A RAMSBOTTOM woman died after she was hit by a car on the motorway after a crash near Rochdale yesterday morning. Jane Stanhope, aged 38, of Brookbottom Close, was killed after she had got out of her car following the crash on the M62 at Castleton. Mrs
MARK Fish and Colin Todd speak as one in the club v country debate . . . but is anybody listening? The player says he's as frustrated as his manager by the number of international calls that are threatening to keep him out of key games in the promotion
THE Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police David Wilmot has denied allegations of "millions of pounds" being wasted in the force. Mr Wilmot hit back after allegations police bosses had broken European law and ignored financial regulations while
IT was with some satisfaction we read in your paper the intention to commemorate the actions of the captain of the SS Carpathia, in rescuing survivors of the Titanic tragedy 1912. While careful research has gone into the history of Captain Rostron, the
A KINDHEARTED pensioner paid a heavy price for her generosity when a thief duped her and snatched her purse containing £25. Joyce Martin, aged 70, had been to play bingo with friends at Tonge Cricket Club. After leaving the club with a neighbour, Joyce
CHILDREN were left toyless after callous burglars stole everything from their after school club. The Kidzone club, for 5 to 11 year olds, at the United Reformed Church, Albert Road, Farnworth, was targeted on Wednesday night only two months after thieves
I AM trying to trace people who may have lived at 85 Venice Street, Bolton on or around 1915 (July). My grandfather, John Flood, came there from Ireland to join the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in Preston, to fight in World War One. After he came home
AN outraged official of the Bolton Wanderers' Disabled Supporters' Association has joined national calls for England soccer boss Glenn Hoddle to be sacked. It follows remarks in today's Times where Hoddle is quoted as saying that people born with disabilities
THE emotive language of your report on the widow who wished to mount a picture of her husband on his grave, and could not have a free choice of colour for the headstone, indicates considerable sympathy for her. Might I also ask for sympathy for the views
WORK will finally start next month on transforming Smithills Hall into a tourist attraction. Leisure chiefs will begin the massive task by restoring three rooms to their Victorian splendour. But they hope it will just be the first phase of a long-term
THE OCTAGON is Bolton's own. Two letters in BEN on January 26 criticise Bolton's very own live theatre. But the live theatre at the Octagon is alive and kicking. I saw Happy Days. An unlikely subject. The claustrophobic set helped reinforce the message
I WAS delighted to read of the forthcoming honour to Sir Arthur Rostron, hero of the Titanic rescue. A book was written by Sir James Bissett, then second officer on the rescue ship SS Carpathia, from notes he made about the disaster, which few others
I REPLY to the article New Deal Response BEN January 25). The real purpose of the government's New Deal is to push the long term un-employed into low paying rotten jobs under the threat of having their benefits stopped. Employers have signed confidentiality
Natural Friends is Britain's and, probably the world's, only dating agency for non-smoking singles. Founded in 1985, it now attracts between 275-300 new members every two months. Just think - a new love WITHOUT the lingering smell of Woodbine. Contact
RESULTS (January 25) Division One - Howcroft A 54 Dunscar Cons 65; Bills P/Timers 74 Lamb P 61; Clifton Walkers 57 Sweet Green T 53; Duke William 50 King William A 63. Division Two - Spread Eagle B 49 OLOL 49; Royal Oak A 59 Hawkers 52; Sweet Green T
THE AREA around Keswick is splendid walking country sandwiched between Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater and overlooked by Skiddaw mountain. I reached the town from Bolton via the M6, turning off at Junction 40 and following the A66. Snow was covering
BURY'S old guard are determined to spread the Shakers' notorious never-say-die spirit to Gigg Lane's new boys, writes NEIL BONNAR. With no money to spend, Bury's greatest weapon in their battle to survive in the First Division is their famous determination
AROUND seven years ago, Janet Aspinall saw her best friend die after a long and brave battle against breast cancer. Along with other close pals, Janet had nursed her friend for five years - right up until her death. "It devastated me," she says today,
