Stories for 20 June 2006
Accrington
A JOINER who plunged 20ft from a Hyndburn building site when scaffolding collapsed has died. more...
Athletics
Bowland Fell Runner Leigh Warburton was the winning over-40 man at the longest race in the Senior English Fell Championship series. more...
Former Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix champions Tom Cornthwaite of Blackburn Harriers and Candice Leah from Clayton Harriers made their first GP appearances of the season at the Barley Fell Race, and each took victory. more...
Bacup
Plans to build three homes off Lee Road in Bacup have been refused by Rossendale Council despite recommendations from officials to approve the application. more...
Barrowford
THE former headquarters of a Pendle pub company is set to be transformed into a high-tech modern business centre creating 50 new jobs. more...
THE former headquarters of a Pendle pub company is set to be transformed into a high-tech modern business centre creating 50 new jobs. more...
Betting Tips
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
Blackburn
PAEDOPHILES were moved out of a Blackburn bail hostel just hours after an order by the Home Secretary. more...
THE sister of Blackburn murder victim Nazia Ahmed may have been injured trying to protect her and still hasn't been told she is dead. more...
THE sister of Blackburn murder victim Nazia Ahmed may have been injured trying to protect her and still hasn't been told she is dead. more...
A Blackburn schoolgirl will lead out the England team for tonight's World Cup match as a patriotic flag bearer for the team. more...
POLICE have seized Zameer Ahmed's passports but warn he may still try to leave the country. more...
EAST Lancashire's oldest school has announced the name of its new headteacher. more...
Bolton News
MONICA Ali received a warm welcome when she returned to Bolton to sign copies of her new novel. more...
A FATHER died after being hit by a single punch as he celebrated a friend's birthday in Bolton town centre, a court heard. more...
A MAN was found dead at his home in Wigan Road, Deane, yesterday. more...
A TODDLER who drank a lethal dose of methadone took an "extremely unusual" time to react to the drug, an inquest was told. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
BESTSELLING author Adele Heaton will pay a visit to Bolton's Heaton Library tonight. more...
A FISHING rod saleswoman formed an unlikely double act in Bolton with a chimpanzee. more...
A FISHING rod saleswoman formed an unlikely double act in Bolton with a chimpanzee. more...
A DISTRAUGHT father has told how he tried to save his five-year-old son from being crushed by a bus at the Camelot Theme Park. more...
A NURSE stopped a patient's sedation at the Royal Bolton Hospital, causing him to wake up in a panic, the Nursing and Midwifery Council heard. more...
THE shirt and tie worn by Sir Ian McKellen on the set of this year's blockbuster film The Da Vinci Code are to be auctioned on eBay by Bolton School. more...
A HOUSE described as the Jewel in the Crown of Smithills has been saved from developers for now. more...
A NEW playground could be built in Horwich's Old Station Park by the end of the year, thanks to a £100,000 cash injection. more...
THE beast of Bolton has surfaced again. more...
A TODDLER who drank a lethal dose of methadone took an "extremely unusual" time to react to the drug, an inquest was told. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
Brisa Column
As BRISA's last two articles have focussed on attendance, it's probably a good idea to change the record a bit and look at what the club want from us. more...
Burnley
A BURNLEY special school which opened last year has made a "good start" according to government inspectors. more...
A BURNLEY boy is helping to put the brakes on speeding drivers around his school. more...
ENGLAND fans in Burnley last night put their hands together and prayed to the Almighty for a World Cup win. more...
Police are still hunting a burglar who sneaked into the Burnley home of an 84-year-old pensioner causing her to collapse with heart problems. more...
A CHANGE in school holidays could have a drastic effect on exam results in Burnley and Pendle, councillors and education campaigners warned today. more...
