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Stories for 7 October 2007

Bacup

Concert held for Sophie

FRIENDS and family of a woman who died after being attacked in a park staged a festival in her memory.  more...

Blackburn

Man admits raping three boys

A MAN is facing jail after he admitted raping three young boys.  more...

Urgent care centre to be housed in 'temporary building'

A NEW urgent care centre at the £113million Royal Blackburn Hospital will be housed in a temporary building on the current accident and emergency department car park.  more...

Pilot sacked after allowing Rovers' star in cockpit

A PILOT sacked for letting Premier League star Robbie Savage sit in his flight deck has urged Blackburn Rovers fans to help him get his job back.  more...

Blackpool News

Variety show set to thrill

If variety is the spice of life, then Blackpool will be a great place to be at the end of November as the variety parade hits town.  more...

Students to get a healthy insight

Fylde coast A-Level students are being offered the chance to get a behind-the-scenes view of the health and social care sectors on a three day career taster event.  more...

Bolton News

Tackling myths of eating disorders

A WORKSHOP to highlight myths surrounding eating disorders is being held in Horwich this week.  more...

Music instrument giveaway for schools

MUSICAL equipment to the tune of £1,500 is being given away in a competition run by a Bolton store.  more...

Radio show ends as Eid arrives

A RADIO station will ends its broadcasts this week after being on air for the month of Ramadan.  more...

Runners raise £4,000 in memory of Emma

ALMOST 200 family and friends of tragic cancer victim Emma Harrison, who lost her battle against the disease aged just 12, have raised nearly £4,000 for the hospital where she was treated.  more...

Crisis of Bolton's unwanted animals

ANIMAL charities in Bolton are facing a crisis - with more animals than ever needing new homes. Gayle McBain looks at a new initiative to help one organisation find homes for unwanted pets.  more...

Wanderers v Chelsea: Your Verdict

Were you at the Reebok for the crunch clash with Chelsea this afternoon?  more...

School brings out its own CD

PUPILS proved they were top of the pops when they recorded their own CD.  more...

It’s all about teamwork

WANDERERS stars Kevin Nolan and Gary Speed demonstrated how teamwork was important on and off the pitch during a coaching session with youngsters.  more...

School alert on woman trickster

A WOMAN has tricked her way into four primary schools in two days.  more...

Green light for nursery move

CONTROVERSIAL plans to move a nursery to the site of a new school have been changed after protests by residents.  more...

£2 million cost of "wasted" drugs

WASTED medication is costing the NHS in Bolton more than £2 million every year.  more...

Council to examine recycling firm building

INVESTIGATIONS are underway amid claims a recycling firm is building a large workshop at a quarry without planning permission.  more...

Twin challenge for high-flying Karen

AS any new mum knows, balancing a baby with going back to work can be tough.  more...

Mourners don odd socks for dad-of-six

HUNDREDS of mourners paid an unusual tribute to popular father-of-six Jack Fletcher at his funeral.  more...

Traffic-calming gives residents the hump

NEARLY 400 people have signed up to a petition protesting against speed bumps planned for their area.  more...

Scan service "inadequate", says report

A SERVICE to provide potentially life-saving scans to people in Bolton has been branded "inadequate" in a Government investigation.  more...

Parents hit out at YouTube bullies

By Saiqa Chaudhari PARENTS have hit out after a video of their disabled son being bullied was posted on the YouTube website.  more...

Teen undergoes op after vicious attack

A TEENAGER had his ankle broken in several places during a vicious attack at a skatepark.  more...

PM "running scared" say opposition leaders

OPPOSITION leaders in Bolton accused the Prime Minister of running scared after he ruled out an autumn election.  more...

Body found in car

THE death of a man whose body was discovered in a car in Atherton is being investigated by detectives.  more...

Wanderers v Chelsea: Your Verdict

Were you at the Reebok for the crunch clash with Chelsea this afternoon?  more...

Burnley

Historic association closes due to dwindling membership

THE Burnley branch of the Licensed Victuallers' Association has closed after a century due to dwindling numbers.  more...

Housing scheme 'most important in decades'

A HUNDRED new homes that are to be built in Burnley are being hailed as the most important housing development in decades'.  more...

Woman rescued from house fire

A WOMAN was rescued from a burning building after she got trapped when she was unable to unlock her front door.  more...

