Stories for 1 June 2006
Accrington
A HUSBAND who "rescued" his wife of 55 years from a care home so they could be together is the "best person" to look after her, her former carer said today. more...
Angela Kelly
A TERRIFYING selection of weapons including a huge machete handed in at Astley Bridge police station has resulted from the current knife amnesty. more...
THE Pout is Out, and that's official. more...
WHEN Jade Goody was on Big Brother before the programme got very silly she was annoying. more...
I'VE got some sympathy, but not much, with the Welshman who was outraged when his neighbour insisted on strolling nude in her nearby garden. more...
IT'S so simple it's almost insulting. more...
IT'S so simple it's almost insulting. more...
SO, crocodiles are being farmed in Britain for the first time. more...
Area News
A Fylde surgeon is jetting off to Canada next month to international acclaim for his hi-tech style of surgery. more...
Athletics
The Mid Lancs Track and Field League gives all our local clubs a unique chance to compete directly against each other in all age groups from under 13s to seniors. more...
Reigning Northern Champion Ben Fish has won the Inter Counties 10,000 metres title at Bedford. more...
Bamber Bridge News
A Bamber Bridge truck firm has secured a £9million deal to supply 200 commercial vehicles to the UKs largest vehicle rental chain. more...
Move over Chelsea! Brownedge Festival was launched with a flower show to rival the best. more...
Betting Tips
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
Blackburn
A WOMAN who had to be rescued from a house fire along with her baby niece after an arson attack has spoken of her ordeal. more...
TWO young men have been given suspended sentences for their part in a pub rumpus following the FA Cup Final. more...
THE TOP job at Blackburn with Darwen Council is being advertised this week carrying a salary of around £150,000. more...
A MOTHER-of-two today said she felt lucky to be alive after surviving an horrific motorway crash. more...
Blackpool News
A Storm could be about to blow into Blackpool. more...
Former Olympic competitor, national TV broadcaster and Hot Ice skater, Joanne Conway, has slipped into a new role as deputy manager at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena. more...
A partially-sighted wheelchair user plans to travel hundreds of miles to London on his mobility scooter to protest about disabled people's rights. more...
Two Fylde coast educators are on the shortlist for prestigious regional awards. more...
Blackpool council tenants have less than a fortnight left to give their views on changes in the management of their rented homes. more...
Blackpool's new-look Bancroft Park opened its gates to the public at the weekend after undergoing a multi-million pound facilities revamp. more...
Blackpool language students enjoyed a slice of Slovakian life this month as part of a college twinning project. more...
For most young people the rewards of work experience are limited to a firm handshake from the boss and an introduction to the art of brewing up. more...
For most young people the rewards of work experience are limited to a firm handshake from the boss and an introduction to the art of brewing up. more...
A major bookmaker has put its cards on the table and thrown its weight behind Blackpool in its bid to be the venue for the UK's only 'super casino'. more...
Blackpool's seas claimed two further lives this week as a year of tragedy on the seafront continued. more...
Police have praised the public response to a five week knife amnesty. more...
Detectives are hunting a knife-wielding intruder who attempted to stab a Blackpool couple in their beds last weekend. more...
Blackpool council officials were e-cstatic this week after the authority was shortlisted for a prestigious New Media Award 2006. more...
Police are urging witnesses to an horrific crash, which left a Blackpool man seriously ill in hospital, to come forward. more...
Police have slammed the young firebugs who set light to a pile of rubbish in a Blackpool garden on Tuesday. more...
A father-of-five is set to start a roller hockey revolution in Blackpool schools after seeing the once popular sport become extinct on the Fylde coast. more...
Blackpool Panthers Rlfc
It's all academic for Blackpool Panthers this weekend as they travel to the capital to take on the London Skolars in a bottom of the table battle in division two of the LHF Healthplan National League. more...
Bolton Darts Round-Up
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
Bolton News
FORMER staff at a Radcliffe company are looking for colleagues to attend a reunion on June 16. more...
