TWO Chorley teenagers had a close shave at the weekend -- and all for charity! Sporting brothers Paul and Stuart Brown, aged 16 and 13, from Clayton-le-Woods, took part in a hair-raising stunt to raise funds for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation -- the charity
SUPER slimmer Rita Kemp from Chorley is celebrating after losing an amazing 117-and-a-half pounds in less than two years. Rita, 52, of Radburn Close, Clayton-le-Woods said: "I was a size 26 and used to weigh 19 stones 12 pounds - now I am a size 14 and
PUPILS were over the moon when an astronaut touched down at a Chorley school to talk to them. Former US astronaut Dr Don Leslie Lind, a member of the space shuttle Challenger team in April, 1985, has a long and distinguished history in the astronaut programme
CHORLEY Borough Council have assured businesses they will not be affected by further regeneration work of the town centre. The council insists it will be 'business as usual' during the pedestrianisation of Cleveland Street. The scheme will begin shortly
WANDERERS were further boosted today as two top stars pledged their futures to the club. There will be full details on our 1pm update
MICHAEL Ricketts made a flying start to his Wanderers career when he scored both goals in the reserves 2-2 pre-season friendly draw with Accrington Stanley. The oppurtunist strikes came on the eve of Ricketts joining up with the first-team for the tour
ARE you looking forward to the season's start? Or are you pessimistic about the chances of your heroes? Whatever your opinions, we want to know and the following questions will help us to complete a vox-pop for the annual pre-season supplement. 1) How
MAGICIANS and murderers, gallant knights and maidens fair feature in a production of A Legend of King Arthur at Turton Tower tonight and tomorrow. The Off the Ground Touring Theatre Company is staging this world premiere production. It has an international
ONE of Bolton's new councillors has hit back at claims that they have been left "powerless" since they were elected. The BEN reported yesterday that Tory Cllr Ansar Hussain had complained at a Bolton Council meeting that he had not been involved in the
GENEROUS volunteers from the Women's Royal Voluntary Service have presented a £10,000 gift to Leigh Infirmary for new equipment and refurbishments. The cash was raised by 30 volunteers who work at the WRVS shop at the hospital selling drinks and refreshments
THIEVES may be stealing rabbits from pet owners in Little Lever to use them in sickeningly cruel "sports", the RSPCA has warned. RSPCA volunteer Lindsay Bird, who has provided foster care for rabbits over the past seven years, is becomingly increasingly
THE spotlight may be on the Queen Mother's birthday celebrations but Bolton Council is looking to honour 100-year-olds closer to home. As London cleared up from a spectacular parade to commemorate the nation's most famous centenarian, the authority launched
The Boatyard Inn, Bolton Road, Hoghton ON a summer's evening, it's hard to beat the Boatyard Inn for the attractiveness of its location. Situated by the Leeds-Liverpool canal, looking out on the colourful narrowboats and with a view of the rolling hills
WANDERERS' first game of their USA tour has been called off, writes Bolton Evening News Chief Soccer writer Gordon Sharrock. Their scheduled opponents were to be Cincinnatti River Hawks, who have former Wanderers favourite John McGinlay in their side.
