Stories for 11 August 2007
Accrington
A RETIRED construction worker is celebrating after scooping £500 in the Lancashire Telegraph's 2007 Play Bingo competition. more...
Amir Khan
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
Amir Khan: Latest News
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
Andrew Mosley
I'VE always had a bit of an up and down relationship with water. more...
Bamber Bridge News
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
Bands In Profile
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms. more...
Barnoldswick
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
A VAN driver has been charged with drink driving after four people were injured in a motorway accident. more...
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
Betting Tips
TWO friends with close connections to Haydock Park Racecourse organised a charity horse racing evening, resulting in £15,000 being raised for Cancer Research UK. more...
TWO friends with close connections to Haydock Park Racecourse organised a charity horse racing evening, resulting in £15,000 being raised for Cancer Research UK. more...
Blackburn
THREE men and a woman have been bailed in connection with an alleged attack on a taxi driver in Blackburn. more...
Respect MP George Galloway has announced he will stand again at the next general election in London - quashing rumours he could stand in Burnley or Blackburn. more...
A 25-year-old man dragged his girlfriend to the floor by her hair and repeatedly banged her head to try and stop her screaming, a court was told. more...
Bolton Cars
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
Bolton News
An expectant mother has been slapped with a £100 fine for leaving her wheelie bin out. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale has been felt in Manchester. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
MANUAL workers at Bolton Council could have their income slashed by up to a third under plans to scrap bonuses. more...
FOOTBALL hooligans have been warned that their every step will be tracked during the season - and they face being banned from matches for up to a decade. more...
Bolton Wanderers supporters are in for a mouth-watering treat on match days. more...
THE work of hundreds of young people in Bolton has been celebrated in the town. more...
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular vicar and devoted father who died this week. more...
VICARS in Bolton may be asked to oversee groups of churches due to a decline in the number of full-time staff. more...
BOBBIES on the beat will be a more common sight for people in Westhoughton after police promised more town centre patrols. more...
A PROTEST at the deportation of a family of failed asylum seekers is taking place today. more...
BOLTON celebrities are among those nominated for the title of "best Northerner" at the Lowry's Myth Of The North exhibition. Kat Dibbits asks, What makes a good Northerner?' more...
A have-a go hero who chased after robbers was hit by a hammer in Farnworth, police have revealed. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale has been felt in Manchester. more...
A PROTEST at the deportation of a family of failed asylum seekers is taking place today. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
FOOTBALL hooligans have been warned that their every step will be tracked during the season - and they face being banned from matches for up to a decade. more...
Bolton Wanderers supporters are in for a mouth-watering treat on match days. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Boxing Updates
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
Burnley
Respect MP George Galloway has announced he will stand again at the next general election in London - quashing rumours he could stand in Burnley or Blackburn. more...
Bury News
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
BURY-born actor Antony Cotton, aged 31, is signing up guests for his new teatime chat show - and one of them is his mum, Enid. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
THE mother of a severely disabled boy claims she cannot use special modifications made to her home because of delays in fixing minor problems. more...
THE Conservative candidate for the next Bury North seat has vowed to put more bobbies back on the beat. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
BURY-born actor Antony Cotton, aged 31, is signing up guests for his new teatime chat show - and one of them is his mum, Enid. more...
Business Headlines
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
THE number of television viewers tuning in via Virgin Media has gone up - even though 40,000 customers left following the TV provider's dispute with Sky. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
Business Updates
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
Cars News
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
A MOTOR sales, repairs and servicing operation has picked up two major awards for customer service. more...
Chorley News
Catering and domestic staff at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have cleaned up at two awards ceremonies to mark their success in achieving a 100 per cent attendance or for passing training courses. more...
Catering and domestic staff at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have cleaned up at two awards ceremonies to mark their success in achieving a 100 per cent attendance or for passing training courses. more...
