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Stories for 2 April 2007
Alan Calvert
Where have all the April Fools gone?
WERE you full of pranks and giggly mirth to mark April Fool's Day yesterday? Did you give somebody the number of Chester Zoo and indicate that a Mr C Lion wanted a call? more...
Amateur Soccer
Dobbies A crowned champions
DOBBIES A won the Division One title after securing the one point they needed from their last four games to win back the trophy they surrendered two years ago. more...
United boost survival chances
BREIGHTMET United still retain hope of Premiership football next season after a 3-1 victory over Whitworth Valley at Moss Park. more...
Cup delight for on song Canary
Farnworth Canary were on song as they defeated Vulcan 4-2 in the Premier Division Cup replay with goals from Thomas (2), Coote and Pulvino. more...
Bacup
‘Doctor’ not to face wife death charge
A DOCTOR' who treated his estranged wife's cancer using alternative therapy will not face prosecution over her death. more...
Girls net a world record
A SCHOOL'S netball team has set a new world record for the longest ever match. more...
Barnoldswick
Driver spared jail
A SLAUGHTERMAN who was spared jail for dangerous driving put his freedom, job and home on the line when got behind the wheel while banned. more...
Bastwell News
Joy as husband is out of coma
THE wife of a hit-and-run victim has told of her joy after he opened his eyes for the first time since the crash. more...
Bin It For Bolton
Time to clean up the town
BIN it for Bolton is back for 2007. Today we call on readers to join our crusade to clear the streets of rubbish and put pride back in our town. more...
Chewing gum sticks out like sore thumb
Comments from residents of Bolton. more...
Sweeping up the estate
EMERGENCY services in Bolton joined forces for a massive clean-up operation on one of the town's most run-down estates. more...
Blackburn
March celebrates Prophet
THOUSANDS of people attended an annual march yesterday to celebrate the birth of a holy Muslim prophet. more...
School of rock stars
AN X-Factor style night brought the curtain down on a music competition which got Blackburn with Darwen schools rocking. more...
Man accused of axe attack
A man has appeared in court accused of an axe attack. more...
Man jailed for 'racist' attack on cabbie
A STAG night reveller who racially abused and assaulted a taxi driver has been jailed for six months. more...
£4m the cost of equality for women
AROUND 1,600 women council workers are being offered up to £7,500 each in compensation after years of earning less than men. more...
Chris is full of Trix
BLACKBURN design and communications firm House of Trix Ltd has scooped a number of top new clients. more...
Priest to speak at special service
A SOUTH African priest who fought apartheid will be speaking at Blackburn Cathedral. more...
Trouble at ‘wake’
TROUBLE flared during a wake resulting in police being called to a Conservative club in St Ives Road, Blackburn. more...
Shops see an end to recession
EAST Lancashire is heading out of a "recession" which left high streets suffering last year, it has been claimed. more...
Shock at £1bn cost of hospitals
THE Royal Blackburn Hospital will cost taxpayers an estimated £680million in interest to the private firms which funded its construction, the Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. more...
Stunt toys with traffic wardens
A TOY car had a ticket' slapped on it in the first protest stunt by a group campaigning for free town-centre parking. more...
'Knighted' for their courage
FOUR brave youngsters from East Lancashire have been given "knighthoods" in recognition of the personal difficulties they have battled. more...
Bolton News
Time to clean up the town
BIN it for Bolton is back for 2007. Today we call on readers to join our crusade to clear the streets of rubbish and put pride back in our town. more...
Pensioner rescued in flat fire
AN 80-year-old woman was rescued by firefighters when arsonists set fire to furniture piled up outside her home. more...
Drivers hurt in car smash
TWO elderly drivers escaped serious injury after a crash which wrecked their cars. more...
Arson suspected after house fire
A HOME was severely damaged by fire following a suspected arson attack. more...
Fans for the memories
WHEN Barbara Kerks joins the Bolton Wanderers faithful at the Reebok on match days her eyes are more on the crowds than on the pitch. more...
