Stories for 17 May 2006
Accrington
A 33-YEAR-OLD man who had argued with his girlfriend engineered a night in police cells rather than go home and face the music. more...
A POLICEMAN has failed to save his job despite claiming he only drove while over the limit because his drink had been spiked. more...
A PUBLIC inquiry is set to decide the fate of a new out-of-town shopping centre which traders in Accrington have claimed will be the "death knell" for the town. more...
THE final phase in the refurbishment of Accrington's main shopping street will begin in July and council chiefs have pledged that the work will be completed in time for Christmas shopping. more...
Amateur Scene
LADYBRIDGE Crusaders U10 won the Lancashire FA six-a-side Charter Standard Clubs' Festival of Football. more...
BOLTON Lads Club won the Atherton Charity Cup after a penalty shootout against Leigh RMI. more...
Amir Khan: Latest News
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
Andy Payton
STEVEN Gerrard is the man who could lead England to World Cup glory. I believe he's that good. more...
Angela Kelly
HOW early should children be taught sex education? more...
HOW early should children be taught sex education? more...
KEITH Richards is a national treasure. The Rolling Stone falls out of a coconut tree on holiday in Fiji, suffers a brain haemorrhage, has surgery and within 24 hours is checking himself out of the hospital. more...
aHOW on earth can people retain any sort of facial character if they insist on having regular surgery to look like clones? more...
IT'S excellent news that the weekly bin collections are to be reinstated. more...
HOW much longer is the Government going to leave the bill for cleaning up in the wake of travellers' camps to local residents? more...
LIKE many Beatles' fans of long-standing did, I could never bring myself to completely condemn Sir Paul McCartney for originally falling for his now wife Heather Mills. more...
Athletics Round-Up
BOLTON athlete Tom Lancashire continued his incredible early season form when he ran Europe's fastest 800m of the season. more...
Blackburn
POLICE called to a Blackburn address saw a man climbing out of a first floor bedroom window before running off. more...
AN EIGHTIES disco is being held for the second year running in memory of a Blackburn woman who died after a brave fight against breast cancer. more...
THOUGHTLESS vandals are doing East Lancashire Hospice out of vital revenue by destroying banners advertising their charity events. more...
A POLICEMAN has failed to save his job despite claiming he only drove while over the limit because his drink had been spiked. more...
BLACKBURN College has launched a range of new courses for public sector employees. more...
Bolton News
A £40 MILLION scheme to transform part of Bolton town centre has been unveiled. more...
A BOLTON man and a teenager have been arrested by detectives investigating the death of a cyclist in a hit-and-run accident. more...
A MAN has denied raping two former girlfriends. more...
The company running The Swan hotel in Bolton town centre is facing a winding up hearing. more...
HOSEPIPE bans are not likely to be introduced in Bolton despite the country suffering the its most serious water shortage crisis in a century. more...
CAMPAIGNING residents fighting plans to build two wind turbines on farmland in Edgworth made their presence felt yesterday when a government inspector called to view the proposed site. more...
A 34-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to a community order for speeding off from the scene of a car crash. more...
SCHOOL governors have been suspended at a Bolton secondary school because of its mounting debts. more...
A Bricklayer's holiday in Spain ended with him being arrested at the airport on his return to England. more...
DEVELOPERS should be allowed to demolish an imposing pre-war house regarded as the jewel in the crown of Smithills, a hearing has been told. more...
AN inquest into the death of an 18-year-old man knocked down by a police car on its way to a 999 callhas been scheduled for July nearly three years after the tragedy. more...
A DISTINCTIVE church has been saved from ruin thanks to a £137,000 grant from English Heritage. more...
WHITEHALL chiefs have confirmed that Bolton Primary Care Trust's boundaries will not be altered as part of a national reshuffle. more...
THE coroner's office in Bolton is trying to trace the relatives of a man who was found dead at his home. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
THE future of the town centres within Bolton borough is to be the subject of a consultation exercise. more...
