Stories for 28 August 2007
10 Years At The Reebok Remembered
THERE is a poignant symmetry about the Reebok's 10th birthday being marked by a repeat of the stadium's inaugural match. more...
Accrington
FIREFIGHTERS thought the world had gone quackers when a crew member named Donald and a duck were caught up in a water rescue. more...
Altham News
FIREFIGHTERS thought the world had gone quackers when a crew member named Donald and a duck were caught up in a water rescue. more...
Ashton News
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old girl was indecently assaulted in a Preston park last night. more...
Audley News
ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...
Bands In Profile
"STOP-start boy-girl cutie-killer six-piece with everything from cinematic waltzes to catchy electro disco and hard punk screaming riot grrl noise," Bearsuit will play the Dog And Partridge on Saturday, September 8. more...
JESUS In India have been exploring slightly darker territory with their new song, Your Daughter. more...
SHE may have been the wildcard choice for the Bolton Music Showcase finale at Leverhulme Park, but 19-year-old rapper L'il Dee says that she didn't feel out of place amidst the long-haired rockers and their guitars. more...
DJ collective extraordinaire Something's Gotta Give return for the seventh installment of their legendary nights - titled Summer's Gotta Give - on September 1. more...
IN Friday's 24:7, Kat Dibbits will explore the live hard, die young myth of rock and roll. In an exclusive preview, we look at whether Amy's stepfather's "Sid and Nancy" comments will only fuel the troubled singer to greater excess more...
Barnoldswick
A WOMEN'S refuge will be keeping babies warm with a set of handmade quilts donated by a volunteer. more...
Black Pudding Festival Photos
Di Vanruitenbeek with lavender grown in the Bacup Consortium Close to the hedge community market garden. more...
Nevil Earnshaw and Martin McNulty cook a huge fried breakfast. more...
Jessica Jolly 5 from Burnley tastes the sausages. more...
Wendy Davidson with some black pudding on the stall where food has been donated to raise funds for Derian House more...
Daniel McEvoy 14, chief assistant on the Butlers Farmhouse Cheese Stall. more...
Some of the produce on display. more...
Reece Moore 10 from Blackburn tastes ice cream from Moo2you. more...
Irene Tough and Chris Andrews from Andrews Continental Delicacies making sausages. more...
Rich Alker - from Little Green Men Chilli's. more...
Janet Leech from Bacup buys some farmer's wife preserves from Carole Johnson. more...
Tomatoes grown in the Bacup Consortium close to the hedge community market garden. more...
Lianne Jackson 11 stacking up her pots of dripping. more...
Three year old Elizabeth Mawson drinking her Mawsons Traditional Drink from Bacup. more...
Peppers. more...
Brian Parker from Summerseat with his preserves. more...
Lavender. more...
Blackburn
MOTORISTS were left in rush hour delays today after a crash on the M65. more...
ORGANISERS of the Courtyard Campaign 2 musical festival hope the success of this weekend's event can help put Blackburn on the musical map. more...
ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...
HEALTH watchdogs are set to quiz ambulance chiefs amid concerns over the state of the service's emergency vehicles fleet. more...
A WOMEN'S refuge will be keeping babies warm with a set of handmade quilts donated by a volunteer. more...
BLACKBURN Cathedral will host a special event this weekend for people to remember Princess Diana. more...
A COUNCIL has come underfire for asking bereaved relatives to fix "dangerous" headstones - when neighbouring authorities have carried out the work for free. more...
THE fate of two councillors could shift the balance of political power in Blackburn with Darwen. more...
JOHN Barton showed that age is no barrier where sport is concerned - leading his crown green bowling team to victory at the age of 101! more...
COLLEGE students have been left in uproar after being banned from parking on campus. more...
Blackpool News
A major international health conference is to be held at Blackpool Victoria Hospital next month. more...
The 60th anniversary of production of the classic TVR sports car has been celebrated with the release of a book recalling the history of the famous motor. more...
Police in Blackpool have issued a detailed description of a youth in connection with a serious sexual assault on an 11-year-old girl in the resort's Stanley Park. more...
