Stories for 7 September 2006
Accrington
A YOUNG mum who knifed the father of her child was spared jail after a court heard she had "deep seated issues." more...
A YOUNG mum who knifed the father of her child was spared jail after a court heard she had "deep seated issues." more...
Athletics
Seventeen hardy Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde athletes braved the atrocious weather conditions to compete in the Pendle AC open medal meeting last weekend. more...
Bacup Borough
BACUP Borough captain Ian Hughes could find himself on the bench for tonight's match against Ramsbottom. more...
Bamber Bridge News
Police in Bamber Bridge have confiscated more than 50 cans and bottles of alcohol from underage youths. more...
Barnoldswick
Staff members at Barnoldswick's Co-op got down to work this week - promoting the store's Community Challenge scheme. more...
Barrowford
AN historic mill which will feature in the TV programme Restoration Village has had supporters heading out on vintage buses drumming up support. more...
Blackburn
A 20-month-old girl has been found lying dead on her bedroom floor in Blackburn - and police are investigating whether she suffocated on her duvet. more...
YOUNG people in the Blackburn with Darwen Council area can now get advice on jobs and careers six days a week after an advice service extended its opening hours. more...
WORRIED residents have called for traffic calming measures on a Blackburn road where a 17-year-old student was left fighting for her life following a car accident. more...
Blackburn Hawks
Blackburn Hawks got off to an excellent start to the new English National Ice Hockey League season with a 4-3 victory at Kingston Jets. more...
Blackpool News
Cycling's Tour of Britain is set to return to Blackpool in 2008 after the succesful launch of a stage on the Promenade. more...
Police are hunting for a conwoman who duped a shop assistant into handing over CDs at Blackpool's HMV store. more...
Blackpool's struggling Pleasure Beach could get a shot of adrenaline with the transfer of a £5m rival ride from Pleasureland in Southport which was axed this week. more...
Illuminations bosses have blasted vandals who knocked over some of the famous lights just days after they were officially unveiled. more...
Police are urging Blackpool residents to report suspicious door-step callers after a woman was targeted by thieves. more...
A new facility that will help train students at Blackpool and the Fylde College in underwater rescue from a rotary of fixed wind aircraft will be officially opened by MP for Fleetwood and Blackpool North, Joan Humble. more...
Organisers of the Blackpool Triathlon are already organising next year's event after they were flooded with applications. more...
An author will soon be in the mood for dancing as he writes the biography for The Nolan Sisters member, Anne Nolan. more...
Firefighters were forced to tackle a blaze in a South Shore garden last week after a group of wheelie bins caught fire. more...
A 75-year-old woman from the West Midlands who was missing in Blackpool has been found in the resort. more...
Floods could hit Blackpool next month if storms gather over the resort. more...
A former Blackpool man swapped the sands of Iraq for the beaches of Southport at the weekend as he spoke to thousands of visitors at Southport Air Show and Military Display. more...
Children in Blackpool are being let down by adults when it comes to healthy food according to research carried out by Green Giant. more...
POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing 58-year-old man, who may be travelling to Blackpool. more...
POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing 58-year-old man, who may be travelling to Blackpool. more...
Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, will open Blackpool Victoria Hospital's new £5.7million day surgery unit on October 20. more...
Blackpool's arson-ravaged Devonshire Primary School finally rose from the ashes yesterday by officially opening the doors to its new £7million state-of-art building. more...
A report has found that Blackpool's Victoria Hospital is providing top-class treatment for patients requiring regular blood tests. more...
A man is in a critical condition after he set himself on fire on Blackpool's North Pier yesterday at about 2pm. more...
A former Blackpool Sealife Centre curator who survived a stingray attack paid tribute to crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, who was killed when a barb from one of the animals pierced his heart. more...
Blackpool's public toilets will be under the spotlight next week when delegates from Sweden pay a visit. more...
Bolton News
FIRST-time buyers are preparing to take their first step on to the property ladder when a landmark development opens in Bolton town centre. more...
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl was battered by bullies as she walked home after her first day back at her school in Bolton. more...
BOLTON'S first open-air cinema could be set up in Victoria Square, in the town centre. more...
HUNDREDS of computer game fans in Bolton are facing a disappointing Christmas after it was announced the long-awaited PlayStation 3 console has been delayed. more...
A MAN killed himself with a sawn-off shotgun after blasting two brothers in the legs during a row about noise. more...
ELEPHANTS are still to take pride of place in Bolton town centre. more...
ELEPHANTS are still to take pride of place in Bolton town centre. more...
ELEPHANTS are still to take pride of place in Bolton town centre. more...
FOOD and cleanliness at the Royal Bolton Hospital have been rated as excellent. more...
