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Lancashire | Archive | 2007 | October

Stories for 9 October 2007

Accrington

Demolition plan

The Springhill Club, Pickup Street, Accrington, could be demolished to make way for new homes. more...

Amir Khan: Latest News

Thaxton wants Amir showdown

JON Thaxton wants a domestic showdown with Amir Khan to prove who is the best of British. more...

Athletics

Blackburn Harriers Senior Men, already the North West Six Stage Road Relay Champions, have qualified comfortably for the National Finals despite suffering three team withdrawals during the week of the event, and having Ben Fish at the Great North Run. more...

Great honour for Graham

THE boot is firmly on the other foot for Graham Lefty' Wright, one time organiser of the Rossendale Way Relay, Pennine Bridleway Relay and Whinberry Naze Dash. more...

Audley News

Woman admits child cruelty

A PORTUGESE woman who admitted child cruelty has been warned that she could face a custodial sentence. more...

Barnoldswick

Pupils are set new goals

PUPILS from across East Lancashire will gain an insight into the world of construction and the built environment as they attend a World of Work event at Turf Moor today. more...

Woman accused of murder appears in court

A WOMAN accused of murdering an off-duty policeman has made a brief appearance before a Judge at crown court today. more...

Barrowford

Winners to grow their own

WINNERS of Pendle Council's Cleaner Greener Safer quiz said they would grow their own fruit, vegetables and herbs from now on. more...

Beardwood News

Pupils fight to save Beardwood

STUDENTS are fighting to save their school. more...

Billington News

Pupils are set new goals

PUPILS from across East Lancashire will gain an insight into the world of construction and the built environment as they attend a World of Work event at Turf Moor today. more...

Minister quizzed

TWO pupils got the chance to interview a Goverment minister on a recent trip to London. more...

Blackburn

'I would stake my life on Dino's innocence' - Reverend

A RESPECTED charity boss has backed a Blackburn man accused of raping Albanian orphans, saying: "I would stake my life on him being innocent." more...

Hospitals shake-up support campaign

HEALTH chiefs have launched an information campaign ahead of a controversial shake-up of hospital services in East Lancashire. more...

Police used to catch train fare dodgers

POLICE were drafted in to help catch fare dodgers at a railway station today. more...

MRSA outbreak in baby unit

BABIES have been infected with the MRSA superbug at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. more...

Blackburn Town Centre News

New canons to 'unite Christian community'

THE first non-Church of England canons have been appointed at Blackburn Cathedral. more...

Landlord closed Pitchers early

A LANDLORD has denied reports that police forced him to close his bar early because of trouble from customers. more...

Lord hits out at 'over zealous' parking wardens

A COMMUNITY leader has hit out at "over zealous" parking wardens after he was given three tickets in a month. more...

Blackpool News

PM rules out super-casino in resort

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has admitted Blackpool faces a tough future, but seems to have finally ruled out a super-casino coming to the resort. more...

Tache for charity

Workers at a Bispham eye clinic flashed the tache for charity during September. more...

Blackpool worst for drug-related deaths

The rate of drug-related deaths in Blackpool is the highest in the country, according to newly released figures for last year. more...

Blackpool Rufc

Blackpool RUFC 0 Old Bedians 73

Blackpool continued their woeful season when they were heavily defeated at home by Old Bedians without actually scoring themselves. more...

Bolton Food Festival

Deutsch delights

GERMAN hospitality was on the menu as Bolton Food and Drink Festival got into full swing. more...

Bolton News

Reducing alcohol limits may not cut road deaths - Vote now

A report online revealed that Bolton's top traffic officer is not convinced that a reduction in the legal alcohol limit will lead to fewer accidents on the roads. Add your vote now. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

New transport interchange for Bolton?

An imposing hotel could be a landmark feature of a huge new transport interchange in Bolton. more...

Protesters end airport climate change protest

Climate change protesters who blockaded the entrance to domestic departures at Manchester Airport have ended their demonstration. more...

Coach driver exposed himself to girl

A MAN who exposed himself to a 17-year-old girl at a bus stop has been spared jail. more...