Bury News
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
THE number of people injured and killed on Bury's roads is the lowest for ten years. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
THE number of people injured and killed on Bury's roads is the lowest for ten years. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
Business Headlines
A WORSLEY company which produces tamper-resistent food packaging for Marks & Spencer has sealed a new deal to expand its products. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
Business News
STAFF at BAE Systems in Samlesbury have found they can save the firm £2,000 a week in energy costs by turning off air conditioning systems. more...
THE former headquarters of a Pendle pub company is set to be transformed into a high-tech modern business centre creating 50 new jobs. more...
Cd Reviews
The acoustic weaver follows up his aching download single These Streets with an ode to being yourself. more...
The acoustic weaver follows up his aching download single These Streets with an ode to being yourself. more...
Chorley News
CHORLEY residents are being given the chance to have their say on a blueprint for the future of the town. more...
CHORLEY residents are being given the chance to have their say on a blueprint for the future of the town. more...
Clarets News
STEVE Cotterill insists he's never been happier with the forward line at his disposal. more...
ACCRINGTON Stanley and Burnley are believed to have been successful in the clubs' appeals to avoid their home games clashing. more...
Cricket Round-Up
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Darwen
A DARWEN councillor has issued warnings over a spate of leaflet drops asking residents to sell their homes following a rise in house prices. more...
A MAN was today critically ill after setting himself on fire and attempting to stab himself after parking his car on the hard shoulder of the M65. more...
Editor'S Comment
A CARNIVAL atmosphere has enveloped the first ten days of the World Cup, with fans from across the globe entering into the party spirit. more...
Education
EAST Lancashire's oldest school has announced the name of its new headteacher. more...
A BURNLEY special school which opened last year has made a "good start" according to government inspectors. more...
A CHANGE in school holidays could have a drastic effect on exam results in Burnley and Pendle, councillors and education campaigners warned today. more...
Education News
THE shirt and tie worn by Sir Ian McKellen on the set of this year's blockbuster film The Da Vinci Code are to be auctioned on eBay by Bolton School. more...
JUDGING is now underway for the Bolton Evening News' first Teacher of the Year competition. more...
Events In And Around Leigh
YOUNGSTERS in Leigh are being given a hands-on lesson in design when they attempt their own large scale construction as part of a celebration of architecture. more...
Golborne Girls FC's annual girls seven-a-side tournament is being held at Golborne Parkside community sports club on July 2. more...
Fc United Of Manchester
FC United captain Dave Chadwick admits it's finally starting to sink in' after a monumental inaugural season was capped by the skipper lifting the league championship in April. more...
Fence
Ambulance crews who were called to attend an overturned car im Fence were left baffled when no driver could be found. more...
Golf Updates
PETER Finch produced a brilliant comeback to reach tonight's semi-final of the Bolton Golf Association championship at Great Lever and Farnworth. more...
Health
PENSIONERS are being forced to stay in hospital because social services are not ready to take them home, it was revealed today. more...
Ice Hockey Updates
Goalie Cam Ward starred with 22 saves as Carolina beat Edmonton 3-1 in game seven of the NHL finals to win their first Stanley Cup. more...
Jobs News
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
Lancs Gig Reviews
For the second time in less than a year we're blessed with an audience with the ever itinerant Kings Of Nuthin', one of the best live bands on this little lump of ash we call Earth. more...
Latest Sport
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THE draw for the first eround of the Carling Cup will be made at noon on Wednesday. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THE draw for the first eround of the Carling Cup will be made at noon on Wednesday. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Leigh Headlines
A TODDLER who drank a lethal dose of methadone took an "extremely unusual" time to react to the drug, an inquest was told. more...
A TODDLER who drank a lethal dose of methadone took an "extremely unusual" time to react to the drug, an inquest was told. more...
YOUNGSTERS in Leigh are being given a hands-on lesson in design when they attempt their own large scale construction as part of a celebration of architecture. more...
YOUNGSTERS in Leigh are being given a hands-on lesson in design when they attempt their own large scale construction as part of a celebration of architecture. more...
Letters
I AM writing to you to see if you can obtain any answers for us. more...