Woman cleans up in bingo windfall
A cleaner'S numbers came up trumps as she scooped £101,224 playing bingo. more...
Peter Kay holds on to top spot
PETER Kay's Comic Relief single has managed to retain its spot at the top of the UK Top 40 chart. more...
Elvis trots into town for Palm Sunday
A DONKEY named Elvis marked Palm Sunday yesterday by leading a procession along Churchgate to Bolton Parish Church. more...
More police on track to patrol railway lines
Teenage yobs forced a train to stop after playing a deadly game of "chicken" on a busy line. more...
More GPs given right to access patient records
A MEDICAL record scheme, being trialled in Bolton, is to be extended. more...
Driver who crashed into wall was over limit
A DRIVER was three times over the limit when he drove away from home following a row with his wife. more...
New unit to fight threat of terrorism
POLICE have launched a new unit to tackle the threat of terrorism. more...
Motorists face three months’ extra misery
MOTORISTS who use one of the main roads into Bolton town centre are set for months of traffic misery after work scheduled to last eight weeks hit delays. more...
New wards opened by health minister
A £1 MILLION upgrade of two wards at The Royal Bolton Hospital has been officially unveiled by health minister Rosie Winterton. more...
Students flock to Bolton
MORE students than ever are applying to study at the University of Bolton. more...
Sweeping up the estate
EMERGENCY services in Bolton joined forces for a massive clean-up operation on one of the town's most run-down estates. more...
New chief takes over at town hall
A NEW chief executive today took over the reigns at Bolton Council following the retirement of Bernard Knight. more...
Council and CAB offer new service
ADVICE services in Darwen are to be expanded thanks to a new partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Citizens' Advice Bureau. more...
Baby-shake dad in court
A DAD violently shook his 10 month-old daughter causing her to suffer a brain haemorrhage. more...
Health chiefs make smoking pledge
HEALTH bosses in Bolton have vowed to closely watch how successful the Welsh smoking ban is in a bid to learn lessons for when the legislation is introduced in England in less than three months time. more...
Burglars strike at home of Sara Cox
THE home of Radio DJ Sara Cox has been targeted by burglars. more...
Businessman batters love rival with baseball bat
A WEALTHY businessman who battered his love rival with a baseball bat has been jailed for 16 months. more...
Club gives Sainsbury's plan thumbs up
MEMBERS of a rugby club for youngsters have backed plans for improved sports facilities in Westhoughton. more...
Bolton-By-Bowland
£30,000 cycle target
A DARWEN dad and his friends are aiming to raise £30,000 for a cancer charity after his son battled the disease. more...
Boxing Updates
Controversial decision costs Haroon
HAROON Khan's hopes of winning his first ABA junior title were dashed by another controversial decision on Saturday. more...
Racists force Amir from Liverpool ringside - again
AMIR Khan was escorted out of a Liverpool boxing venue for the second year running after members of the crowd hurled racist abuse at him. more...
Burnley
Car set on fire
A young man's car was deliberately set on fire in Burnley on Sunday night after he had claimed to have been attacked, firefighters said. more...
Theatre hopes to receive seats of power
Modern seating could be waiting in the wings at Burnley Mechanics. more...
Firefighters busy on moorland
A MOORS fire left one square kilometre of land badly damaged. more...
Pledge as wardens are axed
CASH to fund community wardens ran out yesterday as the teams were disbanded. more...
Burglary woman praised for bravery
POLICE have praised the bravery of a woman who was accosted by two burglars in her home. more...
New police patrol for town centre
BURNLEY town centre is getting a dedicated Police Community Support Officer. more...
Bank chief's praise for East Lancs
ONE of the most powerful business leaders in the world has praised East Lancashire during a visit. more...
£30,000 cycle target
A DARWEN dad and his friends are aiming to raise £30,000 for a cancer charity after his son battled the disease. more...
Shock at £1bn cost of hospitals
THE Royal Blackburn Hospital will cost taxpayers an estimated £680million in interest to the private firms which funded its construction, the Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. more...
