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Lancashire | Archive | 2006 | August

Stories for 17 August 2006

Accrington

‘Lost’ man stole satnav

A "lost" 20-year-old man who stumbled into an Accrington farm yard stole a satellite navigation system from a parked car, a court was told. more...

Athletics

Harriers in first win of season

Blackburn Harriers turned in a most extraordinary performance in the final Mid Lancs Track and Field League meeting at Hyndburn, a competition which features both junior and senior competitors. more...

Wilson wins at Whittle

After the race was given English Champion-ship and Lancashire Championship status in 2005, it was back to normal at the Ultimate Outdoors Whittle Pike Fell Race staged at Cowpe Playing Fields last week. more...

Walker runs home with silver in 1500m at Derby

Danielle Walker and Eleanor Markendale represented the North of England Under-20s in the Home International Track and Field match at Derby. more...

Bamber Bridge News

Cyclist pedals in for event

Olympic silver and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Chris Newton, stops off in Bamber Bridge, on Saturday, as part of the town's Cycle Awareness Day. more...

Blackburn

Bus workers’ shock at sale

BUS workers who found out that their company was being sold by reading the Lancashire Telegraph today spoke of their shock at the move. more...

’Net candy firm licks competitors

STAFF at a Blackburn firm today revealed the tasty secrets of possibly the best job in the world! more...

‘Lucky to be alive after van hit him’

A Blackburn woman believes her partner is "lucky to be alive" after he was knocked down as he made his way to the pub for an after-work pint. more...

Career criminal is jailed again

A "CAREER criminal" who came to Blackburn to steal was caught on closed-circuit TV taking photographic equipment worth £1,464, a court was told. more...

Staff sacked after theft from company

THREE workers have been sacked from Blackburn technology firm Promethean following theft of multi-media equipment. more...

Healthy lifestyles given a sporting chance

BLACKBURN with Darwen is at the forefront a national healthy lifestyle campaign to get people up and about. more...

Blackpool News

£60k cost of HR slip

A Blackpool accident management company has been ordered to pay the maximum award of nearly £60,000 for unfairly dismissing an employee. more...

Light nights

The skyline above Blackpool will be bursting with colour as the resort hosts the World Fireworks Championships. more...

Help beat car crime in resort

Blackpool motorists are being warned to be wary of car crime during the busy tourist summer season months. more...

Roof fire alert

Two houses were evacuated after a fire in Horncliffe Road, South Shore, on Saturday. more...

Roof fire alert

Two houses were evacuated after a fire in Horncliffe Road, South Shore, on Saturday. more...

Roof fire alert

Two houses were evacuated after a fire in Horncliffe Road, South Shore, on Saturday. more...

Roof fire alert

Two houses were evacuated after a fire in Horncliffe Road, South Shore, on Saturday. more...

Bolton News

Jobs shock

ONE of Bolton's oldest companies has gone into administration with the loss of more than 150 jobs. more...

Ward gun-threat man sent to jail

A DRUNK man who walked into a hospital and pointed a gun at staff has been jailed for 21 months. more...

Firemen in dryer prank suspended

FOUR firefighters have been suspended after one was filmed spinning in a tumble dryer as part of a prank Andy Bruce, aged 33, from Radcliffe was filmed climbing into the machine at Blackley fire station in Manchester before it was switched on. more...

Police called to report shooting

POLICE were last night investigating reports of a shooting. more...

£84,000 worth of Premium Bond cash to be claimed

PREMIUM Bond holders in Bolton could be sitting on a tidy sum - with around £84,000 in cash prizes left unclaimed by people living in the town. more...

Crackdown on drugs use in pubs

BAR owners have been warned that they risk losing their license if evidence of drug use is found during police tests. more...

Cash boost to update museum

MUSEUM bosses in Bolton are celebrating a £20,000 cash boost from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. more...

Cash boost to update museum

MUSEUM bosses in Bolton are celebrating a £20,000 cash boost from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. more...

Cash boost to update museum

MUSEUM bosses in Bolton are celebrating a £20,000 cash boost from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. more...

