Stories for 3 May 2006
Accrington
AN Accrington firm has scored contracts to supply furniture to some of the country's best known football clubs including the new Wembley. more...
A COUPLE having a quiet drink were both injured after trouble erupted in an Accrington pub, a court was told. more...
HYNDBURN Council has announced plans to rebuild the Oakhill Park bandstand almost two years after it was destroyed by arsonists. more...
RESIDENTS of the Spring Hill area of Accrington are being urged to help make it a better place to live. more...
Angela Kelly
THE local elections are held tomorrow when people in Bolton choose the latest round of local councillors. But do you care? more...
THE local elections are held tomorrow when people in Bolton choose the latest round of local councillors. But do you care? more...
VETERAN TV presenter Anna Ford has retired from her BBC presenting job, accusing the BBC of ageism. more...
MOST people didn't know what a metatarsal was, never mind care, until the past few years. more...
IT'S a pity that the announcement of such a useful new £5.9 million health centre at St Aidan's Church hall in Crompton Way in Bolton has spelt the end for the playgroup there. more...
THE John Prescott saga was always destined to get messy, but it has also provided several laughs for much of the population. more...
IT'S probably a generational assessment, but what do glamorous young women like Kate Moss see in druggie singer Pete Doherty? more...
"LOVING neglect" is to blame, apparently, for millions of middle-class children underperforming at school because parents are too soft. more...
HER life may now be divided between London and Los Angeles but Sixties supermodel Twiggy's roots lie firmly . . . in Bolton! more...
HER life may now be divided between London and Los Angeles but Sixties supermodel Twiggy's roots lie firmly . . . in Bolton! more...
Bacup
ITEMS worth £370 were stolen from a house in Bankside Lane, Bacup, after a window was forced open. more...
Bands In Profile
YOUNG people today are demonised for a host of reasons, but singer Richard Ashcroft believes that he could help. He tells Kat Dibbits about why music is more powerful than politics. more...
Barnoldswick
A BARNOLDSWICK band is launching a bid for stardom after winning a national competition. more...
Betting Tips
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
Blackburn
PRIME Minister Tony Blair said that Labour was still the party of high moral values during a visit to Blackburn. more...
A BEST-SELLING Lancashire author is coming to Blackburn to be grilled about her work. more...
A MODERN day Romeo and Juliet story shot in Blackburn and dealing with forbidden love across the racial divide is to open at cinemas this week. more...
A VIOLENT and "jealous," ex-con who smashed his rival's cheekbone in a "love triangle" attack weeks after his release from jail is behind bars for two and a half years. more...
An internet design company owned by a former Blackburn College student has won a top prize for the second year running. more...
AN 11-year-old victim of an indecent assault was left unable to sleep, failed exams and was traumatised by the attack, a court was told. more...
Blackburn Hawks
BLACKBURN Hawks' season came to a disappointing end as they were knocked out by Cardiff Devils in the English Cup semi-final. more...
Bolton News
A CHARITY trek which would have taken Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce to Mount Everest has been called off because of civil unrest in Nepal. more...
THE case against a schoolboy accused of raping a classmate collapsed after it was revealed the girl lied to the jury. more...
A leading eye surgeon has admitted carrying out medical trials at a Manchester clinic without patient consent. more...
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to kill his family by deliberately crashing their car. more...
A TEENAGER was seriously injured when she was crushed by her own horse. more...
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy from Bolton died when he crashed a Jaguar car he was driving . more...
SEVEN weeks after flying out to a new life in the Canary Islands, Zoe Cooper is heading back to Bolton to see her pop favourites Take That. more...
POP band McFly have spoken of their anger after losing out to Embrace in the battle to record England's official World Cup song. more...
A BOGUS official who deliberately targets elderly people has struck again. more...
A THIRD of people who have been victims of crime in Greater Manchester in the last 12 months did not report it to the police, a survey shows. more...
A HUGE mural on the side of a building in Manchester is to be taken down after more than 20 years. more...