Business Headlines
Schools benefit from AXA move
TWO schools are set to reap the rewards when an insurance company moves out of the town centre. more...
MP critical over HSE ‘cave-in’
THE Health and Safety Executive has caved in to employers' groups by not giving more powers to its safety officials, says Bolton North-east MP David Crausby. more...
La Tasca to stick with first bidder
TAPAS chain La Tasca has "unreservedly" recommended a revised offer from from Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia chain owner Tragus Group. more...
Moor of same for Idol clients
MOORISH Idol Marketing, based in the Bolton I-zone, worked with Vision Direct opticians to create its brand in time for the opening of its new shop in Deansgate, Bolton. more...
Business News
Giants’ dream team
MANUFACTURING giants BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, which together employ about 5,000 people in East Lancashire, have signed a deal to work closer together. more...
Chris is full of Trix
BLACKBURN design and communications firm House of Trix Ltd has scooped a number of top new clients. more...
Cd Reviews
Single: Elektrons feat. Eska – Dirty Basement (Genuine / WoS)
Justin and Luke Unabomber emerge from their Manchester club night, Electric Chair, to release this, the most tedious single of the year. more...
Album: Tangerine Dream – Madcap’s Flaming Duty (Voiceprint)
Krautrock ambience fused with lyrics by famous dead poets must surely limit sales potential? more...
Album: Thirteen Senses – Contact (Mercury)
Thirteen Senses - or their record company - clearly haven't heard the term 'market saturation'. more...
Chatburn
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
Chorley News
Wartime memorabilia on display
A Showcase of Second World War memorabilia will be on display at Chorley Central Library from now until the end of April. more...
Free no smoking signs
Every VAT registered business in Chorley is to receive a pack containing free no smoking signs and the countdown to the smoking ban continues. more...
Church
Building hopes for derelict Grade Two warehouse
LEGAL steps are being taken to preserve a Grade II listed building that could be the key to a canalside regeneration project. more...
Clarets News
Cotterill: Time to toughen up
STEVE Cotterill has urged his Burnley players to become more battle hardened after their winless run stretched to 19 games at the hands of rock-bottom Luton Town, breaking a club record. more...
Blackwell: Boo-boys helped us
KEVIN Blackwell admitted he encouraged his Luton Town players to use the reaction of the Turf Moor crowd to his side's advantage. more...
Clayton-Le-Dale News
Lorry crash jury to consider verdict
THE jury in the trial of a lorry driver accused of killing three members of a family in an horrific crash will retire to consider its verdict tomotrrow. more...
Clitheroe
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
Cliviger News
Rambler discovers man hanging
A MAN was found hanging from a tree by a rambler walking on moorland near a village pub. more...
Colne
Sex attackers target woman
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by two men moments after she had got out of a taxi taking her home from a night out. more...
All aboard for the missing link
THE first train from Colne to Skipton in 37 years ran on April Fool's Day. more...
Darwen
£4m the cost of equality for women
AROUND 1,600 women council workers are being offered up to £7,500 each in compensation after years of earning less than men. more...
£30,000 cycle target
A DARWEN dad and his friends are aiming to raise £30,000 for a cancer charity after his son battled the disease. more...
New party starts own TV channel
NEW political party For Darwen is launching its own online television channel. more...
'Knighted' for their courage
FOUR brave youngsters from East Lancashire have been given "knighthoods" in recognition of the personal difficulties they have battled. more...
School of rock stars
AN X-Factor style night brought the curtain down on a music competition which got Blackburn with Darwen schools rocking. more...
Darwen Fc
Runcorn Linnets 3 Darwen 1
ALTHOUGH they lost this game, Darwen gave a good performance against the league leaders, who had to rely on two penalties for the victory. more...
East Lancashire News
Bank chief's praise for East Lancs
ONE of the most powerful business leaders in the world has praised East Lancashire during a visit. more...
