Stories for 14 July 2006
Accrington
A MAN has been jailed for life for murdering his ex-wife's lover and disposing of his body in a jealous rage. more...
ACCRINGTON businessman David Guilfoyle was described by associates and even those closest to him as "womaniser" and a "wheeler dealer". more...
SHANE Fitzpatrick was a violent man who repeatedly hit his wife during almost 20 years together and hospitalised her more than once. more...
A MAN has been jailed for life for murdering his ex-wife's lover and disposing of his body in a jealous rage. more...
A MOTHER today told how her son feared he was paralysed after falling 30ft from the roof of a derelict building. more...
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Accrington who robbed an Aldi cashier at knifepoint is facing a long stretch behind bars. more...
BURGLARS used a wheelie bin to cart off more than £2,000 worth of satellite-navigation systems from Argos, in Blackburn Road, Accrington. more...
A MAN has been jailed for life for murdering his ex-wife's lover and disposing of his body in a jealous rage. more...
A MAN has been jailed for life for murdering his ex-wife's lover and disposing of his body in a jealous rage. more...
Amir Khan: Latest News
CRAIG Watson has "gone missing" after Amir Khan said he wanted to fight the only boxer to have put him on the floor. more...
CRAIG Watson has "gone missing" after Amir Khan said he wanted to fight the only boxer to have put him on the floor. more...
Andy Lochhead
I'M very optimistic about Burnley's chances in the Championship next season. more...
Betting Tips
TOMORROW'S big race, the John Smiths Cup, takes place at York. Forgery has been backed all week in this and I think he will take a lot of beating. more...
Blackburn
AN AUDACIOUS gang stole tens of thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes after cutting a large hole in the side of a delivery van in Blackburn. more...
PENSIONERS today hit out over plans to privatise Blackburn's busy town centre post office. more...
The organsiers of Blackburn Mela have defended their pricing policy after a trader criticised the price of stalls at this weekend's event. more...
Bolton Cars
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
Bolton News
THOUSANDS of students were today toasting degree success as Bolton University enjoyed its most successful year. more...
BOLTON'S links with the rest of the world are being celebrated with a new display at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
LABOUR delivered a resounding blow to its- political rivals last night, sweeping to victory in the Crompton ward by-election. more...
LABOUR swept to victory in the Crompton ward by-election last nightThe seat became vacant after Liberal Democrat councillor Iqbal Patel resigned in May, saying he wanted to dedicate more time to his family and business. more...
LABOUR supporters in Bolton were celebrating today after sweeping to victory in the Crompton ward by-election. more...
A NEPHEW who attacked his uncle with a knife has been sent to prison indefinitely. more...
TRADING Standards in Bolton are warning elderly and vulnerable people to be on their guard against rogue traders offering free damp proof checks after a home in Westhoughton was targeted. more...
BOLTON is set to go Sports Relief crazy over the next two days, with the town's residents and celebrities taking part in a series of fund-raising runs and TV stunts. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A NEPHEW who attacked his uncle with a knife has been sent to prison indefinitely. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
Boxing Updates
CRAIG Watson has "gone missing" after Amir Khan said he wanted to fight the only boxer to have put him on the floor. more...
CRAIG Watson has "gone missing" after Amir Khan said he wanted to fight the only boxer to have put him on the floor. more...
Brierfield
A BRIERFIELD man has appeared in court accused of bringing a cache of weapons into Britain on board a jet. more...
Burnley
A MAN has been jailed for life for murdering his ex-wife's lover and disposing of his body in a jealous rage. more...
A MAN has been jailed for life for murdering his ex-wife's lover and disposing of his body in a jealous rage. more...
ACCRINGTON businessman David Guilfoyle was described by associates and even those closest to him as "womaniser" and a "wheeler dealer". more...
SHANE Fitzpatrick was a violent man who repeatedly hit his wife during almost 20 years together and hospitalised her more than once. more...
FEARS over a spate of alleged child abduction attempts in Burnley were eased today after police said at least one of the claims was no longer under investigation. more...
Bury News
A Bury bus service launched last year has proved so popular with passengers that the number of journeys is to be doubled. more...
DEBENHAMS has been confirmed as the flagship store for the £220 million transformation of The Rock. more...
A Bury bus service launched last year has proved so popular with passengers that the number of journeys is to be doubled. more...
ONE in 14 pupils in Bury is being suspended or expelled in Bury schools, new figures have revealed. more...
