A Bolton greengrocer which specialises in locally sourced organic produce is to have its goods tested on nationwide television. The Really Green Grocer, in Church Road, Smithills, was the focus of attention when Gino D'Acampo, the star of Ready Steady
AFTER the "whistle-blowing" incident recently reported in the press, Bolton Council's leader, Cllr Barbara Ronson, has announced the council's answer to the problem. "An internal review was being held by senior council officers to prevent a repeat of
lN reply to Miss Holstead's recent letter, if she felt that I had insulted her intelligence please be assured that was certainly not my intention and I hope that she accepts my apologies. l do, however, disagree with her views on lraq and George Bush.
GUY Horsley writes from Preston regarding a piece Alan wrote mentioning Arthur Shaw, photographer, of St Georges Road. Mr Horsley has a couple of photographs of his great grandmother and her family and would like to know when Mr Shaw was working so that
1687: Jean-Baptiste Lully, composer who made French opera popular, died from an abscess on his foot caused by striking it with the stick he used to conduct his Te Deum. 1859: In Melbourne, plasterer Ben Douglas became chairman of the Political Labour
10 years ago: From the Evening News March 22, 1995: POLICING in Farnworth reaches the end of an era next week when Supt Alan McLeod bids farewell to the Church Street station. After 35 years of dedicating his life to the police force, the popular head
GANGS of teenagers have been cleared off the streets of Bolton in a crackdown by police chiefs. The police are using new powers to combat rowdy youths who have been bringing heartache and misery to homeowners throughout the town. Officers issued 52 Dispersal
A BOLTON man has pleaded guilty to speeding on Coniston Water. Stephen Irving, aged 50, of The Gardens, Turton, appeared at Barrow Magistrates Court last week after he was caught driving at 36.8 miles per hour on the water by park rangers on August 30
A 22-year-old Atherton man accused of raping and attacking a woman appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday. Jon Leaver, of Mayfield Street, is alleged to have raped the woman and wounding her with intent on February 20. Leaver, who appeared via video
A GANG of masked men smashed into a motorist's car as they tried to steal his vehicle. The 33-year-old man was followed down Duckworth Street in Prestwich by a red Escort or Cavalier carrying three men wearing balalavas. One of the gang, who was wearing
PUBLIC sector unions have called off a one-day strike over pensions. Many of the council's 12,500 workers, and staff at sister organisations such as Bolton at Home, had planned to join the nationwide 24-hour walkout on Wednesday. Staff from refuse collectors
DOGS put their best paws forward to help raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care nurses for Bury. The Great Daffodil Dog Walk took place at Jumbles Country Park, Turton, on Sunday afternoon. The walk was led by Billy the 10-year-old Dalmation, despite
IT seems like spring has finally arrived for one little flower girl who is having fun in the sun picking daffodils. Young Tequila-Sapphire, from Moses Gate, enjoyed the spring sunshine as temperatures soared to six degrees above average for the time of
A GRANT of £250 is available to groups which organise innovative events to celebrate the role of volunteers in the criminal justice and community safety sector. The 20 grants are up for grabs as part of Justice Month in April, one of the themed months
IF you have ever wondered what it would be like to watch a live "Stars in Their Eyes" show, then here is your chance. The Stars in Their Eyes live UK tour comes to Bolton's Albert Halls in June. The show will feature some of the best TV contestants from
TWO men who kicked in the door of a house in Radcliffe in a bid to settle a debt had each drunk 15 pints of strong lager, a court heard. Nicholas Anthony Gunning, aged 23, of Grassington Court, Walshaw, and Mark Anthony Neary, also 23, of Pavilion Walk
TOUTS have been cashing in on the generosity of Bolton comic Peter Kay and selling charity tickets for his Albert Hall concert at up to four times their face value. Kay is one of a host of top name acts, including Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey and Franz
AFTER being voted as the best Whites striker of all time - John McGinlay admitted to feeling a little embarrassed despite finishing third overall behind Nat Lofthouse in the Legends poll. "It was a great night for Nat but, from a personal point of view
NORWICH boss Nigel Worthington is preparing his players for the fight of their lives - to stay in the Premiership. The Ulsterman knows his bottom of the table side's survival chances are slim, but no one can accuse him of not talking a good fight. He
