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Lancashire | Archive | 2007 | June

Stories for 22 June 2007

Accrington

Dog fight ring probed after arrests

A SUSPECTED dog fighting ring has been uncovered after police arrested nine people and seized animals in a series of raids. more...

MP to fight for 'man on the run'

HYNDBURN MP Greg Pope has vowed to fight the corner of a man who police said was on the run - while he was living and working in his home town. more...

Whitebirk retail plan set for approval

CONTROVERSIAL plans to expand an out-of-town retail park are set to be approved, despite fears from town centre shops in Accrington and Blackburn. more...

Andy Lochhead

£1m for Kyle, Wolves are having a Laff

SO the vultures are circling again, with Kyle Lafferty their prey. more...

Athletics Round-Up

Runners beat horses in relay over Welsh hills

ATHLETICS: Members of Burnden Roadrunners and Lostock AC played their part in what proved to be a memorable year in the history of the famous man v horse marathon in Wales. more...

Audio

Rolf's favourite artists

Rolf Harris talks about his three favourite artists. more...

Bands In Profile

Chance to see Annuals before they hit the big time

OTHERWORLDLY North Californians Annuals have announced a short July tour. more...

Bank Top News

Mental support service moving

A VITAL support service for people with mental health problems in Blackburn is on the move - after watchdogs raised concerns about a lack of disabled access. more...

Baxenden

Peak practice for intrepid walkers

A team of eleven walkers representing Baxenden Chemicals will set out on July 7 in an attempt to climb the three peaks of Britain - Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon - in just 24 hours. more...

Billington News

School’s new team unveiled

A Ribble Valley school has a new Student Leadership Team. more...

Blackburn

Man who raped boy, 13 jailed

A FATHER-of-four has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of raping a teenage boy in a Blackburn multi-storey car park. more...

Mental support service moving

A VITAL support service for people with mental health problems in Blackburn is on the move - after watchdogs raised concerns about a lack of disabled access. more...

Shopkeeper ‘punched’

A SHOPKEEPER who had closed his shop on Railway Road, Blackburn, was punched through the window of his car after being approached by a drunken female. more...

Falcons are inspiration for boss

AN EAST Lancashire business boss has piloted a bizarre management training programme, learning skills from falcons. more...

Drug rehab order wish granted

A BLACKBURN man who was responsible for two attempted burglaries - and also had a list of burglaries on his record - has been placed on a two-year community order. more...

Drug addict thief jailed

A DRUG addict who persistently stole to fund his habit was jailed for 120 days by Blackburn magistrates. more...

Whitebirk retail plan set for approval

CONTROVERSIAL plans to expand an out-of-town retail park are set to be approved, despite fears from town centre shops in Accrington and Blackburn. more...

Smelly problem at Post Office

A POST Office has got a smelly problem which has prompted health fears and complaints that its driving customers away. more...

Gun death psychiatrist 'was over-worked'

A CONSULTANT psychiatrist was battling with an "enormous" workload when he discharged a patient who later shot a man dead, a misconduct hearing has been told. more...

Blackpool News

New resort nightspot?

A Grade II listed town centre building looks set to become the resort's latest nightspot. more...

Bolton News

Serial robber targets elderly women

A SERIAL robber is targeting elderly women as they walk alone through the streets of Bolton, police said last night. more...

Drive-by shooting case trio cleared

THREE men accused of opening fire on a gang during a drive-by shooting have been cleared. more...

Ban prompts mass quit attempt

A massive 10,000 smokers are expected to stub it out in Bolton as a direct result of the July 1 ban. more...

80pc of city firms are against congestion charges

PLANS to charge motorists up to �5 a day to drive into Manchester city centre are opposed by four out of five city businesses, according to a new survey. more...

Standing ovation for Blair

Tony Blair was given an emotional standing ovation farewell at his last Cabinet yesterday - with tributes led by his successor Gordon Brown. more...

Cricket netting approved despite stray ball fears

A CRICKET club in Westhoughton has been given the go-ahead to erect safety netting despite objections by neighbours. more...

Post strike will hit Deansgate PO

Bolton's busy Deansgate Post Office will be closed when postal workers stage their first national strike for over a decade in a bitter row over pay and conditions. more...

Bullies blamed for increase in robberies

Petty thefts in playgrounds across Bolton are causing police robbery figures to soar. more...

Schoolgirls to be given cervical cancer jabs

A VACCINATION against cervical cancer, which will be given to 12-year-old girls, has been welcomed by Bolton's health bosses. more...

Football stars kick off school's new pitch

TWO star footballers officially opened a school's new £350,000 all-weather sports pitches. more...

Canon Slade pupils in the dock

PUPILS from Canon Slade School will find themselves in the dock tomorrow as they take part in the national final of the Magistrates' Court Mock Trial competition. more...

Revamped church re-opens

A RENOVATED church opened its doors to local people as part of a community day. more...

It's party time for graduates

HUNDREDS of students are toasting degree success at the University of Bolton. more...

Skate park to open in August

BOLTON'S new town centre skate park is expected to open at the beginning of August. more...

Villagers gunning for speeding drivers

Villagers are preparing to put a stop to speeding motorists - with their own speed guns. more...

Pub walk man's nasty encounter

A man fell into a roll of razor wire as he walked home from the pub. more...

Smoke ban WILL help pubs - report

The smoking ban which comes into force on July 1 is backed by around three-quarters of the population, a new reports says. more...

Smoke causes child illness - report

Shock figures have revealed that more than 17,000 under-fives are admitted to hospital every year, because of respiratory illness caused by exposure to second hand smoke. more...

Broadband fight is taken up by council

Councillors have stepped in to support residents in their fight to get broadband. more...

Flats plan 'poison' fears

RESIDENTS of planned apartments could be "poisoned" by car fumes as they relax on their balcony, a councillor fears. more...

Booze smuggling ring smashed

A MAJOR booze-smuggling ring has been smashed following a series of raids in Bolton. more...

Violent teen girl faces jail

A TEENAGE girl is facing jail after admitting her part in an attack which left a man fighting for his life. more...

Masked gang raids supermarket

MASKED men armed with crowbars and hammers stole thousands of pounds and cigarettes from a supermarket. more...

Warning over water board conmen

BOGUS officials have targeted three pensioners in a spate of thefts across Leigh. more...

Brierfield

Man faces child porn charges

A 59-year-old man accused of child porn offences was committed to the Crown Court by Burnley magistrates. more...

Burnley

Biker robbed as he cycled to work

A MAN was attacked by three men while cycling on his way to work in Burnley. more...

Friend’s arrest sparked assault

A MAN who intervened in an arrest ended up attacking a police officer and getting handcuffed himself. more...

Thanks and it’s farewell to Pat

A COMMUNITY volunteer has been praised for her hard work during the last six years as she leaves the post. more...

Police search for van crash pair

TWO young men who crashed a van into a wall in the early hours of yesterday have been asked to come forward. more...

Housing plan for former primary school

A FORMER Burnley primary school is set to be transformed into flagship' housing if plans get the green light. more...

Disgust at attack on charity mascot

THE 'dinosaur' mascot which was attacked in Burnley town centre has spoken of his disgust at the thugs who assaulted him and said: "I won't wear it anymore." more...

Group condemns cyclist attack

A CYCLING group has said it is shocked by an attack on a cyclist who was robbed of his bike whilst riding to work. more...

Burnley pays respects to a 'true Claret'

FORMER Burnley players and managers gathered for the funeral of former club secretary Albert Maddox earlier today. more...