MONDAY, June 12 was a red-letter day on the Montague estate, Blackburn. more...
WE were very sorry to read about the tragic death of Emma Coombes in the June 8 issue of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph and would like to send our condolences to Emma's family. more...
WE were very sorry to read about the tragic death of Emma Coombes in the June 8 issue of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph and would like to send our condolences to Emma's family. more...
HAVING tried Darwen's new roller coaster road, I am not impressed with the 250 yard one-way system (A666 north) with the tight corners and adverse cambers. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Local Sports Updates
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
A FISHING rod saleswoman formed an unlikely double act in Bolton with a chimpanzee. more...
Lower Darwen News
PLAIN-CLOTHED police officers are patrolling Lower Darwen after an increase in shed burglaries. more...
Margo
AT THE moment it's as though the government is falling apart. more...
Neil Bonnar: Shoots From The Lip
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
News About Local Jobs
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
THREE Asda staff from Bolton travelled to America to share their expertise with colleagues there and checked out a Beyonce concert as a thank you from the company. more...
Old Pals: Keeping In Touch Around The World
I'm looking for an old friend, Amanda (Mandi) Syddall, who lived in Germany. more...
Please can anyone help? more...
Please can anyone help? more...
I'm looking for an old friend, Amanda (Mandi) Syddall, who lived in Germany. more...
Please can anyone help? more...
I'm looking for an old friend, Amanda (Mandi) Syddall, who lived in Germany. more...
Please can anyone help? more...
I'm looking for an old friend, Amanda (Mandi) Syddall, who lived in Germany. more...
Pendle News
PENDLE people are being encouraged to get more involved in the future of the borough. more...
A CHANGE in school holidays could have a drastic effect on exam results in Burnley and Pendle, councillors and education campaigners warned today. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Headlines
THE number of people injured and killed on Bury's roads is the lowest for ten years. more...
THE number of people injured and killed on Bury's roads is the lowest for ten years. more...
Prestwich Headlines
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
Radcliffe Boro
RADCLIFFE Boro have made their first signing of the summer after snaring 22-year-old midfielder Haydn Eames from non-league neighbours Trafford. more...
Radcliffe Headlines
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
THE number of people injured and killed on Bury's roads is the lowest for ten years. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
THE number of people injured and killed on Bury's roads is the lowest for ten years. more...
A FORMER Territorial Army soldier has denied the murder of Bury pensioner Shirley Leach, 12 years ago. more...
Rishton
A NURSERY has hit out at "heartless" vandals who destroyed a children's climbing frame in an arson attack. more...
Rovers News
BLACKBURN Rovers striker Craig Bellamy will hold transfer talks with Liverpool after the Anfield giants triggered the release clause in the Welshman's contract last night. more...
Mark Hughes' transfer kitty is set for a boost from former Rovers midfielder Neil Danns' proposed transfer. more...
Seven Days
News and sport stories
from the Bolton Evening News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal
and associated newspapers and websites
in Lancashire from
the last seven days more...
News and sport stories
from the Bolton Evening News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal
and associated newspapers and websites
in Lancashire from
the last seven days more...
News and sport stories
from the Bolton Evening News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal
and associated newspapers and websites
in Lancashire from
the last seven days more...
News and sport stories
from the Bolton Evening News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal
and associated newspapers and websites
in Lancashire from
the last seven days more...
Shakers Updates
THE draw for the first eround of the Carling Cup will be made at noon on Wednesday. more...
THE draw for the first eround of the Carling Cup will be made at noon on Wednesday. more...
Soccer Headlines
THE draw for the first eround of the Carling Cup will be made at noon on Wednesday. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THE draw for the first eround of the Carling Cup will be made at noon on Wednesday. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
Sport From Around The Area
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
Sport Tasters
BLACKBURN Rovers striker Craig Bellamy will hold transfer talks with Liverpool after the Anfield giants triggered the release clause in the Welshman's contract last night. more...