Bolton News
EAGLE-EYED residents have helped police to smash a cannabis operation. more...
A LECTURER from the University of Bolton has stepped into the debate about the validity of degrees in computer gaming. more...
THE streets of Bolton were awash with colour when jesters, stilt walkers and a Chinese dragon joined a parade through the town. more...
VICTIMS of a gas blast which tore through a Bolton street are still waiting for repairs - two months on. more...
A DISABLED man was trapped in his home for the second time in two weeks following an arson attack. more...
A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...
Charles Topham Group's Merchant's Place development in Bolton town centre is to become home to the town's first independent art gallery, following a deal with Bolton-based art group Neo Artists. more...
SLAVERY in Bolton comes under the spotlight in a new museum trail. more...
REGISTRARS of births, marriages and deaths are to get new employment rights following a campaign led by Bolton South-east MP Dr Brian Iddon. more...
A DRIVER who failed to pay for his fuel at a supermarket petrol station is being urged to come forward to police. more...
A MAN and woman accused of deception had the case against them adjourned at Bolton magistrates after both produced doctors' notes saying they were unfit to attend court. more...
A BOLTON man has been committed to Crown Court to stand trial for possessing drugs with intent to supply. more...
TOWN councillors in Horwich have launched an attack on Bolton planning chiefs, with one claiming they are treated with a "lack of respect." more...
A YEARLY mini-Olympics at Bolton Arena helped raise money for multiple sclerosis sufferers. more...
A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...
Brierfield
Council bosses have no plans to put up bollards to stop parents parking on the footpath outside a school. more...
A site meeting is to be arranged to inspect the maintenance and condition of the Brierfield town centre canopies. more...
A NEW police station will open its doors later this week. more...
THE woman cleared of killing toddler Courtney Shailes has been spared jail after admitting assaulting three young girls. more...
Brookhouse News
ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...
Brunshaw News
AN alcoholic admitted stealing from the same shop twice in a month. more...
Burnley
FIREFIGHTERS battled a shop blaze for an hour and a half on Queen Victoria Road in Burnley this morning. more...
HEALTH watchdogs are set to quiz ambulance chiefs amid concerns over the state of the service's emergency vehicles fleet. more...
THE family and friends of little girl who died from a rare form of cancer gathered together to say farewell to their princess'. more...
A FIRE which ripped through a shop destroying thousands of pounds worth of goods is being investigated as arson. more...
Business Headlines
A COMPANY that started life as a coffin-maker is not taking its future lying down - as it strives to expand as one of the country's most stylish family-owned kitchen and bathroom furniture manufacturers. more...
SMALL businesses who are suffering from the UK's late payment culture have been urged to review their financial procedures. more...
Team spirit is being "destroyed" at work because many people compete with their own colleagues, according to a survey of 2,000 employees, many of whom blamed managers for "playing" staff against one another. more...
A student revolt against HSBC is gathering momentum, with nearly 3,000 joining a National Union of Students campaign on the Facebook internet network over the bank's decision to end interest-free graduate overdrafts. more...
Charles Topham Group's Merchant's Place development in Bolton town centre is to become home to the town's first independent art gallery, following a deal with Bolton-based art group Neo Artists. more...
Charnock Richard News
A monster' lot went under the hammer at a Chorley auction at the weekend. more...
Chorley Cc News
Chorley embark on the FA Cup trail against Warrington Town on Saturday eager to put a disappointing Bank Holiday behind them. more...
Chorley fell to the bottom spot in the 3D Northern Premier League after two defeats away to Preston and at home to Darwen over the holiday weekend although they will take heart from promising displays by several of the club's younger players
They must have been hopeful of victory at Preston on Saturday after restricting the home side to 167 after their 50 overs with young bowlers Sam Sweeney, Nigel Eastham and Keiron McCullagh each taking two wickets. more...
Chorley Fc Match Reports
Chorley suffered their first defeat after four games of a promising season, after paying the price for failing to cash in on early chances against a physically strong Woodley side. more...