Burnley Wood News

Homes can’t wait, vicar tells minister

A GOVERNMENT minister was confronted by a Burnley vicar as she visited the area to discuss the Elevate housing scheme. more...

Bury News

Carnival sunshine scores a triumph

AT the start of the weekend, it looked like the seemingly never-ending miserable weather would keep the crowds away from Prestwich Carnival on Sunday. more...

Carnival sunshine scores a triumph

AT the start of the weekend, it looked like the seemingly never-ending miserable weather would keep the crowds away from Prestwich Carnival on Sunday. more...

Business News

£8.5million fine for United Utilities

UNITED Utilities has been hit with an �8.5million fine after the water regulator found the company broke trading rules. more...

Chorley News

Tributes paid to former mayor

Tributes have poured in this week for former council leader John Wilson who died suddenly last weekend. more...

Clarets News

Young stars can shine

CLARETS manager Steve Cotterill insists he is looking forward to making rising stars Kyle Lafferty and Chris McCann better for Burnley. more...

Clayton-Le-Moors

MP to fight for 'man on the run'

HYNDBURN MP Greg Pope has vowed to fight the corner of a man who police said was on the run - while he was living and working in his home town. more...

Clitheroe

Andrew Orr, 18, of Hillside Close, Clitheroe, was banned from driving for 12 months and fined £150 with £60 costs by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to driving with excess alcohol. more...

Drink crackdown on teenagers

SHOPS which sell alcohol to under age drinkers are being targeted in a police clampdown aimed at cutting booze-related crime and anti-social behaviour. more...

Street markets boost

A SCHEME aimed at promoting the importance of street markets has won the backing of football legends and MPs. more...

Colne

Great garden could reap cash

GREEN-FINGERED residents and businesses could win a host of prizes for grooming their gardens this summer. more...

Comedy

Festival fever gets Darwen laughing

SOME of the country's brightest comedy stars will be heading to Darwen in July. more...

Congestion Charges: The Great Debate

80pc of city firms are against congestion charges

PLANS to charge motorists up to �5 a day to drive into Manchester city centre are opposed by four out of five city businesses, according to a new survey. more...

Cricket Round-Up

A different Ball game

IN all the well-deserved tributes and accolades heaped upon the late Alan Ball, I was disappointed that his, admittedly very short, cricket career never seemed to get any sort of a mention. more...

Akhil may be barrier to revenge mission

FARNWORTH are still smarting from their shock defeat to Heaton last week, but have an early chance to make amends when the two Bolton League sides go head-to-head in the second round of the Hamer Cup tomorrow. more...

Darwen

Man on attempted murder charge

A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a 22-year-old suffered multiple stab wounds. more...

Pub pleased as punch at win

WORK in the community has helped a Darwen pub win the Thwaites Best Community Local Award. more...

Chance to help out cat woman in a jam

THE owner of a cat rescue service in Darwen is appealing for jam jars to ensure its continued success. more...

Tories name local officials

DARWEN Conservatives have a new chairman, who was elected unanimously. more...

Hospice aid runs in the family

A MUM and her twin daughters from Darwen have raised £1,300 for Derian House chidren's hospice, near Chorley. more...

Golf club captain dies

A GOLF club captain collapseda died after a double heart attack on the day before he was due to celebrate his appointment. more...

Mobile phone robbers jailed

TWO people who launched a "cowardly attack" on a woman and stole her mobile phone have been given jail sentences totalling more than seven years. more...

Care home boss in liquidation hearing

A COMPANY which shut a care home at six hours notice owed almost �300,000 - but most of it was to its own majority shareholder. more...

Deepdale News

Stabbed woman dead

The body of a woman has been found at a house in Preston this morning. more...

Earby News

Woman, 36, on boy ‘sex’ charge

A 36-year-old woman is due to appear before Burnley Crown Court accused of having sex with a boy. more...

East Lancashire News

Old skills needed to help preserve future

EAST Lancashire's historic buildings could fall into disrepair because of a shortage of skilled construction workers, regeneration bosses have warned. more...

Edenfield News

Police chief hails drop in crime

CRIME is falling and targets for this year are already being met, according to police statistics. more...

New town councils possible

ROSSENDALE Council will be looking into creating individual town councils in the future, according to the leader Coun Duncan Ruddick. more...

Education News

Schoolgirls to be given cervical cancer jabs

A VACCINATION against cervical cancer, which will be given to 12-year-old girls, has been welcomed by Bolton's health bosses. more...

Football stars kick off school's new pitch

TWO star footballers officially opened a school's new £350,000 all-weather sports pitches. more...

Canon Slade pupils in the dock

PUPILS from Canon Slade School will find themselves in the dock tomorrow as they take part in the national final of the Magistrates' Court Mock Trial competition. more...

It's party time for graduates

HUNDREDS of students are toasting degree success at the University of Bolton. more...

Farnworth

Football stars kick off school's new pitch

TWO star footballers officially opened a school's new £350,000 all-weather sports pitches. more...

Planning applications

In the pipeline . . . more...

Foulridge

Cyclist faster than motorist through rush hour

SLOW and steady really did win the race when a Pendle cyclist beat a car to work. more...

Fred Shawcross: Gives It To You Straight

Crude truth is we're doomed to walk

ONE item of news which could have far reaching consequences has been buried under the usual avalanche of attention-grabbing headlines. more...

Gig Guide

Streets of Darwen!

FOLK legend Ralph McTell will be playing Darwen Library Theatre in September. more...

Jerry’s pals are no ordinary folk

THE term supergroup is much misused but in terms of folk rock, The Gathering, who will start their first UK tour at Darwen Library Theatre on August 10, are just that. more...

Queen’s award

THE first band who received permission to record covers of Queen's hits on to CD are playing in Clitheroe on July 7. more...

African star coup for village

June 30 sees a very special concert at Mellor Brook Community Centre. more...

Haslingden

Police chief hails drop in crime

CRIME is falling and targets for this year are already being met, according to police statistics. more...

Wheelie bin hope for residents

Residents who have been forced to hang bags of rubbish on railings as there is no room for wheelie bins could soon see an improved situation. more...

New town councils possible

ROSSENDALE Council will be looking into creating individual town councils in the future, according to the leader Coun Duncan Ruddick. more...

Parents believe death could be suspicious

THE grieving parents of a trainee doctor who was found dead after apparently falling from a university building say they believe his death could be suspicious. more...

Health News

Ban prompts mass quit attempt

A massive 10,000 smokers are expected to stub it out in Bolton as a direct result of the July 1 ban. more...

Schoolgirls to be given cervical cancer jabs

A VACCINATION against cervical cancer, which will be given to 12-year-old girls, has been welcomed by Bolton's health bosses. more...

Smoke ban WILL help pubs - report

The smoking ban which comes into force on July 1 is backed by around three-quarters of the population, a new reports says. more...

Smoke causes child illness - report

Shock figures have revealed that more than 17,000 under-fives are admitted to hospital every year, because of respiratory illness caused by exposure to second hand smoke. more...

Helmshore

Police chief hails drop in crime

CRIME is falling and targets for this year are already being met, according to police statistics. more...

New town councils possible

ROSSENDALE Council will be looking into creating individual town councils in the future, according to the leader Coun Duncan Ruddick. more...

Horwich

Broadband fight is taken up by council

Councillors have stepped in to support residents in their fight to get broadband. more...

Planning applications

In the pipeline for . . . more...

Huncoat

Motorist in hospital after motorway crash

A motorist was taken to hospital after his car crashed and overturned on the M65. more...

Ice Hockey Updates

Phoenix sign MacMillan for blueline

And confirm pre-season Wars of the Roses. more...