Readers choose the best brekkie in town
THE Town Cafe in Deansgate serves up the best British brekky in Bolton and that's official. more...
THE Town Cafe in Deansgate serves up the best British brekky in Bolton and that's official. more...
BLOCKBUSTER film X-Men: The Last Stand has beaten The Da Vinci Code as this year's biggest opening to date. more...
BANNED soccer fans who have failed to hand in their passports ahead of the World Cup will have their names added to a national blacklist. more...
A FIVE-year-old kickboxer from Horwich has high-kicked his way to a regional title. more...
TWO conmen stole cash and valuables from the home of an 87-year-old woman after telling her they needed to look at her plumbing. more...
DOZENS of weapons have been handed to police in the first week of a knife amnesty including a broadsword measuring five foot-long. more...
A SMOKING counsellor is to be called into Bolton schools to help children as young as 11 quit the habit. more...
SUPPORTERS fighting to save historic Turton Tower from closure are launching a new campaign. more...
SUPPORTERS fighting to save historic Turton Tower from closure are launching a new campaign. more...
A GREAT-great-grandmother who had cataract eye surgery just weeks ago has celebrated her 100th birthday. more...
FIREFIGHTERS were attacked by a group of 20 yobs as they dealt with a blaze. more...
FIREFIGHTERS were attacked by a group of 20 yobs as they dealt with a blaze. more...
MORE than 400 workers at the Bolton base of Park Cakes bakery were today waiting for news about their future. more...
VOTING opens today in our Local Heroes competition, which aims to catapult two unsigned bands to national fame. more...
BANNED soccer fans who have failed to hand in their passports ahead of the World Cup will have their names added to a national blacklist. more...
FORMER staff at a Radcliffe company are looking for colleagues to attend a reunion on June 16. more...
BANNED soccer fans who have failed to hand in their passports ahead of the World Cup will have their names added to a national blacklist. more...
BANNED soccer fans who have failed to hand in their passports ahead of the World Cup will have their names added to a national blacklist. more...
Burnley
TAXI drivers in Burnley went on strike to protest at changes to the testing and licensing of their vehicles. more...
A BURNLEY neighbourhood was transformed into East Lancashire's largest art gallery last night. more...
BURNLEY College has earmarked a site in Princess Way for its new £80million campus, the Lancashire Evening Telegraph can reveal. more...
BURNLEY MP Kitty Ussher and the man who investigated the cause of the Burnley riots attended a major conference to discuss progress since 2001. more...
THE grandfather of tragic toddler Levi Bleasdale has slammed Woolworths for selling T-shirts to young children which he says glorify joyriding. more...
Bury News
FORMER staff at a Radcliffe company are looking for colleagues to attend a reunion on June 16. more...
ANGRY traders have laid down an ultimatum give us proper policing or we will stop paying our full rates. more...
BURY'S Fusilier Museum Appeal has been given the royal seal of approval. more...
THREE local contestants in the Miss Manchester competition have made it through to the grand final of the event. more...
FORMER staff at a Radcliffe company are looking for colleagues to attend a reunion on June 16. more...
TEN free compost bins will be an incentive for residents to attend Monday's meeting of Whitefield and Unsworth area board. more...
BURY'S Fusilier Museum Appeal has been given the royal seal of approval. more...
TEN free compost bins will be an incentive for residents to attend Monday's meeting of Whitefield and Unsworth area board. more...
Business Headlines
A HUSBAND and wife team have taken the helm at the Bolton branch of a high street print and design company. more...
INNOVATION is the key to manufacturing success and the North-west is leading the way a conference of the region's manufacturers has been told. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
MORE than 400 workers at the Bolton base of Park Cakes bakery were today waiting for news about their future. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
Business News
conservatory firm Ultraframe could be taken over by a mystery buyer, it has revealed. more...
