Stories for 19 September 2006
Accrington
POLICE have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a sex attack on a male shopper. more...
A MAN started his Christmas in hospital after he was attacked by two visitors to his flat, a court was told. more...
Athletics
JACK Betney, president of the Northern Veterans Athletics Club, is to retire from the club's committee after almost 30 years of service. more...
JACK Betney, president of the Northern Veterans Athletics Club, is to retire from the club's committee after almost 30 years of service. more...
Barrowford
COUNCILLORS could tonight give the green light to plans for a business park in Pendle which could create almost 2,000 jobs - after 13 years of waiting. more...
Betting Tips
Godolphin will be hoping Librettist can gain his third Group One success of the year on Saturday and the Dubai-based outfit can get in the mood by saddling Imperial Stride in the Charles James Homes Foundation Stakes at Goodwood. more...
Blackburn
SICK vandals are targeting a disabled youngster's specialist play equipment which is designed to improve her life. more...
A Blackburn greengrocer has been hit with a £2,200 bill after falling foul of the "minefield" of food labelling regulations. more...
Bolton News
The terrifying moment a knife-wielding thug plunged a blade into a man's back is caught on CCTV. more...
THE driver of a train travelling at 75mph had a lucky escape when yobs threw stones smashing his window. more...
A £2 MILLION transformation of Bolton's run-down train station has been scrapped. more...
A VAN driver was killed in a horror crash on the M61 at Farnworth last night. more...
IT'S three cheers for the old school . . . and now we can move back into it. more...
BOOK lovers will be shaken and stirred when a former James Bond and Hammer House of Horror actress comes to Bolton on Friday. more...
FOUR men are under police guard in hospital after being stabbed during a brawl outside a pub. more...
A TEENAGE musician is appealing for the return of his bagpipes after they were stolen from his car in Blackrod. more...
HUNDREDS of people in Greater Manchester are expected to dump their cars on Friday and as part of "In Town Without My Car" day.. more...
THIS is the terrifying moment a knife-wielding thug plunged a blade in to a man's back after chasing him through a busy town centre. more...
BOLTON anti-war activists are to take part in a demonstration in Manchester on Saturday. more...
MOTORISTS stopped to get their cars gleaming clean when firefighters and the brigade's cadets splashed on the suds and wax to raise cash for charity. more...
SPECIALLY trained researchers are being employed to find out why some local residents are reluctant to recycle household waste. more...
A COMMUNITY leader in Westhoughton who took a stand against anti-social behaviour has been honoured as a local hero. more...
A PERMANENT tribute to Bolton's celebrity, Fred Dibnah, has come a step closer as his memorial fund reaches £30,000. more...
BOLTON'S champions of diversity have been recognised at a glittering gala awards ceremony. more...
A play area has been revamped - with a pirates theme. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
A MONDAY afternoon would normally see Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce in his office preparing for the Whites' next clash. more...
SHOPPERS have been taking their first steps along Bolton's new-look Churchgate after workmen moved barriers to reveal more of the street. more...
SHOPPERS have been taking their first steps along Bolton's new-look Churchgate after workmen moved barriers to reveal more of the street. more...
A MONDAY afternoon would normally see Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce in his office preparing for the Whites' next clash. more...
The terrifying moment a knife-wielding thug plunged a blade into a man's back is caught on CCTV. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
Brierfield
THE FAMILY of driver Raymond Bracewell - who died after his lorry was involved in a pile-up at an accident blackspot - have told how he died doing what he loved the most. more...
Burnley
THE victim of a triple rapist jailed for life after carrying out "despicable and unimaginable" attacks across East Lancashire today said she was "overjoyed" at the sentence. more...
Bury News
A man was shot in the leg after answering the front door of his home in Bury last night. more...
A man was shot in the leg after answering the front door of his home in Bury last night. more...
Business
Bolton Council is offering free workshops to help small businesses comply with changes to food law which came into effect earlier this year. more...
The NEC Group have announced the appointment of Paul Thandi as its new chief executive. more...
