Stories for 22 August 2007
Accrington
A MAYOR is organising a giant Christmas party so the borough's businesses can join together and raise money for charity
Party organiser, Hyndburn's Coun Tony Dobson, a councillor for Barnfield in Accrington, is throwing the bash. more...
A COUPLE marked their ruby wedding anniversary with a single red rose - 8ft tall!. more...
Amateur Football Round-Up
Group A: Little Lever SC B 5 Hargreaves 1. more...
YOUNG footballers have the chance to show they have the skills to make it by trialing for a place at the Pro-Vision Football Academy. more...
PRESTWICH-based Bury Amateurs kick off their Lancashire Amateur League season with the tough task of taking on league champions Rochdale St Clements. more...
Elton Vale 1 Wilmslow Albion 0 more...
Prestwich Heys 1 Walshaw 1 more...
Angela Kelly
DIDN'T Pan's People used to be thought of as a very sexy dance troupe when they graced Top of the Pops and various variety shows? more...
PLEASE . . . no more begging letters, emails or phone calls! more...
IT is easy to point to a poor start in life as the reason for bad behaviour or thwarted ambitions - but local man Peter Hopkinson's achievements put the lie to this. more...
IT'S a shame for the latest lot of poor deluded souls on the new series of The X Factor who think they can carry a tune. more...
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons may be morally right when he stated that people were "entitled to challenge bad behaviour" but the two have-a-go heroes who tried to foil a Farnworth supermarket theft might not agree. more...
THE fact that students at the University of Bolton are among the happiest in the country is a matter of pride for the town. more...
Belmont News
THE DEADLY dangers of swimming in open water is being highlighted ahead of this weekend's predicted mini-heatwave. more...
Blackburn
GOVERNORS at a Muslim High School have said that £5million is "grossly insufficient" to bring it up to standard. more...
BLACKBURN MP Jack Straw has revealed he was to meet with the family of murdered headteacher Philip Lawrence after the Government appealed a decision not to deport his killer. more...
AN aspiring model has defended the casting agency she used to get work even though it charged her an up-front fee. more...
AN INTERNATIONAL drive to protect young children from sexual grooming in being spearheaded in East Lancashire. more...
AN HISTORIC company which has been in business for more than 70 years has been bought out after going into administration. more...
A BEST man accused of a savage attack on a wedding party guest was in a world of his own following the incident, the bride has told a jury. more...
CENTURIES old treasures from Blackburn Museum could be unveiled to a worldwide audience thanks to the British Library. more...
A 15-METRE high wind turbine could great visitors to a new enterprise centre. more...
Blackpool News
Teen sensations McFly are set to rock Blackpool at next week's illuminations switch on. more...
Top international sport will come to Blackpool next month when the resort hosts the UK's first floodlit international beach volleyball tournament. more...
A man has been arrested in connection with the suspected rape of a 12-year-old girl in a Blackpool park. more...
Preston North End defender Youl Mawene has been question by police following a domestic disturbance at his home in Lytham. more...
Blackpool's falling visitor numbers could be down to inaccurate weather forecasts, according to tourism leaders. more...
Preston North End defender Youl Mawene has been question by police following a domestic disturbance at his home in Lytham. more...
Bolton Cars
The very latest motor news featuring The BMW X5 diesel, Alpha 159 ti, BMW 118d, Freelander 2, Citroen c crosser SUV & a special report on the Brooklands centenary more...
The new Opel Corsa, the VW SUV Teranno, and the BMW 1 coupe. Plus a special report about Ford's Dagenham plant. more...
Spotlight on the new Vauxhall used in the latest Hollywood blockbuster The Bourne Ultimatum more...
An exclusive look at the latest Rolls Royce Phantom the retro Fiat500 & a special report featuring Stig from Top Gear more...
Bolton News
A TOWN centre pub boss has become the first licensee in Bolton to be taken to court for defying the smoking ban. more...
POLICE patrols have been stepped up in the area where
16-year-old Andy Holland was stabbed to death. more...
POLICE are today repeating calls for people to avoid swimming in open water, with the weather set to warm up for the weekend. more...
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car ploughed into parked vehicles. more...
TORRENTIAL rain almost washed out a horse breeder's dreams of a coveted place at the country's premier horse show. more...
BOLTON farmers' market will be held this Sunday. more...
