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Stories for 7 May 2004
Accrington News
Tell us result of inspection
AN MP today claimed voters had the right to know the long-awaited results of a Hyndburn Council inspection before next month's local elections. more...
Violent assault on BNP protester is denied
AN anti-BNP protester was violently attacked as trouble flared between rival political groups outside Burnley town hall, a court was told. more...
We've no louts, says Stanley chief
THE chairman of Accrington Stanley and the police today spoke out to reassure fans that the Reds were a football hooligan-free club. more...
Ex-pupil unveils new school building
HE travels all over the world giving speeches on "very impressive things" as one of education's leading professors. more...
Community panel to seek charity status
A BRANCH of a community organisation set up to promote Hyndburn has decided to become a registered charity. more...
Blackburn News
Postal chaos from backlogs
POSTAL chaos in Blackburn has left residents waiting more than a week for their mail as workers deal with massive backlogs. more...
School's out for 'A list' Sheena
SHEENA Ewing might only be a slight woman in stature but her presence in education has been felt across East Lancashire for the last decade. more...
Residents in £170,000 repairs battle with council
RESIDENTS have launched a legal battle over a £170,000 repair bill for the crumbling road outside their homes. more...
Children cheer the stress-busters
CHILDREN gave stress busting lessons the thumbs up as they prepared for controversial SATs exams. more...
Straw quizzed over detentions
JACK Straw has been put on the spot by an all-party group of MPs over the detention of British citizens in the American prison camp Guantanamo Bay. more...
Phone boxes to go
MORE than 100 East Lancashire phone boxes are to be removed after BT bosses said they could no longer justify keeping them. more...
Man had gun and live bullets
POLICE recovered a .22 Brocock revolver from a Blackburn address after an early morning swoop, a court heard. more...
Thug attacks boy, 10
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy's arm was twisted by his stepdad's drinking partner until he screamed - after he picked up a cassette to see what music was playing, a court heard. more...
Water bills set to rise 7.8 per cent
WATER bills for households in the North West are to rise by 7.8 per cent each year over a five year period, it has been revealed. more...
Pub pest waved metal bar at men outside
A 28-YEAR-OLD man thrown out of a Blackburn pub armed himself with a metal bar and stood outside, a court was told. more...
Woman thrown to the ground
A 48-YEAR-OLD woman was admitted to hospital after being wrestled to the floor by a robber who stole her handbag. more...
Boy faces fire charge
A TEENAGER is facing prosecution for his part in an arson attack at a disused school. more...
Blackpool News
Call to scrap landau and donkey rides
ANIMAL rights activists have urged Blackpool council to scrap the resort's landau and donkey rides amid claims that they are animal welfare and public safety hazards. more...
Not a cat in hell's!
HEALTHY cats could be destroyed on the Fylde Coast because of the closure of a cat welfare charity. more...
Centre of attention
BLACKPOOL'S first gay Christian support centre has opened its doors in a bid to make the Church "more accessible" for all members of the faith. more...
Euro say okay!
BLACKPOOL voters will not be denied the chance to have their say in this year's all-postal Euro-election more...
Picture perfect
FANCY getting your hands on a piece of the undisputed hero of English rugby? more...
Donation boost for patients
STROKE patients on The Fylde are getting better care thanks to an amazing donation by hospital volunteers. more...
Ray's the stakes!
IT WAS Paris to Blackpool or bust on his gruelling 21-day 'Two Towers' back-to-back marathon challenge... but he made it! more...
Council's tribute to fireman
RELATIVES of a fireman who lost his life in one of Blackpool's biggest ever fires are being sought to help create a permanent memorial. more...
Green for stop!
WYRE planners look set to kick-out the latest scheme in the long-running row over Poolfoot Farm. more...
Modern dance
THE television cameras come dancing back to Blackpool Tower later this month as a BBC favourite is brought out of hibernation with a modern flavour. more...
Couple have a splashing time
A COUPLE who met at a Blackpool health club made a big splash this week as they prepared for their wedding. more...
You're welcome
BLACKPOOL Private Hotels Association (PHA) has donated thousands of pounds to local charities this week. more...
Number comes up for granny
A BLACKPOOL bingo club has struck it lucky twice in four days with two players winning massive sums on the National Game. more...
Blackpool Sport
Cricket round-up by Gerry Wolstenholme
IT WAS a tremendous weekend for Blackpool in the Northern Premier League as they won both their games and went to the top of the table. more...
Blackpool,Lytham News
People power forced Blair's hand
SADLY Chris Davies Lib Dem MEP for the North West has chosen to fight his Euro Election campaign in the gutter. more...
Season for U-turns
FOR New Labour it seems to be the season of U-turns. more...
Paving the way ahead
OF late we have been continually reminded of the amount of claims against the council for defective pavements. more...
It's not a pretty Patten
THE proposal by PM Tony Blair to nominate Chris Patten for Romano Prodi's job as President of the EU Commission bodes ill for democracy, as Patten is demanding that British schoolchildren be `brainwashed into worshipping Brussels'. more...
EU matters
YOUR correspondent, Tom Roberts, (April 29) has obviously no idea about the excellent work the EU is doing on environmental matters. more...
Bolton Business
Bosses plan a clean sweep
BUSINESS leaders are throwing their weight behind a massive Town Centre Clean Day next week in a bid to beat the mountain of litter. more...
Bolton Bygone
Eric's secret war
HIS name was Turner, Eric Turner -- and today the pensioner has revealed secrets of the double life he led while working in a nuclear bunker during the height of the Cold War. more...
