Stories for 24 October 2007
Accrington
A MAN had to be rescued by firefighters from the roof of his house after a bedroom caught fire. more...
A DISABLED actor who made his name in a strip group has got a new job - frightening visitors to a Hallowe'en extravaganza. more...
A DISABLED actor who made his name in a strip group has got a new job - frightening visitors to a Hallowe'en extravaganza. more...
Adlington News
It's case of the young pals act at a village primary school. more...
Amateur Football Round-Up
Walshaw 1 Gregorians 2
Walshaw were edged out by high-flying Gregorians in a tight encounter. more...
A TOM Stubbs hat-trick helped Vale to maul an understrength Heywood side. more...
Heywood St James 1 Elton Vale 6
A TOM Stubbs hat-trick helped Vale to maul an understrength Heywood side. more...
Andy Payton
DAVE Kevan's decision to leave has come as a bit of a surprise to me. I think it's a very strange one. more...
Angela Kelly
IT'S a mean thing to do right now, but I'm going to mention the C-word. more...
IF Bolton's primary school children are to be believed, hundreds of them are regularly drinking alcohol. more...
CONGRATULATIONS to all concerned in the Bolton Octagon's brilliant production And Did Those Feet. more...
ONE way to improve literacy and promote genuine interest in reading is to encourage the playing of Scrabble. more...
OUR national rugby team may have lost in the World Cup final, but their bravery showed them to be champions. more...
THE young Mormon missionary beaten up by a 14-strong Halliwell gang forgives his attackers. more...
WHEN the Spice Girls were first formed in the mid-1990s they were a great antidote to the plethora of boy bands of the time. more...
Astley Village News
Vandals ripped down boards advertising the Derian House Children's Hospice Christmas fair just two days after they were put up. more...
Athletics
It was a good day at the races for Chorley Harriers' ladies on Sunday who took individual and team honours at the Withins Skyline fell race on Haworth Moor, West Yorkshire. more...
Athletics Round-Up
Horwich RMI Harrier Katie Ingram continued her current good form recording a course record of 28.37 at last Sunday's Green Drive 5 Mile Road Race at Lytham. more...
BURNDEN Roadrunners men and women impressed with several highly-placed finishers at the Waddington 10k road race. more...
Bacup
A WORLD class mountain biker will be helping construct part of the Rossendale Adrenaline Gateway. more...
THE mother of tragic teenager Sophie Lancaster has called for an end to the culture of conflict surrounding youngsters who chose to be different. more...
Blackburn
A teenaged burglar who raided his own mother's home has been given three years' detention. more...
A lit firework was put through a letter box in Brownlow Street, Blackburn, on Monday night. more...
Six people have been hit with bills for hundreds of pounds after they were prosecuted for not putting their rubbish out properly. more...
A CHARITY is hoping to bring a little festive cheer to East Lancashire soldiers who will be in Iraq this Christmas. more...
Blackburn Town Centre News
Entries are sought for the top market trader of the year. more...
THE mother of tragic teenager Sophie Lancaster has called for an end to the culture of conflict surrounding youngsters who chose to be different. more...
Blackpool News
A national manhunt is underway after a violent Blackpool man failed to return to prison. more...
There were emotional family reunions when 16 Fylde medics arrived back from a gruelling tour of Afghanistan. more...
A Blackpool man has been cleared of the murder of his half-brother. more...
A world famous astronomer has slammed the latest addition to Blackpool's Illuminations. more...
Bolton Cars
AN apprentice at Renault Bolton is celebrating this month after qualifying as a Renault Technician. more...
CITROEN'S first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, breaks new ground for the French maker, combining distinctive Citroën qualities of strong styling, practicality and sound green engineering to provide buyers with a sleek, spacious, robust and comfortable car with a flexible seating lay-out and a new, clean, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). more...
CITROEN'S first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, breaks new ground for the French maker, combining distinctive Citroën qualities of strong styling, practicality and sound green engineering to provide buyers with a sleek, spacious, robust and comfortable car with a flexible seating lay-out and a new, clean, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). more...
CITROEN'S first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, breaks new ground for the French maker, combining distinctive Citroën qualities of strong styling, practicality and sound green engineering to provide buyers with a sleek, spacious, robust and comfortable car with a flexible seating lay-out and a new, clean, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). more...
CITROEN'S first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, breaks new ground for the French maker, combining distinctive Citroën qualities of strong styling, practicality and sound green engineering to provide buyers with a sleek, spacious, robust and comfortable car with a flexible seating lay-out and a new, clean, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). more...
Bolton News
Wanderers managerial target Gary Megson dodged questions about his future after Sheffield United beat Leicester 1-0 at the Walkers Stadium. more...
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
"IT SHOULD have been me." says bemused international guitarist Neil Smith, from Horwich after learning about a case of mistaken identity that led to a namesake judging a Russian beauty contest and meeting President Putin. more...
A MAN accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death and burying her under a cellar floor had a history of violence against his partners, a court heard. more...
A SHOT was fired through the door of a house in Bolton. more...
YOUNG dancers will be flying the flag for Bolton when they swap the stage for the rugby pitch. more...
