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Stories for 25 June 2007

Accrington

'Racing' drivers jailed over grandfather's death

TWO motorists have been jailed for a total of more than eight years for their part in causing the death of a 62-year-old furniture worker by dangerous driving.  more...

Jailed boy racers ruined my life - widow

A WIDOW has spoken of how two boy racers ruined her family’s life after her husband was knocked down and killed outside his local pub.   more...

Alan Calvert

Honestly, it's the taking part that counts

THE defeat by a pleasant chap some 13 years older than myself was heavy and humbling - a snapshot (if they still have those in this digital age) of life in the cut-throat world of Veterans' League bowling.  more...

Amateur Soccer

Teenage coach wins Alan Ball Trophy

A trophy dedicated to the memory of Farnworth-born football legend Alan Ball has been presented to a teenager.  more...

Bridge appeal for friendlies

Astley Bridge Football Club are looking to arrange some pre-season away friendlies in July and August against any Open Age side willing to accommodate them.  more...

Plea from Patriots

Bromley Cross Patriots Under-15s are looking for players for the 2007/08 season, starting at the beginning of September.  more...

Players wanted by CMB

CMB Westhoughton FC want a keeper and players for their Under-14s team and players for their U9s side.  more...

Around The Greens With Thumb Peg

Honestly, it's the taking part that counts

THE defeat by a pleasant chap some 13 years older than myself was heavy and humbling - a snapshot (if they still have those in this digital age) of life in the cut-throat world of Veterans' League bowling.  more...

Audley News

Plea over missing husband

A MACHINE operator who came to Blackburn from India to live with his wife has vanished from his home.  more...

Plea over missing husband

A MACHINE operator who came to Blackburn from India to live with his wife has vanished from his home.  more...

Bacup

Meeting on new bridge

A DROP-in event to highlight major bridge improvements will be held this Wednesday.  more...

Bands In Profile

Hear your band on Tower FM

THE Bolton News and Tower FM are looking for local bands to play on the radio.  more...

Underworld announce October tour

KINGS of the dance scene, Underworld have announced an October tour.  more...

New E-Zine for unsigned bands

A NEW online resource has been launched that will give young musicians the opportunity to learn more about the music industry and discover how to break into it.  more...

Gig pics and videos for online gallery

BANDS can now send pictures and videos from their gigs to The Bolton News via their mobile phones.  more...

Barnoldswick

Beer joke backfired and led to assault

A 38-year-old man failed to see the funny side when his girlfriend dripped beer over his face while he was sleeping, a court was told.  more...

Aerospace industry flying high

THE North West aerospace industry is looking set to benefit from an 'unprecedented' workload following major new orders announced at Paris International Air Show.  more...

Blackburn

Man arrested for drug offences after police raid

A MAN has been arrested this morning for possession of drugs after police swooped on a property in Fielding Crescent, Blackburn.  more...

Chill out - in an ice hotel

A TRAVEL company is officially cool after building only one of a handful of hotels of its type in the world.  more...

Passport office to cut fraud

A NEW passport office which is being opened to help eliminate fraud will create 11 new jobs in Blackburn.  more...

Man charged with rape attempts

A 34-year-old man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with three attempted rapes on two teenage girls.  more...

Police saw driver stagger to car

A TEENAGER was seen staggering to his car by police officers, filling up at an all night service station.  more...

Council's flop website set for re-launch

A COUNCIL which lost almost £600,000 on a failed website is looking for funding to re-launch the project.  more...

Straw supports market traders

Blackburn MP Jack Straw gave his backing to Support Your Markets Week.  more...

Smoking ban - cigarette butt littering crackdown

PEOPLE face being fined for littering as councils fight to keep the streets clean of cigarette butts when the new smoking ban comes into force .  more...

Juror fined after lying over doctor's appointment

A JUROR was discharged from a rape trial after claiming he had to go to the doctor's - but it was a lie.  more...

Gun death psychiatrist made "correct decision"

A CONSULTANT psychiatrist made the "correct decision at the time" when he discharged a patient who later shot a man dead, a misconduct hearing was told.  more...

Blackpool News

Nurses' remedy for child accidents

Hospital staff in Blackpool have been throwing their weight behind a campaign to help prevent child injuries.  more...

Collapsed man dies at festival

A Blackpool man has collapsed and died at a music festival on Merseyside.  more...

King Kong in Blackpool

Blackpool tourist attraction Louis Tussaud's Waxworks has taken delivery of its latest arrival, King Kong.  more...

Dead man named

A Blackpool man who collapsed and died at a music festival on Merseyside has been named as John Derek Anstey.  more...

Have your say on Foxhall

Residents interested in helping shape the future of Foxhall are invited to attend an exhibition event in the area this week.  more...

Railway robbery witnesses sought

Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at Preston railway station last night.  more...

Cabbie died two days before son's birthday

The mother of a Blackpool cabbie who collapsed and died at a music festival has paid tribute to her son.  more...

Railway robbery witnesses sought

Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at Preston railway station last night.  more...

Bolton News

One-way traffic plan for town centre

Plans for a new one-way traffic system in Bolton town centre is provoking plenty of comment on this website.  more...

Website hunt for missing sex offender

The case of a missing sex offender from the Greater Manchester area will today become the latest to feature on a police 'Most Wanted' website.  more...

New blow for Overdale tribute families

Sentimental items removed from memorial plinths at Overdale Crematorium were simply put in bin liners and left in a yard, The Bolton News can reveal today.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

NHS the top priority - Brown

Gordon Brown was crowned Labour leader - and promised to "meet the challenge of change" as he seeks to renew his party and the country.  more...

Vandal attack on carnival ambulance trailer

Vandals smashed the windows of a St John Ambulance trailer when they pelted it with bricks and stones.  more...

Bikini car wash trio's charity winner

ALL that was missing was the sunshine when three fundraisers dressed in their bikinis for a charity car wash.  more...

Bolton's health record shame

Bolton has one of the worst health records in the country, according to Government figures.  more...

On my head, chick!

Well, you could have knocked her down with a feather . . .  more...

Pupils' last night . . . at the prom

School-leavers celebrated the end of term with a stylish prom night at the Last Drop Village.  more...

Fears over pub smoking shelter

A LANDLADY'S plans for a portable smoking shelter outside her pub have come under fire from a council leader who says it could be used as a weapon by drunks.  more...

Walls blown down by winds

THREE 6ft walls have been blown down by powerful winds in Bolton.  more...

Shops warned in lighters ban

Consumer watchdogs are urging shopkeepers not to stock up on potentially dangerous novelty cigarette lighters.  more...

Teenage coach wins Alan Ball Trophy

A trophy dedicated to the memory of Farnworth-born football legend Alan Ball has been presented to a teenager.  more...

Pupils select winning author

Young bookworms in Bolton have given a children's author their seal of approval.  more...

Rise in abuse of elderly at home

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

Difficult times ahead for Bolton store

The company that owns Bolton town centre department store Whitakers has suffered a sales slump in the first half of the year.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Busines leaders back one-way plans

PLANS for a one-way system around Bolton town centre have been backed by local business leaders.  more...

Town's GP shortage

BOLTON has a chronic shortage of family doctors leading health chiefs to call on GPs to band together to create a new surgery.  more...

Drivers unhurt after collision in Astley Bridge

TWO drivers escaped injury after a smash in Astley Bridge.  more...

Website hunt for missing sex offender

The case of a missing sex offender from the Greater Manchester area will today become the latest to feature on a police 'Most Wanted' website.  more...

Shops warned in lighters ban

Consumer watchdogs are urging shopkeepers not to stock up on potentially dangerous novelty cigarette lighters.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Burnley

Award for Burnley's panopticon

BURNLEY'S Singing Ringing Tree has won a prestigious national architecture award.  more...