Bolton Education
Chance to enjoy a gap year with a difference
BOLTON students are being offered the opportunity to experience an alternative gap year in the UK. more...
Bolton Leisure
Sara keeps the listeners tuned
SARA Cox will leave her Radio 1 drive-time show in good shape after latest figures revealed that 5.5 million listeners tune in to listen to the Bolton DJ. more...
Baldwins join the Street
CORONATION Street unveiled two new stars and promised the characters would arrive with a "bang". more...
By Harry, it's a good month for film epics
FILM buffs are being told to book their seats early when a flurry of new epic films are released later this month. more...
Brass launch for park festivals
EAGLEY Brass Band will kick off Bolton's Bands in the Park festival on Sunday. more...
Bolton News
Warning after 'panther' sighting
PANTHER-like big cats have sparked a police alert after being spotted in Cumbria. more...
Hero laid to rest
COMRADES flew in from Cyprus to pay their last respects to a British soldier who collapsed just hours after being told he won the Military Cross. more...
Bosses plan a clean sweep
BUSINESS leaders are throwing their weight behind a massive Town Centre Clean Day next week in a bid to beat the mountain of litter. more...
Yeo vows to scrap hospital star ratings
STAR ratings which judge hospitals on their performance would be scrapped if the Conservatives win the next election. more...
Peter thanks neighbours for saving injured puppy
WINSTON the boxer puppy is lucky to be alive, thanks to a quick-thinking neighbour who saved his life after a freak accident. more...
Eric's secret war
HIS name was Turner, Eric Turner -- and today the pensioner has revealed secrets of the double life he led while working in a nuclear bunker during the height of the Cold War. more...
Hero Dave is a double lifesaver
A DOG trainer became a lifesaver during a pub visit -- twice in one day. more...
Plaques tell stories of historic buildings
PLAQUES are now in place on the first Horwich buildings to be commemorated for their historical interest. more...
Charity shoppers' price protest
IN response to Mrs Lilley's response to my letter. I think it's she who doesn't understand the point. more...
By Harry, it's a good month for film epics
FILM buffs are being told to book their seats early when a flurry of new epic films are released later this month. more...
Sara keeps the listeners tuned
SARA Cox will leave her Radio 1 drive-time show in good shape after latest figures revealed that 5.5 million listeners tune in to listen to the Bolton DJ. more...
Paint jobs offer to local groups
THE Dulux Decorator Centre in Weston Street, Bolton, wants local charities and community groups to put themselves forward to receive free paint and other decorating materials. more...
Baldwins join the Street
CORONATION Street unveiled two new stars and promised the characters would arrive with a "bang". more...
Sentence cut for fake autographs stallholder
A STALLHOLDER who sold fake celebrity autographs -- including those of Kate Winslett and Roger Moore -- has had his sentence cut and his £10,000 costs order slashed to £100. more...
Chance to enjoy a gap year with a difference
BOLTON students are being offered the opportunity to experience an alternative gap year in the UK. more...
Brass launch for park festivals
EAGLEY Brass Band will kick off Bolton's Bands in the Park festival on Sunday. more...
Bank package: Man charged
A MAN has been charged with dishonesty offences after the discovery of a suspect package at a bank in Radcllife. more...
Church welcomes a new leader
A BOLTON church will be under the direction of a new senior leader after this weekend. more...
Pupils on their bikes and in the swim for Zulu children
TWENTY students will take part in a gruelling triathlon on Sunday to raise money for South African pupils to come to Bolton on an exchange trip. more...
Anti-drugs message for young Muslims
AN event to raise awareness about the use of drugs by young Asians has been organised in Bolton. more...
School helps community get cleaner and greener
A HINDLEY primary school is helping to improve its local environment. more...
Mill featured in school soap drama
A LEIGH mill is one of the locations featured in a new soap style drama that is being shown at secondary schools across the Wigan borough. more...
Funeral of car theft victim
THE funeral of a 75-year-old man who collapsed and died after seeing his car had been stolen is being held on Wednesday. more...
Revamp for scout group headquarters
A SCOUT scout group is benefiting from revamped headquarters after receiving a funding boost. more...
Reunion delivers lots of memories
MIDWIVES past and present gathered for a reunion at Smithills Coaching House. more...
Forum to tell police your views
THE next Astley Bridge and Bromley Cross Community Forum is being held on Wednesday, May 12, at Astley Bridge Theatre Church. more...
Machine set on fire at supermarket
NEARLY 10 tonnes of cardboard was set alight in a compressing machine at a supermarket in Farnworth. more...
Bright future for residents
RESIDENTS of an Atherton estate are benefiting from new street lights. more...
Quiz night at college
College hosts a quiz night more...
Invitation to town meeting
RESIDENTS in Horwich are being invited to attend the annual town meeting on Monday, when residents will have the chance to raise any issues or problems. more...
Get fit this summer by going on their bikes
WOULD-BE cyclists are being encouraged to keep fit this summer by hiring a mountain bike and exploring the countryside. more...
Grow the best garden
GREEN-fingered residents on Leigh council estates have just a few weeks left to enter a gardening competition. more...
Just a short wait, girls
FOLLOWERS of fashion will have to wait until September before they can sample Marks and Spencer's new 11 inch mini skirt in Bolton. M&S sparked widescale national media interest when it launched its shortest everskirt as part of its new Per Una Due range. However, the skirt is only available at selected stores across the country at the moment. more...