Chorley News
Chorley's markets have been given a real new look to take them into the future. more...
Schools in Chorley have been celebrating after recording some of their best ever GCSE results. more...
Organisers of a cash-strapped family support charity raised their glasses this week in celebration of a most welcome windfall. more...
A monster' lot went under the hammer at a Chorley auction at the weekend. more...
Schools in Chorley are celebrating after recording some of their best ever GCSE results. more...
The blind victim of a callous conman who robbed her of £60 -which she intended to use to pay her gas bill - said a big thank you to a kind hearted mystery man this week. more...
A local showbiz agent takes to the TV screens as a celebrity guest on BBC 2's new game show, Identity, hosted by Donny Osmond. more...
The funeral of a popular Chorley policeman, who collapsed and died at home aged just 40, took place yesterday (Tuesday). more...
Chorley's longest-serving landlord is back in business and pledging to launch an exciting new music and live sport venue for the town. more...
Chorley Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society won seven awards at the regional National Operatic and Dramatic Association awards at The Royal Clifton Hotel, Southport. more...
Clarets News
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill is set to play his big guns for tonight's Carling Cup clash against Oldham Athletic. more...
BURNLEY Football Club has launched a special Carling Cup ticket offer, and it's not too late to take advantage for tonight's game. more...
Clarets Reports
BURNLEY go into half time level despite a number of opportunities to take the lead against Oldham at Turf Moor. more...
GOALS from strikers Andy Gray, Robbie Blake and Ade Akinbiyi were enough to send the Clarets through to the third round of the Carling Cup. more...
Colne
THIS year’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival has been hailed a success – with many gigs selling out. more...
Colne Blues Festival Photos
Eddie Martin. more...
Deitre Farr more...
Kyla Brox more...
Kyla Brox more...
Rod Smith from the SwampNobs more...
Ian Parker. more...
Richie Milton more...
Blues fan Mark Bevis from Burnley more...
Aynsley Lister more...
Aynsley Lister and Ian Parker more...
Crowds gather outside to enjoy a beer. more...
Richie Milton more...
Luther Grosvenor Band. more...
The Luther Grosvenor Band. more...
Geno Washington more...
Competitions
After another wet and windy summer in Manchester, things are finally hotting up this month with someone special all the way from LA. more...
Cricket Round-Up
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
Darwen
THREE fire appliances were called to Mayfield Flats, Bolton Road, Darwen, in the early hours of this morning. more...
Police are appealing for information on a couple who stole £80 from a Darwen trader in Crystal Rods n' Sods. more...
HEALTH watchdogs are set to quiz ambulance chiefs amid concerns over the state of the service's emergency vehicles fleet. more...
THE fate of two councillors could shift the balance of political power in Blackburn with Darwen. more...
A FAMILY business is closing down after 88 years - and bosses are blaming roadworks and a new one-way system. more...
A CORONER has warned that people who use drugs are playing Russian roulette' after the death of a 33-year-old man from a heroin overdose. more...
Education
PUPILS will be learning how to stay safe on the county's roads when they start back at school next month. more...
ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...
Education News
COMPREHENSIVE education celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and has been at the centre of controversy since its introduction. Wes Wright looks at its history. more...
England And Lancashire Updates
CRICKET: Lancashire's bowlers made a promising start to their County Championship match against Kent at Canterbury yesterday. more...
Euxton News
Yarrow Valley County Park's annual woodlands day on Sunday, August 26, attracted bumper crowds. more...
Farnworth
ROAD resurfacing near the Royal Bolton Hospital has been completed. more...
Fashion First: Breaking News From The Catwalk
SIXTIES print designer Celia Birtwell and British designer of the year Giles Deacon are about to do battle on the high street. Careful, it could get messy. more...
Gcse Results Round-Up 2007
This is a new version of the results, correcting the original results list sent to us by the school. more...
Gig Guide
MIKE Quinn, former lead guitarist in 1960s band Freddie and the Dreamers, is appearing in Burnley on September 1. more...
