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WITH the spate of burglaries on the increase in the Bolton area, I now keep a baseball bat at the side of my bed in case a burglar breaks in and throws a baseball at me. John Charlton Bromwich Street Bolton

ON the subject of the ban on hunting. My husband has been coursing with dogs for over 20 years, and although I myself am against cruelty to animals I would never ask my husband to give up something he has done for most of his adult life. Why did it take

WITH reference to the recent death of Phoebe Hesketh. In the early 50s I was secretary of a men's Sunday afternoon class, with a membership of 40, in Trinity Methodist Church, Tonge Fold. I had the audacity to invite Phoebe Hesketh to address us. She

It is good to see that the council is cracking down on the school-aged litter louts who persistantly litter our pavements with an abundance of chip papers, crisp packets, cans and bottles, and enough left-over food to feed a pied piper's army of rats

ANOTHER year, another council budget, and yet another confirmation of the Lib Dem / Labour pact that exists on Bolton Council. Last year the Lib Dems supported the Labour budget and this year Labour returned the favour and supported the Lib Dem budget

A WAR hero is celebrating after his treasured medal which was stolen in a burglary was returned to him - thanks to the Bolton Evening News. Alan Peters, aged 81, was distraught when his Second World War Distinguished Flying Medal was taken from his home

VOLUNTARY groups are being invited to make a bid for grants to help make transport more accessible for disabled people. Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority's policy committee has allocated £70,000 for access grants in the next financial year

FASCINATING items from Bolton Museum's costume collection will be the subject of a free lunch time talk on Wednesday. "Supporting Structures" will trace the history of women's under garments, with an opportunity to discuss some rare items in the collection

A POLICE officer has been jailed for two years for causing death by dangerous driving. Matthew Monaghan, aged 22, of Openshaw, was also banned for four years for killing Good Samaritan Daniel Gammell who was trying to help car crash victims on the motorway

THE Bolton Children's Workshop is staging a charity talent showcase to raise cash for disadvantaged children. Two hundred Bolton youngsters are taking part in the event at the Globe Theatre, at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Saturday (5). All money raised

A DNA test has proved that the new-born son of Kimberly Quinn is not the child of David Blunkett, a spokesman for the former Home Secretary has confirmed. The spokesman said that Mr Blunkett had never claimed that one-month-old Lorcan was his child, and

MOURNERS are being urged to wear Whites football shirts at the funeral of one of Bolton Wanderers' biggest fans. Hundreds of supporters are expected to attend the funeral next Thursday of super fan commentator Dave Higson, whose catchphrase "Ding-Dong-Do

A PENSIONER is seriously ill in hospital after a mystery explosion wrecked his bungalow home. Roland Haslam, aged 67, survived the blast at his home in Cameron Street, Sharples, and is now recovering in the burns unit at Wythenshawe Hospital. The cause

FORMER Home Secretary David Blunkett has been reunited with the guide dog which served him faithfully for 10 years. The dog, Lucy, retired to Bolton two years ago after a decade of being Blunkett's faithful companion in the House of Commons. And within

A BUS firm has put up a reward to help catch arsonists who destroyed a double decker bus in Bolton town centre. First Manchester is offering £500 for information leading to the conviction of the offenders, who left a £100,000 double decker bus wrecked

A football programme from the famous "White Horse" FA Cup final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham is being sold in an internet auction. The 1923 programme has been put up for sale with online auction house eBay at a starting price of £1,399. The game

ROBBIE Fowler's return to scoring form has set alarm bells ringing at the Reebok. The Manchester City striker has been the scourge of Wanderers in the past and is in menacing mood again ahead of Monday night's derby duel at Eastlands. Two goals at Norwich

Newly-crowned IBF light-heavyweight champion Clinton Woods said a determination to prove his critics wrong helped him finally capture the world title which has eluded him for so long. Sheffield man Woods tore apart fancied American Rico Hoye at a packed-out

LAST week's winner of the Levers Arms Sunday Pool Knockout was Alan Humphreys, who beat Lloyd Clarke in the final. The semi finalists were Ste Riley and Simon Fitzimmons. Names in by 8pm, two free tables, free food. Played to World Rules.