Caribbean Festival
The floats snaked their way across the city more...
The Mayor and Mayoress of Preston officially open the Caribbean Carnival, watched on by Carnival Queen, Roxanne Frith 18 more...
The Mayor and Mayoress of Preston officially open the Caribbean Carnival, watched on by Carnival Queen, Roxanne Frith more...
Queen of the Caribbean Carnival, Roxanne Frith, 18, more...
Adrienne Smith is Queen of the Underworld more...
Cecil Evans, from Preston more...
Revellers in bright costumes paraded through the city more...
Clarets News
STEVE Cotterill has hit out at rumours that he is about to buy striker Billy Sharp. more...
Clayton Brook News
A severely disabled woman has stepped up her fight to save a radio show, which she claims is a lifeline to troubled listeners. more...
Cricket Round-Up
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
Darwen
THE TOP job at Blackburn with Darwen Council is being advertised this week carrying a salary of around £150,000. more...
THE grave of one of Darwen's most celebrated sons has been restored to its former glory. more...
Editor'S Comment
SPITTING is revolting behaviour and something no one should be subjected to especially when they are merely trying to do their job. more...
Education
BURNLEY College has earmarked a site in Princess Way for its new £80million campus, the Lancashire Evening Telegraph can reveal. more...
Fc United Of Manchester
FOOTBALL may stop over the summer at most clubs, but not at FC United of Manchester. more...
FOOTBALL may stop over the summer at most clubs, but not at FC United of Manchester. more...
Fleetwood News
Two Fylde coast educators are on the shortlist for prestigious regional awards. more...
Fylde Coast lifesavers will be in the spotlight next week when they are honoured at a special event. more...
It was carnival day at new-look Freeport Fleetwood on Tuesday as the popular designer outlet village revealed its multi-million pound revamped image. more...
Fusiliers' Museum Project
BURY'S Fusilier Museum Appeal has been given the royal seal of approval. more...
BURY'S Fusilier Museum Appeal has been given the royal seal of approval. more...
Golf Updates
THE search is on for the worst swinger in town golf swing that is. more...
Health
A CONSULTATION on the future of East Lancashire's hospitals was today branded a farce after just 0.2per cent of people sent back consultation forms. more...
Health News
A GREAT-great-grandmother who had cataract eye surgery just weeks ago has celebrated her 100th birthday. more...
Hoddlesden News
Hoddlesen pupils are to design mosaic murals for part of a permanent display at St. Paul's Primary School. more...
Jack Straw
"IF Rovers do put in a prayer hall at Ewood Park, it will need to be a very big one. more...
Jobs News
Updating your CV when you've been working or out of work for a long time can be daunting. more...
Updating your CV when you've been working or out of work for a long time can be daunting. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
Lancashire
Football hooligans from Lancashire banned from travelling to the World Cup finals in Germany were being rounded up this week for not handing in their passports. more...
BUS drivers across Lancashire are to be issued with DNA sample kits to help catch passengers who spit at them after an increase in the vile attacks. more...
Lancs Theatre
Bolton's Octagon Theatre presents Alan Plater's sparkling musical wartime comedy, Blonde Bombshells Of 1943, a co-production with Hampstead Theatre from June 8. more...
Cult rock n' roll musical The Rocky Horror Show is coming to Manchester from June 12. more...
Latest Sport
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
GLYN Garner has advised Bury to go back to the drawing board in their search to find a regular number one. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE search is on for the worst swinger in town golf swing that is. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
GLYN Garner has advised Bury to go back to the drawing board in their search to find a regular number one. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
Letters
ISN'T it time United Utilities really united to get its act together in sorting out the water shortage problem, particularly in the drought-ridden south of England? more...
I WRITE in response to John Porter's letter (LET, May 20). Has he forgotten what happened during the war? more...
AS the new Councillor for Lower Darwen, I have been attacked by lots of people who have not asked me what I stand for. I think it is a case of sour grapes by the losing parties as to the reasons why they lost. more...