Amir Khan played with TV and sports stars in a charity soccer match to help the family of Sharon Beshenivsky, the police officer shot dead in Bradford. more...
A MAN from Wigan accused of taking part in a £1.5 million cocaine smuggling operation with two other men has had his case committed to the Crown Court. more...
UNION chiefs have kicked up a stink over a bus company rule which says drivers must wear a clean shirt every day. more...
A POP singer from Bolton is hoping to hit their heights of chart success with her debut single. more...
VOTERS will have 15 hours in which to visit polling stations during the local elections tomorrow. more...
A POPULAR Bolton brass band has a new conductor the Bishop of Manchester. more...
A GANG of ruthless carjackers struck after following a man as he drove home last night after a game of badminton. more...
A MAN found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl in a nightclub toilet has been warned by a judge to expect a "considerable" jail term. more...
LIFE-SAVING baby monitors have been donated to Bolton's health bosses. more...
BOLTON MP David Crausby has passed a driving test after 37 years behind the wheel. more...
THE search is on for the unsung heroes of Westhoughton. more...
A VE Day service will be held in Victoria Square in Bolton on Monday. more...
Bolton'S Cafes Put To The Test
VOTING for Bolton's favourite cafe is hotting up as entries pour into the Bolton Evening News offices. more...
VOTING for Bolton's favourite cafe is hotting up as entries pour into the Bolton Evening News offices. more...
Build-Up To The Local Elections
VOTERS will have 15 hours in which to visit polling stations during the local elections tomorrow. more...
Burnley
A FAMILY spent a frantic day looking for a mother-of-two who disappeared while suffering from post-natal depression. more...
A NEW arts boss is delving into Burnley's hotbed of talent to bring a splash of colour and creativity to the town. more...
BENEFIT cheats were caught out in a crackdown by Burnley Council. more...
BURNLEY College students have taken part in a real-life simulation to get a better understanding of work in the fire service. more...
BURNLEY College students have taken part in a real-life simulation to get a better understanding of work in the fire service. more...
VOTERS in Burnley are being urged by the council to have their say in tomorrow's local elections. more...
POLICE are continuing to hunt for missing mum Jane Payne. more...
A SCHEME aimed at keeping thieves out of Burnley town centre has been recognised with a national award. more...
THE parents of a baby who died from meningitis staged a fundraiser to help other families visiting sick children in hospital. more...
ORGANISERS of a proposed scheme for traders to pay a levy on their rates to fund town centre improvements have set up a new website. more...
A BURGLAR was branded despicable and disgusting today after stealing £9,500 worth of items from a primary school. more...
A BOY was set upon by sick thugs who filmed the attack on their mobile phone in Burnley's first "happy slapping" attack. more...
Business Headlines
EXPERT insights into insolvency and turning businesses around are available at a free seminar, entitled Healthy Options for Sick Businesses at Lancashire County Cricket Club in Manchester next week. more...
AN ORGANISATION created to give poorer people in Bolton access to financial services has awarded more than £100,000 in loans in just one year. more...
HARD hats are at the ready, but it's business as usual while a Bolton travel specialist has the builders in. more...
INVESTORS withdrew £3.1 billion from the stock market during February and March as they looked to take profits following strong growth in share prices, research shows. more...
BRITISH women long to be their own boss but are not prepared to take the financial risks involved in setting up their own business, according to a survey by women's magazine Red. more...
Business News
An internet design company owned by a former Blackburn College student has won a top prize for the second year running. more...
A BODY representing local small businesses has called on local councils to be more "user friendly"' towards them. more...
AN Accrington firm has scored contracts to supply furniture to some of the country's best known football clubs including the new Wembley. more...
ROSSENDALE bus-iness bosses attended a workshop to help them to develop and market company websites. more...
Cars News
Cowboy clampers may have to hang up their boots and spurs, if a new Code of Practice is backed by the Government. more...
Chipping News
VILLAGERS said it was a "dream come true" after a £215,000 all-weather sport facility was opened following six years of fundraising. more...
