Stories for 10 August 2006
Around The Greens With Thumb Peg
PRIMARY school children have been learning how to play bowls in the latest effort to crack down on juvenile nuisance. more...
Bacup
A ROSSENDALE youngster is celebrating after beating off stiff competition to scoop a national stock car racing championship. more...
Bands In Profile
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15. more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15. more...
Blackburn
A Blackburn retailer has slammed cigarette smugglers for hurting small traders. more...
a 39-year-old Blackburn man hanged himself after hearing voices in his head which blamed him for the death of a friend in 2003, an inquest was told. more...
A Polish man severed a main artery in his arm in an accident, police now believe. more...
COUNCILLORS and church leaders held a meeting to try to tackle attacks by Muslim youths on a Blackburn Roman Catholic church. more...
DOZENS of disabled parking spaces have been axed at Blackburn's new super hospital - because they were painted in by mistake. more...
A FORMER president of Blackburn Rotary Club and the town's Chamber of Trade has died aged 90 after a long illness. more...
A MAN with long-standing mental health problems plunged to his death from the second floor of a Blackburn hostel. more...
THE way people in Blackburn with Darwen are embracing a healthy lifestyle has seen the borough selected to spearhead a major national campaign. more...
HYNDBURN Council has moved to allay staff fears over a proposed merging of services with Blackburn with Darwen Council. more...
A GOLF tournament is to be held in memory of a 29-year-old father of two who died last year from a rare form of leukaemia. more...
A BLACKBURN Transport worker is swapping his driving shoes for a pair of cycling shorts for a 140 mile charity bike ride. more...
Blackpool News
Blackpool International Airport has today increased its security in line with government advice and has issued some advice to travellers. more...
Blackpool International Airport has today increased its security in line with government advice and has issued some advice to travellers. more...
A Blackpool funeral director and his family are among those caught up in the delays at Manchester Airport. more...
LANCASHIRE Constabulary has increased the number of police officers on duty at Blackpool Airport in response to the terrorist arrests made in London. more...
Plans for a People's Playground in Blackpool have been given a quarter of a million pound boost from the Big Lottery Fund's Living Landmarks Fund. more...
Councillors have pledged their support to help hundreds of Blackpool Pleasure Beach staff anxiously waiting to see if they will face the axe later this year. more...
A star-studded line-up will be entertaining the crowds at this year's Blackpool Illuminations switch-on. more...
Bolton News
A NEW booklet has been drawn up by Bolton Council to give advice to private landlords to make sure they know their responsibilities under new laws. more...
A COUNCILLOR plans to establish a bridleway network in Bolton after he accused town hall chiefs of dragging their feet. more...
THE wedding dreams of dozens of brides-to-be have been shattered after a bridal shop in Bolton town centre went bust with debts of more than £40,000. more...
THE wedding dreams of dozens of brides-to-be have been shattered after a bridal shop in Bolton town centre went bust with debts of more than £40,000. more...
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented:
Following this morning's police action, security at all UK airports has been increased and additional security measures have been put in place for all flights. more...
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented:
Following this morning's police action, security at all UK airports has been increased and additional security measures have been put in place for all flights. more...
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented:
Following this morning's police action, security at all UK airports has been increased and additional security measures have been put in place for all flights. more...
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented. more...
GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert. (See above more...
GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert. (See above) more...
A YOUNG woman with a shock of peroxide hair is being dragged up the steps of Bolton Town Hall surrounded by a rabble of TV cameras and reporters. more...
GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
A CAR was stolen after thieves used a hook on the end of a stick to pull keys through a letterbox. more...
CAR fanatics have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a town centre car park where they hold weekly meetings. more...
THE mother of two young sisters has spoken of her relief that her children are recovering following an incident in which they were hit by a car. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
HOOLIGANS who brawled in the street following England's World Cup exit have been warned: "We know who you are." more...
A DAREDEVIL accountant from Bolton is taking pole position in the world of women's Formula One racing. more...
BOLTON has less money to spend on treating patients with life-threatening illnesses than almost anywhere else in Greater Manchester. more...
NOTHING was going to come between little Molly Pope and her chocolate cake - not even being trapped in her mum's car. more...
EVERY time midfielder Jonathon Lynch turns out for Old Boltonians FC, he remembers fearing never being able to play again because of his failing eyesight. more...
ARSONISTS have targeted a troubled estate for the fourth time in three days. more...