Stay calm, fire crews tell drivers

MOTORISTS are being urged to stay calm when finding themselves in the path of fire engines. more...

New scooter club revs up to help charities

MODERN-day Mods rode into Westhoughton to mark the official launch of the Greyhound Scooter Club - and raise money for charity. more...

Young voices wanted for big event

YOUNG people in Bolton will become the talk of the town this week in an event designed to give them a chance to have their voice heard. more...

Drug case man is given bail

THE case of a man charged with drug dealing has been adjourned. more...

MPs back family in YouTube debate

TWO of Bolton's MPs stepped into the YouTube website debate after it emerged that a video of a disabled man being bullied by a gang of youths could still be viewed online. more...

Plea to ex-sailors by Navy Association

EX-SERVICEMEN from Bolton fear the local branch of the Royal Navy Association will fold unless new members are found. more...

Deutsch delights

GERMAN hospitality was on the menu as Bolton Food and Drink Festival got into full swing. more...

Caught on camera

A PURGE on rogue drivers on a Bolton estate led to police seizing 15 vehicles. more...

Family of fireball death steeplejack with compensation

THE family of a steeple jack incinerated by a "fireball" as he worked on the demolition of a 60-metre high chimney has won £335,000 compensation for their loss. more...

Vandal-hit church takes action

VANDALS have forced bosses at a Bromley Cross church to spend £12,000 erecting a two-metre high security fence around the building. more...

OAPs set for small screen

STEVEN Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino could new face competition - from Bolton's pensioner population. more...

Chance for passengers to have their say

BUS and train passengers in Bolton can have their say on services at a special transport forum. more...

Soap star trial latest

A MAN who claims he was attacked by soap star, Cleveland Campbell, contacted a newspaper before he called the police, a court has heard. more...

Wanderers fans in race for Euro flights

Wanderers fans are in a race to get cheap flight tickets after their heroes were given a dream away match with European giants Bayern Munich in the group stage of the Uefa Cup. more...

Protesters end airport climate change protest

Climate change protesters who blockaded the entrance to domestic departures at Manchester Airport have ended their demonstration. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Brierfield

Woman found dead two months after partner's death

THE partner of a man who died after being taken ill in police custody has been found dead at her home. more...

Burnley

Luke’s enterprise honour

LUKE Holden has been named Hameldon Community College's most enterprising student of the year. more...

Pupils are set new goals

PUPILS from across East Lancashire will gain an insight into the world of construction and the built environment as they attend a World of Work event at Turf Moor today. more...

Bridge named best West Pennine pub

THE Bridge Bier Huis, Burnley, has been named the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) West Pennine Pub of the Year 2007. more...

Charity run in memory of PC

FIVE police officers are doing a charity run in memory of their colleague who died from bowel cancer. more...

Hospitals shake-up support campaign

HEALTH chiefs have launched an information campaign ahead of a controversial shake-up of hospital services in East Lancashire. more...

Bury News

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Padre is a tonic for army medics

A FATHER-of-eight has put his faith in Bury's military medics. more...

Car blaze puts restaurant at cylinder risk

FIREMEN battled to stop flames reaching bottled gas cylinders after a customer's top-of-the-range car burst into flames outside a restaurant. more...

Armed Services veterans to honour pal Kim

PREPARATIONS are underway for a special weekend for Armed Services veterans across Bury. more...

Mason, 6, dies in "hangman" game accident

A verdict of accidental death has been recorded at an inquest into the death of six-year-old boy from Bury. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Business Review

A vital step in getting started

A FIRM selling ladders to customers on the internet, a children's nursery and a village pub may be business worlds apart - but each is a success story for one of the area's growing numbers of women entrepreneurs. more...

Royal Bank of Scotland seals Dutch takeover

A Royal Bank of Scotland-led team has clinched victory in the six-month takeover battle for Dutch bank ABN Amro. more...

Safety advice for roof firms

THE Health and Safety Executive hosts a free breakfast seminar for roofing contractors at the Reebok Stadium, from 8am to 10am, on Thursday, October 25. more...

Boost for retailers

Colder weather and price cuts prompted a pick-up in retail sales during September. more...

