Stories for 25 July 2006
Accrington
A GROUP has said that an Accrington park deserves to be issued with a health warning despite it being awarded a Green Flag for excellence. more...
A SERIAL shoplifter struck at stores in the North West to pay for his drug habit. more...
Apna Bazaar: A Festival Of Music, Dance And Fashion
A SPECTACULAR celebration of multicultural fashion, dance and music will be launched with a sneak preview this week. more...
Arts In The Park Photos
The Lightning Seeds on stage. more...
The crowd at the main stage of Arts In The Park. more...
The Lightning Seeds on stage. more...
The Lightning Seeds on stage. more...
The Lightning Seeds on stage. more...
The Lightning Seeds on stage. more...
Blackburn
A Blackburn pensioner died in hospital after an operation, an inquest was told. more...
A Blackburn pensioner died in hospital after an operation, an inquest was told. more...
DETECTIVES today appealed for witnesses who saw four balaclava-clad robbers flee up a side street to come forward. more...
A MOTHER from Blackburn is planning to sue hospital bosses for failing to diagnose the condition which killed her two-month-old son. more...
Bolton News
IF A burger and a banana had a fight, who would win? more...
WHO could resist limpid brown eyes gazing out of the cuddliest little golden form imaginable? more...
THREE Bolton clergymen have been ordained as church deacons in a ceremony at Manchester Cathedral. more...
SHE was just half-a-mile from the finishing line when she collapsed. more...
SHE was just half-a-mile from the finishing line when she collapsed. more...
COMEDIAN Patrick McGuinness is set to host a new Channel 4 show in which celebrities endure painful ordeals for charity. more...
A TEENAGER has been banned from the streets where he caused misery for dozens of residents. more...
A THREE-year-old girl was rescued by firefighters after getting her thumb caught in a garden chair. more...
ARSONISTS set fire to a mosaic bench in a children's play area yesterday sending hundreds of marbles spilling across a play area. more...
A HUGE pall of smoke could been seen across Bolton as a derelict mill was engulfed in flames. more...
A HUGE pall of smoke could been seen across Bolton as a derelict mill was engulfed in flames. more...
A SHOP owner who has parked in the same spot for years has been issued with four tickets in a fortnight. more...
A BLUEPRINT to guide future building development in Bolton town centre has been launched. more...
Bolton Muslim Girls' School has been singled out to be fast-tracked in its plans to join the state sector. more...
PARTNERS on the tennis court became partners for life. more...
THREE members of staff who have chalked up 82 years at the same secondary school are retiring. more...
MOST of Bolton's Brewers Fayre restaurant pubs have been snapped up by a rival chain. more...
ENERGETIC people of all ages took part in fun sporting activities at Bolton's Festival Hall on Saturday. more...
THE work of one of Bolton's business support agencies has been praised by Chancellor Gordon Brown as a key factor in the town's economic development over the past 10 years. more...
HOAX phone calls to the fire service are being broadcast over the radio in a bid to trap the people who make them. more...
A PLANNING application to build homes in a green belt area has been given the
go-ahead despite objections from a neighbouring council. more...
POLICE had to be called after a group of youths disrupted a Bolton golf club's match. more...
A CORDON was put into place by firefighters following a chemical leak at a factory. more...
A BOLTON primary school teacher may have officially retired at the end of the school year but he cannot keep away from the playing fields. more...
A SPECTACULAR celebration of multicultural fashion, dance and music will be launched with a sneak preview this week. more...
SHE was just half-a-mile from the finishing line when she collapsed. more...
Brierfield
A PENSIONER who was shoved headfirst down a flight of stairs when she interrupted a raid on her home in Brierfield could have been killed, police said today. more...
Burnley
A WOMAN used her parents' names to run up debts of £50,000 and the first they knew was when bailiffs tried to re-possess her father's home. more...
Bury News
SHE was just half-a-mile from the finishing line when she collapsed. more...
SHE was just half-a-mile from the finishing line when she collapsed. more...
Business Headlines
MOST of Bolton's Brewers Fayre restaurant pubs have been snapped up by a rival chain. more...
THE work of one of Bolton's business support agencies has been praised by Chancellor Gordon Brown as a key factor in the town's economic development over the past 10 years. more...
Chorley News
A BURGLAR from Chorley who took police on a tour of places where he had struck has been jailed for 18 months. more...
PUPILS at Clayton Brook Primary School, Chorley, have become the borough's first junior neighbourhood wardens'. more...
Clarets News
STEVE Cotterill insists places are still up for grabs in his Burnley side as they prepare for their first pre-season friendly in Italy. more...
CHILLED out Burnley striker Andy Gray has wasted no time enjoying the sights of Lake Garda. more...
Clitheroe
CONCERNS over access and parking were raised by residents at the first public viewing of plans which will transform Clitheroe Castle. more...