BLACKBURN Rovers striker Craig Bellamy will hold transfer talks with Liverpool after the Anfield giants triggered the release clause in the Welshman's contract last night. more...
STEVE Cotterill insists he's never been happier with the forward line at his disposal. more...
ACCRINGTON Stanley and Burnley are believed to have been successful in the clubs' appeals to avoid their home games clashing. more...
Sporting Highlights
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THE draw for the first eround of the Carling Cup will be made at noon on Wednesday. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THE draw for the first eround of the Carling Cup will be made at noon on Wednesday. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
MARK Chilton believes playing at Lord's, against Middlesex, can inspire Lancashire to their fifth County Championship win of the season. more...
Stanley News
ACCRINGTON Stanley and Burnley are believed to have been successful in the clubs' appeals to avoid their home games clashing. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
MONICA Ali received a warm welcome when she returned to Bolton to sign copies of her new novel. more...
THE shirt and tie worn by Sir Ian McKellen on the set of this year's blockbuster film The Da Vinci Code are to be auctioned on eBay by Bolton School. more...
Tasters
A MAN was today critically ill after setting himself on fire and attempting to stab himself after parking his car on the hard shoulder of the M65. more...
THE sister of Blackburn murder victim Nazia Ahmed may have been injured trying to protect her and still hasn't been told she is dead. more...
PAEDOPHILES were moved out of a Blackburn bail hostel just hours after an order by the Home Secretary. more...
Theatre
BACUP Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is hoping to hit a high note from July 6 when it puts on a performance of Brassed Off. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
ST Philip's Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society Junior workshop is holding a theatre school over the summer holidays. more...
Thornton News
A JOINER from Thornton Cleveleys, who plunged 20ft from a building site when scaffolding collapsed, has died. more...
Travel
A MAN was today critically ill after setting himself on fire and attempting to stab himself after parking his car on the hard shoulder of the M65. more...
A BURNLEY boy is helping to put the brakes on speeding drivers around his school. more...
Tv News
A Blackburn schoolgirl will lead out the England team for tonight's World Cup match as a patriotic flag bearer for the team. more...
Tv Reviews
SOMETIMES, I don't know how, but without realising, a TV programme seeps into your life and before you know, it's one of your not-to-miss favourites. more...
Wanderers News
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
BOLTON Wanderers are one of a number of clubs who have been alerted to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's contract dispute at Midlesbrough. more...
Wanderers are looking for a new first team physio following the departure of Andy Barr, who has been appointed head of sports medicine at Southampton. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
We Say
IF England are ever going to experiment in this World Cup, then tonight's game against Sweden is the ideal time to play what is obviously the strongest attacking team and that must include Wayne Rooney, Aaron Lennon and Michael Owen. more...
THE importance of Bolton's most historic buildings cannot be overstated. more...
THE importance of Bolton's most historic buildings cannot be overstated. more...
IF England are ever going to experiment in this World Cup, then tonight's game against Sweden is the ideal time to play what is obviously the strongest attacking team and that must include Wayne Rooney, Aaron Lennon and Michael Owen. more...
IF England are ever going to experiment in this World Cup, then tonight's game against Sweden is the ideal time to play what is obviously the strongest attacking team and that must include Wayne Rooney, Aaron Lennon and Michael Owen. more...
IF England are ever going to experiment in this World Cup, then tonight's game against Sweden is the ideal time to play what is obviously the strongest attacking team and that must include Wayne Rooney, Aaron Lennon and Michael Owen. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
BESTSELLING author Adele Heaton will pay a visit to Bolton's Heaton Library tonight. more...
ST Philip's Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society Junior workshop is holding a theatre school over the summer holidays. more...
THE story of how a village named after a peat-stained black pool became one of the most famous seaside resorts in the world will be told at Hall i' th' Wood Museum. more...
THE story of how a village named after a peat-stained black pool became one of the most famous seaside resorts in the world will be told at Hall i' th' Wood Museum. more...