Clarets News
CLARETS captain Steven Caldwell believes Burnley could be play-off contenders this season. more...
BESART Berisha knows he may have to exercise patience before working his way into manager Steve Cotterill's starting eleven. more...
Clarets captain Stephen Caldwell is impressed with rising star Jay Rodriguez, who was promoted from the youth team to earn a professional contract at the end of last season. more...
WEST Brom scored against the run of play to send Burnley into the half-time break a goal down. more...
GOALS from Michael Duff and Andy Gray got Burnley's 2007/08 Championship campaign off to a winning start against promotion favourites West Bromwich Albion. more...
BURNLEY are set to sign former Everton and Wigan Athletic defender David Unsworth. more...
Cricket Round-Up
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle. more...
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle. more...
Darwen
A WOMAN had her handbag containingcredit cards stolen from her car this morning. more...
Dear Massi
DEAR MASSI,
I am 15 years old and in a relationship with a 23-year-old. more...
Dear Massi, My wife is from abroad and she keeps sending all our money there. more...
Doffcocker News Round-Up
A VIDEO camera and family pictures were stolen when thieves raided a car. more...
East Lancashire News
TONY Wilson, the record label mogul who was trying to raise the profile of East Lancashire, has died of cancer aged 57. more...
Events In And Around Leigh
SPORTS lovers are invited to try something different during the holiday break. more...
Fred Shawcross: Gives It To You Straight
GORDON Brown could be forgiven for thinking that his predecessor must be sat in a darkened room somewhere, laughing himself daft at the disasters which have piled up at our new PM's door since he ascended to the throne. more...
Great Harwood
A MAN was left with burns to his arm after a cigarette set fire to his bed. more...
Health News
THERE is a national shortage of around 10,000 foster carers. Gayle McBain talked to a Bolton foster mum and a fostering agency who are hoping more carers can be found in the town. more...
Horwich
YOUNGSTERS have been getting a taste of new skills at summer workshops. more...
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular vicar and devoted father who died this week. more...
Lancashire League
RAWTENSTALL'S title charge reaches fever pitch tomorrow when they host East Lancs in a crucial top-the-table clash. more...
Lancashire News
An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale has been felt in Manchester. more...
Two men arrested on suspicion of the murder of Manchester schoolboy Jessie James have been bailed by police while detectives make further inquiries. more...
A LARGE quantity of jackets and coats was stolen during a burglary at a camping shop. more...
An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale has been felt in Manchester. more...
Two men arrested on suspicion of the murder of Manchester schoolboy Jessie James have been bailed by police while detectives make further inquiries. more...
A LARGE quantity of jackets and coats was stolen during a burglary at a camping shop. more...
Latest Sport
RICARDO Vaz Te has been assured he will get the chance to make a name for himself in the Premiership. more...
SAM Allardyce hopes a happy return to the Reebok today will go a long way to buying him the time he needs to get the good times rolling again at Newcastle. more...
RICARDO Gardner has urged Wanderers' big name players to stay and ensure the club stays at the forefront of the Premiership. more...
SAMMY Lee is ready to roll out the red carpet for Alan Green. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
Wigan 20 Huddersfield 12:
TON-UP Pat Richards hit the six goals he needed to top 100 for the season, and his kicking proved the difference as Wigan bounced back from three defeats to keep their Super League play-off hopes alive. more...
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle. more...
Wigan 20 Huddersfield 12:
TON-UP Pat Richards hit the six goals he needed to top 100 for the season, and his kicking proved the difference as Wigan bounced back from three defeats to keep their Super League play-off hopes alive. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
SAMMY Lee is ready to roll out the red carpet for Alan Green. more...
RICARDO Gardner has urged Wanderers' big name players to stay and ensure the club stays at the forefront of the Premiership. more...
RICARDO Vaz Te has been assured he will get the chance to make a name for himself in the Premiership. more...
