Stories for 27 July 2006
Angela Kelly
FORGIVE the giggling, but it made me laugh to hear that new research shows that celebrity endorsements don't really matter to consumers. more...
FAR from signalling the end of letter writing, email is reviving the trend for pen and paper. more...
CONGRATULATIONS to all the plucky females who took part in the Bolton Race for Life this year a great day with terrific support from spectators. more...
HAVING travelled more regularly on the train service between Bolton and Manchester recently I've realised something: the train companies don't really like their passengers. more...
GERMAN midfielder Didi Hamann was apparently put off joining Bolton Wanderers because he couldn't understand the local accent of staff at McDonald's at Middlebrook. more...
Area News
Soaring temperatures are keeping the guardians of the Fylde's beaches busier than ever this summer. more...
A cowboy damp-proofing firm which claims to have links with local authorities is targeting elderly and vulnerable people across the Fylde Coast. more...
School bus fares are set to rise in Fylde and Wyre. more...
School bus fares are set to rise in Fylde and Wyre. more...
Fylde's top councillor is set to see his pay double. But Councillor John Coombes say the hours he puts in justify the £6,000 per year allowance he will receive if a report from an independent watchdog is accepted. more...
Ashton News
One of Preston's most picturesque parks has become the latest local park to win a coveted award of excellence. more...
Athletics
HYNDBURN missed a golden opportunity to consolidate their place in Northern Division 1W of the Young Athletes League when they were handed a home tie for the final fixture, but they couldn't muster the victory which would have seen them safe. more...
SIXTEEN-year-old Alison Leonard won a bronze medal at the Norwich Union World Junior Trials and Under 20 and Under 23 AAAs Championships at Bedford. more...
Blackpool & Fylde Athletic Club's Scottish indoor pole vault champion, Laurie Needham was the club's top performer at the UKA National Young Athletes league match at the City of Manchester Stadium, last weekend. more...
Bamber Bridge News
A new team of emergency planners have stepped into Preston and South Ribble. more...
Betting Tips
I'm no stranger to police attention. I was once driving along with the wife when the boys in blue pulled me over. The copper asked me if I'd been drinking. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
Blackburn
A LANDMARK new building in Blackburn will transform land which has been derelict for 25 years and could create as many as 200 jobs. more...
THE Home Secretary has intervened in the case of a Blackburn mother and baby who are stranded in Pakistan. more...
A TEACHER is to take on a gruelling athletics challenge in honour of an "inspirational" former pupil who has cystic fibrosis. more...
A Blackburn school whose head quit during an audit investigation has appointed her deputy as acting head. more...
Blackpool News
A major Blackpool charity project has been spurred on after the screening of a TV documentary this week. more...
A Blackpool man has appeared in court charged with murder. more...
A major road improvement scheme is set to bring two months of delays to one of Blackpool's busiest streets. more...
Two of Blackpool's parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag status. more...
The Fylde Coast's biggest inhabitant had a birthday she'll never forget with a special party on Saturday. more...
Blackpool Airport now has a state-of-the-art check in system which will help passengers skip the queues on their way to a flight. more...
Budding poets from Bispham High School are being published after learning the art of the haiku. more...
Thirsty Blackpool folk will sip their way through more than 5,000,000 cans of drinks this summer, a recycling group has predicted. more...
The Millennium Dome has pipped Blackpool at the post in the first stage of the bid to build a regional casino. more...
The wraps finally came off a lost' piece of Blackpool's heritage after two years of effort from campaigners. more...
The wraps finally came off a lost' piece of Blackpool's heritage after two years of effort from campaigners. more...
Bolton News
A BOLTON school has banned the use of internet instant messaging in a bid to clamp down on "cyber bullying." more...
MEDICAL supplies and other goods delivered to the Royal Bolton Hospital could be halted if NHS staff vote for strike action. more...
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl is appearing in court today charged with the manslaughter of a frail pensioner. more...
FUNDRAISERS for Bolton Mountain Rescue Team are hoping to beat last year's total of £1,000 when they hold an all-day street collection in front of Bolton Town Hall on Saturday. more...
IT'S lights, camera, action for the ultimate home movie . . . the McCarthy family are filming their own sitcom. more...
CAMPAIGNING Bolton residents want to put the brake on speeding motorists following a series of car crashes. more...
Boxer Amir Khan was granted unconditional bail after pleading not guilty to dangerous driving when he appeared before Bolton magistrates on Thursday morning. more...
A TEENAGER was being chased by police officers on foot when he ran into the path of a police car. more...
A haul of alcohol was taken off children as young as 12 in a crackdown on drink-fuelled crime in less than a month. more...