Gig Reviews
THIS year’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival has been hailed a success – with many gigs selling out. more...
ORGANISERS of the Courtyard Campaign 2 musical festival hope the success of this weekend's event can help put Blackburn on the musical map. more...
Grassroots Sport
SARAH Tomlinson is chasing her American dream after clinching a football scholarship at a top university. more...
THREE talented cricketers have been picked for Lancashire Under 19s' first ever tour to South Africa - and two of them are just 14-years-old! more...
MATTHEW Honey served up a double treat in the annual Marsden Building Society Burnley and District Tennis League Knockout finals. more...
THE annual Blackburn with Darwen Council pre-season football tournament was all about numbers - and it all added up! more...
SNOOKER ace George Holden insists he isn't potty for giving away his trophy collection to keep kids off the street! more...
CLITHEROE Hockey club were in devastating form at the Brookfields open held at Leyland Motors to continue their winning streak. more...
ONE of swimmings most respected and dedicated coaches has died after a short and sudden illness. more...
FRIENDS, family and football fans joined forces to take part in a tournament in memory of a teenager who sadly died last year. more...
BRIAN Duncan has retained his Alex Classic title after a nail-biting victory over Matt Gillies. more...
THE Place family from Blackburn are the treble tops at darts. more...
Great Harwood
A MAN has been arrested after a drugs raid by police at a house in Great Harwood. more...
Police hunting thieves who broke into the home of an elderly woman just hours after her husband died have carried out a finger-tip search of the area. more...
Health
HEALTH watchdogs are set to quiz ambulance chiefs amid concerns over the state of the service's emergency vehicles fleet. more...
Health News
A SERIES of symbols are being introduced to help medical staff communicate with patients in Leigh. more...
Helmshore
HELMSHORE Primary School will celebrate its centenary next year with a major refurbishment. more...
Hoddlesden News
HODDLESDEN Post Office is set for a new look and better access for the disabled. more...
Horwich
FREE cards outlining the signs and symptoms of meningitis are being made available at the Focus DIY store in Horwich. more...
A MAN and woman accused of deception had the case against them adjourned at Bolton magistrates after both produced doctors' notes saying they were unfit to attend court. more...
John Myles Column
No football side, no matter who they are, can be brilliant all the time. more...
Kevin Gallacher
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes today hit out at Robin Van Persie after the Arsenal striker launched a fresh attack on Rovers for their physical style. more...
Lancashire
Lancashire businesses celebrated investing £11.5 million into education over the last year. more...
LANCASHIRE Wildlife Trust has received £2,000 from the Premier League as part of it community programme Creating Chances. more...
Lancashire News
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
Lancs Theatre
THE first major UK stage production featuring Hergé’s legendary cartoon hero Tintin is visiting Salford from August 29 to September 1. more...
Laneshawbridge News
VILLAGERS have been called on to pull together to keep a chapel open. more...
Latest Sport
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
CASTLE Building Services lifted the Dixon Shield after a hotly contested final with The Grapes A. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
Leigh Headlines
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...
Letters
I MUST point out inconsistencies in Mike Madigan's opinions (LT, August 21). more...
WE, the councillors who courted popularity according to Mike Madigan did our homework before making promises to the electorate. more...
RE Shuiab Khan's comments on disabled parking (LT August 17). more...
I WONDER what it is that prompts some readers to write letters to our local paper; I see them as very interesting, and of a wide variety. There are the ones that praise other contributors and facilities; those that are informative and topical. more...
The answer to dealing with alcohol and anti-social behaviour is for our councils and their partners to do what they list as objectives in their Community Strategies as the priority they claim to be. more...
I couldn't agree more with Tracy Hurst's letter about inconsiderate drivers. more...
Little Harwood News
JOHN Barton showed that age is no barrier where sport is concerned - leading his crown green bowling team to victory at the age of 101! more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
Local Sports Updates
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
SLAVERY in Bolton comes under the spotlight in a new museum trail. more...
Lower Darwen News
ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...
Margo
FORCE-fed acceptance! Strong words, I know, but I feel that's the way we're being governed. more...