SAM Allardyce hopes a happy return to the Reebok today will go a long way to buying him the time he needs to get the good times rolling again at Newcastle. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle. more...
Leigh Headlines
TWO friends with close connections to Haydock Park Racecourse organised a charity horse racing evening, resulting in £15,000 being raised for Cancer Research UK. more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms. more...
Road closures have been put in place after a fire at Wigan Bus Depot. more...
A HOTEL car park which has been targeted by thieves has been highlighted in a police campaign to urge people to be more vigilant. more...
TWO friends with close connections to Haydock Park Racecourse organised a charity horse racing evening, resulting in £15,000 being raised for Cancer Research UK. more...
A FORMER Leigh schoolboy is busy building business links in Eastern Europe. more...
IT'S open house at Leigh Infirmary today when a giant garden party is being held as part of the hospital's centenary celebrations. more...
OUTGOING president of Astley Rotary Club Robert Batesthanked members for their support and hard work that had enabled the club to allocate over £20,000 to local and international organisations and charities over the last 12 months. more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms. more...
Road closures have been put in place after a fire at Wigan Bus Depot. more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms. more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms. more...
Leigh Rmi
STUART Humphreys will put his new plans to the test with a tough opener to the Blue Square North season at home to Hinckley today. more...
STUART Humphreys will put his new plans to the test with a tough opener to the Blue Square North season at home to Hinckley today. more...
Liverpool News
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
FOUR day trippers were injured when their bus plunged down an embankment as they returned from a day at the races. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle. more...
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle. more...
Lytham News
Fylde Borough Council are looking to get a £200,000 boost to their new play strategy, from the Big Lottery Fund. more...
Manchester News
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale has been felt in Manchester. more...
Two men arrested on suspicion of the murder of Manchester schoolboy Jessie James have been bailed by police while detectives make further inquiries. more...
A PROTEST at the deportation of a family of failed asylum seekers is taking place today. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale has been felt in Manchester. more...
Two men arrested on suspicion of the murder of Manchester schoolboy Jessie James have been bailed by police while detectives make further inquiries. more...
A PROTEST at the deportation of a family of failed asylum seekers is taking place today. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
News
Two men who assaulted a taxi driver on duty in Clitheroe have been given suspended jail terms. more...
News Round-Up
YOBS smashed a window of a van hire business owned by a Bolton councillor. more...
ANOTHER two events to introduce families to the pleasures of birdwatching are being held at Jumbles Country Park this weekend. more...
A HORTICULTURAL society is holding its annual show next weekend. more...
Preston News
Catering and domestic staff at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have cleaned up at two awards ceremonies to mark their success in achieving a 100 per cent attendance or for passing training courses. more...
Catering and domestic staff at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have cleaned up at two awards ceremonies to mark their success in achieving a 100 per cent attendance or for passing training courses. more...
Prestwich Headlines
A DAREDEVIL dad is gearing up for his latest adrenaline-rush challenge - but this time it's not for his own thrill-seeking pleasure, but to raise cash for an illness affecting his young son. more...
SPORTS-mad youngsters got some handy football tips at their action-packed summer school - from a renowned England international. more...
FORMER England and Lancashire cricket captain Michael Atherton fielded the questions when he was a guest of Manchester Maccabi in Prestwich. more...
Rawtenstall
A RESTAURANT owner praised the quick thinking actions of a man who put out a dish washer fire. more...
Rochdale
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer. more...
Rossendale United
ROSSENDALE United have signed a four-figure sponsorship package from local community website Rossendale Online. more...
Rovers News
MARK Hughes is more convinced than ever that Roque Santa Cruz will prove an Ewood Park sensation. more...
Blackburn's out-of-form UEFA Cup opponents MyPa-47 have been thrown into turmoil ahead of next Thursday's UEFA Cup second qualifying round, first-leg tie. more...
RYAN Nelsen concedes that Blackburn Rovers will find it tough breaking the monopoly of the Premiership's big four'. more...