A TENANT liaison officer for social landlord Connaught has been named the best in the north. more...
AN animal rights campaigner will be force-fed outside Bolton Town Hall as councillors vote on whether to introduce a ban on "delicacy" foie gras. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
A DEPUTY headteacher has retired from the school where she began her career. more...
A DELICATESSEN owner has raised nearly £5,000 for Bolton Hospice - simply by asking customers to donate their spare change. more...
THE Remembrance Poppy Appeal was launched at the Mayor's Parlour yesterday. more...
PAINTINGS by a celebrated Bolton artist are to go under the hammer. more...
THOSE who aspire to follow in the footsteps of Kate Moss are being given the chance to grace a catwalk. more...
THESE youngsters in Bolton were taught how to get off to a healthy start in life. more...
SCHOOLS in Bolton are to benefit from a big Government cash boost. more...
Ruth Kelly is the least popular political heavyweight among people who have voted on a new website. more...
A soldier from Bolton focused on his home town and his favourite club, Bolton Wanderers, for inspiration for his first novel. more...
Read the amazing story of the family of a man who fled to Australia in the 1920s who have now been re-united after 80 years. more...
The new principal of Bolton Community College has vowed to turn it into a world class educational establishment. more...
THE race is on for a Bolton schoolgirl who is attempting to row her way into the record books - and she wants to take you with her. more...
A TRAINEE gas engineer from Bolton has finished in the top three of a national award. more...
Leicester City have cleared the way for Gary Megson to become the next manager of Bolton Wanderers. more...
TV LICENCE dodgers in Bolton could find themselves in for a scare on Halloween. more...
AN animal charity champion is celebrating after winning a top award. more...
A PUB landlady has told how she scooped her children from the bath as a fire raged downstairs. more...
AMIR Khan's crash victim has told how the accident has left him "a broken man". more...
A FAMILY dived for cover when their home was attacked by a gunman. more...
A MASKED robber burst into a bookmakers and threatened staff with a gun. more...
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy was grabbed by a man who tried to drag him down an alleyway in Bolton in an attempted abduction. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Wanderers managerial target Gary Megson dodged questions about his future after Sheffield United beat Leicester 1-0 at the Walkers Stadium. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
A soldier from Bolton focused on his home town and his favourite club, Bolton Wanderers, for inspiration for his first novel. more...
Read the amazing story of the family of a man who fled to Australia in the 1920s who have now been re-united after 80 years. more...
Leicester City have cleared the way for Gary Megson to become the next manager of Bolton Wanderers. more...
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Brierfield
A WIDOWER whose husband disappeared in one of Britain's worst fishing disaster has paid tribute to her partner after he died of a heart attack. more...
Brinscall News
A row over the size of a proposed Co-op store in a Chorley village is causing a splash. more...
Britannia News
AN EX-soldier turned alcoholic who took his wife's car and crashed whilst three times the limit has been jailed for 90 days. more...
Brookfield News
A new police station in Preston has become part of the UK's first scheme where young people will act as a judge and jury to tackle anti-social behaviour. more...
Burnley
BURGLARS are believed to have escaped with a major cash haul from a garage in Burnley last night. more...
TWO teenagers are in custody over an attack on youths dressed as goths' and moshers'. more...
A CHARITY is hoping to bring a little festive cheer to East Lancashire soldiers who will be in Iraq this Christmas. more...
BURNLEY Youth Theatre has secured funding to stage a show providing an insight into terrorism. more...
A TEENAGER was attacked by a group of Asian youths in Manchester Road, Burnley. more...
ROAD tax dodgers in Burnley have been hit with fines after a three-day crackdown by police and the DVLA. more...
AN educational unit - dealing with the worst problem students across Burnley and Pendle - has been praised by schools watchdog Ofsted for turning many young lives around. more...
DETECTIVES say there is no hiding place for organised crime in East Lancashire after a drugs gang received jail sentences totalling 18 years. more...
A REVIEW is being carried out to identify the lessons that need to be learnt after a teenager hanged himself in the bedroom of his care home. more...
THE mother of tragic teenager Sophie Lancaster has called for an end to the culture of conflict surrounding youngsters who chose to be different. more...
BURGLARS stole an estimated £100,000 from a supermarket cash machine after breaking into the store. more...
Bury News
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
READERS are being asked to search their attics in a bid to uncover a copy of a book published by the Bury Times 60 years ago. more...
A FORMER presenter of TV's Top Gear is bringing a group of bikers to Bury to pay tribute to a pop star who died in the borough. more...
BURY businesswoman Kelly Bucher is certainly "on the road" to success when it comes to running a thriving pop band merchandising company. more...
AN AWARD-winning chef from Radcliffe is proving a hit with customers in his latest venture. more...
PHILIPS Park in Whitefield could be transformed to the tune of £4 million if a Lottery bid gets the green light. more...
SEVEN care homes in Bury are taking part in a pilot scheme to take steps to prevent residents suffering from dehydration. more...
BURY actor Jim Whelan is all "rev-ved" up for his latest television appearance as a man of the cloth in a dramatic episode of Coronation Street. more...
