THOSE who took an interest in the Bolton to Southport walk on Saturday last, and their name is legion, have a treat at the Grand this week.

By means of Tweedale's American Bio-Motograph, with vivid pictures by Messrs Waller and Riley, the assembly on Victoria Square of the competition and their friends, with the great gathering of spectators, the state of affairs at Horwich en route, and the conclusion of the match at Southport, are all presented with the vivid faithfulness which is part and parcel of the cinematograph's work.

The plaudits of the great audience which assembled on Monday night at the Grand, as one after another well-known competitor or official were recognised on the screen, were unstinted.

Korean prisoner of war released:

From the Evening News,July 29, 1953: THE first prisoners of war to be released under the Korean armistice will taste freedom again on August 5th. After a meeting of the Allied and Communist staff officers at Panmunjom today, it was announced that the two sides had agreed to begin an exchange of prisoners asking to be sent home on that day. The Communists have already told the Allies that they will return more than 12,700 prisoners, including 922 Britons.

Communists guns fired a record 44,000 shells in the last four hours before the truce came into effect last night.

Passengers face delay at Manchester Airport:

From the Evening News,July 29, 1978: THOUSANDS of frustrated holidaymakers at Manchester Airport today faced prospects of delays of up to 24 hours on their flights. Airports throughout Western Europe are in chaos because of the continuing work-to-rule by French air traffic controllers. They are seeking higher pay and improved working conditions, claiming that they are being asked to handle three times as many aircraft as they should.

Bolton is the best blooming town:

From the Evening News, July 29, 1993: BOLTON has swept the board with its brilliant efforts in the Britain in Bloom competition. The town has been judged the best in the North-west after a fierce fight between 40 other regional entrants.

Bolton won the Large City class, and first-time entry Horwich was runner-up in the Town class behind another newcomer Stalybridge. Horwich also scooped a special trophy for Commercial effort, top tourism attraction Butterfly World was named Best Feature in a Public Garden, and the Georgian House at Blackrod won Best Large Hotel.