FREE summer taster courses in French, Spanish and computing are on offer at the New Bury Community Centre, Buckley Lane, Farnworth. more...
World Cup
THE globe is going World Cup crazy but few know that the idea kicked off in Blackburn! more...
ENGLAND fans in Burnley last night put their hands together and prayed to the Almighty for a World Cup win. more...
World Cup Blog
A CARNIVAL atmosphere has enveloped the first ten days of the World Cup, with fans from across the globe entering into the party spirit. more...
ENGLAND expects and tonight could well be the night the three lions finally roar into life. more...
World Cup Briefing
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
STUMBLING through the satellite channels the other night, I came across a voice which could change my World Cup viewing patterns for good. more...
STUMBLING through the satellite channels the other night, I came across a voice which could change my World Cup viewing patterns for good. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
IF England are ever going to experiment in this World Cup, then tonight's game against Sweden is the ideal time to play what is obviously the strongest attacking team and that must include Wayne Rooney, Aaron Lennon and Michael Owen. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
IF England are ever going to experiment in this World Cup, then tonight's game against Sweden is the ideal time to play what is obviously the strongest attacking team and that must include Wayne Rooney, Aaron Lennon and Michael Owen. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
IF England are ever going to experiment in this World Cup, then tonight's game against Sweden is the ideal time to play what is obviously the strongest attacking team and that must include Wayne Rooney, Aaron Lennon and Michael Owen. more...
Mexico will be without Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti for Wednesday's crucial Group D clash against Portugal because of a thigh injury. more...
Wayne Rooney is 25/1 to score a hat-trick against Sweden in Tuesday's final Group B game with Ladbrokes and just 4/1 to score the first goal according to betting experts. more...
THERE'S nothing so fickle as a football fan. Peter Crouch has gone from zero to hero with England fans in a matter of weeks. more...
A poster of Wayne Rooney with his outstretched arms, face and torso painted red in the shape of the St George's Cross has gone up on the UK's second biggest outdoor site. more...
IF England are ever going to experiment in this World Cup, then tonight's game against Sweden is the ideal time to play what is obviously the strongest attacking team and that must include Wayne Rooney, Aaron Lennon and Michael Owen. more...
You Say
THE letter "In defence of the indefensible" (June 13), by Guy Harkin I agree entirely with what he says. more...
THE letter "In defence of the indefensible" (June 13), by Guy Harkin I agree entirely with what he says. more...
MODERN monstrosities have no place against our great old monuments of yesteryear. more...
ONCE again our bus service has been taken off, which was a circular bus service 536-537, and replaced by a Manchester bus number 95. more...
UNDER the Urban District Council's style of local government, meetings and proceedings were regulated by Standing Orders, it being incumbent on elected members to conduct themselves in an orderly manner. more...
Walter Scott's faith in the administrative superiority of elected executive mayors is of long standing. It is also naive in its simplicity, and for the most part misplaced. "Would an elected mayor have allowed the fiasco (over the bins) to develop" he asks, (Bolton Evening News, June 16), implying that the answer is "no". more...
Walter Scott's faith in the administrative superiority of elected executive mayors is of long standing. It is also naive in its simplicity, and for the most part misplaced. "Would an elected mayor have allowed the fiasco (over the bins) to develop" he asks, (Bolton Evening News, June 16), implying that the answer is "no". more...
Walter Scott's faith in the administrative superiority of elected executive mayors is of long standing. It is also naive in its simplicity, and for the most part misplaced. "Would an elected mayor have allowed the fiasco (over the bins) to develop" he asks, (Bolton Evening News, June 16), implying that the answer is "no". more...
IN reply to Andrew Fraser ("Let's return to normal Mr Reid" June 14), I agree, it is not just Blenheim Road, we have the yob culture in Halliwell too. more...
Your Pictures
Fairbairn Street, Horwich, where all the children have been getting in the World Cup mood. The street has banners from house to house and all neighbours have been participating. Come on England say the residents more...