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Business Headlines
A TRAINEE gas engineer from Bolton has finished in the top three of a national award. more...
A FARNWORTH manufacturing firm that specialises in creating "clean air" rooms in hospitals has been bought out in a £12.5 million deal. more...
OIL giant BP has revealed a 45 per cent fall in profits as production problems continue to blight the business. more...
PRUDENTIAL'S UK business remains under pressure after third quarter sales lagged behind its worldwide operations. more...
FIRMS have been urged to give workers more time off in the run-up to Christmas or face problems caused by the "sicknote season." more...
FOOTBALL kit firm Umbro has agreed to be taken over by sportswear giant Nike in a deal worth £285 million. more...
DEBENHAMS has revealed that its autumn and winter ranges were being well received as the department store chain offered early signs of a trading revival. more...
Caroline Dutton
I RECEIVED a group email from an old college friend titled "Goodbye Facebook, hello world" this week. more...
THIS week we heard about fly-tippers who have ruined a much-loved beauty spot in Roddlesworth by dumping more than 500 tyres there. more...
Cars News
CITROEN'S first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, breaks new ground for the French maker, combining distinctive Citroën qualities of strong styling, practicality and sound green engineering to provide buyers with a sleek, spacious, robust and comfortable car with a flexible seating lay-out and a new, clean, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). more...
CITROEN'S first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, breaks new ground for the French maker, combining distinctive Citroën qualities of strong styling, practicality and sound green engineering to provide buyers with a sleek, spacious, robust and comfortable car with a flexible seating lay-out and a new, clean, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). more...
CITROEN'S first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, breaks new ground for the French maker, combining distinctive Citroën qualities of strong styling, practicality and sound green engineering to provide buyers with a sleek, spacious, robust and comfortable car with a flexible seating lay-out and a new, clean, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). more...
CITROEN'S first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, breaks new ground for the French maker, combining distinctive Citroën qualities of strong styling, practicality and sound green engineering to provide buyers with a sleek, spacious, robust and comfortable car with a flexible seating lay-out and a new, clean, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). more...
Chorley Cc News
Lancashire all-rounder Tom Smith has been selected to take part in the England and Wales Cricket Board's 2007 Skill Set Programme. more...
Chorley Fc News
After a disappointing FA Trophy exit Chorley need to pick themselves up and try to get some points from their trip to Clitheroe on Saturday - before taking on Nantwich Town in the President's Cup at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium on Tuesday. more...
Chorley News
Women are being given the chance to keep themselves safe - and at the same time raise money to help fight cancer. more...
A row has broken out over funding claims for Chorley's police community support officers (PCSOs). more...
The next meeting of the protest group fighting the possible demolition of St James's Church, Chorley, is at Tatton Community Centre, on Monday, October 29, at 7.30pm. more...
A leading Chorley churchman has thanked the kindness of local folk after revealing he is suffering from cancer. more...
A new chief inspector has been appointed to Lancashire Police's southern division. more...
A cheeky sneak thief stole a car while its stunned driver was talking - then abandoned it just down the road after it got a puncture! more...
A new chief inspector has been appointed to Lancashire Police's southern division. more...
Clarets News
WHAT do Burnley and Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton have in common? They are both guilty of taking their foot off the gas. more...
BURNLEY were made to sweat but held on to beat Norwich 2-1 last night. more...
Clitheroe
POETS, photographers and illustrators are invited to submit work for a charity poetry anthology. more...
Colne
A BOY aged just seven has been caught as part of a gang vandalising shops in the centre of Colne, say police. more...
A LANDMARK which has guided the faithful to church for decades has probably now been melted down for scrap metal. more...
Croston News
An elderly man has been left shaken following a burglary at his Croston home. more...
Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council's Liberal Democrat group has suspended a councillor who announced he is to switch to another party. more...
RESIDENTS are calling for no-entry sign to be removed from a neighbouring street - because they claim it is putting their children at risk. more...
A 32-year-old man died after taking a massive dose of a pain-killer which had belonged to a friend, an inquest heard. more...
YOUNGSTERS in Darwen are being invited to discuss their problems on a special bus. more...
A WOMAN has given her sister a new life after donating one of her kidneys to prevent her struggling with years of dialysis. more...
A CHARITY is hoping to bring a little festive cheer to East Lancashire soldiers who will be in Iraq this Christmas. more...
Darwen Town Centre News
Entries are sought for the top market trader of the year. more...
Deepdale News
An elderly women had £500 stolen after she was targeted by a bogus caller. more...
East Lancashire News
A TRAVELLING salesman with a history of sexual offences has been banned from associating with children under 16 when he is released from prison. more...
CHURCHES are being urged to embrace evangelism in order to boost attendances. more...
Eccleston News
A DISABLED actor who made his name in a strip group has got a new job - frightening visitors to a Hallowe'en extravaganza. more...
A DISABLED actor who made his name in a strip group has got a new job - frightening visitors to a Hallowe'en extravaganza. more...
Education News
THE race is on for a Bolton schoolgirl who is attempting to row her way into the record books - and she wants to take you with her. more...
