Stories for 29 August 2007
10 Years At The Reebok Remembered
Wanderers will celebrate the Reebok's 10th birthday with a repeat of their fixture against Everton. Here Gary Speed, who played for Everton on that day, looks back on the game's big talking point. more...
Did you go to the first Bolton Wanderers match at the Reebok against Everton? more...
Wanderers will celebrate the Reebok's 10th birthday with a repeat of their fixture against Everton. Here Gary Speed, who played for Everton on that day, looks back on the game's big talking point. more...
Did you go to the first Bolton Wanderers match at the Reebok against Everton? more...
Accrington
A DISABLED dancer has made his first appearance as a "Crippendale" stripper with a performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. more...
A BACKLOG of court cases is expected at East Lancashire's magistrates courts following a 24-hour strike by prison officers. more...
A CONTROVERSIAL fence that could 'make a school look like a young offenders' institute' has been given planning approval. more...
Andy Payton
THE options for a central defensive partnership make for a selection headache, but I don't think Steve Cotterill could go wrong with any of the combinations at his disposal. more...
Angela Kelly
TEN years after the death of Princess Diana her sons Princes William and Harry will lead what is bound to be a moving memorial service in her honour on Friday. more...
IT'S absolutely right that the Royal Bolton Hospital is to become a new baby super-centre. more...
THE boss of the London company now helping a Bolton organisation change the lives of violent youngsters believes that the rise in people carrying knives is down to fear. more...
THIS week the controversial skatepark in Bolton town centre was officially opened. more...
SPEAKING totally non-politically, London barrister Yasmin Qureshi, pictured, has a tough time ahead of her. more...
IF footballer Ivan Campo, pictured, finally leaves Bolton for Spain we'll miss him. more...
Athletics
In-form Katie Ingram is £500 richer after winning the women's race at the Mizuno Uphill Mile. more...
Bacup Borough
Bacup, looking for their first win of the season, will be without seven first team regulars for the visit of Silsden tonight. more...
Bands In Profile
NEW band Drama will be playing J2's Indiependent night on Thursday, September 13. more...
MANCHESTER trio Fury UK have cancelled their gig at the Soundhouse. more...
A MUSIC, literature and poetry festival will take place at Turton Tower as part of a campaign to save the historic building from possible ruination. more...
UNKLE are making a second, yet still rare, return to the live circuit this November with a date at the Manchester Academy. more...
DAVID Gray will tour the UK in November in support of his first ever Greatest Hits album. more...
SEATTLE'S Minus The Bear will release their third full-length album, Planet Of Ice, through Undergroove on September 10 with a headline tour in December. more...
A CHARITY event at the Soundhouse on September 22 will raise money for struggling musicians. more...
Barnoldswick
TWO East Lancashire bands are hoping to make a step into the big time after winning their way through to the finals of a national music competition. more...
Barrow News
A CAR was damaged today after a portable toilet fell off a trailer on the A59 near Barrow. more...
Belmont News
Residents in Turton, Edgworth and Belmont have created a community directory containing information on local clubs, societies and groups in the area. more...
Blackburn
A BACKLOG of court cases is expected at East Lancashire's magistrates courts following a 24-hour strike by prison officers. more...
A WOMAN accused of murdering her East Lancashire boyfriend in Thailand will face trial in October, an inquest was told. more...
A FORMER Navy chef has recalled how he helped mark a major landmark in Princess Diana's life ahead of the 10th anniversary of her death. more...
A COUNCILLOR has been told he faces jail after admitting a £3,000 benefit fraud. more...
A COUPLE had to be cut free from their vehicle after it crashed into a wall near a busy junction. more...
Blackpool News
A man has been arrested over the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in a Blackpool park last week. more...
Meet Blackpool's own Spidermen. Dave Hulme and Paul Hulley have been busy making sure all 10,000 of the Tower's lightbulbs are in working order for Friday's big Illuminations switch-on. more...
A pensioner has died after being hit by a car in a horror accident in Blackpool this morning. more...
Bobby the donkey is braying with pride after being voted a winner in a national competition. more...
Licensees are being warned about selling booze to underage drinkers in Blackpool. more...