Extra jobs at Tesco

WORK is underway on create a Tesco store which will bring new jobs to Little Lever. more...

Chorley News

Council is one of the best

Chorley Council has hit the top ten. more...

Fight to save church goes on

More than 70 parishioners and other members of the local community attended a meeting to try and find ways to stop a 130-year-old church from being demolished. more...

Firework launch for cake fair

Chorley Cake Street Fair is back in town tomorrow until Sunday, October 14. more...

Clarets News

Cotterill urges Clarets to take chances

STEVE Cotterill has called on his Clarets to take their chances or risk losing out in one of the closest Championship's ever seen. more...

Colne

Giant show is full of beans

A PANTOMIME of gigantic proportions is coming to East Lancashire when Jack and the Beanstalk takes to the stage. more...

Pupils are set new goals

PUPILS from across East Lancashire will gain an insight into the world of construction and the built environment as they attend a World of Work event at Turf Moor today. more...

Darwen

Marine earns his green beret

A TEENAGER from Darwen has become a Royal Marine Commando after completing some of the toughest training in the world. more...

Charity needs drivers

AGE Concern need drivers to collect donations for their charity shop in Darwen. more...

Reloaded’s load of funds

Darwen Chamber of Trade's celebrity event Darwen Reloaded' raised nearly £5,000 for the Five Stars Scanner Appeal. more...

Eccleston News

Postal PACT service

People in Eccleston can now post their views to the local bobby. more...

Education

Luke’s enterprise honour

LUKE Holden has been named Hameldon Community College's most enterprising student of the year. more...

Education News

Boys start to turn the tables

FOR years, girls have consistently outperformed the boys in the classroom and research suggest the gender gap is widening every year. more...

Christmas comes to school early

PREPARATIONS are already under way at one school to celebrate the festive season. more...

Peace and quiet helps children

SCHOOL Aid is encouraging pupils to use their last day before half-term to help children who cannot get an education. more...

Harvest boost for hospice

CHILDREN celebrating the Harvest Festival put together food parcels for the community. more...

Fleetwood News

Offshore gas plans unveiled

Plans for a massive offshore underground gas storage project are to go on show to the public. more...

Golf

Dougherty eyes up Ryder Cup spot

NICK Dougherty's next prize in sight is a coveted Ryder Cup spot after capturing only his second European Tour title at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. more...

Shaw Hill's delight for Nick

SHAW Hill secretary Lawrence Bateson has tipped home-grown star Nick Dougherty to become a Major winner before long. more...

Grassroots Sport

Taste of success at rugby open day

YOUNGSTERS from across Burnley got their first taste of the oval ball game at a recent tag rugby open day. more...

Padiham late show keeps record intact

PADIHAM Town's astonishing unbeaten run in the Burnley and District League continues but they won't forget their titantic tussles with the George and Dragon in a hurry. more...

Super Sam seals QEGS victory

QUEEN Elizabeth's Grammar School have set up a clash with last season's beaten Boodles Independent Schools FA Cup finalists after easing through the first round. more...

Cream of the county

UNSUNG heroes and rising stars from across the county joined together to celebrate everything good about local sport. more...

Pool Pioneers swim to historic mini title

IT'S been a season to remember for everyone associated with Pioneer 79 Swimming Club. more...

Haslingden

Car flips in Grane Road crash

A BLACK Vauxhall Corsa flipped onto its side after an accident involving two cars on Grane Road. more...

Health

Hospitals shake-up support campaign

HEALTH chiefs have launched an information campaign ahead of a controversial shake-up of hospital services in East Lancashire. more...

John Myles Column

Rovers have reasons to be cheerful

Ian Dury and The Blockheads waxed lyrical about far flung exotic climes like the desert of Sudan in that wonderful song "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick". more...

Kirkham & Wesham Fc

Kirkham & Wesham 5, Parkgate 0

Super sub and leading goalscorer Sean Patterson surfaced from a rare start on the bench to hand Parkgate a knockout blow at Kellamergh Park, Warton, on Saturday October 6, in the FA Vase First Round Proper. more...

Kirkham News

Pupils book in for reading

To celebrate Children's Book Week, Kirkham Grammar pupils enjoyed a week of literary indulgence. more...