Giants’ dream team
MANUFACTURING giants BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, which together employ about 5,000 people in East Lancashire, have signed a deal to work closer together. more...
Falklands heroes who died for democracy
ON the 25th anniversary of the start of the Falklands war, a former soldier who served in the elite Special Forces has told of his memories. more...
Edenfield News
Blaze shuts A56
The A56 Haslingden bypass was closed for several hours after a car fire yesterday. more...
Edgworth News
Parish council clerk’s funeral
THE clerk of North Turton Parish Council has died. more...
Education
Girls net a world record
A SCHOOL'S netball team has set a new world record for the longest ever match. more...
School of rock stars
AN X-Factor style night brought the curtain down on a music competition which got Blackburn with Darwen schools rocking. more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
Charlotte Melia from Our Lady & St John High School. more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
Max Newsome (13) from St Wilfrid's School on the drums with (L-R) Martin Gregson (16) (St Wilfrid's); Vicki Pickup (15)(Witton Park School); Chris Burch (16) (Witton Park School). more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
'The Cheetah Girls' from Beardwood School. more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
Kayley Davies (13) from St Wilfrid's School. more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
Naomi Halsall from Witton Park School. more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
Tegan Forster (16) from Our Lady & St John's High School. more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
A 'Cheetah Girl' from Beardwood School. more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
Beardwood School pupils (L-R) Samantha Feeney (14); Samira Bennassar (15); Zeenat Sultan (15); Kerry Ann Grewe(15). more...
Enterprise Rocks Music Championship
Teri Bertwhistle from Darwen Vale School. more...
Ewood News
£30,000 cycle target
A DARWEN dad and his friends are aiming to raise £30,000 for a cancer charity after his son battled the disease. more...
Grass fire near Ewood Park
A GRASS fire caused smoke to billow out behind Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park ground. more...
Fc United Of Manchester
Rebel Reds reach first final
TEN-MAN FC United created history by reaching their first ever cup final after edging out Congleton Town in a seven-goal thriller to keep their double dream alive at Gigg Lane. more...
Feniscowles News
Months of traffic delays
MOTORISTS will face 10 months of traffic delays as 2km of gas mains are replaced in Feniscowles. more...
Great Harwood
Couple saved from home fire
A married couple were taken to hospital on Sunday morning after a fire was started by a cigarette. more...
Grindleton News
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
'Knighted' for their courage
FOUR brave youngsters from East Lancashire have been given "knighthoods" in recognition of the personal difficulties they have battled. more...
Hapton News
Firefighters busy on moorland
A MOORS fire left one square kilometre of land badly damaged. more...
Haslingden
Blaze shuts A56
The A56 Haslingden bypass was closed for several hours after a car fire yesterday. more...
Health
Shock at £1bn cost of hospitals
THE Royal Blackburn Hospital will cost taxpayers an estimated £680million in interest to the private firms which funded its construction, the Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. more...
Health News
More GPs given right to access patient records
A MEDICAL record scheme, being trialled in Bolton, is to be extended. more...
More GPs given right to access patient records
A MEDICAL record scheme, being trialled in Bolton, is to be extended. more...
Helen Mead
One good turn can cause a lot of harm
YOU would assume that doing a good turn would make you feel good. Not me. more...
Lancashire
New north west immigration boss
A NEW immigration boss has been appointed to take control of the north west area. more...
Langho
£9,500 fine for killing fish
A COMPANY has been fined after causing an environ-mental "catastrophe" which killed thousands of fish over several miles of two rivers. more...
Leigh Rmi
Last-gasp goal sickens RMI
LEIGH RMI'S hopes of avoiding relegation were severely dented when Farsley grabbed an injury-time equaliser. more...
Last-gasp goal sickens RMI
LEIGH RMI'S hopes of avoiding relegation were severely dented when Farsley grabbed an injury-time equaliser. more...
Letters
Hospital too strict over mobile phones
BURNLEY General Hospital is still trying to not let people use mobile phones while in hospital. more...