A newly-discovered Lowry painting depicting a 1930's fairground scene has been identified as Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. more...
After a summer of rain, rain, and a bit more rain, the sun has started shining in Blackpool, and visitors have at last started flocking to the resort. more...
Bolton News
BOLTON'S got talent - and we aim to prove it with a fantastic competition to unearth some of the town's stars of tomorrow. more...
A SHOPLIFTER who wanted to "treat" himself to a bag of heroin for his 40th birthday stole 19 pairs of socks to help pay for his present. more...
A YOUNG man accused of abducting a child and taking an indecent photograph of a child is due to have his case sent to Bolton Crown Court. more...
BOLTON magistrates have adjourned the case of a man accused of possessing indecent photographs of children until a committal hearing can be held on September 11 to send the case to Bolton Crown Court. more...
JEWELLERY worth almost £10,000 has been reported stolen in two separate burglaries. more...
ARTISTIC and sporty pupils have been busy creating their own fun this summer. more...
A GRASS snake caused mass panic at a plumbers' merchant. more...
IT IS copied by comedy fans the world over. Now Bolton comedian Peter Kay's "Garlic bread" catchphrase has found literary approval. more...
A HUSBAND beat his friend to death after discovering the man was having an affair with his wife, a court heard. more...
BOXING sensation Amir Khan has launched this year's BBC 2007 Sports Unsung Hero awards. more...
A HUNGARIAN man and woman accused of people trafficking and inciting and controlling prostitution have been sent to Bolton Crown Court. more...
GREATER Manchester's tram system is back on track after the Altrincham line was officially reopened yesterday. more...
A PETROL bomb was thrown at a house in Westhoughton on Monday night. more...
FRAUDSTERS using fake passes to get free travel on buses across Bolton have been trapped in a sting by British Transport Police. more...
FIREFIGHTERS spent sixty minutes tackling a car blaze in the early hours of today. more...
YOUNG Caitlyn Knowles had her collar felt by an old fashioned Peeler at a fun day in Hall i'th' Wood. more...
A MAN was taken to hospital suffering burns to his hands after the candle he had lit set fire to his bedsit. more...
A PENSIONER who has spent £200 clearing-up after fly-tippers is calling on the council to take action. more...
A FLY-tipper has been prosecuted after an estate agent employed him to dump rubbish illegally. more...
HARD work certainly paid off for these gardeners who have scooped prizes in a popular competition. more...
A CHARITY is appealing for help from mums who may have a few hours on their hands when their children are back at school. more...
HUNDREDS of cricket fans flocked to a fun day. more...
A CAR dealership is set to be demolished and replaced by homes and shops. more...
PLANS for a new housing estate in Heaton have been renewed as a guide dog training centre presses ahead with proposals to move to a state-of-the-art complex. more...
Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week. more...
About 6,000 people have signed up to have more say in the way Royal Bolton Hospital is run - and now health bosses are preparing to select its governors. more...
A SOLDIER from Bolton has told how his first operational tour is "pushing him to extremes". more...
Doctor Who fans got the chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Tardis and raise cash for Christie's at the same time. more...
TEENAGERS have been enjoying a summer of fun as part of a pioneering youth project. more...
A PLAY looking at Bolton's slave trade is to be performed as the town marks the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. more...
Did you go to the first Bolton Wanderers match at the Reebok against Everton? more...
AN ANGRY pensioner claims binmen are creating a mess in her street - by ripping sacks from bin lids and throwing them on the floor. more...
A BIKE-riding thief snatched a satellite navigation system from a car which was at a standstill in traffic. more...
PLANS for a new cricket ground and modern pavilion have been unveiled. more...
PLANS to cover cigarette packages with graphic images of diseased lungs have been welcomed by health bosses in Bolton. more...
DETECTIVES are stepping up the hunt for a suspected rapist who has been on the run for more than six years. more...
A MAN was found hanged at a house in Deane this morning. more...
Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week. more...
GREATER Manchester's tram system is back on track after the Altrincham line was officially reopened yesterday. more...
Doctor Who fans got the chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Tardis and raise cash for Christie's at the same time. more...
Did you go to the first Bolton Wanderers match at the Reebok against Everton? more...