Images From Prestwich Carnival 2007

The Wizard of Oz

Caroline Whitehead, aged seven, is the scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz more...

All at Sea

The Dance Crazy group rode a sea-themed float in the parade more...

Patriot Games

Prestwich Arts College students were a sea of colour on their patriotic float more...

Carry on Cleo

Mike Fleming is Cleopatra for First Lancs Mohawks more...

Whatever the Weather

Millie Morley, aged seven, left, Harry Morley, aged five, and Holly Heatherside, aged eight, provide another colourful image of the carnival more...

Royal Role

Carnival Queen Andrea West more...

VIP line-up

Pictured from the left are Blackpool Town Cryer Barry McQueen, MP Ivan Lewis, Bury Mayor and Mayoress Counc Dr Farook Chaudhry and his wife Rubina and carnival organiser Dave Curtis. more...

Joshua's a winner

Joshua Wray Doherty, aged nine, was happy to win a goldfish more...

What a Drag

Parade charity collector Barry Webster more...

Intack News

Smelly problem at Post Office

A POST Office has got a smelly problem which has prompted health fears and complaints that its driving customers away. more...

Kirkham News

Pupils tree plant for environment

One of Lancashire's leading independent senior schools, Kirkham Grammar, has been celebrating National School Grounds Week as part of its ongoing campaign to support the environment. more...

Lancashire

Postal workers to strike

Postal workers across Lancashire are to strike next Friday. more...

QLR custody death: Iraqi families sue

THE family of an Iraqi beaten to death while in British military custody plans to sue the Ministry of Defence. more...

Ex-police chief dies in Canada

A FORMER Lancashire police officer who emigrated to Canada where he became a "well respected" Niagara police chief has died. more...

£8.5million fine for United Utilities

UNITED Utilities has been hit with an �8.5million fine after the water regulator found the company broke trading rules. more...

Lancashire Ccc

Big-hitter Jayasuriya promises runs

Sanath Jayasuriya already feels comfortable at Lancashire and hopes to add to his happy memories of Old Trafford as he prepares for his short stint in the English game. more...

Loye leads Lancashire to win

MAL Loye hit a magnificent 80 not out to inspire Lancashire Lightning to a six-wicket Twenty20 Cup win over Durham Dynamos at Old Trafford. more...

Lancashire League

Brad: League cricket must get tougher

THE Lancashire League has become a kind of "finishing school" for some of the world's greatest players. more...

Lancs Theatre

Curtain up on boy band story

When Take That reformed last year, 10 years after they split-up, twenty-something women all over the country regressed into screaming teenagers overnight. And now the music of everyone's favourite boy band has been made into a brand new musical, which has its premiere at Manchester Opera House in August. We spoke to Dean Chignall, who plays "Gary". more...

Latest Sport

Norris hangs up his gloves

JOHN Norris has hung up his gloves after more than 28 years of playing in the Bolton Association. more...

Jussi to stay at the Reebok - agent

Dozens of web viewers are commenting on the news that Wanderers keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has ended speculation about his future by agreeing to see out the final year of his contract. more...

Alex raring to go

ALEX Matvienko has vowed to be back to his best when he meets tough Dutchman Ronnie Daniels. more...

Bright future for boxers

POOL of Life ABC's boxers, along with coaches Henry Herbert and Andy Sumner, are looking forward to a challenging 2007-08 season after encouraging results since the turn of this year. more...

Sammy's reservations over Jussi situation

JUSSI Jaaskelainen's decision to end speculation over his immediate future by seeing out the final year of his current contract has ruled out a summer move to Sunderland or Aston Villa. more...

Jussi to stay at the Reebok - agent

Dozens of web viewers are commenting on the news that Wanderers keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has ended speculation about his future by agreeing to see out the final year of his contract. more...

Leigh Headlines

Laura heads for fame

MILLIONS of television viewers will see Laura White take another huge step on the ladder to fame. more...

Lesley Richards

School days remembered

I TURNED the clock back 40 years on Friday. more...

Nightmare trip to the park

A GRANDMA took her three young grandchildren into Atherton park in the hope they could have some early evening fun. more...

Quiet please...

I'D like to stop all noise, especially when it is imposed unnecessarily by others. more...

Letters

Take a proper stance over global warming

REGARDING the letter published last week from Mrs Denise Davies, I wish to put her right about a couple of points she raised. more...

Name chosen by common consent

I TAKE exception to Councillor Britcliffe's remarks to the effect that the borough was 'saddled' with its name Hyndburn by some unknown civil servant from the south of England. more...

Cars should be made welcome

I WELCOME the remarks of Coun Alan Cottam, the executive member for regeneration when he says that "car owners have to be sent the message that they are welcome in Blackburn." more...

Wrong to make Rushdie a knight

SOMEWHERE in the honours system is a smug, arrogant, toffee-nosed, snob who has decided to dole out a knighthood to a person who dislikes' Britain, lives in New York and whose claim to fame lies on his insulting people he knew would feel insulted - his own people. more...

Local Band Videos

Dog fight ring probed after arrests

A SUSPECTED dog fighting ring has been uncovered after police arrested nine people and seized animals in a series of raids. more...

Mitton News

Smoking ban in "smokers-only" refuge

NEW smoking laws have forced the closure of a smokers-only haven - even though its 30 yards away from any other building. more...

More Sports News

Collingwood appointed one-day captain

All-rounder Paul Collingwood has been confirmed as England's new one-day captain. more...

Colly promises positive approach

Paul Collingwood has promised a positive and aggressive style as he tries to revive England's one-day fortunes. more...

Nelson

Council agrees homes buy-up orders

COUNCILLORS have agreed to go ahead with compulsory purchase orders to allow regeneration in Nelson. more...

Assault caught on CCTV

A MAN who assaulted his girlfriend in a late night town centre row was captured on CCTV, magistrates heard. more...

Cyclist faster than motorist through rush hour

SLOW and steady really did win the race when a Pendle cyclist beat a car to work. more...

News

Faith healers warning

Sandwell Council Trading Standards are warning members of Asian communities to beware of unscrupulous faith healers. more...

Tennis ball jail drug plot man's assets seized

A man involved in a plot to supply his jailed brother by throwing tennis balls stuffed with drugs over the perimeter fence has had £39,000 of his assets confiscated. more...

Man jailed for raping 13-year-old boy

A father-of-four has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of raping a teenage boy in a multi-storey car park. more...

Anti-war group plan city protest

Bury Stop the War Coalition hopes to send a message to the next Prime Minister through a demonstration in Manchester on Sunday. more...

News Round-Up

Serial robber targets elderly women

A SERIAL robber is targeting elderly women as they walk alone through the streets of Bolton, police said last night. more...

Serial robber targets elderly women

A SERIAL robber is targeting elderly women as they walk alone through the streets of Bolton, police said last night. more...

Cricket netting approved despite stray ball fears

A CRICKET club in Westhoughton has been given the go-ahead to erect safety netting despite objections by neighbours. more...

Football stars kick off school's new pitch

TWO star footballers officially opened a school's new £350,000 all-weather sports pitches. more...

Canon Slade pupils in the dock

PUPILS from Canon Slade School will find themselves in the dock tomorrow as they take part in the national final of the Magistrates' Court Mock Trial competition. more...

Planning applications

In the pipeline for . . . more...

Planning applications

THE following planning applications have been submitted to Bolton Council: BOLTON/TURTON 77397/07 - Mr Ainley, Kato Drys, Victoria Road, Bolton. Single-storey extension to form swimming pool and double garage. more...