A MAN from Kearsley killed himself with a sawn-off shotgun after blasting two brothers in the legs during a row about noise. more...
A MAN who illegally dumped bags of rubbish and a piece of furniture on land close to a beauty spot in Westhoughton told a court he was ashamed of what he had done. more...
IT is hats off to Wendy Close who has raised thousands of pounds in memory of the late Bolton Steeplejack Fred Dibnah. more...
YOUNG writers and poets in Bolton have been given a helping hand to tap into their creative talents thanks to a slice of Lottery cash worth more than £7,500. more...
A POPULAR indoor skatepark is facing closure following a string of vandal attacks. more...
TWO town centres are to be given £50,000 cash boosts to make them more attractive to potential investors and shoppers. more...
A GROUP of gutsy youngsters walked to Blackpool as part of a three day sponsored charity walk. more...
Fire chiefs have released another sound clip of a man from Bolton making a hoax 999 call. more...
A single mother turned to selling pirate CDs and DVDs on internet auction site, eBay when she was overcome by a "mountain" of debt. more...
TWO of Bolton's most famous historic buildings can be explored for free this weekend. more...
A SHOP owner who wants to turn part of his business into a takeaway has vowed to fight the authorities if they turn his plans down. more...
A FORMER Bolton Evening News journalist has died from a brain tumour. more...
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT adult education centre will be officially launched with an art exhibition and cheese and wine party tomorrow and next week. more...
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT adult education centre will be officially launched with an art exhibition and cheese and wine party tomorrow and next week. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
THE Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Walter Hall, was presented with a garland from a Holy Saint on a visit to the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple on Adelaide Street, Bolton to mark its 33rd anniversary. more...
DETECTIVES investigating the knifepoint rape of a woman as she walked home through Bolton town centre say they have had a good response to an appeal. more...
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum. more...
A POLICE officer has told how he gave first aid to a prisoner after he was found collapsed in his cell and later died, a Bolton inquest has been told. more...
IT was a case of double delight for two churchgoing couples who celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversaries within days of each other. more...
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
Brierfield
RAIL users will be delighted that an estimated £30,000 has been earmarked to rejuvinate local stations. more...
A SHOPAHOLIC mother-of-three is to go on national television to describe how she ran up debts of £50,000. more...
Burnley
A Burnley man who attacked his wife with a hammer at their hairdressing salon because he couldn't face the end of their marriage has been jailed for four years. more...
A BURNLEY man was involved in an extensive drug dealing operation where profits were laundered to buy a sub-post office and luxury cars, a trial was told. more...
Two brothers involved in an early-hours street robbery and two attacks on three teenage victims are both behind bars while an accomplice has been spared. more...
TWO men who took a cousin's car for a spin after a night on the town ended up in an early- hours smash. more...
SEPTEMBER is the last month for nominations for the South West Burnley good neighbours scheme. more...
Bury News
WHILE most 11-year-olds nervously begin life at high school this week, Emily Holt already has a GCSE under her belt. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to sell a Lowry painting to balance the books could lead to Bury becoming only the second council in 25 years to be stripped of accredited museum status. more...
PARKING tickets issued in car parks by Bury Council have been declared "invalid" after a solicitor exposed they were incorrectly worded. more...
THE brother of a Bury Fusilier currently serving in Iraq, has been shot dead while on holiday in Jordan. more...
WHILE most 11-year-olds nervously begin life at high school this week, Emily Holt already has a GCSE under her belt. more...
A DECISION on whether to change the face of healthcare in the borough by setting up six one-stop health shops will be revealed in seven days. more...
ATHLETIC youngsters from St Stephen's Primary School have earned themselves a place in the Guinness Book of Records after taking part in the Tesco Great School Run. more...
THE Football Association and Football League are to look into alleged racist behaviour by Bury fans on the opening day of the season. more...
RESIDENTS in a Walmersley cul-de-sac could not believe their eyes when they saw a herd of 30 cows in their front gardens. more...
CHILDREN living with disabilities took charge of the reins as a Holcombe disabled riding school held its annual summer fete and open day. more...
CHILDREN under 4ft 5ins tall will have to use a proper child restraint while travelling in a car under new legislation coming into force within the next two weeks. more...
EVERY home in the borough should be sent a blue bin despite the controversial news that 14,000 of them have been bugged', according to members of a council scrutiny committee. more...
CRIMINALS are taking advantage of roadworks on a busy Bury road to target elderly residents. more...
A DERELICT nightclub which has become a target for vandals and arsonists could be converted into a residential care home. more...
MOTORBIKE dealer Roy Armstrong is getting back into gear after being rescued from his blazing showroom by his son. more...
TEN-year-old Nadice Jarrett has always had strong opinions and a lot to say for herself, so it was no surprise to her mother when she wrote a letter to Tony Blair. more...