A SCHEME to improve the health and well-being of children at a special school is in danger of folding before it has even begun. more...
THOUSANDS of people are set to flock to Bolton's eighth annual Mela. more...
HOUSE prices in Bolton are continuing to rise, according to latest figures. more...
AN investigation into whether local schools are preventing parents from buying cheap uniforms for their children is under way in Bolton. more...
A VISITOR travelled thousands of miles from his home in America to meet the famous Wingates Band. more...
A VANDALISED rose bed at Bolton Hospice has finally found a new home. more...
PRIMARY school children have been learning how to play bowls in the latest effort to crack down on juvenile nuisance. more...
BOLTON Wanderers players will meet the fans at the Reebok Stadium when the club holds it annual fun day on Saturday. more...
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of safety measures are to be installed on a death-trap road. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15. more...
A NEW film to promote Bolton nationally and internationally has been produced by Bolton Council. more...
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented. more...
GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
BOLTON Wanderers players will meet the fans at the Reebok Stadium when the club holds it annual fun day on Saturday. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15. more...
Burnley
A Burnley holiday firm is Turkish delighted after reaching a £1million turnover in just 12 months. more...
A 20-YEAR-OLD woman has died after collapsing at her home in Burnley. more...
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy was injured in a two-car collision in which the other driver sped off. more...
A DRUNKEN children's home resident armed herself with a clothes prop in an attack on a staff member, a court was told. more...
Bury News
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented. more...
GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented. more...
GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
A TEENAGER was rescued from a 100ft cliff ledge while on holiday in North Wales. more...
BURY Adult Education Centre's Homelessness Project which is in the final shortlist to receive a Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) STAR award. They are one of 170 nominees nationwide. more...
BURY MP David Chaytor is supporting a bill which aims to slash carbon emissions from offices. more...
THE funeral of a man killed in a horrific factory accident will take place on Tuesday. more...
FERRETS, sheepdogs and birds of prey will be making their way to Radcliffe for a gala day with a difference. more...
THE fight to save the "lifeblood" of Tottington has stepped up a gear as residents, councillors and traders launch a Save Our Village Campaign. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
A GRANDMOTHER'S motor racing days have hit the pits. more...
A MAN from Bury died after trying to jump into a car being carried on the back of a moving tow truck. more...
A MAN from Bury died after trying to jump into a car being carried on the back of a moving tow truck. more...
JUST over a year ago, Ellie Birkett could not stand up unaided and her parents feared she would never be able to take a single step. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
A TEENAGER was rescued from a 100ft cliff ledge while on holiday in North Wales. more...
FERRETS, sheepdogs and birds of prey will be making their way to Radcliffe for a gala day with a difference. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
Business Headlines
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
Business News
A Blackburn retailer has slammed cigarette smugglers for hurting small traders. more...
AN EAST Lancashire optician has made a specs-tacular donation of 10,000 pairs of used glasses, which will be shipped out to eye camps in the third world. more...
Business Updates
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
Chorley News
A residents' group is warning that there could be a serious accident if a children's play area is not provided. more...
Clarets News
SHARPSHOOTER Andy Gray is confident his winning strike against Leicester City will be the first of many Burnley goals to his name this season. more...
Burnley strikers Kyle Lafferty and Steve Jones and defender Michael Duff have been drafted into Lawrie Sanchez's Northern Ireland squad to face Finland later this month. more...
Burnley strikers Kyle Lafferty and Steve Jones and defender Michael Duff have been drafted into Lawrie Sanchez's Northern Ireland squad to face Finland later this month. more...
Clayton-Le-Moors
A ROBBER who bragged that putting a gun to a woman shop assistant's head was the best buzz of his life has been jailed indefinitely. more...
NINE-year-old golf star Jordan Kellett stunned his older rivals by landing a top East Lancashire junior tournament. more...
Comedy
THERE'S no denying Bradley Walsh has come a long way since Wheel of Fortune. more...
Darwen
AN eight-year-old girl left with one leg shorter than the other after doctors failed to diagnose an infection has been awarded £65,000 compensation. more...
A FAMILY mourning the death of a deputy mayor have slammed a far right party for announcing it would stand for his seat. more...
HYNDBURN Council has moved to allay staff fears over a proposed merging of services with Blackburn with Darwen Council. more...
Dear Massi
Dear Massi, I'm nearly 23 years of age and I have two older sisters who have yet to get married. more...