Business Headlines
TRADITIONALLY the career path to becoming a chartered accountant was to graduate from university and embark on a three-year training contract in order to obtain chartered status. more...
AN award-winning television and film director has launched his own production company. more...
BOLTON chartered accountants Bentleys have issued a reminder for for people looking to start up a new business to swot up on employment tax. more...
Clarets News
Burnley midfielder Micah Hyde admits he is desperate to end his barren spell in front of goal. more...
BURNLEY FC is launching a ticket deal for schoolchildren ahead of this weekend's clash with Southampton at Turf Moor to get more youngsters involved in the club. more...
Clitheroe
A ballerina from the Ribble Valley has been singled out for her pirouetting prowess after winning a place at a prestigious national dance school. more...
TWO people were airlifted to hospital during an endurance race for off-road bikes at Sawley, near Clitheroe, on Sunday. more...
Colne
A HALF naked teenager who caused a racial rumpus in the street spat in a policeman's face. more...
Cricket Round-Up
DOUBLE-WINNERS Elton celebrated their second title success in three years by being presented with Bolton Association trophy and the Cross Cup before their home game against Adlington. more...
DOUBLE-WINNERS Elton celebrated their second title success in three years by being presented with Bolton Association trophy and the Cross Cup before their home game against Adlington. more...
Darwen
A Darwen baker is using a 50-year-old secret family recipe to produce a new fruit pie. more...
A Darwen baker is using a 50-year-old secret family recipe to produce a new fruit pie. more...
Education News
IT has taken more than a year but turkey twizzlers are finally off the school menu. more...
Fans' Verdict
Is it the pitch that is the problem or the footware? more...
There have been many comments recently in the paper about the 'Stayaway Fans'. I would like to make some alternative comments. more...
Like Mike R of Bromley Cross I also have been a season ticket holder for a very long time. more...
Features
The experiences of Asian migrants in the South East have been captured in a new book by a Gravesend-based writing group. Reporter ALISON WHITE finds out more. more...
The experiences of Asian migrants in the South East have been captured in a new book by a Gravesend-based writing group. Reporter ALISON WHITE finds out more. more...
In the current climate what is it like for Muslims living in towns where there are few Muslims? more...
Garden Of Tranquility
COMPLEMENTARY therapist Lisa Lube believes a garden of tranquillity at Bolton Hospice is exactly what patients need. more...
Great Harwood
THE victim of a triple rapist jailed for life after carrying out "despicable and unimaginable" attacks across East Lancashire today said she was "overjoyed" at the sentence. more...
A LANDLADY is celebrating after her bar was crowned CAMRA Lancashire Pub of the Year. Jean Baxter, who runs the Victoria Hotel in Great Harwood, has transformed the fortunes of the pub since taking over four years ago. more...
Health News
PENSIONERS with mental health problems are being consulted on changes to a care service. more...
Latest Sport
DWAYNE Mattis believes there is no pressure on Bury as they take on Sheffield United in the Carling Cup tonight. more...
DWAYNE Mattis believes there is no pressure on Bury as they take on Sheffield United in the Carling Cup tonight. more...
Leigh Headlines
The terrifying moment a knife-wielding thug plunged a blade into a man's back is caught on CCTV. more...
The terrifying moment a knife-wielding thug plunged a blade into a man's back is caught on CCTV. more...
Local Sports Updates
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
Continuing my perambulations around the circulation area of the Bolton News I find myself, tonight, back in Kearsley. more...
Continuing my perambulations around the circulation area of the Bolton News I find myself, tonight, back in Kearsley. more...
Nelson
THE victim of a triple rapist jailed for life after carrying out "despicable and unimaginable" attacks across East Lancashire today said she was "overjoyed" at the sentence. more...
THE victim of Shaun Greenwood's savage New Year's Day attack in Nelson said he was "evil" and deserves to suffer like his victims have. more...
A man died of a suspected drugs overdose at a house in Larch Street, Nelson. more...
News
Police have launched an investigation into a protest against the Pope held outside Westminster Cathedral. more...
A Pakistan businessman has thanked the Sikh community for their help after the earthquake by handing over a holy shroud. more...