A TEENAGER who terrorised residents on a Bury estate has been jailed for two years for breaching his Anti-Social Behaviour Order. more...
A TOTAL of 41 lethal weapons, including a bladed knuckle duster, have been handed in to Bury police by the public. more...
THE funeral of a mother-of-four who died in a fall from a balcony in Ibiza will take place on Monday. more...
RESIDENTS of Ramsbottom, Tottington and North Manor will have the chance to voice any policing concerns face-to-face with Bury's new boss at next week's area board. more...
TONY Blair will soon receive a special delivery from pupils at Elton High School who want him to help children in Africa. more...
PUPILS and parents are celebrating after Broad Oak High School won a reprieve at a dramatic town hall meeting last night. more...
PUPILS and parents are celebrating after Broad Oak High School won a reprieve at a dramatic town hall meeting last night. more...
PUPILS and parents are celebrating after Broad Oak High School won a reprieve at a dramatic town hall meeting last night. more...
DEBENHAMS has been confirmed as the flagship store for the £220 million transformation of The Rock. more...
A Bury bus service launched last year has proved so popular with passengers that the number of journeys is to be doubled. more...
Business Headlines
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
Business Updates
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
Centre steering group forming
BUSINESS representatives are being sought to work in close partnership to help spearhead a key Bury town centre steering group. more...
DEBENHAMS has been confirmed as the flagship store for the £220 million transformation of The Rock. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
DEBENHAMS has been confirmed as the flagship store for the £220 million transformation of The Rock. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
Cars News
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
A CAR dealership which started life in Bolton nearly 40 years ago is just weeks away from completing a £4 million relocation and refit that has created up to 30 new jobs. more...
Chorley News
Chorley Borough Council has accused anti-council house transfer campaigners of issuing inaccurate information to tenants. more...
A POLICEMAN from Chorley who rescued a boy from a burning house in Blackburn has been voted the bravest cop in the North West. more...
A NEW on-line information service to help charities and community groups attract grants from outside bodies has been launched by Chorley Council. more...
Clarets News
BURNLEY spent almost 19 per cent more on agents fees over the last 12 months compared to the previous year. more...
BURNLEY are motoring along after landing their biggest ever five-figure sponsorship deal for the Cricket Field Stand. more...
BURNLEY Football Club's stars of tomorrow have been given a boost on the road to success following a £6,000 donation by a fans' website. more...
Clitheroe
Volunteers are invited to "go the extra mile" in Clitheroe in aid of Sports Relief tomorrow. more...
THE first images of the £3.2million Clitheroe Castle project were unveiled at a private function aimed at attracting sponsors. more...
Colne
NELSON and Colne College has been recognised as one of the best learning centres in the country by being awarded the prestigious Beacon Status. more...
Cricket Round-Up
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Earthquake Appeal Run
Witton Park High School more...
Blackburn Rovers hand over a cheque more...
Blackburn Rovers hand over a cheque more...
Pleckgate High School more...
Beardwood High School more...
Tauheedul Islam Girls School more...
Whalley Range Bazaar presentation more...
St Wilfrids CE School more...
Blakewater College more...
Newfield School more...
Darwen Moorland High School more...
Darwen Vale School more...
St Bedes High School more...
Edenfield News
RAIDERS brandishing a handgun burst into a Rossendale village post office and demanded cash. more...
Editor'S Comment
SADLY East Lancashire is not short of derelict buildings and that fact must be a huge headache for police and other emergency services as well as parents at this time of year. more...
Education
NELSON and Colne College has been recognised as one of the best learning centres in the country by being awarded the prestigious Beacon Status. more...
Education News
ONE in 14 pupils in Bury is being suspended or expelled in Bury schools, new figures have revealed. more...
TONY Blair will soon receive a special delivery from pupils at Elton High School who want him to help children in Africa. more...
PUPILS and parents are celebrating after Broad Oak High School won a reprieve at a dramatic town hall meeting last night. more...
Events In And Around Leigh
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
A FAMILY night with free admission and big screen fun starts tonight at 8pm at X11 Apostles Club, Westleigh. more...
LEIGH Infirmary celebrates its 100th Birthday on Friday, October 27. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
Fred Shawcross: Gives It To You Straight
WIMBLEDON again emphasised that the English are pretty small beer, or poor quality strawberries if you will, when it comes to tennis. more...
Gig Guide
Yorkshire indie rockers are heading over the Pennines to play Blackburn on October 15. more...