Planning applications

In the pipeline . . . more...

Planning applications

In the pipeline . . . more...

Pendle News

Great garden could reap cash

GREEN-FINGERED residents and businesses could win a host of prizes for grooming their gardens this summer. more...

MP launches attack on new boss

PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has attacked his new leader over apparent plans to allow Liberal Democrats to join the cabinet. more...

Penwortham News

Cautions for drugs couple

A man and woman have received conditional caution, after being arrested by police as part of a drugs raid last week. more...

Prestwich Headlines

Carnival sunshine scores a triumph

AT the start of the weekend, it looked like the seemingly never-ending miserable weather would keep the crowds away from Prestwich Carnival on Sunday. more...

MBEs for top community figures

TWO leading community figures in Prestwich have received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. more...

Maccabi club show Israeli art

MACCABI Community and Sports Club in Prestwich joined forces with the Israel Information Centre for the first time this month to stage an Israeli art exhibition. more...

School hosts health lessons

PUPILS at St Hilda's Primary School in Prestwich are preparing for two weeks of healthy living. more...

Open verdict into death of school governor

AN open verdict has been recorded into the death of a Prestwich school governor. more...

Jewish heritage trail

FINDING out what life was like for the early Jewish community can be experienced on a heritage trail being held this Sunday. more...

Chefs serve up a treat from oil drum

A TA soldier from Prestwich has proved he doesn't even need a working oven to feed his troops - an old oil drum will do just the job! more...

Machete duo in cash raid

MASKED robbers threatened a security guard with a machete during a morning raid at a petrol station. more...

Wind turbines get the go-ahead

WIND turbines will be added to six new homes in Prestwich after a property developer won planning permission from Bury Council. more...

Nursery wins apple award

YOUNGSTERS at a Prestwich nursery are the apple of everyone's eye after being praised by the NHS. more...

'Crown jewels' on display

IT is considered to be the most valuable jewellery collection in the world - and royalty enthusiasts can learn all about it at St Mary's Church, in Church Lane, Prestwich, next week. more...

Town hall in protest at road charging plan

LOCAL politicians are queueing up to denounce plans for congestion charging in Greater Manchester. more...

Mystery over hall artefacts

IT has been the pride of Heaton Park since the 18th century, but Heaton Hall, the fabulous Grade I listed building, has had its fair share of ups and downs during its fascinating history. more...

Deadline approaches for Powersound contest

TIME is running out for budding singers and musicians wishing to enter this year's Powersound talent contest. more...

Business briefing over no-smoking policy

THE Forum of Private Business (FPB) is briefing its members over the no-smoking policy which comes into effect on July 1. more...

Utilities company enjoys a very successful year

RESULTS announced by United Utilities showed the company spent even more to improve the North West's environment, drinking water and electricity services than in the previous year. more...

Internet agency puts Faith online

A PRESTWICH-based internet agency have faith' in their online expertise to implement a new marketing strategy for a neighbouring Bury company. more...

Benefits fraud man in court

A MAN has been given 40 hours' community service after admitting council tax and housing benefit fraud. more...

Mileage for town hall bikers

TOWN hall workers will be paid a mileage rate if they use a bicycle rather than a car on official business. more...

Teenager turned his life around after being expelled from school

A TEENAGER who turned his life around after being expelled from high school has received a national award. more...

Big Top fun at school fair

A PRIMARY school is promising all the fun of the circus at its summer fair. more...

Anti-war group plan city protest

BURY Stop the War Coalition hopes to send a message to the next Prime Minister through a demonstration in Manchester on Sunday. more...

Carnival sunshine scores a triumph

AT the start of the weekend, it looked like the seemingly never-ending miserable weather would keep the crowds away from Prestwich Carnival on Sunday. more...

Faiths to unite over football

AN inter-faith football tournament dedicated to the memory of former Jewish Representative Council President, Henry Guterman, is to be held in Prestwich next month. more...

Probus members brave weather for slide show

MEMBERS of Prestwich and Whitefield Probus Club braved bad weather on Thursday, June 14, for a fascinating slide show given by Mr John Sims on the topic of SS Great Britain. This was the world's first iron-hulled, steam-powered ship, which was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel for the Great Western Steamship Company. more...

Chinese woman wins learner award

A CHINESE woman has been awarded the borough's Adult Learner of the Year title. more...

David's double for kids charity

A KIND-HEARTED fundraiser is halfway through a summer sporting double after helping raise £3,000 for a children's charity. more...

End of an era for soccer pals

THEY first met a decade ago on a clear summer morning in St Mary's Park, Prestwich, for a simple kickabout with a football among enthusiastic six and seven year olds. more...

Talking Newspaper celebrates 15th anniversary

SEVENTY people attended a party at the Nicky Alliance Day Centre to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Talking Newspaper. more...

Council staff can check benefit forms

PENSIONERS can now have their benefits forms checked by council staff. more...

Radcliffe Headlines

Traffic worry neighbours talk to head

CONCERNED residents and a headteacher are to join forces to resolve traffic problems around a planned development. more...

Area partnership wants members

GROUPS in the community are being urged to get involved in the Radcliffe Local Area Partnership (LAP). more...

Jane donates Soapstar votes cash to baby unit

CORONATION Street star Jane Danson visited Fairfield Hospital in Bury yesterday to give her support to the closure-threatened special care baby unit. more...

Boxer's gloves raise knockout sum

ORGANISERS were pleased as punch when Amir Khan's boxing gloves were auctioned off for a knockout sum at a fun day in Radcliffe. more...

Blood donor sessions

BLOOD donor sessions will be held at Radcliffe Civic Suite from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday, June 28.Anyone looking for more information should call 08457 711711 or visit www.blood.co.uk more...

Radcliffe Townswomen's Guild

THE members of the guild met in May for their evening trip which was a blue badge guided coach tour of the Trough of Bowland followed by an evening meal. The whole evening was greatly enjoyed by all. more...

Man (30) died from accidental overdose

AN inquest has heard how a Radcliffe man suffering from debilitating pancreatitis died from an accidental overdose of morphine painkillers. more...

Decision soon on pub's smoking shelter

A RADCLIFFE pub will have to wait a little bit longer before it knows whether it can operate an outdoor smoking shelter Councillors will undertake a visit to the Ainsworth Arms in Bury and Bolton Road after one resident spoke out against the plan at a meeting of Bury's planning committee on Tuesday night. more...

Cellars flooded after heavy rain

FOUR houses in a Radcliffe street had water six feet deep in their cellars during heavy rain last Friday. more...

Suzanne will represent UK with Cadets

TEENAGER Suzanne Riley is going on a two-week camping expedition in Holland. more...

Friends and footballers bid hero farewell

A FORMER chairman of Bealey Community Hospital's League of Friends, who had also been a popular football referee, has died at the age of 84. more...

Rotary Club treat youngsters to a day out at Camelot

JOUSTING contests and fairground rides were the order of the day as youngsters from four of the borough's schools took a trip to a Lancashire theme park. more...

Asian musical comedy at the civic suite

PAKISTANI musical comedy show Haseena Wrong Number is set to come to Radcliffe Civic Suite next week. more...

Best foot forward to protect the elderly

STAFF at two Radcliffe care homes put on their walking shoes to raise money for World Elder Abuse Day. more...

School summer fair

ST Mary's Primary School in Belgrave Street, Radcliffe, will hold its summer fair from noon to 2pm on Saturday, June 23. more...

Council probe digger work at mill

RESIDENTS living close to a Radcliffe mill have complained about alterations being made to the site. more...