Division One P W L F A D Pts Spa A 14 13 1 69 29 40 95 Grapes A 14 11 3 64 34 30 86 Blackhorse B 15 10 5 59 46 13 79 Bradford ZX 14 9 5 53 45 8 71 Market Tavern A 14 7 7 52 46 6 66 Hawkers Zx 15 6 9 53 52 1 65 Stumble B 15 7 8 49 56 -7 63 Bulls Head A

THERE will be a delegate's meeting at the Jolly Waggoner on March 13, 8pm. The summer registration forms must be returned at this meeting, along with the entry fee, after this date any vacancies will be offered to new teams. Teams are reminded to play

IT was one of the most difficult moments in my life, but I was strong in the knowledge that I was not the only teenager about to crush his father's dreams. I had read many extremely earnest articles about it in magazines, and come to realise the full

OPEN pairs 64: 21 up off 4 £1,000 Smirnoff Pairs held at Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool (01253 393801). Rounds One and Two Easter weekend, March 25/27: Friday and Saturday 10am or 1.30pm, Sunday 11am. Entry £10. SAE and full name to Mr

WIGAN face an injury crisis ahead of Sunday's Super League game at Widnes. Only seven players were able to train on Tuesday, with coach Denis Betts fearing that up to eight of his regular first-teamers will miss the match. Andy Farrell, Brian Carney and

HALF the children tested in an area of Bolton were found to have iron deficiencies because of poor diets. Bolton health visitors are blaming it on the sugary snacks and convenience food they eat. A lack of iron leads to anaemia and tiredness. A study,

Kelly Sotherton was on Friday night celebrating after winning a second major multi-event medal just seven months after finishing third in the Olympic heptathlon. The Isle of Wight-born star finished runner-up to the Athens gold medallist Carolina Kluft

MICHAEL Aspinall was a convincing winner of Radcliffe AC's annual 12-mile trail race. He took control from the start, taking a 30-second lead at the four-mile stage. The tough part of the course is the hilly section between seven and 10 miles and this

LAST week Jack Fletcher retained his title by beating Ste Hand in the final. Two semi finalists were Mick Daniels and Andy Tootill. Saturdays draw will be made at 9pm £1 entry, telephone 362195.

HORWICH RMI Harriers were out in great numbers last weekend in several races with a number of new members competing in the red vest for the first time. At the Lostock Six-Mile Road Race there were a terrific 24 Harriers competing. First was Colin Rigby

IF you thought we Brits were a nation of couch potatoes, think again. According to a recent survey, Britain is a land of culture vultures, with the arts now more popular than sport. Karen Stephen takes a closer look. PINT of lager down the pub? No thanks

TYNESIDE'S reputation as a welcoming place for football fans of all persuasions didn't impress one group of Wanderers fans last Sunday (27). Not only were they not amused by their team's second half performance but they were also incensed that the most

OLD rivalries are hard to live down, it seems, judging by Tony Philliskirk's surprise admission when he arrived at St James' Park on Sunday (27). The ex-Wanderer revealed that, just by being there, he had broken the habit of a lifetime. "This is the first

RESULTS: Men Section A: Jolly Z 6 Jolly B 2, Stopes A 6 Queen Anne 2, Church A 1 Hardy Z 7, WMC A 6 Stopes B 2, Hardy A 7 Church Z 1. Men Section B: Wellington 4 WMC C 4, White Horse B 5 Horseshoe 3,WMC X 1 Canary 7, Cricket 7 WMC Z 1, White Horse Z 4

NIGHT in, night out, I have read with interest the letters and reviews on both sides of the Market Hall re-development plans. Personally, I feel the decision to go ahead with the proposals doesn't matter one way or another, as the revamp won't make more

MORE than £3,000 worth of Fender guitars were stolen from a van parked at the Birch service station on the eastbound carriageway of the M62 near Middleton.