A haul of alcohol was taken off children as young as 12 in a crackdown on drink-fuelled crime in less than a month. more...
THE extreme heat has claimed the lives of hundreds of fish in a Bolton canal. more...
THE extreme heat has claimed the lives of hundreds of fish in a Bolton canal. more...
BOLTON Council is to try to get 225 people on incapacity benefit back to work. more...
MUSICIANS, poets and comedians will come together to celebrate the birthday of Hovis Presley, who died last year. more...
STEPLADDERS, kick-stools and a set of airport steps were among unsafe pieces of equipment scrapped or confiscated during a recent health and safety drive in Bolton. more...
Boxing Updates
JAMIE Moore warmed up for his eagerly-awaited title showdown with rival Matthew Macklin with a polished display against Mike Algoet. more...
Brierfield
A MAN was stabbed in his stomach and back after a fight broke out in a shop in Brierfield. more...
BRIERFIELD apprentice Nicola Walsh is keeping her fingers crossed after being nominated for four awards. more...
TWO men have been arrested by detectives hunting raiders who pushed Brierfield pensioner Dorothy Hodgson head-first down the stairs of her home. more...
Burnley
BURNLEY'S historic Hospital Cup has been saved after a U-turn by East Lancashire's hospital bosses. more...
BURNLEY'S heritage is to get its own unique identity as part of modern plans to protect the town's past. more...
RESIDENTS on a housing estate on which three sisters perished in a house fire have joined the fight to save one of Padiham's fire crews. more...
PADIHAM residents are getting ready for a 10-day festival of sport in the town. more...
COURT chiefs want to save £100,000 by scrapping Saturday and bank holiday courts in Burnley and sending suspects to Blackburn. more...
BURNLEY resident Tracey Knowles scooped first prize in a council prize draw. more...
BURNLEY resident Tracey Knowles scooped first prize in a council prize draw. more...
Bury News
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
PLANS to charge up to £10 to park in Tottington have been met with fury from shopkeepers, residents and councillors who fear the move will kill off trade in the village. more...
IT'S ten out of ten for Bury as the borough becomes officially the greenest place in Britain. more...
A BUSINESSMAN could be forced out of his dry cleaners after his shop front was wrecked in a freak accident causing up to £70,000 worth of damage. more...
WELL-known Bury businessman Mr Reginald McDougall has died at the age of 86. more...
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
Chatburn
A Chatburn vicar is contacting families after a number of headstones were intentionally toppled because of health and safety fears. more...
Chorley News
Protestors are urging the county council to reinstate a school crossing patrol on the busy A6 in Chorley. more...
DELIVERY of new, weighted recycling sacks for residents in Chorley is well under way. more...
Clarets News
BLACKBURN Rovers and Burnley FC were praised by Prime MInister Tony Blair in a ground-breaking speech. more...
WAYNE Thomas is desperate to make up for lost time after serious injuries ruined his first season with the Clarets. more...
STEVE Cotterill is demanding more goals from his Burnley defenders next season. more...
BURNLEY players were yesterday given the full day off to unwind and relax after comfortably routing Selezione Verona XI 7-0. more...
YOU would assume, on their day off, the last thing on Burnley players' minds is another run-around in 90-plus degree temperatures. more...
Clayton-Le-Dale News
THE death of a 96-year-old from heart failure was not linked to an earlier fall, an inquest heard. more...
Clitheroe
A TEACHER is to take on a gruelling athletics challenge in honour of an "inspirational" former pupil who has cystic fibrosis. more...
TWO devastated sisters have spoken out about the horrific injuries their family pet suffered at the hands of a "potential cat killer". more...
Colne
THE people of Pendle have backed plans to create town councils in Nelson and Colne. more...
A MOTHER-of-three who was facing jail after involvement in a £4,100 benefits fraud walked free from court. more...
Cricket Round-Up
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
Darwen
WEDDING guests got the chance to rub shoulders with the rich and famous when a Darwen man got married and invited his celebrity pals to the reception. more...
AN 83-YEAR-OLD woman was confronted by a robber in her home who stole her purse containing more than £1,000. more...
TRADERS have been assured that work to transform Darwen market square will be put on hold during the town's food festival and Christmas. more...
A TEACHER is to take on a gruelling athletics challenge in honour of an "inspirational" former pupil who has cystic fibrosis. more...
PEOPLE are invited to discuss their favourite books during a book club at Darwen Library. more...
Education
A TEACHER is to take on a gruelling athletics challenge in honour of an "inspirational" former pupil who has cystic fibrosis. more...