BENNI McCarthy appears NOT to be seriously injured after being stretchered off during Rovers' 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough. more...
Rovers Reports
BLACKBURN Rovers trail Middlesbrough in their opening Premier League clash of the season following Stewart Downing's half-hour free-kick. more...
SUBSTITUTES Roque Santa Cruz and Matt Derbyshire both hit the scoresheet as Rovers came from behind to stun Middlesbrough on the opening day of the Premier League season. more...
Rugby League Round-Up
Wigan 20 Huddersfield 12:
TON-UP Pat Richards hit the six goals he needed to top 100 for the season, and his kicking proved the difference as Wigan bounced back from three defeats to keep their Super League play-off hopes alive. more...
Wigan 20 Huddersfield 12:
TON-UP Pat Richards hit the six goals he needed to top 100 for the season, and his kicking proved the difference as Wigan bounced back from three defeats to keep their Super League play-off hopes alive. more...
Shakers Updates
BURY have signed striker James Dean on a free transfer from Northwich Victoria. more...
Manager Chris Casper is hoping Bury can recreate last season's Carling Cup heroics when they entertain Carlisle United on Tuesday. more...
Soccer Headlines
STUART Humphreys will put his new plans to the test with a tough opener to the Blue Square North season at home to Hinckley today. more...
STUART Humphreys will put his new plans to the test with a tough opener to the Blue Square North season at home to Hinckley today. more...
Sporting Highlights
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle. more...
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle. more...
Stanley News
Accrington Stanley will entertain Oldham Athletic in the first round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, to be played week commencing 3rd September. more...
Stanley Reports
Veteran striker Paul Mullin scored the only goal of the game as Stanley started their second season in League Two in style. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
BURY-born actor Antony Cotton, aged 31, is signing up guests for his new teatime chat show - and one of them is his mum, Enid. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow. more...
BURY-born actor Antony Cotton, aged 31, is signing up guests for his new teatime chat show - and one of them is his mum, Enid. more...
Tell Us: Your Comments On Our Top Stories
VICARS in Bolton may be asked to oversee groups of churches due to a decline in the number of full-time staff. more...
MANUAL workers at Bolton Council could have their income slashed by up to a third under plans to scrap bonuses. more...
THERE is a national shortage of around 10,000 foster carers. Gayle McBain talked to a Bolton foster mum and a fostering agency who are hoping more carers can be found in the town. more...
Wanderers News
RICARDO Vaz Te has been assured he will get the chance to make a name for himself in the Premiership. more...
SAM Allardyce hopes a happy return to the Reebok today will go a long way to buying him the time he needs to get the good times rolling again at Newcastle. more...
RICARDO Gardner has urged Wanderers' big name players to stay and ensure the club stays at the forefront of the Premiership. more...
SAMMY Lee is ready to roll out the red carpet for Alan Green. more...
FOOTBALL hooligans have been warned that their every step will be tracked during the season - and they face being banned from matches for up to a decade. more...
Bolton Wanderers supporters are in for a mouth-watering treat on match days. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
Six of the best more...
Bolton Wanderers 1 - Newcastle United 3 more...
RICARDO Vaz Te has been assured he will get the chance to make a name for himself in the Premiership. more...
SAM Allardyce hopes a happy return to the Reebok today will go a long way to buying him the time he needs to get the good times rolling again at Newcastle. more...
RICARDO Gardner has urged Wanderers' big name players to stay and ensure the club stays at the forefront of the Premiership. more...
SAMMY Lee is ready to roll out the red carpet for Alan Green. more...
FOOTBALL hooligans have been warned that their every step will be tracked during the season - and they face being banned from matches for up to a decade. more...
Bolton Wanderers supporters are in for a mouth-watering treat on match days. more...
Six of the best more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
We Say
IS IT right to fine a heavily pregnant woman £100 for leaving her wheelie bin out in the back alley behind her house? more...
