Stories for 29 September 2006
Bacup
AN INDOOR bowling league is in danger of collapse after bowlers were left without anywhere to play. more...
Bacup Borough
BACUP manager Brent Peters said he would be treating big spending, table-topping FC United the same as any other team when they travel to Gigg Lane tomorrow. more...
Blackburn
THE notorious Witton Park rapist is facing life behind bars after pleading guilty to a savage sex attack on a young woman 11 years ago. more...
Blackpool News
A succession of problems' with artists due to perform led to delays in naming the switch on celebrity for this year's illuminations, Blackpool's tourism chief claims. more...
War is being waged on troublemakers using public transport in Blackpool
Officers from Blackpool Council, the Safer Travel Unit, Lancashire Constabulary and Blackpool Transport, have started doing spot checks on public transport as part of a crackdown on bad behaviour. more...
More than £20,000 is still needed to save Blackpool's celebrated Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. more...
More than £20,000 is still needed to save Blackpool's celebrated Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. more...
Bolton News
BOLTON was today celebrating the announcement of 1,200 new jobs. more...
MOVING day arrived for one of the town's most popular residents yesterday - and he took to his new home like a fish to water. more...
AN UNBEARABLE odour has been getting up the nose of shop workers and residents in Westhoughton. more...
A LORRY driver has pleaded guilty to rape and indecent assault of two women more than a decade ago. more...
FIVE teenagers held over the attack of a 44-year-old man who was left with a fractured skull after tackling louts for damaging cars have been bailed. more...
Motorist is cut free from wreckage after horrific head-on crash with lorry
A WOMAN motorist had a lucky escape when the car pictured above was in a head-on crash with a lorry. more...
TAX dodgers have cost Bolton Council more than £3 million over the last year. more...
PEOPLE power is being mobilised to stop a school from being closed. more...
A CONMAN who specialised in smuggling prestigious cars, was brought to justice thanks to the efforts of two motor dealers from Bolton, a court heard. more...
PROTESTERS are celebrating after winning a two-and-a-half-year battle against a controversial wind farm. more...
Burnley
A NEW £28million development in the heart of Burnley has been officially opened - moving the regeneration of the town a major step forward. more...
Bury News
BURY councillors are hoping to introduce a borough-wide ban on the sale of fireworks within the next year. more...
ANOTHER arts watchdog has warned Bury Council that selling its Lowry painting could lead to a serious backlash. more...
Chorley Fc News
CHORLEY manager Paul Lodge has backed his players to bounce back from Tuesday night's horror show against Alsager Town. more...
Chorley News
Construction work on the Eaves Green Link Road is set to start soon after more than 20 years of planning. more...
Chorley Council has agreed to investigate a charity worker's claim that a council recycling worker took bags marked with the charity's logo. more...
A Chorley rider has qualified for the country's top horse show. more...
The heat is being turned up on Chorley youngsters who create unathorised bonfires in the run up to November 5. more...
Clarets News
CHAIRMAN Barry Kilby is bracing himself for an approach from West Bromich Albion for Burnley boss Steve Cotterill. more...
FORMER England goalkeeper Chris Woods always looks back at his time at Burnley with affection. more...
JAMES O'Connor insists Burnley have nothing to fear as they lock horns with Norwich City on Sunday. more...
Colne Fc
COLNE boss Nigel Coates is sweating on the fitness of two key players ahead of tomorrow's home game with bottom-of-the table Formby. more...
Darwen Fc
DARWEN boss Steve Mullen has challenged Paddy Lauber to fill the void left by Leigh Smith who is out with a broken ankle. more...
Darwen Photos
By Hazel Doherty. more...
Edgworth News
PROTESTERS are celebrating after winning a two-and-a-half-year battle against a controversial wind farm above Edgworth. more...
Fleetwood News
The chairman of a trust which is seeking to secure the future of Fleetwood Museum says he is confident' the attraction will have a future. more...
Panto man Tom Gradwell is hoping to create a real buzz when his newest production, Aladdin, hits the stage at Fleetwood's Marine Hall. more...
Fylde Rufc
Fylde RUFC opens its doors for a special open day on Saturday - and the club will also be the venue for a major annuncement with big implications for local sport. more...
Latest Sport
MARC Pugh is hoping his performance in Tuesday night's clash with Accrington will be the start of a successful season - for himself and the Shakers. more...
Letters
I am a local volunteer for IndependentAge, the charity that offers older people practical and financial support to help them live independent, active and fulfilled lives. more...
I don't know about you, but I'm sick and tired of talking, reading and writing about Muslims. more...
A couple of days ago I was travelling on the number 14 bus through Blackpool. more...
Regarding the traffic at Hartwood junction. more...
Some 3,224 residents of the borough were accused by the council of fraudulently claiming the single persons council tax discount. more...
I would like to comment on the article about Chorley's motto. more...
I write to thank you for the splendid report exposing Chorley council tax benefits manager for his action in sending the disgraceful letter targeting elderly citizens and I have had many calls to say that I was not alone in my concern and disgust. more...