Bolton'S Got Talent: News Round-Up
BOLTON'S got talent - and we aim to prove it with a fantastic competition to unearth some of the town's stars of tomorrow. more...
Brierfield
POLICE arrested three supected drug dealers in raids this morning. more...
The saga of whether to provide off-road parking along a stretch of Halifax Road in Brierfield looks set to rumble on. more...
POLICE have issued a zero tolerance warning to drug dealers after five people were arrested in dawn raids. more...
Burnley
A BACKLOG of court cases is expected at East Lancashire's magistrates courts following a 24-hour strike by prison officers. more...
A SCHEME has been launched to encourage Burnley residents to use the sun for up to half their household's hot water needs, to save money on fuel bills, and reduce their carbon footprint. more...
A ROYAL Air Force crew member from Burnley is in line for a national lifesavers award after helping to rescue a seriously injured climber from Snowdonia. more...
BURNLEY General Hospital has suffered a fresh blow after health chiefs revealed two medical wards are being transferred to Blackburn. more...
Bury News
DRUNKEN yobs pelted police officers with bottles and cigarettes as they investigated reports of an assault in Bury town centre. more...
FIRE chiefs are urging residents to replace worn-out deep fat fryers. more...
HOUSING chiefs closed down a doss house that was being used by drug users in Tottington. more...
SMOKERS will have more places to light up after town planners granted permission for smoking shelters at pubs across the borough. more...
A CHILDREN'S charity needs your help at a sponsored bike ride, but before the very thought of cycling 100 miles makes you feel tired, don't panic - you won't have to move an inch. more...
CHARITIES throughout Bury could get a cash boost, courtesy of a major charitable trust which has already funded four local organisations to the tune of £25,700
They can now apply for grants from the Gannett Foundation. more...
OLDER Bury residents were given a practical opportunity to explore healthy eating - by literally "picking" their own fruit favourites themselves! more...
FAMILY and friends of a woman who died of skin cancer three years ago jumped in at the deep end, raising £3,000 with a 24-hour sponsored swim. more...
A 21-YEAR-OLD Bury man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, racially aggravated common assault and a public order offence. more...
SHOPPERS, visitors and traders have been assured that it is "business as usual" in Bury despite huge changes taking place. more...
Business
Nominations are now open for the ABF Tiger Awards to be held at this year's Asian Business Federation (ABF) Annual Dinner. more...
Business Headlines
BUSINESSES are to be offered a bespoke range of management and leadership courses from specialist training provider Alliance Learning. more...
Car hire firm Avis Europe boosted recovery hopes yesterday after half-year losses narrowed and trading picked up in the key summer period. more...
The number of people taking out a mortgage to buy a house fell slightly in July in a further sign that the property market may be cooling. more...
BOLTON based Waring and Co Solicitors are reminding businesses about forthcoming changes to annual leave legislation. more...
Bonuses in the City have increased by almost a third this year, taking them to a record £14 billion. more...
A FAMILY finance firm has become one of the first in the UK to be awarded a new industry gold standard. more...
Caroline Dutton
IS it really that time of year again? I don't want to believe it, and yet all the signs are pointing to it: harassed-looking mums dragging gaggles of children around department stores, grabbing grey pleated skirts, queues in Marks & Spencer, nights drawing in by half eight. more...
I WAS shocked and saddened to learn that the young woman attacked while walking through the park with her boyfriend has died. more...
Clarets News
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill praised a hat-trick of goals for his strikers after the Clarets earned a 3-0 win over Oldham Athletic in the Carling Cup second round last night. more...
ALBANIAN international Besart Berisha could be sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury. more...
BURNLEY Reserves are in action tonight for their first home game of the new Pontins League season. more...
Clarets Reports
ANDY Gray felt the end of last season had come too soon given the kind of goalscoring form he found himself in during April. more...
Clitheroe
A MOTORIST was killed in a crash on the A59 last night. more...
A JUNCTION where a motorist died this week is in line for traffic calming measures in a bid to improve safety, it has been revealed. more...
Colne
Pendle MP Gordon Prentice will meet Boundary Mill boss Richard Bannister on Thursday to discuss concerns over construction of the new store at Vivary Way. more...