THE widow of a man denied a potentially life-prolonging drug by health bosses says she is angry his last days were spent having to fight for the medication. more...
A TRAINEE mechanic has been banned from driving for three years for drink-driving. more...
A MOTHER has lovingly created a memorial garden in honour of her soldier son who was killed while serving in Iraq. more...
ACTOR Ralf Little has spoken about his forthcoming film, The Waiting Room. more...
AMOROUS tom cats are fuelling an explosion in the number of strays in Bolton - leaving animal charities at breaking point. more...
CHILDREN, parents and teddy bears enjoyed a picnic and afternoon of storytelling at an event promoting the joy of reading. more...
POLICE and councillors are warning residents to be vigilant following a spate of lead thefts. more...
ROBIN Hood and his merry men were on hand to entertain all the family at Smithills Hall. more...
AN eyesore road in Bolton town centre is to get a £70,000 revamp. more...
Police in Bolton are appealing for the public's help to trace the next of kin of a 61-year-old man. more...
CHRISTMAS came early for regulars at the Blundell Arms pub as they tucked into a festive feast . . . all in the name of charity. more...
AN open day was held at the weekend for budding young girl scouts in Bolton's Muslim community. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Councillors are concerned about the quality of water at a local nature spot. more...
A VICTORIAN building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School. more...
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
Police have raided two homes occupied by drug dealers in Bolton. more...
Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
IT is one of the most famous paintings in the country - LS Lowry's Going To The Match, which shows droves of football fans heading to Burnden Park. more...
A MAN was rescued from his home by firefighters. more...
PART of a busy dual carriageway was closed tonight after a lorry overturned. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car ploughed into parked vehicles. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
A VICTORIAN building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School. more...
Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
IT is one of the most famous paintings in the country - LS Lowry's Going To The Match, which shows droves of football fans heading to Burnden Park. more...
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Britannia News
CAMPAIGNERS who claimed a housing development would turn their village into an urban city' have claimed an interim victory. more...
Brownhill News
EMERGENCY repairs are being carried out to underground cables in Blackburn - leaving a row of street lights out of action. more...
Burnley
MORE than 400 people have backed a 12-hour protest over the downgrading of services at Burnley General Hospital. more...
SPORTY youngsters in Burnley have received almost £150,000 in lottery funding. more...
A MAN who murdered a rookie police officer during an armed robbery has been charged with stabbing a fellow prisoner. more...
HOMEOWNERS who are being forced to move due to a housing regeneration programme will receive loans instead of grants after a council approved a policy change. more...
AN AMATEUR movie maker is to fly to Berlin this week to take part in a unique film project using mobile phones. more...
Bury News
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
IT started exactly a century ago when bitter rival towns Bury and Rochdale began their age-old feud through their football teams as Rochdale FC was formed. Since then, one-upmanship has been expressed with brave performances on the pitch and loud chanting in the crowd as each clan competed for dominance. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
FLAMES leapt 40ft into the air as a blaze swept through a derelict building at the old Walmersley Brewery in Bury this afternoon. more...
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
A BURY councillor has come under fire after being appointed deputy chairman of a committee with Greater Manchester Fire Authority. more...
A COMPANY that damaged protected trees despite council warnings has been ordered to pay £19,000 by Bury magistrates. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Business Headlines
COUTTS, the international private banking arm of The Royal Bank of Scotland, is inviting nominations for the Coutts Prize for Family Business 2007/8. more...
Oil prices dropped back for the second day yesterday, as fears over the potential damage from Hurricane Dean on US oil production eased. more...
Engineering group Weir said it was positive about prospects for the rest of the year after reporting a 40 per cent improvement in interim profits. more...
EMMA Comerford, from Westhoughton, has been promoted to become a registered clinic manager at a Manchester city centre business. more...
Chorley Fc Match Reports
Chorley stormed to an impressive win over Lancaster City in the clubs' first league meeting for nine years before a crowd of 366 at Victory Park on Tuesday night. more...
Chorley Fc News
Chorley's new sponsorship deal has set the turnstiles spinning. more...
Chorley News
Police chiefs in Chorley this week revealed a substantial reduction in reported crime in the town for August compared to last year. more...
Clarets News
NEW signing David Unsworth has revealed he would be disappointed if Burnley were not challenging for promotion at the end of this season. more...