Neighbours' hard work blossoms in a garden

TWO years of hard work are set to come to an end tomorrow with the opening of a sensory garden on a Radcliffe estate. more...

Plane feat in memory of sister

TEACHER Anna Howarth jumped out of a plane and raised more than £3,000 in memory of her sister. more...

Rawtenstall

Falcons are inspiration for boss

AN EAST Lancashire business boss has piloted a bizarre management training programme, learning skills from falcons. more...

Job threat to drink-driver

A DRINK driver told a court he had jeopardised his job with his "out of character" behaviour. more...

Police chief hails drop in crime

CRIME is falling and targets for this year are already being met, according to police statistics. more...

Youngsters take journey back in time

A SCHEME is being run to give youngsters a taste of life as an evacuee during the Second World War. more...

Ribble Valley News

MP backs the 'new' Dome

NIGEL Evans said he was impressed with the redevoped Millennium Dome after a visit. more...

Ribblesdale League

Baxenden do battle at rivals Northern

SENIOR League leaders Baxenden will be keen to put some daylight between themselves and the chasing pack this weekend. more...

Roe Lee News

Staff in step for charity

STAFF from Roe Lee Park Primary School, Blackburn, are putting their best foot forward in the name of charity. more...

Rosegrove News

Floral tribute to Harrison

A FLORAL tribute in memory of Burnley teenager Harrison Hartley has been erected close to the spot where he died. more...

Rossendale News

Police chief hails drop in crime

CRIME is falling and targets for this year are already being met, according to police statistics. more...

New town councils possible

ROSSENDALE Council will be looking into creating individual town councils in the future, according to the leader Coun Duncan Ruddick. more...

Rovers News

Billionaire 'linked with Rovers'

SOUTH African billionaire Johann Rupert could be lining up a rival takeover bid for Blackburn Rovers. more...

The men behind the bid: Plans built on Rovers dream

THEY may appear to be unlikely bedfellows, but could Daniel Williams' relationship with Walter Hubert turn out to be a marriage made in heaven for Blackburn Rovers? more...

McCarthy eager for Champions League football

Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy has once again cast fresh doubt on his future at Ewood after admitting he is eager to play for a club in the Champions League. 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

Prices cut for Everton friendly

THE Shakers have slashed ticket prices for the pre-season friendly with Everton. more...

Haslam determined to take second chance

STEVEN Haslam is determined to make the most of his second bite at the Football League. more...

Smoking Ban In 2007

Ban prompts mass quit attempt

A massive 10,000 smokers are expected to stub it out in Bolton as a direct result of the July 1 ban. more...

Smoke ban WILL help pubs - report

The smoking ban which comes into force on July 1 is backed by around three-quarters of the population, a new reports says. more...

Smoke causes child illness - report

Shock figures have revealed that more than 17,000 under-fives are admitted to hospital every year, because of respiratory illness caused by exposure to second hand smoke. more...

Warning over cigs fire deaths

Fire chiefs have launched an advertising campaign telling smokers: "Don't gamble with your life - put it out, right out." more...

Soccer Headlines

Football stars kick off school's new pitch

TWO star footballers officially opened a school's new £350,000 all-weather sports pitches. more...

Stanley News

Stanley set to raise the roof

A ROOF is to be built over the Clayton End of the Fraser Eagle Stadium in time for the start of the new season. more...

D’Sane joy at Reds switch

HOT-SHOT Roscoe D'Sane admits he couldn't turn down the chance to join Accrington Stanley. more...

Staying Healthy Keeping Fit Competition

Usmaan Ali

St Peters CEP, Accrington more...

Todd Brydges

Padiham Primary School, Padiham more...

Sana Asif

Cedars Infant School, Blackburn more...

Aironas Miliunas

Shadsworth Infant School, Blackburn more...

Oliver James Hassey

Peel Park Primary School, Accrington more...

Mustafa Jabir

St Barnabas and St Pauls Primary Schhol, Blackburn more...

Madelyn Cancelliere

Benjamin Hargreaves CEP, Accrington more...

Madeline Lauren Dearman Hill

Helmshore Primary School, Helmshore more...

Lul Abdullah

Barden Infants, Burnley more...

Lorna Ramsey

Holy Saviours RCP, Nelson more...

Lewis Shakespeare

Thorn Primary School, Bacup more...

Katie Griffin

Our Lady and St Huberts, Great Harwood more...

Isobel Hargham

Kelbrook Primary School, Kelbrook more...

Hafsa Ali

St Michael With St Johns, Blackburn more...

Gemma Holden

St Oswalds Primary School, Accrington more...

Emmy Cameron

Ashleigh Primary School, Darwen more...

Bradley Brooks

St Antonys Primary School, Blackburn more...

Aneesah Rehaman

Sacred Heart Primary School, Blackburn more...

Alicia Hill

Rosegrove Infant School, Burnley more...

Tiana Dale

St Augustines RC Primary School, Burnley more...

Sophie Williams

Holy Saviours RCP School, Nelson more...

Salaaha Ibrahim

St Silas Primary School, Blackburn more...

Rosemina Patel

St Stephens Junior School, Blackburn more...

Omar Khan

St Philips Primary School, Nelson more...

Natasha Mahmood

Barnoldswick CE School, Barnoldswick more...

Nasreen Raja

Audley Junior School, Blackburn more...

Mubina Patel

St Michael with St Johns Primary School, Blackburn more...

Megan Taylforth

St Wulstans RC School, Great Harwood more...

Megan O'Shea

Helmshore Primary School, Helmshore more...

Megan Heaton

Great Harwood Primary School, Great Harwood more...

Megan Harvey

St Stephen's CE Primary School, Burnley more...

Matthew Jackson

St Edwards RCP School, Darwen more...

Mariam

St Matthews Primary School, Blackburn more...

Lewis Southward

Huncoat Primary School, Huncoat more...

Lauren Whittaker

Salesbury School, Blackburn more...

Kieron Beech

Meadowhead Junior School, Blackburn more...

Kathai Kanbuala

Thorn Primary School, Bacup more...

Jessica Kellet

Kelbrook Primary School, Kelbrook more...

James Ward

St. Bartholomew's Primary School, Gt. Harwood more...

Jacob Martin

Our Lady and St. Huberts Primary School, Great Harwood more...

Ibrahim Zafar

Balderstone School, Blackburn more...

Harriet Parker

Peel Park Primary School, Accrington more...

Hannah Scothern

Coates Lane Primary School, Barnoldswick more...

Hajra Omar

St Michael with St John, Blackburn more...

Emmanuelle Pickering

St Mary amd St Josephs Primary School, Blackburn more...

Ella Gregory

St Antonys RC Primary School, Blackburn more...

Claire Chapman

Lowerhouse Junior School, Burnley more...

Bernadette Walker

St Josephs, Stacksteads more...

Attika Malik

St Barnabas and St Pauls, Blackburn more...

Annie Kinder

St Oswalds Primary School, Accrington more...

Joshua Edmondson

St Peters Primary School, Accrington more...

Howard Mpofu

Shadsworth Junior School, Blackburn more...

Takeaways

Blackburn: Guide Village Cantonese

YOU'D have to travel far and wide to find a better egg fried rice than they do here. more...

Trawden

Village’s 'scary' festival

THE Trawden Garden Festival and Scarecrow Trail will take place on Saturday and Sunday. more...

Tv Reviews

Dalziel and Pascoe, BBC1

WHAT has happened to Dalziel and Pascoe? The dynamic duo have all of a sudden become almost unwatchable. more...