Lancashire

Mail misery set to continue

MAIL misery looks set to continue in Lancashire after further strikes were announced. more...

Lancs police named nation's best

POLICE chiefs in Lancashire are celebrating after the force was today named the country's top performer. more...

Code of conduct for councillor

County councillors will be told to follow a code of conduct on using the laptops they are given. more...

Have a heart and sign up as a festive volunteer

THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) is launching a festive volunteer appeal in Lancashire to encourage people to put their spare time and talent this Christmas to good use by volunteering at their local BHF shop. more...

Lancashire News

Shots fired by rival youth gangs

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after shots were fired between two gangs of youths in Moss Side. more...

Shots fired by rival youth gangs

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after shots were fired between two gangs of youths in Moss Side. more...

Langho

Lord hits out at 'over zealous' parking wardens

A COMMUNITY leader has hit out at "over zealous" parking wardens after he was given three tickets in a month. more...

Leigh Headlines

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Letters

Ode to the toaster

My toaster is empty, cold and expired. more...

Lord Greaves

Discussion just now is impossible...

OKAY, no General Election, and most people are breathing a huge sigh of relief! Yet some very big problems need the widest debate. more...

Manchester News

Protesters end airport climate change protest

Climate change protesters who blockaded the entrance to domestic departures at Manchester Airport have ended their demonstration. more...

Shots fired by rival youth gangs

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after shots were fired between two gangs of youths in Moss Side. more...

Protesters end airport climate change protest

Climate change protesters who blockaded the entrance to domestic departures at Manchester Airport have ended their demonstration. more...

Shots fired by rival youth gangs

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after shots were fired between two gangs of youths in Moss Side. more...

Margo

Paradox of a nation forged in suffering

SEXY, smooth, smart, and oh! so sophisticated - that's how I used to look at an air hostess. more...

Stuck in 'going nowhere land’

I had hoped we would be having a General Election, but no such luck. more...

Nelson

Pupils are set new goals

PUPILS from across East Lancashire will gain an insight into the world of construction and the built environment as they attend a World of Work event at Turf Moor today. more...

Winners to grow their own

WINNERS of Pendle Council's Cleaner Greener Safer quiz said they would grow their own fruit, vegetables and herbs from now on. more...

Anger over church mast plan

PROTESTERS against a planned phone mast on a historic Nelson church have hit out at leaders for "moving the goalposts." more...

Parking wardens hit back at 'over-zealous' claims

PARKING chiefs have hit back at claims they used over zealous' tactics after a driver was given a ticket at 10 o'clock at night and said: "We were just doing our job." more...

News

Namazi's litter blitz

Worshippers at a North West mosque are helping to keep their neighbourhood clean by picking up litter to and from prayers. more...

Woman fled to refuge as family slept

A domestic violence victim waited until the middle of the night when her partner had gone to sleep before fleeing to a women's refuge, a court heard. more...

Final farewell to a community friend

Thousands turned out to pay their final respects to a man whose personality and friendship crossed the religious and cultural divide. more...

News From Ramsbottom, Tottington And District

Carpet firm’s win adds to their pile of awards

GREENMOUNT-based Cormar Carpets is enjoying a double celebration! more...

Wiggins takes on the Rake

CROWDS are expected in Ramsbottom on Sunday for the annual Rake hill climb. more...

Non-League Football

Knock-out award for Lytham boxer

Eighteen year-old Scott Cardle, from Lytham, has been named North West Regional Winner in the prestigious 2007 OCS Young Sports Person Awards. more...

Oswaldtwistle

Giant show is full of beans

A PANTOMIME of gigantic proportions is coming to East Lancashire when Jack and the Beanstalk takes to the stage. more...

Director beware!

OSWALDTWISTLE Players could be forgiven for re-naming their latest production of Sailor Beware to "Director Beware" after a series of unfortunate incidents has seen the cast dropping like flies. more...

Preston News

Tough measures for firework rebels

Youngsters in Preston who cause trouble with fireworks could face a fine and a curfew in the run up to bonfire night as part of a safety campaign. more...