Soft sentences no deterrent
I AM amazed after reading (LT, March 23) "Thefts from cars offender stays free." more...
Tell us about ‘goin Quoin’
LAST YEAR, with my husband, I managed to go to every Status Quo concert on the UK winter tour, a total of 31 concerts in six weeks. more...
Hunts survive without killing
AS THE hunting season draws to a close, is it not time for the minority of registered hunts "testing the law" to rethink their policy? more...
I’d welcome Tesco to town
WHY shouldn't Tesco open a supermarket in Great Harwood? more...
Longridge
Flasher placed on sex register
A MAN who exposed himself to two women has been placed on the sex offenders register for five years. more...
Match Reports
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
More Sports News
Dougherty pays price in Portugal
BLACKBURN golfer Nick Dougherty paid the price for a shocking third round as he finished down the field in the Portuguese Open. more...
Music & Theatre Reviews
Sugars get hits out for adoring fans
WITH a bang of drums the Sugababes hit the stage at the MEN Arena. more...
Nelson
K3 snaps up rival in £12.5m deal
AN East Lancashire firm has become a market leader after buying out its major rival in a £12.5million deal. more...
Jail threat as tag is cut off
A MAN who flouted a curfew has been warned he could be facing jail after removing his tag and abusing Securicor staff. more...
Sex attackers target woman
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by two men moments after she had got out of a taxi taking her home from a night out. more...
'Murder charge' baby's funeral
THE funeral of an 11-month-old baby allegedly murdered in her home has finally been held eight months after her death. more...
Nelson Fc
Nelson 3 Maine Road 1
NELSON made it two wins in four days with another battling performance that saw off the challenge of Maine Road at Victoria Park. more...
Non-League Details
Mixed fortunes for local sides
ATHERTON LR stretched their unbeaten run to three games with an excellent point at Trafford following a 2-2 draw in the North West Counties League Division One. more...
Non-League Football
Harrogate RA 2 Clitheroe 1
FOR the third Saturday on the spin the Blues were undone with a late sucker punch. more...
Oswaldtwistle
Building hopes for derelict Grade Two warehouse
LEGAL steps are being taken to preserve a Grade II listed building that could be the key to a canalside regeneration project. more...
Sheep savaged to death by dogs
A FARMER is counting the cost after eight of his sheep were mauled to death by dogs. more...
Padiham Fc
Daisy Hill 1 Padiham 6
PADIHAM recorded their biggest North West Counties Division Two win of the season on Saturday when they beat Westhoughton side Daisy Hill 6-1 at the New Sirs ground. more...
Padiham News
Firefighters busy on moorland
A MOORS fire left one square kilometre of land badly damaged. more...
Anglers in river clean-up
A STRETCH of river has a had a spring clean after a sports club carried out a litter pick. more...
'Knighted' for their courage
FOUR brave youngsters from East Lancashire have been given "knighthoods" in recognition of the personal difficulties they have battled. more...
Town hall’s new look
A TOWN hall is to be given a £200,000 facelift in a bid to make it more attractive to potential tenants. more...
Pendle News
Blast at rubbish charges
PENDLE peer Tony Greaves has hit out at plans which could see councils charge more to collect people's rubbish. more...
New police patrol for town centre
BURNLEY town centre is getting a dedicated Police Community Support Officer. more...
Council to fight on for merger
PENDLE Council is set to challenge the Government after its bid to merge with Burnley was rejected. more...
Preston News
Man arrested after CCTV images released
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for an assault in Leyland. more...
Father's ashes found ten years on
A Leyland pensioner has been reunited with her father's ashes, nearly ten years after fearing they had been lost for good. more...
Award for community group
A residents group in Ingol has won a national government award for tackling anti-social behaviour in the area. more...
Radcliffe Boro
Boro looking doomed to relegation
RADCLIFFE Borough inched ever closer to the dreaded drop on Saturday, slipping to defeat against title-chasing Witton Albion. more...