Aerospace industry flying high

THE North West aerospace industry is looking set to benefit from an 'unprecedented' workload following major new orders announced at Paris International Air Show.  more...

Polish fire chief breaks down barriers

A POLISH fire officer is helping Lancashire crews break down barriers with the region's migrant workers.  more...

Man in court over Jane's death

THE man accused of murdering former Burnley teenager Jane Young has appeared in court - but his trial is unlikely to begin before December.  more...

Five admitted to hospital after car overturns

FIVE people, including a baby and a toddler, were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a car overturned on a treacherous road.  more...

Bury News

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Help to stop aged falling

PHYSIOS from Fairfield Hospital are joining forces with other health professionals next week to help reduce the number of falling accidents.  more...

Louise's brave quest to thank cancer carers

BREAST cancer survivor Louise Brooks is giving something back to the dedicated teams of doctors and nurses who were a vital part of her treatment and recovery.  more...

High winds bring down tree

A READER captured a dramatic picture of a tree which blew down in Wellington Road, Bury, blocking the road and stopping traffic.  more...

Taxi driver killer loses his court bid to appeal

A MAN who took part in the killing of a taxi driver in Bury while celebrating a friend's 21st birthday has failed in a bid to have his murder conviction overturned on appeal.  more...

Machete threat to security guard

ROBBERS threatened a security guard with a machete in a raid at a petrol station.  more...

Bartek shows his steely strength

BARTEK Holda is already looking for a new challenge after completing what is regarded as the toughest half-ironman contest in the world.  more...

Mayor backs lung disease charter

THE Mayor of Bury whistled as he worked to raise awareness of lung disease.  more...

'Boy racers' are driving residents mad

ANGRY residents are calling for action to tackle noisy boy racers' keeping them awake at night.  more...

Jonathan (17) sets challenge for orchestra

A TEENAGE composer has created a challenge for a Bury orchestra.  more...

Swan song for music teacher

MUSIC teacher Dorothy Stoddard is set to give her vocal chords a well-earned rest after more than three decades at Bury Grammar School for Girls.  more...

Help shape the Partnership

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

Award for newspaper sales success

A STORE in Tottington has not let adversity affect sales of the Bury Times.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Gary and Emma are United!

It was a "match of the day" with a difference when Bury-born footballer Gary Neville wed his sweetheart Emma Hadfield on Saturday.  more...

Parties join in opposition to congestion charge plan

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

Community work brings MBEs in the Queen's birthday honours

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

Fusiliers in the ring for historic prize

FIRST World War boxing belts are about to make a return to the ranks of the Fusiliers.  more...

Westbury are the hotshots

PROVING themselves soccer hotshots are the Westbury Wanderers under 7s.  more...

Downpour floods homes

WATER up to six feet deep flooded the cellars of four houses in Radcliffe during heavy rain last Friday.  more...

Paper bank destroyed by fire

A PAPER bank at the rear of Asda's supermarket in Radcliffe was destroyed by fire at 8pm on Sunday. Children are being blamed for starting the blaze.  more...

Stop the War protesters call to new PM

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

D-Day looms for Fairfield's maternity services

D-Day looms for the future of Fairfield Hospital's maternity services and its special care baby unit.  more...

Cannabis farm found at house

A CANNABIS farm has been discovered at a house in Bury.  more...

Temporary lights on The Rock

TEMPORARY traffic lights are operating on The Rock in Bury for a week, due to gas works between the fire station and John Street.  more...

French for juniors is Carole's aim

SEVEN-year-olds across Bury will be saying "bonjour" to a new language, with help from a Tottington teacher.  more...

Dried-up lake a mystery after council denial

COUNCIL bosses "categorically deny" that they are to blame for a town centre lake drying up.  more...

Pair's diamond marriage with lots of sparkle

WARTIME sweethearts Henry and Irene Graham will be dancing the anniversary waltz as they celebrate 60 years of marriage.  more...

Rotarian dies on holiday in Greece

A RESPECTED Rotarian has died while on holiday in Greece.  more...

Warm weather warning about thieves

NEARLY 60 homeowners across the borough have been the victim of thieves during the recent spell of warm weather.  more...

Parents pledge to help fund a cure to help save their son

TONY and Tracy Levene, whose two-year-old son Joey has been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, are setting out to raise £500,000 to fund research into a cure.  more...

United front to fight composting site planned near homes

LABOUR and Conservative councillors could join forces to fight plans to build a large composting site close to homes in Bradley Fold.  more...

Woman trapped in car

A WOMAN had to be freed from her car by firefighters after a crash in Walshaw Road, Bury.  more...

School band has a new beat

PARENTS of Fairfield County Primary have been drumming' up support for a school band.  more...

£689 bill for man guilty of flytipping

A TEENAGE ice cream seller must pay £689 after his rubbish was found dumped in a Bury street.  more...

Grammar girls meet law lord

POTENTIAL lawyers of the future from Bury are meeting the UK's youngest law lord today.  more...

Ethnic minority business fair filmed at hotel

MORE than 250 people attended an ethnic minority business fair organised by Bury College Business Solutions.  more...

Weather for ducks as new wicket is unveiled

IT was hardly cricketing weather when a new cricket wicket was unveiled at a Bury park.  more...

Outstanding report for CE School

A PRIMARY school has been given top marks for the way it brings together education and religion.  more...

Singer hits the right note for her studies

SINGER Soraya Mafi has won plenty of applause for her vocal talents and now she has been recognised for her academic success.  more...

Schoolboy pranks theme for flowerbed

BRITAIN'S favourite naughty schoolboy will represent Bury at next month's RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.  more...

Clampdown on illegal jobs

COWBOY bosses who employ illegal migrants face tougher sanctions, says Euro MP Gary Titley.  more...

Teddies turn up a £1,000 donation

A TEDDY bear hunt proved a grand' occasion for disabled children's charity Hurdles.  more...

Heart defect man's plea to other victims

A FATHER-of-three suffering with severe heart problems is looking for people with similar conditions to set up a support group.  more...

Find a home for unwanted cuddly toys

BURY Samaritans are appealing for unwanted cuddly toys to help raise much-needed funds.  more...

Market man's £365 for hospital appeal

MARKET man Harold Posner has collected £365 for Booth Hall and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Appeal.  more...

Beer festival makes £1,000 for Bury Hospice

IT was "bottoms up" for Bury Round Table 109 members when they held a beer festival in aid of Bury Hospice.  more...

Baby unit gets a boost

A BURY Market trader and his customers have given a cash boost to Fairfield Special Care Baby Unit.  more...

Smashing help for Mashed IT creativity

YOUNG film makers and photographers in Bury are in the frame for a technological breakthrough.  more...

Charity ball is right up Sean's street

MORE than £10,000 to help children in Nepal was raised from a charity ball supported by actor Sean Wilson.  more...

Young drivers' drinking risk

A POLICE traffic chief says that young people make up an "alarmingly high" proportion of drink-drivers across Greater Manchester.  more...

Libraries win Charter Mark again

BURY'S libraries have achieved the Charter Mark for customer service for a ninth consecutive year.  more...

Waiting times for hearing tests are slashed

WAITING times have been slashed for people needing hearing tests in Bury.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Business Headlines

Test for fork lift truck drivers

A training specialist is searching the region's top fork lift truck driver.  more...

Difficult times ahead for Bolton store

The company that owns Bolton town centre department store Whitakers has suffered a sales slump in the first half of the year.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.  more...

Business News

Cement firm’s back on track

A COMPANY is to transport its goods by freight train - 15 years after it was forced to stop using the railways.  more...

Aerospace industry flying high

THE North West aerospace industry is looking set to benefit from an 'unprecedented' workload following major new orders announced at Paris International Air Show.  more...

iTeddy launch

Businessman Imran Hakim's iTeddy - the hi-tech product which won a cash grant from TV's Dragons' Den - has been unveiled in a high-profile launch at London Zoo.  more...