Prestwich Headlines

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Rawtenstall

Pupils are set new goals

PUPILS from across East Lancashire will gain an insight into the world of construction and the built environment as they attend a World of Work event at Turf Moor today. more...

Rossendale News

DJ given suspended sentence for harassment

ROSSENDALE-born DJ Andy Kershaw has received a suspended jail term after admitting harassing his former partner. more...

Firm facing court hearing over £40,000 debt

A SPONSORSHIP firm is facing a High Court hearing over an alleged unpaid debt of nearly £40,000. more...

Rovers News

Bentley: Break did me good

ROVERS star David Bentley believes his blistering start to the Premier League season has justified his decision to withdraw from the England Under 21 squad for the European Championships earlier in the summer. more...

Rovers rocked by Santa Cruz injury

BLACKBURN Rovers are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of striker Roque Santa Cruz. more...

Hughes: Technology must be embraced

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes believes FIFA's argument for not introducing technology into the game is "starting to wear a bit thin". more...

Rugby

Paddy powers Colne to derby victory

COLNE and Nelson's match-winning skipper Paddy Smith is confident his side can build on their first victory of the season. more...

Blackburn go top after another shut-out

BLACKBURN are top of the table after recording their fourth straight win and with it a remarkable third clean sheet from four starts. more...

Rugby League Round-Up

Young Aussies in Leigh

A party of 85 young Rugby League players from Australia arrive in Leigh on Thursday for a mini-tour. more...

Young Aussies in Leigh

A party of 85 young Rugby League players from Australia arrive in Leigh on Thursday for a mini-tour. more...

Rugby Union Round-Up

Bolton fire title warning

OTHER sides in North Lancs One are starting to sit up and take notice of Bolton after a commanding victory over rivals, Eccles, saw them go second in the table. more...

Seven Days

That Was The Week That Was

News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...

Shakers Updates

Shakers land Bullock on loan

BURY have swooped to land Hartlepool United midfielder Lee Bullock on loan after being priced out of the market to re-sign former favourite, Dwayne Mattis. more...

Rochdale v Bury - Johnstone's Paint Trophy Preview

CHRIS Casper has pledged not to make too many changes in a bid to reach the next round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. more...

Hurst at the double for happy Shakers

GLYNN Hurst bagged his first goals since April as Shakers romped into the third round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a stunning 3-1 victory at Rochdale. more...

Sport From Around The Area

Young Aussies in Leigh

A party of 85 young Rugby League players from Australia arrive in Leigh on Thursday for a mini-tour. more...

Young Aussies in Leigh

A party of 85 young Rugby League players from Australia arrive in Leigh on Thursday for a mini-tour. more...

Stanley News

Craney out for three weeks

ON-loan Stanley midfielder Ian Craney is expected to be out for three weeks. more...

Stephen Cummings

Clarets need to break the hoodoo

IT IS one of football's unwritten rules. more...

Tennis Round-Up

VIDEO: Tennis kids head for finals

Six Bolton schoolchildren are representing the town in the National Junior Club Tennis League finals in Bath. more...

Youngsters hope for final success

NINE teenagers will represent Bolton in the National Junior Club League finals in Bath this week. more...

The Last Bit

The door knock and the door knocker

Watching the old TV I was just the other day and there's this knock at my door. more...

A change is going to come

After eleven months of being a complete lay-about I am turning over a new leaf. more...

Theatre News From The Bolton Area

Poet’s play arrives in home town

THE poet and comedian Hovis Presley will be remembered at the Bolton premiere of the play for voices, Hovis In Wonderland, at the Phoenix Theatre, Bark Street, on Wednesday. more...

Bolton draper clue to mystery of cloak in Bradford

THE mystery of a cloak believed to have been made in Bolton more than 100 years ago has been solved - possibly. more...

Dolly good show for Five Saints

IT'S a case of goodbye rehearsals and Hello Dolly for the Five Saints Amateur Theatre Company. more...

Tockholes News

Pub boss hits back over 'scores on doors'

A PUB boss has slammed council chiefs for naming and shaming his business over "out of date" information. more...