PLANS for a £3 million crematorium in Radcliffe are finally becoming a reality as building work started on the site last week. more...
WHEN six-year-old Joshua Wilson's dream came true to meet Father Christmas, his family decided to return the favour and help other children's wishes become reality - by jumping 13,000 feet from an aeroplane. more...
NOT so much wearing their heart on their sleeves, but the
Bury Times! more...
ARTIST Barry Spence is to be one of the main attractions at the upcoming Manchester Art Show just two years after giving up his career to become a professional painter. more...
AMATEUR cyclist Jason McDonald will be dusting off his cycling shorts tonight as he prepares to undertake the challenge of a lifetime setting off on an 1,000-mile journey across the country tomorrow. more...
MOTORISTS in Bury may have thought the police had launched a major operation against traffic offenders on Tuesday morning when officers swamped Market Street. more...
BURY Markets traders will be fine tuning their skills to combat criminals. more...
BURY'S crimebusters are taking on the town's criminals in phase two of Operation Dipper which started on Saturday. more...
LAVENDER-scented afternoons can be enjoyed by visitors to a day centre for people with Alzheimer's thanks to a hefty donation. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
Business Updates
GIVING birth to her first child won't deter Ramsbottom businesswoman Maria Monetti from a quick return to the job she adores! more...
INDEPENDENT retailers in Bury can take a big step towards cutting waste and utility bills by taking advantage of a range of free fact sheets available online from Envirowise. more...
BUSINESS turnaround specialists Corporate Strategies have appointed Whitefield accountant Laura Dunn as a corporate turnaround manager at their central Manchester office. more...
BUSINESS turnaround specialists Corporate Strategies have appointed Whitefield accountant Laura Dunn as a corporate turnaround manager at their central Manchester office. more...
SARAH Johnson is an experienced tribunal advocate who advises on employment relations matters and employment legislation. more...
Cars News
With thousands of four and five year olds starting big school next week, Lesley Jones, editor of evecars.com is urging mums and dads to remember their children may be old enough for school, but are not big enough to come out of their child seats just yet. more...
Centurions' Updates
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum. more...
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum. more...
TONY Benson will be taking no chances with team selection as he prepares his side for Sunday's final league game against already-doomed York City Knights. more...
CENTURIONS boss Tony Benson will field his strongest possible side against York City Knights but must first wait for fitness checks on Ricky Bibey (dead leg), Scott Grix (shin, Dana Wilson (knee)) and Paul Prescott (ankle). more...
SECOND-rower James Taylor, who needs a shoulder operation, is out of contention for the York City Knights clash. more...
Former Leigh forward Craig Stapleton was the biggest surprise when Australia announced their train-on squad for the end-of-season Tri-Nations Series.
The 28-year-old, who was one of only two ever-presents in the Centurions' failed Super League campaign in 2005, was named among the initial batch of 17 players chosen from National Rugby League clubs not involved in the play-offs Down Under. more...
Former Leigh forward Craig Stapleton was the biggest surprise when Australia announced their train-on squad for the end-of-season Tri-Nations Series.
The 28-year-old, who was one of only two ever-presents in the Centurions' failed Super League campaign in 2005, was named among the initial batch of 17 players chosen from National Rugby League clubs not involved in the play-offs Down Under. more...
Former Leigh forward Craig Stapleton was the biggest surprise when Australia announced their train-on squad for the end-of-season Tri-Nations Series.
The 28-year-old, who was one of only two ever-presents in the Centurions' failed Super League campaign in 2005, was named among the initial batch of 17 players chosen from National Rugby League clubs not involved in the play-offs Down Under. more...
Former Leigh forward Craig Stapleton was the biggest surprise when Australia announced their train-on squad for the end-of-season Tri-Nations Series. more...
Chorley News
A soldier who served in Iraq has been helping to recruit for Chorley's TA unit, which is set to expand from a detachment to a full squadron. more...
A CHORLEY man embroiled in drug culture was caught with crack cocaine during a search. more...
Clarets News
FORMER Burnley FC manager Stan Ternent has been charged with assaulting a man following an alleged incident at the town's cricket club. more...
NORTHERN Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has put his recent success down to his Clarets connection. more...
Cliviger News
FORMER Burnley FC manager Stan Ternent has been charged with assaulting a man following an alleged incident at the town's cricket club. more...
Colne
THE head of a vigilante anti-speed camera group has refused to accept police claims the device was destroyed over the weekend in an accident. more...
Cricket Round-Up
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
Darwen
A BURGLAR targeted more than 100 old people after using the motorway to travel across Lancashire before being trapped by a single bead of sweat. more...
YOUNG people in the Blackburn with Darwen Council area can now get advice on jobs and careers six days a week after an advice service extended its opening hours. more...
