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Athletics

Future’s bright for Chorley

CHORLEY Harriers is a club on the crest of a wave and their recent successes have spanned the generations.  more...

Future’s bright for Chorley

CHORLEY Harriers is a club on the crest of a wave and their recent successes have spanned the generations.  more...

Future’s bright for Chorley

CHORLEY Harriers is a club on the crest of a wave and their recent successes have spanned the generations.  more...

Future’s bright for Chorley

CHORLEY Harriers is a club on the crest of a wave and their recent successes have spanned the generations.  more...

Future’s bright for Chorley

CHORLEY Harriers is a club on the crest of a wave and their recent successes have spanned the generations.  more...

Blackburn

Parking fury of disabled mum of two

A DISABLED woman who parked in a visitors' bay when all her street's permit parking spaces were full has hit out at officials for giving her a ticket.  more...

Parking fury of disabled mum of two

A DISABLED woman who parked in a visitors' bay when all her street's permit parking spaces were full has hit out at officials for giving her a ticket.  more...

Suicide jumper rescue trio get honour

THREE police officers who saved this suicide jumper's life are to receive the chief constable's commendation for outstanding bravery.  more...

Trapped spaniel saved from culvert

FIREFIGHTERS today had a new crew member at their station a black spaniel they rescued from a culvert!  more...

Bolton News

Gorillas in our midst

PHOTOGRAPHER Brian White spent weeks travelling more than 4,000 miles to Africa to spend an hour photographing gorillas.  more...

Gorillas in our midst

PHOTOGRAPHER Brian White spent weeks travelling more than 4,000 miles to Africa to spend an hour photographing gorillas.  more...

3,000 fans must hand over their passports

More than 3,000 football hooligans have until today to surrender their passports to police ahead of the World Cup finals in Germany.  more...

Peter Kay joins the Sir Elton show

SIR Elton John performed with typically flamboyant style as he took to the stage at the Manchester Evening News Arena.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show. The Bury-born actress, aged 22, sang I Got The Music in Me on last night's show and was told by panellist Sharon Osbourne: "You could go all the way to the end and win this." Paul Daniels and his wife, Debbie McGee, became the first stars to be booted off after polling the least votes from members of the public.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Pub landlord's raid terror ordeal

A PUB landlord and his wife were tied up and held at gunpoint by masked robbers.  more...

Pub landlord's raid terror ordeal

A PUB landlord and his wife were tied up and held at gunpoint by masked robbers.  more...

Man crossing road hit by car

A MAN from Leigh was seriously injured when he was hit by a car as he crossed a road.  more...

Arson attack on football clubhouse

ARSONISTS targeted Radcliffe football club.  more...

High fliers at park

THE sky above Bolton was filled with colour as kite enthusiasts braved wet weather for a day of fun at Moss Bank Park.  more...

Name in a tunnel— before soldier’s death on the Somme

THE year is 1916 and behind the front lines of the Somme a young soldier sits in a cramped, dark tunnel waiting his turn to be called above ground to face almost certain death.  more...

Name in a tunnel— before soldier’s death on the Somme

THE year is 1916 and behind the front lines of the Somme a young soldier sits in a cramped, dark tunnel waiting his turn to be called above ground to face almost certain death.  more...

Pooch saved by firefighters

FIREFIGHTERS had a novel idea how to rescue a pet dog trapped under a ten tonne shipping container a blast of compressed air.  more...

School hit by yobs on wrecking spree

VANDALS trashed grounds of a primary school, tearing out plants, smashing a window and setting fire to piles of rubbish.  more...

School hit by yobs on wrecking spree

VANDALS trashed grounds of a primary school, tearing out plants, smashing a window and setting fire to piles of rubbish.  more...

3,000 fans must hand over their passports

More than 3,000 football hooligans have until today to surrender their passports to police ahead of the World Cup finals in Germany.  more...