Police safety drive for clubgoers

A CAMPAIGN aimed at drinkers who police fear could become the target of rapists is being launched today. more...

‘Let us keep fence’

A FATHER has been threatened with prosecution unless he removes a fence he put up to protect his children from a busy road. more...

Hospital call centre struggling to cope

A CALL centre at the Royal Bolton Hospital set up to deal with queries about appointments and admission dates has been inundated with calls since it opened in May. more...

Executed Bolton soldier could receive pardon

A BOLTON soldier executed for cowardice in the First World War could be among hundreds of men to receive posthumous pardons. more...

Station just the ticket for the fans

FOOTBALL fans are being encouraged to travel to matches by train this season. more...

‘Justice was done’ over egg throw dad

RUTH Kelly said "justice was done" for the man who smashed an egg over her head. more...

‘Help me find my little piece of heaven’

THE Bolton Evening News is campaigning to raise £100,000 for a garden at Bolton Hospice. As part of a week-long series of articles, Jane Lavender spoke to cancer patient Val Walters. more...

Police ready for rail soccer yobs

hooligans have been warned they will be targeted by police on the North-west's rail network as the new football season begins. more...

Petrol price war at supermarkets

PETROL prices have been slashed at supermarket forecourts in Bolton. more...

‘Caretakers’ to keep town centres tidy

A NEW £250,000 cleansing team will take to the steets of Leigh to tidy up the town centre. more...

Fewer smokers kicked habit in World Cup

THE number of smokers trying to quit in Bolton dropped dramatically, because of England's World Cup adventure. more...

Manager will oversee town’s big projects

A "tsar" for regeneration is to be hired as part of a £100,000 plan to manage the multi-million pound developments taking place in Bolton. more...

Burnley

Matrons to be scrapped

THE modern matron is among nursing posts to be scrapped from a key department at Burnley General Hospital as part of a cash savings drive. more...

Anger over armada of wagons

FURIOUS Burnley residents have voiced their anger at county council plans which could see 400 cars and lorries rolling past their homes every day. more...

Grants scheme creates 600 jobs

MORE than 600 new jobs have been created and another 858 safeguarded thanks to a Burnley Council grant scheme, bosses at the authority have claimed. more...

Bury News

OAP, 78 robbed in own home

A PENSIONER was dragged around her home "like a rag doll" by a burglar. more...

Cancer couple pledge to help Macmillan Nurses

A HUSBAND and wife both fighting cancer have vowed to raise money for Macmillan Nurses. more...

‘Spin dryer’ fireman suspended from duty

A FIREFIGHTER from Radcliffe who was filmed being spun in a tumble dryer has been suspended from duty. more...

Claire’s special ‘bridesmaid’ bo-wows wedding guests!

WHEN Jonathan and Claire Maplesden started planning the biggest day of their lives, they were determined not to leave anyone out. more...

Bailiffs save brides as dress shop closes

A BURY-based company has come to the rescue of tearful brides-to-be who were left in the lurch with the closure of a bridal shop. more...

Tributes to top officer as de dies, ages 51

ONE of Bury Council's top officers has died just weeks after stepping down due to ill health. more...

Lucy’s on the up

LUCY Ashburner has a head for business - not for heights! more...

Brewery bosses meet villagers over parking fury

TOTTINGTON traders will today be told the outcome of a meeting to discuss the future of the pay and display car park which has caused fury in the village. more...

Fun day cash boost for Pets in Need

IT was animal magic all the way when a Tottington-based pets charity staged its annual garden party and open day. more...

Man in death jump thought he had cancer

AN art gallery assistant who wrongly thought he was suffering from cancer jumped to his death from the roof of a block of flats. more...

Volunteers mark award’s 50 years at Duke's party

VOLUNTEERS have been rubbing shoulders with royalty thanks to their support for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. more...

Business News

’Net candy firm licks competitors

STAFF at a Blackburn firm today revealed the tasty secrets of possibly the best job in the world! more...

£6,000 waste of taps that drip

BUSINESS chiefs in East Lancashire are urging local companies to ensure that they are doing all they can to limit waste and protect the environment. more...