Blaze at factory
A MACHINE used in electro-plating caught fire at a factory in Radcliffe. more...
Man held after crash
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a crash involving two vehicles in Atherton. more...
Gala day
LITTLE Lever Sports Club is holding its annual gala day on Sunday, May 16. Anyone wanting to organise a stall and raise money for your charity, community project or sports team, call Mark Field on 01204 793621. more...
Work to major road
ROADWORKS are currently taking place on a major Leigh road. Works are taking place between Daric Close and the fire station on St Helen's Road until May 12. more...
Wife pays tribute to horror crash victim
THE wife of a man killed in a car crash last Saturday has paid tribute to him. more...
Politicians join school bus fight
Following the story early in April regarding the discontinuation of the bus service (Stagecoach 127) to Chorley, which Blackrod children relied on to get to and from St Michael's CE School, we are writing to update you on our progress. more...
Pampered lives are here to stay
LIKE a moth to a flame, I am drawn to respond to yet another letter about windfarms. more...
Shoppers in price protest
I WAS in a charity shop on Bolton precinct, and heard a senior citizen having words with an assistant about the price of an item. more...
Wildlife? What wildlife?
THE STORY about the housing development at Fish Fold Farm, Westhoughton, floods us again with the obsessive opposition to actions to improve people's life by acquiring a decent house. more...
Intimidation no answer to BNP
I WOULD like to comment on the demonstration by protesters against Jean-Marie le Pen. Intimidation of supporters is no better behaviour than the activities of which the BNP is accused. more...
Bolton Sport
Bolton Sunday League
Premier Division more...
All square for depleted Bury
LANCASHIRE GMC SUPER LEAGUE: KIRKHAM...5 BURY...5 more...
Aegon West Lancashire League
Division Premier more...
Glyn's glittering haul
THERE was a clean sweep for Shakers' goalkeeper Glyn Garner when he picked up four awards at the club's Player of the Season evening on Tuesday. more...
Record that's unwanted
THERE'S a club record at stake when Bury entertain Macclesfield Town on Saturday, but manager Graham Barrow doesn't want anything to do with it! more...
LR through in penalty drama
ATHERTON LR held the nerve to reach the Hospital Cup final by beating Blackrod Town on penalties. more...
Town's fightback
THREE second half goals saw Atherton Town come back from a goal down to beat neighbours Collieries 3-1 to win the Atherton Charity Cup. more...
Cup holders face old boy
THE first of the local cricket cup campaigns gets under way this weekend when the Bolton Association play the opening round of the Cross Cup. more...
Crook stakes claim for a regular place
STEVEN Crook was again given the chance to press for a first team place at Lancashire after being named in the team for the Championship game with Middlesex. more...
Weekend Fixtures
Saturday: Anthony Axford Bolton Association: Blackrod v Edgworth, Darcy Lever v more...
Gladiators march in!
THERE hasn't been a Roman invasion north of Bury but the Gladiators have certainly arrived! more...
Local derby at Piggott Park
INTEREST in Saturday's Bolton League fixtures could be at Piggott Park, where Farnworth Social Circle entertain their neighbours Farnworth, who need only one more win this season to match the total number of league victories they have achieved in the past two seasons. more...
Bolton Wanderers
Now Celtic move for Rivaldo
WANDERERS' audacious bid to land former World Footballer of the Year Rivaldo is under threat after Celtic boss Martin O'Neill finally confirmed his interest. more...
Nolan has last word
AT the tender age of 20, it cannot have been easy for Kevin Nolan to come to terms with the suggestion that he might just be a one-season wonder. more...
Burnley News
'Give Clarets a great send-off'
CLARETS supporters groups have called for fans to bury their differences over Stan Ternent's departure and give the team a rousing send-off at the last match of the season this weekend. more...
Knifeman's sentence dramatically increased
A KNIFEMAN who brutally slashed his victim in his own home has had his "unduly lenient" jail term dramatically increased by Appeal Court judges. more...
Policeman on speed charge
A POLICEMAN has been charged with speeding while on duty after his force vehicle was allegedly snapped by a speed camera. more...
African orphans fundraiser inspired by MP
BIG-HEARTED East Lancashire residents have been drinking coffee to help provide breakfast for deprived South Africa children. more...
United legend inspires 'keeper Rachel
THE youngest player ever to play in an FA Cup Final is forging a new career for herself - as the female equivalent of goalie turned TV pundit Peter Schmeichel. more...
Rosegrove Bulletin
ROSEGROVE Fun Day was another success last Sunday. more...
Boy exposed dad as crook
A MAN who stole stone flags was exposed by his little boy after lying to police, Burnley magistrates were told. more...
Top head is moving on
THE headteacher of a Burnley high school has resigned to take up a job in West Yorkshire. more...
Bury Business
Cold martyr culture
IT'S little cold comfort for workers suffering from the snuffles! more...
Big Apple trip for best small business
BURY companies can help prove that small is beautiful. more...
Trip to the Heartland by Spirit set
BURY-based Spirit at Work will explore the "Heartland" at its latest meeting to be staged on Monday (May 10). more...
Relationships over £10 breakfast
PRESTWICH businessman and internationally-renowned speaker David Frieslander will address a business audience in Bolton on May 20. more...
Illegal working advice
NORTH West employers are being advised to review their recruitment procedures to comply with new rules to prevent illegal working. more...
David's driving ambition
LOCAL man David Allen is taking anything but a back seat role as he navigates a new and innovative business venture. more...