RECENTLY I placed the question: Breast-feeding or smoking in public?" on the discussion boards of more than 25 newspapers. more...
I've been brave enough to pose naked for Cosmopolitan magazine this month to help raise awareness of testicular and prostate cancer. more...
I have been following with interest the discussions regarding the cancelled visit of the creationist speaker to Millfield School in Blackpool. more...
We have enough criminals of our own, thank you. more...
Like Josephine Harwood I am also relieved to learn that another Blackpool pet shop has stopped selling puppies and I agree with her when she says that there is no need for pet shops to sell any live animal when local sanctuaries are stretched to the limit with all creatures great and small (Citizen May 18). more...
Given the importance of improving the lives of diabetes sufferers, who form an ever-growing part of society, readers might be interested to know of a recent initiative at EU level on this issue. more...
The recent appointment of a new Home Secretary was referred to by Thomas Entwistle (Citizen, May 11) who then states that it's a tragedy that policies proposed by Michael Howard, one of several now forgotten ex-Tory leaders, are not being implemented. more...
Over a thousand aircrew and ground staff lost their lives at RAF St. Eval between 1939 and 1959 while the station was operational. more...
I refer to the article, Mystery of Stone Circle, Citizen May 18, and the claims by David Boyle that they could mark a historic site. more...
I read with interest your article on May 18 about the visit to Preston by Phil Woolas. more...
I am a wheelchair user, and there is a limit to my independence, but thankfully one of the things I can still do with the help of my wife is shopping, we visit one of the large supermarkets weekly. more...
Leyland News
An apprentice plumber from Leyland has scooped a top award for his studies. more...
A man has been evicted from his home after breaching his tenancy by letting his house be used for the supply and use of drugs. more...
Worden Park, Leyland, has been voted among the top 10 places in Britain to walk your dog. more...
Local Cricket
A nail biting finish saw last season's champions St Annes draw with Preston at West Cliff after they matched the home side's total of 199 for the loss of nine wickets. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
Local Sports Updates
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
A FORMER children's home was hit by fire early today for the second time in just over a week. more...
Lytham News
He may be the oldest contender to get in the saddle. more...
Fylde council officials last week took the wind out of the sails of their own controversial kite ban in time for the Bank Holiday weekend. more...
Shove over Ronaldinho! Footie-mad Lytham student, Roscoe Hollings, 19, has been propelled to World Cup stardom after his video spoof of the Brazilian midfielder's multi-million pound Nike advert attracted more than 250,000 hits on the internet. more...
Celebrity singer and TV presenter Aled Jones proved he was a real diamond geezer in Lytham last week. more...
More than 190 workers are to be relocated to Lytham's distinctive Land Registry offices after management opted to close the organisation's Warton site. more...
Museums And Galleries
ASPIRING artists are being offered the opportunity to hold their first exhibitions in the gallery at Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Darwen. more...
News
Simon Grayson began his summer signing spree this week with Swindon keeper, Rhys Evans, finally agreeing a two year deal at Bloomfield Road. more...
Blackpool's Latvian investment may not have secured many new players yet - but it has come to the attention of the nation's bookies who have slashed the odds against the Seasiders winning promotion in Valery Belokon's first season as club president. more...
News About Local Jobs
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
MORE than 400 workers at the Bolton base of Park Cakes bakery were today waiting for news about their future. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
A NATIONAL strike ballot among distribution workers at supermarket giant Asda in a row over pay and bargaining rights will start next week. more...
Other Sports
There'll be plenty of sore legs in Blackpool on Sunday when the resort's roads prepare for the annual influx of marathon runners. more...
On Monday Blackpool fought well in the field to win a game that at one time looked out of their reach. more...
Poulton schoolgirl, Jenny Davies, struck gold in the North of England track and field championships in Leeds last weekend. more...