More Sports News
DARTS fans are set for a real treat on September 13 as the legendary Phil "The Power" Taylor performs an exhibition match at Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex, Langho. more...
Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw is to stand down. more...
Lee Hughes claimed the shame of causing death by dangerous driving will stay with him for the rest of his life after being unveiled as an Oldham player. more...
Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw is to stand down. more...
Nelson
A PART-TIME taxi driver has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage passenger. more...
News
A tribunal is set to rule on whether a white police officer was passed over for promotion in favour of an Asian colleague. more...
A yob who terrorised his next door neigh-bours with racist abuse has been sent into custody for nine months. more...
A terrified family feared they would be murdered by a gang of armed robbers who held them hostage while ransacking cash and gold. more...
News Round-Up
A LITERARY and music festival is being held at Turton Tower in a bid to save the historic building from closure. more...
A DISABLED man was trapped in his home for the second time in two weeks following an arson attack. more...
VICTIMS of a gas blast which tore through a Bolton street are still waiting for repairs - two months on. more...
A DRIVER who failed to pay for his fuel at a supermarket petrol station is being urged to come forward to police. more...
Other Event
DARTS fans are set for a real treat on September 13 as the legendary Phil "The Power" Taylor performs an exhibition match at Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex, Langho. more...
PENDLE'S four day walking festival gets underway on August 31. more...
Pne News
Derek Shaw has announced he is standing down as Preston North End chairman - but denied the decision was prompted by fans spitting on his car.
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Poems
By Sheila Brennan. more...
Preston News
Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw is to stand down. more...
Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw is to stand down. more...
Ramsbottom
A TEDDY bears picnic took place at Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom, yesterday. more...
Reedley News
PLANS have been submitted for redevelop-ment of Lucas Sports Ground, Colne Road, Reedley. more...
DEVELOPERS are set to do battle with the government again over fields left derelict for 13 years. more...
Rossendale News
A GARDENING consortium which has played a major part in brightening up Rossendale is planning on expanding. more...
Rovers News
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes believes Roque Santa Cruz and Benni McCarthy are BOTH capable of scoring 20 goals this season. more...
BLACKBURN Rovers' Unders 18s slipped to a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of a rampant Aston Villa. more...
ROVERS boss Mark Hughes has paid tribute to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who announced his retirement today due to injury. more...
Sport From Around The Area
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
Sporting Highlights
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...
Stephen Cummings
Every once in a while there comes a totally unexpected and wholly unwanted bolt out of the blue. more...
Stephen Lowe
THERE are some things that split opinion right down the middle at the Fraser Eagle Stadium; the drum for a start. more...
Tennis Round-Up
BOLTON tennis ace, George Morgan, has strengthened his position as Britain's best 14-year-old. more...
Theatre
TICKETS are now on sale for Burnley Garrick Club's next production from September 26 to 29 - the popular Willy Russell play Blood Brothers. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
GARY Lineker hopes to score in the final minute of the new season announced by Farnworth Little Theatre. more...
Bolton Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has lined up music, From Russia With Love. more...
The musical Fletcher sisters are staging a summer serenade at Bolton School Arts Centre on Friday to raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Tv Reviews
WITHOUT wishing to get too scatalogical, I never thought effluence could be so interesting. more...
Wanderers News
SAMMY Lee is gearing up for a last-ditch plunge into the transfer market. more...
Here are the answer's to Mark Bullock's Premier Quiz online last Saturday. more...
WANDERERS want their fans to turn out in style to the Reebok's 10th birthday party. more...
We Say
BOLTON council, usually the target of brickbats, finally deserves a bouquet. more...
POLICE in Liverpool initially met a wall of silence over the death of 11-year-old Rhys Jones. more...
COMPREHENSIVE education celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and has been at the centre of controversy since its introduction. Wes Wright looks at its history. more...
Teenagers who have achieved five good GCSEs can expect to earn an extra £2,260 per year when they start work, according to new research. more...