Big Brother is watching you! We used to laugh at that saying when I was young, too many years ago to mention. I really didn't think I would live to see the day. more...
Motorsport
Steve Martin will be hoping to deliver in more ways than one as he enters his penultimate race for Foggy Petronas Racing at Imola this weekend. more...
Nelson Fc
NELSON are looking to bounce back from their 3-2 midweek defeat at Ramsbottom as they travel to face Atherton Collieries tomorrow. more...
News
Blackpool need a change of luck and fast as they seek a first home win since Easter at Bloomfield Road on Saturday. more...
Non-League Football
CLITHEROE manager Chris Stammers admitted he has had to work hard for his wages this week to get his side back on winning ways after defeat against Skelmersdale on Tuesday night. more...
Padiham Fc
PADIHAM boss Steve Wilkes admits it will be a "trip into the unknown" as the Storks face Ashton Town at the Arbories on Saturday. more...
Penwortham News
Two men have died in separate road accidents in Preston, less than 10 hours apart. more...
Ramsbottom United
RAMSBOTTOM player-manager Lee Sculpher is to capture a new goalkeeper for tomorrow's home North West Counties Division One clash with Newcastle Town. more...
Rossendale United
ROSSENDALE United manager Derek Egan has stressed the importance of building on their midweek 4-0 win at Goole. more...
Rovers News
MARK Hughes reckons his Blackburn Rovers players have no need to fear anyone in Europe after they booked a place in the group stages of the UEFA Cup last night. more...
Rovers Reports
BLACKBURN Rovers' first meaningful win in Europe might have been 12 years in the making but when it finally came last night it was well worth the wait. more...
Stanley News
PAUL Mullin has netted five times this season but the Accrington Stanley striker believes it could have been more. more...
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman admits he has no qualms about taking gambles if it means getting more points. more...
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman admits he has no qualms about taking gambles if it means getting more points. more...
ACCRINGTON Stanley have received a plaque and a huge thank you' following their 2-2 draw with Bury - for saving the Gigg Lane club from going bust. more...
Wanderers News
KEVIN Davies has told Rafa Benitez to stop bleating and accept Premiership football is a man's game. more...
JUST as night follows day, Rafa Benitez will change a winning side when he selects his team to face Wanderers at the Reebok tomorrow. more...
KEVIN Nolan has revealed how getting back among the goals has got his nearest and dearest off his back. more...
What'S On
Arthur Miller's classic The Crucible comes to Chorley Little Theatre from October 16 to 21. more...
Singer songwriter Jake Stigers, younger brother of Curtis Stigers, arrives in Chorley on October 20 as part of his second UK tour. more...
A fundraising charity ball in aid of the Teenager Cancer Trust takes place at The Pines Hotel, Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, on Saturday, October 14, at 7pm. more...
You Say
IN the story Off the Rails, The Bolton News, September 19, an un-named GMPTE spokesman said: "Initial design works for the concourse, platform and car parks were undertaken last year. These have not been progressed because GMPTE and Bolton council were concerned about escalating costs". more...
Blackpool Citizen News
Blackpool need a change of luck and fast as they seek a first home win since Easter at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.
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Chorley Citizen News
Construction work on the Eaves Green Link Road is set to start soon after more than 20 years of planning.
more...
Chorley Council has agreed to investigate a charity worker's claim that a council recycling worker took bags marked with the charity's logo.
more...
A Chorley rider has qualified for the country's top horse show.
more...
The heat is being turned up on Chorley youngsters who create unathorised bonfires in the run up to November 5.
more...
Chorley Citizen Sport
CHORLEY manager Paul Lodge has backed his players to bounce back from Tuesday night's horror show against Alsager Town.
more...
Lancashire Telegraph Sport
Steve Martin will be hoping to deliver in more ways than one as he enters his penultimate race for Foggy Petronas Racing at Imola this weekend.
more...
The Bolton News News
MOVING day arrived for one of the town's most popular residents yesterday - and he took to his new home like a fish to water.
more...
AN UNBEARABLE odour has been getting up the nose of shop workers and residents in Westhoughton.
more...
A LORRY driver has pleaded guilty to rape and indecent assault of two women more than a decade ago.
more...
FIVE teenagers held over the attack of a 44-year-old man who was left with a fractured skull after tackling louts for damaging cars have been bailed.
more...
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TAX dodgers have cost Bolton Council more than £3 million over the last year.
more...
PEOPLE power is being mobilised to stop a school from being closed.
more...
A CONMAN who specialised in smuggling prestigious cars, was brought to justice thanks to the efforts of two motor dealers from Bolton, a court heard.
more...
PROTESTERS are celebrating after winning a two-and-a-half-year battle against a controversial wind farm.
more...
BOLTON was today celebrating the announcement of 1,200 new jobs.
more...
The Bolton News Sport
MARC Pugh is hoping his performance in Tuesday night's clash with Accrington will be the start of a successful season - for himself and the Shakers.
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