AS glamorous celebrity couples prepared to hit the dance floor for Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, Bolton Evening News reporter John Fahey put on his dancing shoes for a session with the local experts . . . DARREN Gough I'm not
TWO people were taken to hospital after a taxi and a 4X4 collided at the junction of Lever Street and Nelson Street 3.40am on Saturday. The 34-year-old taxi driver from Little Hulton, suffered facial injuries. His passenger, a 61-year-old woman from Heaton
BOLTON North-east MP David Crausby wants more to be done to stop animals being abandoned at Christmas. He has thrown his support behind a House of Commons motion urging people not to buy pets as presents. Mr Crausby said: "There are always a high number
THIEVES have destroyed a church's Christmas lights display. The lights were ripped from a tree outside the porch of St Augustine's Church in Tonge Moor hours after the display had been switched on. Father Tony Davies said: "The lights had been donated
MIDDLEBROOK Retail Park was hailed as an "outstanding success story" by Horwich councillors who who gave their backing proposals to expand the site. Councillors on Horwich Town Council's Planning Committee supported plans submitted by Orbit Developments
DETECTIVES investigating the theft of £30,000 worth of cigarettes have appealed for information about a car used by robbers. A 44-year-old man was loading cigarettes into a red Ford Transit van in the yard of Turner and Wright's warehouse in Lostock,
A GUIDE to shops opening on Boxing Day and Bank Holiday Tuesday: Woolworth: Boxing Day, 10.30am to 4.30pm; Tuesday, 9am to 5pm. Marks and Spencer: Boxing Day closed; Tuesday, 8am to 8pm. Whitakers: Boxing Day closed; Tuesday 9am to 5.30pm. Bhs: Boxing
A MAN who carried out a burglary as an act of revenge left behind blood, fingerprints and footprints, a court heard. Darren Ryan told police his motive for the crime was to recover money from the householders stepson. Ryan, aged 24, of Woodgate Street
A POLICEWOMAN from Bolton faces the sack after she drove to work in Manchester at more than twice the drink-drive limit. Paula Grindrod, aged 42, has been suspended and will face an internal investigation after she pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Colleagues
SUPERMARKET bosses reported massive queues as shoppers left it to the last minute to buy their Christmas food. Stores across Bolton were selling out of some traditional festive stock, with supermarket managers reporting a big increase on last year's trading
HEALTH bosses in Bolton have announced which chemists will be open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the Tuesday bank holiday: Christmas Day: Maxwell, 830 Bury Road,10am to 11am; Leonard Gordon, Bolton Road, Kearsley, 11am to noon; S and S Dispensing,
CHRISTMAS has always been a special time in the Gordon household - but this year there are three more reasons to celebrate. Triplets Adam, Callum and Emily have made the festive season a real family affair as they celebrate their first Christmas. It is
FORGET Kelly Holmes's exercise video, shaping up with Davina McCall or going for the burn with Nell McAndrew - the must-have fitness video for 2006 belongs to those two fine examples of modern lifestyle Max and Paddy. Max and Paddy? A fitness workout?
WINNING the UEFA Cup might be an "impossible dream" in Sam Allardyce's eyes but the Wanderers fans seem determined to back the Whites for as long as they are in it. Early indications are that the travelling army will be bigger than ever when Wanderers
WANDERERS should not be confused into thinking they have more support than usual at the Stadium of Light on Monday. If one group of disillusioned Sunderland fans gets its way, white is likely to be the prevalent colour on Wearside. But it will not be
KEVIN Nolan has warned his Wanderers' team-mates that they could be in for a Boxing Day belting if they underestimate Sunderland. The Bolton captain, still smarting from Tuesday's Carling Cup defeat at Wigan, fears another upset could be on the cards,
SAM Allardyce has warned Jussi Jaaskelainen he could be sold, unless he ends a contract dispute that is threatening his Reebok future. The Wanderers keeper has still not signed the three-year deal he agreed last summer because he objects to a particular
THE Royal Bolton Hospital is likely to be chosen for a "super maternity unit" after it became a favoured candidate for North-west health bosses wanting to improve baby care services. Under the plans, maternity units at some of the regions hospitals could
JUST how well do you know your home town? Are you a brainbox or a big zero when it comes to local knowledge? Try our fun festive quiz, compiled by Angela Kelly, to test whether you know what has been happening in Bolton over the years. You can check your
SHOPPERS are set to be out in force on Boxing Day to take advantage of the sales. Thousands will take to the streets as shops on the high streets slash their prices. Other will be taking back unwanted Christmas gifts. The number of people spending at
RATES of a deadly superbug at the Royal Bolton Hospital have risen. Government inspectors have carried out a survey of hospitals across the country and issued a stark warning to NHS Trusts not following Whitehall guidelines which set out how to deal with
HERE's a not-so-traditional traditional Christmas carol to put you in the festive mood as we take this occasion to wish all our web visitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . . . A FLOCK of real singing sheep from the Lake District are taking on
THE best present little Aaron Nolan-Massey could receive this Christmas is to prevent the closure of the maternity unit in which he has spent nearly half of his short life. The two-year-old spent the first 10 months in Fairfield Hospital's special care
THE Royal Bolton Hospital is likely to be chosen for a "super maternity unit" after it became a favoured candidate for North-west health bosses wanting to improve baby care services. Under the plans, maternity units at some of the regions hospitals could
IT may not be the most traditional activity for Christmas Day - but more than 300 self-employed Boltonians are likely to spend time filling in their tax returns. Figures from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs revealed that 306 self-assesment tax returns
LITTLE Emily Kirkwood has had a five-month battle for life. She was born four months prematurely at the Royal Bolton Hospital and weighed just 1lb 1oz. Tragically, her twin sister, Lucy, died in the womb early in the pregnancy and could not be delivered