Business Updates

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Internet agency puts Faith online

A BURY company which manufactures a popular range of natural skincare and toiletry products is showing faith' in online marketing.  more...

New tax penalty system will hit businesses harder

A NEW, less flexible tax penalty system will hit businesses that break the rules even harder, warns a specialist adviser.  more...

Online PA firm expands its services to meet demand

ONLINE public relations specialist, CLICKintoPR.com, has added new services to its pay-as-you-go PR website and completely redesigned the screen presentation.  more...

Andrew rides off to retirement

THE senior partner at one of the oldest solicitors' practices in the area is on his bike!  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Chorley Cc News

Chorley suffer heavy defeat

Chorley suffered a heavy defeat at home to losing by 121 runs.  more...

Chorley News

Glass roof plan for market

A glass roof could be installed over Chorley market as part of radical new improvement plans unveiled by the council.  more...

Clarets News

Benfica winning race for Djemba-Djemba

CLARETS loan target Eric Djemba-Djemba looks increasingly likely to make a permanent move to Benfica.  more...

Clitheroe

Decorator’s college con

A CONMAN duped a Clitheroe shopkeeper into giving him money up front for decorating work.  more...

Colne

Man in court over rape and kidnap of girl, 11

A MAN has appeared before Burnley Magistrates accused of kidnapping and twice raping an 11-year-old girl.   more...

Crime gang in £52,500 factory raid

A CRIME gang has struck at a furniture manufacturer for the third time, stealing £20,000 of stock in a night time raid.  more...

Competitions

Win a pair of tickets to Mika's secret gig

Number one sensation, Mika, will come to Manchester on June 27 in an exclusive performance as part of the 2007 Vodafone TBA series of secret, free gigs.  more...

Cricket Round-Up

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Leaders crash to defeat at Adlington

ADLINGTON stunned league leaders Edgworth to turn the table on its head on a frantic afternoon of cricket in the Anthony Axford's Bolton Association.  more...

Clifton's double ton repeat

Clifton once again surpassed the 200 mark and then kept going as Middleton became the latest victims of their run which has now taken them up to fifth in the Central Lancashire League table.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Darwen

Bridleway protestors' petition tops 1,000

MORE than 1,000 people have signed a petition objecting to plans for a controversial bridleway through a Darwen beauty spot.  more...

'Racing' drivers jailed over grandfather's death

TWO motorists have been jailed for a total of more than eight years for their part in causing the death of a 62-year-old furniture worker by dangerous driving.  more...

Man denies blinding woman

A MAN accused of blinding a Darwen woman in one eye has told a jury he had not used violence towards her.  more...

Jailed boy racers ruined my life - widow

A WIDOW has spoken of how two boy racers ruined her family’s life after her husband was knocked down and killed outside his local pub.   more...

Deepdale News

Suz set for biggest fight yet

Preston boxer Suz Member is jumping back in the ring next month for his biggest fight yet.  more...

Stabbed woman not suspicious

The death of a woman at her home in Rook Street, Deepdale, Preston, is not being treated as suspicious.  more...

Education

Help for disadvantaged pupils

A PIONEERING scheme to give young people from disadvantaged areas a chance for a brighter future is being piloted in East Lancashire schools.  more...

Education News

Pupils' last night . . . at the prom

School-leavers celebrated the end of term with a stylish prom night at the Last Drop Village.  more...

Cheers to the school proms

This country has adopted some American customs over the years and not always for the best.  more...

Pupils select winning author

Young bookworms in Bolton have given a children's author their seal of approval.  more...

England And Lancashire Updates

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Farnworth

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Pupils' last night . . . at the prom

School-leavers celebrated the end of term with a stylish prom night at the Last Drop Village.  more...

Cheers to the school proms

This country has adopted some American customs over the years and not always for the best.  more...

Family tie to school time capsule

I HAVE received a copy of The Bolton News (Monday, June 11), sent to me by my sister-in-law, Mrs Margaret Rothwell.  more...

Teenage coach wins Alan Ball Trophy

A trophy dedicated to the memory of Farnworth-born football legend Alan Ball has been presented to a teenager.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Frank Mckenna

Big events to boost Preston

Recent discussions with the Preston business community has highlighted the importance of the city's public events.  more...

Gig Reviews

Devo@Manchester Apollo

Devo are a cult band with an avid cult following, as evidenced by the number of boiler suits and power domes being worn.  more...

Andy Williams@Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Emperor of Cool' - Andy Williams - came amongst his subjects with a 14 piece band that included a female drummer and four keyboards - well, you gotta recreate an orchestra somehow).  more...

Devo@Manchester Apollo

Devo are a cult band with an avid cult following, as evidenced by the number of boiler suits and power domes being worn.  more...

Andy Williams@Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Emperor of Cool' - Andy Williams - came amongst his subjects with a 14 piece band that included a female drummer and four keyboards - well, you gotta recreate an orchestra somehow).  more...

Andy Williams@Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Emperor of Cool' - Andy Williams - came amongst his subjects with a 14 piece band that included a female drummer and four keyboards - well, you gotta recreate an orchestra somehow).  more...

Devo@Manchester Apollo

Devo are a cult band with an avid cult following, as evidenced by the number of boiler suits and power domes being worn.  more...

Devo@Manchester Apollo

Devo are a cult band with an avid cult following, as evidenced by the number of boiler suits and power domes being worn.  more...

Andy Williams@Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Emperor of Cool' - Andy Williams - came amongst his subjects with a 14 piece band that included a female drummer and four keyboards - well, you gotta recreate an orchestra somehow).  more...

Haslingden

Business centre is just the job

A BUSINESS centre is set to put the No Vacancies' sign up.  more...

Health

Extra sexual disease tests as cases rise 600pc

PLANS to extend a sexual health screening programme aimed at tackling soaring rates of sexually transmitted diseases have been unveiled.  more...

Health News

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Fears over pub smoking shelter

A LANDLADY'S plans for a portable smoking shelter outside her pub have come under fire from a council leader who says it could be used as a weapon by drunks.  more...

Staying smart and safe in the sun

Whether we go to foreign climes or await the (occasional) sunny Bolton day, many of us will be hoping for a golden tan this year.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Health Updates

Staying safe in the sunshine

WITH summer just around the corner, this week we are focusing on how you can stay safe and healthy as the temperatures rise.  more...

Cooking outdoors: What to remember

NICE weather often goes hand-in-hand with outdoor living and barbecues are a common addition to our summer fun.  more...

Helen Mead

Teen years: We had it tough but I wouldn’t swap!

I'VE started to feel bitter in middle-age.I've started to utter phrases such as "It wasn't like that in my day" and "What's the world coming to?"  more...

Horwich

Vandal attack on carnival ambulance trailer

Vandals smashed the windows of a St John Ambulance trailer when they pelted it with bricks and stones.  more...

Protect towns' traditions

Horwich celebrated a weekend of carnival and racing activities - smiling through the rain.  more...

Test for fork lift truck drivers

A training specialist is searching the region's top fork lift truck driver.  more...

Lancashire

Today will be 'wettest for 15 years'

WEATHER experts are saying that today is going to be the wettest day in Lancashire for 15 years.  more...

Activity centre's safety success

STAFF at an outdoor activity centre are celebrating after they scooped a health and safety award.  more...

Top chef backs awards

Top celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey is supporting a search to find young unsung heroes in Lancashire.  more...

Lancashire Ccc

Law looks for Red Rose tattoo

STUART Law has a tattoo of the Queensland Bulls emblazoned on his backside - an act of love for his native Australian state side when they landed the Sheffield Shield after a wait of 68 years.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

20/20 clash is off

Today's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie was abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Lancashire League

Ormerod looking forward to task ahead

TAKING over the captaincy of a team rock bottom of the Lancashire League with only one win in 11 games could be seen as a daunting task.  more...