Man crossing road hit by car

A MAN from Leigh was seriously injured when he was hit by a car as he crossed a road.  more...

3,000 fans must hand over their passports

More than 3,000 football hooligans have until today to surrender their passports to police ahead of the World Cup finals in Germany.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Arson attack on football clubhouse

ARSONISTS targeted Radcliffe football club.  more...

3,000 fans must hand over their passports

More than 3,000 football hooligans have until today to surrender their passports to police ahead of the World Cup finals in Germany.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Burnley

'Earache' teacher dies at 49

A SCHOOL teacher has died of a brain tumour just two weeks after going to the doctor with earache.  more...

The county’s biggest art gallery

BURNLEY's neighbourhoods are to be transformed into East Lancashire's largest art gallery as youngsters' visions of the future are projected onto the sides of 12 buildings.  more...

Riots-hit town still divided

A MAJOR report into Burnley's progress since the riots of five years ago is set to be launched tomorrow.  more...

Infant school merger to be decided

COUNCILLORS will be asked to approve plans to merge Barden infant and junior departments as part of the new multi-million pound Barden Learning Campus in Burnley.  more...

Bury News

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Business Headlines

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

No need to pay twice for insurance

Around 25 million people are forking out £1.5 billion a year on mobile phone insurance when their phones could already be covered under their home and contents insurance policy.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Business News

Major deal with chain for brewery

A Burnley-based brewery has won a major deal to supply the pub and hotel operator Mitchell's of Lancaster.  more...

Cd Reviews

Single review: The Automatic - Monster (B-Unique)

"What's that coming over the hill?" Why, it's the monster new single by the Cowbridge four-piece taken from their forthcoming debut album, Not Accepted Anywhere.  more...

Single Review: The Fallout Trust – When We Are Gone (At Large)

The Fallout Trust have a name that makes you assume they will be bland, angst-ridden indie-rock. But this single is actually knowing, exhilarating indie-rock.  more...

Clarets News

Pompey cool on Cotterill link

STEVE Cotterill is "highly unlikely" to quit Burnley for Portsmouth this summer.  more...

Cricket Round-Up

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Darwen

Machete pair raid off-licence

A DARWEN off-licence was targeted by armed robbers just two weeks after it was taken over by new owners.  more...

Music Live brings a ray of sunshine

DARWEN Music Live drew to a close yesterday and, despite the showers, organisers said it was a "resounding success."  more...

Editor'S Comment

Taking risks on our behalf

ALL kinds of people have jobs that are difficult to do and need lots of skill, flair, training and practice.  more...

Education

'Earache' teacher dies at 49

A SCHOOL teacher has died of a brain tumour just two weeks after going to the doctor with earache.  more...

Patient missed off op list

A PATIENT had to wait eight months for surgery because an NHS bungle meant he was not added the waiting list.  more...

Zimbabwe swap for students

A RIBBLE Valley student is helping to raise awareness of the plight of young people in strife-torn Zimbabwe.  more...

Council steps in to help school

HELP has come from Calderdale Council after Todmorden High School missed out on a Government grant to rebuild the now outdated building.  more...

Gig Guide

Kook-ing up a storm

THE Kooks, whose singles and debut album have virtually taken up residence at the top of the charts recently, have announced a gig in Blackpool on August 23.  more...

Great Harwood

A muddy great show

MORE than 5,000 families braved the rain and hail to attend the 139th Great Harwood Agricultural Show.  more...

Health

Cuts help trust to side-step EU rules

CONTROVERSIAL cuts to East Lancashire's hospitals will help bosses cut back on hiring 68 extra doctors, it has been revealed.  more...

NHS call staff boost

SEVEN more staff have been taken on at an East Lancashire NHS call centre after complaints from patients that they were unable to get through.  more...

Hurst Green

Zimbabwe swap for students

A RIBBLE Valley student is helping to raise awareness of the plight of young people in strife-torn Zimbabwe.  more...

