Stories for 25 August 2007
Andrew Mosley
THE excitement of receiving something you have ordered through the post never really leaves you. more...
Athletics Round-Up
BOLTON Harriers continued in winning ways last weekend, lifting the British League Plate in Bedford. more...
LOCAL talent shone through as Horwich RMI Harriers competed in last week's Mizuno Mile races at Rivington. more...
Baxenden
THE PROSPECTS Foundation's 10 year celebrations continue on Sunday, September 9, with a organised walk throughout Baxenden. more...
Betting Tips
BETTING shop staff in Bolton are galloping towards their charity fundraising target by dressing up in horses' heads. more...
Fred Done's betting forecast, including Wanderers to beat Reading. more...
Fred Done's betting forecast, including Wanderers to beat Reading. more...
Blackburn
A HOUSE caught fire in the early hours of this morning. more...
Blackpool News
Interior design guru, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has designed a special section of the Blackpool Illuminations which will be unveiled during the switch-on on August 31. more...
A schoolgirl is causing a racquet as she competes in the World Transplant Games in Thailand
Charlene Mills, 17, from Marton, will be competing for a gold medal in the badminton and table tennis at the games in Bangkok from today to September 2. more...
Bolton News
AN abandoned white Rover was set on fire in Kearsley this morning. more...
HE may have lived in Australia for 50 years, but for Bolton-born Roland Beech, home is where the heart is. more...
A CHAMPION of sport and former MP's wife, Kathleen Holt has died aged 92. more...
A PUB is reaching for the stars with a charity balloon launch to raise money for charity. more...
TOWN centre roads will be closed to make way for the Down Our Street' parade this Bank Holiday Monday. more...
FAMILY and colleagues have paid tribute to a former councillor who has lost his battle with cancer. more...
WORK has already started on Bolton's baby and children's super-centre. more...
A QUICK-thinking schoolboy has been praised by firefighters after using his football cones to block traffic at the scene of a car crash in Bolton town centre. more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event. more...
A WHEELCHAIR-bound man was trapped in the van he was travelling in after it was involved in a collision with a taxi. more...
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a tent and fence on fire this afternoon. more...
WORK has already started on Bolton's baby and children's super-centre. more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event. more...
Brindle News
A local historian has sent out a rallying call in a bid to save a trip to the Menin Gate and World War One battlefields this autumn. more...
Burnley
A CAR fire had to be extinguished on Heath Row in Burnley this morning. more...
TODAY'S match between Burnley and Queen's Park Rangers has been cancelled following the death of striker Ray Jones. more...
FIRE officers have applauded workers at Mcauley Mount residential home who evacuated the property after a fire. more...
Bury News
A PRESTWICH nun's Scottish connection was well and truly brought to the fore as she celebrated her 100th birthday. more...
A WALK the Walk Jewish Heritage Trail event will leave from Manchester Jewish Museum on Sunday at 2pm. more...
SHOPKEEPERS have issued a defiant message to armed raiders responsible for a spate of violent robberies: "You will not drive us out of businesses." more...
BURY Cancer Support Centre has paid tribute to a businessman who has helped to raise money for the charity. more...
FORMER Prestwich resident Valerie Collins has co-written a book which is sure to set your travel tastebuds tingling. more...
A PRESTWICH nun's Scottish connection was well and truly brought to the fore as she celebrated her 100th birthday. more...
A WALK the Walk Jewish Heritage Trail event will leave from Manchester Jewish Museum on Sunday at 2pm. more...
SHOPKEEPERS have issued a defiant message to armed raiders responsible for a spate of violent robberies: "You will not drive us out of businesses." more...
BURY Cancer Support Centre has paid tribute to a businessman who has helped to raise money for the charity. more...
FORMER Prestwich resident Valerie Collins has co-written a book which is sure to set your travel tastebuds tingling. more...
Business Headlines
A SOFTWARE consultancy is ready to click on to success after its leisure and culture portal was signed up by a town council. more...
LEIGHS Paints, the coatings specialist based in Kestor Street, Bolton, has reshuffled its international department, a key element in the company's growth plans. more...
PAULINE Clare, the first female Chief Constable in the country and now a leading business coach, is the latest guest speaker at the Business Partnership Lecture series. more...