Bury Education
Pupils remember Dana, a special friend
CHILDREN at Elton Primary School had a special friend in mind when they took part in a sponsored silence. more...
Lake District rescue by boys
A GROUP of Bury teenagers has won high praise after rescuing a family who got lost in the Lake District. more...
Bury Leisure
Sheep and horses back in Bury show
THE "countryside" makes its annual visit to Bury in July, this time complete with sheep. more...
Get fit this summer by going on their bikes
WOULD-BE cyclists are being encouraged to keep fit this summer by hiring a mountain bike and exploring the countryside. more...
Bury News
Pub gunman gets 12 years
RUTHLESS gunman John Adams fluffed an armed raid on a Bury pub, when brave staff and regulars fought back with beer and pool balls. more...
We will stand in Bury poll -- BNP
THE British National Party has confirmed it WILL stand in the upcoming local elections in Bury. more...
A stranger wouldn't find our post office
HAVING read Jim Homewood's informative letter (April 23) regarding the closures of sub post offices, I would like to remind readers of the time Bury's main post office in Crompton Street closed. The building is still unoccupied. more...
Ill-conceived and poorly prepared
HOW appropriate that Bury Metro's recycling slogan "Sort It" is an anagram of "It's Rot"! more...
More 'red herrings' about recycling
COUNCILLOR Roy-E. Walker (Letters, April 30), not content with refusing to answer my legitimate questions about his stance on the council's recycling of domestic waste, instead has decided to confuse the issue with more "red herrings". more...
In for a penny, in for a pound
IMAGINE: a chap comes to your door a few years ago with a proposition. more...
We're in for a bumpy ride
AN independent survey shows that Bury has the fourth worst roads in the country (Bury Times, April 30). more...
Contradictory Tory pledge
I AM bemused by Jonathan Grosskopf's recent letter. He pledges the Conservatives to spend very large sums of extra money. This conflicts directly with Councillor Roy Walker who says the Tories will cut spending in Bury, losing jobs and services, though he has refused to say which jobs and services. more...
Roadworks are a waste of money
NOW that all the changes to Sunnybank Road, Bury, have been completed, I would make the following observations: more...
Blaze at factory
A MACHINE used in electro-plating caught fire at a factory in Radcliffe. more...
Traders to stand in elections
THE future of Bury Market will be the mandate for seven traders who are standing in June's local elections as independent candidates. more...
Security guard saves two lives in a day
DASHING Dave Donaghue became a lifesaver: twice in one day! more...
Fun-run fight for toddler's future
ADJUSTING to life with a new baby can be tough for a new parent. more...
Threats of strike action
TOWN Hall staff in Bury could take strike action in the summer after national pay talks ground to a halt. more...
Caring for the carers
THE hand of friendship has been extended to a band of unsung ethnic minority carers in Bury. more...
A vintage village vision for OAPs
MULTI-million pound plans to provide a retirement village for Bury's old people are moving a step closer. more...
Parishioners vote to keep their church open
PARISHIONERS of a Bury church without a priest have voted to keep it running after being faced with the possiblity of closure. more...
Team appeal rings the bells
MOVE over Quasimodo! Prestwich Parish Church has got its own team of bell ringers! more...
Carjackings: do not fight back say police
BE SENSIBLE, be observant and don't fight back! more...
30 years marks new start for synagogue
A VANDAL-HIT synagogue is to mark a new beginning with its 30th anniversary celebrations. more...
£8,000 fence adds secure feeling to park
RESIDENTS living in a parkland setting should feel safer thanks to an £8,000 fence. more...
Hot carnival line-up
WITH just six weeks to go before Prestwich's biggest day of the year, plans are hotting up for the bumper carnival. more...
Ain't no mountain high enough to stop Ashleigh
ASHLEIGH Vanderkamp is scaling new heights with her weekend pastime. more...
Bid for 20 more foster carers
SOCIAL services are hoping Prestwich and Whitefield people will come to the rescue during national Foster Care Fortnight. more...
Guard's bid for freedom
TWO local men each jailed for 14 years for their part in one of the country's biggest-ever cash heists will begin their bid for freedom at a special hearing next week. more...
Bank package: Man charged
A MAN has been charged with dishonesty offences after the discovery of a suspect package at a bank in Radcllife. more...
Snap up your colourful guide
THE Prestwich Carnival programme is now on sale. more...
As loud as you like!
VILLAGE life was disrupted by rowdy youngsters at the weekend, but it was all above board as part of a national event. more...
Plants in the pews at fair
A DAY packed with gardening tips and plants is being promised by Stand All Saints Church. more...
A job well done
WORK to tidy up St Mary's churchyard is still going strong, one year after volunteers formed an action group. more...
Dentist is installed as president
A PRESTWICH dentist has been installed as the president of the British Dental Association (BDA). more...
New road is a smooth success
IT HAS been a long road to success, but Whitefield Hebrew Congregation can finally celebrate the opening of a new access route to their cemetery. more...
Prolific poetic pastor
IF there was a record for the most column inches devoted to an individual in the Guide, then Pastor Emlyn C. Jones could easily claim the title. more...
Shop to the samba sound
SHOPPERS can shimmy to the sound of a samba band when they visit the Tesco store in Prestwich on Saturday.. more...
Suspect goes to police over smash
THE suspected driver of a car, which crashed in Radcliffe leaving two teenage passengers fighting for their lives, has handed himself in to police. more...
