25 YEARS AGO

MR Heath's nerve is unbroken by the narrowness of his dramatic Common Market victory in Parliament. He will carry on with legislation to take Britain into Europe. The Bill was given its second reading last night by only eight votes. A total of 309 Tories and Liberals voted for the Bill: 301 voted against it.

50 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News, February 18, 1947

CHILDREN on holiday this week have had a hard choice to make, seemingly. As cinemas don't open until 4pm, attendance at the first show has meant missing 'Dick Barton' at 6.45pm, and on the bus last night a group of children who had put Abbott and Costello before the 'special agent' were harsh in their criticism of the authority which had compelled them to this decision.

125 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News, February 17, 1872

TEETH, TEETH, TEETH

W.H. Sleigh, Sons, & Co., Dentists, 22, Lower Bridgeman Street, near the Baths, Bolton, and only one minute's walk from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Station, extract Teeth, without pain, under the influence of Nitrous Oxide, and supply Artificial Teeth on the Latest Improved Principle of Steam Pressure. One set, top or bottom, on the best Vulcanite, 30s, all warranted 12 months, and cannot be surpassed for efficiency, durability, and quality; also on Gold and Silver or other metals, from 5s per tooth. Teeth scaled or stopped. Bad-fitting or broken teeth remodelled or fixed on the shortest notice. Parents can arrange to have their Children's Teeth arranged or drawn at their own home by sending a note to Mr Sleigh, dentist, 22 Lower Bridgeman Street, near the Baths.

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