ANYONE using part of their home as an office can claim a tax deduction. more...
A MAJOR Health and Safety event will be held at the Reebok Stadium in October. more...
THE Royal Bank of Scotland has strengthened its commercial banking team in Bolton with the appointments of Julie McMullen and Joanne Spencer. more...
A SPECIALIST training provider has called on local businesses to invest in management training - after a survey claimed that one in 12 UK firms were badly managed. more...
THE owner of a Bolton steelworks has expanded further by buying an Irish firm for £90 million. more...
Clarets News
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill believes the transfer window policy could be detrimental to both clubs and players. more...
TODAY'S Championship match between Burnley and Queens Park Rangers at Turf Moor has been cancelled due to the tragic death of a Rangers player. more...
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill said the tragic death of Queens Park Rangers' striker Ray Jones has put football into perspective. more...
Colne
EAST Lancashire's biggest music festival could be heading into the record books. more...
Cricket Round-Up
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
LAST weekend's cricket began for me on Friday evening when Eagley staged a benefit game for professional Mike O'Rourke. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
Education News
FORMER Prestwich resident Valerie Collins has co-written a book which is sure to set your travel tastebuds tingling. more...
FORMER Prestwich resident Valerie Collins has co-written a book which is sure to set your travel tastebuds tingling. more...
England And Lancashire Updates
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
Farnworth
Plans for Farnworth.Kearsley and Little Lever. more...
Gig Reviews
THE start of the August Bank Holiday weekend can only mean one thing - it's time for the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne. more...
Golf Updates
BOLTON'S Kelly Tidy is one of three English girls picked for an LGU junior squad to take on GB&I players from the recent Vagliano Trophy match. They join four Scots and one Irish player for the match at North Berwick from October 12-14. more...
BGA Corser Trophy Held at Deane GC on Sunday. more...
Bolton Golf Association. more...
Health News
WORK has already started on Bolton's baby and children's super-centre. more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event. more...
WORK has already started on Bolton's baby and children's super-centre. more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event. more...
Horwich
Plans for Westhoughton, Horwich and Blackrod. more...
A PUB is reaching for the stars with a charity balloon launch to raise money for charity. more...
Images From The Bolton Area
Dick Webb has sent us this image of a cloudburst over the new-look Churchgate more...
Lancashire News
An elderly woman died in a house fire in Wigan this morning. more...
An elderly woman died in a house fire in Wigan this morning. more...
Latest Sport
Fred Done's betting forecast, including Wanderers to beat Reading. more...
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
LAST weekend's cricket began for me on Friday evening when Eagley staged a benefit game for professional Mike O'Rourke. more...
Fred Done's betting forecast, including Wanderers to beat Reading. more...
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
Leigh Headlines
WORK has already started on Bolton's baby and children's super-centre. more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event. more...
WORK has already started on Bolton's baby and children's super-centre. more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
Neil Bonnar: Shoots From The Lip
HAS Sir Alex Ferguson lost the plot? more...
THE scaremongers who profess that the England team is being harmed by the number of foreigners in the Premiership must be having palpitations after the summer transfer dealings. more...
IT'S a shame Phil Neville doesn't decide the distribution of household responsibilities for everyone. more...
KNEES are jerking all over Bolton after three successive Premiership defeats for Wanderers. more...
Nelson
A SMALL fire occured at Pendle Wavelength swimming baths in the early hours of the morning. more...
A BED was severely damaged by fire at a house in Fleet Street, Nelson, on Friday. more...
News About Local Schools
FORMER Prestwich resident Valerie Collins has co-written a book which is sure to set your travel tastebuds tingling. more...
FORMER Prestwich resident Valerie Collins has co-written a book which is sure to set your travel tastebuds tingling. more...
News Round-Up
A WHEELIE bin was set on fire in a field in Astley Bridge this morning. more...
HE may have lived in Australia for 50 years, but for Bolton-born Roland Beech, home is where the heart is. more...
AN abandoned white Rover was set on fire in Kearsley this morning. more...
A CHAMPION of sport and former MP's wife, Kathleen Holt has died aged 92. more...