Bury News

Prize chefs get to cook at top hotel

WOULD-be Michelin chefs from a Bury firm served up a winning dish in a regional competition.  more...

Waste firm welcomes top Tory

A WHITEFIELD company which deals with waste ethically welcomed a special visitor to its Stanley Road headquarters.  more...

Trailer aims to trash litter and graffiti blight

A NEW trailer is providing the big picture in the battle to beat litter and graffiti.  more...

Vests make sure children get noticed by motorists

A FIRM of solicitors is keeping it in the family with a major bid to improve road safety for Bury schoolchildren during International Walk to School Month.  more...

Darwen

Bakery 'allowed to operate unlawfully'

A BAKERY that has been feeding the people of Darwen for 89 years has been allowed to operate unlawfully for the last decade.  more...

East Lancashire News

Extra cash for East Lancashire masterplan

A MULTI-MILLION pound pot of cash to help fund major regeneration projects across East Lancashire has been more than doubled.  more...

Farming leader calls for compensation

AN EAST Lancashire farming leader has called on the Government to draw up a compensation package for farmers affected by the latest disease outbreaks.  more...

Education News

Music instrument giveaway for schools

MUSICAL equipment to the tune of £1,500 is being given away in a competition run by a Bolton store.  more...

Health News

Tackling myths of eating disorders

A WORKSHOP to highlight myths surrounding eating disorders is being held in Horwich this week.  more...

Runners raise £4,000 in memory of Emma

ALMOST 200 family and friends of tragic cancer victim Emma Harrison, who lost her battle against the disease aged just 12, have raised nearly £4,000 for the hospital where she was treated.  more...

Horwich

Tackling myths of eating disorders

A WORKSHOP to highlight myths surrounding eating disorders is being held in Horwich this week.  more...

Lower Darwen News

Team mates' tribute after death of schoolgirl

TEAM mates of schoolgirl Rebecca Duxbury held a one-minute applause in her memory as they kicked off their first football game without her.  more...

Lytham News

Peter joins the Red Arrows

A Lytham man's career has really taken off after landing a prestigious job with the Red Arrows Peter Lamb, 23, has been selected to join the world famous Red Arrows as part of their 70-strong support team.  more...

Mela Guide

Allah Made Me Funny: Eid Comedy Tour 2007

After the amazing success of the Allah Made Me Funny UK Tour in the earlier part of 2007, the tour is back for and Eid special next month.  more...

Bollywood Night

A Bollywood night is being held at Bolton Town Hall on Friday 2 November at 7pm.  more...

More Sports News

Ashton up for French test

England moved into World Cup semi-final mode, with head coach Brian Ashton claiming: "We have a team to trouble the French."  more...

Nelson

Drug dealer jailed for five years

A TEENAGER found with a £41,000 stash of hard drugs and who dealt to undercover cops in broad daylight has been jailed for five years.  more...

News Round-Up

Runners raise £4,000 in memory of Emma

ALMOST 200 family and friends of tragic cancer victim Emma Harrison, who lost her battle against the disease aged just 12, have raised nearly £4,000 for the hospital where she was treated.  more...

Padiham News

£9.5million contracts boost race track firm

A FIRM is galloping ahead of the competition after securing contracts worth £9.5million to lay new tracks at horse racing courses in America and Australia.  more...

Prestwich Headlines

Domestic row led to man smashing door

A 29-YEAR-OLD Prestwich man has been ordered to pay £200 in compensation after smashing in a door with a metal bar following a domestic dispute.  more...

Driver claimed not to have been in town

A PUZZLED motorist appeared before magistrates to answer driving charges relating to an alleged incident in Prestwich - despite claiming he had never even been to the borough before.  more...

Firefighters release trapped schoolgirl

AN eight-year-old girl needed the help of firefighters when she trapped her leg in a hand rail at a Prestwich school.  more...

Ribble Valley News

MP calls for tougher measures to tackle ID fraud

AN East Lancashire MP has called for tougher regulations when it comes to the prevention of identity fraud.  more...

Rosegrove News

Parents pay tribute after death of twin

A TWIN baby who suffered from severe illness all his life has died.  more...

Rossendale News

CCTV planned for cabs

CCTV cameras could installed in taxis in Rossendale to combat violent attacks and anti-social behaviour.  more...