Langho

Paul keeps up tradition

AN APPRENTICE working at Clitheroe's Castle Cement has followed in the footsteps of his manager 30 years on by scooping a top training award.  more...

Latest Gigs Around The North-West Reviewed

Devo@Manchester Apollo

Devo are a cult band with an avid cult following, as evidenced by the number of boiler suits and power domes being worn.  more...

Andy Williams@Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Emperor of Cool' - Andy Williams - came amongst his subjects with a 14 piece band that included a female drummer and four keyboards - well, you gotta recreate an orchestra somehow).  more...

Devo@Manchester Apollo

Devo are a cult band with an avid cult following, as evidenced by the number of boiler suits and power domes being worn.  more...

Andy Williams@Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Emperor of Cool' - Andy Williams - came amongst his subjects with a 14 piece band that included a female drummer and four keyboards - well, you gotta recreate an orchestra somehow).  more...

Devo@Manchester Apollo

Devo are a cult band with an avid cult following, as evidenced by the number of boiler suits and power domes being worn.  more...

Andy Williams@Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Emperor of Cool' - Andy Williams - came amongst his subjects with a 14 piece band that included a female drummer and four keyboards - well, you gotta recreate an orchestra somehow).  more...

Devo@Manchester Apollo

Devo are a cult band with an avid cult following, as evidenced by the number of boiler suits and power domes being worn.  more...

Andy Williams@Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Emperor of Cool' - Andy Williams - came amongst his subjects with a 14 piece band that included a female drummer and four keyboards - well, you gotta recreate an orchestra somehow).  more...

Latest Sport

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Leigh Headlines

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Soap star to re-open library

TYLDESLEY'S newly refurbished library will reopen with a flourish next Thursday.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Letters

Thanks to all those who stood by me

I WAS dismissed by Royal Mail for mimicking an Asian accent, and my recent tribunal case did not go as I would have wished.  more...

Stop this political squabbling

RE Brian Gordon's letter Conservative councillor (one of three) Meadowhead Ward.  more...

Paws for thought on foreign strays

NOW holiday time has arrived and many people will be travelling abroad, I would like to remind readers that our charity Paws in Need reg 1110537, helps stray dogs and cats in southern Spain, Cyprus, Malta and Athens by providing/supporting feeding programmes and neutering.  more...

Yorkshire beats Lancashire for chips!

RE the story about Steve Midgely at the Fielden Arms, Mellor, claiming he cooks the perfect chips.  more...

Ex-servicepeople deserve fair deal

AT A time when we are remembering the Falklands conflict it might be an opportune moment to remember another group of servicemen who have been shabbily treated by various governments.  more...

Life

Lingerie guru takes a stance over MBE

JOSEPH Corré, who with his wife Serena Rees created the famous lingerie line Agent Provocateur, has said he will not accept the MBE he was given in the Queen's Birthday Honours List because he finds the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, morally corrupt.  more...

Gyms the new hotspots for love

LYCRA and a thin sheen of sweat may not be everyone's idea of a great look, but it seems that the gym is once again one of the top places to meet potential partners.  more...

Designer with a different agenda

YOUNG designer Jennifer Wilson may have had her clothes showcased at Graduate Fashion Week, but that doesn't mean she agrees with everything the fashion industry says or does. Kat Dibbits chats to her.  more...

A girl with ideas of her own

Young designer Jennifer Wilson may have had her clothes showcased at Graduate Fashion Week, but that doesn't mean she agrees with everything the fashion industry says or does. . .  more...

Check out Kylie's ever-changing moods

Bolton fashionistas will be salivating at the thought of the imminent arrival of Kylie - The Exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery.  more...

Domestic abuse reaches new levels

DOMESTIC abuse has reached epidemic levels in the UK, according to a new report.  more...

Meet Jane Grundy, The Medicine Woman

Describe Jane Grundy as a medicine woman and you would not be far wrong.  more...

Local Cricket Round-Up

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Local Sports Updates

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Lostock Hall News

Free parking for shoppers?

Shoppers in Lostock Hall could be set to benefit from up to an hour's free parking.  more...

Manchester News

Website hunt for missing sex offender

The case of a missing sex offender from the Greater Manchester area will today become the latest to feature on a police 'Most Wanted' website.  more...

Website hunt for missing sex offender

The case of a missing sex offender from the Greater Manchester area will today become the latest to feature on a police 'Most Wanted' website.  more...

Mela Guide

The Ultimate Mela Guide: North West and Yorkshire.

The good, the bad and the damn right ugly - for the seventh year running here it is. The definitive list of mela's happening across the region and the country.  more...

Midnight Walk Photos

Midnight Walk

Great Harwood's Noreen Price.  more...

Midnight Walk

Julie Ridgeway and Julia Wallbank from Clitheroe with Darth Vader.  more...

Midnight Walk

Blackburn's Maureen Hindle signs in with supervisors Carrie Wilkinson (Darwen) and Mandy Wickham (Oswaldtwistle).  more...

Midnight Walk

Accrington's Sabrina Fensom and Christine Dixon.  more...

Midnight Walk

Caroline Slater (Accrington), Charlotte Thompson(Blackburn) and Sam Kausar (Hapton).  more...

Midnight Walk

Margo Grimshaw and Harry Grayson with Darth Vader.  more...

Midnight Walk

Supervisor Lynne Charnock (Lower Darwen)  more...

Midnight Walk

Mum Kim and daughter Holly Shutes(10) and Daughter Sarah(11) and mum Diane Pope from Newton.  more...

Midnight Walk

Faerie Mary spreads her magic dust.  more...

Midnight Walk

Natalie Barkley and Robin Horrocks(both 15) from Bacup.  more...

Midnight Walk

Harry Grayson is sprinkled with faerie dust.  more...

Midnight Walk

Roelee Park School contingent.  more...

Midnight Walk

Janet Young (Lower Darwen), Irene Hayhurst (Brownhill), Maggie Rollinson (Observatory) and Marg Kelly (Longshaw)  more...

Midnight Walk

The Pub Crawlers from 'The Pub' on Duckworth St in Darwen.  more...

Midnight Walk

Blackburn's Jay Whittingstall(on leave fron the Artilliary) with Mum Tracy, Toni Martin and Michelle Grogan.  more...

Midnight Walk

Whalley's Francesca Stubbs and Darwen's Sadie Pilkington, both 12.  more...

Midnight Walk

Prepared for the rain.  more...

Midnight Walk

Faeries Mary and Emma Fae  more...

Midnight Walk

Wigan's Lynn Bancrost and Burnley's Tracy Greenwood from Backhouse Insurance in Nelson.  more...

Midnight Walk

Cindy Rhodes rom Pleckgate warms up with the roadshow.  more...

Midnight Walk

The supervisors lead the way.  more...

Midnight Walk

Participants warm up.  more...

Midnight Walk

Rainbow Children's Nursery staff from Darwen.  more...

Midnight Walk .

The participants warm up.  more...

Midnight Walk

Debbie Johnson and Elaine Hargreaves with the Telegraph's own Julie.  more...

Midnight Walk

Wilpshire's Karen Woods and Margaret Evans with Brownhill's Cheryl Sutclife.  more...

Midnight Walk

Thwaites Marketing Executive Chroistine Robinson hands over £115 pounds raised in the Witton Park Race For Life event a few weeks ago to Harry Grayson.  more...

Midnight Walk

Familly members Nazreen, Hamida and Najma Sumra(Hamida raised about £1000).  more...

Midnight Walk

Clockwise-Yvonne Hall (Lower Darwen), Rachel Greenwood (Rishton), Stacy Hall (Blackburn) and Jenny Hall (Lower Darwen)  more...

Midnight Walk

The faeries spread their magic dust.  more...

More Sports News

Chorley boss weighs up double swoop

CHORLEY manager Gerry Luczka is hoping to land two new strikers as part of his summer rebuilding pro-gramme.  more...