Chorley Cc Reports
Chorley fell prey to Fleetwood's David Fish who hauled in four wickets for just 13 runs at Windsor Park on Saturday. more...
Chorley fell for just 81 for the second time in two days on Monday in reply to the home team's total of 223 for 5 declared. more...
Chorley Fc News
Chorley player-manager Shaun Teale wants a fitter stronger squad for next season capable of mounting a serious promotion challenge. more...
Goalkeeper Phil Priestley, who joined Chorley from Radcliffe Borough in October, pipped striker Peter Wright to become Chorley Supporters' Player of the Year. more...
Goalkeeper Phil Priestley, who joined Chorley from Radcliffe Borough in October, pipped striker Peter Wright to become Chorley Supporters' Player of the Year. more...
Chorley News
A proud Chorley headteacher will attend a special reception with Prime Minister Tony Blair next week in recognition of his school's outstanding achievements over the last few years. more...
Irresponsible golfers have proved a huge handicap for one Chorley school by smashing windows and ruining a cricket pitch. more...
People in Chorley has been given the key of the door of a new community house. more...
A planning application has been submitted by Stonham Housing Association to build 16 self-contained flats. more...
Chorley Borough Council has finalised its top officer restructuring plan. more...
A man is planning to walk 100 miles around Chorley to raise funds for Derian House Children's Hospice. more...
Carers in Chorley can take part in a course to help them make time to look after their own health needs. more...
Staff from a Chorley superstore will be running to save lives in the UK's biggest women only fundraising event. more...
Chorley company Frederick's Ice Cream Ltd, has licked the opposition by being voted the Best Family Business in the North West. in a contest organised by the publisher of Yellow Pages directories. more...
Chorley company Frederick's Ice Cream Ltd, has licked the opposition by being voted the Best Family Business in the North West. in a contest organised by the publisher of Yellow Pages directories. more...
Chorley company Frederick's Ice Cream Ltd, has licked the opposition by being voted the Best Family Business in the North West. in a contest organised by the publisher of Yellow Pages directories. more...
Chorley's MP has joined calls for Home Secretary, Charles Clarke to resign following the release of 1,023 foreign prisoners, who were freed without being considered for deportation. more...
Voters go to the polls tomorrow (May 4), with control of Chorley Borough Council in the balance. more...
A village parish council celebrated a grand' event when it marked more than a century of existence at its 1000th meeting. more...
Police are warning parents that ecstasy, a class A drug, has become a "pocket money pill". more...
Police are warning parents that ecstasy, a class A drug, has become a "pocket money pill". more...
Police have been urged to track down arsonists who are plaguing a Chorley village. more...
Demonstrators who staged a protest against duck and pheasant shoot at a Lancashire stately home have claimed strong public support for their action. more...
Seven drunken children the youngest being 12 were taken home to their parents following an anti-booze patrol police swooped in Chorley. more...
Clarets News
EX-CLARET Paul Cook has thanked his former team-mates for making his testimonial game a night to remember. more...
Clarets Reports
STARS of Burnley and Accrington Stanley's present and past turned out to mark the end of Paul Cook's professional career last night. more...
Clitheroe
CLITHEROE'S new £200,000 skate park was officially opened with competitions and music to entertain youngsters. more...
Colne
THE new owners of a building which used to be a Colne supermarket have been revealed. more...
AN Asian taxi driver was racially abused and then attacked after an argument over a fare. more...
Darwen
LAUREN BRADSHAW has figured out how to be a world champ. more...
Editor'S Comment
Nineteen months ago Rovers were a team going nowhere. more...
THE birth of a child is one of the highlights of anyone's life. more...
Food News
FAMILIES from across East Lancashire are being encouraged to lead a more healthy life by growing their own fruit and vegetables. more...
Health News
LIFE-SAVING baby monitors have been donated to Bolton's health bosses. more...
Huncoat
A BAILIFF has been jailed and labelled a coward for a road rage attack on a frail Huncoat pensioner who challenged him for using his mobile phone while driving. more...
Ice Hockey Updates
A larger pool of non-European players will be available to Elite League teams from next season, after the EIHL established a new criterion with the Government regarding work permits. more...