TWO men aged 20 and 18 have been arrested in connection with an assault on a Darwen man, following an appeal in the Lancashire Telegraph. more...
AN Australian nurse whose post was delivered to Darwen instead of Darwin has finally received the card - a get-well wish from her sister. more...
Education
PARENTS slammed transport bosses after finding out that school bus fares have doubled. more...
Events In And Around Leigh
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
Fc United Of Manchester
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Fleetwood News
Friends of a 43-year-old father of five who was killed in a freak industrial accident have paid tribute. more...
Disabled people in Wyre will get free advice on the issues relevant to them at a special Disability Open Day. more...
BBC Radio Lancashire presenter, Tony Livesey, will swim across Fleetwood Boating Lake on Wednesday, September 13. more...
A former seafront hotel is up for grabs as a new lease opportunity. more...
Fusiliers' Museum Project
The Fusiliers are anxiously awaiting decisions on a couple of applications for funding this month; one to the European Regional Development Fund and the other to a fund which distributes land fill taxes. more...
Fylde Rufc
A dazzling display of running and finishing by outstanding winger Nick Royle lit up Saturday's game. more...
Fylde travel to Lightfoot Green to take on old rivals Preston Grasshoppers on Saturday (kick off 3pm). more...
Garden Of Tranquility
POP heart-throb Danny Jones has given his backing to the Bolton Evening News Garden of Tranquillity Appeal. more...
Gcse Results 2006
WHILE most 11-year-olds nervously begin life at high school this week, Emily Holt already has a GCSE under her belt. more...
WHILE most 11-year-olds nervously begin life at high school this week, Emily Holt already has a GCSE under her belt. more...
Grasshoppers
Preston Grasshoppers started their new Division North Three season in fine style with a 26-7 win at Blaydon with tries by lock Anton Cramont, scrum-half Darren Wilson and fly-half Paul Bailey. more...
Hapton News
RAIL users will be delighted that an estimated £30,000 has been earmarked to rejuvinate local stations. more...
Haslingden
A MEDICAL watchdog asked a doctor to explain why he falsified patients' records, at a fitness-to-practise hearing yesterday. more...
Health News
FOOD and cleanliness at the Royal Bolton Hospital have been rated as excellent. more...
FOOD and cleanliness at the Royal Bolton Hospital have been rated as excellent. more...
Health Updates
BREAST cancer patient Amanda D'argue, who won her fight to receive the wonder drug Herceptin, has welcomed the decision for all women to get the same treatment. more...
Helmshore
A TEENAGER has overcome a fear of rollercoasters to ride on one of Britain's most dreaded attractions. more...
Huncoat
RAIL users will be delighted that an estimated £30,000 has been earmarked to rejuvinate local stations. more...
Ice Hockey Updates
After a two-year absence from competitive ice hockey, Manchester Phoenix returned to action last night with a 6-0 victory over the Sheffield Scimitars. more...
Jobs News
National WiseUp2Work Day last week aimed to highlight the huge number of deaths and injuries caused to youngsters when they start work due to poor training and induction. more...
Lancashire
A campaign has been launched in Lancashire to encourage employers to hire young staff. more...
Soldiers from the north west will be deployed to the former soviet republic of Kazakhstan on September 9 for a training exercise. more...
Soldiers from the north west will be deployed to the former soviet republic of Kazakhstan on September 9 for a training exercise. more...
HEADS should roll over the £20million "flop" of a council call centre that "promised the earth and delivered dust", critics have said. more...
Latest Sport
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Leigh Headlines
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum. more...
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum. more...
POLICE officers in Leigh, Lowton and Golborne are being moved closer to the communities they serve with the introduction of neighbourhood policing. more...
Leigh Rmi
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Leisure Travel
WONDERFUL Windermere. It's only an hour-and-a-half drive away (traffic permitting), but, shamefully, I can't have been there more than half a dozen times in my 40 years on the planet. more...
Letters
MOST of us, either politicians or British people, agree there is a link between this country's foreign policy and the threat of a bomb attack in Britain. more...
WITH reference to the use of silicone chips by Hyndburn Council to monitor what is put out in our household rubbish, how will Hyndburn Council know who has put the rubbish in the bin in the first place? more...
IT is very pleasing to see the improvements that are being carried out in Darwen at the moment. more...
IT has been recorded in the press that the government has identified Shadsworth, Blackburn, as one of the UK's poorest communities. more...
I found this photograph of myself (as a child), my mother and grandfather walking along the South Pier approximately 71 years ago on a holiday to Blackpool. more...
What is the world coming to when the council that I pay £1,300 in tax to employs all the sneaky, snidey, sly underhand tricks to relieve us hard-pressed motorists of even more cash? more...
