A BOLTON jeweller's is to become one of only two places in the UK to feature a bespoke Rolex Room. It will be exclusively designed by experts at the world-famous watchmaker's Geneva base and will open for business in November. The new room one of only
IT is ruffled feathers and tantrums at baby bath time in the Dunning household and that is just from Ricky the parrot. Each night Mrs Dunning runs a bath for her one-year-old daughter Emma at their home in Walkden. But, jealous of the baby being the
THE case of a Horwich man alleged to have dishonestly obtained in excess of a £1 million has adjourned for committal to Crown Court. Melvyn Newton, aged 48, of Bridge Street, appeared before Bolton Magistrates yesterday. He has been charged with eight
HOW do George "Dubya" Bush and Tony Blair sleep at night, given the appalling tragedies which continue to unfold in the Middle East? If they had the chance to rewind the clock, and with the added benefit of hindsight, would they still invade Iraq under
FIREFIGHTING is dangerous enough without the added threat of yobs attacking fire crews. But sadly it seems the threat of violence has become part and parcel of a fire crew's everyday life. It is getting so bad that now a poster campaign showing a seriously
RACING Santander have confirmed an interest in Jared Borgetti, but have warned Wanderers that they have other irons in the fire. The Spanish club's president, Francisco Pernia, has targeted the 32-year-old Mexican striker, who appears to be on his way
I felt that I must respond to the letter published in the Bolton Evening News on the July 21 that accused the Council's refuse collectors of emptying the green boxes into the green bins and emptying both into the same refuse wagon. Our refuse collectors
A MOTORIST was badly hurt when he was dragged across the road by his car as he pumped up a tyre. Paul Chan, aged 40, was working on the Vauxhall Cavalier at his home in Broadway, Farnworth, when he tried to move it down the drive. But he hit the accelerator
A YOUTH is pictured calmly carrying a large quantity of dring out of a store without paying. He was one of four youths who walked into Bar walked into Bargain Booze, in Darwen Road, Bromley Cross. Once he was laden with alcohol, one of the youths held
SAM Allardyce's pledge to spend big in his search for a striker has put him on the trail of Red Star Belgrade's giant hit man, Nikola Zigic. The Wanderers boss checked out the 6ft 8 ins Serbian star on Wednesday night and could be about to join a host
A HARD-HITTING campaign has been launched to stop yobs who attack firefighters as they deal with blazes. The move follows a recent rise in the number of attacks on firefighters. This year, thugs have already struck on 23 occasions, compared to 20 for
A 51-YEAR-OLD man has denied murdering Radcliffe farmer William Kenyon. Peter John Grass, of Higher Spen Moor Farm Cottage, on Bury and Bolton Road, Radcliffe, appeared at Manchester Crown Court yesterday. He is accused of shooting Mr Kenyon, aged 50
FILMING in London of the critically acclaimed Brick Lane novel written by Bolton author Monica Ali has been cancelled because of opposition from the Bangladeshi community. Bangladeshi leaders in the Brick Lane area of Shoreditch say the cancellation
STAFF at Bolton Aquarium were called upon to help a major London museum by contributing a rare species called the Four-eyed fish. The Horniman Museum, in South London, is to display more than 100 species of fish in replica habitats from across the
I am formerly from Tottington now Northampton and I am trying to locate an old school friend Michael Christopher Ward (b. 1951-2). We were both students at Bacup and Rawtenstall until 1966, when I left to attend The Royal Manchester College of Music.