SAM Allardyce should replace Sven Goran Eriksson as England manager, according to a nationwide supporters' survey. The Wanderers boss is streets ahead of the rest as the people's choice to manage the national team, leaving the likes of Eriksson, Steve
JOHN McGinlay is confident Wanderers will be playing in Europe next season. The Whites legend believes Sam Allardyce and his players are heading for a top six finish. The only question is whether they will qualify for the UEFA Cup or the Champions League
ROCHDALE HORNETS 54, SWINTON LIONS 20: Lions suffered their first defeat in the Northern Rail Cup Group Two, as Coach Paul Kidd took the opportunity to rest several players, as the Lions have already secured their place in the play-off stages. Hornets
NANTWICH TOWN 2, RAMSBOTTOM UNITED 0: If officials at the North West Counties League Premier Division drew a line from Chester to Congleton as it's southern boundary, the Rams would probably be Champions-elect by now. As it is, every time they have to
A VITAL transplant to give brave Bolton youngster Nathan Howarth a new lease of life has been hailed a success by doctors - and he celebrated with his first day at home since the operation. Test results have revealed that seven-year-old Nathan, who suffers
THE grandparents of an England under-21 rugby player who broke his neck last week are anxiously waiting for news. Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson is on a ventilator in intensive care at Stoke Mandeville Hospital following surgery to realign the fractured
BOXING hero Amir Khan's coach did a double take when organisers of the Bolton Legends dinner at the Reebok announced he had won the raffle - two tickets to see Amir fight! Mick Jelley was a guest at the dinner on Sunday along with Amir's parents and dipped
A FLYTIPPER who illegally dumped household rubbish after he found a Bolton tip was closed was tracked down by personal details discovered in the waste. Roy Robinson Jr had visited the Raikes Lane tip one Sunday in June last year to dispose of a bag of
THIEVES stole a car from a busy main street - with a 21-month-old baby asleep inside. The mother had parked her silver Volkswagen Golf in Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, on Monday morning and left her baby son sleeping in the car and the keys in the ignition
FIREFIGHTERS fought to contain 10ft flames after a gas pipe was fractured by workmen. The gas ignited within seconds of the incident in Seymour Road, Astley Bridge. Residents raised the alarm and firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes. They
ELEVEN-year-old Elliot Watson shares more than just a name with the hero of a hit film about a boy born to dance. The Horwich youngster is hooked on dancing, just like Billy Elliott. And he has put his talents to good use by raising hundreds of pounds
ELTON Vale booked a place in the final of the Sam Ashworth Trophy, edging a thriller at Garswood United. Julian Ferrier scored the only goal in a tight competitive game, and they now meet the winner of the Cross Keys v Dobbies B semi final played on April
LATEST news Sam Ashworth Trophy Semi Final: Garswood United 0 Elton Vale 1. Sam Ashworth Trophy Quarter Final: Dobbies B 2 Old Smithillians 1. Division One P W D L F A Pts Elton Vale 14 11 3 0 41 13 36 Turton 16 9 2 5 40 31 29 Cross Keys 14 8 2 4 32 17
FRECKLETON 1, BLACKROD 0: Blackrod town returned home pointless from their away fixture at Freckleton. After a goalless, but eventful first half, Freckleton took the lead on 50 minutes. Blackrods response was positive and they controlled the game causing
LATEST details Premier Division PARTY PEOPLE 0 ELLESMERE 4 Hibbert, Nicholson, Greer, Hulton ASTLEY MINERS 5 MASONS 1 Whittle, Lennon, Parkinson A Ormrod DAISY HILL 7 CHURCH HOTEL 2 Farnworth 3, Shinks, Simm, Nicholson 2 Division One LITTLE LEVER 6 STAGS
EAGLEY 1, FULWOOD 1: Eagley manager Pete Darby will be hoping his side can regain their scoring form for the Richardson Cup semi final. He saw his side squander a glut of chances on Saturday in their West Lancashire Premier Division match against the
SCORES and tables Premier Division TONGE UTD 1 ARMITAGE 0 ARKWRIGHTS 1 BULLS HEAD 3 Sutcliffe Aldred, Howarth, Moores JOLLY WAGGONER 6 BRADFORD ARMS 1 P W D L F A Pts Bulls Head 12 10 2 0 61 11 32 Horwich Vic 12 7 2 3 33 26 23 Tonge Utd 13 7 1 5 34 29
P.J. Power, the Bury-based civil engineering company, has become part of Woodford Civil Engineering, a division of the fast-growing Chorley-based Woodford Group. Woodford, a land acquisition and remediation company, will take on the 50 staff from P.J.