Jobs News

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Lancashire

Appeal to shop friends with knives

TEENAGERS are being urged to shop friends who carry weapons as part of a knife amnesty.  more...

New chief to be chosen

The new police chief for Cumbria and Lancashire will be chosen in early September, Coun Malcolm Doherty has said.  more...

Riders' safety scheme launch

THE world's fastest biker is backing a campaign which will give Lancashire riders the chance to avoid prosecution for motoring offences by taking a special course.  more...

Re-offenders ask for help

YOUNG offenders in Lancashire have been interviewed by officials in a bid to find out why they keep committing crime.  more...

Re-offenders ask for help

YOUNG offenders in Lancashire have been interviewed by officials in a bid to find out why they keep committing crime.  more...

Lancashire League

Enfield get Inter groove

NO fewer than seven Lancashire League sides are through to the quarter finals of the Inter League Challenge Trophy on another rain affected day.  more...

Latest Sport

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Leigh Headlines

Man crossing road hit by car

A MAN from Leigh was seriously injured when he was hit by a car as he crossed a road.  more...

Man crossing road hit by car

A MAN from Leigh was seriously injured when he was hit by a car as he crossed a road.  more...

Letters

Yobs have too much spare time

WHAT a sorry state our world is in when yobs are shooting and injuring beautiful swans, geese and even pet ducks.  more...

Yobs have too much spare time

WHAT a sorry state our world is in when yobs are shooting and injuring beautiful swans, geese and even pet ducks.  more...

Dying days made comfortable

MY HUSBAND recently died in Queens Park Hospital, Ward C8, where he received wonderful treatment and kindness from all the staff.  more...

Child obesity is fault of parents

THE story (LET May 13) We're Licked,' really made me angry.  more...

Why is there so little civic pride?

HAVING recently moved to Blackburn with Darwen, I was very disappointed at the very poor support given to the Civic Sunday on May 21.  more...

Opportunity for a new nature reserve

A LOT has happened since work on the new Pendle Local Plan started back in 2002, and of particular significance has been the shift in policy by Elevate and the council away from the large-scale demolition of terraced houses to renovation instead.  more...

Local Cricket Round-Up

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Walshaw win pegs back Edgworth

THE tables were turned on Edgworth on in the Bolton Association Saturday after their game with Daisy Hill was called off.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Vacancies still exist in league

THE Bolton Association are insisting they have not closed the door on any new teams wanting to join their set-up.  more...

Local Sports Updates

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Looking Back With Frank Elson

From our files on May 30, 1996

A CYCLIST travelling along Belmont Road early today called out the fire brigade when he thought he saw smoke billowing from Delph sailing club in the distance.  more...

Name in a tunnel— before soldier’s death on the Somme

THE year is 1916 and behind the front lines of the Somme a young soldier sits in a cramped, dark tunnel waiting his turn to be called above ground to face almost certain death.  more...

Margo

I have a good feeling about Blackburn

WHAT a wet week, but it's been fine for me.  more...

Museums And Galleries

The county’s biggest art gallery

BURNLEY's neighbourhoods are to be transformed into East Lancashire's largest art gallery as youngsters' visions of the future are projected onto the sides of 12 buildings.  more...

Nelson

Trafalgar Day to be annual event

AN event celebrating the life of Lord Nelson in the town that bears his name is set to become a permanent fixture in its calendar.  more...

Trafalgar Day to be annual event

AN event celebrating the life of Lord Nelson in the town that bears his name is set to become a permanent fixture in its calendar.  more...

News About Local Jobs

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Unity helps save 140 jobs

BOLTON-based company Unity has advised on two sales that have saved a total of 160 jobs in the North-west.  more...

Old Pals

CAZ BROWN

I am looking for the people who lived at 28 Duck Street and 34 Moorland Crescent in Clitheroe during the 1940's.  more...

BILLY HANNA of Friendswood, United States

Can anyone help me find my sister? Her name was Elizable Hanna.  more...