Lake District rescue by boys
A GROUP of Bury teenagers has won high praise after rescuing a family who got lost in the Lake District. more...
Prize for speaking up
POINTS of view made prizes for mother-of-four Janice Birch for speaking up about her neighbourhood. more...
Come to the rescue
SOCIAL services are hoping Bury people will come to the rescue during national Foster Care Fortnight. more...
Naomi has the keys to the door
BURY resident Naomi Heaton gave herself the key to the door when she re-opened Wellington House sheltered housing scheme. more...
Artwork signs the way for safety zone
CHILDREN in East Bury who went on a "go slow" have been rewarded for their hard work. more...
Steam train tourist line to launch smoking ban
THE only thing which could soon be allowed to smoke on the East Lancashire Railway line is the steam train. more...
Pupils remember Dana, a special friend
CHILDREN at Elton Primary School had a special friend in mind when they took part in a sponsored silence. more...
$3 million could be on the cards for Conor
IT'S Viva Las Vegas for poker whizz Conor Tate! more...
Sheep and horses back in Bury show
THE "countryside" makes its annual visit to Bury in July, this time complete with sheep. more...
Mercy mission and mountain
A TOP surgeon will travel with a five-strong Bury delegation to Pakistan later this month to bring vital medical aid to poor children. more...
Tottington teenagers triumphant
THE young people of Tottington have finally got their own place. more...
Marking war effort
A NATIONAL memorial to mark the efforts of British women during the Second World War has been backed by Bury MP David Chaytor. more...
Bury Sport
Welcome to City stars
THE Prestwich and Whitefield Branch of the Manchester City Centenary Supporters Association, held their centenary lunch at the Welcome Inn. more...
Amir's lone battle for glory in Athens
EXCLUSIVE by David Magilton: OLYMPICS bound Amir Khan will not only be Great Britain's youngest boxer in Athens, he will be the country's only fighter at the Games. more...
Darts: All square for depleted Bury
LANCASHIRE GMC SUPER LEAGUE: KIRKHAM...5 BURY...5 more...
Soccer: Play-off heartache
RADCLIFFE BORO...0 more...
Radcliffe & District Pool League
Honours list 2003-4 more...
Anglers' big night!
RADCLIFFE Angling Association held its annual presentation evening at Radcliffe Cricket Club, where both juniors and seniors were presented with their trophies. more...
Cricket: Villagers are settting a hot early pace
GREENMOUNT continued their fine start to the Bolton League season with two useful results at the weekend. more...
Cricket: Brox get it right this time
IT was the same story but a different ending for Brox in the Manchester Association at the weekend. more...
Cricket: Gladiators march in!
THERE hasn't been a Roman invasion north of Bury but the Gladiators have certainly arrived! more...
Soccer: 'Wheals' makes it four
TONY Whealing became the fourth player to re-sign for Boro this week, as Kevin Glendon continued his team building plans for next season's assault on the Unibond Premier title. more...
Cricket: Walshaw back on track
WALSHAW got their season back on track at the weekend with two emphatic victories over Standish and Blackrod. more...
Radcliffe Parks Bowls League
BLACK Lane B made a very good start to the season with two opening wins collecting 17 points. more...
Cricket: Stand so close
ON Sunday Stand almost pulled off a remarkable victory when Werneth were the visitors to Hamilton Road. more...
Cricket: Lanky link for Gladiators
GREENMOUNT Gladiators have also teamed up with Lancashire Thunderbolts, the junior section of Lancashire County Cricket Club. more...
Cricket: Greenmouth's practise sessions
ALL interested youngsters are invited to attend the junior practise sessions at Greenmount CC's Brandlesholme Road ground from 6.15pm every Friday evening or ring John Stevens on 01204 884905 for details. more...
Shakers kids take title
BURY Football Club are the champions! Sounds good, doesn't it? more...
Record that's unwanted
THERE'S a club record at stake when Bury entertain Macclesfield Town on Saturday, but manager Graham Barrow doesn't want anything to do with it! more...
Praise for young Shaker warriors
THE successful Shakers Under-19 championship winning squad will be presented with their medals and trophy before Saturday's match with Macclesfield and Barrow has nothing but praise for the youngsters. more...
Cricket: Fourth time lucky for Ramsbottom
AFTER losing on Saturday to the powerful unbeaten Lowerhouse outfit, the Rams finally got their season on track with a six-wicket win over Enfield on Sunday, courtesy of a magnificent bowling performance from their professional, Kartik. more...
Cricket: Derby scalps for Unsworth
AFTER beating Milnrow on the opening day of the season, UNSWORTH added the scalps of derby rivals Stand and then Royton to make it three wins out of three. more...
Angling: Target man John is tops
ON Thursday evening the first of the Bury Society's target matches was held on Parkers Bottom Lodge. more...
Rounders: Brocks derby is a real turn-up
CUP action was the order of the day, last week, and on Monday the Ashworth Cup set us under way by producing a couple of shock results. more...
Cycle Speedway: Battled back to beat the Brummies!
THE early May Bank Holiday weekend provided plenty of racing for the junior members of the Bury-Pedalsport. more...
Cricket: Double delight for the Leigh Laners
EARLY Bolton Association table-toppers Elton's excellent start to the season continued as they picked up a maximum 20 points from last weekend's games. more...
Cricket: Double blow for Radcliffe
RADCLIFFE got their Central Lancashire League campaign off to a disappointing start, losing to Littleborough at home then away to Oldham on Sunday. more...