As 800 civil service workers from the Moorland Road department will soon be relocated to Norcross will they all be travelling by a special works bus?. more...
Re: Leyland (Farington Moss) Waste Technology Park. more...
As I have a family with young children I was wondering why the council thought it was right and proper to remove the local children's park? more...
Regarding your article, Council Sorry for Tax Letter Blunder (Citizen, August 31). more...
For once I applaud Lancashire County Council and its stance against yobs who attack bus drivers, including those who spit in public. more...
Leyland News
Leyland soldier, Stephen Wright, killed in Iraq during his first operational tour, is to be given a military funeral. more...
A crackdown on graffiti vandals in South Ribble has been tagged' a success following a number of arrests, cautions and spray can confiscations. more...
Local Cricket
All matches in the Surridge Northern Premier League and Moore and Smalley Palace Shield were abandoned at the weekend. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
Local Sports Updates
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
TWO of Bolton's most famous historic buildings can be explored for free this weekend. more...
TODAY'S photographs have been sent in by Philip Almond and feature his grandfather, Henry. more...
I have received a lot of correspondence from readers referring to Looking Backs published while I was away on holiday. more...
Lostock Hall News
Flooding turned streets in Lostock Hall into rivers at the weekend. more...
A 34-year-old woman suffered a broken arm after she was attacked in Lostock Hall near the Pleasant Retreat Pub, in between Lostock Hall Taxis and Croston Road, at about 1am, on Sunday, August 27. more...
Lytham News
With stress levels in the workplace reaching a record high, St Annes based energy consultants Inenco is tackling the problem by introducing yoga classes for its staff. more...
Historic buildings in St Annes are set to get a facelift as part of a new scheme. more...
Movies
THINK film and you think Hollywood. But if you are willing to broaden your silver screen horizons you could do worse than catch this excellently written and beautifully shot movie, which brings Spanish filmmaking to the English big screen. more...
Nelson
PUBLIC spaces in Nelson town centre are set to become an alcohol-free zone after councillors voted to ban people from drinking booze in the open. more...
Nelson Fc
NELSON will be hoping the addition of Dave Gray can cure their goalscoring problems. more...
News
Doctors are set to investigate a mysterious health scare which forced Blackpool winger, Wes Hoolahan, out of Saturday's game at Millwall. more...
Blackpool will come up against an old team-mate in Mark McGregor on Saturday. more...
Builders are set to move in at Blackpool's Bloomfield Road later this month, with work beginning on the south west corner of the stadium. more...
Nicola Mostyn: Shoots From The Hip
Do we ever really know another person? It's a philosophical question which has dogged great thinkers through the ages, but frankly Descartes should just have asked a neurotic wife, who has long been committing every last fibre of her being to working out whether Trevor went for half of Castlemaine after work last week. more...
Oswaldtwistle
A GROUP of former DJs are turning back the clock and getting back behind the decks for two huge nostalgic parties. more...
Our Campaign To Shop-A-Hoaxer
Fire chiefs have released another sound clip of a man from Bolton making a hoax 999 call. more...
Penwortham News
There was feline fun and games all the way as the Preston branch of Cats Protection held their annual cat extravaganza at St Leonard's Church Hall, Penwortham. more...
South Ribble council leader Howard Gore is to step down from the post next year. more...
Pne News
The transfer window has closed - but Preston North End's search for an experienced centre-half goes on. more...
Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw announced the club had secured planning permission to complete the redevelopment of the ground with a fourth new stand. more...
Poems
By Bernard Nainghin, Hancock Street, Blackburn. more...
Poulton News
Poulton has been transformed into a bastion of colour and culture this week as the town gets ready to host its second Continental Market. more...
Preston News
A major incident was sparked and a hospital sealed off after a suspicious package containing white powder was sent through the post. more...
The Preston branch of the pressure group, NO2ID, will be holding a protest outside Brockholes Wood Primary School today against the use of biometric scanning on small children. more...
An action packed day where the people of Preston will be asked to move to it' is to be held in the city. more...
Pouring rain on Saturday did not stop the long-awaited opening of a state-of-the-art multi-sports complex in Preston. more...
Pouring rain on Saturday did not stop the long-awaited opening of a state-of-the-art multi-sports complex in Preston. more...
Police have appealed for witnesses following two assaults in Preston. more...
Preston city centre window shoppers could be in for a shock next week when staff from a fashion store spend the day as real life shop mannequins. more...
Up to 30 jobs could be lost at Preston College following funding cuts. more...
Vandals are believed to be behind the death of hundreds of fish at a Preston nature reserve. more...
A man originally from Preston was found dead from shotgun wounds in the village of Uske View, near Abergavenny, Wales after an incident in which two brothers were also shot and wounded. more...
A man originally from Preston was found dead from shotgun wounds in the village of Uske View, near Abergavenny, Wales after an incident in which two brothers were also shot and wounded. more...