Colne
A FATHER whose daughter was left fighting for her life after being knocked down by a motorcyclist has spoken of his family's distress. more...
A COLLEGE lecturer and author is celebrating success after his novel premiered in a London theatre. more...
Darwen
DARWEN ambassadors for Macmillan Cancer Support are urging people to join the annual World's Biggest Coffee Morning. more...
CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron outlined plans to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by family breakdowns, drinks and drugs during a speech in Lancashire today. more...
Dear Massi
DEAR MASSI, I work in a big office and there is this girl I want to talk to. But every time I think about it I get nervous. more...
Education News
A VICTORIAN building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School. more...
A VICTORIAN building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School. more...
Fc United Of Manchester
Lancaster City 2 FC United 1 more...
Fylde Rufc
Almost 80 players competed in the Fylde's highly successful inaugural Beach Rugby Tournament on St Annes beach on Saturday. more...
Harle Syke News
A MILL will give visitors the chance to experience an Edwardian Bank Holiday this weekend. more...
Health News
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
Health Updates
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
Horwich
CHRISTMAS came early for regulars at the Blundell Arms pub as they tucked into a festive feast . . . all in the name of charity. more...
Ice Hockey Updates
Hungarian International defenceman Omar Ennaffati has completed the Manchester Phoenix defensive corps by signing a contract for season 2007/08. more...
Lancashire League
Church CC are holding a cricket festival at their Blackburn Road ground on Bank Holiday Monday, August 27. more...
Lancashire News
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
Latest Sport
Former Radcliffe cricket club professional Cec Abrahams has died suddenly aged 75. more...
Leigh Headlines
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car ploughed into parked vehicles. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car ploughed into parked vehicles. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Letters
THERE is no need for Blackburn's Muslims to develop a persecution complex over arranged marriages. more...
THANK you for the comments on the meeting at Hyndburn Lancashire Local. more...
SOON it will be that time again when the "groupies" of our political leaders come knocking on our doors with smiling faces, claiming that their man (or woman) can sling mud better than the others. more...
Leyland News
Worden Park in Leyland is to host a fantastic family fun day this Bank Holiday weekend. more...
Mill Hill News
AN aspiring model has defended the casting agency she used to get work even though it charged her an up-front fee. more...
A SINGLE mum has been left "devastated" after a cruel prankster claimed he had killed her missing dog. more...
More Sports News
Preston North End defender Youl Mawene has been questioned by police following a domestic disturbance at his home in Lytham. more...
Motorsport
JONNY Lang's one-off appearance in this year's British GT Championship ended in the pits instead of an expected appearance on the podium. more...
THERE'S only one place to be this Bank Holiday weekend for any classic motorsport enthusiast - Oulton Park's Gold Cup meeting. more...
ARMY exercises have forced the cancellation of next month's Hall Trophy Stages Rally which was due to run on September 9 at the Weeton Barracks, near Blackpool. more...
Nelson
THE Lancashire Telegraph is looking for East Lancashire's most successful businesses and businesspeople. more...
News
A teenager's bid to rob a corner shop backfired when the shopkeeper pressed the panic button, a court was told. more...
A baby's medical condition has been ignored by health workers in Harrow, north-west London, according to his mother. more...
A petrol pump malfunction at Bury's Tesco store left motorists paying too much for fuel. more...
News From The Belmont Area
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
News From The Schools
A VICTORIAN building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School. more...
A VICTORIAN building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School. more...
News Round-Up
BOWLERS at a club in Harwood will be able to take cover from the summer's bad weather after being awarded a grant enabling them to build a shelter. more...
A CHARITY fun day at the Queen Anne pub in Deane raised £970 for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
A MAN was rescued from his home by firefighters. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
Old Pals: Keeping In Touch Around The World
I was born in Bolton and lived there until 1969 when I left to pursue a career in Social Work, a job I stayed in for 36 years, finally leaving on ill health in 2005. more...
Oswaldtwistle
A COUPLE marked their ruby wedding anniversary with a single red rose - 8ft tall!. more...
Padiham News
A COUPLE who set up camp outside their burnt-out home have been branded "neighbours from hell" by angry residents. more...
Pendle News
COUNCILLORS in Pendle are getting tough on litter, dog fouling and graffiti as part of this year's Cleaner Greener Safer campaign. more...