Penwortham News
Penwortham Town Council is to be awarded quality status by the Government. more...
A woman was found dead in her conservatory after fire engulfed her home. more...
Pne News
North End chairman Derek Shaw's spat with manager Billy Davies shows no sign of abating, despite fans being desperate for the two to reach an agreement for the sake of the club's future. more...
North End defender Claude Davis is being linked with a summer move to Premiership newboys Sheffield United. more...
A unique memento of Sir Tom Finney's historic testimonial match in 1960 has been presented to the National Football Museum. more...
Despite the uncertainty over Billy Davies's future at the club, bookmakers are tipping North End as one of the favourites for promotion to the Premiership next season. more...
Despite the uncertainty over Billy Davies's future at the club, bookmakers are tipping North End as one of the favourites for promotion to the Premiership next season. more...
Preston News
The University of Central Lancashire has launched the UK's first degree course in nuclear decommissioning. more...
The parent of a child who has Down's syndrome has backed claims that families are being unsupported and misinformed by health professionals. more...
Preston City Council's Town Hall cash desk closes tomorrow. more...
Printing company Goss International has confirmed that 179 jobs will be lost as part of a restructuring of the firm. more...
A scaled-down Riversway Festival will take place later this month, despite fears over funding. more...
Agencies working with young offenders in Preston have agreed to work together more closely to prevent them returning to a life of crime. more...
A severely disabled woman has stepped up her fight to save a radio show, which she claims is a lifeline to troubled listeners. more...
Students at the University of Central Lancashire have been told they may have to graduate without knowing their marks but will find out if they have passed their degrees. more...
Students at the University of Central Lancashire have been told they may have to graduate without knowing their marks but will find out if they have passed their degrees. more...
Health workers under threat of the axe are to fight plans to close an NHS Direct call centre which will lead to 170 job losses. more...
Prestwich Headlines
BURY'S Fusilier Museum Appeal has been given the royal seal of approval. more...
BURY'S Fusilier Museum Appeal has been given the royal seal of approval. more...
Radcliffe Headlines
FORMER staff at a Radcliffe company are looking for colleagues to attend a reunion on June 16. more...
FORMER staff at a Radcliffe company are looking for colleagues to attend a reunion on June 16. more...
Ribbleton News
It may not be David Beckham but another England skip' will be flying the flag throughout Preston during this month's World Cup. more...
Rishton
WHEN 53-year-old Kevin Watson took an interest in model aircraft at the age of seven, he had no idea how the hobby would take over his life. more...
Rovers News
LUCAS Neill is ready to take centre stage in a bid to boost Australia's World Cup hopes. more...
Sabden
AN armed robber attacked a female shop assistant before making off with £400 in cash. more...
Shakers Updates
CHRIS Casper has hatched a plot to bring fantasy football to Gigg Lane next season. more...
GLYN Garner has advised Bury to go back to the drawing board in their search to find a regular number one. more...
CHRIS Casper has hatched a plot to bring fantasy football to Gigg Lane next season. more...
GLYN Garner has advised Bury to go back to the drawing board in their search to find a regular number one. more...
Soccer Headlines
CHRIS Casper has hatched a plot to bring fantasy football to Gigg Lane next season. more...
FOOTBALL may stop over the summer at most clubs, but not at FC United of Manchester. more...
GLYN Garner has advised Bury to go back to the drawing board in their search to find a regular number one. more...
CHRIS Casper has hatched a plot to bring fantasy football to Gigg Lane next season. more...
FOOTBALL may stop over the summer at most clubs, but not at FC United of Manchester. more...
GLYN Garner has advised Bury to go back to the drawing board in their search to find a regular number one. more...
Sport From Around The Area
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
Sporting Highlights
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
CHRIS Casper has hatched a plot to bring fantasy football to Gigg Lane next season. more...
FOOTBALL may stop over the summer at most clubs, but not at FC United of Manchester. more...