I haven't seen my best friend Jack since 1973. I don't know why this is. Maybe he emigrated to Australia and forgot to tell me. Or maybe he's still around and thinks I'VE emigrated to Australia and forgotten to tell HIM. "All I know is that we've lost
Vocalist Paul is a well-known "face' on the local music scene and out and about most nights, trawling the clubs and pubs of the North West to listen to and 'guest' with local groups and musicians. He has become firm friends with many who value his support
YOU may kiss the bride...again. These words will accompany the nuptials of Lyn and Geoff Hennig when they tie the knot - for the second time. Lyn and Geoff originally married each other in 1990 but divorced, acrimoniously would be an understatement, three
AN amazing total of 800 new pub jobs have been created in Bolton in the past TWO years. And one employment expert says Bolton's entire economy is switching from manufacturing to leisure. The figure is set to rise as more pubs and bars are opened in the
A MAN had a lucky escape after plunging 20ft from scaffolding in Westhoughton. John Neill was working on the terraced house in Church Street when he fell yesterday. Paramedics administered first aid and the injured man was taken to casualty at the Royal
A MISSING Bolton schoolboy has been reunited with his family after he was spotted from his photo in last night's Bolton Evening News. Mehul Patel, aged 14, had not been seen by relatives since he left his Deane home for school three days before. But he
GOOD employers have nothing to fear from the Government's proposed Fairness at Work Bill, according to Bolton North-east MP, David Crausby. The Bill to assist the employment rights of millions of workers was announced in the House of Commons on Thursday
A COUNCILLOR is calling for an inquiry into a controversial planning application to be heard in public. Bolton Council turned down an application for a store to be set up at a garage off Crompton Way. An appeal has been put in which is due to be heard
I recently spent a week in the Royal Bolton Hospital's Women's Healthcare Unit on H3 ward. The care that I was given by Mr R Hopkins and his team of medical and nursing staff was second to none. From my first consultation, through all the preliminary
PER Frandsen believes life without the Laudrups will take its toll on Denmark's international prospects. The Wanderers midfield ace rubbed shoulders on the World Cup stage with Michael and Brian - the legendary international brothers - and wishes they
I AM organising a multicultural exhibition and craft day to take place at Haigh Hall on September 19, 1999. One of the aims of this event would be to encourage people to become more aware of the number of varied cultures there are in today's society,
RESULTS Week 13, (Toll Bar) - Victorians 37 Long Pull 39; Bay Horse 36 Brown Cow 34; Bridge Inn 44 Willie's Wanderers 31; Blazing Saddle 40 Albert Tosspots 20; Vic Taverners free week. P W L F A Pt DIFF Long Pull... 10 8 2 473 374 16 99 Bridge Inn...
IT seems footballer, Ryan Giggs has discovered a new way to fly the flag for Wales. An insider reveals that the Wales and Manchester United striker has just added the finishing touch to his luxurious home near Bolton - a Welsh crest painted onto the floor
QUIZ LEAGUE RESULTS (January 26). Plate Knockout Final - Howcroft Hustlers 58 Lever Bridge 45. Knockout Cup Final - Clifton Arms A 46 Wrights Arms 54. DATES TO NOTE. Tuesday, February 9 - Mastermind Final and Presentation to be held at the Clifton Arms
THE London Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 18, and it's hoped runners from the Bolton area will be taking part on behalf of Cancer Research Campaign, who called for 75 runners last October. Each runner will represent one year of scientific development
WE suppose it could be described as "blooming marvellous" - a web-site for Bolton's flower fanciers. The North of England Horticultural Society, organisers of the Harrogate Spring and Autumn Flower Shows, is launching its brand new Internet web-site on
AROUND seven years ago, Janet Aspinall saw her best friend die after a long and brave battle against breast cancer. Along with other close pals, Janet had nursed her friend for five years - right up until her death. "It devastated me," she says today,
BOLTON Conservative Counc Robert Horrocks today lost the final round of his slander action against Labour Ald. Peter Lowe over remarks made at a council meeting over four years ago. The House of Lords held that Mr Lowe was entitled to the defence of qualified
Music & dance Sunday CEILI Dancing with Michael Kierans, St Edmund's Church Hall, off Deansgate, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Monday BESSES Boys' Youth Band for boys and girls, beginners, 6pm, full band rehearsals, 7pm, Clarkes Hill, Prestwich, Tel: 0161 766 9407
