story session at Radcliffe Library and Bury Central Library. The special day will take place on Tuesday, September 21. For more information contact Alison Davies on 0161 253
A SILVER Volkswagen Passat was partially destroyed in the early hours of this morning when it was deliberately set on fire. Firefighters were called to Bancroft Avenue, Great Lever, at 3.15am and found the fire had spread to a nearby red Toyota Corolla
A TWO-DAY willow weaving workshop is to be held over the weekend of September 18 and 19. Visitors can learn the craft at The Barn in Philips Park, Whitefield. There is a fee of £10 for the weekend and advance booking is required. For more details, call
PLANS to build a detached bungalow and garage in Albert Road, Heaton, have been approved by Bolton planning chiefs. A neighbour had objected to the plans on the grounds of over-development, loss of privacy, increase in traffic, noise disturbance and that
A PLANNING application for two advertising boards at a former Horwich school has been approved by councillors. Kingsfold Developments Ltd applied for two boards to be put on land at the former Horwich County Infants School at the junction of Chorley New
AN 87-YEAR-OLD woman has died after a road accident in Walkden. Pedestrian Edith Thomson, of Holyoake Road, Worsley, was crossing Bolton Road near its junction with Campbell Way, when she was struck by a car travelling towards Farnworth at 12.35pm on
TYRE fitter Michael Derbyshire has been banned for 20 months after being nearly twice over the drink-drive limit. Derbyshire, aged 20, of Gardner Road, Prestwich, said he received a frantic call from his girlfriend who was being threatened and drove to
AN urgent appeal has been made to trace the owner of two Boxer dogs found wandering around Rivington. The tan-coloured dogs, a male and a female, were found near Rivington Barn at 11 pm on Monday, August 16. They are older dogs and are greying around
A £50 MILLION scheme that would see a third of Bolton's secondary schools rebuilt is currently at a standstill, education bosses have been told. Bolton's Local Education Authority asked the Government for £50 million to overhaul school buildings in the
BOLTON'S boxing sensation Amir Khan is determined to turn his guaranteed bronze medal into gold. The 17-year-old Heaton destroyer became the youngest ever British boxer to win an Olympic medal with victory over South Korea's Baik Jong-sub. And he did
TEN-YEAR-OLD Rebecca Tate took a step towards pop stardom when she won a talent contest. The youngster from Harwood came first in the Junior Dream Idol competition held yesterday at the Albert Halls in Bolton and will now put her singing voice to the
PROUD dad Shajaad Khan watched with tears in his eyes as his son Amir became the youngest Briton to win an Olympic boxing medal. And with 17-year-old Bolton boxing sensation guaranteed at least a bronze medal, his father joked: "We will now have to get
HENRIK Pedersen's modest assumption that his World Cup call has come only because of a player strike in Denmark was refuted by sources in Copenhagen today. "There is no player in the Super League (Denmark's top division) who would keep Henrik out of the
STEVE Wigley has warned his new charges to beware a Bolton backlash. Wigley -- the man who has taken charge of Southampton team affairs following the shock departure of Paul Sturrock -- has taken a close look at Wanderers' two performances this season
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WHO plays - and when HEALEY Karwat HandicapSemi Finals (Hulton Lane) Sunday, August 29: 1pm Gaskell Ladies v Lower Pools (25 ) (M Harrison); 2.30pm BRUFC v Dale XI (60) (J Anderton). Dorothy Clarke Handicap Semi Finals Sunday, August 29: 1pm Starlight
WHEN Blackpool Promenade bursts into life with its world-famous illuminations on September 3, it will be an extra-special occasion - the lights' 125th anniversary. The famous Lancashire resort which has been visited by generations of Boltonians is marking
Daisy Hill 1 Flixton 2: FIRST-HALF goals from Rob Kelly and Anthony Hargreaves condemned Daisy Hill to a home defeat in the NWCL Division Two. Kelly struck in the fifth minute, and Hargreaves in the 25th, to stun Frank Armstrong's side. The home side
PASSENGERS are missing out on cheap rail tickets because of timetable delays, a consumer group revealed on Wednesday. The Rail Passengers' Council (RPC) said Network Rail is releasing train times as late as one week before the actual date of travel. This
INTERNATIONAL chart-topper and former 'Spice Girl' Geri Halliwell has today been announced as the celebrity who will flick the switch to launch the 2004 Blackpool Illuminations. On Friday, September 3, BBC Radio Two will stage a spectacular show live
A LESBIAN couple stormed out of a Bolton nightclub after security staff told them to stop kissing. Gemma Norris and her partner say they were told to stop their public show of affection on the dance floor. Today university graduate Miss Norris, aged 21
WHEN Blackpool Promenade bursts into life with its world-famous illuminations on September 3, it will be an extra-special occasion - the lights' 125th anniversary. The famous Lancashire resort which has been visited by generations of Boltonians is marking
PROUD dad Shajaad Khan watched with tears in his eyes as his son Amir became the youngest Briton to win an Olympic boxing medal. And with 17-year-old Bolton boxing sensation guaranteed at least a bronze medal, his father joked: "We will now have to get
SEVERAL teams have already wrapped up their section titles as the Bolton Ladies Rounders League nears its season climax. Walkden CC A (B), Bradbury Ladies (D) and Bolton Motor Bodies (F) are all eight points clear and Tonge Moor Ladies (G) are six points
PROFESSIONAL services firm Deloitte, in Manchester, has promoted Peter McIntyre, Alex Woodhead, Alan Roberts and Martin Portnoy to become directors in its North West practice.
