UNION bosses at the Royal Bolton Hospital have met with MP Brian Iddon in a bid to gain his support for their opposition to job cuts. Senior Unison members at the hospital met the Bolton South-east MP after announcing they were prepared to ballot for
A 25-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist is in hospital after an accident with a van. The biker, from Ramsbottom, was riding a Suzuki 600cc bike which collided with the Vauxhall van in Accrington Road, Burnley, at 1.30pm on Saturday. Police said the force of the impact
MOBILE phone giant T-Mobile has been told that it cannot erect a phone mast nearly 50ft high at a Bolton beauty spot. The firm lodged an appeal over a decision by Bolton Council to reject the plans for a mast on a footpath near Doffcocker Lodge, Bolton
More than a third of young people admit they have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the classroom, a survey revealed today. Boys were more likely to turn up to school under the influence (41 per cent) compared to 29 per cent of girls.
MUSIC fans were treated to the cream of Bolton's bands in Leverhulme Park on Saturday. More than 1,000 people watched as bands took part in the town's third annual outdoor festival dedicated to live music. Organisers have hailed the Band In The Park
SCHOOL might be out for the summer . . . but for two bright children, the long break will be no holiday. Daniel Greenhalgh and Alexander Parkinson, from Withins School in Breightmet, will be taking part in summer schools organised by the National Academy
TWO Bolton allotment sites are holding events open to the public to show the wide range of vegetables and fruit they grow. The Sapling Road Allotment Society in Morris Green will hold its annual show and open day on Sunday, from 1pm. There will be horticultural
BOLTON West MP Ruth Kelly has been invited to speak at a meeting organised by a campaign group trying to improve communities across the country. Local Works, which is behind the campaign for a Sustainable Communities Bill, is calling for new legislation
MORE than half of Bolton people who vow to quit smoking are successful, new figures have revealed. Department of Health statistics for the 12 months from April, 2005, to March, 2006, show 56 per cent of smokers who sought professional help to give up
TOP stand-up comedians are to gather for a tribute evening in honour of comic Dave Purdy who lost his battle with cancer earlier this year. Mr Purdy, aged 48, from Little Hulton, was a respected regular on the Greater Manchester comedy circuit before
IT'S official Boltonians are more likely to throw a summer party than anywhere else in the country. According to a survey by Anchor cream, one in 10 Bolton residents is planning to go to more than 10 parties this summer. The survey also found that
HOUSEHOLDERS in Bolton raided their attics and then queued up to show TV experts what they found. Hundreds took along their antiques and collectables to the Albert Halls where a TV crew was filming for the BBC2 show, Flog It. The show, which pulls
NICKY Hunt was waiting anxiously today for a specialist's verdict on the knee injury he suffered at Derby on Saturday. The Wanderers full-back is hoping scans show that the damage is no worse than a strained medial ligament, but Sam Allardyce was taking
RADHI Jaidi is on the verge of linking up with his old Wanderers team-mate, Bruno N'Gotty, at Birmingham City. Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is ready to sell the Tunisian centre-back and already has a replacement in mind. But Wanderers are refusing
NEWSPAPERS are often criticised for printing the ages of people involved in reported incidents. "Why do they do it?" is the somewhat tetchy question. The answer, generally, is that ages help to paint a picture of the scene and, anyway, it can be interesting
IT is not only the WAGs the wives and girlfriends of the England football team who spend their lives shopping and partying, as a new survey shows. Kat Dibbits finds out more about the increasingly jetset lifestyles of young women. GIRLS, it seems,
WE make no apology for returning to the subject of firefighters. Today the Bolton Evening News has launched a campaign to help reduce the number of hoax calls made to the fire service and to catch those who make the calls. If you log on to our website
YOUNG people often get a bad press, so here is a positive story about two bright boys. Daniel Greenhalgh and Alexander Parkinson are pupils at Withins School which, as everyone knows, has turned its fortunes around. As their classmates enjoy the long
A TAXI driver was stabbed seven times in the neck and head during an attack by a passenger. Mohammed Nasar, a 36-year-old private hire driver, was attacked with a kitchen knife in Westwood Close, Farnworth, after picking up a man in Plodder Lane early