GLYN Garner has advised Bury to go back to the drawing board in their search to find a regular number one. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
CHRIS Casper has hatched a plot to bring fantasy football to Gigg Lane next season. more...
FOOTBALL may stop over the summer at most clubs, but not at FC United of Manchester. more...
GLYN Garner has advised Bury to go back to the drawing board in their search to find a regular number one. more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
LANCASHIRE have signed up New Zealand star Nathan Astle to combat the loss of Brad Hodge, who returns to Australia at the end of this month. more...
PHIL The Power' Taylor reckons the Reebok Stadium could stage the greatest darts match ever this weekend if he meets Ray van Barneveld in the Budweiser UK Open. more...
Stanley News
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman has landed prime target Julien N'Da from French side Rouen. more...
SIGNING a 12-month contract with Accrington Stanley is a deal that could change Andy Todd's life. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
BLOCKBUSTER film X-Men: The Last Stand has beaten The Da Vinci Code as this year's biggest opening to date. more...
Theatre
It's back - brighter and sexier than ever before. Blackpool Tower Ballroom's regular scorching salsa event - Tower Inferno - is set to make a return on June 16. more...
Thornton News
Fylde Coast lifesavers will be in the spotlight next week when they are honoured at a special event. more...
Fylde Coast lifesavers will be in the spotlight next week when they are honoured at a special event. more...
Tourist Guide
There's always something new to explore at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and this year is no exception. more...
One of Blackpool's famous old venues is back with a new look and great entertainment for the new season. more...
Blackpool Zoo has always been a wild day out but this year it could be an out of this world experience as well. more...
Blackpool Zoo has always been a wild day out - but this year it could be an out-of-this-world experience as well. more...
Louis Tussaud's Waxworks has a spectacular new look for this year - you can follow the red carpet down to the all new CelebCity where you can rub shoulders and have your picture taken with the likes of Brad Pitt, Kylie and Elvis. more...
Louis Tussaud's Waxworks has a spectacular new look for this year - you can follow the red carpet down to the all new CelebCity where you can rub shoulders and have your picture taken with the likes of Brad Pitt, Kylie and Elvis. more...
What visit to Blackpool would be complete without a visit to the world famous tower? more...
Come into contact with some of the most mysterious creatures from the world's oceans on your visit to Blackpool this year. more...
One major Blackpool attraction unveils a world first this year and it's a splashing experience. more...
Unlike many other resorts, Blackpool's season doesn't come to an end after the main summer holidays. Don't miss the world famous Blackpool Illuminations. more...
Experience the magic of the circus at the base of Blackpool Tower. more...
Tv Reviews
I FEEL ashamed. I had promised myself that I wouldn't get hooked by the goings-on in the Victorian freak show that is Big Brother. more...
Walton-Le-Dale News
A horse was rescued from the River Ribble after it fell down a grass bank and became stuck in the water. more...
Wanderers Headlines Of The Day
SAM Allardyce is on the trail of Lazio's French international, Ousmane Dabo, one of Europe's most sought-after free transfers. more...
SAM Allardyce is on the trail of Lazio's French international, Ousmane Dabo, one of Europe's most sought-after free transfers. more...
Wanderers News
SAM Allardyce is on the trail of Lazio's French international, Ousmane Dabo, one of Europe's most sought-after free transfers. more...
SAM Allardyce has pledged to put Lee Westwood, back in the Ryder Cup groove. more...
THE incredible story of how Bolton Wanderers have achieved success on a shoestring is highlighted in a report into Premier League wages. more...
THE incredible story of how Bolton Wanderers have achieved success on a shoestring is highlighted in a report into Premier League wages. more...
SAM Allardyce is on the trail of Lazio's French international, Ousmane Dabo, one of Europe's most sought-after free transfers. more...
We Say
SMOKERS are a determined breed. more...
IT is almost unthinkable that a habit that could grip you for life can kick in as early as the age of 11. more...