Preston News
Preston North End defender Youl Mawene has been question by police following a domestic disturbance at his home in Lytham. more...
Preston North End defender Youl Mawene has been question by police following a domestic disturbance at his home in Lytham. more...
A walk around a city centre museum and street furniture are just some of the exciting projects which could become a reality in Preston over the next few years. more...
Prestwich Headlines
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity. more...
Race For Life
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
Radcliffe Headlines
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money. more...
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign. more...
Rams Updates
Ramsbottom Utd 0 Abbey Hey 0 more...
Rawtenstall
A TEENAGER who chalked up seven A grades at A level has been described as "beyond gifted" by his school. more...
Ribble Valley News
PEOPLE in Ribble Valley have been warned not to be lazy when it comes to security just because they live in a nice area. more...
Rovers News
The American-based consortium led by Dan Williams has reached an advanced stage in its bid to buy Blackburn Rovers. more...
Shakers Updates
CHRIS Casper admits he will have to face his demons on returning to Wycombe this weekend. more...
KEITH Alexander has forecast a flurry of transfer activity in League Two over the next eight days. more...
IT is clear that the summer break agreed with Nicky Adams. more...
South Ribble News
Adults who buy alcohol for underage drinkers are under fire after a shocking survey revealed that youngsters in South Ribble are among the worst in the country for consuming alcohol. more...
Stacksteads
A WOMAN deliberately gassed herself in a car two days before Christmas, an inquest heard. more...
Stanley News
JOHN Coleman admits Accring-ton Stanley are working hard to curb their ill-discipline after being fined by the FA. more...
Tell Us: Your Comments On Our Top Stories
DETECTIVE Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons may be morally right when he stated that people were "entitled to challenge bad behaviour" but the two have-a-go heroes who tried to foil a Farnworth supermarket theft might not agree. more...
THE fact that students at the University of Bolton are among the happiest in the country is a matter of pride for the town. more...
Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster. more...
Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster. more...
The Verdict
Each week, our panel of Bolton experts give their verdict on the latest styles
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Wanderers News
Ricardo Gardner will get his first taste of competitive action this season when he joins long-term injury victim Joey O'Brien in the starting line-up for the Reserves tonight. more...
IT is one of the most famous paintings in the country - LS Lowry's Going To The Match, which shows droves of football fans heading to Burnden Park. more...
IT is one of the most famous paintings in the country - LS Lowry's Going To The Match, which shows droves of football fans heading to Burnden Park. more...
Ricardo Gardner will get his first taste of competitive action this season when he joins long-term injury victim Joey O'Brien in the starting line-up for the Reserves tonight. more...
We Say
IN response to your article, "Out of Control", as a lifelong, law abiding 65-year-old, I can reflect on a lifestyle of honesty, discipline and respect, instilled at a very young age by my loving, hard working parents, also by fear of bringing trouble to them for silly pranks. more...
I WOULD like to reply to Simone Rudkin's letter, "Crazy religion based on fear" (August 13), and I would just like to say that, as a Christian, my faith is not based on fear, but on what Jesus Christ did for me by dying on the cross for my sins. more...
CLLR Cliff Morris denounces the Tories as being a party of spin and rhetoric ("Negative spin in the absence of real policy", Monday, August 20). more...
AS you get older, it is remarkable how events and happenings converge. The excellent and hilarious article by Wes Wright about political correctness, the ongoing local stupidity about Remembrance Day parades and the proposed Pretoria Pit disaster memorial join beautifully. more...
YOU ask whether the veterans should be allowed to march along their traditional routes. Need you ask? Of course they should. more...
THERE will be little doubt in most people's minds that Terence Booth should have been prescribed the drug that could have saved his life. more...
ONE of Bolton's most senior police officers says binge drinking by celebrities sets a bad example to the young. more...
Westhoughton
EDUCATION grants are available to young people in Westhoughton. more...
Councillors are concerned about the quality of water at a local nature spot. more...
Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster. more...
AN extraordinary planning committee meeting of Westhoughton Town Council will be held on Friday, August 31, at 7pm, in the Carnegie Hall, Library Street, Westhoughton. more...
A DEVELOPER wants to build a five-bedroom home in a busy Westhoughton road. more...
PLANS have been submitted to extend a block of flats. more...
Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster. more...