Trawden

Winners to grow their own

WINNERS of Pendle Council's Cleaner Greener Safer quiz said they would grow their own fruit, vegetables and herbs from now on. more...

Tv Reviews

EastEnders, BBC1

WHAT the...?! I turned on EastEnders for the first time in months last night and who pops up on the screen but Bobby Davro! more...

Videos

VIDEO: Drumming up a crowd

The Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers are performing in Burnley and Preston in October. Here they give a taster of their high-energy show. more...

Wanderers News

Guthrie wants to impress

DANNY Guthrie is determined to repay the faith Sammy Lee has shown in him. more...

Uefa Cup draw from 11am

The draw for the Uefa Cup group stage takes place from 11am with Wanderers - seeded in the second group of eight - joining 40 teams in the draw. more...

Wanderers v Bayern Munich in Uefa Cup

Wanderers have been drawn with European giants Bayern Munich in the group stage of the Uefa Cup. more...

Bring on Bayern!

Four times European champions Bayern Munich provide mouth-watering opposition for Wanderers fans after the draw for the group stage of the Uefa Cup was made this morning. more...

VIDEO: So can Wanderers beat Bayern? Norwich did!

Wanderers fans fearing the worst - from a footballing point of view, of course - from their visit to Munich can take heart from watching this video which features one of the shocks of 90s European football. more...

Fans heading for Bayern

Wanderers fans will have a dream trip to Bayern Munich's world-famous Allianz Arena in a Uefa Cup group game on November 8, it was confirmed this afternoon. more...

Glamour trip can spark revival - Gartside

Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside believes the high-profile trip to play Bayern in Munich could prompt a revival for the Reebok side. more...

Uefa Cup draw from 11am

The draw for the Uefa Cup group stage takes place from 11am with Wanderers - seeded in the second group of eight - joining 40 teams in the draw. more...

Fans heading for Bayern

Wanderers fans will have a dream trip to Bayern Munich's world-famous Allianz Arena in a Uefa Cup group game on November 8, it was confirmed this afternoon. more...

We Say

Putting the town on the map

ON paper the proposals to redevelop the area around the rail and bus interchange at Trinity Street look fantastic. more...

Spot checks will have an impact

SPOT checks on cars and their drivers are a good way of persuading people of the necessity of taxing and insuring their vehicles. more...

We'Re On The March With Sammy'S Army!

Uefa Cup draw from 11am

The draw for the Uefa Cup group stage takes place from 11am with Wanderers - seeded in the second group of eight - joining 40 teams in the draw. more...

Uefa Cup draw from 11am

The draw for the Uefa Cup group stage takes place from 11am with Wanderers - seeded in the second group of eight - joining 40 teams in the draw. more...

Whalley

Parking worries top Whalley residents' concerns

LACK of parking and speeding motorists have topped a list of concerns for residents of a Ribble Valley village. more...

Whitebirk News

Drivers escape feared delays - for now!

THE predicted chaos caused by a £2million roadworks project at a busy East Lancashire roundabout failed to materialise as the scheme got underway yesterday. more...

Whitefield Headlines

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Witton News

Pupils are set new goals

PUPILS from across East Lancashire will gain an insight into the world of construction and the built environment as they attend a World of Work event at Turf Moor today. more...

Your Foulridge News

And the're off !!

Once again Mrs Turner's group of year 6 pupils of Foulridge St Michael & All Angels primary school have gone on their annual outward bound trip for the week. For some of them this will be their first time away from their home life. This is designed to help pupils to work together as a team, learn valuable life skills and problem solve. They will be doing various activities throughout the day and into evening such as Caving, Canoeing, Climbing, Orienteering, Flight Project, Survival Skills, Night Walk, they will end the week with a Disco and return home on Friday for some much needed sleep!! more...

Your Hoddlesden News

Congratulations!

I would like to congratulate Janet Farrow. more...

ERYCA Meeting

ERYCA (East Rural Youth and Community Association) are meeting later this month and all are welcome to attend. more...

ERYCA Annual General Meeting

The AGM of ERYCA is happening on the last Tuesday of the month. more...

Hundred CLub

The Hundred Club needs your help. more...