Prestwich Headlines
A man was shot in the leg after answering the front door of his home in Bury last night. more...
A man was shot in the leg after answering the front door of his home in Bury last night. more...
Rawtenstall
A CONVICTED sex offender who moved address without telling the police was downloading child porn, a court heard. more...
PLANS to build 20 apartments to provide affordable housing in Rawtenstall are set to be given the green-light by planners. more...
Ribchester News
A FAMILY have expressed their shock after a blind relative was founding hanged at his Ribchester home. more...
Rovers News
STEPHANE Henchoz reckons he could be the man to solve Blackburn's defensive problems once he achieves full match fitness. more...
BLACKBURN Rovers are remaining tight-lipped ahead of tonight's eagerly anticipated Panorama programme, Undercover: Football's Dirty Secrets, on BBC1. more...
Seven Days
News and sport stories
from The Bolton 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 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 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 News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal
and associated newspapers and websites
in Lancashire from
the last seven days more...
Shakers Updates
DWAYNE Mattis believes there is no pressure on Bury as they take on Sheffield United in the Carling Cup tonight. more...
DWAYNE Mattis believes there is no pressure on Bury as they take on Sheffield United in the Carling Cup tonight. more...
Sport From Around The Area
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
Sporting Highlights
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
Stanley News
PHIL Edwards wants to be the driving force behind Accrington Stanley's Carling Cup progress with the Reds set to run out to Z Cars tonight. more...
GOALKEEPER Rob Elliot knows he must bide his time before reclaiming his place in Accrington Stanley's starting line-up. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
BOOK lovers will be shaken and stirred when a former James Bond and Hammer House of Horror actress comes to Bolton on Friday. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
AN AMATEUR dramatics group has raised nearly £1,000 for charity to celebrate its 25th season. more...
TYLDESLEY Little Theatre opens its new season next Tuesday with a five night run of Jimmie Chinn's gentle comedy After September. more...
Walks In The North-West
Ramblers are celebrating the latest swathe of North-west countryside to be
opened to walkers. more...
Wanderers Headlines Of The Day
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
A MONDAY afternoon would normally see Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce in his office preparing for the Whites' next clash. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
A MONDAY afternoon would normally see Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce in his office preparing for the Whites' next clash. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
Wanderers News
NICOLAS Anelka will lead the line for Wanderers at Walsall tonight. more...
Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce admitted his family are "concerned" over possible allegations in tonight's BBC's Panorama investigation into football bungs. more...
Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce admitted his family are "concerned" over possible allegations in tonight's BBC's Panorama investigation into football bungs. more...
SAM Allardyce told his Wanderers players they must fight fire with fire at Walsall tonight. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
A MONDAY afternoon would normally see Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce in his office preparing for the Whites' next clash. more...
SAMMY Lee will be the guest of honour at the Bolton Wanderers supporters association's social evening at the Platinum Suite at the Reebok stadium on Thursday, September 28 at 7.45pm for 8pm. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
A MONDAY afternoon would normally see Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce in his office preparing for the Whites' next clash. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month. more...
We Say
AMBITIOUS plans to revamp the dilapidated train station at Trinity Street have been shelved because of lack of cash. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
SAMMY Lee will be the guest of honour at the Bolton Wanderers supporters association's social evening at the Platinum Suite at the Reebok stadium on Thursday, September 28 at 7.45pm for 8pm. more...
BOLTON anti-war activists are to take part in a demonstration in Manchester on Saturday. more...
BOOK lovers will be shaken and stirred when a former James Bond and Hammer House of Horror actress comes to Bolton on Friday. more...
You Say
HOW wrong could Mr Webb be (The Bolton News, September 15, "Smoking ban up in Flames"), if, as he thinks and states, "it won't happen". more...
SADLY, a young lady lost her life horse riding in Platt Lane, Westhoughton, a few months ago. more...
I AM rather tired of reading letters complaining about trees in neighbouring gardens. more...
IN The Bolton News Letters, "Clearing up confusion over waste", Cllr Sherrington makes it sound as if the definition of waste is an all British affair, all nice and complete, gift wrapped and given to the EU, which they follow. more...