A PUB which attracted a top chef is set for a £350,000 expansion. more...
Latest plans for Bolton/Turton. more...
Plans for Farnworth.Kearsley and Little Lever. more...
Plans for Farnworth.Kearsley and Little Lever. more...
Plans for Westhoughton, Horwich and Blackrod. more...
HALLIWELL Conservative Club has submitted plans to build a smoking shelter. more...
Oswaldtwistle
ORGANISERS of Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve celebrated the twentieth anniversary of saving the reserve from demolition. more...
Padiham News
A SHOP assistant was robbed at knifepoint at a Padiham petrol station. more...
Preston News
A local youngster is reaching for the stars after she clinched a new role in a BBC children's programme. more...
Prestwich Headlines
A PRESTWICH nun's Scottish connection was well and truly brought to the fore as she celebrated her 100th birthday. more...
SHOPKEEPERS have issued a defiant message to armed raiders responsible for a spate of violent robberies: "You will not drive us out of businesses." more...
FORMER Prestwich resident Valerie Collins has co-written a book which is sure to set your travel tastebuds tingling. more...
A PRESTWICH nun's Scottish connection was well and truly brought to the fore as she celebrated her 100th birthday. more...
HOLLYOAKS' starlet Emma Rigby is helping recruit daredevils for a charity bungee jump in aid of the Prestwich-based Five Stars Scanners appeal. more...
SHOPKEEPERS have issued a defiant message to armed raiders responsible for a spate of violent robberies: "You will not drive us out of businesses." more...
OUR Lady of Grace Church in Prestwich is set to show off its cosmopolitan roots next month by hosting a multi-lingual service. more...
FORMER Prestwich resident Valerie Collins has co-written a book which is sure to set your travel tastebuds tingling. more...
Rovers News
CHRIS Samba believes everything is in place at Blackburn Rovers to achieve a top six place this season. more...
EWOOD number one Brad Friedel today hailed the current Blackburn team as the best he's played in during his seven years at the club. more...
Rovers Reports
ROQUE Santa Cruz fired Blackburn Rovers into a first half lead at Goodison Park. more...
ROQUE Santa Cruz grabbed his third goal of the season but Blackburn Rovers had to settle for a point following a determined second half fightback by Everton. 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...
Soccer Headlines
LANCASHIRE opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
South Ribble News
Motorists and cyclists in South Ribble are being warned to lock it or lose it as part of a new crime prevention drive. more...
Homeless and vulnerable young people in South Ribble have received a £73,000 boost thanks to the BBC's Children in Need appeal. more...
Sport From Around The Area
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
THE Bolton League and Bolton Association have selected their teams to contest the Anthony Axford Cup, formerly known as the Trinity Cup at Atherton Cricket Club on Monday, 1pm start. more...
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
Sporting Highlights
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
Tennis Round-Up
BOLTON tennis stars Sachin Govind and Sade Olajide increased their chances of a trip to the finals of the Sunday Telegraph/Center Parcs Junior Tennis Grand Prix, after impressively winning the Wigan Leisure Junior Tennis Opens. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
THE new season at the Albert Halls offers a diverse range of entertaiment - from an appearance by veteran hand-puppet Sooty to shows from old punks The Damned and top comedians Frank Skinner and Lee Mack. more...
A Greek tragedy with a 21st Century twist as been adapted by acclaimed poet and author Blake Morrison especially for the Octagon Theatre's 40th anniversary season. more...
Thornton News
Fylde Concert Orchestra is staging its biggest concert to date in aid of Trinity Hospice. more...
Urban Gardener
THIS week I have been mainly eating strawberries. more...
Wanderers News
IVAN Campo's love affair with Bolton Wanderers could soon be over. more...
KEVIN Davies could be set for a shock Reebok recall today - a month ahead of schedule. more...
Fred Done's betting forecast, including Wanderers to beat Reading. more...
Were you at the Reebok this afternoon? Listening to the radio, or watching the Super Whites on the so-called illegal TV pictures in a pub? more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
Fred Done's betting forecast, including Wanderers to beat Reading. more...
KEVIN Davies could be set for a shock Reebok recall today - a month ahead of schedule. more...