£6,000 waste of taps that drip

BUSINESS chiefs in East Lancashire are urging local companies to ensure that they are doing all they can to limit waste and protect the environment. more...

Business Updates

EasyCare set to make big move

A COMPANY which has provided care throughout the community during the last five years is commanding a firmer foothold in the town. more...

Asma finds the Route to success

THE Routeways to Work programme is pointing the way forward for one local beautician. more...

39-unit property portfolio goes on the market

A 39-unit portfolio comprising three residential properties in Bury is up for sale with an asking price of more than £4.2 million. more...

Cars News

Smooth gears for an easy ride

One of the hallmarks of an advanced driver is a smooth style with manual gear changes. more...

Smooth gears for an easy ride

One of the hallmarks of an advanced driver is a smooth style with manual gear changes. more...

Centurions' Updates

Beware of dangerous bulldogs

BEWARE of the Bulldog! more...

Chorley News

‘Nuisance’ teens vow

Police are stepping up patrols in the Chorley countryside in a bid to clamp down on teenage nuisance. more...

Young and old make the grade

When it comes to A levels, it is not just the youngsters who are doing well - older students are coming in top of the class too! more...

Young and old make the grade

When it comes to A levels, it is not just the youngsters who are doing well - older students are coming in top of the class too! more...

Clarets News

Cotterill: We're not a selling club

Burnley boss Steve Cotterill has taken down the "For Sale" sign at Turf Moor and is sure his stars will be staying for the whole season. more...

Pick your vintage Clarets

FIFTY of the best Clarets footballers of all time are to feature in a new book written by a lifetime fan of Burnley Football Club. more...

Clitheroe

Gift makes marshals glow

CLITHEROE Town Council marshals are a very visible presence thanks to local employers. more...

Colne

Stabbing ‘over barking dogs’

A MAN was stabbed in a street fight in Pendle following a row over barking dogs, it was claimed today. more...

Stabbing ‘over barking dogs’

A MAN was stabbed in a street fight in Pendle following a row over barking dogs, it was claimed today. more...

Hand-trap agony for two hours

A YOUNG fast food restaurant worker was at the centre of a drama after firefighters spent two hours trying to free his trapped hand from a safe. more...

Darwen

Redearth residents vow to carry on fight

RESIDENTS living in a controversial regen-eration area have vowed to keep on fighting to restore their community. more...

Healthy lifestyles given a sporting chance

BLACKBURN with Darwen is at the forefront a national healthy lifestyle campaign to get people up and about. more...

Council in pledge to Redearth Triangle residents

COUNCIL bosses today pledged not to turn their backs on Darwen's Redearth Triangle - where they "wrongly" ordered the demolition of 150 homes. more...

Council in pledge to Redearth Triangle residents

COUNCIL bosses today pledged not to turn their backs on Darwen's Redearth Triangle - where they "wrongly" ordered the demolition of 150 homes. more...

‘Power to people’ bill hailed by MP

ROSSENDALE and Darwen MP Janet Anderson has backed a new Parliamentary bill dubbed the "power to the people" bill. more...

Joy as Edgar is reunited

THE owner of a five-year-old polecat named Edgar stolen during a burglary has been re-united with her unusual pet. more...

Editor'S Comment

Council must do better

NO decision which involves demolishing homes and breaking up a community should be taken lightly. more...

Great Harwood

£3,600 burglary at petrol station

Thieves have stolen £3,600 from a Great Harwood petrol station cash machine in a "professional" late-night raid. more...

£50k to cut fear of crime in towns

A NEW £50,000 safety scheme is set to be launched in Hyndburn - aimed at improving street lighting in the borough. more...

Health

Healthy lifestyles given a sporting chance

BLACKBURN with Darwen is at the forefront a national healthy lifestyle campaign to get people up and about. more...

Jimmy Bell Column

We need fans to be 12th man

THE next few days are signficant in the life of Accrington Stanley. more...

Lancashire

Searching for top Red Rose recyclers

A SEARCH has been launched to find Lancashire's greenest groups and individuals. more...