Dear Massi, I went to drop some food off at my friends house and his sister was at home. more...
Dear Massi, I was going out with a guy for about nine months when I found out he was seeing someone else. more...
Dear Massi, I used to go out with this guy many years ago. We broke up and I got married and have three children now. more...
Education
A group of Chemistry students came top of the class in a national competition. more...
The average cost of living expenses for students is over £16,000. more...
Education News
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
PRIMARY school children have been learning how to play bowls in the latest effort to crack down on juvenile nuisance. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
Events In And Around Leigh
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
Fc United Of Manchester
FC United are raring to go ahead of the new season. more...
FC United are raring to go ahead of the new season. more...
Features
The disproportionate nature of the Israeli response to the kidnapping of three soldiers in the Middle East can only be matched with biased as well as disproportionate nature of the media coverage in the UK. more...
I was asked by someone recently why do our Asian girls in particular do so much better than the boys when it comes to exams? more...
Health
DOZENS of disabled parking spaces have been axed at Blackburn's new super hospital - because they were painted in by mistake. more...
A FORUM for young people to give their views on East Lancashire's hospital services has been set up by health bosses. more...
SIX East Lancashire dentists are still in dispute with health bosses over the new dental contract. more...
AN eight-year-old girl left with one leg shorter than the other after doctors failed to diagnose an infection has been awarded £65,000 compensation. more...
Health News
BOLTON has less money to spend on treating patients with life-threatening illnesses than almost anywhere else in Greater Manchester. more...
Hyndburn News
HYNDBURN Council has moved to allay staff fears over a proposed merging of services with Blackburn with Darwen Council. more...
HYNDBURN Council has moved to allay staff fears over a proposed merging of services with Blackburn with Darwen Council. more...
Jimmy Bell Column
I'M not sure what frustrated me more on Tuesday night - our struggle to score when we were on top or our struggle to attract supporters to the Fraser Eagle Stadium. more...
Lancashire
Lancashire families are facing severe delays at UK airports after police foiled a terrorist plot to blow up flights in mid air. more...
Three women from Lancashire caught up in the delays at Manchester Airport were turning heads with their unusual clothing - jeans, trainers and wedding hats. more...
A Lancashire funeral director and his family are among those caught up in the delays at Manchester Airport. more...
Businesses in Lancashire are being warned to be on their guard against faxes asking for financial information. more...
POLICE have admitted they do not know whether knife crime is rising in Lancashire - because officers don't specifically record the incidents. more...
BRITISH Heart Foundation shops in Lancashire have launched a volunteering campaign. more...
BRITISH Heart Foundation shops in Lancashire have launched a volunteering campaign. more...
MUSLIMS from across Lancashire united to call for an immediate recall of Parliament in a bid to bring peace to the Middle East. more...
Lancashire News
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
Latest Sport
HOOLIGANS who brawled in the street following England's World Cup exit have been warned: "We know who you are." more...
Leigh Headlines
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented. more...
GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented. more...
GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert. more...
A SOCIAL Club involved in a land battle with a nationwide housing developer could face closure if its fight for compensation is lost. more...
A SOCIAL Club involved in a land battle with a nationwide housing developer could face closure if its fight for compensation is lost. more...
EIGHT year-old Michael Orme is pictured laying a wreath in memory of a war hero. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
Letters
I read the article about runaways and I wanted to share my experience. more...
If I could go back and not run away from home I would do it. more...
Regarding the article about Runaways I felt compelled to write in. more...
I think it is disgusting Israel is allowed to get away with murder whilst the rest of the world looks on. more...
There have been so many bad stories recently about our young people. more...
I agree wholeheartedly with the comments of Sabina Patel concerning Child abuse. more...
Dear Jack Straw,
At the time of the invasion of Iraq in 2003 at the behest of the US and with the enthusiastic support of the British Government - and in direct opposition to the stated intentions of the British population - Blackburn with Darwen Stop The War Coalition lobbied you on numerous occasions, trying to impress upon you the importance of not going to war against Iraq and to seek a truly diplomatic resolution to the conflict. more...
I read your article published in the Citizen last week, Jewel in Crown gets National Award, congratulating South Ribble Council for achieving such a prestigious award. more...
Preston-based charity, Lancashire County Nursing Trust, based at the Ambulance Headquarters, Broughton, is looking for a new secretary. more...