Colne Fc
Mick Rosser scored the only goal of the game in a tight encounter at the Holt House Stadium last night. more...
Condolence
MARGARET Yates has been described by former colleagues as an "inspirational person". more...
Cricket Round-Up
DEFEAT could not spoil a dream appearance at Lord's for Bolton cricketers Jason Whittaker and Adam Syddall. more...
Darwen
ECCLESHILL Parish Council raised £425 through a community fun day at Eccleshill Gardens. more...
A CHARITY for homeless young people has annouced plans to develop its services in Darwen after receiving a £22,000 cash boost. more...
Edgworth News
Residents in Turton, Edgworth and Belmont have created a community directory containing information on local clubs, societies and groups in the area. more...
Farnworth
A SOLDIER from Bolton has told how his first operational tour is "pushing him to extremes". more...
Fulwood News
A Fulwood pub is getting ready to raise a glass to the Royal toast - by stocking Prince Charles' new beer. more...
Fylde Rufc
Fylde start the new season with the most attractive yet difficult of all challenges when they welcome promotion favourites Tynedale to the Woodlands on Saturday (ko 3pm). more...
Great Harwood
A DISABLED dancer has made his first appearance as a "Crippendale" stripper with a performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. more...
Health News
SMOKERS could struggle to get a date in Bolton, a survey has revealed. more...
Horwich
HORWICH carnival royalty have been given a grant to visit a twin town. more...
CHILDREN released balloons to raise money for charity. more...
PLANS for a pitch maintenance building at Bolton Wanderers football academy have hit a hitch. more...
Lammack News
A FORMER nursing chief and charity worker has drowned in a holiday boating accident. more...
MARGARET Yates has been described by former colleagues as an "inspirational person". more...
Lancashire
A police campaign is offering safety advice to prevent attacks on revellers in Lancashire. more...
DRIVERS have been given advice on staying awake behind the wheel from pyjama-clad council workers. more...
SHOCKING new figures have revealed that one in four teens in the area get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs. more...
ONE in five primary pupils making their way back to school in cars will be put at risk by incorrectly fitted child seats, a survey has found. more...
Lancashire Ccc
Matthew Walker's second championship hundred of the summer frustrated Lancashire's title-chasing ambitions at Canterbury. more...
Latest Sport
DEFEAT could not spoil a dream appearance at Lord's for Bolton cricketers Jason Whittaker and Adam Syddall. more...
TWENTY Horwich RMI Harrier juniors took part in the recent Wigan Open track and Field meeting, winning a terrific 19 medals and producing a host of best performances. more...
BRIAN Hall jumped another personal best and Tom Lancashire ended his season with a sub-four minute mile at Crystal Palace last weekend. more...
FOLLOWING the success of their junior initiative Breightmet are now trying to get more ladies on board. more...
NICK Jackson, aged 15, from Old Links won the BGA Junior Open at Regent Park on Tuesday with an excellent 65 nett. A card play-off split him from Alex Simm from Hindley and Chris Lloyd of Regent Park all with 65 nett. more...
Leigh Headlines
Doctor Who fans got the chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Tardis and raise cash for Christie's at the same time. more...
LEIGH Miners finished on top in a high-scoring try-fest that brought 14 quality tries in front of a huge derby crowd at Twist Lane. more...
PUPILS at a Tyldesley school are to have a longer holiday than expected - thanks to the summer rain. more...
THOUSANDS of homes were without power after arsonists destroyed an electricity substation next to a derelict factory. more...
LIKE a vigilante Mary Poppins, the victim of a would-be robber bravely fought off the thug with her brolly - and it was all captured on CCTV. more...
Doctor Who fans got the chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Tardis and raise cash for Christie's at the same time. more...
Letters
I ACCUSE Blackburn Cemetery bosses of an act of vandalism on my late husband's memorial headstone. more...
The furore over the allowances and expenses paid to politicians is a diversion from the real issue. more...
ARE there any descendants still in Blackburn from the following:
James Lang (b 1823, d 1887) and his wife Margaret Lang nee Eccles (b 1821, died 1907)? more...