Lancashire WW1 'deserters' get pardoned

THIRTY three of Lancashire's First World War soldiers who were executed for military crimes such as cowardice and desertion are set to be pardoned. more...

Hunt for friendly Lancastrians

A COMPETITION to find the friendliest folk in the country hasn't had a single entry from Lancashire. more...

Leigh Headlines

Don’t miss out on voting

PEOPLE are being urged to act quickly to protect their democratic right to vote. more...

Driver shouted abuse at injured boy, 11

A DRIVER knocked an 11-year-old boy off his bike, then stopped his car and ran over and shouted abuse at the boy as he lay injured on the ground. more...

Worried parents attack mast plan

CONCERNED parents are making a stand against plans to replace a village club flag pole with a mobile phone mast. more...

Youth stars booked for Prom concert

ONE of the region's most exciting performing youth groups has been booked to entertain before the main event at next week's Hospice Proms at the Park event. more...

Jail for man who set fire to home

A MAN set fire to his lover's home two months after throttling her on a hotel bed following a row, a court heard. more...

Leigh Rmi

Seconds out for bruised Centurions

THE National League One shoot-out for second spot produced a compelling game at the Halton Stadium where for well over an hour, things were evenly poised between a strong Widnes side and Leigh's bruised team. more...

Miserable start to new season for RMI

LEIGH RMI have made a dreadful start to the new season with two defeats in four days. more...

Letters

Castle did more for town than Straw

READING (LT, August 8) the comments made by two of our elected councillors Mulla and Khonat and the unelected Lord Patel, Tony Blair is now the villain of peace and Jack Straw can do no wrong. more...

999 cuts may put my life at risk

I WRITE with very grave concern about the cutbacks in the fire services. more...

Let urban falcons hunt in peace

DO the pigeon fanciers of Darwen have nothing better to do with their time other than complain time after time about the falcons? more...

Council should help mini moto fans

RE the mini moto menace. Quite rightly they should not be on public highways as they have no insurance. But if they are such a problem, that means they are popular. more...

Searches for the safety of us all

GIVEN the ethnic, physical and cultural characteristics of the Twin Towers culprits and the London bombers, I would be livid if police were stopping Eskimos, Chinese and Pygmies. more...

Waste plan ‘disturbing’

As a resident of Bispham Avenue for the past 25 years, I am horrified at the prospect of having a Waste Technology Park built to the rear of my property. more...

Builders are fooling no-one

I've heard it all now! A property developer wanting to build three new homes on a children's playing field because it is "at risk of becoming unsightly and a potential hazard to local residents" (Citizen, July 27). more...

Local Cricket

Longridge step title challenge

Only Longridge of the local clubs had any joy on Saturday in the Moore & Smalley Palace Shield when they moved up to third place by beating Freckleton. more...

Mixed fortunes for Preston

Preston had mixed fortunes at the weekend in the Surridge Northern Premier League. more...

Mela Guide

Bolton mela showcase

Bolton is gearing up for it's annual mela and they hoping to put on a real show. more...

Motorsport

Throttle pain can’t stop Martin

TERRY Martin did his hopes of winning the SD34 Championship a power of good by claiming maximum points on the St Wilfrid's road rally. more...

Throttle pain can’t stop Martin

TERRY Martin did his hopes of winning the SD34 Championship a power of good by claiming maximum points on the St Wilfrid's road rally. more...

Throttle pain can’t stop Martin

TERRY Martin did his hopes of winning the SD34 Championship a power of good by claiming maximum points on the St Wilfrid's road rally. more...

Brave bid simply ran out of time

THE results might show that Nigel Worswick failed to finish last weekend's Turkington Lurgan Park Rally. more...

Museums And Galleries

Explorer who got cold feet

It is one of the most breathtaking exhibitions to have ever reached Leyland. Visitors have until the end of September to see The Royal Geographic Society's famous Shackleton exhibition before it is returned to archives in London. more...

News

Carlton and Burgess could be next

Blackpool hope that at least one more signing - possibly more - could be on the coach to Bristol City on Friday night. more...