I have been trying to track and trace Alex Vose, who will be around 67 years old. Alex grew up in Pike Road and we used to play out together with Billy Duncalf (now a dentist in Bromley Cross). He was at Sunning Hill School until around 1953 or 54,
DEEP in the bowels of Bolton Town Hall are thousands of dried and pressed flowers, seeds, fruits and plant fibres. They are part of the Bolton Museum and Art Gallery's herbarium which is not on public display but is used by experts and for school and
BOLTON'S finest comedy songwriter Bob Williamson has finally bowed to pressure from fans and this week released a CD of his greatest works. Born, Bred and Buttered, released on Boffo Records, includes classic tracks such as Funky Higgins, Hollands
WANDERERS have followed up their price freeze on season tickets by pegging the cost of matchday admission next season. The fees for club membership, which offers supporters tickets for all games at the low category price plus priority access to match
TOP nights out in the region. ACE OF CLUBS, One Central Street, Manchester. Northern Lights 9 with DJs Richard Warbuton and Rob Barr Sunday, May 28, 10pm to 3am Admission £5 advance / £7 on the door www.aceofclubspresents.co. uk. BAR BASE, St
The Last Tango, August 17-18 at The Library Theatre in Manchester. The Last Tango is a rare chance to experience a musical in creation. This production, by Manchester Library Theatre, is created as work-in-progress by people from Young Music Theatre
Probably the biggest thing to come out of Devon since Cornwall, Muse play the MEN Arena on Saturday, November 11. They recently returned to the spotlight after a long absence, having spent most of 2005 writing and recording their new album, Black Holes
James Morrison plays the Late Room, Manchester, on Monday, July 31. SINGER-songwriter James Morrison, aged 21, has recently been turning heads all over the music industry, and with good reason. His soulful, inspiring voice and reputation as a stunning
Stipe play The Moses Gate, Farnworth, on August 4 According to Google, Stipe, the definitive REM tribute band, are the most popular UK tribute band on the internet. Fresh from a visit to Belgium to headline a festival, Stipe will bring hits and memories
NOW that the sunshine's out, plenty of new bands are being hailed as the sound of the summer. But for the real sunshine factor, catch The Bees on July 30. The band have been happily hovering under the radar for four years, making the albums they want
Line-up in full. Band in the Park Saturday, July 29, Leverhulme Park, 2 to 8pm. Free admission. 2pm Appease 2.55pm The Watchers 3.45pm Islands Lost At Sea 4.35pm Minions of Jeffrey 5.30pm To The Bones 6.25pm Nero 7.20 pm Out of
The Young Bands Showcase is taking place on Friday, August 4, at the Phoenix Centre, Bark Street, from 7pm to 11pm. Admission is free. Cardinal Saviour Why do you think the Showcase is important for Bolton? The Showcase gives people a chance to experience
The Metal Showcase is this Sunday at the Soundhouse, Ash Street, from 6.30pm to 11pm. Free admission. It seems all the bands playing the Metal Showcase were too noisy to hear our calls for a chat!
The Acoustic Showcase is this Saturday at the Dog and Partridge, Manor Street, from 2pm to 11pm. Free admission. James Donnelly Why should people come and see you? I'm devilishly handsome! But seriously, the acoustic event shows off songwriting,
The Punk Showcase is on August 7 at The Alma Inn, Bradshawgate, from 6.30pm to 11pm. Admission is free. The Emos Are you nervous about playing the Showcase? Not really, we don't take ourselves seriously to the point of getting nervous. We just
The Showcase Finale is at the Albert Halls, Victoria Square, on Thursday, August 10 (6.45pm to 11pm. Admission £4. Our Fold What are you looking forward to at this year's Showcase? I'm mostly looking forward to playing at the Albert Halls for the
The Electronica Showcase is on August 8, Number 15, Churchgate from 6.30pm to 11pm. Admission is free. Pagan Wanderer Lu Are you nervous about playing the Showcase? Not really. I'm nervous that people won't come along to the Electronica Showcase
The Showcase kicks off with seven bands performing at Leverhule Park on Saturday from 2pm to 8pm. And admission is free!To The Bones What are you looking forward to at this year's Showcase? Greetings, Boltonians and friends alike. This year my cosmic
CHRIS Casper wants to bring the fans flooding back to Gigg Lane this season with his own brand of fantasy football. The Shakers chief had already pledged a more attractive brand of action after recruiting attack-minded personnel such as Andy Bishop and
Quinton Fortune has been handed the number 17 shirt after joining Wanderers on a 12-month contract this week. Fellow new boys Abdoulaye Meite, and Idan Tal will wear the number 5 and 23 respectively next season. The numbers 3, 10, 13, 16 and 19 are
THE funeral of a police motorcyclist who died in a crash in Bolton was attended by dozens of family, friends and colleagues. Allan Shaw, aged 33, was taking part in a training exercise when he crashed at Crompton Way, Astley Bridge, last Wednesday.