University Of Bolton

It's party time for graduates

HUNDREDS of students are toasting degree success at the University of Bolton. more...

Well done for all the hard work at Uni

IT IS gratifying to see so many people, young and old, receiving degrees following three years of hard work. more...

Wanderers News

Jussi to stay at the Reebok - agent

Dozens of web viewers are commenting on the news that Wanderers keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has ended speculation about his future by agreeing to see out the final year of his contract. more...

Jussi to stay at the Reebok - agent

Dozens of web viewers are commenting on the news that Wanderers keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has ended speculation about his future by agreeing to see out the final year of his contract. more...

We Say

Clampdown on the classroom robbers

HAVING school dinner money stolen by a bully may seem to many to be a minor incident, but to the victim it can be traumatic. more...

Well done for all the hard work at Uni

IT IS gratifying to see so many people, young and old, receiving degrees following three years of hard work. more...

Westhoughton

Bullies blamed for increase in robberies

Petty thefts in playgrounds across Bolton are causing police robbery figures to soar. more...

Villagers gunning for speeding drivers

Villagers are preparing to put a stop to speeding motorists - with their own speed guns. more...

MOT centre plan meets opposition

Plans to build an MOT testing centre have been criticised by Westhoughton Town Council. more...

Planning applications

In the pipeline for . . . more...

Whitebirk News

Whitebirk retail plan set for approval

CONTROVERSIAL plans to expand an out-of-town retail park are set to be approved, despite fears from town centre shops in Accrington and Blackburn. more...

Whitefield Headlines

Radio mast at roundabout

PERMISSION has been granted for a radio mast on land next to the M60 roundabout in Bury New Road, Whitefield. more...

Sports camp for summer

A SUMMER sports camp is being set up in Whitefield to keep youngsters busy during the school holidays. more...

Wall removed to help 30-stone woman

FIRE crews were forced to tear down the front wall of a woman's house so they could take her to hospital. more...

Detective hunt man in connection with a burglary

DETECTIVES have launched an appeal to trace Stephen Brady in connection with a burglary in the Dales Lane area of Whitefield. more...

House of Commons reception for disabled student

A DISABLED student has overcome a series of heart-wrenching setbacks to earn a university degree in the quest for her dream job. more...

Man jailed for counterfeiting

A FORMER Whitefield man has been sent to jail for 12 months after pleading guilty to eight counts of counterfeiting. more...

Residents in DIY clean-up

FLYTIPPERS who blighted an area of land in Whitefield have met their match - green-fingered residents keen to keep their area looking its best. more...

Put your blooms on show for the judges

GARDENERS are invited to enter the "Elms in Bloom" competition which is in its second year. more...

Promotion for Creation man Martin

WHITEFIELD man Martin Goldfine has been promoted to account director with Manchester-based advertising, design and marketing agency Creation. more...

New council group shapes up

RESIDENTS are invited to help shape the future of the new Whitefield and Unsworth Local Area Partnership (LAP). more...

Crafts fair expects to be popular

A FESTIVAL of arts and crafts is being held for the first time in Whitefield this weekend It is being heralded as a celebration of creativity for the whole community and will be staged on Saturday and Sunday at Whitefield Methodist Church. more...

MP praises volunteers

MP Ivan Lewis paid tribute to volunteer workers when he visited residents at Pinfold Lane day centre in Whitefield. more...

Accountant's run adds up to £400 for charity

AN accountant's sponsored run has totted up to £400. more...

Fundraising concert dates

MUSICAL students are to perform two fundraising concerts in Whitefield. more...

Memories flood back at reunion

THE fascinating story of one of Whitefield's oldest communities was the hot topic of discussion for a group of people who played a vital part in the tale. more...

Whitworth

New town councils possible

ROSSENDALE Council will be looking into creating individual town councils in the future, according to the leader Coun Duncan Ruddick. more...

You Say

Why pay to keep old buildings

WHILST I might conceivably agree with Simon Pearce (The Bolton News, June 16) about the colour of the uPVC windows at the Sweet Green Tavern, my sympathies are with the landlord. more...

Left home alone on holiday

MY husband and I have just returned from a fabulous holiday in Turkey. One particular evening we were having dinner in the hotel restaurant when my husband realised he needed to go back to our apartment for something he had forgotten. more...

A long wait for planning permission

AN article in a national newspaper stated that we need 60,000 houses a year to meet demand. The Commission for Rural Communities, a Government think tank, has come up with this alarming figure. more...

No thought gone into recycling site

Well done and thank you to the members of Bradley Fold who turned out in their hundreds on a very wet night to Dobbies Sports and Social Club, to show solidarity against the proposed in-vessel composting facility at Bradley Fold Industrial Estate by Viridor. Thanks must also go to Dobbies for the free use of their facilities. more...

Drivers ignore Deane speed humps

IN the past month, speed humps have been installed along Deane Church Lane, supposedly to calm the traffic. more...

How can church be so cruel

I WAS disgusted to read about the birds being trapped at Christ Church Harwood. To many people they are vermin but they are still God's creatures and for a church to allow such cruelty beggars belief. more...

Upset by sickening site

WHAT an upsetting and sickening report regarding the trapped pigeons, (pictured in The Bolton News, Tuesday, June 19). more...

Nothing Christian in this act

CHRIST'S Church, Harwood, should be prosecuted by the RSPCA or any other equivalent body for causing the death of animals through aggravated suffering. more...

How do cheats get away with it?

SIR, COULD someone please enlighten me as how benefit cheats get away with it? more...

Asian Image News

Tennis ball jail drug plot man's assets seized

A man involved in a plot to supply his jailed brother by throwing tennis balls stuffed with drugs over the perimeter fence has had £39,000 of his assets confiscated. more...

Man jailed for raping 13-year-old boy

A father-of-four has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of raping a teenage boy in a multi-storey car park. more...

Anti-war group plan city protest

Bury Stop the War Coalition hopes to send a message to the next Prime Minister through a demonstration in Manchester on Sunday. more...

Asian Image Sport

Straw enters Rushdie debate

JACK Straw has said he understands Muslim concerns about the controversial knighthood of Salman Rushdie - but was baffled by his books. more...

Bury Times Business

From Dragons' Den to the global market

IT is almost one year since Imran Hakim became Bolton and Bury's Young Entrepreneur of the Year. With this year's awards on the horizon, Nigel McFarlane finds out how Imran's iTeddy invention has taken off. . . more...

Bury Times News

Rotary Club treat youngsters to a day out at Camelot

JOUSTING contests and fairground rides were the order of the day as youngsters from four of the borough's schools took a trip to a Lancashire theme park. more...

Asian musical comedy at the civic suite

PAKISTANI musical comedy show Haseena Wrong Number is set to come to Radcliffe Civic Suite next week. more...

Best foot forward to protect the elderly

STAFF at two Radcliffe care homes put on their walking shoes to raise money for World Elder Abuse Day. more...

School summer fair

ST Mary's Primary School in Belgrave Street, Radcliffe, will hold its summer fair from noon to 2pm on Saturday, June 23. more...

Council probe digger work at mill

RESIDENTS living close to a Radcliffe mill have complained about alterations being made to the site. more...

Neighbours' hard work blossoms in a garden

TWO years of hard work are set to come to an end tomorrow with the opening of a sensory garden on a Radcliffe estate. more...

Plane feat in memory of sister

TEACHER Anna Howarth jumped out of a plane and raised more than £3,000 in memory of her sister. more...

From Dragons' Den to the global market

Traffic worry neighbours talk to head

CONCERNED residents and a headteacher are to join forces to resolve traffic problems around a planned development. more...