ATHERTON are out for revenge when they play in the Cross Cup final against Adlington on August 20th at Walshaw. They booked their place in their second successive final after hammering Elton by seven wickets and the Hygam Park club will rely heavily on
HAIGH COUNTRY PARK, Wigan. Family fun at Haigh Country Park. What a great way to keep the children occupied this summer. Open air theatre productions. Friday July 28, Pendle Productions presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Tickets adults £3.75, children
EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bury. For more information ring 0161-764 7790. TATE GALLERY, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Ring 0151 702 7400 WHITWORTH ART GALLERY, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. The Times of Our Lives. A stunning series of
Musical nights THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. Friday July 28, Stacey Grant, female vocalist. For details of all events ring Bolton 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury Road, Bolton. Live bands Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm. Ring Bolton 523855
BETWEEN CENTRAL AND NORTH PIERS, Blackpool. Aerobatic aces the Red Arrows are set to top the bill on Sunday July 23 at the "Blackpool with Altitude" Skyshows. The Red Arrows are just one of the free to watch skyshows lined up for spectators. From 9.30am
ENVIRONMENTAL Health chiefs will pull the plug on the One Big Sunday event if it is too noisy. Officers will be monitoring the noise level at the concert in Moss Bank Park. And if it exceeds 65 decibels, they will have the power to order organisers to
FLOWER sellers accused of making money out of sick babies in Bolton have ceased trading following a Charity Commission probe. Bolton businessman Robert Kinley, whose firm Petals sold blooms to customers in pubs and restaurants throughout the North-west
AS the chords rang round the chapel, mourners both young and old, broke out in tearful song. It was their emotional tribute and farewell offering to young biker Wayne Newman, who was killed in an horrific smash last Wednesday. Wayne, aged 24, suffered
BOLTON MARKET, Ashburner Street. adjacent to Moor Lane Bus Station. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat. Sunday fleamarket. Ring 336825. MARKET HALL, Knowsley Street. A cast iron glass-roofed Victorian market hall with specialist shops and market stalls.
ASK any child what they wanted most and what would they choose? This was the question put to Gambian pupils invited over from Africa to Chorley's Southlands High School to build up links and discuss the various cultural and social differences between
A CHORLEY mother has branded conditions at Astley Park's pets' corner as "horrible". Carol Charnley, of Cottage Fields, Chorley, claimed conditions for rabbits and guinea pigs are upsetting and that the animals in poor condition. "We went up with the
A CHORLEY woman has notched up a commendable 15 years voluntary service. But now Betty Swancott -- a well known face at the Women's Centre, Clifford Street -- has decided to hand over the reins. One of the founding members, Betty took up the co-ordinators
A BOLTON pensioner has been told he faces a 60-week wait to see a consultant about cataracts on his eyes. And health bosses have admitted Mr Christopher Brett is not the only patient who faces waiting a year or more for appointments. Now Mr Brett, who
TAKING part in the Black Forest Teenager Games, Chorley Harriers' Katie Ingram won the mountain race. Running against other UK and East European runners, she led from start to finish in the two mile uphill race. Afterwards Katie said: "I was really nervous
MISSING out on a £1 million television prize has not dented Ismail Seedat's confidence in what he believes is a winning business idea. As reported earlier this week, Ismail did not win when he and 14 other hopefuls pitched their Internet ideas on Channel
Michael is pictured receiving his awards from Sir John Cassel AN electronics technician at Matra BAe Dynamics, Lostock, has a date next year in South Korea. Michael Cunliffe, aged 19, will represent the UK at the International Youth Skills Competition
LET'S celebrate -- that was the theme of a special music day for Bolton youngsters. And celebrate they did by singing, making music, dancing and marching. It was third annual music day organised by Bolton Music Service and 150 youngsters with special
A SECRET sex support group set up to help married men attracted to other men was postponed - on the eve of its launch. Callers flooded a helpline set up in Bolton to help married men struggling with their sexuality. Details of the support group's secret
CHILDREN aged between five and 14 from all over Bolton can enjoy six action-packed weeks of fantastic summer fun in Bolton Leisure Centres. An impressive range of sports and activities will be on offer to youngsters throughout the summer holidays. There