BOLTON firms are being urged to enter the British Small Business Champion competition to win a tailor-made business trip to New York. Competition organisers Lloyds TSB and the Federation of Small Businesses are inviting applications from small businesses
Computer games maker Eidos received a financial lifeline today after a private equity firm featuring U2 frontman Bono struck a £71 million takeover deal. Bono is one of six directors of US group Elevation Partners, which has agreed a 50p-a-share offer
A mortgage advice company which wants to double in size says there is no room to expand in Bolton - forcing it to leave the town. Homebuyers Advice Centre, founded 10 years ago by Shaun Evans and currently based in New Hall Lane, is preparing for a move
WITH all the deep holes in pavements throughout Bolton dug by United Utilities, is there any truth in the rumours that our councillors are considering hiring guides to take shoppers through town, to insure they have a safe passage and don't fall into
I WISH to present an alternative view of the Uglow wind farm to that presented by my Conservative opponent in his letter. I know that some Edgworth residents have concerns about the wind farm. However, many do not. I won election to the parish council
Current and Forthcoming Productions: Bolton Little Theatre , Kes , Hanover Street, Bolton, April 2-9. Tickets 01204 524469 or 01204 334400 Halliwell Theatre Company Quartet Harvey Street Methodist Church Hall April 5-9. Tickets 01204 597055 or 847878
A DERELICT labour club building was damaged after being set alight in Bolton on Monday night. Firefighters were called to the former Bradford Labour Club In Bridgeman Street, Great Lever, at around 6.05pm. It is believed the fire was deliberately started
HIGH-flyers from the Saks hair and beauty salon in Churchgate, Bolton, boosted the work of the Anthony Nolan Trust when they organised a balloon race. The event raised more than £200 for the Trust, which compiles a national register of tissue and bone
WE have been asked to point out that the story used in last week's Bolton Evening News on Wednesday March 18 stating that Bolton University would charge £3,000 fees to students from this year was incorrect. In fact, in line with other universities, Bolton
A public meeting has been called to discuss a plan to build a windfarm in Edgworth. Applicants Angus and Julia Dootson have lodged an appeal after their application was refused. They want to build two 95-metre high turbines on land at Uglow Farm on Broadhead
A WALK-in centre for the treatment of minor ailments is now open at weekends. Lever Chambers in Bolton has announced new opening hours. They are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm. For the Easter Bank Holiday weekend
TWO men who had taken a cocktail of drink and drugs, grabbed a shopkeeper round the neck before escaping with a handful of cigarettes and a few cans of beer. Tate, aged 29, Tamar Grove, Leigh, and Grugel, aged 20, of Chadwell Grove, Leigh, pleaded guilty
THE humble house sparrow is back. The world's biggest garden survey has put the little bird at number one spot in Greater Manchester gardens. The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch showed that although figures for sparrows are down on 26 years ago - when the
JAMIE Carragher believes Liverpool's clash with Bolton is just as important as their derby win over Everton. Rafael Benitez's side moved within four points of their local rivals with the 2-1 win at the weekend, and face the Whites after the break for
THE latest crop of Boro boys proved too strong for an inexperienced Wanderers second string at Leyland on Monday night. A shortage of seniors - Julio Cesar was the only player with any Premiership experience - did not help but Ian McDonald's side suffered
NAT Lofthouse has been named the greatest Bolton Wanderers player of all time. The legendary Lion of Vienna, one of the mightiest of all England centre-forwards and the town's most famous sporting son, has long been revered by generations of supporters
ALL the local amateur reports and reaction from the weekend (Mar 19-20) available now. Click Local soccer for all the details
BURY FC supporters are keeping their fingers crossed that Friday's match proves to be a ground-filler to mark the 120th anniversary of the club. Forever Bury, the supporters' trust, is aiming to get 100 fans for every year of Bury FC at the Good Friday
BURY'S famous footballing sons Gary and Phil Neville are urging townsfolk to get down to Gigg Lane on Friday for the Shakers' "Fill The Ground Day." The Manchester United and England pair won't be able to make Friday's clash against Grimsby Town as they