Chorley News
Final bid to save our post offices
AN ELEVENTH-hour attempt to keep two Chorley post offices open was launched this week. more...
Rogue parkers beware . . .
A hard hitting, new parking control system being introduced throughout Lancashire is coming to Chorley this summer. more...
Mini scoops investigate news world
JUNIOR journalists from a Chorley primary school hunted down some super scoops as they learnt everything there is to know about the world of newspapers. more...
'Grudge' attack on fundraiser
A CHARITY runner who was clobbered over the head as he passed through Chorley, while on an epic run from Paris to Blackpool, may have been the victim of a bizarre grudge attack. more...
Soldiers' parents relieved
PARENTS of Chorley soldiers who served in Iraq have spoken of their relief that their sons are not caught up in the torture photos scandal. more...
James hits musical bullseye(CAPTION:James Loynes was first spotted by former Bullseye host Jim Bowen
A TEENAGE Chorley singer, who was tipped for success by a veteran entertainer, sold out his debut show. more...
Crackdown needed on speed hogs
SPEEDING motorists are causing concern to residents in Adlington and Anderton according to a survey carried out recently. more...
Major boost for hospitals
CHORLEY and Preston hospitals have pulled off a major coup by getting permission to recruit an extra 47 trainee consultants this year. more...
Aid for big cats
A WILDLIFE artist is raffling off some of his rarest pieces so that schoolchildren in India can learn about saving endangered tigers more...
Chorley Sport
Victory boosts hopes for cup
CHORLEY prepare to start their ECB National Club Knockout campaign with their confidence boosted by a superb league victory at Morecambe. more...
Lee hoping to build on victory
A HALF-TIME blast from Lynx coach Mark Lee did the trick as his team recorded their first league victory at the third attempt when they overcame a stubborn Gateshead Thunder at Victory Park. more...
Fans plan 'groundforce' day
CHORLEY FC have invited the Supporters' Trust to outline how they might help the club. more...
Clarets Sport
Kilby to quiz Stan on players
STAN Ternent could yet determine the fate of some of Burnley's out of contract stars. more...
LOCHHEAD: Get set for day of real emotion
I DON'T mind admitting I'll be emotional when I see Stan Ternent lead the Clarets out for the final time on Sunday. more...
'Give Clarets a great send-off'
CLARETS supporters groups have called for fans to bury their differences over Stan Ternent's departure and give the team a rousing send-off at the last match of the season this weekend. more...
Stan vows for a quick return to mana
STAN Ternent has broken his silence to insist he is looking for an instant return to football management. more...
McMahon did not quit for Clarets
STEVE McMahon has NOT quit Blackpool to fill the managerial vacancy at Burnley. more...
Clitheroe News
M6 man dies, aged 87
A CIVIL engineer who played a key role in developing the UK's first stretch of motorway has died, aged 87. more...
Colne News
Booze ban bid uncorked
DRINKERS in Colne could be hit with a £500 fine under new proposals to combat drunken behaviour in the town. more...
Darwen News
Post office shock
ELDERLY people are being forced to walk into Darwen town centre after the Hollins Grove sub-post office closed without warning. more...
Teen 'pied piper' spared jail
A TEENAGER dubbed the Pied Piper of Darwen due to his influence on other youngsters has been given a chance to get his life back on track. more...
Lancashire News
10 years ago
NURSERY staff foiled a bogus grandmother who tried to abduct a four-year-old boy. more...
25 years ago
WEST HAM supporters were hammered by Blackburn magistrates who handed out stiff fines totalling £1,600. more...
50 years ago
THE thoughts of the world were on wonder-miler Roger Bannister and there was a special feeling of pride in Trawden - where the athlete's father was born. more...
Postal chaos from backlogs
POSTAL chaos in Blackburn has left residents waiting more than a week for their mail as workers deal with massive backlogs. more...
Policeman on speed charge
A POLICEMAN has been charged with speeding while on duty after his force vehicle was allegedly snapped by a speed camera. more...
Identity cards thin end of the wedge
THERE is every reason to find the notion of a national system of identification deeply worrying for the following reasons: more...
Showdown was super success
LAST Saturday night I attended "Showdown" at King George's Hall -- a variety performance of dance, drama and singing, arranged by the Youth Inclusion Programme, and supported by a number of organisations. more...
Motorist will still have to pay
LAUDABLE as the propaganda may be, for turning "some" speed cameras into "information gatherers" at a cost of £100,000 each, obviously it will still be the motorist who finances the scheme! more...
Road signs are a distraction
I WOULD like someone to tell me how one can look in front of themselves, when one is driving, because one has got to look down at so many road markings. more...
Problems persist at Royal Mail
THE Royal Mail is again in the firing line today after it was revealed that postal chaos in Blackburn has left residents waiting more than a week for their letters. more...
Get my DVD - but it's just not cricket
THERE is nothing like a good game of cricket. It's the game of the masses played out over a full day in gorgeous sunshine. more...
Lancashire Sport
Chatwin keeps up the pressure on leaders
MAJOR mover on the Evalast Merit leaderboard was John Chatwin who had another tremendous score to add to his total and has reached his best-ever position at number five. more...
Souey targets summer signings
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today said he wants four new players in time for next season. more...
Stan vows for a quick return to mana
STAN Ternent has broken his silence to insist he is looking for an instant return to football management. more...
Young guns firing on all cyclinders
SURPRISE leaders Lowerhouse will be looking to their young guns to shoot down Todmorden at Centre Vale tomorrow. more...