Soul singer Terri Walker is one of the stars of Blackburn's Arts In Park. We caught up with her ahead of her set on July 23. more...
THE thousands expected to attend Blackburn's free Arts In The Park festival can be guaranteed a vintage performance from Saturday's headline act, The Lightning Seeds. We caught up with mainstay Ian Broudie ahead of the show on July 22. more...
LEADING Urban pop band the Rishi Rich Project will be appearing live at this year's Blackburn Mela which takes place over the weekend of July 15 and 16. more...
IT'S the news rock fans across East Lancashire have been waiting for Quazfest is back on August 5. more...
Health
A HOSPITAL boss has apologised to patients for parking problems at the new hospital. more...
ON day five of our tour of the new £113million Royal Blackburn Hospital, we look at the development's urology and cardiac services. more...
Hoddlesden News
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former headmaster who died suddenly at home. more...
Jobs News
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
Lancashire
ILLEGAL anglers caught fines as well as fish in the North West this spring, with 171 illegal fishing cases making it to court between April and June. more...
Lancashire League
BURNLEY captain Jon Harvey has bemoaned a massive selection blow ahead of tonight's Lancashire League 20/20 final against Rishton. more...
Latest Sport
CRAIG Watson has "gone missing" after Amir Khan said he wanted to fight the only boxer to have put him on the floor. more...
TOMORROW'S big race, the John Smiths Cup, takes place at York. Forgery has been backed all week in this and I think he will take a lot of beating. more...
CRAIG Watson has "gone missing" after Amir Khan said he wanted to fight the only boxer to have put him on the floor. more...
Leigh Headlines
A NEPHEW who attacked his uncle with a knife has been sent to prison indefinitely. more...
A TEENAGE boy had to be rescued after falling into a canal in Leigh. more...
LEIGH Infirmary celebrates its 100th Birthday on Friday, October 27. more...
CHILDREN from eight Leigh primary schools took part in the Rotary-sponsored "Let the Children Speak" at Leigh Masonic Hall. more...
THE ambitious plan for a guided busway between Leigh and Manchester is finally on the move. more...
THE ambitious plan for a guided busway between Leigh and Manchester is finally on the move. more...
TYLDESLEY Police Station is to close its doors today. more...
A NEPHEW who attacked his uncle with a knife has been sent to prison indefinitely. more...
Lesley Richards
THE Birdcare Standards Association has issued a plea to garden bird fans to make sure they keep making clean water accessible to help keep them alive this summer. more...
THE Birdcare Standards Association has issued a plea to garden bird fans to make sure they keep making clean water accessible to help keep them alive this summer. more...
THE Birdcare Standards Association has issued a plea to garden bird fans to make sure they keep making clean water accessible to help keep them alive this summer. more...
THE days of having to stay at home while married pals jet off on holiday are over for singletons afraid to travel alone. more...
THE days of having to stay at home while married pals jet off on holiday are over for singletons afraid to travel alone. more...
Letters
DURING the course of last week I had to make three visits to Blackburn's two hospitals, Blackburn Royal Infirmary and Queen's Park, fortunately not for myself but to accompany my brother-in-law. more...
AS the residents' group which initiated action over the environmental impact of Whinney Hill tip and proposed expansion and access, we are still concerned that our voice in this matter has been somewhat neglected. more...
AS the residents' group which initiated action over the environmental impact of Whinney Hill tip and proposed expansion and access, we are still concerned that our voice in this matter has been somewhat neglected. more...
AS an ex serviceman eligible to claim the Veterans' Lapel Badge award, I contacted the Veterans' Agency a few weeks ago to place my order. more...
AS an ex serviceman eligible to claim the Veterans' Lapel Badge award, I contacted the Veterans' Agency a few weeks ago to place my order. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
SWASHBUCKLING Matt Walsh carved out Prestwich's place in the Lancashire Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic last-over blast. more...
Prestwich face a double home fixture this weekend, hosting Denton West on Saturday before a Walkden Cup semi-final clash with Denton on Sunday. more...
Prestwich face a double home fixture this weekend, hosting Denton West on Saturday before a Walkden Cup semi-final clash with Denton on Sunday. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local fixtures
SATURDAY
League: Kearsley v Astley Bridge; Egerton v Bradshaw; Farnworth SC v Eagley; Westhoughton v Farnworth; Greenmount v Horwich; Heaton v Little Lever; Tonge v Walkden. more...