IN reply to the letter about London and how people live down there, can I correct some points that were made? Firstly, I would gladly wait in a long queue for a bus in London. You can get an all-day ticket for £3 and that is for 24 hours, not until midnight
AN 80-YEAR-OLD man died in hospital after collapsing in a Salford street. The pensioner was taken to Hope Hospital after falling ill in Camp Street at approximately 10.50am on Monday. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said that there were no suspicious
GANGS of yobs are targeting frightened residents, including a young couple, who say they are being made prisoners in their own homes. Neighbours in Chorley Old Road, Heaton, say they have been terrorised by the youths for the past 12 months. Ian Miller
ELEVEN-year-old Elliot Watson shares more than just a name with the hero of a hit film about a boy born to dance. The Horwich youngster is hooked on dancing, just like Billy Elliott. And he has put his talents to good use by raising hundreds of pounds
A MAN was stripped naked, had his body hair shaved and was covered in green paint in a drunken prank. Steven Bostock was given a 21-month jail sentence at Bolton Crown Court for his involvement in a "humiliating and prolonged" attack on his terrified
A GRANT of £250 is available to groups which organise innovative events to celebrate the role of volunteers in the criminal justice and community safety sector. The 20 grants are up for grabs as part of Justice Month in April, one of the themed months
THE house sparrow has taken top spot in this year's Big Garden Birdwatch - the world's biggest bird survey. Nearly 400,000 people from across the UK spent an hour counting the birds in their garden and their records provide a valuable snapshot of the
MATCH of the day in the Bolton Pioneer League Premier Division was the clash between Party People and Ellesmere, both teams with the chance of winning the championship. In the end, Ellesmere emerged 4-0 winners with goals from Hibbert, Nicholson, Hulton
RESULTS and tables President's Cup Round Three BLACKPOOL WREN ROVERS 1 POULTON TOWN 2 Linklater Holloway, Watkinson Division Premier BAE BARROW SC 0 KIRKHAM & WESHAM 4 Horsfield, Taylor, Wane, Clarkson BARNOLDSWICK TOWN 0 EUXTON VILLA 4 Cahill 2,
LATEST tables and scores P W D L F A Pt GD Irlam MS 25 18 2 5 71 31 56 40 Springhead 23 14 5 4 54 24 47 30 Prestwich Heys 19 14 2 3 43 18 44 25 Stockport Georgians 21 13 3 5 55 33 42 22 East Manchester 23 12 4 7 56 38 40 18 Old Altrinchamians 23 10 5
LATEST details Premier Division: Bury GSOB 1 Chaddertonians 2; Gregorians 5 Lymm 2; Hesketh Casuals 0 Old Mancunians 2; Little Lever SC 1 Bolton Lads Club 3; Old Boltonians 0 Prairie United 1; Oldham Hulmeians 2 Rochdale St Clements 2; Rossendale Amateurs
ALL you need to know on March 22 U8 Section A Boothstown Jun 2 Farnworth Tigers 2; Horwich St Mary's Tornadoes 2 Elton & Walshaw Panthers 3. P W D L Pts Boothstown Brazilians 15 14 0 1 42 Eagley Rgrs Night 13 12 1 0 37 Elt/Wal Panthers 12 7 0 5 21
BOLTON Little Theatre are looking for a new stage director to co-ordinate the design and construction of sets with their friendly team of volunteers. If you love theatre and the creative process, go and join them - a short stroll from Moor Lane bus station
WALMSLEY Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society will be performing the musical Kismet at the Walmsley Parish Hall Theatre, Egerton, from April 25-30. This magical Arabian tale, set in the eleventh century, features beautiful songs which are based
BOB Chasey, the director and principal conductor of the highly-acclaimed Bolton Symphony Orchestra, as well as a principal violinist with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, will be giving a vivid insight into his extensive musical career and experiences,
FARNWORTH-born playwright Jim Cartwright's play Two will be coming to The Met, Bury, on Thursday, April 7, in a new production by Stage-Works Theatre Company. Two is a study of a northern pub, its eccentric customers and staff. Fourteen characters - including
A CLASSIC modern drama is the next production from the award-winning Phoenix Theatre Company. Jason Crompton directs Willy Russell's Educating Rita at Chorley Old Road Methodist Church from April 13 to 16. Frank has education, Rita wants it. Being surrounded
BURY U15s crashed out of the Greater Manchester Schools' Woodhead Cup first round, going down 6-1 against Warrington at Victoria Park, Adam Edwards' (Prestwich) scoring their consolation goal. Bolton U15s, who are still in with an outside chance of a
Davenport Cup Semi-Final ASDA GOLBORNE 4 ATHERTON LIB CLUB 2 Hill 2, Lumb 2 Tipping, Hunt League ATHERTON SP & SOC CLUB 3 ROPE & ANCHOR 2 Boyle 2, Plumley Upton, Hill ATHERTON COLLS RES 3 LEIGH LEGION 0 Cooper 2, Barrington P W L D F A Pts Asda