Federer cruises through at Wimbledon

Roger Federer took advantage of a welcome spell of dry weather to make a successful start to his bid for a fifth straight Wimbledon title.  more...

Burnley bid for semis

CRICKET: Burnley Under 13s bid to make it through to the Lancashire Schools Hacking Cup semi-finals when they take on Bury for their quarter final clash at Lowerhouse CC, today.  more...

Porter is a wanted man

FORMER Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil Chris Porter is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war that has left his current club Oldham fuming.  more...

Movies

Emraan Hashmi interview

Emraan Hashmi is all set for his latest release Awarapan. Here he talks about marriage, music and leading ladies!  more...

Aap Ka Suroor

Music director and singer, Himesh Reshammiya makes his Bollywood debut in this romantic thriller supposedly based on his own real life love story.  more...

Apne

The family bond forms the backdrop for this film. It shows how people sacrifice their dreams in order to keep their families intact.  more...

News

Plea over missing husband

A MACHINE operator who came to Blackburn from India to live with his wife has vanished from his home.  more...

Seasiders on Sky

Blackpool will feature in one of the first Championship games on Sky next season, the broadcaster has revealed.  more...

Community under attack

Muslims are being pelted with eggs and stones in attacks on a Community Centre seven years after it was destroyed in a petrol bomb attack.  more...

Student fought back at bag snatcher

A female university student was left with a broken collar bone when she became the victim of a drive-by bag snatch, a court was told.  more...

Plea over missing husband

A MACHINE operator who came to Blackburn from India to live with his wife has vanished from his home.  more...

News About Local Jobs

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.  more...

News Round-Up

Bikini car wash trio's charity winner

ALL that was missing was the sunshine when three fundraisers dressed in their bikinis for a charity car wash.  more...

Limo ride to school for Jessica

Young Jessica Wood enjoyed a taste of the high life when she was chauffeured to classes in a limousine.  more...

Limo ride to school for Jessica

Young Jessica Wood enjoyed a taste of the high life when she was chauffeured to classes in a limousine.  more...

On my head, chick!

Well, you could have knocked her down with a feather . . .  more...

On my head, chick!

Well, you could have knocked her down with a feather . . .  more...

Family tie to school time capsule

I HAVE received a copy of The Bolton News (Monday, June 11), sent to me by my sister-in-law, Mrs Margaret Rothwell.  more...

Bridge appeal for friendlies

Astley Bridge Football Club are looking to arrange some pre-season away friendlies in July and August against any Open Age side willing to accommodate them.  more...

Plea from Patriots

Bromley Cross Patriots Under-15s are looking for players for the 2007/08 season, starting at the beginning of September.  more...

Drivers unhurt after collision in Astley Bridge

TWO drivers escaped injury after a smash in Astley Bridge.  more...

Oswaldtwistle

Deaville wins photo finish

AN Oswaldtwistle man has been named Photographer of the Year in a prestigious national competition.  more...

Padiham News

Police plea over teenager's crash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was airlifted to hospital after her car collided with an oncoming vehicle.  more...

Pendle News

Row as East Lancs road tops danger list

A ROW has broken out after an East Lancashire road was named as the most dangerous in the country.   more...

Activity centre's safety success

STAFF at an outdoor activity centre are celebrating after they scooped a health and safety award.  more...

‘Give us your views' appeal

THE leader of Pendle council has urged people to come forward with their views on life in the borough to help shape the next 10 years.  more...

Investigation into mobile phone masts

EXPERTS are to investigate whether there are possible health risks of mobile phone masts in Pendle.  more...

Preston News

Railway robbery witnesses sought

Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at Preston railway station last night.  more...

Spotlight on unhealthy Preston

Latest figures show that Preston is among the unhealthiest places in the country while neighbours in South Ribble live longer than other people in the North West.  more...

Preston veterans remembered

Ex-servicemen from across Preston are set to take part in the city's first parade to honour those who served in the armed forces.  more...

Railway robbery witnesses sought

Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at Preston railway station last night.  more...

Dead man named

A man found dead in Preston city centre has been identified by police.  more...

Prestwich Headlines

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Radcliffe Headlines

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Rawtenstall

Standard bearer

THE Rawtenstall-based International Property Agents has become the first property company in the country to be awarded the coveted Customer First Standard.  more...

Lorry driver in court over former lecturer's death

THE driver of a lorry which toppled over and killed a retired lecturer has appeared in court charged with causing her death by dangerous driving.  more...

Rossendale Carnival Photos

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

L-R:St James the Less pre-school, Alexander Lowery, Daisy Whitaller, Madelaine Bleakley, Jacob Fletcher, Racheal Bleakley, Harry Medcalfe, Eden Thomson-Howlett.  more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rachel Smith (6) and Mollie Hill (6) from Newchurch Methodist Rainbows.  more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Utd U12 girls and under 10 boys.  more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Hospice supporter (front) Laurie Ashcroft (7) with Lyndsey Ashcroft, Sam Morris, Pat Greenhalgh and Jodie Underhill.  more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Carnival

Rossendale Carnival procession at Dark Lane.   more...

Rossendale Mela Photos

Rossendale Mela

Singer Nasir Khan of Burnley was the headline act.  more...

Rossendale Mela

DJ Nas-T  more...

Rossendale Mela

DJ Nas-T  more...

Rossendale Mela

Singer Nasir Khan of Burnley was the head line act.  more...

Rossendale Mela

L-R Rukhsana Khan, Nazia Yousef, Gulshana Ali, Salma Umme all from Haslingden.  more...

Rossendale Mela

l-r Madiea Gulzeb (15, Rawtenstall), Uebba Kalam (15, Rawtenstall), Selina Begum (15, Rawtenstall)  more...

Rossendale Mela

Dhol player Laddy Sing  more...

Rossendale Mela

l-r DJ Nas-T (support), Nasir Khan (headline), Laddy Singh (support).  more...

Rossendale Mela

The crowds flock to see folk singers Save the Day!  more...

Rossendale Mela

l-r Debbie Wroe and Siobhan Knight take part in the tug of war.  more...

Rossendale Mela

Chris Davies as Jukalo the Juggler.  more...

Rossendale Mela

l-r Madiea Gulzeb (15, Rawtenstall), Uebba Kalam (15, Rawtenstall) and Sayra Begum (15, Rawtenstall).  more...

Rossendale News

Concern over offices bill for council with no town hall

MORE than £300,000 has been spent providing offices for council staff since the borough's town hall was closed, it has been revealed.  more...

£10million bid to revamp health facilities

A £10million bid for government cash to revamp a borough's health facilities is set to be submitted this week.  more...

Rovers News

Consortium to decide on Rovers bid THIS WEEK

THE American consortium interested in buying Blackburn Rovers is likely to decide this week whether or not to make a formal bid for the club.  more...

Rugby League Round-Up

Warriors' praise for rugby teenagers

Wigan Warriors rugby league star Iafeta Paleaaesina has praised Westhoughton youngsters for their dedication to the game.  more...

Warriors' praise for rugby teenagers

Wigan Warriors rugby league star Iafeta Paleaaesina has praised Westhoughton youngsters for their dedication to the game.  more...

Sabden

Fallen tree blocks road

A road had to be closed after a tree came down in the windy weather.  more...

Samlesbury News

£6m nature wonderland revealed

AMBITIOUS multi-million pound plans to create a natural visitor attraction near Samlesbury were being revealed today.  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...

Shadsworth Carnival Photos

Shadsworth Carnival

7-year-old Abigail Hamer.  more...

Shadsworth Carnival

Cousins Khalsa and Suraj Singh playing the Dhol Bhangra drums.  more...

Shadsworth Carnival

Megan Sharrott and Chloe Scott, both 10, find some amusement before the start of the carnival.  more...