Leyland News
An ex-tenant, who was evicted from her home after causing misery for the local community, has now been told to stay away from the estate in Leyland or risk getting arrested. more...
A councillor has called for an investigation after a Thai woman was told she would have to wait a week to report details of a theft. more...
Manchester News
GREATER Manchester's tram system is back on track after the Altrincham line was officially reopened yesterday. more...
GREATER Manchester's tram system is back on track after the Altrincham line was officially reopened yesterday. more...
Match Reports
Blackpool win 7-6 on penalties.
Blackpool progressed to the third round of the Carling Cup last night after knocking out Premiership opposition Derby away from home. more...
News
It is time for the council to take action says a pensioner who has spent £200 clearing-up after fly-tippers. more...
A girl who was knocked down by a motorcycle as she played with friends is still critically ill in hospital. more...
News Round-Up
JEWELLERY worth almost £10,000 has been reported stolen in two separate burglaries. more...
JEWELLERY worth almost £10,000 has been reported stolen in two separate burglaries. more...
A HUSBAND beat his friend to death after discovering the man was having an affair with his wife, a court heard. more...
PLANS for a new housing estate in Heaton have been renewed as a guide dog training centre presses ahead with proposals to move to a state-of-the-art complex. more...
Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week. more...
FOUR garages will be demolished and replaced by a new home in a scheme which will raise funds to refurbish communal areas of an apartment complex. more...
Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week. more...
On This Day
10 years ago
EDUCATION bosses in Lancashire were rushing through a package of bids for millions in Government grants to help repair crumbling schools. more...
Padiham News
A MAN from Padiham is critically ill after a motorcycle crash in North Yorkshire. more...
Poems
By Pat Preece. more...
By Maureen Noonan. more...
Preston News
More than 150 prison officers in Preston walked out this morning as part of a nationwide strike. more...
Local youngsters will be showing off their dance moves at Preston's Charter Theatre today, (August 30). more...
A Preston councillor is proposing a return to council housing just two years after the city council transferred its entire stock to a housing association. more...
A former councillor who dedicated 42 years to serving the people of Preston is to become an honorary alderman of the city. more...
More than 150 prison officers in Preston walked out yesterday morning as part of a nationwide strike. more...
A Preston bingo caller is hoping his numbers come up as he competes to be the best in the business. more...
One of the world's top Elvis tribute acts has hit out at Preston North End's decision to axe The King from the pre-match playlist. more...
A man from Preston who is alleged to have attended a dog fight is set to face magistrates next week. more...
Reedley News
DOG kennels look set to be allowed to stay open, despite complaints from neighbours and parish councillors. more...
Ribblesdale League
WHALLEY put in a disciplined performance with bat and ball to lift the Ribblesdale League's 20/20 Cup. more...
Rishton
Single female looking for love? Got a cat or three? According to a new survey it’s best to keep quiet about your pets if you want romance. more...
Rossendale News
ROSSENDALE residents are urged to nominate their favourite place in the Valley. more...
Rovers News
Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes is not expecting to do any significant business in the transfer market - either in or out - before the window closes at midnight on Friday. more...
MARK Hughes insists Tugay still has a big part to play for Blackburn Rovers - despite the fact he has not played a single minute in the Premiership so far this season. more...
Salford News
Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week. more...
Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week. more...
Shadsworth News
A TEENAGE mother who went on a spending spree after finding £135,000 mistakenly deposited in her bank account has been warned she could face jail. more...
Stanley News
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman has insisted he won't be rushed into making panic buys as Friday's transfer deadline looms large. more...
Theatre
WHY not treat the kids before they have to return to school with a trip to Manchester on September 1 to see their celebrated Mr Men and Little Miss show? more...
Turton News
Residents in Turton, Edgworth and Belmont have created a community directory containing information on local clubs, societies and groups in the area. more...
Tv Reviews
WANT to drop a dress size without giving up the food you love? asked last night's Cook Yourself Thin' (Ch4). more...
Wanderers News
KEVIN Nolan's future at the Reebok Stadium has been plunged into uncertainty ahead of Friday's transfer deadline. more...
Wanderers will celebrate the Reebok's 10th birthday with a repeat of their fixture against Everton. Here Gary Speed, who played for Everton on that day, looks back on the game's big talking point. more...