THE future of Westhoughton Youth Drop-in Centre looks in doubt after the town council voted to withdraw funding. more...
A FORMER dentist who received a life-saving heart transplant 10 years ago is urging dentists to display organ donor leaflets in a bid to get more Bolton people to sign up to the transplant register. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A DRIVER claims he has been given his third parking fine in Bolton despite displaying his disabled badge each time. more...
HUNDREDS of green-fingered school children in Bolton are getting involved in a national flower-growing competition. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
Boxing Updates
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
BOLTON Lads Club's new class of boxers continued their learning curve on a tough night of action at Park Hall in Charnock Richard. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
Burnley
THE aunt of a woman found dead after going missing for six weeks today issued an emotional appeal for information about her final hours and said: "We can't rest until we know how she died." more...
IT'S said where there's muck there's brass, and now one East Lancashire company is proof with a scheme to turn used chip fat into fuel for cars. more...
BEST-SELLING author Bill Bryson today gave his backing to multi-million pound plans to transform Burnley's historic Weavers' Triangle. more...
Happy couple Carol-Ann and Brian Smith made history yesterday when they became the first couple to get married on Ward 12 at Burnley General Hospital. more...
COUN Mohammed Najib will today become Burnley's first citizen. more...
THE Friends of Burnley Wood community group has won a £1,000 grant to encourage youngsters to take more exercise. more...
Bury News
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
Business Headlines
ONE of the most prestigious dates on the Bolton and Bury business calendar is fast approaching. more...
BOLTON Council is supporting new creative businesses by offering 15 low cost business units for rent. more...
DISCOUNT DIY retailer GlynWebb has been sold. more...
ONE of Europe's largest flower bulb exporters hopes to see its UK market grow with the help of school pupils in Bolton. more...
HUNDREDS of small law firms throughout the country will face closure under proposals for the biggest reform of the legal aid system in 50 years and a local solicitor claims this is what the Government wants. more...
THE Royal Bank of Scotland is sponsoring the Business of the Year category in the Bolton Evening News and Bury Times Business Awards 2006. more...
THE Royal Bank of Scotland is sponsoring the Business of the Year category in the Bolton Evening News and Bury Times Business Awards 2006. more...
THE Royal Bank of Scotland is sponsoring the Business of the Year category in the Bolton Evening News and Bury Times Business Awards 2006. more...
TRAVEL agency employee Janet Whittingham got her skates on at the chance to meet an ice rink legend aboard the world's largest cruise ship. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
A BUILDING company has helped a local community to put the brakes on off-road bikers. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
Business News
IT'S said where there's muck there's brass, and now one East Lancashire company is proof with a scheme to turn used chip fat into fuel for cars. more...
THE first of the new stores attracted to Rawtenstall by the £33million transformation of the town centre are set to open by late 2007, the developers declared today. more...
Caroline Dutton
OUR hospitals have had a good pasting this week. Barely has the word NHS been uttered without being swiftly followed by "blunder", "debt-ridden" or "black hole". more...
Cars News
Millions of motorists use medicines which could impair their driving, according to the RAC Foundation. more...
Motorists are being warned about the costs of failing to check their oil on a regular basis. more...
Cd Reviews
Louie Vega produced this Luisito Quintero collection of afrobeat, bossa nova and jazz, and it is occasionally similar to the Grammy award-winning DJ's Latin-influenced house productions. more...
Chorley Cc News
Chorley skipper Michael Critchley has blasted the attitude of his players after two poor performances at the weekend. more...
Chorley Fc News
Chorley FC are looking for new cash backers after local tycoon Trevor Hemmings cut his sponsorship of the club. more...
Chorley News
Bolton Wanderers' communications chief Paul Holliday, from Coppull, has tackled a big problem to turn his life around. more...
A Chorley granny is about to formally preach what she has been practising. more...