On behalf of the Meningitis Trust I would like to thank all those people who supported the Meningitis Trust's cross Morecambe Bay walk. more...
Leyland News
Triple amputee Paul Kelly is recovering in hospital following a road accident as he was training for a charity cycle ride in aid of the North West Air Ambulance which helped save his life four years ago. more...
Residents in Leyland have vowed to carry on fighting plans to build a giant waste processing plant just yards from their homes. more...
Longridge
The family of an elderly stroke victim, who has spent six weeks in hospital, believe her recovery has been hindered because her bedside TV and telephone service has been out of operation for more than a month. more...
The family of an elderly stroke victim, who has spent six weeks in hospital, believe her recovery has been hindered because her bedside TV and telephone service has been out of operation for more than a month. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
A VISITOR travelled thousands of miles from his home in America to meet the famous Wingates Band. more...
Manchester Airport Photos
Police on patrol. more...
The queues build up. more...
A police officer with police dog. more...
Armed police officer stands guard. more...
Armed police officer stands guard. more...
Movies
Sanjay Dutt plays Master Madan a contract killer who also happens to know loads about Bollywood films. more...
Sanjay Dutt plays Master Madan a contract killer who also happens to know loads about Bollywood films. more...
Whenever they put Rani Mukerjee and Shah Rukh Khan opposite each other you know the summer of love has finally arrived. more...
Whenever they put Rani Mukerjee and Shah Rukh Khan opposite each other you know the summer of love has finally arrived. more...
Museums And Galleries
A BLACKBURN artist is to display her carved sculptures at her first exhibition at The Mid Pennine Art Gallery, in Burnley. more...
News
Simon Grayson will step up his striker hunt this week after seeing his shot-shy Seasiders make a pointless start to the season. more...
The Police Service risked further alienating young British Muslims unless more was done to tackle "institutional Islamophobia" in its ranks say Islamic groups spokespersons. more...
There has been outrage from Asian residents after a priest revealed he may put fences up around his church after incidents of racist attacks. more...
There has been outrage from Asian residents after a priest revealed he may put fences up around his church in Blackburn after incidents of racist attacks. more...
The Police Service risked further alienating young British Muslims unless more was done to tackle "institutional Islamophobia" in its ranks say Islamic groups spokespersons. more...
It's not exactly your Barbie doll or Action man but it could be the next best thing! more...
A woman who took a major insurance company to court in a row over compensation, has won her case. more...
I was asked by someone recently why do our Asian girls in particular do so much better than the boys when it comes to exams? more...
News About Local Schools
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
Old Pals
If anybody whose name is Ashford can trace their family back to a Horace Ashford, formerly of Bristol, can they contact me? more...
Old Pals: Keeping In Touch Around The World
I am trying to locate an old school friend. Her name was Pauline Saunders and we went to St Cuthberts School Old Kiln Lane. We attended St Cuthberts from 1970 - 1976. more...
I am trying to locate an old school friend. Her name was Pauline Saunders and we went to St Cuthberts School Old Kiln Lane. We attended St Cuthberts from 1970 - 1976. more...
I am trying to locate an old school friend. Her name was Pauline Saunders and we went to St Cuthberts School Old Kiln Lane. We attended St Cuthberts from 1970 - 1976. more...
Oswaldtwistle
AN Oswaldtwistle firefighter is to be questioned about a stunt which involved an on-duty fireman being filmed whilst spinning in a tumble dryer. more...
VANDALS have ripped down the floral hanging baskets which helped add colour to Oswaldtwistle's Jubilee Gardens. more...
Penwortham News
A new South Preston fire station could be created to serve Fulwood and Penwortham under proposals to change emergency fire cover across Lancashire. more...
TV quiz shows which tempt viewers to make premium rate phone calls could leave families with soaring phone bills, a Penwortham mum has warned. more...
Pne News
If Paul Simpson thought he had a difficult pre-season as new manager of Preston North End, it must now seem like an easy ride compared to his rollercoaster first week of Championship games. more...
Politics
JACK Straw's former press adviser has labelled claims that he was sacked as Foreign Secretary because of his Muslim constituents as extraordinary and terrifying'. more...
HYNDBURN Council has moved to allay staff fears over a proposed merging of services with Blackburn with Darwen Council. more...
A FAMILY mourning the death of a deputy mayor have slammed a far right party for announcing it would stand for his seat. more...