Wanderers will learn their opening opponents in the first round of the Uefa Cup when the draw is made in Monaco at lunchtime on Friday. more...
Did you go to the first Bolton Wanderers match at the Reebok against Everton? more...
SAMMY Lee is confident he can take Europe in his stride. more...
Wanderers will celebrate the Reebok's 10th birthday with a repeat of their fixture against Everton. Here Gary Speed, who played for Everton on that day, looks back on the game's big talking point. more...
Did you go to the first Bolton Wanderers match at the Reebok against Everton? more...
Waterfoot
PLANS to impose an anti-social behaviour order on identical twins have been set back because medical reports show they suffer from autism. more...
We Say
FED-UP pensioner Muhammad Hanif has paid £200 out of his own pocket to clear up rubbish dumped at the rear of his house in Chorley Old Road. more...
WHILE some people clearly think nothing of ruining the habitat in which they live, it is good that others take pride in their home towns. more...
Westhoughton
Wingates Band is performing at Merseyside's Port Sunlight village. more...
Wigan News
Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week. more...
Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week. more...
You Say
In reply to Norman Taylor's letter, "Yet another case of not in my back yard?"(August 24), I would like to address his comments regarding the Lostock Sports Club planning application. more...
DAVID James(August 22) chooses to ignore the questions I posed regarding unguided evolution. more...
A recent incident strikes at the core of why most community-minded citizens despair when they try to offer support to the police. more...
Recent reports in the press have covered issues such as the difficulty of funding available to NHS primary care trusts in the supply of expensive drugs to seriously ill people and Bolton Council's difficulty in providing suitable cover to allow the veterans to march on Remembrance Sunday. more...
I was astonished to read Cllr Cliff Morris's letter, "Negative spin in the absence of real policy" (August 20) and I am intrigued to know just where he gets his figure of 30,000 job loses in Manchester if congestion charging is not introduced? more...
Sensational news! A "Market revamp pledge for stallholders" (August 23). more...
Your Haslingden Photos
Artwork on silk, created by an Asian Ladies group which meets at the Mary Hindle Centre. more...
The centre is used by the Lancashire Youth and Community Service amongst other community groups more...
Some of the local youngsters preparing banners for the much anticipated return of the Haslingden Street Fair more...
Your Rishton News
John Shuttleworth and Heather Bray of Fielding st held their recent engagement party at Rishton Cricket Club. The couple asked for donations instead of presents and have decided to split the amountbetween two causes, Rishton Utd JFC andThe British Heart Foundation, which is the chosen charity at Thwaites Brewery, where john works. The couple have strong links with football. John's son, Barry, is a former full time professional footballer and Heather's late father, john played for Blackburn Rovers in the 1960 FA Cup Final and was born and bred in Rishton, so they decided the local junior football team was a worth cause. John and Heather would like to thank everyone for their kind donations. more...
Asian Image Business
Nominations are now open for the ABF Tiger Awards to be held at this year's Asian Business Federation (ABF) Annual Dinner.
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Asian Image News
It is time for the council to take action says a pensioner who has spent £200 clearing-up after fly-tippers.
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A girl who was knocked down by a motorcycle as she played with friends is still critically ill in hospital.
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Blackpool Citizen News
Blackpool progressed to the third round of the Carling Cup last night after knocking out Premiership opposition Derby away from home.
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Blackpool Citizen Sport
Fylde start the new season with the most attractive yet difficult of all challenges when they welcome promotion favourites Tynedale to the Woodlands on Saturday (ko 3pm).
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Bury Times News
A 21-YEAR-OLD Bury man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, racially aggravated common assault and a public order offence.
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CAMPAIGNERS have been left devastated after losing their final battle in the fight to save maternity and children's services in Bury.
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Bury North MP David Chaytor said he was pleased with the report, which would ensure that most local women could still have their babies in Bury. He said the NHS needed to change and Fairfield, rather than being downgraded, had been given a strong assurance of its future. "I am deeply disappointed that Fairfield has not been selected as one of the eight hospitals to provide the full range of maternity services," he said. "However, I am extremely pleased that the report recommends a midwife-led unit. This should mean that the vast majority of women with routine pregnancies should be able to have their babies in Bury." Mr Chaytor said he wanted an urgent meeting with local and regional health bosses to discuss how the changes would be implemented. "People find change very difficult," he said. "Public confidence has to be built up. The transition from existing arrangements to new ones is the key thing: you cannot suddenly shut down one unit and open a new one. There should be no change to existing services until the major expansion of community health care facilities is properly in place."