Nicola Mostyn: Shoots From The Hip

Is Coke Zero man the real thing?

So, not content with flogging us diet coke, diet coke with lemon, diet coke with vanilla, diet coke with lime, cherry Coke, caffeine free coke and normal coke, the world's largest beverage company has decided there's a chunk of the planet it isn't yet filling with fizzy pop and has launched a brand new product - Coke Zero. more...

Old Pals

MARY MOOGK, Ontario, Canada

I'm hoping someone can help solve a very old mystery! more...

MARY MOOGK, Ontario, Canada

I'm hoping someone can help solve a very old mystery! more...

Oswaldtwistle

Knifemen terrorise family

THREE hooded knifemen terrorised a family after breaking into their home as they slept to get the keys to their high-performance car. more...

Raided pub pair will not face charges

A LANDLADY has said her pub has lost thousands of pounds in takings after it was targeted by police in a drugs raid. more...

Firemen suspended in dryer prank

AN Oswaldtwistle firefighter has been suspended after a colleague was filmed being spun in a fire station tumble dryer. more...

Pendle Photos

Trawden Garden Festival

Trawden Garden Festival July 29-30. more...

Penwortham News

Young and old make the grade

When it comes to A levels, it is not just the youngsters who are doing well - older students are coming in top of the class too! more...

Marcus bids to net fortune

A 15-year-old schoolboy has used his business brain to come up with an internet idea which he hopes will net him a fortune. more...

Young and old make the grade

When it comes to A levels, it is not just the youngsters who are doing well - older students are coming in top of the class too! more...

Pne News

Nugent interest at fever pitch

David Nugent's explosion into goalscoring form has re-ignited the speculation that the country's top clubs are poised to make a move for the Preston North End striker. more...

Poems

Lots of Roles

By David Tebb, Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn. more...

Politics

‘Power to people’ bill hailed by MP

ROSSENDALE and Darwen MP Janet Anderson has backed a new Parliamentary bill dubbed the "power to the people" bill. more...

Preston News

Trade boss slams slow pace of Tithebarn project

Preston's new Chamber of Trade chief claims the slow pace of Preston's major redevelpment project is holding back business in the city. more...

Marching for Lebanon peace

People of all nationalities and religious backgrounds took to the streets of Preston at the weekend to call for an end to Israe's military camapign in Lebanon. more...

Crusher awaits car tax cheats

Hundreds of vehicles parked on Preston's streets which did not have a valid tax disc have been crushed as part of an operation spearheaded by the DVLA. more...

Spit yobs targeted

An initiative aimed at bringing public transport thugs to justice has been launched in Preston. more...

All fired up

Rare fire engines used during the Second World War were paraded at a special exhibition at the Ribble Steam Railway Museum, Chain Caul Road, Preston Riversway. more...

Autumn launch for orbital bus route

Preston's long awaited orbital bus service has finally been given a launch date. more...

New health plan

Preston will be home to a new medical centre providing a bridge between GP and hospital services. more...

New health plan

Preston will be home to a new medical centre providing a bridge between GP and hospital services. more...

Small firms urged to apply for rate relief

Small businesses have until the end of next month to apply for a cut-priced business rate. more...

City named as syphilis hotspot

Preston has the second highest number of reported cases of syphilis in Cumbria and Lancashire. more...

Shaunagh journeys south for stardom

A Preston singer is to journey south' next month to share a stage with the band of the same name after winning the chance to become part of a pop group. more...

Preston prisoner dies in cell

A 44-year-old prisoner in HMP Preston has been found dead in his cell. more...

Radcliffe Boro

Miller looks to boost Boro boys

RADCLIFFE Boro striker Jamie Miller is hoping to make up for lost time by firing his team to promotion. more...

Ribbleton News

Gas blamed for house blaze

Leaking gas is believed to have caused a fire in an empty house. more...

Rishton

£50k to cut fear of crime in towns

A NEW £50,000 safety scheme is set to be launched in Hyndburn - aimed at improving street lighting in the borough. more...