A once in a lifetime opportunity could be won by one local band in our great Local Heroes competition, officially launched today. more...
A US-style retirement community is to be built in Buckshaw Village, providing more than 200 homes for the elderly. more...
Plans for a new health centre next to Friday Street, Chorley, are to go on view to patients and members of the public from 3pm-7pm on Wednesday, June 7. more...
The sky really is the limit for a group of students who have won a trip of a lifetime to the NASA space camp. more...
Drinkers will be raising their glasses to Chorley's newest bar, Wetherspoon's The Sir Henry Tate, when it opens next Monday. more...
An "inspirational" Chorley teacher has reached the North West finals of The Teaching Awards. more...
Brindle Parish Council has just appointed its youngest chairman in its 112-year history. more...
Chorley's new mayor for the year was officially sworn into office last night and welcomed by members of the borough council. more...
A former children's home looks set to be razed to the ground to make way for a new children's home. more...
A well-loved photographer who has documented mayoral events for more than two decades was given a surprise send-off after stepping down from the unofficial role. more...
Now there's food for thought... A Chorley town centre bar-restaurant has brought in a top psychologist in a bid to restore the art of conversation over the dinner table. more...
Church
Vandals have damaged fence panels outside a house in West Crescent, Church, after kicking them as they walked past. more...
Clarets News
CLARETS defender Michael Duff is relishing the chance to pit his wits against some of the world's best players as he prepares to join the Northern Ireland squad for their trip to America. more...
Clayton-Le-Dale News
TV GARDENER Charlie Dimmock was the first of what organisers hope will be up to 12,000 visitors to the Ribble Valley's first garden festival. more...
Colne
CAMPAIGNERS have told of their disappointment after a council signalled that houses could be built on Gib Hill. more...
Comedy
Do you have fond memories of frozen Jubblies, snake belts, Spangles and tin baths? If so, get along to Chorley for the Buzz Hawkins Standing Up for the Bradshaws 2006 tour on May 19. more...
Do you have fond memories of frozen Jubblies, snake belts, Spangles and tin baths? If so, get along to Chorley for the Buzz Hawkins Standing Up for the Bradshaws 2006 tour on May 19. more...
Cricket Round-Up
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
ENGLAND'S Ashes success has led to an upsurge in interest in cricket, and one local club has reacted by staging an introductory course for young cricketers. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
Darwen
A 25-YEAR-OLD former Darwen mother has died of a suspected drug overdose in a Blackpool hostel. more...
Edgworth News
INSPECTORS carried out a site visit as part of the public inquiry into the proposed contruction of two 95ft wind turbines on the moors above Edgworth. more...
Editor'S Comment
TODAY we learn that Lancashire's highly-rated ambulance service is to be merged with neighbouring Cheshire, Cumbria, Merseyside and Greater Manchester to form a North West-wide ambulance service. more...
TODAY we learn that Lancashire's highly-rated ambulance service is to be merged with neighbouring Cheshire, Cumbria, Merseyside and Greater Manchester to form a North West-wide ambulance service. more...
Education
BLACKBURN College has launched a range of new courses for public sector employees. more...
Education News
SCHOOL governors have been suspended at a Bolton secondary school because of its mounting debts. more...
HUNDREDS of green-fingered school children in Bolton are getting involved in a national flower-growing competition. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
ONE of Europe's largest flower bulb exporters hopes to see its UK market grow with the help of school pupils in Bolton. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
Glenn Keeley
NO wonder people are describing tonight's Champions League final as the match of the season. more...
NO wonder people are describing tonight's Champions League final as the match of the season. more...
Haslingden
A DRUNK has been ordered to leave Haslingden and cried as a court was told it should save his life. more...
A Haslingden firefighter is swapping lifesaving for oven cleaning. more...
Health
THOUGHTLESS vandals are doing East Lancashire Hospice out of vital revenue by destroying banners advertising their charity events. more...