HENSHAWS Society for Blind People is offering businesses free training in visual impairment awareness (VIAT) through its Will to Work project from September 2004. Will to Work is funded by the ESF (European Social Fund) and is designed to increase the
TWO-thirds of UK employers do not trust their staff to work from home, according to a European survey of 640 companies conducted by Samsung Business Communications. 66 per cent of bosses cited "concerns in employee productivity" as the major inhibitor
BOLTON Choral Union's new season programme has treats in store for both its singers and audiences. And the Union's aim is to continue to enhance the long tradition of choral singing in the area with polished performances from dedicated performers. On
MORE than half of all workers feel that the introduction of 24-hour pub licences will cut productivity for UK organisations, according to new research by recruitment website reed.co.uk. Over 8,000 people were surveyed, to examine the relationship between
LAST week I visited the Southport Flower Show. I was interested to note that in the official programme one of the celebrity guests was our own Roy Lancaster, described as a native of Bolton, Lancashire. Mention must also be given to another local celebrity
IN reply to Alan Smith's letter, I feel he misses a point. Wolverhampton wouldn't ever accept being in a "Greater Birmingham", nor would Middlesbrough a "Greater Newcastle". The term "Greater Manchester" implies to many, including outsiders, that we are
YOUR review in Monday's Bolton Evening News of the Bolton Arts Forum event in the Albert Halls on Sunday night may have been worthy of a news item "shock horror, empty seats in the Albert Halls", but was not a true reflection of the evening. Yes, there
I HAVE no idea where your correspondent Alan Smith thinks that he lives, but the Greater Manchester he believes it is simply does not exist. In the 1970s or thereabouts, a much disliked piece of legislation created an authority known as Greater Manchester
FORMER Bolton cricketer Dennis Haslam has died, aged 72. Haslam was well-known on the town's cricketing scene, having played in the Bolton League for Bradshaw and Tonge, and in the Association for Farnworth Social Circle and Little Hulton -- both as club
BOLTON's Amir Khan, who fights out of the Bury Amateur Club, had a sensational one minute 37 second first round victory to reach the Olympics boxing semi-final and guarantee a bronze medal at least. After giving Korean Jon Sub Baike an Athens hiding he
A MAN and his three children, who had been reported missing from their home in Blackley on Tuesday, have been found safe. Paul Ogden contacted police this morning to say they were safe.
A NEW website service will help passengers using public transport to plan a journey more easily to anywhere in the north west. The Journey Plannner allows passengers to map out their route on bus, rail, coach or tram. It can be done by logging onto www.gmpte.com
A FAMILY fled their home in the middle of the night after sparks from an electricity fuse box set off a smoke alarm. The family, of Monks Lane, Breightmet, were woken by the alarm at 12.40am and called firefighters who removed the main fuse from the smouldering
AN environmentally themed magical show is set to enchant scores of children from special schools. Philip Partridge is holding his show for 40 children from Bury's special schools at Bury's Met Studio Theatre on September 20. For more information call
AFRICAN textiles are the subject of a cultural new display at a Leigh gallery. The "Paroles de Tisserands" exhibition at the Turnpike Gallery, is a tribute to a 1000-year-old tradition and presents handcrafted works from Mali, Morocco and Ghana. The textile
A FIVE mile ramble is to take place around the Bury countryside. The Bury Ramble on Sunday, September 26, will see walkers starting at Bury Town Centre, then walking along the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal and Elton Reservoir to enjoy the rural countryside
THREE young talents from Miss Dawn Dawson's Bolton Academy of Dance and Stage will be enjoying the glitz and glamour of appearing in a top musical at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, this week. They successfully auditioned with about 1,500 hopefuls to
WANDERERS have denied reports that they are taking Polish keeper Norbert Tyrajski on trial. Manager Sam Allardyce confirmed that chief scout Jack Chapman is aware of the player but said: "I'm not looking at him at the moment."