Westhoughton
THE Westhoughton with Chew Moor Area Forum will meet on Tuesday, September 4. The meeting will take place at Westhoughton High School, in Bolton Road, from 7pm. more...
EAGLE-EYED residents have helped police to smash a cannabis operation. more...
Whalley
THE ex-boyfriend of a former Whalley barmaid who was found dead in Australia has been remanded in custody. more...
A GROUP of volunteers who help to keep one of Lancashire's best-loved places in good shape are calling for volunteers. more...
Wheelton News
EMERGENCY services were called to a weaving mill after a worker trapped her arm in machinery. more...
Wigan News
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...
You Say
I was going to work recently and the 225 bus came early so I missed it. As it comes every 30 miniutes, I had to wait until 10.58am for a bus, so I was late for work. more...
AFTER reading the letter "Yet another case of not in my back yard?"(August 24) I felt I should write a reply. more...
DURING the immediate post war years, we had capital punishment for murder and there was corporal punishment in schools. On the Isle of Man, the birch was still used. more...
There was no mention in the article "Memories of steamy nights on dance trains" (August 23) about the song written by two song writers from Bolton, the late Jimmy Smith and Howard Broadbent. more...
LAST December, the Westhoughton Local History Group presented Westhoughton Library with five large files and card index containing personal data of the victims who lost their lives in the Hulton Colliery (Pretoria Pit) disaster of December 21 1910. more...
I would just like to comment on the statement made by Cllr Frank White in The Bolton News of August 24, in response to Residential Care Workers balloting for strike action to defend their sleep-in' payments. more...
I have to respond to the comments made by pub landlord Darren Miller of the Flying Flute, Bolton, in The Bolton News recently, in response to the article written about Nick Hogan being taken to court. more...
Your Corporation Park News
This brilliant local band, is at present doing the rounds of our area, playing acoustics and vocal, you can catch Lo Classics, Greg, Howard & Dylan, doing cover versions of all your favourite 'classics' ie Beatles, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens to mention but a few, at The Prince of Wales, Montague St on Sat 25th Aug, then a week later on Sat 1st Sept at The Fox & Grapes, Preston New Rd, keep a look out on the pubs display boards for future gigs, they really are worth a listen, give our local lads some support just by coming to see them. more...
There is a regular monthly meeting of Mediums at The Fox & Grapes Hotel, Preston New Rd, the first Thursday of every month (next meeting 6th Sept) you can meet different Mediums / Spiritualists / Psychics, in the private function room, shows start at 8pm and for £7.50 you get a good 3 hours of emotional, funny, sometimes hilarious messages and guidance from your loved ones and sometimes un-loved ones past, all this and your supper too! all profits go to The Pathways of Light Church, Darwen. more...
Your Eccleshill News
The fun day was a great success again. more...
Your Haslingden News
It seems like only yesterday that Brian and Betty Crane took over the Farmers Glory in Roundhill Road, Haslingden but for fifteen years they have been running their ever popular folk evenings. more...
Your Rishton News
Julie celebrated her Birthday in style at the weekend, she is 39years old, so if you saw someone walking in a funny way, you now know why!! more...
Asian Image News
A terrified family feared they would be murdered by a gang of armed robbers who held them hostage while ransacking cash and gold.
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Bury Times Sport
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level.
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Chorley Citizen News
Schools in Chorley are celebrating after recording some of their best ever GCSE results.
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The blind victim of a callous conman who robbed her of £60 -which she intended to use to pay her gas bill - said a big thank you to a kind hearted mystery man this week.
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A local showbiz agent takes to the TV screens as a celebrity guest on BBC 2's new game show, Identity, hosted by Donny Osmond.
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The funeral of a popular Chorley policeman, who collapsed and died at home aged just 40, took place yesterday (Tuesday).
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Chorley's longest-serving landlord is back in business and pledging to launch an exciting new music and live sport venue for the town.
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Chorley Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society won seven awards at the regional National Operatic and Dramatic Association awards at The Royal Clifton Hotel, Southport.
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Schools in Chorley have been celebrating after recording some of their best ever GCSE results.