A MAN has been cleared of assaulting a woman and child. Scott Myatt, aged 37, of Fern Street, Ramsbottom, had denied assaulting the woman and the toddler at Ramsbottom in June last year. He was found not guilty following a trial at Bury magistrates last

A NEW era has been ushered in at a Farnworth primary school which was taken out of special measures this week. Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, in Beech Avenue, has been making major reforms since it was placed in special measures in October 2003

FIREFIGHTERS say a 100-year-old church was under threat from four fires started by arsonists. Youths are believed to be responsible for the blazes. Young people have been spotted climbing on to the roof of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Walmesley

A football programme from the famous "White Horse" FA Cup final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham is being sold in an internet auction. The 1923 programme has been put up for sale with online auction house eBay at a starting price of £1,399. The game

BURY police are to lose 19 front line officers because bosses say the division is over-staffed. The move to redeploy the 18 constables and one sergeant to Manchester city centre has been condemned by the borough's two MPs, who are angry at the way the

THE chance to snap up a masterpiece for a tenner will be on offer at an unusual art auction at the University of Bolton. Second year visual art degree students are organising their own art auction with work from staff and students. Jennifer Taylor, one

GREAT grandmother Muriel Bromelow's powers of persuasion have boosted a charity's coffers by £40,000 in just over three years. Instead of putting her feet up at the weekend Muriel, from Blackrod, is a regular fixture at the Mercury Hotel and Regency Restaurant

A POLICE chief has condemned the actions of a mother-of-six responsible for the evacuation of homes in several Bolton streets after she planted a hoax bomb. Catherine Kidd, aged 39, contacted the emergency services claiming that an explosive device had

A ZERO-tolerance approach needs to be taken against motorists who drive while using their mobile phones, an accident victim has said. Roadpeace campaigner Allan Ramsay said stricter enforcement of new laws banning drivers from using their phones was essential

A HOUSE described as the "jewel in the crown" of Smithills has been saved from demolition. Plans to bulldoze Brynmoor on Harpers Lane to make way for a housing development have been thrown out by planning bosses. Officers in the council's environment

THE chance to snap up a masterpiece for a tenner will be on offer at an unusual art auction at the University of Bolton. Second year visual art degree students are organising their own art auction with work from staff and students. Jennifer Taylor, one

MOURNERS are being urged to wear Whites football shirts at the funeral of one of Bolton Wanderers' biggest fans. Hundreds of supporters are expected to attend the funeral next Thursday of super fan commentator Dave Higson, whose catchphrase "Ding-Dong-Do

FRESH doubts have been raised over Kevin Keegan's future at Manchester City ahead of Monday's derby duel with Bolton Wanderers. The Blues boss dropped a bombshell earlier this season when he said he intended to quit when his current contract runs out

TRIBUTES have poured in from far and wide this week, paying respects to Dave "Ding Dong Do" Higson, who died suddenly on Tuesday. Sam Allardyce and Phil Brown, on behalf of the current squad, John McGinlay, currently in America, who spoke for stars of

NICKY Hunt's amazing powers of recovery have given Wanderers an unexpected bonus ahead of Monday's derby duel with Manchester City. Sam Allardyce was worried he might lose the young defender for the rest of the season, when he dislocated his shoulder

FIRST impressions have been encouraging but Wanderers fans have still to see the best of Vincent Candela. The former France international has adjusted quickly to the demands of the English game, since arriving at the Reebok from Roma in January. Keen

LEIGH Centurions are hoping the imminent return of new captain Darren Fleary will help kick start their season after a third successive Engage Super League defeat. Coach Darren Abram has not ruled out another dip into the transfer market but he is currently

Australia Test centre Jamie Lyon revealed a hidden talent as he helped St Helens pull off the great escape in Friday nights unlikely 18-16 victory at Warrington. Saints were trailing 16-4 with 10 minutes to go but scored three tries in a breathtaking

THERE is a delegate's meeting at the Levers Arms, Dary Lever, on Tuesday, starting at 8pm. All teams must have a delegate at the meeting, failure to do so will result in that team losing four points. There is still a poor turnout for the Mixed Pairs and

RESULTS: Premier Division: Rainsough Brew 2 Hamers Arms 5; Roach Ht A 4 Masons Arms A 3; S of Life A 5 Victoria Ht A 2; Rileys Snk Club 6 Rose & Crown Rams 1; Shirt Club 1 Swan Ht Rad 6. First Division: Last Orders A 2 Queen Anne 5; OW Horse 4 Summerseat

RESULTS: Section A: Forrest A 13 Hawkshaw B 5; ABC 9 Markland Hill A 9; Markland Hill C 1 Forrest A 17; Bury A 13 Markland Hill B 5; Metros A 0 Christ Church 18. Section B: Sharples A 13 Bury B 5; Park A 10Metros B 8; Forrest B 14 Markland Hill D 4; Sharples

THE first event on the Federation busy calendar is the Ladies individual Merit at Broadfield Park, Rochdale, on Sunday, April 24, with a maximum field of 32 playing in the one day event over two greens. The competition is open to any girls or ladies.