A man originally from Preston was found dead from shotgun wounds in the village of Uske View, near Abergavenny, Wales after an incident in which two brothers were also shot and wounded. more...
Police have appealed for witnesses following two assaults in Preston. more...
POLICE in Preston are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing 58-year-old man. more...
Prestwich Heys, Local Soccer Round-Up
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Radcliffe Headlines
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
Ramsbottom United
BACUP Borough captain Ian Hughes could find himself on the bench for tonight's match against Ramsbottom. more...
Rovers News
CRAIG Short today backed Blackburn Rovers to start soaring up the Premiership table - although he has vowed to make sure that doesn't happen at the expense of Sheffield United this weekend. more...
Shakers Updates
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
CHRIS Casper is looking to tie up a deal with former Stockport County midfielder Mickael Wolski. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Soccer Headlines
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Sport From Around The Area
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Sporting Highlights
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
Stanley News
QUICKFIRE David Brown got Stanley reserves off to a flying start yesterday. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
Thornton News
A rare breed of fish not been seen in the north west for more than 25 years has been discovered in the Wyre Estuary. more...
Travel
PARENTS slammed transport bosses after finding out that school bus fares have doubled. more...
RAIL users will be delighted that an estimated £30,000 has been earmarked to rejuvinate local stations. more...
Walmer Bridge News
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to armed robbery at Walmer Bridge Post Office earlier this year. more...
Wanderers Headlines Of The Day
Wanderers' £8m record signing Nicolas Anelka will be holding an exclusive signing session at the Reebok Stadium Club Superstore today. more...
WANDERERS have suffered a double injury blow with Stelios out, and Henrik Pedersen extremely doubtful, for the home Premiership clash with Watford on Saturday. more...
WANDERERS have suffered a double injury blow with Stelios out, and Henrik Pedersen extremely doubtful, for the home Premiership clash with Watford on Saturday. more...
Wanderers' £8m record signing Nicolas Anelka will be holding an exclusive signing session at the Reebok Stadium Club Superstore today. more...
Wanderers News
KEVIN Nolan believes he would have been capped by England if he played for a more fashionable club. more...
WATFORD defender Lloyd Doyley is losing no sleep over the prospect of marking Nicolas Anelka on his debut on Saturday. more...
Wanderers star Stelios could be out for up to three weeks after picking up a groin injujry while training with the Greek squad. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
WANDERERS have suffered a double injury blow with Stelios out, and Henrik Pedersen extremely doubtful, for the home Premiership clash with Watford on Saturday. more...
Wanderers' £8m record signing Nicolas Anelka will be holding an exclusive signing session at the Reebok Stadium Club Superstore today. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
WANDERERS have suffered a double injury blow with Stelios out, and Henrik Pedersen extremely doubtful, for the home Premiership clash with Watford on Saturday. more...
Wanderers' £8m record signing Nicolas Anelka will be holding an exclusive signing session at the Reebok Stadium Club Superstore today. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
RUUD, Thierry, Emile and William Gallas all come under the scrutiny of our resident betting expert Gerry McDonnell in this week's entertaining article. more...
We Say
Pole dancing has moved on from sleazy strip clubs to the gym and now into the home. It has even got its own national day, as Angela Kelly reports. more...
What'S On In And Around Bury
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
TWO of Bolton's most famous historic buildings can be explored for free this weekend. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
Whats On
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd. more...
You Say
I WOULD like, through your letters columns, to send a heartfelt and massive thank you' to the many people who contributed in so many different ways to the incredible promotional success of the British Cycle Speedway Championships staged at Goshen Sports Centre on Bank Holiday Monday. more...
YOUR story last week (right) ignores the real issue. Bury, like other councils, has a role to save this planet by disposing of refuse responsibly. more...
BURY Council's policy of chipping blue bins appears to be a waste of council tax money. more...
MAY we be told how the authorities measure what amount the blue bins
should contain? more...
I think it is a great idea to place bugs' on blue wheelie bins. more...
WHAT we need in Bury, and throughout the country, is well thought out, comprehensive, carefully explained policy on recycling that treats us as responsible individuals. more...
SO Bury council has spent £50,000 to bug residents blue bins. more...
I want to know how the monitoring of blue bins can be effectively managed. more...
I was surprised and disappointed to read the views of Keith Barker, the chairman of the Prestwich Methodist Youth Association, regarding funding on your letters page of the August 31 and I would like to challenge these views on
several counts. more...
For some time, the heavy goods vehicle operations of Cormar Carpets have been a thorn in the side residents of Holcombe Road, Greenmount. more...
COULD I through your pages thank everyone involved in arranging the Last Night of the Proms evening at Christ Church Walmersley last Saturday night. more...