A MAJOR jobs reshuffle at Bolton's Guide Dogs for the Blind Centre has sparked "uncertainty" among staff. Bosses announced sweeping changes earlier this week -- but they stress it is not all bad news for Bolton. Despite admitting that 18 jobs are "at
COUNTRY Joe Macdonald is a living legend. His performance at the Woodstock festival in 1969 is a testament to the power of the singer/songwriter. One guy armed with just an acoustic guitar on stage in front of hundreds of thousands of people...and winning
AMBITIOUS Leigh know they can't afford any slip-ups when they encounter resurgent Oldham on Sunday. The Centurions have twice produced a demolition job over table-topping Dewsbury Rams but must now reproduce that form in the Northern Ford Premiership
WHAT a particularly interesting photograph this is. Many of you may recognise the building at the back as the Jolly Crofters pub, Chorley Old Road, Horwich, at the junction with Chapel Lane, but it is the partly demolished row at the front which is particularly
From the Evening News, July 21, 1975 MORE than 1,000 school-leavers have been chasing 400 jobs in the North-west coalfield this summer. And many of the applicants have had higher than normal educational qualifications in a year when jobs have been hard
HAIRDRESSING Fundraiser to raise money for the Hope Hospital Kidney Patients Association. Sunday July 23, Hamiltons Hairdressers, 482 Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, Bolton from 10am to 5pm. Book an appointment now for a cut £10, blow-dry, £10, cut and
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. PALACE THEATRE, Manchester. Postman Pat takes to the stage in an all new show suitable for ages two to seven. Pat is joined by well loved characters including Jess the Cat, Peter Fogg, Mrs Goggins and Major
MEN ARENA, Manchester. Monday October 23 and Tuesday October 24, Robbie Williams. Friday, Nov 3, Iron Maiden, tickets £20. Saturday, Nov 25, Tom Jones, tickets £25.50 and £22, starts 8pm. Fri, Dec 15, Five, tickets £18.50, starts 7.30pm and Mon, Dec 18
VARIOUS BOLTON PARKS, Sounds on Sunday Brass Band Concerts. All bands will play between 2pm and 4pm. Admission free. Sunday July 23, Tyldesley Brass Band will play in Moss Bank Park. Sunday July 30, Eaton's Farnworth Band will play in Central Park, Farnworth
FESTIVAL OF SUMMER WALKS, walking event all over Britain this summer. Organised by the Ramblers' Association, runs from August 19 to August 28. There's a Bolton walk on August 19, Winter Hill, 2pm, Colliers Road/Longshaw Ford Road junction, five miles
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun noon to 5pm. Adm free. You Looking At Me, exhibition by Tom Hackney, runs to August 6. Ring 0161 831 7454. ASTLEY CHEETHAM ART GALLERY, Trinity Street, Stalybridge. Open Mon to
CLIFTON ARMS, Newport St, Bolton, Mondays. BAND ON THE WALL, Mcr. THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury. Saturday August 5, Roy Bailey, passionate, political folk music from Roy Bailey. On stage 8pm, tickets £6, concessions £4. Ring 0161 761 2216. BUXTON
THE family of an Oasis fan killed on the motorway has appealed for a mystery car driver to come forward. Police believe an unidentified car was being driven just behind a Peugeot which was in collision with Bryn Daniel Thorpe, aged 19, on the M61 on Saturday
THE Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton's "Gift of Life Appeal" was also a sign of hope for one Bolton woman who was at a big town hall launch yesterday. For among the sports stars and personalities there to give a kick start to Cllr Alan and Denise Wilkinson's
THE bus driver involved in the death of 19-year-old Emma Waters spoke of his shock and horror when he realised he had run her over. Edward Terry said he had " caught a fleeting glimpse" of a figure running near to the side of his bus and claimed he was
Sports shop owner Joan Salter talks to rangers, from left, Dave Gregson, Aron Murphy and Christopher Key THEY are called The Farnworth Community Rangers -- but they should really be known as the Farnworth Stepping Stone Crew. The rangers -- welcomed by
AN Atherton mother who let her four daughters persistently play truant from school will become one of the first people in the region be given lessons on how to be a better parent. Mary Green, of Everest Road, Hag Fold, will be sent on special courses
GOVERNORS at a Blackrod primary school have told Education Secretary David Blunkett he should have shut down Scot Lane End School. A letter to Mr Blunkett from the chairman of governors at Blackrod Primary School Mrs Sharon Scull was read out at a Bolton
THE staff at High Lawn "work very hard for the school and its children". Their policy is "if we can manage it, and it benefits the children, we take part" and it is a policy that seems to be paying off. The school, which runs football, netball, rounders
THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432 2117. DUCIE BRIDGE, Corporation St, Mcr, 0161 834 1006. FROG AND BUCKET, Oldham St, Mcr, 0161 236 9805. IGUANA, Manchester Road, Chorlton, 0161