Preston News
The centre of Preston could be transformed if three major developments are given the go-ahead by planners. more...
The centre of Preston could be transformed if three major developments are given the go-ahead by planners. more...
A new South Preston fire station could be created to serve Fulwood and Penwortham under proposals to change emergency fire cover across Lancashire. more...
A 16-year-old has signed up to get his hands dirty - organising a clean up one of Preston's biggest eyesores. more...
A nurse from the Royal Preston Hospital is hanging up her uniform and retiring after 40 years of loyal service. more...
An international star of astronomy from Switzerland has flown in to a new job in Preston. more...
Preston chartered accountant Christine Wilson moved in royal circles at a prestigious garden party as a reward for her services to budding business people. more...
Preston rock band Shiver, who made their name gigging in the city's pubs and clubs, have won the chance to shoot a video to be shown on national television. more...
Builders moved in to complete the next stage of a multi-million pound project to re-develop two of Preston's ancient parks. more...
A Preston horse rider has jumped to international success winning a prestigious grand prix event in Turkey. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Headlines
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
Prestwich Headlines
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
A TEENAGER was rescued from a 100ft cliff ledge while on holiday in North Wales. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
A TEENAGER was rescued from a 100ft cliff ledge while on holiday in North Wales. more...
SINGLE men who live alone and regularly drink alcohol are more likely to die in a fire. more...
MORE offenders are being dealt with and more fines paid than ever before, according to latest Government figures. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
Radcliffe Boro
RADCLIFFE Boro might not kick-off their season for another week, but manager Andy Johnston is already setting targets for his squad after an impressive pre-season saw them beaten only once in five. more...
Radcliffe Headlines
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
A supermarket chain will take on Ikea with its new own-brand furniture range. more...
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A 76-YEAR-OLD great grandmother who had a hysterectomy 41 years ago has received an appointment from Burnley General Hospital - for a check up at the maternity unit! more...
Ribble Valley News
CONSERVATIONISTS are offering a £1,000 reward to catch the culprits who polluted the River Ribble, killing thousands of fish. more...
A MOUNTAIN rescue team received a major boost today with the unveiling of a vital extension to a Trough of Bowland centre. more...
Rovers News
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes is preparing to make a second bid for Dutch defender Andre Ooijer. more...
Midfielder Brett Emerton is battling to be fit for the start of Blackburn Rovers' Premiership season after damaging his calf in training. more...
Rovers Reports
MARK Hughes' latest signing, Benni McCarthy, showed further flashes of his undoubted quality but couldn't prevent Blackburn Rovers from tasting defeat here in Holland. more...
Sabina Patel
Unless you've been camping on Mars, or have had your head firmly tucked in the sand (as I have), you'll know all about the Israel-Lebanon conflict. more...
Schools Out
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
Seven Days
News and sport stories
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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
MATT Tipton could be missing for up to a fortnight after sustaining a second groin strain in training. more...
JOHN-PAUL Pittman has said he wants to extend his stay at Gigg Lane. more...
Shirty Harry Blog
Well, the alarm bells are ringing already aren't they? more...
Soccer Headlines
HOOLIGANS who brawled in the street following England's World Cup exit have been warned: "We know who you are." more...
Sport
It was triple joy for Preston's Ferrai Faqiri after he won three gold medals and one bronze after taking on the world's best in New York. more...
He is being singled out as the best leg-spin prospect in the country but this month Adil Rashid had it all to do on his Yorkshire debut. more...
They may have aged a couple of years but Santos proved they haven't lost any of their winning spirit. more...
Seven days, two massive tournaments and one big winner. more...
Stanley News
SEAN Doherty has admitted he was close to tears when he got injured on his Accrington Stanley debut. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
Tasters
The Department for Transport has issued a travel advice to passengers after a suspected mid-air terrorist plot was foiled. more...
EAST Lancashire families are facing severe delays at airports across the UK after police foiled a terrorist plot to blow up flights in mid air. more...
HEATHROW aiport has been closed to all incoming flights after police thwarted a terrorist plan for mass murder' in the skies. more...
Despite the tightened security Manchester Airport is almost fully operational, with only BA and BMI flights bound for Heathrow being cancelled. more...
A railway operator is offering free travel on its network to anyone who was due to take a domestic flight today. more...
A railway operator is offering free travel on its network to anyone who was due to take a domestic flight today. more...