Lancs Theatre
The curtain goes up on the hit 1930s Broadway musical 42nd Street at Chorley Little Theatre from May 8. more...
The curtain goes up on the hit 1930s Broadway musical 42nd Street at Chorley Little Theatre from May 8. more...
Latest Sport
SAJID Mahmood says he will grab his England chance with both hands if he gets the call for next week's First Test against Sri Lanka. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
Letters
RE the letter (LET, April 17) from Phil Hamilton. It's true you never see traffic wardens up Whalley Range or the Queens Park area of Blackburn. more...
I WRITE concerning the so called' new traffic measures on New Chapel Street, Mill Hill over the past couple of weeks. more...
WHAT a pleasure it was to be in the company of six youths from Roe Lee Community Centre, Blackburn, when they went sailing at Fishmoor Reservoir with the organiser, Kayleigh Wainwright, PC Tracy Haigh and PCSO Michael Rhodes. more...
I WANT to say thank you to the kind young man who helped me to my feet after falling heavily on a slippery surface caused by a fleshy piece of fruit outside Blackburn market. more...
I COULD scarcely keep my cocl' on reading that Mr Kenneth Quirk had been brought to bock' because some focl' at the DVLA thinks that there is such a place as Liverpocl'. more...
IN the 'Comments' column (April 28) about the Bishop of Blackburn the Rt Rev Nicholas Reade urging clergy to preach anti-BNP sermons you write The move will no doubt, attract criticism'. more...
It is now 12 months since Chorley Borough Council announced it had received a £2.4million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a major restoration within Chorley's Astley Park. more...
It is now 12 months since Chorley Borough Council announced it had received a £2.4million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a major restoration within Chorley's Astley Park. more...
Have you or an older member of your family been in hospital in the last six weeks or do you know someone who has? Then Age Concern wants to hear from you. more...
Increasing concern over rising prices of fuel bills may leave your readers feeling anxious. more...
Local Sports Updates
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
Looking Back
IT was a tragedy almost lost in the mists of time. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
A TRIBE of North American Indians which once worshipped rain gods and tree spirits has found a new idol Percy Sugden of TV's Coronation Street. more...
Michael Short
LAST week, you may remember, I was forced to psychically channel the spirits of ancient kings to try to help me decide who to vote for in the forthcoming local elections. more...
LAST week, you may remember, I was forced to psychically channel the spirits of ancient kings to try to help me decide who to vote for in the forthcoming local elections. more...
Nelson
FAMILIES from across East Lancashire are being encouraged to lead a more healthy life by growing their own fruit and vegetables. more...
Old Pals
I would love to hear from anyone who knew me in the Darwen-Blackburn area. more...
Oswaldtwistle
TWO men fled after the car they were driving virtually demolished' the wall of a cricket club after a collision with another car. more...
Radcliffe Boro
RADCLIFFE BORO 1 BRADFORD PA 0: They took it down to the wire alright, the 90th minute in fact. more...
RADCLIFFE BORO 1 BRADFORD PA 0: They took it down to the wire alright, the 90th minute in fact. more...
Rawtenstall
ROSSENDALE Leisure Trust has applied for an entertainment licence to be used outside at Marl Pits Sports Complex in Rawtenstall. more...
Ribblesdale League
WHAT do Oswaldtwistle Immanuel captain Gerard Metcalf and Yazz and the Plastic Population have in common? They both believe the only way is up! more...
Rishton
A PARENT support group called Don't Forget About Daddy, has set up a virtual memory tree. more...
Rossendale News
A ROSSENDALE choir will be taking to the stage of London's Royal Albert Hall later this year when they perform at the prestigious Festival of Brass and Voices 2006. more...
ROSSENDALE bus-iness bosses attended a workshop to help them to develop and market company websites. more...
Rounders Updates
TWO teams newly promoted to Section F went head to head in the latest round of league matches. more...
Rovers News
BLACKBURN manager Mark Hughes will celebrate leading Rovers back into Europe by agreeing a new contract in the next few days. more...