Shadsworth Carnival

Shadsworth Neighbourhood Centre Parent Toddler Group's Keeley Poole nearly loses her head.  more...

Shadsworth Carnival

1 1/2 year old Princess Jamina Carter-Mizon with dragon.  more...

Shadsworth Carnival

Flying Fairie Theatre Company's Dylan Star with flute.  more...

Shadsworth Carnival

Flying airie Theatre Company's Sarah Dickson and Dylan Star in medieval guise.  more...

Shadsworth Carnival

The carnival sets off.  more...

Shadsworth News

Carnival spirits beat weather

RAIN failed to cast a shadow over the colourful Shadsworth Carnival yesterday.  more...

Smoking Ban In 2007

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Fears over pub smoking shelter

A LANDLADY'S plans for a portable smoking shelter outside her pub have come under fire from a council leader who says it could be used as a weapon by drunks.  more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Sport From Around The Area

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.  more...

Sporting Highlights

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Roses game abandoned

This afternoon's Twenty20 Cup game between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley Carnegie has been abandoned due to the wet conditions.  more...

Stanley News

Mullin: We'll be stronger after first season battle

PAUL Mullin insists his summer break would have been a nightmare if he was gearing up for life back in the Conference.  more...

Stars From The Bolton Area

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.  more...

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.  more...

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.  more...

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.  more...

Staying Healthy Keeping Fit Competition

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Great Harwood Primary School, Great Harwood  more...

Trawden

Festival is a blooming success

Cartoon scarecrows, a brass band and stilt walker were among the attractions at this year's Trawden Garden Festival.  more...

Trawden Garden Festival Photos

Trawden Garden Festival

David Green of Church View with the Loch Ness monster.  more...

Trawden Garden Festival

Rev Woldemar Flake in the Sunday school peace garden.  more...

Trawden Garden Festival

Rev Woldemar Flake in the Sunday school peace garden.  more...

Trawden Garden Festival

Kath Green and Joyce Hook with the invisible man at St Mary the virgin's church.  more...

Trawden Garden Festival

Jessica Lingard (10) and Gillian Gane in St Mary the virgin's church with display by 'Jolly Codgers'.  more...

Trawden Garden Festival

Liam Stockdale (9) with his third prize winning 'power puff girls'.  more...

Wanderers News

Rafa gives Cisse ultimatum

WANDERERS must buy Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse outright if they want him at the Reebok next season.  more...

Henry sale increases Anelka deal talk

The sale of Thierry Henry to Barcelona has again increased speculation that manager Arsene Wenger will step up his efforts to tempt £11m-rated Anelka back to Arsenal.  more...

Kanoute deal chance off

Striker Frederic Kanoute has dashed Wanderers' hopes of signing him by pledging his future to Spanish side Sevilla.  more...

UEFA Cup: First qualifying round draw date

Clubs begin preparations for the long journey to the 2007-08 UEFA Cup Final at the City of Manchester stadium after the first qualifying round draw is held on Friday.  more...

We Say

Protect towns' traditions

Horwich celebrated a weekend of carnival and racing activities - smiling through the rain.  more...

Cheers to the school proms

This country has adopted some American customs over the years and not always for the best.  more...

West Bradford News

Cement firm’s back on track

A COMPANY is to transport its goods by freight train - 15 years after it was forced to stop using the railways.  more...

Westhoughton

Creative arts day

A free creative arts day, where visitors can join in arts, crafts and performance, will be held at Westhoughton Community Learning Centre, Central Drive, Westhoughton, on July 20, from 10am to 3pm.  more...

Resident's plans to fence-off home

A HOUSEHOLDER wants to fence-off her home from the public footpath.  more...

Tree fell application entered

PLANNING permission is being sought to fell an overhanging tree.  more...

Warriors' praise for rugby teenagers

Wigan Warriors rugby league star Iafeta Paleaaesina has praised Westhoughton youngsters for their dedication to the game.  more...

Players wanted by CMB

CMB Westhoughton FC want a keeper and players for their Under-14s team and players for their U9s side.  more...

Plans to install high street restaurant sign

A RESTAURATEUR has applied for planning permission to install an illuminated sign outside his business.  more...

Warriors' praise for rugby teenagers

Wigan Warriors rugby league star Iafeta Paleaaesina has praised Westhoughton youngsters for their dedication to the game.  more...

Wigan News

Website hunt for missing sex offender

The case of a missing sex offender from the Greater Manchester area will today become the latest to feature on a police 'Most Wanted' website.  more...

Shops warned in lighters ban

Consumer watchdogs are urging shopkeepers not to stock up on potentially dangerous novelty cigarette lighters.  more...

Warriors' praise for rugby teenagers

Wigan Warriors rugby league star Iafeta Paleaaesina has praised Westhoughton youngsters for their dedication to the game.  more...

Website hunt for missing sex offender

The case of a missing sex offender from the Greater Manchester area will today become the latest to feature on a police 'Most Wanted' website.  more...

Shops warned in lighters ban

Consumer watchdogs are urging shopkeepers not to stock up on potentially dangerous novelty cigarette lighters.  more...

Warriors' praise for rugby teenagers

Wigan Warriors rugby league star Iafeta Paleaaesina has praised Westhoughton youngsters for their dedication to the game.  more...

Wigan Warriors

Warriors' praise for rugby teenagers

Wigan Warriors rugby league star Iafeta Paleaaesina has praised Westhoughton youngsters for their dedication to the game.  more...

Warriors' praise for rugby teenagers

Wigan Warriors rugby league star Iafeta Paleaaesina has praised Westhoughton youngsters for their dedication to the game.  more...

You Say

Land appeal decisions are being breached

Regarding Pallet Row - "setting the record straight". I refer to the article where the boss of Pallet Solutions, Paul Bramhall, responded to the residents of Avoncliff Close.  more...

Reycling habit is in the bag

AT last I'm in the fashion - with regard to plastic bags at least! Many years ago, when Safeway (now Morrisons) opened in Harwood, I wrote to the then Bolton Evening News expressing my very real worries at the huge number of plastic carrier bags being used, and continued to use my old reusable bags or boxes. In so doing, I felt quite an eccentric but now I feel really in vogue!  more...

Council is not responsible for closure of Deansgate Post office

SOME correspondents have got into the habit of blaming the Council for everything they dislike, whether or not it is responsible.  more...

Time to get go-kart race back on track

I HAVE just been watching some of the Le Mans 24-hour race. Why does Bolton, as a town, not do an annual 24-hour bicycle or go-kart race for 3- and 4-wheeled cycles again as was previously held at Moss Bank Park?  more...

Online help to cut carbon footprints

I know readers increasingly want to do their bit to help combat climate change - and knowing about your carbon footprint is a good way to start.  more...

Family tie to school time capsule

I HAVE received a copy of The Bolton News (Monday, June 11), sent to me by my sister-in-law, Mrs Margaret Rothwell.  more...

'We should be proud of our firemen'

I AM proud of my husband - a fire officer for Greater Manchester Fire Service.  more...

'It is those who have least who suffer the most'

I WRITE on behalf of the Bury Music Service and friends of the Bury Music Centre.  more...

Partnerships mean locals can't have a say

LIKE Mr Slingsby (Letters, June 14), I wonder why it was considered necessary to scrap the Area Boards in favour of Local Area Partnerships, which seem to have been devised to prevent local residents from putting their views to the councillors.  more...

Your views on congestion charges

NOW the GMPTA are consulting on Congestion Charging proposals it is important local people make me aware of their views.  more...

Labour is clearly the larger party

I SUGGEST those who object to my letter concerning the pact between the Lib/Dems and the Conservatives read it again. I have never suggested that they were wrong to have some form of agreement.  more...

Labour can't accept the result

OH dear, six weeks after they lost and it seems that Radcliffe's new Labour councillors still can't accept the result at the ballot box (New Councillor seems to be silently in favour, Radcliffe Times, June 15).  more...