Crook waits in the wings
STEVEN Crook has again been given the chance to press for a first team place after being named in the squad for today's Championship game with Middlesex. more...
Read begin defence of crown
READ begin their campaign to retain the Ramsbottom Cup title with a trip to Church Meadow to take on Ribblesdale Wanderers. more...
Lancaster News
Residents deserve better treatment
NO HOME owner should be placed in the position of writing to a paper because he does not know whether his home and neighbourhood is to be demolished (Chris Ambler, Letters last week). more...
Take note of Storey covenant
I WRITE with regard to the Lancaster City Council plan to redevelop the Storey Institute in Lancaster. more...
I still don't understand CND
MANY thanks to Audrey Harland for attempting to put my mind at ease by explaining what CND is really up to (Citizen Letters, April 22). more...
We must all back theatre's real friends
SINCE moving to Morecambe last year I have found the local weekly newspapers such as the Citizen of particular interest and value. more...
Credit where credit is due
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to place on record my sincere congratulations to the hierarchy at Lancaster and Morecambe College for finally achieving their long-term aim. more...
Treat litter louts the same
I READ with some dismay in the Citizen that dogs are not to be allowed on that part of the beach that stretches from the stone jetty to the Battery in Morecambe. more...
What about the walkers?
I TOOK a walk along the canal towpath from Ridge Lane to the aqueduct, down to the riverside path and then to Sainsbury on Sunday. more...
Act now to save lives
PRESSURE on the Government to tackle cockle picking in Morecambe Bay was mounting this week as the sands gave up another one of its dead. more...
Dr Ruth lords its over city
WITH her 60th birthday behind her and a grandson to dote on, Lancaster's Dr Ruth Henig is preparing for a new career as a life peer in the House of Lords. more...
Princess goes to prison
A ROYAL visitor swept into Lancaster this week although few people outside the city castle walls will have noticed. more...
Dog `phobia' taxi driver loses his licence
A TAXI driver has been suspended after leaving two blind people and their guide dogs on the street because he has a `phobia' of dogs. more...
Heritage group wants old soldiers
OLD soldiers from all around the district are being invited out for a meal and a drink - and it won't cost them a penny. more...
Point the way ahead
MORECAMBE people are being offered a chance to point the way forward for the resort's controversial West End. more...
Fishermen are still taking risks
SOME fishermen are still putting lives at risk by not following new safety guidelines. more...
Clock this...
A QUARTER of a million pounds has been pledged for waterproofing work to be done on Lancaster Town Hall's clock tower. more...
Hospitals seek new status
HOSPITALS in Morecambe Bay agreed this week to bid for foundation trust status. more...
Lancaster Sport
Louise takes on the world
A LECTURER from St Martin's College will be taking on some of the world's best athletes on the sun-soaked island of Madeira this weekend. more...
Drummond chooses Chester
OUT of contract Morecambe skipper Stewart Drummond has done what many fans at Christie Park feared - and opted for a new challenge away from the team he has led with such distinction. more...
Harvey gets his men
MORECAMBE boss Jim Harvey has finally got his man - in the shape of Chester City forward Michael Twiss. more...
Origin match looms
LANCASTER'S summer rugby league season got off to a flying start with a 40-12 win over local rivals Blackpool Sea Eagles at Giant Axe at the weekend. more...
City go for youth
LANCASTER City have signed on some of the brightest young prospects in schools and college football - and that's official. more...
Leigh News
Man held after crash
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a crash involving two vehicles in Atherton. more...
Leigh Sport
Fan Dave's Pennine pilgrimage of passion
WHEN Dave Hadfield was invited to walk from the Humber to the Mersey along the M62 corridor, he jumped at the chance. more...
Goulding hints at a comeback against Centurions
BOBBIE Goulding might have a surprise up his sleeve for his old mates from Leigh Centurions this weekend. more...
Leyland News
Ramming home crime message
POLICE carried out early morning raids yesterday (Wednesday) as part of Operation Cyclone, which is cracking down on crime in areas including Leyland, Penwortham and Bamber Bridge. more...
Lytham News
Bound to wait!
ST ANNES may have to wait another year before it gets its town council, organisers say. more...
Nelson News
Cavalry rides into Nelson
LANCASHIRE Constabulary's Mounted Branch rode into Nelson and Brierfield this week to support local officers in their fight against crime and anti-social behaviour. more...
Poolfc Sport
Macca goes!
SEASIDERS boss, Steve McMahon, has left the club by mutual consent after a series of disagreements with chairman, Karl Oyston. more...
Preston News
Parking fine threat to school run drivers
PARENTS who park their cars illegally while taking their children to school could soon be hit with fines of up to £90. more...
Woman to sue trust over care
A WOMAN who suffers from a condition similar to autism is planning to sue Preston Primary Care Trust and Lancashire social services for withdrawing her care. more...
The natural way
A MOTHER who breast fed all of her three children has hailed an initiative to encourage businesses to be breast-feeding friendly. more...
QLR photos 'not genuine'
THE father of a young soldier serving with the Queen's Lancashire Regiment has rubbished photographs allegedly showing an Iraqi prisoner being tortured but, admitted he would be concerned for his son's safety if he returned to Iraq. more...
Bazil's brush with death
A PLUCKY little dog had a lucky escape after a lorry ploughed into its owner's car. more...
Making web safer for children
A WEBSITE which will allow youngsters to surf the internet in safety has been developed with help of research by the Cyberspace Research Unit at Preston's University of Central Lancashire. more...