THE owner of The Olympus Fish and Chip restaurant is campaigning to have a planned new skatepark moved away from a small car park near his business. more...
THE fact that alcohol abuse costs Bolton £17 million every year is sobering news. more...
We'Re On The March With Sammy'S Army!
FOOTBALL hooligans have been warned that their every step will be tracked during the season - and they face being banned from matches for up to a decade. more...
FOOTBALL hooligans have been warned that their every step will be tracked during the season - and they face being banned from matches for up to a decade. more...
Westhoughton
BOBBIES on the beat will be a more common sight for people in Westhoughton after police promised more town centre patrols. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
ANOTHER two events to introduce families to the pleasures of birdwatching are being held at Jumbles Country Park this weekend. more...
A HORTICULTURAL society is holding its annual show next weekend. more...
Wigan News
A LARGE quantity of jackets and coats was stolen during a burglary at a camping shop. more...
A LARGE quantity of jackets and coats was stolen during a burglary at a camping shop. more...
Road closures have been put in place after a fire at Wigan Bus Depot. more...
Road closures have been put in place after a fire at Wigan Bus Depot. more...
Wigan Warriors
Wigan 20 Huddersfield 12:
TON-UP Pat Richards hit the six goals he needed to top 100 for the season, and his kicking proved the difference as Wigan bounced back from three defeats to keep their Super League play-off hopes alive. more...
Wigan 20 Huddersfield 12:
TON-UP Pat Richards hit the six goals he needed to top 100 for the season, and his kicking proved the difference as Wigan bounced back from three defeats to keep their Super League play-off hopes alive. more...
You Say
MY wife and I recently visited Bury for the third time in as many months. more...
I WOULD like to reply to the letter from Mr Lucas of Farnworth in The Bolton News of August 3. more...
I CANNOT believe that, in this day and age, children are still allowed to play outside their own houses. more...
ON Thursday, August 2, we had friends down from Ulverston for a visit. They decided to pay a visit to the Ashburner Street Market, accompanied by my wife. more...
I CANNOT understand why our elected representatives appear to be in favour of congestion charges. more...
THE really important issue in any debate about special creation and evolution (recent letters to The Bolton News) is not whether the origin of species can be explained by evolution, as is at least possible, but whether, if man has evolved from a primordial cell, the process can be explained by purely natural agencies. more...
PLEASE allow me to respond to Cllr Ken Thomson's letters (August 8) by returning Ken's question back to him - who on earth did he and Horwich Town Coucil think they were by cancelling the Remembrance Sunday march? more...
WHILE driving in Bolton on August 1, I was disgusted to see on the rear of a bus a poster featuring a picture of a bruised and battered ambulance driver. more...
REGARDING David Craven's letter "You don't need to be religious to have morals"(August 6), I think you do need a religion. more...
I ABSOLUTELY sympathise with Anne Dale of Horwich having to pay £20 for a replacement grey wheelie bin after her previous one was recently stolen (The Bolton News, Letters, August 7). more...
WHAT a brilliant idea from Howard Anderson (Letters, August 6) suggesting that Bolton Council ask the Post Office to place a replica Penfold Victorian pillar box in Churchgate. more...
I MUST thank all those people who contributed to my charity collection for the Yorkshire floods. The grand total came to £700. more...
I HESITATE to add further criticism of the fraudulent prospectus of £3 billion on offer from the Government to improve public transport linked to a congestion charge in Manchester. more...
IN The Bolton News I see, yet again, Nick Hogan's smirking face, having been "put on the spot" by our fearless council. more...
Bury Times Business
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Bury Times News
FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow.
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BURY-born actor Antony Cotton, aged 31, is signing up guests for his new teatime chat show - and one of them is his mum, Enid.
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Bury Times Sport
I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle.
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Leigh Journal News
A PRIVATE patrol of four men has been bringing law and order to Bolton's buses.