IT'S panto time again! So, use the kids as an excuse and get along to any of the first class offerings in the area for a spot of "oohs" and "aaahs!" and "he's behind yous!" Most of the traditional pantos are being staged in the region, plus a few different
IT'S panto time again! So, use the kids as an excuse and get along to any of the first class offerings in the area for a spot of "oohs" and "aaahs!" and "he's behind yous!" Most of the traditional pantos are being staged in the region, plus a few different
A WOMAN accused of stabbing two JobCentre workers has appeared at Bolton Crown Court. Stephanie Harter, aged 41, of Kilsby Close, Farnworth, is charged with two counts of wounding, two counts of affray and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon
COMMUNITY-spirited school children helped spread a little festive cheer. Pupils from Withins School and Smithills delivered Christmas hampers to the elderly and the needy in the area. The parcels contained mince pies, pudding and other goods which were
ROYAL Mail workers in Bolton got MP David Crausby's stamp of approval for a job well done during the frenzied festive season. The MP for Bolton North-east dropped into the central delivery office, Calvin Street, Bolton, to thank workers for a first class
COMMUNITY-spirited school children helped spread a little festive cheer. Pupils from Withins School and Smithills delivered Christmas hampers to the elderly and the needy in the area. The parcels contained mince pies, pudding and other goods which were
FUNDRAISERS will be putting their best foot forward when they compete in a three-legged event for cancer research. But they will be hoping to complete the course without becoming legless - for the rules require each team to have a drink in each of Edgworth's
IT may not be the most traditional activity for Christmas Day - but more than 300 self-employed Boltonians are likely to spend time filling in their tax returns. Figures from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs revealed that 306 self-assesment tax returns
THE best present little Aaron Nolan-Massey could receive this Christmas is to prevent the closure of the maternity unit in which he has spent nearly half of his short life. The two-year-old spent the first 10 months in Fairfield Hospital's special care
FORMER members of a defunct Labour club in Bolton can look forward to a cash windfall. Around 400 former members of Bradford Ward Labour Club contacted a firm of recovery specialists to see if they are entitled to a share of any money following the sale
MORE than 1,000 needy children across the Bolton area will have gifts on Christmas morning thanks to Bolton Evening News readers. The annual Caring Christmas appeal run by this newspaper in conjunction with the Bolton Lions for the past 24 years has this
FUNDRAISERS will be putting their best foot forward when they compete in a three-legged event for cancer research. But they will be hoping to complete the course without becoming legless - for the rules require each team to have a drink in each of Edgworth's
A NEW type of police officer is getting results on the streets of Farnworth. Police Community Support Officers were introduced in the town three years ago, and the four-man team has been responsible for numerous convictions. According to Bolton South
WHAT a rosy picture Dr Jameson paints for future patients receiving treatment in the modernised NHS ('Fairfield: excellent reasons for change'. Letters,December 8). We all want to be seen by the surgeon who is best suited to carry out the operation we
WHAT is happening in the town hall since the introduction of the voice mail service? Ring any particular person, and the odds are that you will get an answering machine informing you that the person you want is unavailable and they will ring you back.
Ground: Stadium of Light Nickname: The Black Cats Manager: Mick McCarthy League position: 20th (Played 17, won 1, drawn 2, lost 14, points 5) Top scorer: Dean Whitehead 3 (all in Premiership) Last time out: Charlton 2 (Bent, Ambrose) Sunderland 0 How
SAM Allardyce is banking on his players having the strength of character to bounce back from their Carling Cup setback with a bumper Premiership points haul over the Christmas period. The Wanderers boss is still smarting after Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat
A COUPLE mourning the loss of their baby son have suffered further heartbreak after ornaments were stolen from his grave. Tee Jay Newman was delivered stillborn on June 23 and was buried in the graveyard of St Mary's Church in Prestwich. His parents Michelle
I AM disgusted at the proposed closure of the maternity unit at Fairfield Hospital. Petitions have been sent against this and marches held, but once again Government do not want to listen. Money was spent extending the hospital to make it a main hospital
HOLD on to your hats - a new eye-catching phenomenon is dominating the Bury skyline. Funfair ride Booster in Kay Gardens is 133ft high and travels at 65 miles per hour. Lights from the ride can be seen up to eight miles away, and screams from the brave
RORY Prendergast admits he would struggle to get back into Accrington Stanley's first team if he was to return to the Interlink Express Stadium. The impressive former York City winger fulfilled his ambition to play in the Football League once more when
IT'S panto time again! So, use the kids as an excuse and get along to any of the first class offerings in the area for a spot of "oohs" and "aaahs!" and "he's behind yous!" Most of the traditional pantos are being staged in the region, plus a few different
AS glamorous celebrity couples prepared to hit the dance floor for Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, Bolton Evening News reporter John Fahey put on his dancing shoes for a session with the local experts . . . DARREN Gough I'm not
FORGET Kelly Holmes's exercise video, shaping up with Davina McCall or going for the burn with Nell McAndrew - the must-have fitness video for 2006 belongs to those two fine examples of modern lifestyle Max and Paddy. Max and Paddy? A fitness workout?
WYTHENSAWE 2, PRESTWICH HEYS 1: The pantomime season started early for Prestwich Heys as they totally dominated the game away to title contenders Wythenshawe. However, unfortunately, their defenders were in festive mood and gave away a goal in each half