CHARTERED accountants Barlow Andrews, of Chorley New Road, Bolton, have appointed a new senior tax manager. Tim Lwin, who has joined the practice from Deloitte Touche, has spent the last five years advising owner-managed businesses how they can maximise
CUBE3, the creative agency, has appointed Gemma Connolly as Account Manager. Gemma joins Cube3, based in Breightmet Street, after working in the public and private sectors with names such as Timberland, Redrow Homes, ichotels Group, Rocco Forte Hotels
A MASTERCLASS in how to change business culture takes place on September 14. The one day event, hosted by The Manufacturing Institute, will feature contributions from businesses such as Bentley, United Biscuits, Jaguar and Cormar Carpets. Professor
THE daughter of a former Bolton Wanderers star is celebrating after being named as one her employer's top managers. Carol O'Brien, NatWest's regional manager for retail banking for the North-west, was voted the bank's top regional manager in her field
A CONSTRUCTION recruitment consultancy in Bolton has launched a system to prevent any fraudulent timesheets a problem thought to cost the industry up to £80 million a year. Bromak, based in Churchgate, Bolton, is set to introduce an online time sheeting
FIVE days of truly 'Glorious' action get underway at Goodwood tomorrow, where the Betfair Cup is worthy highlight on the opening afternoon. The seven-furlong has attracted a quality line-up but preference is for the Saeed bin Suroor-trained Iffraaj.
AS weddings become more extravagant hefty average invoices for the happy occasion have reached more than £17,000. But, as writer Tracey Scott found out, planning your priorities can help make things more affordable . . . IT seems as though the traditional
A FUNDRAISING drive for Bolton Lads and Girls Club got off to a flying start when hundreds of pounds was raised at a charity event. Youngsters from the club and adult volunteers washed hundreds of windscreens at Middlebrook retail park on Saturday to
CHILDREN who run away from home are at risk of being sexually exploited on the streets of Bolton, a shock report says. The report, put together by Bolton Council, claims the town hall is not tackling the problem because of a lack of cash and clear direction
BUSINESSMEN from different cultures and faiths came together to celebrate diversity in Bolton at the launch of this year's Apna Bazaar. Guests at the "Desi Night" event, which was held at the Festival Hall, Bolton, enjoyed Eastern cuisine and entertainment
FOR most women, life without shopping is equivalent to a life without food. But for Judith Levine, the only way to curb an out-of-control shopping habit was to go cold turkey with some startling results. JUDITH Levine has endured a 365-day journey
DERBY COUNTY 2, WANDERERS 0: Nicky Hunt is waiting anxiously today for a specialist's verdict on the knee injury he suffered at Derby on Saturday. The Wanderers full-back is hoping scans show that the damage is no worse than a strained medial ligament
BOLTON League leaders Greenmount and Walkden both continued their fine run of form. SATURDAY Bolton League Walkden 240-6 Astley Bridge 179-9. Walkden won by 61 runs. Farnworth 184 Egerton 195. Egerton won by one run. Horwich 210-4 Farnworth SC 279
THE race for the Bolton League title could be affected by a ruling to be made at tonight's Bolton League monthly meeting. A declaration by third placed Farnworth Social Circle, three overs short of their allotted 50, left the umpires and captains scratching
EDGWORTH made a winning move when they were forced to call up a deputy pro for their game against Little Hulton. Ryan Harris stepped in after Tahir Maqsood had been ruled out with a hamstring strain, and he swept third-placed Edgworth to victory with
SOUTHPORT 1, SHAKERS 0: Chris Casper has told his side they need to buck up their ideas before the big kick-off next weekend against MK Dons. The Shakers all but disappeared after a bright opening period, leaving Conference boys Southport to claim a
THE Bolton Evening News and Greater Manchester fire service have teamed up to track down Bolton's hoax fire callers, using up-to-date technology now available on this website. To listen to today's hoax caller, a woman claiming there is a fire in the
TRAP the hoax 999 callers! That is the call that is going out to our readers today. The Bolton Evening News and the fire service are launching a joint campaign to track down the menaces who put other people's lives at risk by reporting false emergencies
IT is a 35-minute hilly walk from my house to the Blundell Arms but it's worth it. On a clear night as you walk along the stretch of Chorley Old Road from the top of Old Kiln Lane to the Blundell Arms you can take in the whole of Bolton and the hills
WANT to avoid the summer rush of screaming school children? With flight prices lower in September and October than during the peak months, an autumn break could be just the ticket. And how often do you spend an autumn evening bikini-clad in an outdoor