The new principal of Bolton Community College has vowed to turn it into a world class educational establishment. more...
England And Lancashire Updates
Stuart Law has admitted that the thought of captaining Lancashire is an exciting prospect that he would struggle to turn down. more...
Euxton News
A cheeky sneak thief stole a car while its stunned driver was talking - then abandoned it just down the road after it got a puncture! more...
Farnworth
A PUB landlady has told how she scooped her children from the bath as a fire raged downstairs. more...
Fashion First: Breaking News From The Catwalk
ARE you a size six and looking for a frock to rock the party? more...
Fashion Freight
Horseshoe-shaped head wear is no longer associated with David Beckham and physical activity more...
Fc United Of Manchester
FC United v Ossett Albon
FC United go into Saturday's difficult clash against fellow Unibond League North high-flyers Osset Albion buoyed by their 3-2 win at Droylsden of the Conference in the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday. more...
Fleetwood News
Blackpool Airport is helping passengers who care about the environment to take-off with a clear conscience thanks to a new service. more...
Fylde Rufc
With fifteen minutes to go underdogs Fylde were leading Leicester Lions by 18-17 and looked as though they would achieve their first away of the season - and against the team currently in 3rd place in National Three (North). more...
Golf Updates
Donald Stirling is the new Austrian Seniors PGA Champion. more...
BOLTON junior champions Chorley gave a creditable performance at Woburn on Sunday when they took third place in the National Inter-Club Championship which featured 12 English club champions. more...
Great Harwood
A MAN was dragged out of his house unconscious by firefighters after his house was set on fire. more...
A DISABLED actor who made his name in a strip group has got a new job - frightening visitors to a Hallowe'en extravaganza. more...
A DISABLED actor who made his name in a strip group has got a new job - frightening visitors to a Hallowe'en extravaganza. more...
Haslingden
A DEAF pensioner was burgled when a thief sneaked into her council home. more...
Hockey Round-Up
Bolton first team produced one of the most amazing comebacks in their history in an eight-goal thriller against Rotherham. more...
Horwich
AN animal charity champion is celebrating after winning a top award. more...
Huncoat
A former Hyndburn councillor and well-known amateur photographer has died after a battle with brain cancer. more...
Ightenhill News
A CRACKDOWN on problem youths in parts of Burnley - who gather in groups of around 120 to terrorise neighbourhoods - has received the backing of residents and councillors. more...
Kevin Gallacher
THEY say the best time to strengthen is from a position of strength. more...
Lammack News
A MAN suffering from a degenerative spinal condition has hit out at hospital bosses after a pain killing injection was delayed until next year. more...
Lancashire
The clocks go back on Sunday, and while that means an extra hour in bed, it also means travelling to and from work during the hours of darkness. We look at staying safe when the nights draw in. more...
A CAUTION which forces offenders to try and repair the damage done to their victim's lives has proved to be a pioneering success in Lancashire. more...
Lancashire News
Police investigating a mugging in which a 17-year-old boy was thrown into a canal have arrested a man in connection with the incident. more...
Police investigating a mugging in which a 17-year-old boy was thrown into a canal have arrested a man in connection with the incident. more...
Leigh Headlines
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Read the amazing story of the family of a man who fled to Australia in the 1920s who have now been re-united after 80 years. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Read the amazing story of the family of a man who fled to Australia in the 1920s who have now been re-united after 80 years. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Letters
WHY oh why won't Blackburn with Darwen Council listen to the voice of the populace? The voice of common sense. more...
I WANT to tell you about a football match I witnessed the other week in Coca Cola League Two, Morecambe v Bradford City, attendance 4,761 - Morecambe's highest home gate. more...
MY wife and I, together with two friends, were privileged to be among a full house at the Thwaites' Empire Theatre, Blackburn to enjoy a wonderful touring production of Over the Rainbow', presenting the life and songbook of Eva Cassidy. more...
THERE seem to be many misconceptions about why many people are suffering from mental health problems. more...
Re the Chorley Train Station car parking debate. more...
Your correspondent, Jenny Grimshaw, gives the impression that if she is too late arriving at the station to get a proper parking space, she is automatically entitled to park "illegally". She most definitely is NOT! more...
Re the story a few weeks ago in The Citizen of a 13-year-old girl who falsely claimed she'd been raped, brought back terrible memories for me and my family. more...
Help the Aged would like to offer advice to readers who may be worried at this time of year about unsolicited callers. more...
Long-serving councillor Ralph Snape has fought back from the illness that threatened his Buckingham Palace date to collect his MBE. more...
Sunday August 4, 1968 was a particularly auspicious occasion in the annals of Britain's railways for it saw the very last mainline steam locomotive on British Railways withdrawn from service. more...
Livesey News
A SHOP keeper has told of the moment she feared she would die when a robber thrust a knife to her stomach and demanded cash. more...
Looking Back
WE need you to delve deep into your memories - and your photo albums - and tell us your stories of scouting and caravanning from the past. more...
CALLING old pupils of Blakey Moor Boy's School, Blackburn, in the late 50s! more...