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BURY'S first ever town centre manager has got off to the right start - she admits she's a shopaholic!
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A CARE home for people with learning difficulties is set to be built in Tottington, despite objections from local residents.
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HOUSING chiefs closed down a doss house that was being used by drug users in Tottington.
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SMOKERS will have more places to light up after town planners granted permission for smoking shelters at pubs across the borough.
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A CHILDREN'S charity needs your help at a sponsored bike ride, but before the very thought of cycling 100 miles makes you feel tired, don't panic - you won't have to move an inch.
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CHARITIES throughout Bury could get a cash boost, courtesy of a major charitable trust which has already funded four local organisations to the tune of £25,700
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OLDER Bury residents were given a practical opportunity to explore healthy eating - by literally "picking" their own fruit favourites themselves!
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FAMILY and friends of a woman who died of skin cancer three years ago jumped in at the deep end, raising £3,000 with a 24-hour sponsored swim.
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DRUNKEN yobs pelted police officers with bottles and cigarettes as they investigated reports of an assault in Bury town centre.
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FIRE chiefs are urging residents to replace worn-out deep fat fryers.
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Lancashire Telegraph Letters
Angels are powerful, and symbols of love
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The furore over the allowances and expenses paid to politicians is a diversion from the real issue.
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ARE there any descendants still in Blackburn from the following:
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I ACCUSE Blackburn Cemetery bosses of an act of vandalism on my late husband's memorial headstone.
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I'm sitting in a circle and I'm looking at the door,
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Lancashire Telegraph News
ROSSENDALE residents are urged to nominate their favourite place in the Valley.
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Lancashire Telegraph Sport
BLACKBURN'S John Stone survived an early scare to finish fifth in the Pendragon Stages rally.
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Most of our local cycling clubs nowadays have their own websites but the news has not been fully circulated that the North Lancashire Time Trials Association has now also got its own site up and running.
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BLACKBURN motorsport champion Rossi Worswick endured a second successive race meeting of mixed fortunes in rounds nine and 10 of the Formula Renault BARC Championship.
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TOM Bradshaw, from Blackburn, heads for the next Visma Formula Palmer Audi Championship races at Donington Park this weekend lying seventh in the 20-race series.
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ACCRINGTON Motorsport Club is holding an Autotest event this Sunday at the Blackburn with Darwen services off Junction 4 of the M65.
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Leigh Journal News
Doctor Who fans got the chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Tardis and raise cash for Christie's at the same time.
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Did you go to the first Bolton Wanderers match at the Reebok against Everton?
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PUPILS at a Tyldesley school are to have a longer holiday than expected - thanks to the summer rain.
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THOUSANDS of homes were without power after arsonists destroyed an electricity substation next to a derelict factory.
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LEIGH Miners finished on top in a high-scoring try-fest that brought 14 quality tries in front of a huge derby crowd at Twist Lane.
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LIKE a vigilante Mary Poppins, the victim of a would-be robber bravely fought off the thug with her brolly - and it was all captured on CCTV.
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The Bolton News Business
BUSINESSES are to be offered a bespoke range of management and leadership courses from specialist training provider Alliance Learning.
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Car hire firm Avis Europe boosted recovery hopes yesterday after half-year losses narrowed and trading picked up in the key summer period.
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The number of people taking out a mortgage to buy a house fell slightly in July in a further sign that the property market may be cooling.
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BOLTON based Waring and Co Solicitors are reminding businesses about forthcoming changes to annual leave legislation.
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Bonuses in the City have increased by almost a third this year, taking them to a record £14 billion.
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A FAMILY finance firm has become one of the first in the UK to be awarded a new industry gold standard.
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The Bolton News News
A HUNGARIAN man and woman accused of people trafficking and inciting and controlling prostitution have been sent to Bolton Crown Court.