Whalley
THE EX-BOYFRIEND of a former East Lancashire barmaid, found dead in Australia, is being treated as a prime suspect over her death, police have revealed. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
BARGAIN hunters are invited to an antiques fair at the Reebok Stadium this weekend. more...
A FREE family fun day with archery, canoeing, birds of prey and circus and craft workshops is being held at Burrs Country Park, Bury, on September 10 from noon to 5pm. more...
BOLTON Wanderers manager Sammy Lee will be the guest of Bolton Wanderers Supporters' Association tomorrow. more...
Wigan News
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep. more...
Your Great Harwood News
On Sunday 26th August Rock Pop Trio "Vivid" entertain in the Beer Garden at 3.00pm. The group play music from the 60's right through to modern day. Entry is free and theres also a great selection of Guest Ales to choose from. The previous gig on the 12th was cancelled due to poor weather! more...
A Holiday Club for all children of primary school age is up and runing for the week, the club is based at Gt Harwood Youth and Community Center,Lowerfold Road. The whole week was put together by all the Churches in the area and is looking very popular with all the children. All my four children attend it and seem to enjoy it, the best part is its free. Many thanks to all the volunteers for putting this project together. more...
Your Ramsbottom News
If you have chidren why not travel on the East Lancashire Railway in Ramsbottom on Monday 27th August.If you have a teddy the kids travel free with you.On Nuttall Park will be face painting and Model 5"childrens rides.The Bank Holiday event,that has been running about 18 years, should be a day to remember.11am-4.30pm. more...
Your Rishton News
Rishton's Vivid are playing at the Butcher Brigg (Queen Victoria)in Gt Harwood this Sunday 26/08/07 at 3pm, music for all tastes but they don't do The Jam. Nice big beer garden and plenty of Guest Ales, the gig is free but you have to pay for the beer!!!! If you do go, keep asking for The Jam as this will wind the Base player up who happens to be Ian Aspden, so of Jim Aspden. more...
Asian Image News
A teenager's bid to rob a corner shop backfired when the shopkeeper pressed the panic button, a court was told.
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A baby's medical condition has been ignored by health workers in Harrow, north-west London, according to his mother.
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A petrol pump malfunction at Bury's Tesco store left motorists paying too much for fuel.
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Blackpool Citizen Sport
Almost 80 players competed in the Fylde's highly successful inaugural Beach Rugby Tournament on St Annes beach on Saturday.
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Bury Times News
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign.
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IT started exactly a century ago when bitter rival towns Bury and Rochdale began their age-old feud through their football teams as Rochdale FC was formed. Since then, one-upmanship has been expressed with brave performances on the pitch and loud chanting in the crowd as each clan competed for dominance.
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Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity.
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FLAMES leapt 40ft into the air as a blaze swept through a derelict building at the old Walmersley Brewery in Bury this afternoon.
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The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money.
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CONCERNED residents say they fear for the safety of their homes after building work left huge cracks through their gardens.
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A BURY councillor has come under fire after being appointed deputy chairman of a committee with Greater Manchester Fire Authority.
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A COMPANY that damaged protected trees despite council warnings has been ordered to pay £19,000 by Bury magistrates.
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TOWN Hall bosses have set up a multi-faith room where employees can pray and contemplate.
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A GRIEVING father has paid tribute to his only son who was killed last week in a car crash in Bury.
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NEW government guidelines could land a local high school in the dock over its new uniform policy.
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Chorley Citizen Sport
Chorley's new sponsorship deal has set the turnstiles spinning.
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Chorley stormed to an impressive win over Lancaster City in the clubs' first league meeting for nine years before a crowd of 366 at Victory Park on Tuesday night.
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Lancashire Telegraph Letters
THERE is no need for Blackburn's Muslims to develop a persecution complex over arranged marriages.
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THANK you for the comments on the meeting at Hyndburn Lancashire Local.
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SOON it will be that time again when the "groupies" of our political leaders come knocking on our doors with smiling faces, claiming that their man (or woman) can sling mud better than the others.
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Lancashire Telegraph News
PEOPLE in Ribble Valley have been warned not to be lazy when it comes to security just because they live in a nice area.
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Lancashire Telegraph Sport
Preston North End defender Youl Mawene has been arrested at his home and charged with assault.
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JONNY Lang's one-off appearance in this year's British GT Championship ended in the pits instead of an expected appearance on the podium.