VAL COPE

I am looking for my cousins Rennie, Robert, Marjorie and Linda Berry, all originally from Colne.  more...

DEBBIE WOOD of Toronto, Canada

I was the canadian who went to Billinge Grammar School, back in the early 70's.  more...

DEBBIE WOOD of Toronto, Canada

I was the Canadian who went to Billinge Grammar School, back in the early 70's.  more...

MARIA WELCH of Penwortham, Preston

I am seeking information from anyone who knew Maggie (Peggy) Staveley, Hilda Singleton or Alice Gregson, all from the Longridge area.  more...

RON SILVEY of British Columbia, Canada

I'm looking for Barbara Lang. She used to live at Ewood.  more...

DIANE LEA

Looking for descendents of James Lea and Mary (Hall).  more...

PAM WELBOURNE of Widnes

Looking for info on national servicemen in 1947 as my dad, John Thomas Welbourne, did his then.  more...

KAREN CAIRNS of Openshaw, Manchester

Does anyone know a John and Christine who live in Chorley?  more...

Oswaldtwistle

'Earache' teacher dies at 49

A SCHOOL teacher has died of a brain tumour just two weeks after going to the doctor with earache.  more...

Pendle News

Groups cash in to take on crime

CASH is available to help groups across Pendle set up projects which will tackle crime and anti social behaviour in their neighbourhoods.  more...

Pne News

Davies threatens legal action

Relations between Preston North End boss Billy Davies and chairman Derek Shaw have reached an all-time low after the Scot threatened the club with legal action.  more...

Prestwich And Whitefield Headlines

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Prestwich Headlines

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Queen'S Visit

Queen visit

The Queen is welcomed to Blackburn by cadets lining the route the train station platform.  more...

Queen visit

The Queen in conversation on Church Street.  more...

Queen visit

The Queen waves to the crowds in Blackburn.  more...

Queen visit

A close-up of the Queen on Church Street.  more...

Queen visit

The Queen talks to the crowds.  more...

Radcliffe Boro

Arson attack on football clubhouse

ARSONISTS targeted Radcliffe football club.  more...

Arson attack on football clubhouse

ARSONISTS targeted Radcliffe football club.  more...

Radcliffe Headlines

Arson attack on football clubhouse

ARSONISTS targeted Radcliffe football club.  more...

Arson attack on football clubhouse

ARSONISTS targeted Radcliffe football club.  more...

Rawtenstall

Heroes of siege to be honoured

NINE police officers are to receive Chief Constable's commendations for outstanding bravery following last year's 17-hour Rawstenstall armed siege.  more...

Rossendale News

Events joined in record attempt

ORGANISERS of a Rossendale festival have combined two major events in a bid to attract a record crowd to this year's event.  more...

Rovers News

Pedersen set for new deal

BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes is planning to open contract talks with Morten Gamst Pedersen in the next few weeks.  more...

Pedersen set for new deal

BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes is planning to open contract talks with Morten Gamst Pedersen in the next few weeks.  more...

Sport From Around The Area

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Sporting Highlights

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

Rain has Lancs in bother

LANCASHIRE and Mark Chilton were left cursing the weather yesterday, as their C&G Trophy campaign stumbled against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.  more...

Stars From The Bolton Area

Peter Kay joins the Sir Elton show

SIR Elton John performed with typically flamboyant style as he took to the stage at the Manchester Evening News Arena.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Nikki’s X-cellent show

FORMER Coronation Street beauty Nikki Sanderson got the thumbs-up from X-Factor judges after she took to the stage for the first night of a celebrity-based version of the TV talent show.  more...

Theatre

Showtime with Elvis and Robbie

Blackpool's A-list show is back, as Legends returns for its eighth season at Central Pier with a longer run than last year.  more...

Todmorden

Council steps in to help school

HELP has come from Calderdale Council after Todmorden High School missed out on a Government grant to rebuild the now outdated building.  more...