HEALTH experts today slammed a Government decision to merge Lancashire's top-rated ambulance service with "poor" neighbours. more...
THERE are more than 200 people in Lancashire who were born before the start of the First World War, the latest figures have revealed. more...
EAST Lancashire's struggling A&E service will suffer because of the shutdown of NHS call centres, a health watchdog warned today. more...
Health News
A FORMER dentist who received a life-saving heart transplant 10 years ago is urging dentists to display organ donor leaflets in a bid to get more Bolton people to sign up to the transplant register. more...
A DRIVER claims he has been given his third parking fine in Bolton despite displaying his disabled badge each time. more...
Jobs News
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
Lancashire
Lancashire folk are being asked to use water wisely as the worst drought for 30 years hits the South East of England. more...
HEALTH experts today slammed a Government decision to merge Lancashire's top-rated ambulance service with "poor" neighbours. more...
Lancashire League
DAVID Ormerod insists he has no regrets about joining Accrington Cricket Club. more...
Lancashire News
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
Lancs Gig Reviews
TV On The Radio are referred to as indie rock for terms of cataloguing convenience, but their music takes in roots, electronica, jazz and doo-wop, so the sell-out crowd were expecting something special from the New York five-piece. more...
Latest Sport
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
BOLTON athlete Tom Lancashire continued his incredible early season form when he ran Europe's fastest 800m of the season. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
Leigh Headlines
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
Letters
THE decision to refuse the Co-op store in Feniscowles, Blackburn, was the right decision. more...
WITH reference to Councillor Dave Smith's letter about the new Darwen Leisure Centre, could he please tell me why the new leisure centre will not have a sports hall, gym with keep fit facilities and new saunas and also a replacement Tower Room? more...
IT was refreshing to read Gemma Nolan's efforts (LET Letters) working Saturdays on the market. more...
I read with interest your article (Citizen, May 10) about smoke emissions, that have blighted Astley Village, from the fire training centre. more...
Re: Demonstration over duck shoot at Tower (Citizen, May 3). more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
BOLTON League and Association scoreboards are now available in .pdf format on this new link. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
FOUR Cross Cup matches were completed last night after being interrupted by rain on Sunday. more...
Local Sports Updates
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
A CAKE made by a Bolton bakery has helped to raise thousands of pounds for the British Red Cross. more...
Nelson
A DRUNKEN Liverpool fan beat up a Manchester United supporter in a pub and then turned on the licencee after his team got beaten, a court was told. more...
CAMPAIGNERS have told of their disappointment after a council signalled that houses could be built on Gib Hill. more...
News
The case of a community worker who was suing West Yorkshire Police, claiming racial discrimination, has been settled. more...
News About Local Jobs
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
THE new chairman of a Horwich training specialist has spoken of his determination to diversify the mix of training opportunities offered by the company. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
A SUPPLIER of reports and breifings for expert medical witnesses is celebrating after being given an award for its people development. more...
News About Local Schools
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
News From The Schools
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
A TOWERING sculpture created by an art student from the University of Bolton is up for sale at a Manchester exhibition for £14,995. more...
Other Sports
Two hundred runners took part Chorley Harriers' first race of four in the four-mile night series around Astley Village. more...
Adlington Rangers are through to the final of the North Lancs Shield after a fine 46-12 victory at Heysham. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Headlines
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
Prestwich Headlines
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
MEN who share their name with department store John Lewis are invited to take part in celebrations to mark the first birthday of the chain's Trafford Centre branch. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
Radcliffe Headlines
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
Ramsbottom
THE chairman of Ramsbottom's Area Board has stood down after seven years at the helm. more...
Rawtenstall
THE first of the new stores attracted to Rawtenstall by the £33million transformation of the town centre are set to open by late 2007, the developers declared today. more...
Ribblesdale League
LAST season, Ribblesdale Wanderers finished third bottom of the Veka Ribblesdale Senior League. more...