BLACKBURN manager Mark Hughes will celebrate leading Rovers back into Europe by agreeing a new contract in the next few days. more...
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes hailed his players as heroes after their magnificent 1-0 win over Chelsea last night secured a place in Europe. more...
Midfielder Steven Reid reckons Blackburn Rovers can be a real force in Europe next season under Hughes' shrewd leadership. more...
Rovers Reports
FORGET Tom Cruise and his latest blockbuster Mission Impossible 3; for Blackburn Rovers and Mark Hughes it's Mission Accomplished! more...
Sabden
THE family of a 71-year-old Sabden man were told his sudden deterioration and death were a result of him developing sporadic CJD. more...
Sam For England
SAM Allardyce will take time out this summer to consider his Bolton Wanderers future, if, as he now suspects, he misses out on the England job. more...
SAM Allardyce will take time out this summer to consider his Bolton Wanderers future, if, as he now suspects, he misses out on the England job. more...
Shrimps
MAGNIFICENT Morecambe made up for last year's heartbreak as they booked their spot in the Conference play-offs thanks to an excellent win at Grays Athletic. more...
CAPTAIN fantastic Jim Bentley has growled out a stern warning to his Morecambe teammates, declaring: "We have done nothing yet." more...
Soccer Headlines
RADCLIFFE BORO 1 BRADFORD PA 0: They took it down to the wire alright, the 90th minute in fact. more...
RADCLIFFE BORO 1 BRADFORD PA 0: They took it down to the wire alright, the 90th minute in fact. more...
Sport From Around The Area
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
Sport Tasters
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes hailed his players as heroes after their magnificent 1-0 win over Chelsea last night secured a place in Europe. more...
BURNLEY legend Paul Cook bid an emotional farewell to his playing career, surrounded by his promotion winning team-mates of 2000. more...
BLACKBURN Hawks' season came to a disappointing end as they were knocked out by Cardiff Devils in the English Cup semi-final. more...
Sporting Highlights
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
RADCLIFFE BORO 1 BRADFORD PA 0: They took it down to the wire alright, the 90th minute in fact. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
RADCLIFFE BORO 1 BRADFORD PA 0: They took it down to the wire alright, the 90th minute in fact. more...
HORSE racing fans get the best of both worlds at Haydock Park on Saturday at the end of a racehorse training era. more...
Stacksteads
A MAN was jailed for 15 months after smashing his victim's teeth with several punches. more...
Stanley News
EX-CLARET Paul Cook has thanked his former team-mates for making his testimonial game a night to remember. more...
Stanley Reports
STARS of Burnley and Accrington Stanley's present and past turned out to mark the end of Paul Cook's professional career last night. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
POP band McFly have spoken of their anger after losing out to Embrace in the battle to record England's official World Cup song. more...
A POP singer from Bolton is hoping to hit their heights of chart success with her debut single. more...
Tasters
A BAILIFF has been jailed and labelled a coward for a road rage attack on a frail pensioner who challenged him for using his mobile phone while driving. more...
A COUPLE having a quiet drink were both injured after trouble erupted in an Accrington pub, a court was told. more...
A COUPLE having a quiet drink were both injured after trouble erupted in an Accrington pub, a court was told. more...
PRIME Minister Tony Blair said that Labour was still the party of high moral values during a visit to Blackburn. more...
Tv Reviews
IT MUST be tough being a homeowner nowadays you'd be forgiven for thinking every plumber, electrician, painter and decorator, locksmith and every other handyman you can think of is a rip-off merchant. more...
Wanderers Headlines Of The Day
FIRST it was the Champions League, then the UEFA Cup . . . now Wanderers' only chance of European action next season is in the Intertoto Cup. more...
SAM Allardyce will take time out this summer to consider his Bolton Wanderers future, if, as he now suspects, he misses out on the England job. more...
FIRST it was the Champions League, then the UEFA Cup . . . now Wanderers' only chance of European action next season is in the Intertoto Cup. more...