THE final brick in the wall has been fitted - almost 10 years after the Lancashire Telegraph first set out on the quest! more...
THESE youngsters with their impish grins for the camera are boys and girls from Roe Lee Park Primary school in Blackburn. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
Read the amazing story of the family of a man who fled to Australia in the 1920s who have now been re-united after 80 years. more...
Read the amazing story of the family of a man who fled to Australia in the 1920s who have now been re-united after 80 years. more...
Lytham News
Two schoolboys have been hailed as heroes by their community at a surprise presentation. more...
Manchester News
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Police investigating a mugging in which a 17-year-old boy was thrown into a canal have arrested a man in connection with the incident. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Police investigating a mugging in which a 17-year-old boy was thrown into a canal have arrested a man in connection with the incident. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Match Reports
Blackpool were a touch unlucky at the Hawthorns as West Brom took all three points with a superb goal from James Morrison. more...
News
Amir Khan has been banned from the road for six months. more...
Police have released more information about the accident in Daubhill in which a three-year-old boy was seriously injured. more...
The University of Bradford has defended Imran Khan amid fears that his position as Chancellor could be coming into conflict with his role as an outspoken politician in Pakistan. more...
News About Local Jobs
A TRAINEE gas engineer from Bolton has finished in the top three of a national award. more...
News From Ramsbottom, Tottington And District
A YOUNG swimmer who began his training in Ramsbottom could make a big splash at the 2012 Olympics. more...
News Round-Up
A SHOT was fired through the door of a house in Bolton. more...
THESE youngsters in Bolton were taught how to get off to a healthy start in life. more...
FIVE homes are to be built on the site of a demolished detached house, despite objections from residents. more...
A TRAINEE gas engineer from Bolton has finished in the top three of a national award. more...
Non-League Football
EX-CLITHEROE defender Simon Garner admits he'll be setting his recorder as he prepares for his television debut tomorrow night. more...
Oldham News
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Police investigating a mugging in which a 17-year-old boy was thrown into a canal have arrested a man in connection with the incident. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Police investigating a mugging in which a 17-year-old boy was thrown into a canal have arrested a man in connection with the incident. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Other Sports
YOU won't see motorcycle racer Oliver Riley testing his skill round the country lanes of Rivington or anywhere else at the weekends. more...
LEE Fairhurst put mechanical troubles and bad luck behind him to claim the first victory in his short BriSCA Formula 2 stock car career. more...
Padiham Fc
PADIHAM face Ashton Athletic tonight at the Arbories in the Vodkat League Cup round one replay. more...
Padiham News
A LEISURE centre is celebrating after receiving £40,000 in funding to create a new area to help people find employment. more...
Pendle News
COUNCILLORS have hit out at the Prime Minister for snubbing an invite to come to Pendle and see its problems. more...
Pne Reports
Bamber Bridge suffered their first defeat in five games as they went down 2-0 to Harrogate Railway at Irongate. more...
Preston News
Former South Ribble Council leader Howard Gore, pictured, could be in the running to become chief executive at his beloved Preston North End. more...
A landmark building in Preston could be transformed into the city's first ever casino. more...
A new chief inspector has been appointed to Lancashire Police's southern division. more...
Parishioners at St Walburge's will have to wait until next year to hear if their beleaguered church is to be saved. more...
It may have taken 14 years to complete, but the publication of a book about leaving home is a dream come true for a Preston businessman. more...
Community spirit is alive and well in one Preston suburb where residents rallied round to raise cash for a hospital that treated a local child. more...
Prestwich Headlines
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Heavy traffic is still reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Public Transport
HOLIDAYMAKERS will be able to get a ticket direct to the Continent when Virgin Trains link up with Eurostar. more...
Radcliffe Boro
THE financial crisis hitting Radcliffe Borough continues to bite, and the latest casualty is set to be club skipper and record appearance maker Simon Kelly. more...
Rams Updates
RAMSBOTTOM United have appointed former Bolton Wanderers player Neil Hart as their new manager. more...
Rawtenstall
ROSSENDALE property group Hurstwood has won national recognition for one of its luxury developments. more...
Reedley News
A DRUNKEN man who armed himself with a seven inch bladed knife and threatened his parents was arrested after they called police, a court heard. more...
Robert Lund Trial
THE family of body in the lake' victim Evelyn Lund will decline the opportunity for a full inquest into her death. more...
Rounders Updates
THE new Farnworth winter season started on Sunday. more...
Rovers News
ROBBIE Savage has revealed that Mark Hughes' decision to kick a few backsides - including his own - has led to Blackburn Rovers' winning run. more...
DAVID Dunn has backed Steven Reid to reproduce his form of old after the Irish midfielder finally ended his injury nightmare. more...
Rugby League Round-Up
Wigan Warriors changed hands today as Harlequins chairman Ian Lenagan announced he has reached agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Super League club from current owner Dave Whelan. more...
Wigan Warriors changed hands today as Harlequins chairman Ian Lenagan announced he has reached agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Super League club from current owner Dave Whelan. more...