Plan your parking arrangements

MANY motorists believe they have the right to be able to park in front of their houses. This is not correct - all vehicles have the same right to use the highway.  more...

Once a month for the blue bin?

I HAVE recently received the blue recycle bin, accompanied by an explanatory leaflet stating that this bin will be emptied once a month.  more...

'Tetrapak' recycling on the way

I HAVE read that the council is going to collect cardboard from July.  more...

Pure comic book genius

TELL you what, let's put a big spread in the Bury Times on June 14 calling for a public debate over introducing congestion charging across Greater Manchester - that needs a decision by July. Let's send leaflets out to every household and business across GM explaining all the issues - in a few weeks' time. Let's call this a consultation exercise. Pure comic book genius. I was going to end with a suggestion of on your bike to the instigator but cowboys ride horses!  more...

Busy road has had its width reduced

I SEE that Bury Council has reduced the width of the main A56 Manchester Road causing chaos at peak times . . . just in time for the new congestion charges. Typical of those who run our borough.  more...

Asian Image News

Plea over missing husband

A MACHINE operator who came to Blackburn from India to live with his wife has vanished from his home.   more...

Student fought back at bag snatcher

A female university student was left with a broken collar bone when she became the victim of a drive-by bag snatch, a court was told.   more...

Blackpool Citizen News

Seasiders on Sky

Blackpool will feature in one of the first Championship games on Sky next season, the broadcaster has revealed.   more...

Bury Times Business

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.   more...

New tax penalty system will hit businesses harder

A NEW, less flexible tax penalty system will hit businesses that break the rules even harder, warns a specialist adviser.   more...

Online PA firm expands its services to meet demand

ONLINE public relations specialist, CLICKintoPR.com, has added new services to its pay-as-you-go PR website and completely redesigned the screen presentation.   more...

Andrew rides off to retirement

THE senior partner at one of the oldest solicitors' practices in the area is on his bike!   more...

Internet agency puts Faith online

A BURY company which manufactures a popular range of natural skincare and toiletry products is showing faith' in online marketing.   more...

Bury Times News

Taxi driver killer loses his court bid to appeal

A MAN who took part in the killing of a taxi driver in Bury while celebrating a friend's 21st birthday has failed in a bid to have his murder conviction overturned on appeal.   more...

Schoolboy pranks theme for flowerbed

BRITAIN'S favourite naughty schoolboy will represent Bury at next month's RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.   more...

Clampdown on illegal jobs

COWBOY bosses who employ illegal migrants face tougher sanctions, says Euro MP Gary Titley.   more...

Summer tummy bug warning

WITH summer on the horizon, health experts are warning people to avoid food poisoning.   more...

Machete threat to security guard

ROBBERS threatened a security guard with a machete in a raid at a petrol station.   more...

Teddies turn up a £1,000 donation

A TEDDY bear hunt proved a grand' occasion for disabled children's charity Hurdles.   more...

Heart defect man's plea to other victims

A FATHER-of-three suffering with severe heart problems is looking for people with similar conditions to set up a support group.   more...

Find a home for unwanted cuddly toys

BURY Samaritans are appealing for unwanted cuddly toys to help raise much-needed funds.   more...

Yuk Lin celebrates learner award

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

Staying safe in the sunshine

WITH summer just around the corner, this week we are focusing on how you can stay safe and healthy as the temperatures rise.   more...

Bartek shows his steely strength

BARTEK Holda is already looking for a new challenge after completing what is regarded as the toughest half-ironman contest in the world.   more...

Cooking outdoors: What to remember

NICE weather often goes hand-in-hand with outdoor living and barbecues are a common addition to our summer fun.   more...

Louise's brave quest to thank cancer carers

BREAST cancer survivor Louise Brooks is giving something back to the dedicated teams of doctors and nurses who were a vital part of her treatment and recovery.   more...

Mayor backs lung disease charter

THE Mayor of Bury whistled as he worked to raise awareness of lung disease.   more...

Market man's £365 for hospital appeal

MARKET man Harold Posner has collected £365 for Booth Hall and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Appeal.   more...

Help to stop aged falling

PHYSIOS from Fairfield Hospital are joining forces with other health professionals next week to help reduce the number of falling accidents.   more...

Beer festival makes £1,000 for Bury Hospice

IT was "bottoms up" for Bury Round Table 109 members when they held a beer festival in aid of Bury Hospice.   more...

Baby unit gets a boost

A BURY Market trader and his customers have given a cash boost to Fairfield Special Care Baby Unit.   more...

Smashing help for Mashed IT creativity

YOUNG film makers and photographers in Bury are in the frame for a technological breakthrough.   more...

'Boy racers' are driving residents mad

ANGRY residents are calling for action to tackle noisy boy racers' keeping them awake at night.   more...

Award for newspaper sales success

A STORE in Tottington has not let adversity affect sales of the Bury Times.   more...

Charity ball is right up Sean's street

MORE than £10,000 to help children in Nepal was raised from a charity ball supported by actor Sean Wilson.   more...

Young drivers' drinking risk

A POLICE traffic chief says that young people make up an "alarmingly high" proportion of drink-drivers across Greater Manchester.   more...

Jonathan (17) sets challenge for orchestra

A TEENAGE composer has created a challenge for a Bury orchestra.   more...

Libraries win Charter Mark again

BURY'S libraries have achieved the Charter Mark for customer service for a ninth consecutive year.   more...

Swan song for music teacher

MUSIC teacher Dorothy Stoddard is set to give her vocal chords a well-earned rest after more than three decades at Bury Grammar School for Girls.   more...

Help shape the Partnership

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

Waiting times for hearing tests are slashed

WAITING times have been slashed for people needing hearing tests in Bury.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at Bolton bus station will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though the interchange is not covered by the national ban.   more...

Gary and Emma are United!

It was a "match of the day" with a difference when Bury-born footballer Gary Neville wed his sweetheart Emma Hadfield on Saturday.   more...

Parties join in opposition to congestion charge plan

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

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Community work brings MBEs in the Queen's birthday honours

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

One of the oldest newsagents closes its doors

ONE of the oldest newsagents in Bury is set to close its doors for the final time to make way for a town centre development.   more...

Fusiliers in the ring for historic prize

FIRST World War boxing belts are about to make a return to the ranks of the Fusiliers.   more...

Westbury are the hotshots

PROVING themselves soccer hotshots are the Westbury Wanderers under 7s.   more...

Downpour floods homes

WATER up to six feet deep flooded the cellars of four houses in Radcliffe during heavy rain last Friday.   more...

Paper bank destroyed by fire

A PAPER bank at the rear of Asda's supermarket in Radcliffe was destroyed by fire at 8pm on Sunday. Children are being blamed for starting the blaze.   more...

Stop the War protesters call to new PM

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

D-Day looms for Fairfield's maternity services

D-Day looms for the future of Fairfield Hospital's maternity services and its special care baby unit.   more...

Cannabis farm found at house

A CANNABIS farm has been discovered at a house in Bury.   more...

Temporary lights on The Rock

TEMPORARY traffic lights are operating on The Rock in Bury for a week, due to gas works between the fire station and John Street.   more...

French for juniors is Carole's aim

SEVEN-year-olds across Bury will be saying "bonjour" to a new language, with help from a Tottington teacher.   more...

Dried-up lake a mystery after council denial

COUNCIL bosses "categorically deny" that they are to blame for a town centre lake drying up.   more...

Pair's diamond marriage with lots of sparkle

WARTIME sweethearts Henry and Irene Graham will be dancing the anniversary waltz as they celebrate 60 years of marriage.   more...

Rotarian dies on holiday in Greece

A RESPECTED Rotarian has died while on holiday in Greece.   more...

Warm weather warning about thieves

NEARLY 60 homeowners across the borough have been the victim of thieves during the recent spell of warm weather.   more...