Rossendale News

‘Power to people’ bill hailed by MP

ROSSENDALE and Darwen MP Janet Anderson has backed a new Parliamentary bill dubbed the "power to the people" bill. more...

Rovers News

Nelsen signs four-year deal

BLACKBURN Rovers last night were given a major psychological boost ahead of their Premiership opener with Portsmouth by persuading Ryan Nelsen to sign a new four year contract. more...

Benni's in heaven

BLACKBURN Rovers striker Benni McCarthy is ready to take the Premiership by storm after striking up an instant rapport with fellow new-boy Jason Roberts. more...

Ooijer talks still ongoing

Blackburn Rovers are still trying to sign the Dutch defender Andre Ooijer and held further dialogue with PSV Eindhoven yesterday. more...

Wolves bag Jemal

JEMAL Johnson last night quit Blackburn Rovers and signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers. more...

Shakers Updates

Pot of gold

THE next fortnight's transfer activity could unlock a cash windfall for Shakers boss Chris Casper. more...

Boss building from the back

SUCCESS at Wycombe Wanderers this weekend will start at the back for Chris Casper. more...

No excuses for defeat — Casper

CHRIS Casper has said he will do whatever it takes to turn round the Shakers' fortunes after they slipped to their third successive defeat of the season. more...

Casper left ‘sickened’ by fan jibes

CHRIS Casper has fired a broadside at a section of supporters in the Manchester Road End after they called for club captain Dave Challinor to be sent off during last weekend's defeat against Shrewsbury. more...

Shirty Harry Blog

We still need a striker - and quick

Well, that's better innit? We gave Wolves a right thumping and it set my weekend up right nicely thank you. more...

Sport From Around The Area

Miners regain Super Cup

LEIGH Miners Rangers got their season off to the perfect kick-start by winning the Grainey Trophy Super Cup in a tense and bruising encounter. more...

Sporting Highlights

BOXING - Haroon all set to represent England

HAROON Khan is jetting off to the Ukraine this weekend as he prepares to represent England in the European Under-15s Schoolboy Championships. more...

RUGBY UNION - Roses victory for the Tigers

Tim Fourie's Sedgley Park side got their first game of the new season under their belts, and an interesting one it was too. more...

Stanley News

Stanley tie up ‘pie’ deal

ACCRINGTON Stanley have announced a major sponsorship deal with former shirt sponsors Holland's Pies. more...

Theatre

Teddy Bears’ story comes with picnic

IT'S teddy time in Burnley on August 18 when Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears - so get your tickets booked now. more...

Trawden

Victim is discharged

A POLISH man who was the victim of a brutal assault has been discharged from hospital. more...

Wanderers News

Whites have to pay top price

BOLTON Wanderers will have to up the ante if they are to sign the Dutch striker, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink. more...

Allardyce is happy with new ref ruling

SAM Allardyce has welcomed a new ruling that gives referees the responsibility of deciding when the ball should be deliberately kicked out of play to allow treatment to injured players. more...

Whites boss blows the lid on tabloid speculation

BOLTON Wanderers supporters have been driven to distraction by the endless round of transfer speculation that has taken them on a roller-coaster of emotions. more...

Want To Be On Tv?

TV house dream

Do you dream of making your millions from transforming houses? more...

We Say

Landscapes of the North-west

THE heritage of Lancashire is celebrated in a best-selling new book. Andrew Mosley looks at what the county has to offer. more...

Everyone must be vigilant in drugs fight

THE fight against drugs is not one that should be left solely to the police to carry out. more...

Blackpool Citizen News

Carlton and Burgess could be next

Blackpool hope that at least one more signing - possibly more - could be on the coach to Bristol City on Friday night. more...

Bolton Evening News News

Jobs shock

ONE of Bolton's oldest companies has gone into administration with the loss of more than 150 jobs. more...

Ward gun-threat man sent to jail

A DRUNK man who walked into a hospital and pointed a gun at staff has been jailed for 21 months. more...

Firemen in dryer prank suspended

FOUR firefighters have been suspended after one was filmed spinning in a tumble dryer as part of a prank more...

Police called to report shooting

POLICE were last night investigating reports of a shooting. more...