Local Sports Updates
SWASHBUCKLING Matt Walsh carved out Prestwich's place in the Lancashire Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic last-over blast. more...
Prestwich face a double home fixture this weekend, hosting Denton West on Saturday before a Walkden Cup semi-final clash with Denton on Sunday. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
British Gas officials followed one of their own delivery vehicles and saw 17 new appliances worth £12,500 off-loaded into a lock-up garage in Little Lever, Bolton Crown Court was told. more...
Lytham News
The decision about the future of a civil service site in Lytham that is threatened with closure is being kept under wraps, according to Fylde MP Michael Jack. more...
Mela Guide
Manchester is gearing up for this year's mela which returns to Platt Fields Park. more...
Movies
The first musical from the home of the multi million dollar Bollywood film industry heads to the UK. more...
Nelson
NELSON and Colne College has been recognised as one of the best learning centres in the country by being awarded the prestigious Beacon Status. more...
AN area of Nelson is set for a brighter future when a blitz against fly tipping and litter takes place this weekend. more...
DETECTIVES have renewed an appeal for witnesses after claims a woman was grabbed by the hair and dragged down a back street by a gang of men in a van. more...
News
Labour's Hanif Darvesh swept to victory in the Crompton (Bolton) by-election. more...
News About Local Jobs
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
THE number of people out of work in Bolton has reached the highest level for five years, according to new figures. more...
News About Local Schools
THE decision to grant a reprieve to Broad Oak High School could also be a good omen for the future of Prestwich Arts College. more...
THE decision to grant a reprieve to Broad Oak High School could also be a good omen for the future of Prestwich Arts College. more...
News From The Schools
CHILDREN from eight Leigh primary schools took part in the Rotary-sponsored "Let the Children Speak" at Leigh Masonic Hall. more...
Pne News
Preston North End spent a whopping £454,500 on agents' fees in the first six months of 2006 - the highest total in the entire Football League. more...
Preston North End spent a whopping £454,500 on agents' fees in the first six months of 2006 - the highest total in the entire Football League. more...
Preston North End spent a whopping £454,500 on agents' fees in the first six months of 2006 - the highest total in the entire Football League. more...
Preston News
It was a case of the power of glove' when a fashion student made a real fist of her designs to get her hands on a national glove design award. more...
Prestwich Headlines
DEBENHAMS has been confirmed as the flagship store for the £220 million transformation of The Rock. more...
THE decision to grant a reprieve to Broad Oak High School could also be a good omen for the future of Prestwich Arts College. more...
DEBENHAMS has been confirmed as the flagship store for the £220 million transformation of The Rock. more...
THE decision to grant a reprieve to Broad Oak High School could also be a good omen for the future of Prestwich Arts College. more...
Public Transport
A Bury bus service launched last year has proved so popular with passengers that the number of journeys is to be doubled. more...
A Bury bus service launched last year has proved so popular with passengers that the number of journeys is to be doubled. more...
A Bury bus service launched last year has proved so popular with passengers that the number of journeys is to be doubled. more...
Rossendale News
TEEN boozers and reckless licensees will be targeted as part of a police campaign aimed at cracking down on alcohol misuse in Rossendale. more...
Rovers News
BLACKBURN Rovers central defender Ryan Nelsen is not for sale. more...
Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes has applauded Jason Brown's decision to come to Ewood Park. more...
MARK Hughes is running the rule over former Celtic winger Didier Agathe. more...
FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker Kevin Gallacher has turned author as he looks to give Scottish football a much needed shot in the arm. more...
School Closures: The Protests Continue
THE decision to grant a reprieve to Broad Oak High School could also be a good omen for the future of Prestwich Arts College. more...
PUPILS and parents are celebrating after Broad Oak High School won a reprieve at a dramatic town hall meeting last night. more...
THE decision to grant a reprieve to Broad Oak High School could also be a good omen for the future of Prestwich Arts College. more...
Shakers Updates
ENGLAND international Andy Johnson will make his Everton debut in tomorrow's friendly with Bury at Gigg Lane. more...
A FOREVER Bury fun day and Bury FC open day is being held at Gigg Lane on Sunday, July 30 at 1pm. more...
ENGLAND international Andy Johnson will make his Everton debut in tomorrow's friendly with Bury at Gigg Lane. more...
A FOREVER Bury fun day and Bury FC open day is being held at Gigg Lane on Sunday, July 30 at 1pm. more...