Rawtenstall
Girls net a world record
A SCHOOL'S netball team has set a new world record for the longest ever match. more...
Revidge News
Optician scoops another title
AN optician from Blackburn has landed a second national title. more...
Ribble Valley News
Targets are going to plan
PLANNERS at Ribble Valley Council have received a pat on the back from government inspectors. more...
Rossendale News
New police patrol for town centre
BURNLEY town centre is getting a dedicated Police Community Support Officer. more...
Rossendale United
Belper Town 1 Rossendale United 2
IT was a kind of footballing justice that Dale won on Saturday, due to the fact that they were the only team trying to play any football. more...
Rovers News
Nelsen: We won't give up on Europe
SKIPPER Ryan Nelsen today insisted we can't let all our hard work go to waste' after Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Manchester United left him and his Blackburn team-mates struggling to qualify for Europe. more...
Derbyshire agony at United comeback
MATT Derbyshire enhanced his growing reputation with another goal against Manchester United at the weekend but he still left Old Trafford with a hollow feeling. more...
Rugby League Round-Up
Warriors’ late spurt sinks battling Vikings
Wigan reached the fifth round of the Challenge Cup after a spurt of four tries in the last 15 minutes sealed a 34-24 victory over spirited Widnes. more...
Samlesbury News
Man jailed for 'racist' attack on cabbie
A STAG night reveller who racially abused and assaulted a taxi driver has been jailed for six months. more...
Shakers Updates
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
Soccer Headlines
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
Accrington punishment disappoints Casper
CHRIS Casper has accused the Football League of double standards after they chose not to impose a points deduction on relegation rivals Accrington Stanley for fielding an ineligible player. more...
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
Accrington punishment disappoints Casper
CHRIS Casper has accused the Football League of double standards after they chose not to impose a points deduction on relegation rivals Accrington Stanley for fielding an ineligible player. more...
Sporting Highlights
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
Accrington punishment disappoints Casper
CHRIS Casper has accused the Football League of double standards after they chose not to impose a points deduction on relegation rivals Accrington Stanley for fielding an ineligible player. more...
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
Accrington punishment disappoints Casper
CHRIS Casper has accused the Football League of double standards after they chose not to impose a points deduction on relegation rivals Accrington Stanley for fielding an ineligible player. more...
Stanley News
Coleman: Stanley will survive
JOHN Coleman is more certain than ever that Accrington Stanley will escape relegation after his side's strong showing at Walsall. more...
Stanley Reports
Walsall 3 Accrington Stanley 2
FOR all the world it looked to be a sensational 48 hours for Accrington Stanley. more...
Tennis Round-Up
Murray boosts Davis Cup hopes
Andy Murray will join up with the rest of the Great Britain Davis Cup squad in Birmingham today after allaying fears that a groin injury could put his participation in the tie in doubt. more...
Todmorden
‘Doctor’ not to face wife death charge
A DOCTOR' who treated his estranged wife's cancer using alternative therapy will not face prosecution over her death. more...
Tv Reviews
Doctor Who, BBC1
A HOSPITAL transported to the moon, giant rhino policemen and a bloodsucking pensioner - it can only mean one thing, the goodly doctor has returned to BBC1. more...
Waddington News
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
Wanderers News
We can make the Champions League, says Diouf
EL-HADJI Diouf still has his sights on a Champions League place. The Senegal striker stubbornly refuses to accept that the best Wanderers can hope for this season is a UEFA spot, and is confident that two wins over Easter will put them back on course for a top four finish. more...
Sam pays tribute to front three's efforts
SAM Allardyce hailed his industrious strikers for having the patience and determination to claim a victory that has boosted Wanderers hopes of qualifying for Europe. more...
European dream is still on for Whites
OMENS just don't come any more powerful. When European Dream romped to victory minutes before kick-off, Wanderers had a feeling this was going to be their lucky day. more...
Wanderers will be relieved, says Warnock
NEIL Warnock put on a brave face at the Reebok on Saturday, despite seeing his Sheffield United players drop deeper into relegation trouble. more...