Send in your support
CHEERING on a friend or family member during Cancer Research UK's Race for Life event is something that can mean so much to those taking part. more...
Preston Sport
Cricket -Skipper slams 'lack of commitment'
PRESTON climbed to second place in the Northern Premier League after narrowly defeating Leyland Motors on Monday. more...
Women's football-PNE on for treble
SIXTEEN-year-old Sam Cadwallader was the hero of the day as PNE Women's FC kept their treble hopes alive when they beat Rochdale 3-1 in the League Cup final. more...
Preston,Leyland News
UK can play big role in EU
A REFERENDUM on the new EU constitution will give Britain a chance to drain poison from its system, poison for too long spread through the lies and distortions of the eurosceptics. more...
Magnificent collection
LYN Fenton and Pat Naylor, the local fund-raisers for Marie Curie Cancer Care, would like to thank everyone who helped with the collections on their annual Daffodil Day in Preston. more...
Prestwich Education
Prompt action promise from Parrenthorn head
A HEADTEACHER has vowed to take prompt action if his pupils are caught misbehaving in public. more...
School's specialist bid
TENSIONS are rising at Prestwich Community High School as they await the outcome of their specialist status bid. more...
Prestwich News
Ignored main footpath is dangerous
BURY Council highways department has recently undertaken footpath improvement work on Heywood Road, Prestwich, from Bury Old Road to Daneshill Road. more...
Councillors should listen to public
I HAVE followed with interest the unfolding debate about the local authority's household recycling scheme. Although my property is not yet included, I am looking forward to joining it and doing my bit for the environment. more...
Disenchantment over the bins
WHILE I welcome your front page coverage in last week's Guide "Stink on bin deal", I would like to fill in some gaps. The thrust of our contention was that there were two separate issues. more...
No quarrel with police force
IN response to last week's article about the lack of police to marshal our St George's Day Parade. more...
Poetic tribute to promise of a fair day
The promise of this fair day more...
Praise for doorstop collection
IN the past, I took my newspapers and bottles, glass and plastic to the Longfield Centre to be recycled. more...
Blooming lovely!
I SHOULD like to offer my sincere thanks to the local Rotarians for the wonderful display of daffodils they provided, from Wells Lane, Whitefield, along Manchester Road. more...
Prestwich,Bury Leisure
Hot carnival line-up
WITH just six weeks to go before Prestwich's biggest day of the year, plans are hotting up for the bumper carnival. more...
Snap up your colourful guide
THE Prestwich Carnival programme is now on sale. more...
Prestwich,Bury Sport
Rugby Union: Sedgley search for new recruits
KERN Yates, currently Sedgley Park's longest serving player, will be the first member of the double winning side to leave the Park Lane outfit. more...
Rugby League: Swinton Lions roar on
LIONS...64 WORKINGTON TOWN...26 RL National League Two more...
Rugby Union: Park claim the double
SEDGLEY PARK...51 VALE OF LUNE...25 Lancashire Cup Final more...
Cricket: Unsworth on three not out!
AFTER beating Milnrow on the opening day of the season, Unsworth added the scalps of derby rivals Stand and then Royton to make it three wins out of three. more...
Cricket: Shah leads by example
THREE games, three losses, this hasn't been the best of starts for Stand, although new signing Eddie Shah put in a couple of impressive displays over the weekend with both bat and a ball to show what can be achieved. more...
Cricket: Prestwich at maximium power
A NINE-wicket victory over Irlam has given Prestwich one of their best starts to the Lancashire County League season. more...
Rawtenstall News
Town aims to recreate Rome's Spanish Steps
AS A MEETING place for Latin lovers, Rome's Spanish Steps have been a magnet for the world's beautiful people for nearly 300 years -- but Rawtenstall now wants a pizza the action! more...
Cyber café net gain for young
THE launch of a new cyber café in Whitworth has saved youngsters travelling the length of the Rossendale Valley for free internet access. more...
Arrest in animal cruelty swoop
A MAN is being interviewed by police and RSPCA inspectors after a warrant issued for an address in Bacup. more...
Walking boots on for rescue funds
ROSSENDALE and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team is urging hikers to get involved in a charity walk. more...
Budding gardeners' chance to blossom
NOVICE gardeners wanting to learn the basics are being invited to attend a gardening day for beginners. more...
Pupils put art into new site
A GROUP of Rossendale students are playing a leading role putting the finishing touches to a new £2.8m business centre. more...
Advice bureau doors are open
ROSSENDALE'S Citizens' Advice Bureau is having an Open Day on May 15 at their base in Rochdale Road, Bacup. more...
Rovers Sport
Flying Finn ready for take-off
BLACKBURN Rovers goalkeeper Peter Enckelman is ready to pull out all the stops in his bid to impress Graeme Souness. more...
Souey targets summer signings
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today said he wants four new players in time for next season. more...
GARNER: Todd pays price for refusal
NEWS of Andy Todd's imminent departure from Ewood Park will come as little surprise to the vast majority of Blackburn Rovers fans. more...
Todd tops clear-out list at Ewood
BLACKBURN Rovers are ready to listen to offers for controversial defender Andy Todd. more...
Specials Insideout
Down Your Street...
BLACKPOOL - BLACKPOOL and North Lancs RSPCA branch will have a charity stall in Hounds Hill Shopping Centre this Saturday (May 8). more...
Stanley Sport
Speare thanks fans for memories
JAMIE Speare has paid tribute to the supporters who backed him through his Accrington Stanley career. more...
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