IVAN Campo's love affair with Bolton Wanderers could soon be over. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge. more...
We Say
THERE is no doubt that Victoria Square is under-used. more...
IT is wonderful news to hear that Bolton has finally been selected to become a maternity super centre. more...
Westhoughton
Plans for Westhoughton, Horwich and Blackrod. more...
FAMILY and colleagues have paid tribute to a former councillor who has lost his battle with cancer. more...
SURELY everyone with any sense of feeling in Westhoughton and other towns involved will wish to express deep regret for Pretoria Pit's disaster in 1910. more...
What'S On In And Around Bury
FINAL preparations are under way for bank holiday fun to raise cash for Christie Hospital. more...
A WALK the Walk Jewish Heritage Trail event will leave from Manchester Jewish Museum on Sunday at 2pm. more...
FINAL preparations are under way for bank holiday fun to raise cash for Christie Hospital. more...
A WALK the Walk Jewish Heritage Trail event will leave from Manchester Jewish Museum on Sunday at 2pm. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
THE new season at the Albert Halls offers a diverse range of entertaiment - from an appearance by veteran hand-puppet Sooty to shows from old punks The Damned and top comedians Frank Skinner and Lee Mack. more...
A PUB is reaching for the stars with a charity balloon launch to raise money for charity. more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event. more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event. more...
Whats On
FINAL preparations are under way for bank holiday fun to raise cash for Christie Hospital. more...
A WALK the Walk Jewish Heritage Trail event will leave from Manchester Jewish Museum on Sunday at 2pm. more...
FINAL preparations are under way for bank holiday fun to raise cash for Christie Hospital. more...
A WALK the Walk Jewish Heritage Trail event will leave from Manchester Jewish Museum on Sunday at 2pm. more...
Star wrestlers Vic Faulkner and Bert Royal were expected to put in an appearance at the Friends of Parkside Gala Day on September 4 at the hostel in Stanley Road, Whitefield. more...
OUR Lady of Grace Church in Prestwich is set to show off its cosmopolitan roots next month by hosting a multi-lingual service. more...
Whitefield Headlines
FINAL preparations are under way for bank holiday fun to raise cash for Christie Hospital. more...
A WALK the Walk Jewish Heritage Trail event will leave from Manchester Jewish Museum on Sunday at 2pm. more...
BURY Cancer Support Centre has paid tribute to a businessman who has helped to raise money for the charity. more...
FINAL preparations are under way for bank holiday fun to raise cash for Christie Hospital. more...
A WALK the Walk Jewish Heritage Trail event will leave from Manchester Jewish Museum on Sunday at 2pm. more...
THE RAIN may have fallen all summer long, but gardening and allotment keeping are more popular than ever thanks to handy television shows. more...
Star wrestlers Vic Faulkner and Bert Royal were expected to put in an appearance at the Friends of Parkside Gala Day on September 4 at the hostel in Stanley Road, Whitefield. more...
BURY Cancer Support Centre has paid tribute to a businessman who has helped to raise money for the charity. more...
Wigan News
An elderly woman died in a house fire in Wigan this morning. more...
An elderly woman died in a house fire in Wigan this morning. more...
You Say
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
A NOTE to Mr Hogan, landlord of The Swan pub in Bolton, further to recent reports regarding your objection to the UK smoking ban (August 22). more...
I AM writing in response to the article concerning the new play area in Farnworth (August 16). more...
AN article in The Bolton News on August 15 suggests that a fitting punishment for people caught using a mobile phone while driving would be to take their phone away from them for six months. more...
I refer to The Bolton News' headline "Police Chief vows to protect publicans" (August 20) and in particular to concerns expressed about the role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following the caution of two offenders recently. more...
IN answer to David James' letter (August 20), "Life is what it is, it has no meaning". more...
SURELY everyone with any sense of feeling in Westhoughton and other towns involved will wish to express deep regret for Pretoria Pit's disaster in 1910. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
CONGRATULATIONS to Councillor Andrew Gardner of the Liberal Democrats for his anti-congestion charge stance (August 9). more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
CONGRATULATIONS to Councillor Andrew Gardner of the Liberal Democrats for his anti-congestion charge stance (August 9). more...