Shuiab Khan
For the remaining time I have left on this planet I will try my best to get some important messages across. more...
Soccer Headlines
ENGLAND international Andy Johnson will make his Everton debut in tomorrow's friendly with Bury at Gigg Lane. more...
ENGLAND international Andy Johnson will make his Everton debut in tomorrow's friendly with Bury at Gigg Lane. more...
Sport Tasters
BLACKBURN Rovers central defender Ryan Nelsen is not for sale. more...
Sporting Highlights
CRAIG Watson has "gone missing" after Amir Khan said he wanted to fight the only boxer to have put him on the floor. more...
CRAIG Watson has "gone missing" after Amir Khan said he wanted to fight the only boxer to have put him on the floor. more...
Stanley News
ACCRINGTON Stanley play their third pre-season game in a week when they travel to Bootle tomorrow (kick-off 3pm). more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
BOLTON is set to go Sports Relief crazy over the next two days, with the town's residents and celebrities taking part in a series of fund-raising runs and TV stunts. more...
Takeaways
TAKEAWAYS which incorporate the word cuisine' into their title have, in my opinion, got to be that little bit special to get away with it. more...
Theatre
SOMETIMES we can all feel like we're spinning six different plates at once. For master illusionist, juggler and trick cyclist Van Buren it's his day job. See him in Blackpool until July 30. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
Tv Reviews
STARS who do a bit of work for charity have suffered ever since Smashy and Nicey did their "but we don't like to talk about it" routine. more...
Wanderers News
MOST Wanderers fans now believe Sam Allardyce will stay at the Reebok rather than take up the vacant Sunderland manager's job as suggested earlier in the week. more...
PHIL Gartside has gone on the offensive in the wake of the Didi Hamann transfer farce. more...
PHIL Gartside has gone on the offensive in the wake of the Didi Hamann transfer farce. more...
SAM Allardyce is set to win the race to sign former Manchester United defender, Quinton Fortune. more...
What'S On
LANCASHIRE Wildlife Trust is set to host the third of its summer series of 10km charity trail races. more...
What'S On In And Around Bury
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
EDENFIELD tots will be celebrating the start of the summer holidays with a family disco on Sunday. more...
BIRTLE Riding Centre in Elbut Lane, Bury, is staging a clear round show jumping event tonight, starting at 5pm. more...
A FOREVER Bury fun day and Bury FC open day is being held at Gigg Lane on Sunday, July 30 at 1pm. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
GREENMOUNT Cricket Club will be rocking to the rafters on Saturday, July 22
when top tribute band Once More Into The Bleach are again the visitors to
the Log Cabin. more...
A SUMMER of fun is promised at Manchester Art Galley. more...
BRUSHES and models at the ready! more...
MRS Barbara Nice, the comedy creation of Phoenix Nights' Janice Connolly, will be a star attraction at The Lowry's Folk Archive Family Fun Day later his month. more...
A NEW exhibition at Urbis tells the many stories of Manchester across the decades. more...
A NEW exhibition at Urbis tells the many stories of Manchester across the decades. more...
A FOREVER Bury fun day and Bury FC open day is being held at Gigg Lane on Sunday, July 30 at 1pm. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
BOLTON'S links with the rest of the world are being celebrated with a new display at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
Whats On
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
A FOREVER Bury fun day and Bury FC open day is being held at Gigg Lane on Sunday, July 30 at 1pm. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
A FOREVER Bury fun day and Bury FC open day is being held at Gigg Lane on Sunday, July 30 at 1pm. more...
STARS of stage and screen will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre for one night only on August 13. more...
You Say
PHIL Platt in his letter July 12 asks: "Why no metro to Bolton?" more...
I am in total agreement with Mr J O'Connor "Limit speed on roads into estate" (Letters, July 11). more...
In response to Mr J O'Connor's letter "Limit Speed on roads into estates" July 12. I would say that if he had read any of my letters on the subject he would have noted the following points. more...
I recently had an information leaflet stating that First Bus are purchasing new buses to add to their fleet. I would like to say I am delighted to hear this and maybe now we might get some better buses on the Great Lever 571/572 routes. At present we have some double decker buses which are uncomfortable and dirty. more...
The government must back the GMPTA and give the authority the powers to plan the local bus network. more...
After a trip to Bolton with my husband (a Bolton Man) to visit our family, we were yet again dismayed to find that for some reason your shops are reluctant to accept our Scottish notes, which are actually legal tender! more...