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RALLY organiser Tim Foster has pulled off a major coup by enlisting five-times British champ Jimmy McRae to drive the course car on this weekend's Pendragon Stages.
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THERE'S only one place to be this Bank Holiday weekend for any classic motorsport enthusiast - Oulton Park's Gold Cup meeting.
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ARMY exercises have forced the cancellation of next month's Hall Trophy Stages Rally which was due to run on September 9 at the Weeton Barracks, near Blackpool.
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RACER Phil Blackmore is preparing for the first real test of his newly-acquired Derby Phoenix Champion at Snetterton this weekend - providing he can fix it in time.
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Leigh Journal News
The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign.
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VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep.
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IT is one of the most famous paintings in the country - LS Lowry's Going To The Match, which shows droves of football fans heading to Burnden Park.
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Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity.
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High school volunteers have completed a three-year trip down memory lane.
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A VICTORIAN building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School.
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A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car ploughed into parked vehicles.
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Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster.
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Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity.
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The Bolton News Business
COUTTS, the international private banking arm of The Royal Bank of Scotland, is inviting nominations for the Coutts Prize for Family Business 2007/8.
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Oil prices dropped back for the second day yesterday, as fears over the potential damage from Hurricane Dean on US oil production eased.
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Engineering group Weir said it was positive about prospects for the rest of the year after reporting a 40 per cent improvement in interim profits.
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EMMA Comerford, from Westhoughton, has been promoted to become a registered clinic manager at a Manchester city centre business.
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The Bolton News News
PART of a busy dual carriageway was closed tonight after a lorry overturned.
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THE widow of a man denied a potentially life-prolonging drug by health bosses says she is angry his last days were spent having to fight for the medication.
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A TRAINEE mechanic has been banned from driving for three years for drink-driving.
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The perils of taking a dip when the weather heats up have been highlighted at the launch of a new awareness campaign.
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VISITORS turned out in force for a popular agricultural show, even though there were no cows or sheep.
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AMOROUS tom cats are fuelling an explosion in the number of strays in Bolton - leaving animal charities at breaking point.
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CHILDREN, parents and teddy bears enjoyed a picnic and afternoon of storytelling at an event promoting the joy of reading.
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IT is one of the most famous paintings in the country - LS Lowry's Going To The Match, which shows droves of football fans heading to Burnden Park.
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A MOTHER has lovingly created a memorial garden in honour of her soldier son who was killed while serving in Iraq.
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Community groups can apply for a share in a multi-million pound pot of cash from a major charity.
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POLICE and councillors are warning residents to be vigilant following a spate of lead thefts.
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ROBIN Hood and his merry men were on hand to entertain all the family at Smithills Hall.
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AN eyesore road in Bolton town centre is to get a £70,000 revamp.
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THE owner of two pedigree dogs fears they have been stolen after they both disappeared when she let them off their lead on a walk.
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Police in Bolton are appealing for the public's help to trace the next of kin of a 61-year-old man.
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Councillors are concerned about the quality of water at a local nature spot.
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ACTOR Ralf Little has spoken about his forthcoming film, The Waiting Room.
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A VICTORIAN building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School.
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High school volunteers have completed a three-year trip down memory lane.
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CHRISTMAS came early for regulars at the Blundell Arms pub as they tucked into a festive feast . . . all in the name of charity.
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A TOWN centre pub boss has become the first licensee in Bolton to be taken to court for defying the smoking ban.
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POLICE patrols have been stepped up in the area where
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AN open day was held at the weekend for budding young girl scouts in Bolton's Muslim community.
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The mother of a man who died of cancer aged just 34 is appealing for women who took part in last month's Race For Life to return their sponsorship money.
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POLICE are today repeating calls for people to avoid swimming in open water, with the weather set to warm up for the weekend.
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A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car ploughed into parked vehicles.
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TORRENTIAL rain almost washed out a horse breeder's dreams of a coveted place at the country's premier horse show.
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POLICE chiefs have vowed to move swiftly to target the homes of drug dealers who blight the lives of their neighbours.
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A MAN was rescued from his home by firefighters.
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Councillor have been considering ways to commemorate the centenary of Bolton's worst pit disaster.
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BOLTON farmers' market will be held this Sunday.
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The Bolton News Sport
Former Radcliffe cricket club professional Cec Abrahams has died suddenly aged 75.
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