Women's Group

The Hoddlesden's Women's Group has organised a Quiz night. more...

Your Oswaldtwistle News

Welcome

Welcome to the 'Your Oswaldtwistle' section of the Lancashire Telegraph website - the online home for your community. more...

Your Pleasington News

Fancy a trip to the Grand Theatre ??

Pleasington Priory and St Paul's Cafod Group have some tickets available for a night at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool to see "Back to the Barricades". This features an evening of songs from the great musicals by some of the principle singers of the West End. more...

Asian Image News

chef settles out of court

A chef who said he was unfairly sacked from one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants has settled out of court. more...

Food store infested with rats

A FOOD store was so badly infested with rats that visiting environmental health inspectors immediately shut the premises. more...

Councillor attacked and spat at

A councillor says the community should have more responsibility for the behaviour of youths after he was attacked. more...

Namazi's litter blitz

Worshippers at a North West mosque are helping to keep their neighbourhood clean by picking up litter to and from prayers. more...

Woman fled to refuge as family slept

A domestic violence victim waited until the middle of the night when her partner had gone to sleep before fleeing to a women's refuge, a court heard. more...

Final farewell to a community friend

Thousands turned out to pay their final respects to a man whose personality and friendship crossed the religious and cultural divide. more...

Blackpool Citizen Sport

Blackpool RUFC 0 Old Bedians 73

Blackpool continued their woeful season when they were heavily defeated at home by Old Bedians without actually scoring themselves. more...

Bury Times News

Car blaze puts restaurant at cylinder risk

FIREMEN battled to stop flames reaching bottled gas cylinders after a customer's top-of-the-range car burst into flames outside a restaurant. more...

Armed Services veterans to honour pal Kim

PREPARATIONS are underway for a special weekend for Armed Services veterans across Bury. more...

Padre is a tonic for army medics

A FATHER-of-eight has put his faith in Bury's military medics. more...

Mason, 6, dies in "hangman" game accident

A verdict of accidental death has been recorded at an inquest into the death of six-year-old boy from Bury. more...

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Chorley Citizen News

Dinner date with mayor

Chorley Mayor, Adrian Lowe, is organising a charity meal at Figaro's Ristorante and Pizzeria, Charnock Richard, on Tuesday, October 30, at 8.15pm. more...

Fight to save church goes on

More than 70 parishioners and other members of the local community attended a meeting to try and find ways to stop a 130-year-old church from being demolished. more...

Firework launch for cake fair

Chorley Cake Street Fair is back in town tomorrow until Sunday, October 14. more...

Council is one of the best

Chorley Council has hit the top ten. more...

Lancashire Telegraph Education

Luke’s enterprise honour

LUKE Holden has been named Hameldon Community College's most enterprising student of the year. more...

Lancashire Telegraph News

DJ given suspended sentence for harassment

ROSSENDALE-born DJ Andy Kershaw has received a suspended jail term after admitting harassing his former partner. more...

Firm facing court hearing over £40,000 debt

A SPONSORSHIP firm is facing a High Court hearing over an alleged unpaid debt of nearly £40,000. more...

Leigh Journal News

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

Leigh Journal Sport

Young Aussies in Leigh

A party of 85 young Rugby League players from Australia arrive in Leigh on Thursday for a mini-tour. more...

Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News

Heavy rain alert on the roads

Heavy rain is making traffic conditions treacherous on the regions roads this morning. more...

Post strike talks fail to break deadlock

Talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers dispute have ended without agreement, dashing hopes of an end to the disruption to mail deliveries. more...

The Bolton News Business

A vital step in getting started

Royal Bank of Scotland seals Dutch takeover

A Royal Bank of Scotland-led team has clinched victory in the six-month takeover battle for Dutch bank ABN Amro. more...

Safety advice for roof firms

THE Health and Safety Executive hosts a free breakfast seminar for roofing contractors at the Reebok Stadium, from 8am to 10am, on Thursday, October 25. more...

Boost for retailers

Colder weather and price cuts prompted a pick-up in retail sales during September. more...

Extra jobs at Tesco

WORK is underway on create a Tesco store which will bring new jobs to Little Lever. more...

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