Parents pledge to help fund a cure to help save their son

TONY and Tracy Levene, whose two-year-old son Joey has been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, are setting out to raise £500,000 to fund research into a cure.   more...

United front to fight composting site planned near homes

LABOUR and Conservative councillors could join forces to fight plans to build a large composting site close to homes in Bradley Fold.   more...

Woman trapped in car

A WOMAN had to be freed from her car by firefighters after a crash in Walshaw Road, Bury.   more...

School band has a new beat

PARENTS of Fairfield County Primary have been drumming' up support for a school band.   more...

£689 bill for man guilty of flytipping

A TEENAGE ice cream seller must pay £689 after his rubbish was found dumped in a Bury street.   more...

Grammar girls meet law lord

POTENTIAL lawyers of the future from Bury are meeting the UK's youngest law lord today.   more...

Ethnic minority business fair filmed at hotel

MORE than 250 people attended an ethnic minority business fair organised by Bury College Business Solutions.   more...

Weather for ducks as new wicket is unveiled

IT was hardly cricketing weather when a new cricket wicket was unveiled at a Bury park.   more...

Outstanding report for CE School

A PRIMARY school has been given top marks for the way it brings together education and religion.   more...

Singer hits the right note for her studies

SINGER Soraya Mafi has won plenty of applause for her vocal talents and now she has been recognised for her academic success.   more...

High winds bring down tree

THIS photograph shows the chaos caused when high winds blew down part of a tree in a Bury street.   more...

Bury Times Sport

Roses game abandoned

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Chorley Citizen News

Chorley suffer heavy defeat

Chorley suffered a heavy defeat at home to losing by 121 runs.   more...

Glass roof plan for market

A glass roof could be installed over Chorley market as part of radical new improvement plans unveiled by the council.   more...

Lancashire Telegraph Business

Cement firm’s back on track

A COMPANY is to transport its goods by freight train - 15 years after it was forced to stop using the railways.   more...

Aerospace industry flying high

THE North West aerospace industry is looking set to benefit from an 'unprecedented' workload following major new orders announced at Paris International Air Show.   more...

iTeddy launch

Businessman Imran Hakim's iTeddy - the hi-tech product which won a cash grant from TV's Dragons' Den - has been unveiled in a high-profile launch at London Zoo.   more...

Lancashire Telegraph Education

Help for disadvantaged pupils

A PIONEERING scheme to give young people from disadvantaged areas a chance for a brighter future is being piloted in East Lancashire schools.   more...

Lancashire Telegraph Letters

Thanks to all those who stood by me

I WAS dismissed by Royal Mail for mimicking an Asian accent, and my recent tribunal case did not go as I would have wished.   more...

Stop this political squabbling

RE Brian Gordon's letter Conservative councillor (one of three) Meadowhead Ward.   more...

Paws for thought on foreign strays

NOW holiday time has arrived and many people will be travelling abroad, I would like to remind readers that our charity Paws in Need reg 1110537, helps stray dogs and cats in southern Spain, Cyprus, Malta and Athens by providing/supporting feeding programmes and neutering.   more...

Yorkshire beats Lancashire for chips!

RE the story about Steve Midgely at the Fielden Arms, Mellor, claiming he cooks the perfect chips.   more...

Ex-servicepeople deserve fair deal

AT A time when we are remembering the Falklands conflict it might be an opportune moment to remember another group of servicemen who have been shabbily treated by various governments.   more...

Lancashire Telegraph News

£10million bid to revamp health facilities

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Concern over offices bill for council with no town hall

MORE than £300,000 has been spent providing offices for council staff since the borough's town hall was closed, it has been revealed.   more...

Lancashire Telegraph Sport

Chorley boss weighs up double swoop

CHORLEY manager Gerry Luczka is hoping to land two new strikers as part of his summer rebuilding pro-gramme.   more...

Federer cruises through at Wimbledon

Roger Federer took advantage of a welcome spell of dry weather to make a successful start to his bid for a fifth straight Wimbledon title.   more...

Burnley bid for semis

CRICKET: Burnley Under 13s bid to make it through to the Lancashire Schools Hacking   more...

Porter is a wanted man

FORMER Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil Chris Porter is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war that has left his current club Oldham fuming.   more...

Leigh Journal News

Soap star to re-open library

TYLDESLEY'S newly refurbished library will reopen with a flourish next Thursday.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at Bolton bus station will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though the interchange is not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.   more...

Leigh Journal Sport

Roses game abandoned

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Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.   more...

Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at Bolton bus station will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though the interchange is not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.   more...

Prestwich And Whitefield Guide Sport

Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.   more...

The Bolton News Business

Test for fork lift truck drivers

A training specialist is searching the region's top fork lift truck driver.   more...

Difficult times ahead for Bolton store

The company that owns Bolton town centre department store Whitakers has suffered a sales slump in the first half of the year.   more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.   more...

New sponsor for the Street

Granada is in discussions with furniture group Harveys about becoming Coronation Street's new sponsor.   more...

The Bolton News News

New blow for Overdale tribute families

Sentimental items removed from memorial plinths at Overdale Crematorium were simply put in bin liners and left in a yard, The Bolton News can reveal today.   more...

Staying smart and safe in the sun

Whether we go to foreign climes or await the (occasional) sunny Bolton day, many of us will be hoping for a golden tan this year.   more...

Shops warned in lighters ban

Consumer watchdogs are urging shopkeepers not to stock up on potentially dangerous novelty cigarette lighters.   more...

One-way traffic plan for town centre

A NEW one-way system is being planned around Bolton town centre.   more...

Teenage coach wins Alan Ball Trophy

A trophy dedicated to the memory of Farnworth-born football legend Alan Ball has been presented to a teenager.   more...

Pupils select winning author

Young bookworms in Bolton have given a children's author their seal of approval.   more...

Rise in abuse of elderly at home

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

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at Bolton bus station will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though the interchange is not covered by the national ban.   more...

Bolton's health record shame

Bolton has one of the worst health records in the country, according to Government figures.   more...

On my head, chick!

Well, you could have knocked her down with a feather . . .   more...

Drivers unhurt after collision in Astley Bridge

TWO drivers escaped injury after a smash in Astley Bridge.   more...

Website hunt for missing sex offender

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Difficult times ahead for Bolton store

The company that owns Bolton town centre department store Whitakers has suffered a sales slump in the first half of the year.   more...

Pupils' last night . . . at the prom

School-leavers celebrated the end of term with a stylish prom night at the Last Drop Village.   more...

Bus stations ban smoking

TRAVELLERS at most Greater Manchester bus stations will be forced to stub it out on July 1 - even though they are not covered by the national ban.   more...

Fears over pub smoking shelter

A LANDLADY'S plans for a portable smoking shelter outside her pub have come under fire from a council leader who says it could be used as a weapon by drunks.   more...

Health risk for workers

Thousands of construction workers in Bolton are at risk from contracting respiratory diseases through dust inhalation, new research has revealed.   more...

Vandal attack on carnival ambulance trailer

Vandals smashed the windows of a St John Ambulance trailer when they pelted it with bricks and stones.   more...

Walls blown down by winds

THREE 6ft walls have been blown down by powerful winds in Bolton.   more...

Bikini car wash trio's charity winner

ALL that was missing was the sunshine when three fundraisers dressed in their bikinis for a charity car wash.   more...

Cheers to the school proms

This country has adopted some American customs over the years and not always for the best.   more...

Busines leaders back one-way plans

PLANS for a one-way system around Bolton town centre have been backed by local business leaders.   more...

Town's GP shortage

BOLTON has a chronic shortage of family doctors leading health chiefs to call on GPs to band together to create a new surgery.   more...

The Bolton News Sport

Roses game abandoned

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Weekend cricket line scores

Who was hot - and who wasn't.   more...

  
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