TWO youths have been arrested following a suspected arson attack at a Ribble Valley farm which caused £45,000-worth of damage. more...
Cricket Round-Up
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
GREENMOUNT moved into pole position alongside Walkden in the Bolton League after a top table batting and bowling show. more...
YOU can find the latest Bolton Association scorecards on our special page. more...
YOU can find the latest Bolton Association scorecards on our special page. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
Darwen
Darwen parents have slammed a decision to axe a school bus which takes their children to Bolton. more...
THE new £30million Belgrave Heights housing development in Darwen was officially launched by mayor Dorothy Walsh as bulldozers moved in to clear the area. more...
Education News
Bolton Muslim Girls' School has been singled out to be fast-tracked in its plans to join the state sector. more...
THREE members of staff who have chalked up 82 years at the same secondary school are retiring. more...
A BOLTON primary school teacher may have officially retired at the end of the school year but he cannot keep away from the playing fields. more...
Great Harwood
A FATHER-of-three who has made the decision to keep his family in war-torn Lebanon says it is his duty to stay. more...
Haslingden
A FATHER and son team roaring round the coast of Britain on mini motorbikes have been battling the recent heatwave in a bid to reach the half-way point. more...
A FATHER and son team roaring round the coast of Britain on mini motorbikes have been battling the recent heatwave in a bid to reach the half-way point. more...
Health
A MOTHER from Blackburn is planning to sue hospital bosses for failing to diagnose the condition which killed her two-month-old son. more...
Latest Sport
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
Leyland News
A grandfather has vowed to fight plans to build for a new waste facility in Leyland as developers are expected to present the proposals at a special meeting next month. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
MIKE Watkinson is confident that Mal Loye will be able to play a full part in Lancashire's season, despite suffering constant discomfort from a hip injury. more...
Politics
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has welcomed the decision to axe the Child Support Agency. more...
Preston News
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 20-year-old bank worker following a street fight in Preston. more...
Police are appealing for information after a young woman was raped inside a Preston cemetery. more...
Ribble Valley News
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has welcomed the decision to axe the Child Support Agency. more...
Rishton
A RISHTON man had been drinking heavily days before his death, an inquest has heard. more...
Rovers News
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Mark Hughes is set to ward off interest in his star defender Ryan Nelsen by offering the Kiwi a bumper new contract. more...
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Mark Hughes is set to ward off interest in his star defender Ryan Nelsen by offering the Kiwi a bumper new contract. more...
Blackburn Rovers are believed to be close to striking a deal to sign Porto striker Benni McCarthy. more...
Jorge Acuna takes a break for the Telegraph as he tries to earn a deal at Blackburn Rovers. more...
RYAN Nelsen is backing Blackburn Rovers to take Europe by storm next season as manager Mark Hughes closes in on a big-name striker to fill the boots vacated by Craig Bellamy. more...
BLACKBURN Rovers' Academy kick off their league campaign on August 19. more...
BLACKBURN Rovers' Academy kick off their league campaign on August 19. 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...
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...
Stanley News
ACCRINGTON Stanley will be eager to practice what they preach tonight. more...
ACCRINGTON Stanley will be eager to practice what they preach tonight. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
COMEDIAN Patrick McGuinness is set to host a new Channel 4 show in which celebrities endure painful ordeals for charity. more...
Turton News
A serious blaze was narrowly avoided after yobs started three fires along a stretch of road in Turton. more...
Wanderers News
Quinton Fortune's move to the Reebok is taking a little longer than anticipated but Wanderers insist that the deal will be completed. more...
KEVIN Nolan has added another string to his international bow by revealing he not only qualifies to play for England and Ireland . . . but also Holland! more...
WANDERERS have reportedly had a £2.5million bid accepted for Argentina skipper Juan Pablo Sorin, but face competition from Spurs and Portsmouth. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
A SPECTACULAR celebration of multicultural fashion, dance and music will be launched with a sneak preview this week. more...
You Say
I note with interest Professor Arup Banerjee's comments on the closing of Minerva Day Hospital and the change of function of Darley Court, Shepherd Cross Street, to that of a "community hospital". more...
I AM in full agreement with Miss M Owens (July 20). For the past 10 years residents on Dobb Brow have been subject to constant upheaval due to house building with heavy lorries leaving mud on the road, constant dirt in and on our houses, plus the noise from all building implements. more...
I FEAR that Phil Platt's memory is deceiving him when he claims that, in the 1960s, trains were allowed 13 minutes from Bolton to Manchester (Bolton Evening News, July 21). more...
WE were the first to suffer the bin collections being changed to every two weeks in Lostock. more...
WE were the first to suffer the bin collections being changed to every two weeks in Lostock. more...
WES Wright's article on the advent of digital television provided only a cursory introduction with the minimum of information. more...
WES Wright's article on the advent of digital television provided only a cursory introduction with the minimum of information. more...