THE endless days of the traditional long summer holidays are often dreaded by parents of restless children. They have to keep them occupied especially if the weather is bad and then there is the worry about the cost. But the days can be filled without
TWO teenagers have appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a pensioner from Little Hulton. Jonathan Buckley, aged 19, of no fixed address, and a 16-year-old girl who cannot be named for legal reasons, are accused of causing the death of Sam
OLD Links duo Jack Mullard and Doug Botterill raced away with the Bolton Golf Association Seniors' Trophy at Chorley last week. The pair shot an excellent 45 points to win the overall prize. The best score in the 55-65 age group went to Roland Dootson
NEVILLE Jameson captured his seventh Regent Park Club Championship when he denied club captain Mike Brewder in a tense final. The 2005 BGA champion won by just one hole to retain his title, going ahead at the 17th in what proved the decisive hole in
Bolton Golf Association clinched their place in the Lancashire Scratch League Final for the second successive year with a crushing 6-1 defeat of old rivals Fylde at Fairhaven last weekend. Bolton made it three wins in a row after they previously demolished
A BUSINESSMAN who battled through a deprived childhood to become one of Bolton's top entrepreneurs has been hailed by Prince Charles as a shining example of the work done by The Prince's Trust. Lee Bevan, who runs Leapfrog Computers in School Street
BOLTON Community College and Bolton Sixth Form College could be created on a split site, it has been revealed. Instead of housing the town's two main colleges on a single "showpiece" centre, education chiefs are considering locating it in both the
THE third Bolton Music Showcase begins on Saturday with the promise that this year's event will be bigger and better than ever. Jazz and electronica music is being added to the established acoustic, metal, punk and young bands events. The Showcase
PLANS to base police officers closer to their beats have been unveiled. Police and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be given bases in schools, libraries and community centres across Bolton. It will strengthen their links with their local
Upon the recent news that a friend was proposed to on a post-it note, it seems fair to assume that modern times have killed the romantic proposal stone dead. Exhaustive research suggests that this is how it really goes: The Gentle Persuasion: Some
TO many adults it may sound like something out of a sci-fi film but today's youngsters are at the mercy of cyber-bullies. In fact, so serious has this now become that the Government has just issued tough new guidelines to counteract it, including threatening
I am writing in response to the recent coverage in the Bolton Evening News concerning bus services in the town centre. While the Passenger Transport Authority is not against the bus operators competing with each other, the situation which has developed
WITH regard to the Mortfield Lodges, the council is right to allow public access. Half a million pounds of public money was spent in millennium year to refurbish this valuable amenity, and allow it to be enjoyed by the public. No incidents of vandalism
I really do despair sometimes with the infighting and political nitpicking that our councillors go in for, just to score cheap points against each other (Bolton Evening News Letters, "Packaging does not help the planet", July 25). A charge for plastic
A MASSIVE haul of alcohol has been seized from children as young as 12, despite recent crackdowns on off-licences selling drink to those aged under 18. It is worrying when children who are not even teenagers can access so much alcohol. The police conclude
I WOULD just like to say how much I agree with Stephen Bryan's letter in Friday's edition about the holiday system as it used to be. Other points are that, by the time the schools break for holidays, it's virtually a month after the longest day, so
I JUST wondered why there are no places for this year's student nurses? I am sure over the last couple of years I've read articles in local papers saying Bolton has welcomed nurses from such countries as the Philappines, Poland and Nigeria. How far
In the edition of Monday, July 24, there were two stories, side by side, about two famous people with Bolton connections. One was Sir Ian McKellen, who was described as a "former Bolton School pupil" at the beginning of the article. The other, McFly
CHARITY champions are calling on people to show their support for the region's main cancer treatment centre, The Christie Hospital. The Manchester hospital is hosting a 10 kilometre evening stroll through Tatton Park, Cheshire, later this year to raise
Lancashire Road Club rider Paul Shallicker sprinted to second place in the Liverpool Century Road Race on Sunday, behind pro rider James Williamson. Craig Battersby was in the initial break and finished 12th. In the supporting race Adrian Lawrence took
BOLTON League and Association fixtures for the weekend. TOMORROW League: Walkden v Astley Bridge; Farnworth v Egerton; Horwich v Farnworth SC; Heaton v Greenmount; Bradshaw v Kearsley; Little Lever v Tonge; Eagley v Westhoughton. Assocation: Atherton
Abdoulaye Meite could join fellow summer signings Idan Tal and Quinton Fortune in the Wanderers squad for tomorrow's friendly at Derby (ko 3pm). The Ivory Coast international, who joined Wanderers from Marseille two weeks ago, has been training with
UNION bosses at the Royal Bolton Hospital say they are prepared to hold a ballot on industrial action in a bid to protect patient services. Senior UNISON members say they are horrified at plans for £8 million worth of cuts at the hospital. They have
THE decision on the future of baby and children's services at the Royal Bolton Hospital has been delayed by three months. Regional health bosses were due to make an announcement before the end of September about which three hospitals in the Greater