Wanderers News

Jared stakes Whites' striker claim

WITH perfect timing, befitting that of a world class striker, Jared Borgetti has told Sam Allardyce he still has much to offer Bolton Wanderers.  more...

Wanderers’ report says: We could do better

THE emergence of Joey O'Brien and Ricardo Vaz Te are resounding success stories for the Bolton Wanderers academy.  more...

Striker’s head and shoulders above for Sulley

WANDERERS ground-breaking venture into China could bear fruit sooner rather than later, if one young prospect measures up.  more...

We Say

Don’t label all youngsters as troublemakers

MANY people wrongly class all youngsters as troublemakers, but two incidents today show there is good and bad in every age group.  more...

World Cup Briefing

TV pundits - take your pick?

THOUSANDS are travelling to Germany to be close to the action, even without a match ticket.  more...

3,000 fans must hand over their passports

More than 3,000 football hooligans have until today to surrender their passports to police ahead of the World Cup finals in Germany.  more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .  more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .  more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .  more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .   more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .   more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .   more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .   more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .   more...

Pupils on song for World Cup success

A WORLD cup single featuring the voices of hundreds of Bolton pupils is poised for chart success.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

3,000 fans must hand over their passports

More than 3,000 football hooligans have until today to surrender their passports to police ahead of the World Cup finals in Germany.  more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .   more...

TV pundits - take your pick?

THOUSANDS are travelling to Germany to be close to the action, even without a match ticket.  more...

Pupils on song for World Cup success

A WORLD cup single featuring the voices of hundreds of Bolton pupils is poised for chart success.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

3,000 fans must hand over their passports

More than 3,000 football hooligans have until today to surrender their passports to police ahead of the World Cup finals in Germany.  more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .   more...

TV pundits - take your pick?

THOUSANDS are travelling to Germany to be close to the action, even without a match ticket.  more...

Pupils on song for World Cup success

A WORLD cup single featuring the voices of hundreds of Bolton pupils is poised for chart success.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

3,000 fans must hand over their passports

More than 3,000 football hooligans have until today to surrender their passports to police ahead of the World Cup finals in Germany.  more...

TV advice for women

IF you are a male you will find this amusing, if you are female you probably won't be reading this section of our website unless you are a footie fan . . .   more...

TV pundits - take your pick?

THOUSANDS are travelling to Germany to be close to the action, even without a match ticket.  more...

Pupils on song for World Cup success

A WORLD cup single featuring the voices of hundreds of Bolton pupils is poised for chart success.  more...

Rooney flying out on Monday

Injured striker Wayne Rooney will fly to Germany with the England squad next Monday, after all, it was revealed on Tuesday.  more...

It's Sven's Plan A tonight

SVEN-Goran Eriksson will reveal his World Cup plans tonight in the friendly against Hungary.  more...

You Say

Residents do not own public park

I HAVE read with some concern the protests from people living close to Moss Bank Park about the council's application for a licence to stage events in the park.  more...

Council house tenants should be vetted

I AM a resident of the Springfield Road estate in Kearsley, in which I chose to move to over 15 years ago to raise my family, as I believed it to be a good area to raise my children at the time, which it has been until the past two-three years.  more...

Town is being neglected

ON my return home after a recent spell in hospital I needed a walking stick, but Social Services could not tell me where to buy one. Living near the town centre, I set off with an umbrella as a walking stick, to find one.  more...

Town is being neglected

ON my return home after a recent spell in hospital I needed a walking stick, but Social Services could not tell me where to buy one. Living near the town centre, I set off with an umbrella as a walking stick, to find one.  more...

Day out was hidden gem at Jumbles

BEFORE leaving England to fly home, I felt I had to write to the wonderful Bolton Evening News about my wonder-filled holiday in the area.  more...

The many alternatives to wind power

FURTHER to Mr Robert Kershaw's letter of May 23, criticising in the Edgworth Against Turbines group.  more...

  
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