SMOKERS are a determined breed. more...
Whitefield Headlines
TEN free compost bins will be an incentive for residents to attend Monday's meeting of Whitefield and Unsworth area board. more...
TEN free compost bins will be an incentive for residents to attend Monday's meeting of Whitefield and Unsworth area board. more...
World Cup Briefing
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
A local entrepreneur is flying the flag for England's World Cup dreams - thanks to a Bolton Wanderers fan. more...
Wayne Rooney has become the UK's most searched for English footballer according to Yahoo!, as the nation awaits his World Cup fate. more...
BANNED soccer fans who have failed to hand in their passports ahead of the World Cup will have their names added to a national blacklist. more...
ELECTRONIC archives in the Bolton Evening News offices at Churchgate in the town centre remember the days when newspapers were the first source of information for millions. more...
ELECTRONIC archives in the Bolton Evening News offices at Churchgate in the town centre remember the days when newspapers were the first source of information for millions. more...
ELECTRONIC archives in the Bolton Evening News offices at Churchgate in the town centre remember the days when newspapers were the first source of information for millions. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
A local entrepreneur is flying the flag for England's World Cup dreams - thanks to a Bolton Wanderers fan. more...
Wayne Rooney has become the UK's most searched for English footballer according to Yahoo!, as the nation awaits his World Cup fate. more...
BANNED soccer fans who have failed to hand in their passports ahead of the World Cup will have their names added to a national blacklist. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
A local entrepreneur is flying the flag for England's World Cup dreams - thanks to a Bolton Wanderers fan. more...
Wayne Rooney has become the UK's most searched for English footballer according to Yahoo!, as the nation awaits his World Cup fate. more...
BANNED soccer fans who have failed to hand in their passports ahead of the World Cup will have their names added to a national blacklist. more...
THE World Cup is almost on us with bookmakers offering a plethora of betting opportunites. Our resident betting guru Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over what is on offer... more...
A local entrepreneur is flying the flag for England's World Cup dreams - thanks to a Bolton Wanderers fan. more...
Wayne Rooney has become the UK's most searched for English footballer according to Yahoo!, as the nation awaits his World Cup fate. more...
BANNED soccer fans who have failed to hand in their passports ahead of the World Cup will have their names added to a national blacklist. more...
You Say
On BBC Radio 2 last Friday, Wingates Band was described by the announcer Frank Renton as "One of the oldest established bands in the nation" and the band went on to give a superb performance. more...
Dawn Robinson-Walsh was pleased to read about the first-rate breast feeding facilities in Crompton Place (May 25). But she was disappointed with the Bolton Evening News for not having shown a picture of a mother "actively breastfeeding her baby" along with the article. more...
Dawn Robinson-Walsh was pleased to read about the first-rate breast feeding facilities in Crompton Place (May 25). But she was disappointed with the Bolton Evening News for not having shown a picture of a mother "actively breastfeeding her baby" along with the article. more...
I want to say I am in full agreement with Dawn Robinson-Walsh on her letter regarding double standards on breastfeeding (May 25). more...
I want to say I am in full agreement with Dawn Robinson-Walsh on her letter regarding double standards on breastfeeding (May 25). more...
It is evident from the content and tone of Frank White's letter (Letters Page, May 24) that he considers me to be a lone ranger. Can I firstly state that I am fully confident that I express the views of the majority of residents in The Haulgh. more...
It is evident from the content and tone of Frank White's letter (Letters Page, May 24) that he considers me to be a lone ranger. Can I firstly state that I am fully confident that I express the views of the majority of residents in The Haulgh. more...
May my wife and I, through your letters page, thank the many people who attended my Civic Sunday last week. more...
May my wife and I, through your letters page, thank the many people who attended my Civic Sunday last week. more...
In Thursday's edition of the Bolton Evening News, Dr Brian Iddon MP called for tougher laws to halt the rise in stabbings. more...