I WOULD like to support the article written by Karen Stephen, on March 2, regarding the excellent service offered at Bolton Arena. I recently visited Bolton on a business trip, and I wish to affirm what excellent facilities Bolton has. I stayed at the

INDIVIDUAL competition sponsored by Mr Ian Grounds of I & K Landscapes. Semi finals: Matt Grounds (Dixon Green) 2 Glen Heathcote (OLOL) 0; Craig Steadman (Hawkers) 2 John Jose (WRBL) 0. Final: Craig Steadman 2 Matt Grounds 0. P W D L Pts Cuemasters

Section One P Pt Deane C 21 104.0 Halliwell A 21 102.5 Dunscar C 21 102.0 Over Hulton B 21 101.0 Rumworth C 21 100.0 Tonge Moor A 21 99.0 Rumworth B 21 .98.0 Tonge Moor B 21 94.0 Rumworth D 21 94.0 Over Hulton C 21 89.0 Dunscar A 21 82.5 Breightmet A

BOTH Bolton teams came down to earth with a bump when they lost 5-2 in the second round of the Greater Manchester Inter League Tournament. The third round is to be played on Wednesday: Bolton A v Prestwich at West Didsbury Conservative Club with Bolton

LAST week's cup action produced few surprises. In the Warburton Cup, three of the matches featured the three top Premier teams came out on top against the three top teams from Division One. Ramsbottom A the current leaders in the Premier Division with

FASCINATING items from Bolton Museum's costume collection will be the subject of a free lunch time talk on Wednesday. "Supporting Structures" will trace the history of women's under garments, with an opportunity to discuss some rare items in the collection

A WOMAN who was shot by armed robbers as she tried to protect two children has insisted that she would do the same thing again. Retired nurse Susan Hunt was hit by shotgun pellets in her leg as she tried to shield the children as the gunmen opened fire

REUNIONS : Adele Watkin (nee Rushton) of Ashby, Worcester, writes: "To anyone who left St James Secondary School, Lucas Road, Farnworth in 1981. I am having a 40th Birthday Party for Jonathon Watkin on March 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes, Plodder Lane, Farnworth

An inquiry has begun after a child was jabbed with a syringe by another youngster who found it in a school playground in Manchester. The child, from Claremont Primary School in Moss Side, told parents about the incident after school hours. It is believed

PAUL Sturrock is tipping Joey O'Brien to make it big after his impressive loan stint at Sheffield Wednesday. The Owls manager paid the young Wanderer an unprecedented compliment last weekend, when he made him captain for the day at Brentford in appreciation

P W L F A Pt Boardwalkers 12 8 4 101 79 16 Lady Lodgers 10 8 2 80 70 16 Jackie's Girls 10 7 3 83 67 14 KGs Girls 11 7 4 85 80 14 Lady Taverners 11 3 8 79 86 6 Three/Bed 11 3 8 79 86 6 Carol's Girls 11 2 9 63 102 4 Merit K Owen 11 28 5 28 M Macari 12 28

RESULTS: Darts: St Mary's B 8 St Mary's A 10; Queens Head 12 Albert & Victoria 6; Greenwood Hotel 13 Bay Horse B 5; Brown Cow 13 Reform Club 5; Bay Horse A 7 Black Bull 11. Pool: St Mary's B 3 St Mary's A 4; Queens Head 5 Albert & Victoria 2;

THERE are three vacancies left in the Men's League and two in the Ladies for the summer. Please ring Joyce on 01204 654936 if you wish to join. Fee is £25. A committee meeting will be held on Monday at Derby Ward Labour Club at 7pm. Will all committee

BERNIE Jones and Mick Arrowsmith (Roundhouse) won the Men's Round the Board Pairs with some great accurate throwing. Dave Higgin and Tommy Bradley (Thow'd Bulls) were the runners-up, and semi-finalists were Mick Cunningham and Albert Ainsworth (Thow'd