NORTH-WEST Labour MEP Gary Titley is urging young people to take part in an international essay writing competition. more...
I AM a resident of Jubilee House, which has recently been having its kitchens and bathrooms renovated. more...
Asian Image Business
Bolton Council is offering free workshops to help small businesses comply with changes to food law which came into effect earlier this year.
more...
The NEC Group have announced the appointment of Paul Thandi as its new chief executive.
more...
Asian Image Features
In the current climate what is it like for Muslims living in towns where there are few Muslims?
more...
The experiences of Asian migrants in the South East have been captured in a new book by a Gravesend-based writing group. Reporter ALISON WHITE finds out more.
more...
Asian Image News
Police have launched an investigation into a protest against the Pope held outside Westminster Cathedral.
more...
A Pakistan businessman has thanked the Sikh community for their help after the earthquake by handing over a holy shroud.
more...
Bury Times News
A man was shot in the leg after answering the front door of his home in Bury last night.
more...
Bury Times Sport
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month.
more...
Leigh Journal News
THIS is the terrifying moment a knife-wielding thug plunged a blade into a man's back after chasing him through a busy town centre.
more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month.
more...
A MONDAY afternoon would normally see Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce in his office preparing for the Whites' next clash.
more...
Leigh Journal Sport
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month.
more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month.
more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide Sport
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month.
more...
The Bolton News Business
TRADITIONALLY the career path to becoming a chartered accountant was to graduate from university and embark on a three-year training contract in order to obtain chartered status.
more...
AN award-winning television and film director has launched his own production company.
more...
BOLTON chartered accountants Bentleys have issued a reminder for for people looking to start up a new business to swot up on employment tax.
more...
The Bolton News News
SHOPPERS have been taking their first steps along Bolton's new-look Churchgate after workmen moved barriers to reveal more of the street.
more...
A £2 MILLION transformation of Bolton's run-down train station has been scrapped.
more...
A MAN was killed and three others were injured in a horror crash on the M61 near Bolton last night.
more...
IT'S three cheers for the old school . . . and now we can move back into it.
more...
FOUR men are under police guard in hospital after being stabbed during a brawl outside a pub.
more...
A TEENAGE musician is appealing for the return of his bagpipes after they were stolen from his car in Blackrod.
more...
HUNDREDS of people in Greater Manchester are expected to dump their cars on Friday and as part of "In Town Without My Car" day.
more...
THIS is the terrifying moment a knife-wielding thug plunged a blade in to a man's back after chasing him through a busy town centre.
more...
BOLTON anti-war activists are to take part in a demonstration in Manchester on Saturday.
more...
A MONDAY afternoon would normally see Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce in his office preparing for the Whites' next clash.
more...
THIS is the terrifying moment a knife-wielding thug plunged a blade into a man's back after chasing him through a busy town centre.
more...
THE driver of a train travelling at 75mph had a lucky escape when yobs threw stones smashing his window.
more...
THE last England International cap won by Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse goes under the hammer at a huge sale of football memorabilia next month.
more...
IT has taken more than a year but turkey twizzlers are finally off the school menu.
more...
MOTORISTS stopped to get their cars gleaming clean when firefighters and the brigade's cadets splashed on the suds and wax to raise cash for charity.
more...
SPECIALLY trained researchers are being employed to find out why some local residents are reluctant to recycle household waste.
more...
A COMMUNITY leader in Westhoughton who took a stand against anti-social behaviour has been honoured as a local hero.
more...
A PERMANENT tribute to Bolton's celebrity, Fred Dibnah, has come a step closer as his memorial fund reaches £30,000.
more...
BOLTON'S champions of diversity have been recognised at a glittering gala awards ceremony.
more...
A play area has been revamped - with a pirates theme.
more...
PENSIONERS with mental health problems are being consulted on changes to a care service.
more...
The Bolton News Sport
DWAYNE Mattis believes there is no pressure on Bury as they take on Sheffield United in the Carling Cup tonight.
more...