Rovers News

Pilot sacked after allowing Rovers' star in cockpit

A PILOT sacked for letting Premier League star Robbie Savage sit in his flight deck has urged Blackburn Rovers fans to help him get his job back.  more...

Rovers Reports

Full-time: Blackburn Rovers 2 Birmingham City 1

Blackburn swiftly erased the heartache of their surprise UEFA Cup exit with a fourth successive victory against Birmingham.  more...

Sport

Deane and Derby clinch title

Deane and Deby celebrated winning the league title on the final day of the season.  more...

Wanderers News

Wanderers v Chelsea: Your Verdict

Were you at the Reebok for the crunch clash with Chelsea this afternoon?  more...

Nolan, Speed dropped for Chelsea clash

SAMMY Lee sprang a major selection surprise when he left skipper, Kevin Nolan, and first team coach, Gary Speed, out of his squad for the crunch clash with Chelsea at the Reebok.  more...

Kalou stunner for Whites

Wanderers 0 Chelsea 1 Half-time WANDERERS were left reeling at the break as Saloman Kalou's strike four minutes before half-time put Avram Grant's side into a barely deserved one-goal lead.  more...

Reebok misery for plucky Whites

Bolton Wanderers 0 Chelsea 1   more...

Wanderers v Chelsea: Your Verdict

Were you at the Reebok for the crunch clash with Chelsea this afternoon?  more...

What'S On In The Bolton Area

Tackling myths of eating disorders

A WORKSHOP to highlight myths surrounding eating disorders is being held in Horwich this week.  more...

Your Ramsbottom News

Lizzie Jones returns to Ramsbottom

Lizzie Jones, the historian who brings history to live through her monologues, returns to Ramsbottom on Friday 16th November at 7.30 pm. at Christ Church Neighbourhood Centre, Great Eaves Road, Ramsbottom. Lizzie has been coming to Ramsbottom for the last 10 years, and this year will be talking about "Shakespeare's Dark Lady?", which will be the story of Aemilia Bassano, who was possibly the dark lady of Shakespeare's sonnets Tickets priced £5 to include refreshments ( "2.50 for children) can be reserved from myself at john_leyland@hotmail.com, or will be available on the door.  more...

Asian Image News

Visiting your relatives? Here's some advice...

Three hundred and fourty five pasports lost their pasports and 123 British people died whilst on visits to the Asian sub-continent in the past year.   more...

Asian Image Sport

Deane and Derby clinch title

Deane and Deby celebrated winning the league title on the final day of the season.   more...

Lancashire Telegraph News

MP calls for tougher measures to tackle ID fraud

AN East Lancashire MP has called for tougher regulations when it comes to the prevention of identity fraud.   more...

CCTV planned for cabs

CCTV cameras could installed in taxis in Rossendale to combat violent attacks and anti-social behaviour.   more...

Lancashire Telegraph Sport

Ashton up for French test

England moved into World Cup semi-final mode, with head coach Brian Ashton claiming: "We have a team to trouble the French."   more...

The Bolton News News

£2 million cost of "wasted" drugs

WASTED medication is costing the NHS in Bolton more than £2 million every year.   more...

Council to examine recycling firm building

INVESTIGATIONS are underway amid claims a recycling firm is building a large workshop at a quarry without planning permission.   more...

Twin challenge for high-flying Karen

AS any new mum knows, balancing a baby with going back to work can be tough.   more...

Mourners don odd socks for dad-of-six

HUNDREDS of mourners paid an unusual tribute to popular father-of-six Jack Fletcher at his funeral.   more...

Traffic-calming gives residents the hump

NEARLY 400 people have signed up to a petition protesting against speed bumps planned for their area.   more...

Scan service "inadequate", says report

A SERVICE to provide potentially life-saving scans to people in Bolton has been branded "inadequate" in a Government investigation.   more...

Parents hit out at YouTube bullies

By Saiqa Chaudhari   more...

Teen undergoes op after vicious attack

A TEENAGER had his ankle broken in several places during a vicious attack at a skatepark.   more...

PM "running scared" say opposition leaders

OPPOSITION leaders in Bolton accused the Prime Minister of running scared after he ruled out an autumn election.   more...

Body found in car

THE death of a man whose body was discovered in a car in Atherton is being investigated by detectives.   more...

  
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