Our bridesmaid pooch

HAPPY couple, Jonathan and Claire Maplesden were determined to make sure every part of their wedding was perfect. more...

£84,000 worth of Premium Bond cash to be claimed

PREMIUM Bond holders in Bolton could be sitting on a tidy sum - with around £84,000 in cash prizes left unclaimed by people living in the town. more...

Crackdown on drugs use in pubs

BAR owners have been warned that they risk losing their license if evidence of drug use is found during police tests. more...

Cash boost to update museum

MUSEUM bosses in Bolton are celebrating a £20,000 cash boost from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. more...

Police safety drive for clubgoers

A CAMPAIGN aimed at drinkers who police fear could become the target of rapists is being launched today. more...

‘Let us keep fence’

A FATHER has been threatened with prosecution unless he removes a fence he put up to protect his children from a busy road. more...

Hospital call centre struggling to cope

A CALL centre at the Royal Bolton Hospital set up to deal with queries about appointments and admission dates has been inundated with calls since it opened in May. more...

Executed Bolton soldier could receive pardon

A BOLTON soldier executed for cowardice in the First World War could be among hundreds of men to receive posthumous pardons. more...

Station just the ticket for the fans

FOOTBALL fans are being encouraged to travel to matches by train this season. more...

‘Justice was done’ over egg throw dad

RUTH Kelly said "justice was done" for the man who smashed an egg over her head. more...

‘Help me find my little piece of heaven’

THE Bolton Evening News is campaigning to raise £100,000 for a garden at Bolton Hospice. As part of a week-long series of articles, Jane Lavender spoke to cancer patient Val Walters. more...

Police ready for rail soccer yobs

hooligans have been warned they will be targeted by police on the North-west's rail network as the new football season begins. more...

Petrol price war at supermarkets

PETROL prices have been slashed at supermarket forecourts in Bolton. more...

‘Caretakers’ to keep town centres tidy

A NEW £250,000 cleansing team will take to the steets of Leigh to tidy up the town centre. more...

Drunken alley vandals as young as 10

CHILDREN as young as 10 have been vandalising homes after drinking alcohol which adults have bought for them, claim residents. more...

Fewer smokers kicked habit in World Cup

THE number of smokers trying to quit in Bolton dropped dramatically, because of England's World Cup adventure. more...

Manager will oversee town’s big projects

A "tsar" for regeneration is to be hired as part of a £100,000 plan to manage the multi-million pound developments taking place in Bolton. more...

Lib Dems join Labour

TWO councillors have changed parties in Westhoughton - dramatically shifting its political landscape. more...

Simon’s 100 miles for dad

A CYCLIST is to take part in a 100-mile bike ride to raise awareness of a rare illness which affects his father. more...

Bury Times Business

EasyCare set to make big move

A COMPANY which has provided care throughout the community during the last five years is commanding a firmer foothold in the town. more...

Asma finds the Route to success

THE Routeways to Work programme is pointing the way forward for one local beautician. more...

39-unit property portfolio goes on the market

A 39-unit portfolio comprising three residential properties in Bury is up for sale with an asking price of more than £4.2 million. more...

Bury Times News

OAP, 78 robbed in own home

A PENSIONER was dragged around her home "like a rag doll" by a burglar. more...

Cancer couple pledge to help Macmillan Nurses

A HUSBAND and wife both fighting cancer have vowed to raise money for Macmillan Nurses. more...

‘Spin dryer’ fireman suspended from duty

A FIREFIGHTER from Radcliffe who was filmed being spun in a tumble dryer has been suspended from duty. more...

Claire’s special ‘bridesmaid’ bo-wows wedding guests!

WHEN Jonathan and Claire Maplesden started planning the biggest day of their lives, they were determined not to leave anyone out. more...

Bailiffs save brides as dress shop closes

A BURY-based company has come to the rescue of tearful brides-to-be who were left in the lurch with the closure of a bridal shop. more...

Tributes to top officer as de dies, ages 51

ONE of Bury Council's top officers has died just weeks after stepping down due to ill health. more...