SAM Allardyce will take time out this summer to consider his Bolton Wanderers future, if, as he now suspects, he misses out on the England job. more...
Wanderers News
FIRST it was the Champions League, then the UEFA Cup . . . now Wanderers' only chance of European action next season is in the Intertoto Cup. more...
FIRST it was the Champions League, then the UEFA Cup . . . now Wanderers' only chance of European action next season is in the Intertoto Cup. more...
IT might be all over bar the formal announcement of Steve McClaren as the new England manager but web fans obviously don't believe he is the right choice. more...
IT might be all over bar the formal announcement of Steve McClaren as the new England manager but web fans obviously don't believe he is the right choice. more...
SAM Allardyce will take time out this summer to consider his Bolton Wanderers future, if, as he now suspects, he misses out on the England job. more...
SAM Allardyce will take time out this summer to consider his Bolton Wanderers future, if, as he now suspects, he misses out on the England job. more...
RICARDO Gardner could miss Wanderers final push for Europe after being told he needs an exploratory operation on his injured knee. more...
SAM Allardyce has told his Reebok bosses they must be ready to spend big if they are to solve the problem that threatens to shatter their European dreams. more...
IVAN Campo will go home to Spain at the end of the season but only for a summer break, if Sam Allardyce gets his way. more...
SAM Allardyce will take time out this summer to consider his Bolton Wanderers future, if, as he now suspects, he misses out on the England job. more...
ARE you a Boltonian suffering watching Wanderers on TV somewhere in the world? more...
ARE you a Boltonian suffering watching Wanderers on TV somewhere in the world? more...
ARE you a Boltonian suffering watching Wanderers on TV somewhere in the world? more...
FIRST it was the Champions League, then the UEFA Cup . . . now Wanderers' only chance of European action next season is in the Intertoto Cup. more...
SAM Allardyce will take time out this summer to consider his Bolton Wanderers future, if, as he now suspects, he misses out on the England job. more...
ARE you a Boltonian suffering watching Wanderers on TV somewhere in the world? more...
Waterfoot
THE former leader of Rossendale Council has suffered a stroke just days before he was due to stand for re-election. more...
What'S On
The curtain goes up on the hit 1930s Broadway musical 42nd Street at Chorley Little Theatre from May 8. more...
The curtain goes up on the hit 1930s Broadway musical 42nd Street at Chorley Little Theatre from May 8. more...
The Urban Massive comedy team present another line up of fine comedians from all over UK for Comedy @ The Coachouse from May 5 to 8. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
THEATRE
The Octagon, Bolton
Blue / Orange
Joe Penhall's play, directed by Mark Babych, is set in a psychiatric ward and tells of a young Black patient, Christopher, who claims that he is the long lost son of an African dictator and that the oranges he sees in the fruit bowl are blue. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, the Evening Standard Best Play of the Year, and the Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Best New Play, Blue / Orange promises and intriguing, unexpected evening's entertainment. more...
You Say
I remember only a few years ago when I could take my daughter to Moss Bank Park and it only cost a couple of pounds for an ice cream and a ride on the train as a special weekend treat. more...
WITH all the news of John Prescott's love life, and the escape of foreign criminals as a result of mistakes by the Home Secretary Charles Clarke, and the nationwide worry about Wayne Rooney's foot, a day of celebration has been forgotten. more...
As a Bolton council tax payer I find the gateway to Bolton (A666 St Peter's Way from Farnworth) an absolute disgrace with all the litter and rubbish amongst the daffodils. more...
IN reply to the letter by Mr Armstrong-Kersh "Join us in bringing life to woodland", Tuesday, April 25. more...
REGARDING the killing, sorry culling, of the pigeons at Farnworth, I wonder where were the RSPCA when this sadistic vendetta organised by Bolton Council reached its culmination in the "slaughter of the innocents". more...
Farnworth is my home town but I now live in Leicestershire. and I have to say I am appalled and ashamed that innocent pigeons have been killed. more...
HAS the government made a mess of deportation or is it because they realise it's unworkable under present circumstances. more...