Sabden
AN MP has called on the Government to help reduce the death and serious injury on one of county's most notorious roads. more...
Salford News
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. 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...
Shakers Updates
CHRIS Casper intends to strike while the iron is hot and reinforce his in-form side as quickly as possible. more...
WHATEVER his role in the proposed takeover at Gigg Lane, Wayne Entwistle has set tongues wagging on the terraces. more...
PERHAPS the late nights are playing tricks on Andy Bishop - who thought he was in Buenos Aries and not Bury as he walked off the pitch on Saturday. more...
South Ribble News
A new chief inspector has been appointed to Lancashire Police's southern division. more...
A new chief inspector has been appointed to Lancashire Police's southern division. more...
Sporting Highlights
BASKETBALL
Mansfield 72 Bury Blue Devils 65
National League Division Four
BURY travelled to Mansfield with only six players, a situation that could not be helped, yet their determination and fast style of play shone in the early stages. more...
RUGBY UNION
Bury 19 Clitheroe 15
north Lancs Division Two
TOP-of-the-table Bury underestimated the strength of their opponents and were eight points down after 15 minutes. more...
SEDGLEY P'K 17 DONCASTER 47
National Division One
PROMOTION challengers Doncaster proved too strong for a Sedgley side caught cold from the kick-off, conceding five tries without reply. more...
THAI BOXING
SEVEN members of Bury's GFC Muay Thai Club took part in three shows in eight days. more...
VOLLEYBALL
Bury Giants 0
Manchester Phoenix 3
(25-21, 25-17, 25-11)
GIANTS had a tough start to their second season, away at Manchester Phoenix, a team with great foreign talent and an ex-England international at the helm versus a small team, full of energy but lacking in experience. more...
Stanley News
STANLEY striker Roscoe Dsane said his cheeky winning goal against Macclesfield Town was all about entertaining the fans. more...
Style Synopsis
Since the beginning of time, our Granny’s have been telling us to wrap up warm when going out to avoid a chill. Well never has it been more fashionable to do so. more...
Tv Reviews
THERE'S not much I enjoy more than watching some jumped-up spoilt brat getting their just desserts in front of their peers. more...
Wanderers News
PHIL Gartside admitted last night that the process of finding a manager capable of keeping Wanderers in the Premiership was both complex and difficult. more...
FANS have given Wanderers' managerial targets a thumbs-down. more...
PHIL Gartside is on collision course with Leicester chairman, Milan Mandaric, after making it clear he wants Gary Megson to manage Bolton Wanderers. more...
Wanderers managerial target Gary Megson dodged questions about his future after Sheffield United beat Leicester 1-0 at the Walkers Stadium. more...
Gary Megson, who heard some chants of "Megson for Bolton" by disgruntled sections of the crowd as Leicester City were losing 1-0 to Sheffield United last night has spoken to the Leicester Mercury about the speculation linking him with the vacant Wanderers job. more...
BRAGA coach Jorge Costa believes his side are better equipped to progress in this season's UEFA Cup than ever before. more...
TICKETS for tomorrow night's UEFA Cup tie with Braga are priced at £10 (adults) and £5 (concessions) for season ticket holders who purchase before 5.30pm tonight. more...
The Sports Desk at The Bolton News is on the lookout for more supporters to join our rota for giving a Fan's View of Wanderers matches. more...
A soldier from Bolton focused on his home town and his favourite club, Bolton Wanderers, for inspiration for his first novel. more...
Leicester City have cleared the way for Gary Megson to become the next manager of Bolton Wanderers. more...
JORGE Costa had his own problems to contend with before preparing his players for tomorrow night's opening UEFA Cup group game against Wanderers. more...
Nicolas Anelka has put himself in the frame for tomorrow night's Reebok clash with SC Braga. more...
Wanderers managerial target Gary Megson dodged questions about his future after Sheffield United beat Leicester 1-0 at the Walkers Stadium. more...
BRAGA coach Jorge Costa believes his side are better equipped to progress in this season's UEFA Cup than ever before. more...
Gary Megson, who heard some chants of "Megson for Bolton" by disgruntled sections of the crowd as Leicester City were losing 1-0 to Sheffield United last night has spoken to the Leicester Mercury about the speculation linking him with the vacant Wanderers job. more...
TICKETS for tomorrow night's UEFA Cup tie with Braga are priced at £10 (adults) and £5 (concessions) for season ticket holders who purchase before 5.30pm tonight. more...
A soldier from Bolton focused on his home town and his favourite club, Bolton Wanderers, for inspiration for his first novel. more...
Leicester City have cleared the way for Gary Megson to become the next manager of Bolton Wanderers. more...
We Say
IT is a well-known fact that a prolific few commit the majority of crimes. more...
PEOPLE often blame parents for the actions of their children, but controlling the behaviour of youngsters is sometimes easier said than done. more...
We'Re On The March With Sammy'S Army!
BRAGA coach Jorge Costa believes his side are better equipped to progress in this season's UEFA Cup than ever before. more...
TICKETS for tomorrow night's UEFA Cup tie with Braga are priced at £10 (adults) and £5 (concessions) for season ticket holders who purchase before 5.30pm tonight. more...