A Blackburn school whose head quit during an audit investigation has appointed her deputy as acting head. more...
Education News
A BOLTON school has banned the use of internet instant messaging in a bid to clamp down on "cyber bullying." more...
Fc United Of Manchester
SHAKERS 2, FC UNITED 0: Landlords Bury earned the bragging rights at Gigg Lane, but the real entertainment came from the terraces. more...
SHAKERS 2, FC UNITED 0: Landlords Bury earned the bragging rights at Gigg Lane, but the real entertainment came from the terraces. more...
Fylde Rufc
A Fylde President's XV will play the Air Training Corps 'Lions XV' on Saturday (kick off 3pm). more...
Health
PREGNANT women could be at risk because of bed cuts at East Lancashire's hospitals, a midwives' union has warned. more...
Health Updates
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
Huncoat
DEVASTATED Huncoat residents have admitted defeat in a row over plans for a waste treatment plant in their village after government officers refused to intervene. more...
Jack Straw
WANT TO wind up an MP? Have them almost foaming at the mouth? And get the same reaction whether they are Tory, Labour, Liberal Democrat? more...
Jobs News
More than half of North West workers are willing to give up 3.5 holidays abroad to change careers
With Summer get-aways often triggering life changing decisions, new research reveals that over half of North West workers (55 per cent) are so eager to transform their careers that they're willing to spend up to £10,000 of their hard earned cash to help them that's equivalent to the average cost of 3.5 family holidays abroad. more...
Lancashire
COMPUTER equipment no longer wanted by Lancashire businesses is set to be made available for use within the community. more...
Lancashire News
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
Lancs Gigs
Three years after the release of their much-lauded Echoes album, New York four-piece The Rapture return with a new long-player and a tour that comes to Manchester on October 15. more...
Chart-topping singer Lily Allen will kick off her first ever full UK tour with a gig in Manchester on October 21. more...
Former Catatonia lead singer Cerys Matthews has announced a gig in Manchester on September 26 as part of a tour to promote her new album Never Said Goodbye. more...
Lancs Museums
OPEN YOUR ears to aural art at Manchester's Cornerhouse Gallery, until July 30. more...
Latest Sport
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
JAMIE Moore warmed up for his eagerly-awaited title showdown with rival Matthew Macklin with a polished display against Mike Algoet. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
Letters
I read with some amusement your lead item in the Citizen (July 20). more...
I would like to say how I agree with Pete Fox of the Environment Agency and MP, Michael Jack and others who suggest that if we all make steps in our rather busy daily lives we can collectively make a significant difference to the environment. more...
Firstly can I say that I have no connections with the BNP whatsoever, and I have stated this many times, in a democracy they have a right to put their point of view. more...
Since the Farington site was first considered for a waste disposal facility, the surrounding area has been progressively developed for yet more housing, with its resultant congestion and pollution, (Citizen, July 20). more...
I am writing to thank all those in Lancashire who helped to make the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Help a Heart Week 2006 a success. more...
Leyland News
One of Preston's most picturesque parks has become the latest local park to win a coveted award of excellence. more...
A new team of emergency planners have stepped into Preston and South Ribble. more...
A police driver involved in a fatal crash while answering an emergency call has been cleared of causing death by dangerous driving after a judge dramatically stopped called a halt to proceedings. more...
South Ribble MP, David Borrow, opened the new City Centrea Training Learndirect office in Leyland on Friday. more...
Local Cricket
In a game in which almost 500 runs were scored, St Annes lost to Kendal by four wickets at Vernon Road on Saturday. more...
Fulwood & Broughton share the top spot in the Moore and Smalley Palace Shield after a convincing nine wicket home win over Norcross. more...
Leyland Motors may merge with cricket rivals Leyland and Farington due to financial problems, although some officials at the club are believed to oppose the move. more...
Leyland Motors may merge with cricket rivals Leyland and Farington due to financial problems, although some officials at the club are believed to oppose the move. more...
A century from Bilal Asad and fine all round performance from Lukman Vahaluwala saw Preston coast to a five wicket victory against Leyland to move up to sixth place in the Surridge Northern Premier League, 29 points behind leaders Morecambe. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
Local Sports Updates
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
Longton News
It wasn't just the weather that was smiling over Sunshine Day Nursery, Liverpool Road, Longton this week there were happy faces from the children as well! more...
Lytham News
This is just one of the ideas from pupils at St Bede's Catholic High School that could be used as part of the next phase to regenerate St Annes town centre. more...
A Fylde Coast firm is set to continue its expansion with a move into South Africa. more...
The face of healthcare across the Fylde Coast is set to change after a series of high profile changes were backed by planners. more...