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TWO friends with close connections to Haydock Park Racecourse organised a charity horse racing evening, resulting in £15,000 being raised for Cancer Research UK.
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A FORMER Leigh schoolboy is busy building business links in Eastern Europe.
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IT'S open house at Leigh Infirmary today when a giant garden party is being held as part of the hospital's centenary celebrations.
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SCHOOL meal chiefs have been given food for thought by a group of Leigh teenagers.
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OUTGOING president of Astley Rotary Club Robert Batesthanked members for their support and hard work that had enabled the club to allocate over £20,000 to local and international organisations and charities over the last 12 months.
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AN ATHERTON-born "Vicar of Dibley" is to take charge at the Chowbent Unitarian Chapel for the first time in its 300-year history.
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POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms.
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IAN Chalmers has two reasons to be thankful for more CCTV cameras in Atherton town centre.
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Road closures have been put in place after a fire at Wigan Bus Depot.
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Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer.
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FOOTBALL hooligans have been warned that their every step will be tracked during the season - and they face being banned from matches for up to a decade.
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Bolton Wanderers supporters are in for a mouth-watering treat on match days.
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A PRIVATE patrol of four men has been bringing law and order to Bolton's buses.
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Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer.
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VICARS in Bolton may be asked to oversee groups of churches due to a decline in the number of full-time staff.
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BOBBIES on the beat will be a more common sight for people in Westhoughton after police promised more town centre patrols.
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A PROTEST at the deportation of a family of failed asylum seekers is taking place today.
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A PRIVATE patrol of four men has been bringing law and order to Bolton's buses.
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TWO friends with close connections to Haydock Park Racecourse organised a charity horse racing evening, resulting in £15,000 being raised for Cancer Research UK.
more...
POP fans can now relive the muddy memories of the great Bickershaw Festival of 35 years ago from their own living rooms.
more...
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BOLTON celebrities are among those nominated for the title of "best Northerner" at the Lowry's Myth Of The North exhibition. Kat Dibbits asks, What makes a good Northerner?'
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A have-a go hero who chased after robbers was hit by a hammer in Farnworth, police have revealed.
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Tributes have been paid today to broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson, who has died at the age of 57 following a battle with cancer.
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An expectant mother has been slapped with a £100 fine for leaving her wheelie bin out.
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An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale has been felt in Manchester.
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Two men arrested on suspicion of the murder of Manchester schoolboy Jessie James have been bailed by police while detectives make further inquiries.
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FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow.
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BURY-born actor Antony Cotton, aged 31, is signing up guests for his new teatime chat show - and one of them is his mum, Enid.
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MANUAL workers at Bolton Council could have their income slashed by up to a third under plans to scrap bonuses.
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FOOTBALL hooligans have been warned that their every step will be tracked during the season - and they face being banned from matches for up to a decade.
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Bolton Wanderers supporters are in for a mouth-watering treat on match days.
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A HAULAGE firm boss has tried to reassure residents and councillors over controversial plans for a recycling centre.
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THE work of hundreds of young people in Bolton has been celebrated in the town.
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A LARGE quantity of jackets and coats was stolen during a burglary at a camping shop.
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TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular vicar and devoted father who died this week.
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I'VE always had mixed feelings about man-of-the-match awards, in football certainly, as that is a team game from kick-off to final whistle.
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RICARDO Vaz Te has been assured he will get the chance to make a name for himself in the Premiership.
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SAM Allardyce hopes a happy return to the Reebok today will go a long way to buying him the time he needs to get the good times rolling again at Newcastle.
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RICARDO Gardner has urged Wanderers' big name players to stay and ensure the club stays at the forefront of the Premiership.
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SAMMY Lee is ready to roll out the red carpet for Alan Green.
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FANS of boxing sensation Amir Khan will see him face his toughest fight yet - getting six young troublemakers back on the straight and narrow.
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