Area partnership wants members

GROUPS in the community are being urged to get involved in the Radcliffe Local Area Partnership (LAP). more...

Jane donates Soapstar votes cash to baby unit

CORONATION Street star Jane Danson visited Fairfield Hospital in Bury yesterday to give her support to the closure-threatened special care baby unit. more...

Boxer's gloves raise knockout sum

ORGANISERS were pleased as punch when Amir Khan's boxing gloves were auctioned off for a knockout sum at a fun day in Radcliffe. more...

Blood donor sessions

Carnival sunshine scores a triumph

AT the start of the weekend, it looked like the seemingly never-ending miserable weather would keep the crowds away from Prestwich Carnival on Sunday. more...

Vests mean children can easily be seen

RADCLIFFE Hall Primary School pupils will always be seen - thanks to a donation of 70 high visibility vests. more...

Radcliffe Townswomen's Guild

Scout Scoops

THE Giant's Seat Scout and Community Campsite team would like to thank members of SAGGA (Scout Association and Girl Guide Association - ex-Scouts and Guides) for their extensive work at the site. Many of the jobs are undertaken by SAGGA and they are in great demand for their services, the bigger, the better! In the past, the team have laid concrete steps, crazy paving, painted, laid tiles etc without any cost to us other than materials. So to George Reeves and his team a huge THANKS is overdue. more...

Lancashire theme helps to raise £1,000

THE bygone days of Lancashire were brought back to life in a summer fair at Radcliffe Parish Church. more...

Man (30) died from accidental overdose

AN inquest has heard how a Radcliffe man suffering from debilitating pancreatitis died from an accidental overdose of morphine painkillers. more...

Decision soon on pub's smoking shelter

A RADCLIFFE pub will have to wait a little bit longer before it knows whether it can operate an outdoor smoking shelter more...

Workers who cycle can claim mileage

TOWN hall workers will be paid a mileage rate if they use a bicycle rather than a car on official business. more...

Council staff can check benefit forms

PENSIONERS can now have their benefits forms checked by council staff. more...

Cellars flooded after heavy rain

FOUR houses in a Radcliffe street had water six feet deep in their cellars during heavy rain last Friday. more...

Suzanne will represent UK with Cadets

TEENAGER Suzanne Riley is going on a two-week camping expedition in Holland. more...

Friends and footballers bid hero farewell

A FORMER chairman of Bealey Community Hospital's League of Friends, who had also been a popular football referee, has died at the age of 84. more...

Chorley Citizen News

Postal workers to strike

Postal workers are to strike next Friday. more...

Tributes paid to former mayor

Tributes have poured in this week for former council leader John Wilson who died suddenly last weekend. more...

Lancashire Telegraph Business

£8.5million fine for United Utilities

UNITED Utilities has been hit with an £8.5million fine after the water regulator found the company broke trading rules. more...

Lancashire Telegraph Letters

Take a proper stance over global warming

REGARDING the letter published last week from Mrs Denise Davies, I wish to put her right about a couple of points she raised. more...

Name chosen by common consent

I TAKE exception to Councillor Britcliffe's remarks to the effect that the borough was 'saddled' with its name Hyndburn by some unknown civil servant from the south of England. more...

Cars should be made welcome

I WELCOME the remarks of Coun Alan Cottam, the executive member for regeneration when he says that "car owners have to be sent the message that they are welcome in Blackburn." more...

Wrong to make Rushdie a knight

Lancashire Telegraph News

Tenants warned of bogus callers

TENANTS are being issued with a warning about cold callers who claim they are acting on behalf of a social landlord. more...

MP backs the 'new' Dome

NIGEL Evans said he was impressed with the redevoped Millennium Dome after a visit. more...

Police chief hails drop in crime

CRIME is falling and targets for this year are already being met, according to police statistics. more...

New town councils possible

ROSSENDALE Council will be looking into creating individual town councils in the future, according to the leader Coun Duncan Ruddick. more...

Lancashire Telegraph Sport

Collingwood appointed one-day captain

All-rounder Paul Collingwood has been confirmed as England's new one-day captain. more...

Poulter’s praise for Dougherty

IAN Poulter backed Nick Dougherty for an "awesome" next couple of years as the Blackburn golfer once again showed his class at the BMW International Open in Munich. more...

Jennings frustrated at Minter pull out

WBU welterweight champion Michael Jennings admitted he was "gutted" after his next scheduled opponent Ross Minter was forced to pull out with a chest injury. more...

Colly promises positive approach

Paul Collingwood has promised a positive and aggressive style as he tries to revive England's one-day fortunes. more...

Leigh Journal News

Laura heads for fame

MILLIONS of television viewers will see Laura White take another huge step on the ladder to fame. more...

Home security police to hit the streets

POLICE will flood the streets of Leigh this week in a bid to encourage residents to lock up their homes. more...

Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News

Promotion for Creation man Martin

WHITEFIELD man Martin Goldfine has been promoted to account director with Manchester-based advertising, design and marketing agency Creation. more...

Benefits fraud man in court

A MAN has been given 40 hours' community service after admitting council tax and housing benefit fraud. more...

Mileage for town hall bikers

TOWN hall workers will be paid a mileage rate if they use a bicycle rather than a car on official business. more...

Teenager turned his life around after being expelled from school

A TEENAGER who turned his life around after being expelled from high school has received a national award. more...

New council group shapes up

RESIDENTS are invited to help shape the future of the new Whitefield and Unsworth Local Area Partnership (LAP). more...

MBEs for top community figures

TWO leading community figures in Prestwich have received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. more...

Big Top fun at school fair

A PRIMARY school is promising all the fun of the circus at its summer fair. more...

Anti-war group plan city protest

BURY Stop the War Coalition hopes to send a message to the next Prime Minister through a demonstration in Manchester on Sunday. more...

Maccabi club show Israeli art

MACCABI Community and Sports Club in Prestwich joined forces with the Israel Information Centre for the first time this month to stage an Israeli art exhibition. more...

Wall removed to help 30-stone woman

FIRE crews were forced to tear down the front wall of a woman's house so they could take her to hospital. more...

School hosts health lessons

PUPILS at St Hilda's Primary School in Prestwich are preparing for two weeks of healthy living. more...

Radio mast at roundabout

PERMISSION has been granted for a radio mast on land next to the M60 roundabout in Bury New Road, Whitefield. more...

Detective hunt man in connection with a burglary

DETECTIVES have launched an appeal to trace Stephen Brady in connection with a burglary in the Dales Lane area of Whitefield. more...

Crafts fair expects to be popular

A FESTIVAL of arts and crafts is being held for the first time in Whitefield this weekend more...

House of Commons reception for disabled student

A DISABLED student has overcome a series of heart-wrenching setbacks to earn a university degree in the quest for her dream job. more...

MP praises volunteers

MP Ivan Lewis paid tribute to volunteer workers when he visited residents at Pinfold Lane day centre in Whitefield. more...

Open verdict into death of school governor

AN open verdict has been recorded into the death of a Prestwich school governor. more...

Jewish heritage trail

FINDING out what life was like for the early Jewish community can be experienced on a heritage trail being held this Sunday. more...

Faiths to unite over football

AN inter-faith football tournament dedicated to the memory of former Jewish Representative Council President, Henry Guterman, is to be held in Prestwich next month. more...

Chefs serve up a treat from oil drum

A TA soldier from Prestwich has proved he doesn't even need a working oven to feed his troops - an old oil drum will do just the job! more...

Accountant's run adds up to £400 for charity

AN accountant's sponsored run has totted up to £400. more...