The role of a St Annes optician in the history of contact lens development has been honoured with the unveiling of a blue plaque on his old shop. more...
Manchester United
Some of Manchester United's favourite sons are to be reunited with a host of historical artefacts related to the club. more...
Motorsport
AN ice-cool performance in sweltering conditions has put Jonny Lang top of the class in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship. more...
TERRY Martin chalked up his first victory of the season when he won the Countdown Rally in Cumbria. more...
Former world superbike champion Carl Fogarty dusted off his gloves and helmet for another appearance at the Lancashire Twin-Shock Grand National meeting at Clayton-le-Dale, near Blackburn. more...
Former world superbike champion Carl Fogarty dusted off his gloves and helmet for another appearance at the Lancashire Twin-Shock Grand National meeting at Clayton-le-Dale, near Blackburn. more...
Museums And Galleries
Actors and children dressed as players from FA Cup history at the launch of the free summer activities programme at the National Football Museum in Deepdale. more...
Nelson
PLANS for a £2.3million expansion at a Pendle leisure centre are set to take a major step forward when the application goes before councillors. more...
THE people of Pendle have backed plans to create town councils in Nelson and Colne. more...
A NELSON father-of-two headbutted his wife and threatened her with a rolling pin after she wanted to carry on a day-long drinking session, Burnley magistrates heard. more...
A NELSON father-of-two headbutted his wife and threatened her with a rolling pin after she wanted to carry on a day-long drinking session, Burnley magistrates heard. more...
News
Blackpool are just nine days away from kicking off the 2006/07 season - and supporters have their first chance to see Simon Grayson's new-look side on home soil tomorrow. more...
Pendle News
COUNCILLORS in Pendle have called on fire chiefs to scrap plans to close stations and axe crews in the borough which will costs lives.'
Lancashire Fire Authority is proposing a number of alterations to provisions in the county after studying call out patterns over the last three years which revealed there was too much cover. more...
Penwortham News
One of Preston's most picturesque parks has become the latest local park to win a coveted award of excellence. more...
A new team of emergency planners have stepped into Preston and South Ribble. more...
Pne News
Polish international striker Lukasz Sosin is on trial with Preston North End after flying in from Cypriot Champions Apollon Limassol. more...
Preston North End manager Paul Simpson has warned again that he won't be able to maintain a 31-strong squad for long - although it is not yet clear who will move on. more...
Manager Paul Simpson described the 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock as 'a good workout' but he was disappointed that Preston North End's goal was an own goal. more...
Manager Paul Simpson described the 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock as 'a good workout' but he was disappointed that Preston North End's goal was an own goal. more...
Preston News
The funeral of 20-year-old stabbing-victim Shezan Umarji is expected to take place in Preston tomorrow. more...
A man who suffered brain damage when he crashed his car after he had been drinking, is helping a police campaign to cut road deaths among young drivers. more...
Shop workers and customers were evacuated from a shopping centre in Preston yesterday following a fire. more...
A couple of nursery workers who established two of Preston's most successful day care centres for children are taking their hands out of the play sand and heading off for pastures new. more...
A woman in her early 60s had to be rescued from the River Ribble in Preston yesterday. more...
One of Preston's most picturesque parks has become the latest local park to win a coveted award of excellence. more...
One of the UK's best ever athletes has tipped a Preston youngster for a bright future in athletics. more...
A new team of emergency planners have stepped into Preston and South Ribble. more...
A key figure from a local charity has been appointed chairman of a prestigious fundraising body. more...
Preston City Council is looking at stepping up security at Preston Cemetery after a 21-year-old woman was raped there. more...
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a 21-year-old woman was attacked in Preston Cemetery, Blackpool Road, Preston on Saturday. more...
Prestwich Headlines
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
Public Transport
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
MORE buses are set to run between Rossendale and Manchester City Centre. more...
Radcliffe Headlines
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
DRAFT plans detailing how next summer's smoking ban in enclosed places is expected to operate have been welcomed by Bury Council and health trust. more...
Ribbleton News
Two Ribbleton men have been charged on suspicion of supplying heroin with a street value of more than £100,000. more...
A man and a woman appeared at Preston Magistrates' Court on Tuesday on drug charges. more...
A 24-year-old died following an accident on his motorbike. more...
Rossendale News
ROSSENDALE Council is enlisting the help of local estate agents and borough residents to find out what makes people want to go there, and why people leave. more...
Rounders Updates
BOLTON'S Senior Interleague team completed the series of matches against local rivals Bury with a resounding 140-81 win giving Bolton a 6-2 victory overall. more...