Lucy’s on the up

LUCY Ashburner has a head for business - not for heights! more...

A bunch of trouble for Margot

ANGRY Bury florist Margo Pastusiak claims her trade is wilting due to over-zealous parking wardens targeting customers. more...

Brewery bosses meet villagers over parking fury

TOTTINGTON traders will today be told the outcome of a meeting to discuss the future of the pay and display car park which has caused fury in the village. more...

Party time as Ethel celebrates 104 years

AS if reaching the grand old age of 104 isn't enough, Ethel Worby is already looking forward to celebrating her next birthday! more...

Mugger died in canal, hunting for stolen cash

STUDENT Maraizu Anyanwu drowned in a canal trying to find a cash-filled bag he snatched from a businesswoman. more...

Cancer mum's £32,000 payout

A MOTHER diagnosed with breast cancer emerged from her ordeal with a clean bill of health - and an unexpected £32,000 payout from her insurance company. more...

School link with Shakers for a soccer scholarship

BURY Football Club has teamed up with a school to launch an academic and sport scholarship scheme for talented youngsters. more...

Police to target market thieves

CRIME busters are once again gearing up to take on Bury's pickpockets and shoplifters more...

Fun day cash boost for Pets in Need

IT was animal magic all the way when a Tottington-based pets charity staged its annual garden party and open day. more...

Man in death jump thought he had cancer

AN art gallery assistant who wrongly thought he was suffering from cancer jumped to his death from the roof of a block of flats. more...

Volunteers mark award’s 50 years at Duke's party

VOLUNTEERS have been rubbing shoulders with royalty thanks to their support for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. more...

Helpers are needed to raise cash for centre

A CHARITY supporting families dealing with cancer has launched an appeal to find more volunteers to join its fundraising team. more...

Bury Times Sport

BOXING - Haroon all set to represent England

HAROON Khan is jetting off to the Ukraine this weekend as he prepares to represent England in the European Under-15s Schoolboy Championships. more...

RUGBY UNION - Roses victory for the Tigers

Tim Fourie's Sedgley Park side got their first game of the new season under their belts, and an interesting one it was too. more...

Chorley Citizen News

Young and old make the grade

When it comes to A levels, it is not just the youngsters who are doing well - older students are coming in top of the class too! more...

Lancashire Evening Telegraph Business

’Net candy firm licks competitors

STAFF at a Blackburn firm today revealed the tasty secrets of possibly the best job in the world! more...

£6,000 waste of taps that drip

BUSINESS chiefs in East Lancashire are urging local companies to ensure that they are doing all they can to limit waste and protect the environment. more...

Lancashire Evening Telegraph Letters

Castle did more for town than Straw

999 cuts may put my life at risk

I WRITE with very grave concern about the cutbacks in the fire services. more...

Let urban falcons hunt in peace

DO the pigeon fanciers of Darwen have nothing better to do with their time other than complain time after time about the falcons? more...

Council should help mini moto fans

RE the mini moto menace. Quite rightly they should not be on public highways as they have no insurance. But if they are such a problem, that means they are popular. more...

Searches for the safety of us all

GIVEN the ethnic, physical and cultural characteristics of the Twin Towers culprits and the London bombers, I would be livid if police were stopping Eskimos, Chinese and Pygmies. more...

Lots of Roles

By David Tebb, Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn. more...

Lancashire Evening Telegraph News

‘Power to people’ bill hailed by MP

ROSSENDALE and Darwen MP Janet Anderson has backed a new Parliamentary bill dubbed the "power to the people" bill. more...

Lancashire Evening Telegraph Sport

Throttle pain can’t stop Martin

TERRY Martin did his hopes of winning the SD34 Championship a power of good by claiming maximum points on the St Wilfrid's road rally. more...

Brave bid simply ran out of time

THE results might show that Nigel Worswick failed to finish last weekend's Turkington Lurgan Park Rally. more...

Leigh Journal Sport

Miners regain Super Cup

LEIGH Miners Rangers got their season off to the perfect kick-start by winning the Grainey Trophy Super Cup in a tense and bruising encounter. more...

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