Rishton
VANDALS caused more than £500 damage at Rishton Methodist School after smashing four double-glazed windows. more...
Rounders Updates
CHOICES Youth Club are enjoying a fabulous start to their first season in the league. more...
Section A: Tue: Farnworth and District Vets v Daisy Hill CC A (E Barlow), Little Lever XI v Aspull Ladies XI (D Foulkes), Rupert Ladies A v Nationwide XI (B Moffat); Wed: Davies XI v Darcy Lever C&SC A (G Palmer), Walkden CC A v Darcy Lever C&SC B (M Draper)
Section B: Mon: Parceline Ladies v CC Ladies (J Anderton); Tue: Horwich RMI v Bradbury Ladies (D Perkin); Wed: ADM Flooring v Kwikdrinx (C Harrison); Thur: Rupert Ladies B v St Josephs SC (D Potter), Trafford EHS v CRS (P Ayres)
Section C: Mon: Church Hotel v Ladies Gaskell Ladies (P Atherton), Westside XI v Widdows Mason XI (R Seddon); Tue: Egerton Polar Ladies v Lower Pools (B Barton), Little Lever CC A v Adlington CC (M Harrison); Thur: Highfield XI Heaton Ladies A (J Pender)
Section D: Mon: Chorley Ladies Brierfield (D Foulkes); Tue: Hough Fold Ladies A&S Schofield (Builders) A (G Heaton), North House Ladies Apollo Ladies (H Cafferky); Wed: Crompton XI v FSCCC (Z Makin); Thur: Darcy Lever C&SC C v BRUFC (D Foulkes)
Section E: Mon: Coronado Ladies A v Little Lever CC B (B Barton); Tue: HBOS Ladies v Nicholsons (T Crook), Tonge Moor Ladies v Sharples Park (I Doddk); Wed: Redgate Ladies v Levers XI (R Seddon); Thur: Little Lever AFC A v Prices A (B Moffat)
Section F: Tue: Eagley CC v Bowling Green XI (L Duckworth); Wed: Church Inners v Adlington St Pauls (H Bradley), CS XI v Little Lever SC (B Barton), K2 Ladies v Knights XI (K Melling), Nationwide Imperial XI v Contract Services (S Prescott)
Section G: Mon: Hanson v Fox and Stork XI (I Taverner), Railway Ladies v Gemini (B Moffat); Tue: Farnworth CC v Lord Raglan Ladies (B Coleman), Jesters XI v BLGC (J Chamberlain); Thur: Starlight XI v Blackrod Ladies (D Buckley)
Section H: Mon: Rigbys Runners v Mytham Ladies (S McNulty); Wed: Capital Ladies v Eagley Pike Ladies (J Holden), Jacksons v AJs (M Brodie), OGT Ltd Ladies v Heaton CC (A George); Thur: Three Pigeons v Barren Ladies (S Dunion)
Section I: Wed: Victoria v Pure Asphalt (R Hamer), Varnish Industries v Blades Barbers (M Berry); Thur: Future XI v St Matthews (A Cain), MSJ v Daves Shoes (H Davies); open Westhoughton Central . more...