Your Letters To The Guide
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
CONGRATULATIONS to Councillor Andrew Gardner of the Liberal Democrats for his anti-congestion charge stance (August 9). more...
THE British Red Cross has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise money for its services in our local community as we have been invited by Tesco to collect in every one of its stores on September 28 and 29. more...
CONGRATULATIONS to Councillor Andrew Gardner of the Liberal Democrats for his anti-congestion charge stance (August 9). more...
Further to Councillor Garner's letter (Guide August 9)) on congestion charging, I am even more confused than before. more...
Bury Times News
A PRESTWICH nun's Scottish connection was well and truly brought to the fore as she celebrated her 100th birthday.
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SHOPKEEPERS have issued a defiant message to armed raiders responsible for a spate of violent robberies: "You will not drive us out of businesses."
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BURY'S newly-appointed town centre manager Lisa Durkin will be introduced to local businessmen and women at a special meeting later this month.
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Bury Times Sport
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge.
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Leigh Journal News
WORK has already started on Bolton's baby and children's super-centre.
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A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event.
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COUNCILLORS are to investigate ways to bring redundant football pitches back to life.
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WHAT would we do without email messages? For some, email has made their daily working lives much easier but for others it is simply a distraction they could do without.
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Leigh Journal Sport
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday.
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THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge.
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COUNCILLORS are to investigate ways to bring redundant football pitches back to life.
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Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
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A PRESTWICH nun's Scottish connection was well and truly brought to the fore as she celebrated her 100th birthday.
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Star wrestlers Vic Faulkner and Bert Royal were expected to put in an appearance at the Friends of Parkside Gala Day on September 4 at the hostel in Stanley Road, Whitefield.
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SHOPKEEPERS have issued a defiant message to armed raiders responsible for a spate of violent robberies: "You will not drive us out of businesses."
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BURY'S newly-appointed town centre manager Lisa Durkin will be introduced to local businessmen and women at a special meeting later this month.
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The Bolton News Business
A SOFTWARE consultancy is ready to click on to success after its leisure and culture portal was signed up by a town council.
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PAULINE Clare, the first female Chief Constable in the country and now a leading business coach, is the latest guest speaker at the Business Partnership Lecture series.
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The Bolton News News
TOWN centre roads will be closed to make way for the Down Our Street' parade this Bank Holiday Monday.
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FAMILY and colleagues have paid tribute to a former councillor who has lost his battle with cancer.
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An elderly woman died in a house fire in Wigan this morning.
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WORK has already started on Bolton's baby and children's super-centre.
more...
A QUICK-thinking schoolboy has been praised by firefighters after using his football cones to block traffic at the scene of a car crash in Bolton town centre.
more...
A BLOOMING good relationship that has lasted 15 years will be celebrated at a special charity event.
more...
COUNCILLORS are to investigate ways to bring redundant football pitches back to life.
more...
WHAT would we do without email messages? For some, email has made their daily working lives much easier but for others it is simply a distraction they could do without.
more...
A WHEELCHAIR-bound man was trapped in the van he was travelling in after it was involved in a collision with a taxi.
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A WHEELIE bin was set on fire in a field in Astley Bridge this morning.
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AN abandoned white Rover was set on fire in Kearsley this morning.
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FIREFIGHTERS were called to a tent and fence on fire this afternoon.
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"WE'VE been spoilt for choice," admits Bolton South-east procedures secretary Cllr Ismail Ibrahim.
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Doctor Who fans are preparing to ex-ter-min-ate a world record - by gathering dozens of Daleks under one roof.
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The Bolton News Sport
Lancashire opener Paul Horton has revealed a barrage of verbal volleys from Australian legend Shane Warne motivated him to a mammoth 152 in the County Championship draw against Hampshire yesterday.
more...
THIS week we challenge our readers to beat Marc Higginson in a Premiership Challenge.
more...
LAST weekend's cricket began for me on Friday evening when Eagley staged a benefit game for professional Mike O'Rourke.
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COUNCILLORS are to investigate ways to bring redundant football pitches back to life.
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AFTER a busy week of top class racing at York the spotlight turns to the weekend with Goodwood taking centre stage.
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