From the Evening News, September 27, 1904: THE burglars who have been infesting the Bolton district for some time past are weekly leaving evidence of their nefarious practices.

The latest appears to be the rifling of the house of Mr J. Berry, Tonge Moor Road, on Sunday night last. While Mr Berry joined in the thanksgiving service at Tonge Moor Wesleyan Church, the burglars ransacked the house, throwing the contents of drawers about the rooms and taking away a quantity of jewellery, including a gold watch. Four suspicious-looking individuals had been parading the district during the afternoon and it is thought that these men have had something to do with the matter.

OHMY'S Circus and Variety Hippodrome, which has been in course of erection on the Wholesale Market for some weeks, will be opened on Monday next and Boltonians will again have the opportunity of witnessing the equestrian feats, familiar with this class of entertainment, which have been denied them for some years. The building, which is constructed of wood and has been built after the style of the Cirque, Paris, will have a cosy appearance on its completion and every care has been taken in its erection to ensure the comfort of visitors. The building will be brilliantly lighted with gas and electric lights and is expected to accommodate over two thousand people.

From the Evening News, September 27, 1954: THE East Lancashire road between Manchester and Liverpool is dangerous in the dark, say members of Worsley Council. They maintain that the road should be lit in the interests of speed with safety.

IN recognition of his services and contribution towards the maintenance of a consistently high standard of showmanship in the cinema industry, Mr Edgar Fielding, manager of the Lido Cinema, Bradshawgate, has now received the award of honorary life membership of the Kine Company of Showmen. This is a rare award among showmen, for only about 150 people hold it. Mr Fielding came to the Lido from the Plaza Cinema, Chorley, in January this year, but he has lived for 30 years in Bolton.

From the Evening News, September 27, 1979: GRACIE Fields, the Lancashire mill girl who sang her way into the hearts of millions, died at her Capri home today. She was 81. In 1934 she starred in the film "Sing As We Go" and one scene showed her marching with mill girls into the yard at the Denvale Spinning Company's mill on Union Road, Bolton. She sang the film's theme song to the accompaniment of the Besses o' th' Barn Brass Band.

COUNCIL spending cuts will lead to a major confrontation with Bolton public service unions, it was claimed last night. The grim forecast came during a long and heated debate at the council meeting which heralded the start of what will be a bitter clash of political opinion over Government-ordered cuts. Labour councillor Brian Iddon said the ruling Tories' policies for next year were a recipe for disaster.

From the Evening News, September 27, 1994: THE deputy leader of Horwich town council, Cllr Kevan Helsby, has welcomed the £40 million scheme to build a new Bolton Wanderers stadium in the town. Cllr Helsby, who also represents nearby Blackrod on Bolton Council, said the scheme would transform Horwich into a centre of regional importance.