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Organisers of a cash-strapped family support charity raised their glasses this week in celebration of a most welcome windfall.
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A monster' lot went under the hammer at a Chorley auction at the weekend.
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Chorley embark on the FA Cup trail against Warrington Town on Saturday eager to put a disappointing Bank Holiday behind them.
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Chorley fell to the bottom spot in the 3D Northern Premier League after two defeats away to Preston and at home to Darwen over the holiday weekend although they will take heart from promising displays by several of the club's younger players
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Chorley's markets have been given a real new look to take them into the future.
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Chorley Citizen Sport
Chorley suffered their first defeat after four games of a promising season, after paying the price for failing to cash in on early chances against a physically strong Woodley side.
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Lancashire Telegraph Education
ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits.
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PUPILS will be learning how to stay safe on the county's roads when they start back at school next month.
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Lancashire Telegraph Letters
I MUST point out inconsistencies in Mike Madigan's opinions (LT, August 21).
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WE, the councillors who courted popularity according to Mike Madigan did our homework before making promises to the electorate.
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RE Shuiab Khan's comments on disabled parking (LT August 17).
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I WONDER what it is that prompts some readers to write letters to our local paper; I see them as very interesting, and of a wide variety. There are the ones that praise other contributors and facilities; those that are informative and topical.
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Among the glory of a bluebell wood,
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Lancashire Telegraph News
A GARDENING consortium which has played a major part in brightening up Rossendale is planning on expanding.
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Lancashire Telegraph Sport
DARTS fans are set for a real treat on September 13 as the legendary Phil "The Power" Taylor performs an exhibition match at Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex, Langho.
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Lee Hughes claimed the shame of causing death by dangerous driving will stay with him for the rest of his life after being unveiled as an Oldham player.
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Leigh Journal News
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick.
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A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital.
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Leigh Journal Sport
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level.
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Prestwich And Whitefield Guide Sport
The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level.
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The Bolton News Business
A COMPANY that started life as a coffin-maker is not taking its future lying down - as it strives to expand as one of the country's most stylish family-owned kitchen and bathroom furniture manufacturers.
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SMALL businesses who are suffering from the UK's late payment culture have been urged to review their financial procedures.
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Team spirit is being "destroyed" at work because many people compete with their own colleagues, according to a survey of 2,000 employees, many of whom blamed managers for "playing" staff against one another.
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A student revolt against HSBC is gathering momentum, with nearly 3,000 joining a National Union of Students campaign on the Facebook internet network over the bank's decision to end interest-free graduate overdrafts.
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The Bolton News News
THOUGH comprehensive education celebrates its 40th anniversary nationally this year it is only 25 years since its introduction here in Bolton.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick.
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A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital.
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SLAVERY in Bolton comes under the spotlight in a new museum trail.
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Charles Topham Group's Merchant's Place development in Bolton town centre is to become home to the town's first independent art gallery, following a deal with Bolton-based art group Neo Artists.
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A DRIVER who failed to pay for his fuel at a supermarket petrol station is being urged to come forward to police.
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A BOLTON man has been committed to Crown Court to stand trial for possessing drugs with intent to supply.
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TOWN councillors in Horwich have launched an attack on Bolton planning chiefs, with one claiming they are treated with a "lack of respect."
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A YEARLY mini-Olympics at Bolton Arena helped raise money for multiple sclerosis sufferers.
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EAGLE-EYED residents have helped police to smash a cannabis operation.
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A LECTURER from the University of Bolton has stepped into the debate about the validity of degrees in computer gaming.
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THE streets of Bolton were awash with colour when jesters, stilt walkers and a Chinese dragon joined a parade through the town.
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VICTIMS of a gas blast which tore through a Bolton street are still waiting for repairs - two months on.
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A SERIES of symbols are being introduced to help medical staff communicate with patients in Leigh.
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A DISABLED man was trapped in his home for the second time in two weeks following an arson attack.
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The Bolton News Sport
CASTLE Building Services lifted the Dixon Shield after a hotly contested final with The Grapes A.
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The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level.
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