I thought your readers may like to know that the deadline for claiming winter fuel payments is fast approaching. more...
WE all know that the speed cameras on Peel Way in Bury are placed in their locations because they are accident blackspots. So why has Bury council put up advertising banners on the central reservation at these very same accident blackspots? more...
I AM wondering if it is the intention of the powers-that-be to kill off the enjoyable pastimes of day and evening classes. more...
Your Verdict
MOST of my friends who no longer go to the reebok regularly do so because of the cost of the tickets. more...
Having read most of the responses to Sam's remarks concerning the absent supporters, I have to say that only one of them truly hit the nail on the head. more...
Having read most of the responses to Sam's remarks concerning the absent supporters, I have to say that only one of them truly hit the nail on the head. more...
Blackpool Citizen News
Doctors are set to investigate a mysterious health scare which forced Blackpool winger, Wes Hoolahan, out of Saturday's game at Millwall.
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Blackpool will come up against an old team-mate in Mark McGregor on Saturday.
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Builders are set to move in at Blackpool's Bloomfield Road later this month, with work beginning on the south west corner of the stadium.
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Blackpool Citizen Sport
A dazzling display of running and finishing by outstanding winger Nick Royle lit up Saturday's game.
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Fylde travel to Lightfoot Green to take on old rivals Preston Grasshoppers on Saturday (kick off 3pm).
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Bolton Evening News News
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional.
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DETECTIVES investigating the knifepoint rape of a woman as she walked home through Bolton town centre say they have had a good response to an appeal.
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A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum.
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A POLICE officer has told how he gave first aid to a prisoner after he was found collapsed in his cell and later died, a Bolton inquest has been told.
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IT was a case of double delight for two churchgoing couples who celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversaries within days of each other.
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A 13-YEAR-OLD girl was battered by bullies as she walked home after her first day back at her school in Bolton.
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BOLTON'S first open-air cinema could be set up in Victoria Square, in the town centre.
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HUNDREDS of computer game fans in Bolton are facing a disappointing Christmas after it was announced the long-awaited PlayStation 3 console has been delayed.
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A MAN killed himself with a sawn-off shotgun after blasting two brothers in the legs during a row about noise.
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ELEPHANTS are still to take pride of place in Bolton town centre.
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FOOD and cleanliness at the Royal Bolton Hospital have been rated as excellent.
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A MAN from Kearsley killed himself with a sawn-off shotgun after blasting two brothers in the legs during a row about noise.
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A MAN who illegally dumped bags of rubbish and a piece of furniture on land close to a beauty spot in Westhoughton told a court he was ashamed of what he had done.
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IT is hats off to Wendy Close who has raised thousands of pounds in memory of the late Bolton Steeplejack Fred Dibnah.
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YOUNG writers and poets in Bolton have been given a helping hand to tap into their creative talents thanks to a slice of Lottery cash worth more than £7,500.
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A POPULAR indoor skatepark is facing closure following a string of vandal attacks.
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TWO town centres are to be given £50,000 cash boosts to make them more attractive to potential investors and shoppers.
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A GROUP of gutsy youngsters walked to Blackpool as part of a three day sponsored charity walk.
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Fire chiefs have released another sound clip of a man from Bolton making a hoax 999 call.
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FIRE chiefs in Bolton have released a recording of a bogus 999 call in a bid to trap the hoaxer.
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WHILE most 11-year-olds nervously begin life at high school this week, Emily Holt already has a GCSE under her belt.
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A single mother turned to selling pirate CDs and DVDs on internet auction site, eBay when she was overcome by a "mountain" of debt.
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TWO of Bolton's most famous historic buildings can be explored for free this weekend.
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FIRST-time buyers are preparing to take their first step on to the property ladder when a landmark development opens in Bolton town centre.
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A SHOP owner who wants to turn part of his business into a takeaway has vowed to fight the authorities if they turn his plans down.
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A FORMER Bolton Evening News journalist has died from a brain tumour.
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A NOT-FOR-PROFIT adult education centre will be officially launched with an art exhibition and cheese and wine party tomorrow and next week.
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HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd.
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THE Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Walter Hall, was presented with a garland from a Holy Saint on a visit to the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple on Adelaide Street, Bolton to mark its 33rd anniversary.
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Bolton Evening News Sport
Sore Berries and Cream
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Bury Times Business
SARAH Johnson is an experienced tribunal advocate who advises on employment relations matters and employment legislation.
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GIVING birth to her first child won't deter Ramsbottom businesswoman Maria Monetti from a quick return to the job she adores!
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INDEPENDENT retailers in Bury can take a big step towards cutting waste and utility bills by taking advantage of a range of free fact sheets available online from Envirowise.