Section A:
Tue: Farnworth and District Vets v Daisy Hill CC A (E Barlow), Little Lever XI v Aspull Ladies XI (D Foulkes), Rupert Ladies A v Nationwide XI (B Moffat); Wed: Davies XI v Darcy Lever C&SC A (G Palmer), Walkden CC A v Darcy Lever C&SC B (M Draper)
Section B:
Mon: Parceline Ladies v CC Ladies (J Anderton); Tue: Horwich RMI v Bradbury Ladies (D Perkin); Wed: ADM Flooring v Kwikdrinx (C Harrison); Thur: Rupert Ladies B v St Josephs SC (D Potter), Trafford EHS v CRS (P Ayres)
Section C: Mon: Church Hotel v Ladies Gaskell Ladies (P Atherton), Westside XI v Widdows Mason XI (R Seddon); Tue: Egerton Polar Ladies v Lower Pools (B Barton), Little Lever CC A v Adlington CC (M Harrison); Thur: Highfield XI Heaton Ladies A (J Pender)
Section D: Mon: Chorley Ladies Brierfield (D Foulkes); Tue: Hough Fold Ladies A&S Schofield (Builders) A (G Heaton), North House Ladies Apollo Ladies (H Cafferky); Wed: Crompton XI v FSCCC (Z Makin); Thur: Darcy Lever C&SC C v BRUFC (D Foulkes)
Section E: Mon: Coronado Ladies A v Little Lever CC B (B Barton); Tue: HBOS Ladies v Nicholsons (T Crook), Tonge Moor Ladies v Sharples Park (I Doddk); Wed: Redgate Ladies v Levers XI (R Seddon); Thur: Little Lever AFC A v Prices A (B Moffat)
Section F: Tue: Eagley CC v Bowling Green XI (L Duckworth); Wed: Church Inners v Adlington St Pauls (H Bradley), CS XI v Little Lever SC (B Barton), K2 Ladies v Knights XI (K Melling), Nationwide Imperial XI v Contract Services (S Prescott)
Section G: Mon: Hanson v Fox and Stork XI (I Taverner), Railway Ladies v Gemini (B Moffat); Tue: Farnworth CC v Lord Raglan Ladies (B Coleman), Jesters XI v BLGC (J Chamberlain); Thur: Starlight XI v Blackrod Ladies (D Buckley)
Section H: Mon: Rigbys Runners v Mytham Ladies (S McNulty); Wed: Capital Ladies v Eagley Pike Ladies (J Holden), Jacksons v AJs (M Brodie), OGT Ltd Ladies v Heaton CC (A George); Thur: Three Pigeons v Barren Ladies (S Dunion)
Section I: Wed: Victoria v Pure Asphalt (R Hamer), Varnish Industries v Blades Barbers (M Berry); Thur: Future XI v St Matthews (A Cain), MSJ v Daves Shoes (H Davies); open Westhoughton Central . more...
ALL the scores
The Matchwinner Cup:
AJS Rigbys 169 Runners 126; Anderton XI 159 Freedom Ladies 171; Bolton Castle 192 Victory Reform Ladies 180; Impression Ladies 116(I) Fernhill Farm Stables 85; St Teresas 224 Prices B 132; The Victoria 118 Phoenix XI 152d; Tonge Fold XI 176 St Andrews XI 142v; Adlington Cricket Club 235 Cs XI 181; Crompton XI 225 The Bowling Green XI 234; Darcy Lever C&Sc A 88 Rupert Ladies A 94; Hanson 241 Davies XI 201; Highfield XI 193 Walkden Cricket Club A 148; Little Lever XI 141(I) St Josephs Sports College 104; Railway Ladies 191 Hbos Ladies 45; Redgate Ladies 139(I) Nicholsons 69; Starlight XI 192 Horwich RMI 214; The Brierfield 135 A&S Schofield (Builders) A 145. more...
ALL the scores more...
Rovers News
BLACKBURN midfielder Robbie Savage is backing Mark Hughes to land the players he needs to make Rovers a force in Europe next season. more...
Blackburn Rovers' striker Paul Dickov looks set to sign for his old club Manchester City on a free - possibly later this month. more...
Shrimps
MORECAMBE have sacked boss Jim Harvey - just a month short of the Ulsterman's 12th anniversary in the Christie Park hotseat. more...
GARRY Thompson could be heading into the Football League after Bury launched a bid to take him to Gigg Lane. more...
JIM Harvey says he is devastated by Morecambe's decision to sack him - a month short of his 12th anniversary as Christie Park boss. more...
JIM Harvey says he is devastated by Morecambe's decision to sack him - a month short of his 12th anniversary as Christie Park boss. more...