TICKETS for tomorrow night's UEFA Cup tie with Braga are priced at £10 (adults) and £5 (concessions) for season ticket holders who purchase before 5.30pm tonight. more...
BRAGA coach Jorge Costa believes his side are better equipped to progress in this season's UEFA Cup than ever before. more...
Westhoughton
A LANDOWNER wants to build a detached house on land in Central Drive, Westhoughton. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
TV veteran Johnny Ball will speak at Manchester Science Festival today. more...
MASCOTS will race around the Middlebrook retail park in Horwich to celebrate the announcement of its new charity of the year, the British Heart Foundation. more...
POP heart throb Donny Osmond will turn on the Christmas lights tomorrow at the Trafford Centre. more...
MOVING and powerful photographs of memorials and cemeteries honouring war dead form the centrepiece of this year's Remembrance commemorations at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester. more...
Wigan News
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Wigan Warriors changed hands today as Harlequins chairman Ian Lenagan announced he has reached agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Super League club from current owner Dave Whelan. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
Wigan Warriors changed hands today as Harlequins chairman Ian Lenagan announced he has reached agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Super League club from current owner Dave Whelan. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral. more...
You Say
IT is disappointing that at least two letter writers have construed Michelle Clarke's letter in a political way. more...
I have been a proud trade unionist for more than 50 years and I would defend the right of trade union members to take democratic action in support of their policies. more...
In response to D Simms letter "Carers are committed to their jobs AND families" (October 22), I am 18 years old and work 40 hours a week on national minimum wage. more...
MICHELLE Clarke, chief officer of Bolton Carers Support, got it spot on by saying, "Real carers don't go on strike". more...
I WAS driving along Chorley Old Road on Sunday, at about 10pm, and was approaching the zebra crossing near Captain's Clough Road when I saw a group of three or four teenage boys kicking what I thought was a football in the middle of the road. more...
RON Shambley (October 18) seems to think that Black History month and Gay History month can only be supported by the council as an alternative to the provision of better public services. more...
With reference to the story "Victim says he forgives his attackers" (October 18), these young men have come into this country to carry out voluntary work in the community and have been attacked by young people in the Halliwell area. more...
Your Worsthorne News
TICKETS are now on sale for the Men's Group Ceilidh which takes place on Saturday November 17 starting at 7.30pm. more...
YOGA for all abilities comes to Worsthorne for six weeks commencing Thursday November 1. The class will be held in the Reading Room 6.30pm to 7.30pm. £30 for six sessions. To reserve a place please contact Carole on 416947 or email: carole_galbraithuk@yahoo.co.uk more...
THE next meeting of the Parish Council takes place on Tuesday November 6 at 7.40pm. The Police PACT meeting with the community forms part of the agenda and everyone is welcome to attend. more...
Asian Image News
The University of Bradford has defended Imran Khan amid fears that his position as Chancellor could be coming into conflict with his role as an outspoken politician in Pakistan.
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Police have released more information about the accident in Daubhill in which a three-year-old boy was seriously injured.
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Amir Khan has been banned from the road for six months.
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Blackpool Citizen Sport
With fifteen minutes to go underdogs Fylde were leading Leicester Lions by 18-17 and looked as though they would achieve their first away of the season - and against the team currently in 3rd place in National Three (North).
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Bury Times Business
BURY businesses will get the chance to give their views on crime at an event next Tuesday.
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MEETING the needs of fashion-conscious children sparked a new opportunity for one businesswoman from Holcombe Brook.
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A BURY-based manufacturer has invested £9.4million in a new warehouse in Middleton, proving that industry is still thriving in the North West.
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Bury Times News
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral.
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DOZENS of criminals have been rounded up in one of the biggest police operations ever staged to crack down on burglaries.
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A BURY town centre pub has been closed by police and could lose its licence because of violent disorder.
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Heavy traffic is reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage.
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Bury Times Sport
BASKETBALL
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RUGBY UNION
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SEDGLEY P'K 17 DONCASTER 47
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THAI BOXING
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VOLLEYBALL
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Chorley Citizen News
Lancashire all-rounder Tom Smith has been selected to take part in the England and Wales Cricket Board's 2007 Skill Set Programme.
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Women are being given the chance to keep themselves safe - and at the same time raise money to help fight cancer.
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A row has broken out over funding claims for Chorley's police community support officers (PCSOs).
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The next meeting of the protest group fighting the possible demolition of St James's Church, Chorley, is at Tatton Community Centre, on Monday, October 29, at 7.30pm.
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A leading Chorley churchman has thanked the kindness of local folk after revealing he is suffering from cancer.
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A new chief inspector has been appointed to Lancashire Police's southern division.
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A cheeky sneak thief stole a car while its stunned driver was talking - then abandoned it just down the road after it got a puncture!
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Chorley Citizen Sport
After a disappointing FA Trophy exit Chorley need to pick themselves up and try to get some points from their trip to Clitheroe on Saturday - before taking on Nantwich Town in the President's Cup at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium on Tuesday.