OVER the past 15 years Leeds has undergone a remarkable transition. Andrew Mosley spends a weekend in one of this country's most up-and-coming cities and finds a hotel with the X-Factor. AS a child, visits to Leeds largely meant a walk up and down
FANCY getting away from all the fuss and palaver of Christmas? Then join this special Bolton Evening News Reader holiday offer with Travelscope to the Black Forest. Instead of shivering by the tree here in Bolton, experience the fresh mountain
KEN Holt, former president and chairman of the Association has died. He was 80. A former player with Barton Hall, Ken quickly established himself as an outstanding administrator in the game. He became league chairman from 1968 to 1971, before being
THE landlocked town of Leigh will get a taste of the seaside this summer when council bosses set up a beach in the town square. Leigh will have its very own sandy beach for four days when organisers hope the sun will shine down. All the usual seaside
REHEARSALS are well under way for the third annual Apna Bazaar. And it looks set to be the best yet, with models, dancers and musicians from all cultures and backgrounds, preparing to star in the event, which promises to be a dazzling celebration of
BUSINESSES in Bolton are being urged to make sure they are ready for next summer's smoking ban. Bolton Council and the Primary Care Trust have organised an information day to explain what needs to be done to encourage the borough's firms to make the
A POPULAR bus service which was axed leaving pupils stranded has been reinstated thanks to a campaign by children and parents. School children and their parents wanted the 538 and 539 services running from Bolton to Bromley Cross to be restored after
A BRAVE woman whose son was killed in a biking accident is hoping to ride a motorcycle in a bid to raise money for charity. Margaret Willis, aged 62, from Lavender Road, Farnworth, wants to ride as a pillion passenger for the first time. She feels it
A COUPLE were left without a water supply to their home after United Utilities carried out work on their road. Pensioners Eric and Glenda Smith, of Turton Road, Bradshaw, were forced to use a specially installed standpipe across the road after their
SUFFERERS of the muscle wasting disease which ended the career of former Radcliffe snooker ace John Spencer are being invited to a medical conference to be held in Bolton. The conference on the disease Myasthenia Gravis, which will include a presentation
BOLTON Race For Life organisers are urging women who took part in last week's event to get their money in as quickly as possible. Four thousand women a record number took part in this year's event, held at Leverhulme Park, and race organisers are hoping
BOLTON Wanderers' manager Sam Allardyce is quite right when he says we are breeding a nation of couch potatoes. He says there is not enough home-grown footballing talent because youngsters spend their time watching TV and DVDs or playing computer games
THE issue of organ donation is a modern-day phenomenon. It is a life-saver that has brought joy to thousands of families over the past three decades and extended the lives of many. In 1996, Bolton father-of-two Rob Hodgkiss had been diagnosed with
I read with some concern the article "Threat of strike at cuts crisis hospital". Although I would never condone strike action, I certainly share UNISON's concerns with the currently proposed cuts at the hospital and how those cuts might affect patient
I was extremely interested to see that the Liberal Democrats in Bolton have proposed a motion to the local council supporting my proposal to The Scottish Parliament for a plastic bag levy. I am sure readers will be aware that this has already been
I CAN provide the answer to Mike Straw's puzzlement (July 20) about the new portable mini accident and emergency unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital. This is just another way which the Primary Care Trust and no doubt other trusts have found to avoid
I have received two parking tickets on two consecutive trips to Bolton. On neither occasion was I aware that I could be committing an offence. In the first instance I was taking my blind and very elderly mother shopping to Whittaker's. She must be
COUNCILLOR Peel should be congratulated on his "quick" response or should that be constructive spin to the very many letters of complaints with regards to First bus services in Bolton. But all the letters have two things in common a complete lack
BOY rockers McFly have been knocked off the top spot in the UK charts by pop siren Shakira. McFly, which includes Bolton's Danny Jones, failed to cling on to the number one position with their double A-side "Please Please" and "Don't Stop Me Now". It