The Matchwinner Cup Quarter Finals (Sunday, July 30): more...
Rovers News
IT might be two months before Blackburn Rovers' UEFA Cup campaign gets underway, but Mark Hughes and his players are already rubbing shoulders with the cream of European football. more...
BENNI McCarthy is poised to become a Blackburn player later this week. more...
Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes is set to hold talks with Brett Emerton and Lucas Neill when the pair return from an extended summer break next week. more...
BLACKBURN Rovers and Burnley FC were praised by Prime MInister Tony Blair in a ground-breaking speech. more...
Sabden
A NARRATIVE verdict was recorded at an inquest into the death of a Sabden woman after investigations brought "more questions than answers". more...
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Shakers Updates
SHAKERS 2, FC UNITED 0: Landlords Bury earned the bragging rights at Gigg Lane, but the real entertainment came from the terraces. more...
SHAKERS 2, FC UNITED 0: Landlords Bury earned the bragging rights at Gigg Lane, but the real entertainment came from the terraces. more...
Soccer Headlines
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SHAKERS 2, FC UNITED 0: Landlords Bury earned the bragging rights at Gigg Lane, but the real entertainment came from the terraces. more...
SHAKERS 2, FC UNITED 0: Landlords Bury earned the bragging rights at Gigg Lane, but the real entertainment came from the terraces. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SHAKERS 2, FC UNITED 0: Landlords Bury earned the bragging rights at Gigg Lane, but the real entertainment came from the terraces. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
Sport From Around The Area
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
Sporting Highlights
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
SAJID Mahmood says he is intent on ignoring the jibes of his mates as he looks to fire England to victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford today. more...
THE Second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford is a sell-out. more...
OUR web betting expert Gerry McDonnell runs the rule over Premiership prospects for the season, picking Chelsea to win (no surprise there then) and Wigan for the drop (perhaps not, Gerry). more...
Stanley News
THE latest signing for the Accrington Stanley fan club has been announced, as a world leader joined the team's global group of supporters. more...
THE latest signing for the Accrington Stanley fan club has been announced, as a world leader joined the team's global group of supporters. more...
Stanley Reports
NEW recruit Jay Harris made a strong claim for a place in manager John Colmeman's starting line-up for the Reds' Football League return in just over a week's time. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
BADLY Drawn Boy is to make a comeback this autumn with a limited-edition single. more...
MUSICIANS, poets and comedians will come together to celebrate the birthday of Hovis Presley, who died last year. more...
Theatre
It is not often you get two of our feistiest soapstars on one stage but come to Blackpool and you'll see that happen. more...
Following the success of their production of Hamlet in 2005, Twisted Elbow bring a contemporary version of Macbeth to Preston on August 31 and September 1. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
MUSICIANS, poets and comedians will come together to celebrate the birthday of Hovis Presley, who died last year. more...
Tv Reviews
MOST MEN would agree one wife is more than enough to keep them on their toes. more...
Wanderers News
QUINTON Fortune believes Bolton Wanderers can be a major force in the Premiership for the foreseeable future. more...
KEVIN Nolan is convinced a lighter game load will increase Wanderers prospects of a successful cup run next season. more...
EL-HADJI Diouf has promised to make up for a year of frustration and failure by giving Reebok fans a season to remember. more...
We Say
PHYSICALLY, bullying is a highly visible form of torture for a young person. Crucially though, it is also something that can leave its victim with mental scars. more...
THE incidence of superbug Clostridium Difficile infecting patients at the Royal Bolton Hospital is increasing. more...
What'S On
Preston singer/songwriter Stephen Bayliss will play at Grant's Introductions singles' night, Next Generation Club, Chorley, on Friday, July 28, from 8pm-1pm. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
FUNDRAISERS for Bolton Mountain Rescue Team are hoping to beat last year's total of £1,000 when they hold an all-day street collection in front of Bolton Town Hall on Saturday. more...
The latest Bolton Electronic Organ Society concert is on August 15 (8pm), featuring The Longhawn Trio. more...
SOME of the rarest birds in the world will set up roost at Seven Acres nature reserve in Breightmet. more...
MUSICIANS, poets and comedians will come together to celebrate the birthday of Hovis Presley, who died last year. more...
You Say
In reply to the Executive Member's letter published on Saturday, July 8 "Packaging does not help the planet". more...
SURELY Elaine Sherrington knows the cost of plastic bags to the environment, as the Executive Member for the Environment? more...
I DO not have the time or the encyclopaedic knowledge of Brian Derbyshire, who appears to pontificate on anything and everything in the letter columns of this paper. more...