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BUSINESS turnaround specialists Corporate Strategies have appointed Whitefield accountant Laura Dunn as a corporate turnaround manager at their central Manchester office.
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Bury Times News
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional.
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WHEN six-year-old Joshua Wilson's dream came true to meet Father Christmas, his family decided to return the favour and help other children's wishes become reality - by jumping 13,000 feet from an aeroplane.
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NOT so much wearing their heart on their sleeves, but the
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BREAST cancer patient Amanda D'argue, who won her fight to receive the wonder drug Herceptin, has welcomed the decision for all women to get the same treatment.
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ARTIST Barry Spence is to be one of the main attractions at the upcoming Manchester Art Show just two years after giving up his career to become a professional painter.
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AMATEUR cyclist Jason McDonald will be dusting off his cycling shorts tonight as he prepares to undertake the challenge of a lifetime setting off on an 1,000-mile journey across the country tomorrow.
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MOTORISTS in Bury may have thought the police had launched a major operation against traffic offenders on Tuesday morning when officers swamped Market Street.
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BURY Markets traders will be fine tuning their skills to combat criminals.
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BURY'S crimebusters are taking on the town's criminals in phase two of Operation Dipper which started on Saturday.
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LAVENDER-scented afternoons can be enjoyed by visitors to a day centre for people with Alzheimer's thanks to a hefty donation.
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A CONTROVERSIAL plan to sell a Lowry painting to balance the books could lead to Bury becoming only the second council in 25 years to be stripped of accredited museum status.
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PARKING tickets issued in car parks by Bury Council have been declared "invalid" after a solicitor exposed they were incorrectly worded.
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THE brother of a Bury Fusilier currently serving in Iraq, has been shot dead while on holiday in Jordan.
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WHILE most 11-year-olds nervously begin life at high school this week, Emily Holt already has a GCSE under her belt.
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A DECISION on whether to change the face of healthcare in the borough by setting up six one-stop health shops will be revealed in seven days.
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ATHLETIC youngsters from St Stephen's Primary School have earned themselves a place in the Guinness Book of Records after taking part in the Tesco Great School Run.
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THE Football Association and Football League are to look into alleged racist behaviour by Bury fans on the opening day of the season.
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RESIDENTS in a Walmersley cul-de-sac could not believe their eyes when they saw a herd of 30 cows in their front gardens.
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CHILDREN living with disabilities took charge of the reins as a Holcombe disabled riding school held its annual summer fete and open day.
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CHILDREN under 4ft 5ins tall will have to use a proper child restraint while travelling in a car under new legislation coming into force within the next two weeks.
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EVERY home in the borough should be sent a blue bin despite the controversial news that 14,000 of them have been bugged', according to members of a council scrutiny committee.
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CRIMINALS are taking advantage of roadworks on a busy Bury road to target elderly residents.
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A DERELICT nightclub which has become a target for vandals and arsonists could be converted into a residential care home.
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MOTORBIKE dealer Roy Armstrong is getting back into gear after being rescued from his blazing showroom by his son.
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TEN-year-old Nadice Jarrett has always had strong opinions and a lot to say for herself, so it was no surprise to her mother when she wrote a letter to Tony Blair.
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PLANS for a £3 million crematorium in Radcliffe are finally becoming a reality as building work started on the site last week.
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Bury Times Sport
FIFTY years ago Radcliffe Cricket Club pulled off one of the biggest sporting smash-and-grabs of all time when they signed a relatively unknown, though promising, young West Indian Test cricketer to be their next professional.
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Sore Berries and Cream
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Chorley Citizen News
A CHORLEY man embroiled in drug culture was caught with crack cocaine during a search.
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Lancashire Telegraph Education
PARENTS slammed transport bosses after finding out that school bus fares have doubled.
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Lancashire Telegraph Letters
MOST of us, either politicians or British people, agree there is a link between this country's foreign policy and the threat of a bomb attack in Britain.
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WITH reference to the use of silicone chips by Hyndburn Council to monitor what is put out in our household rubbish, how will Hyndburn Council know who has put the rubbish in the bin in the first place?
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IT is very pleasing to see the improvements that are being carried out in Darwen at the moment.
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IT has been recorded in the press that the government has identified Shadsworth, Blackburn, as one of the UK's poorest communities.
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By Bernard Nainghin, Hancock Street, Blackburn.
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Leigh Journal News
A RANGE of free after-school activities is being offered by the Leigh Neighbours Project, funded by the Leigh Township Forum.
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POLICE officers in Leigh, Lowton and Golborne are being moved closer to the communities they serve with the introduction of neighbourhood policing.
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HIGHLIGHTS of the new season at the Albert Halls include appearances from loud-mouthed puppet Basil Brush, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale and comedy king Ken Dodd.
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Leigh Journal Sport