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Lancashire Telegraph Letters
WHY oh why won't Blackburn with Darwen Council listen to the voice of the populace? The voice of common sense.
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I WANT to tell you about a football match I witnessed the other week in Coca Cola League Two, Morecambe v Bradford City, attendance 4,761 - Morecambe's highest home gate.
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MY wife and I, together with two friends, were privileged to be among a full house at the Thwaites' Empire Theatre, Blackburn to enjoy a wonderful touring production of Over the Rainbow', presenting the life and songbook of Eva Cassidy.
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THERE seem to be many misconceptions about why many people are suffering from mental health problems.
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Lancashire Telegraph Sport
BILLINGTON flier Phil Blackmore has shed his novice tag in style with a thrilling debut race as a Derby Phoenix club rider.
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DAVE Holden has won the Wirral 100 Championship.
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CLITHEROE Car Club's Terry Martin is on course to scoop a title double.
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Leigh Journal News
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral.
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When soldier Mark Cox was injured after 16 years serving in the armed forces he turned his hand to writing.
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WHEN Frank Keegan abruptly left his Lancashire home and fled to Australia, he left behind a bewildered mother and child.
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Wanderers managerial target Gary Megson dodged questions about his position as Leicester boss after Sheffield United beat his side 1-0 at the Walkers Stadium.
more...
Leicester City have cleared the way for Gary Megson to become the next manager of Bolton Wanderers.
more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral.
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Heavy traffic is reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage.
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The Bolton News Business
A FARNWORTH manufacturing firm that specialises in creating "clean air" rooms in hospitals has been bought out in a £12.5 million deal.
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OIL giant BP has revealed a 45 per cent fall in profits as production problems continue to blight the business.
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PRUDENTIAL'S UK business remains under pressure after third quarter sales lagged behind its worldwide operations.
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FIRMS have been urged to give workers more time off in the run-up to Christmas or face problems caused by the "sicknote season."
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FOOTBALL kit firm Umbro has agreed to be taken over by sportswear giant Nike in a deal worth £285 million.
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DEBENHAMS has revealed that its autumn and winter ranges were being well received as the department store chain offered early signs of a trading revival.
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A TRAINEE gas engineer from Bolton has finished in the top three of a national award.
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The Bolton News News
A FAMILY dived for cover when their home was attacked by a gunman.
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A MASKED robber burst into a bookmakers and threatened staff with a gun.
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A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy was grabbed by a man who tried to drag him down an alleyway in Bolton in an attempted abduction.
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"IT SHOULD have been me." says bemused international guitarist Neil Smith, from Horwich after learning about a case of mistaken identity that led to a namesake judging a Russian beauty contest and meeting President Putin.
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AMIR Khan's crash victim has told how the accident has left him "a broken man".
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A MAN accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death and burying her under a cellar floor had a history of violence against his partners, a court heard.
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A SHOT was fired through the door of a house in Bolton.
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A DELICATESSEN owner has raised nearly £5,000 for Bolton Hospice - simply by asking customers to donate their spare change.
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YOUNG dancers will be flying the flag for Bolton when they swap the stage for the rugby pitch.
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A TENANT liaison officer for social landlord Connaught has been named the best in the north.
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AN animal rights campaigner will be force-fed outside Bolton Town Hall as councillors vote on whether to introduce a ban on "delicacy" foie gras.
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Police investigating a mugging in which a 17-year-old boy was thrown into a canal have arrested a man in connection with the incident.
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THE Remembrance Poppy Appeal was launched at the Mayor's Parlour yesterday.
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More than 500 police officers took part in Greater Manchester Police's largest ever crackdown on burglary, codenamed Corral.
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PAINTINGS by a celebrated Bolton artist are to go under the hammer.
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A DEPUTY headteacher has retired from the school where she began her career.
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THOSE who aspire to follow in the footsteps of Kate Moss are being given the chance to grace a catwalk.
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SCHOOLS in Bolton are to benefit from a big Government cash boost.
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THESE youngsters in Bolton were taught how to get off to a healthy start in life.
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When soldier Mark Cox was injured after 16 years serving in the armed forces he turned his hand to writing.
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Ruth Kelly is the least popular political heavyweight among people who have voted on a new website.
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WHEN Frank Keegan abruptly left his Lancashire home and fled to Australia, he left behind a bewildered mother and child.
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The new principal of Bolton Community College has vowed to turn it into a world class educational establishment.
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WHEN Frank Keegan abruptly left his Lancashire home and fled to Australia, he left behind a bewildered mother and child.
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Wanderers managerial target Gary Megson dodged questions about his position as Leicester boss after Sheffield United beat his side 1-0 at the Walkers Stadium.
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A TRAINEE gas engineer from Bolton has finished in the top three of a national award.
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THE race is on for a Bolton schoolgirl who is attempting to row her way into the record books - and she wants to take you with her.
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Leicester City have cleared the way for Gary Megson to become the next manager of Bolton Wanderers.
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TV LICENCE dodgers in Bolton could find themselves in for a scare on Halloween.
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Heavy traffic is reported on the M60 near Worsley after a crash and oil spillage.
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