SAM Allardyce has resisted the temptation to be cruel on his Fulham flops but he is unlikely to be so kind in the future. The Wanderers boss is considering making "one or two changes in key areas" for Wednesday night's game at Southampton, but he admits
SECTION by Section SECTION A: Darcy Lever C&SC B 183 Heaton XI 171; Rose Lea 52 Heaton CC A 58; Darcy Lever C&SC A 88 (1) Rupert Ladies B 70; Little Lever XI 68 Rupert Ladies A 78 (1); Rupert Ladies B 96 (1) Rose Lea 69. Section B: Trafford EHS
CONDUCTOR John Powell led a fantastic performance of two of the most spectacular pieces of classical music as part of Bolton Festival. The Festival Choir and Orchestra thundered through Bach's tour-de-force Magnificat and Haydn's Nelson Mass in the appropriately
Tripe! Bolton Little Theatre. Until Saturday FOLLOWING on from last year's hit "Wakes", Bolton Little Theatre brings us up to date with Bolton's Walker family in 1955. Writer Roger Spencer has opted for the tried and tested formula that has proved such
PERFORMERS were left disappointed when just 30 people turned up at the Albert Halls to watch them. Hundreds of seats were left empty as compere Jason Cooke, a comedian from Manchester, did his best to create an atmosphere among the audience, mainly made
Radcliffe Boro 1 Burscough 2: BURSCOUGH came back from a goal down to repeat last season's Unibond Premier Division play-off semi-final victory over Radcliffe. Rory Patterson gave Borough the lead just before half-time after Phil Denney had set him up
ATHERTON LR lost 4-1 at home by Fleetwood Town in the North West Counties League First Division. Paul Crompton gave LR an 18th-minute lead from the penalty spot, but goals from Lee Catlow and Phil Thompson put Fleetwood in front, before an Alex Porter
Grimsby 1 Wigan Athletic 0 by Mike Whalley A MUCH-CHANGED Wigan Athletic side fell victim to a Carling Cup shock as Andy Parkinson's first-half winner took Grimsby through. Parkinson drove the only goal of the game past Gary Walsh in the 17th minute after
Bury 2 Burnley 3 by Phil Thorp: THE Shakers bowed out of the Carling Cup at the first hurdle but they can hold their heads high after having the best of the 90 minutes against a side two divisions higher. "I can't believe we haven't won that game," said
ISN'T it about time that someone put the council right about the proposed "face-lift" of the Market Hall? Do they not realise that the only reason people go to places like The Trafford Centre, Middlebrook or Cheshire Oaks is that they can park "Free of
VULNERABLE children in Bolton are being affected by a severe shortage of foster carers. Bolton Social Services says it is in desperate need of more than 20 foster carers to cope with current demand. The Fostering Network says local authorities around
THUGS dragged a driver out of his car on to the road during a violent car-jacking. Car fanatic Stuart Fielding was pulled from the driver seat of his Toyota MR2 as he waited at traffic lights. One man opened the passenger door and climbed inside the car
PROUD dad Shajaad Khan watched with tears in his eyes as his son Amir became the youngest Briton to win an Olympic boxing medal. And with 17-year-old Bolton boxing sensation guaranteed at least a bronze medal, his father joked: "We will now have to get
THE green dream is turning into a nightmare for residents living next to a Bolton recycling centre. People living in Oakenbottom Road, Tonge Moor, say large lorries belonging to Chadwick's Recycling Plant regularly spill part of their loads on to the
GOVERNMENT proposals to disband the Queen's Lancashire Regiment have been met with fury by old soldiers and war heroes, who have started a campaign to preserve its name. Frank Elson meets two former soldiers. MEN of Lancashire have fought, and died, all
BLOOD donors sessions will be held on September 1, at the Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton. On September 2, at the Monaco Ballroom, Atherton Road, Hindley; on September 2, at the Masonic Hall, Brookfield, Peel Street, Westhoughton; on September 8,
JOOLS Holland brings his smooth jazz sound to Manchester for two dates later this year. The pianist and singer will be joined by his famous Rhythm and Blues Orchestra when he takes to the stage at Manchester's Carling Apollo on December 3 and 4. Fans
THE Phoenix Theatre Company is performing Ray Cooney's play Caught in the Net at St Philip's Church Hall, Bridgeman Street, Bolton from September 22 to 25. The play is the sequel to Run for Your Wife which the society staged in 1999. Tickets are available
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WOULD-BE pop stars are perfecting their performance techniques in readiness for Bolton Festival's Pop Stars Showcase on Sunday. APA Experience in conjunction with the Bolton Evening News is backing Bolton's version of television's Pop Idol and Fame Academy
BRASS band fans will be in their element on Saturday September 4, when Manchester hosts one of the largest brass band festivals in the world. The seventh Great Northern Brass Arts Festival takes place at the Bridgewater Hall and will showcase the world's