Machete duo in cash raid

MASKED robbers threatened a security guard with a machete during a morning raid at a petrol station. more...

Wind turbines get the go-ahead

WIND turbines will be added to six new homes in Prestwich after a property developer won planning permission from Bury Council. more...

Man jailed for counterfeiting

A FORMER Whitefield man has been sent to jail for 12 months after pleading guilty to eight counts of counterfeiting. more...

Sports camp for summer

A SUMMER sports camp is being set up in Whitefield to keep youngsters busy during the school holidays. more...

Fundraising concert dates

MUSICAL students are to perform two fundraising concerts in Whitefield. more...

Nursery wins apple award

YOUNGSTERS at a Prestwich nursery are the apple of everyone's eye after being praised by the NHS. more...

Probus members brave weather for slide show

Chinese woman wins learner award

A CHINESE woman has been awarded the borough's Adult Learner of the Year title. more...

Residents in DIY clean-up

FLYTIPPERS who blighted an area of land in Whitefield have met their match - green-fingered residents keen to keep their area looking its best. more...

David's double for kids charity

A KIND-HEARTED fundraiser is halfway through a summer sporting double after helping raise £3,000 for a children's charity. more...

'Crown jewels' on display

IT is considered to be the most valuable jewellery collection in the world - and royalty enthusiasts can learn all about it at St Mary's Church, in Church Lane, Prestwich, next week. more...

End of an era for soccer pals

THEY first met a decade ago on a clear summer morning in St Mary's Park, Prestwich, for a simple kickabout with a football among enthusiastic six and seven year olds. more...

Town hall in protest at road charging plan

LOCAL politicians are queueing up to denounce plans for congestion charging in Greater Manchester. more...

Carnival sunshine scores a triumph

AT the start of the weekend, it looked like the seemingly never-ending miserable weather would keep the crowds away from Prestwich Carnival on Sunday. more...

Put your blooms on show for the judges

GARDENERS are invited to enter the "Elms in Bloom" competition which is in its second year. more...

Memories flood back at reunion

THE fascinating story of one of Whitefield's oldest communities was the hot topic of discussion for a group of people who played a vital part in the tale. more...

Talking Newspaper celebrates 15th anniversary

SEVENTY people attended a party at the Nicky Alliance Day Centre to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Talking Newspaper. more...

Council staff can check benefit forms

PENSIONERS can now have their benefits forms checked by council staff. more...

Carnival sunshine scores a triumph

AT the start of the weekend, it looked like the seemingly never-ending miserable weather would keep the crowds away from Prestwich Carnival on Sunday. more...

Mystery over hall artefacts

IT has been the pride of Heaton Park since the 18th century, but Heaton Hall, the fabulous Grade I listed building, has had its fair share of ups and downs during its fascinating history. more...

Deadline approaches for Powersound contest

TIME is running out for budding singers and musicians wishing to enter this year's Powersound talent contest. more...

Business briefing over no-smoking policy

THE Forum of Private Business (FPB) is briefing its members over the no-smoking policy which comes into effect on July 1. more...

Utilities company enjoys a very successful year

RESULTS announced by United Utilities showed the company spent even more to improve the North West's environment, drinking water and electricity services than in the previous year. more...

Internet agency puts Faith online

A PRESTWICH-based internet agency have faith' in their online expertise to implement a new marketing strategy for a neighbouring Bury company. more...

The Bolton News Business

From Dragons' Den to the global market

The Bolton News News

Masked gang raids supermarket

MASKED men armed with crowbars and hammers stole thousands of pounds and cigarettes from a supermarket. more...

Warning over water board conmen

BOGUS officials have targeted three pensioners in a spate of thefts across Leigh. more...

80pc of city firms are against congestion charges

PLANS to charge motorists up to £5 a day to drive into Manchester city centre are opposed by four out of five city businesses, according to a new survey. more...

From Dragons' Den to the global market

Cricket netting approved despite stray ball fears

A CRICKET club in Westhoughton has been given the go-ahead to erect safety netting despite objections by neighbours. more...

Skate park to open in August

BOLTON'S new town centre skate park is expected to open at the beginning of August. more...

Standing ovation for Blair

Tony Blair was given an emotional standing ovation farewell at his last Cabinet yesterday - with tributes led by his successor Gordon Brown. more...

Villagers gunning for speeding drivers

Villagers are preparing to put a stop to speeding motorists - with their own speed guns. more...

Worry over Bolton elderly abuse cases

The number of pensioners being abused in their own homes has increased by more than a quarter in just a year. more...

Praise for Bolton';s health care

Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has praised the treatment of orthopaedic patients in Bolton. more...

Drive-by shooting case trio cleared

THREE men accused of opening fire on a gang during a drive-by shooting have been cleared. more...

Ban prompts mass quit attempt

A massive 10,000 smokers are expected to stub it out in Bolton as a direct result of the July 1 ban. more...

Green belt sale sparks 'more houses' fears

A swathe of green belt land which borders the M61 in Westhoughton has been sold - sparking fears developers are planning to build new homes. more...

Scrap traffic chicanes, say councillors

Controversial traffic calming chicanes in Horwich should be scrapped, say town councillors. more...

Pub walk man's nasty encounter

A man fell into a roll of razor wire as he walked home from the pub. more...

Smoke ban WILL help pubs - report

The smoking ban which comes into force on July 1 is backed by around three-quarters of the population, a new reports says. more...

Serial robber targets elderly women

A SERIAL robber is targeting elderly women as they walk alone through the streets of Bolton, police said last night. more...

Smoke causes child illness - report

Shock figures have revealed that more than 17,000 under-fives are admitted to hospital every year, because of respiratory illness caused by exposure to second hand smoke. more...

Broadband fight is taken up by council

Councillors have stepped in to support residents in their fight to get broadband. more...

Skydivers wanted for charity

Superhero wannabes in Bolton are being urged to sign up for a charity skydive. more...

Pyjamas pile up for Romania

Dozens of pairs of pyjamas have been donated to sick and poverty-stricken youngsters in hospital in Romania. more...

Flats plan 'poison' fears

RESIDENTS of planned apartments could be "poisoned" by car fumes as they relax on their balcony, a councillor fears. more...

Post strike will hit Deansgate PO

Bolton's busy Deansgate Post Office will be closed when postal workers stage their first national strike for over a decade in a bitter row over pay and conditions. more...

Bullies blamed for increase in robberies

Petty thefts in playgrounds across Bolton are causing police robbery figures to soar. more...

Booze smuggling ring smashed

A MAJOR booze-smuggling ring has been smashed following a series raids in Bolton. more...

The grand designs for Bolton

An architects' practice based in Bolton is celebrating its 145th year with a new book detailing its history and work. Wes Wright looks at how Bradshaw, Gass and Hope helped to shape Bolton. . . . more...

Violent teen girl faces jail

A TEENAGE girl is facing jail after admitting her part in an attack which left a man fighting for his life. more...

Schoolgirls to be given cervical cancer jabs

A VACCINATION against cervical cancer, which will be given to 12-year-old girls, has been welcomed by Bolton's health bosses. more...

Football stars kick off school's new pitch

TWO star footballers officially opened a school's new £350,000 all-weather sports pitches. more...

Canon Slade pupils in the dock

PUPILS from Canon Slade School will find themselves in the dock tomorrow as they take part in the national final of the Magistrates' Court Mock Trial competition. more...

Revamped church re-opens

A RENOVATED church opened its doors to local people as part of a community day. more...

It's party time for graduates

HUNDREDS of students are toasting degree success at the University of Bolton. more...

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