Soccer Headlines
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
Sport From Around The Area
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
Sport Tasters
AMBITIOUS Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman does not believe the two-year contract he has agreed is reward for taking the Reds back into the Football League. more...
CLARETS defender Michael Duff is relishing the chance to pit his wits against some of the world's best players as he prepares to join the Northern Ireland squad for their trip to America. more...
BLACKBURN midfielder Robbie Savage is backing Mark Hughes to land the players he needs to make Rovers a force in Europe next season. more...
Sporting Highlights
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
AMIR Khan's fight in Belfast on Saturday will still go ahead despite top of the bill Scott Harrison controversially pulling out of his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire. more...
Stanley News
AMBITIOUS Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman does not believe the two-year contract he has agreed is reward for taking the Reds back into the Football League. more...
ACCRINGTON Stanley captain Peter Cavanagh has turned detective in a desperate bid to find his brother's killer. more...
Tasters
ACCRINGTON Stanley captain Peter Cavanagh has turned detective in a desperate bid to find his brother's killer. more...
A DRUNK has been ordered to leave Haslingden and cried as a court was told it should save his life. more...
THOUGHTLESS vandals are doing East Lancashire Hospice out of vital revenue by destroying banners advertising their charity events. more...
THE aunt of a woman found dead after going missing for six weeks today issued an emotional appeal for information about her final hours and said: "We can't rest until we know how she died." more...
Theatre
PEOPLE looking to have a smile put on their face should roll up, roll up' to Blackburn's Witton Park. more...
PEOPLE looking to have a smile put on their face should roll up, roll up' to Blackburn's Witton Park. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
House Guest, Tyldesley Little Theatre. Runs until Saturday more...
Tv Reviews
MAYBE it was the effect of five weeks in the sun without proper drinking water but the islanders proved they'd totally lost it pardon the pun in last night's Lost. more...
Wanderers News
ANDY Johnson is the name in the frame as Sam Allardyce looks to add potency to his Premiership attack. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
THIERRY Henry versus Ronaldinho going head to head for the biggest prize in club football is a mouthwatering prospect for anyone looking for entertainment. more...
We Say
THE announcement of a new £40 million scheme for part of Deansgate is a massive boost to commercial confidence in the town centre. more...
What'S On
Do you have fond memories of frozen Jubblies, snake belts, Spangles and tin baths? If so, get along to Chorley for the Buzz Hawkins Standing Up for the Bradshaws 2006 tour on May 19. more...
Chorley's only regular comedy night, Comedy @ the Coachhouse, returns on June 3. more...
See legendary jockey Bob Champion at a sportsman's dinner in Chorley on June 8. more...
Do you have fond memories of frozen Jubblies, snake belts, Spangles and tin baths? If so, get along to Chorley for the Buzz Hawkins Standing Up for the Bradshaws 2006 tour on May 19. more...
Whitefield Headlines
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
A FORMER detective in the Flying Squad has become the new head of police in Bury. more...
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors have confirmed the signing of Cronulla and Australian centre, Phil Bailey, on a three-year contract. more...
You Say
I write in response to the "laughable" comments made by Cllr David Wilkinson in the Bolton Evening News, Friday, May 12, regarding the Westhoughton Youth Drop In Centre. more...
WITH identity fraud on the increase, it's nice to know we have people who care. more...
I am writing in response to the letter from T Ryder of Stoneclough (Bolton Evening News, May 15). more...
I am writing in response to the letter from T Ryder of Stoneclough (Bolton Evening News, May 15). more...
I am writing in response to the letter from T Ryder of Stoneclough (Bolton Evening News, May 15). more...
IN April 2004, I asked readers if they could throw any light on a bizarre report of a UFO seen over Madam's Wood, by four schoolboys January/February 1966. more...
The all-party, Home Affairs Select Committee of MPs, have suggested that judges should treat young robbers differently, if they have committed the crime in a group. more...