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A BIKE-riding thief snatched a satellite navigation system from a car which was at a standstill in traffic.
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GREATER Manchester's tram system is back on track after the Altrincham line was officially reopened yesterday.
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A PETROL bomb was thrown at a house in Westhoughton on Monday night.
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Three men have been charged with a number of offences following an attempted robbery and the theft of a car in Bolton last week.
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FRAUDSTERS using fake passes to get free travel on buses across Bolton have been trapped in a sting by British Transport Police.
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Doctor Who fans got the chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Tardis and raise cash for Christie's at the same time.
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A SOLDIER from Bolton has told how his first operational tour is "pushing him to extremes".
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PLANS for a new cricket ground and modern pavilion have been unveiled.
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PLANS to cover cigarette packages with graphic images of diseased lungs have been welcomed by health bosses in Bolton.
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TEENAGERS have been enjoying a summer of fun as part of a pioneering youth project.
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DETECTIVES are stepping up the hunt for a suspected rapist who has been on the run for more than six years.
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FIREFIGHTERS spent sixty minutes tackling a car blaze in the early hours of today.
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YOUNG Caitlyn Knowles had her collar felt by an old fashioned Peeler at a fun day in Hall i'th' Wood.
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A MAN was found hanged at a house in Deane this morning.
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A PLAY looking at Bolton's slave trade is to be performed as the town marks the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery.
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A MAN was taken to hospital suffering burns to his hands after the candle he had lit set fire to his bedsit.
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A PENSIONER who has spent £200 clearing-up after fly-tippers is calling on the council to take action.
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A FLY-tipper has been prosecuted after an estate agent employed him to dump rubbish illegally.
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SMOKERS could struggle to get a date in Bolton, a survey has revealed.
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HUNDREDS of cricket fans flocked to a fun day.
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A CAR dealership is set to be demolished and replaced by homes and shops.
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Did you go to the first Bolton Wanderers match at the Reebok against Everton?
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HARD work certainly paid off for these gardeners who have scooped prizes in a popular competition.
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A CHARITY is appealing for help from mums who may have a few hours on their hands when their children are back at school.
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PLANS for a new housing estate in Heaton have been renewed as a guide dog training centre presses ahead with proposals to move to a state-of-the-art complex.
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AN ANGRY pensioner claims binmen are creating a mess in her street - by ripping sacks from bin lids and throwing them on the floor.
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BOLTON'S got talent - and we aim to prove it with a fantastic competition to unearth some of the town's stars of tomorrow.
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A SHOPLIFTER who wanted to "treat" himself to a bag of heroin for his 40th birthday stole 19 pairs of socks to help pay for his present.
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A YOUNG man accused of abducting a child and taking an indecent photograph of a child is due to have his case sent to Bolton Crown Court.
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BOLTON magistrates have adjourned the case of a man accused of possessing indecent photographs of children until a committal hearing can be held on September 11 to send the case to Bolton Crown Court.
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JEWELLERY worth almost £10,000 has been reported stolen in two separate burglaries.
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ARTISTIC and sporty pupils have been busy creating their own fun this summer.
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A GRASS snake caused mass panic at a plumbers' merchant.
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IT IS copied by comedy fans the world over. Now Bolton comedian Peter Kay's "Garlic bread" catchphrase has found literary approval.
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A HUSBAND beat his friend to death after discovering the man was having an affair with his wife, a court heard.
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BOXING sensation Amir Khan has launched this year's BBC 2007 Sports Unsung Hero awards.
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The Bolton News Sport
TWENTY Horwich RMI Harrier juniors took part in the recent Wigan Open track and Field meeting, winning a terrific 19 medals and producing a host of best performances.
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BRIAN Hall jumped another personal best and Tom Lancashire ended his season with a sub-four minute mile at Crystal Palace last weekend.
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FOLLOWING the success of their junior initiative Breightmet are now trying to get more ladies on board.
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NICK Jackson, aged 15, from Old Links won the BGA Junior Open at Regent Park on Tuesday with an excellent 65 nett. A card play-off split him from Alex Simm from Hindley and Chris Lloyd of Regent Park all with 65 nett.
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