A railway operator is offering free travel on its network to anyone who was due to take a domestic flight today. more...
A railway operator is offering free travel on its network today anyone who was due to take a domestic flight. more...
Tv News
TV quiz shows which tempt viewers to make premium rate phone calls could leave families with soaring phone bills, a Penwortham mum has warned. more...
Tv Reviews
FOR THE chronic list-makers amongst us (you know who you are), last night's How To Improve You Memory was a relief. more...
Walton-Le-Dale News
A convenience store in Walton-le-Dale has suffered a second raid in four days after thieves got away with up to £2,000 worth of cigarettes. more...
A convenience store in Walton-le-Dale has suffered a second raid in four days after thieves got away with up to £2,000 worth of cigarettes. more...
A convenience store in Walton-le-Dale has suffered a second raid in four days after thieves got away with up to £2,000 worth of cigarettes. more...
Wanderers Headlines Of The Day
BOLTON Wanderers players will meet the fans at the Reebok Stadium when the club holds it annual fun day on Saturday. more...
BOLTON Wanderers players will meet the fans at the Reebok Stadium when the club holds it annual fun day on Saturday. more...
Wanderers News
RACING Santander are back in the running to sign Jared Borgetti. more...
Ivan Campo, Stelios and Quinton Fortune could return from minor injuries when Wanderers meet Seville in the play-off for third and fourth places in the Colombino Tournament in the Spanish city of Huelva tonight after the Spaniards lost 4-2 to Sporting Lisbon last night. more...
Ivan Campo, Stelios and Quinton Fortune could return from minor injuries when Wanderers meet Seville in the play-off for third and fourth places in the Colombino Tournament in the Spanish city of Huelva tonight after the Spaniards lost 4-2 to Sporting Lisbon last night. more...
Wanderers are confident of completing the signing of the Iranian midfielder, Teymourian, even though the deal has been held up by work permit regulations. more...
SAM Allardyce could be close to landing the striker of his dreams. more...
BOLTON Wanderers players will meet the fans at the Reebok Stadium when the club holds it annual fun day on Saturday. more...
BOLTON Wanderers players will meet the fans at the Reebok Stadium when the club holds it annual fun day on Saturday. more...
What'S On In And Around Bury
BURY-based South Lancashire Bat Group will be spreading its wings later this month. more...
BURY-based Crossroads Caring for Carers will literally be having a ball this Christmas. more...
FERRETS, sheepdogs and birds of prey will be making their way to Radcliffe for a gala day with a difference. more...
FERRETS, sheepdogs and birds of prey will be making their way to Radcliffe for a gala day with a difference. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
A BAT walk at Jumbles Reservoir will mark European Bat Night. more...
THOUSANDS of people are set to flock to Bolton's eighth annual Mela. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
BOLTON Wanderers players will meet the fans at the Reebok Stadium when the club holds it annual fun day on Saturday. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
BOLTON Wanderers players will meet the fans at the Reebok Stadium when the club holds it annual fun day on Saturday. more...
A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
GOODY bags are being given to children at Hollywood Bowl to keep them entertained over the summer. more...
Whats On
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
FERRETS, sheepdogs and birds of prey will be making their way to Radcliffe for a gala day with a difference. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
FERRETS, sheepdogs and birds of prey will be making their way to Radcliffe for a gala day with a difference. more...
MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group. more...
Your Favourite Pet Pix
Here is my dog Queta's first Xmas. She would not let anyone near her present, but just sat there and guarded it all day so no one would take it off her! more...
Asian Image Education
A group of Chemistry students came top of the class in a national competition.
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The average cost of living expenses for students is over £16,000.
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Asian Image Features
The disproportionate nature of the Israeli response to the kidnapping of three soldiers in the Middle East can only be matched with biased as well as disproportionate nature of the media coverage in the UK.
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I was asked by someone recently why do our Asian girls in particular do so much better than the boys when it comes to exams?
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Asian Image Letters
I read the article about runaways and I wanted to share my experience.
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If I could go back and not run away from home I would do it.
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Regarding the article about Runaways I felt compelled to write in.
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I think it is disgusting Israel is allowed to get away with murder whilst the rest of the world looks on.
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There have been so many bad stories recently about our young people.
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I agree wholeheartedly with the comments of Sabina Patel concerning Child abuse.
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Asian Image News
There has been outrage from Asian residents after a priest revealed he may put fences up around his church in Blackburn after incidents of racist attacks.
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The Police Service risked further alienating young British Muslims unless more was done to tackle "institutional Islamophobia" in its ranks say Islamic groups spokespersons.
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It's not exactly your Barbie doll or Action man but it could be the next best thing!
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A woman who took a major insurance company to court in a row over compensation, has won her case.
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Asian Image Sport
It was triple joy for Preston's Ferrai Faqiri after he won three gold medals and one bronze after taking on the world's best in New York.
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He is being singled out as the best leg-spin prospect in the country but this month Adil Rashid had it all to do on his Yorkshire debut.
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They may have aged a couple of years but Santos proved they haven't lost any of their winning spirit.
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Seven days, two massive tournaments and one big winner.
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Blackpool Citizen News
Simon Grayson will step up his striker hunt this week after seeing his shot-shy Seasiders make a pointless start to the season.
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THE mother of two young sisters has spoken of her relief that her children are recovering following an incident in which they were hit by a car.
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MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group.
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A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces.
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A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival.
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LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15.
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THE wedding dreams of dozens of brides-to-be have been shattered after a bridal shop in Bolton town centre went bust with debts of more than £40,000.
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CHRIS Casper has said he will keep his side guessing before swinging the axe for the visit of Shrewsbury on Saturday.
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FC United are raring to go ahead of the new season.
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Bury Times Business
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Bury Times News
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented.
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GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert.
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TWO teenage girls from Bury are going it alone after earning their wings.
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THE number of burglaries committed in the East Ward area of Bury has been reduced, police have revealed.
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FERRETS, sheepdogs and birds of prey will be making their way to Radcliffe for a gala day with a difference.
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MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group.
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A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces.
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A GRANDMOTHER'S motor racing days have hit the pits.
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WASH Lane motorists are wringing their hands in despair over the partial closure of a main town centre route.
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A MAN from Bury died after trying to jump into a car being carried on the back of a moving tow truck.
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JUST over a year ago, Ellie Birkett could not stand up unaided and her parents feared she would never be able to take a single step.
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Lancashire Evening Telegraph Business
A Blackburn retailer has slammed cigarette smugglers for hurting small traders.
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AN EAST Lancashire optician has made a specs-tacular donation of 10,000 pairs of used glasses, which will be shipped out to eye camps in the third world.
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Lancashire Evening Telegraph News
CONSERVATIONISTS are offering a £1,000 reward to catch the culprits who polluted the River Ribble, killing thousands of fish.
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HEATHROW aiport has been closed to all incoming flights after police thwarted a terrorist plan for mass murder' in the skies.
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JACK Straw's former press adviser has labelled claims that he was sacked as Foreign Secretary because of his Muslim constituents as extraordinary and terrifying'.
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HYNDBURN Council has moved to allay staff fears over a proposed merging of services with Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Despite the tightened security Manchester Airport is almost fully operational, with only BA and BMI flights bound for Heathrow being cancelled.
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The Department for Transport has issued a travel advice to passengers after a suspected mid-air terrorist plot was foiled.
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EAST Lancashire families are facing severe delays at airports across the UK after police foiled a terrorist plot to blow up flights in mid air.
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A railway operator is offering free travel on its network today anyone who was due to take a domestic flight.
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A MOUNTAIN rescue team received a major boost today with the unveiling of a vital extension to a Trough of Bowland centre.
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Leigh Journal News
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented.
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GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert.
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A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces.
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A 400-seater circus and Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman will be among the attractions at this weekend's Adlington and district carnival.
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LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15.
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A SOCIAL Club involved in a land battle with a nationwide housing developer could face closure if its fight for compensation is lost.
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EIGHT year-old Michael Orme is pictured laying a wreath in memory of a war hero.
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Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
The Department for Transport has issued advice to air passengers after a suspected plot to blow up planes was prevented.
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GIANT queues stretched the entire length of the departure lounges at Manchester Airport today following the terror alert.
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FERRETS, sheepdogs and birds of prey will be making their way to Radcliffe for a gala day with a difference.
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MUSICIAN Mark Richardson has won backing from the UK's leading sports fashion retailer, Bury-based John David (JD) Group.
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A MAJOR plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale" by destroying up to 10 passenger jets in mid-air has been foiled by police and security forces.
more...
LIVE music in Bolton has suffered a huge blow with the closure of the venue Number 15.
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