Waterfoot
Rebecca turns on the style
A Waterfoot hairdresser is looking forward to being starstruck when she joins top styling firm ghd's elite team. more...
Girls net a world record
A SCHOOL'S netball team has set a new world record for the longest ever match. more...
We Say
Baby unit is a life saver
PEOPLE love to criticise the NHS, but are not as quick at coming forward with praise. more...
Do your bit for a cleaner Bolton
BIN it for Bolton is back in a new bid to clean up the town. If you are sick of seeing litter blow like tumbleweed through our streets then join our campaign. more...
Will biofuels really save the planet?
WITH climate change a constant worry, the Government says that biofuels may be the future for our transport industry. But are they really the solution? Kat Dibbits reports. more...
Whalley
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
Minister to oversee churches
CHANGES are being made to the Clitheroe Methodist circuit. more...
You Say
Labour was unable to save school
I WRITE in response to Bob Crosland's letter on the closure of Christ's Church School in Harwood. more...
Snide remarks were not necessary
I WAS both surprised and disgusted by the publication of the letter from C Cooper (March 23) in which he launched a snide attack on Mr Albert Stones in regard to the Moss Bank Park model railway. more...
Doing nothing will not solve prostitute problem
PETER Johnston's letter headlined "Prosecuting prostitutes is not cost effective" (The Bolton News, March 29), raises an interesting concept with regard to the problem. more...
Good housing in private sector
I WRITE regarding Brian Derbyshire's letter of Saturday, March 24, "Council Housing: Keep decisions close to home". more...
Pothole perils
REGARDING the article "Spot the pothole campaign" (March 26). In April 2004, I sent a list of 54 different streets in Bolton, along with a claim for damage to my vehicle caused by the disgraceful state of Bolton's highways. more...
Local deer
WALKING my dogs last summer, I spotted D H Grant's deer (Golf club deers gone in a flash, Letters, March 24) in the small woodland on Beaumont Road. more...
Lollipops hindered by age limit
I READ with interest about the problems that Bolton Council is having in recruiting lollipop men and women. more...
Bury Times Sport
Accrington punishment disappoints Casper
CHRIS Casper has accused the Football League of double standards after they chose not to impose a points deduction on relegation rivals Accrington Stanley for fielding an ineligible player. more...
Casper can dine out on vital victory
THE Shakers first victory in 17 games was a result Chris Casper could quite literally dine out on. more...
Chorley Citizen News
Wartime memorabilia on display
A Showcase of Second World War memorabilia will be on display at Chorley Central Library from now until the end of April. more...
Free no smoking signs
Every VAT registered business in Chorley is to receive a pack containing free no smoking signs and the countdown to the smoking ban continues. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Business
Chris is full of Trix
BLACKBURN design and communications firm House of Trix Ltd has scooped a number of top new clients. more...
Giants’ dream team
MANUFACTURING giants BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, which together employ about 5,000 people in East Lancashire, have signed a deal to work closer together. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Education
Alice talks her way into final
A STUDENT is hoping to win a year's free rent after talking her way to the final of a national competition. more...
Girls net a world record
See a photo gallery of the team breaking the world record here. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Letters
Hospital too strict over mobile phones
BURNLEY General Hospital is still trying to not let people use mobile phones while in hospital. more...
Soft sentences no deterrent
I AM amazed after reading (LT, March 23) "Thefts from cars offender stays free." more...
Tell us about ‘goin Quoin’
LAST YEAR, with my husband, I managed to go to every Status Quo concert on the UK winter tour, a total of 31 concerts in six weeks. more...
Hunts survive without killing
AS THE hunting season draws to a close, is it not time for the minority of registered hunts "testing the law" to rethink their policy? more...
I’d welcome Tesco to town
WHY shouldn't Tesco open a supermarket in Great Harwood? more...
Lancashire Telegraph News
Targets are going to plan
PLANNERS at Ribble Valley Council have received a pat on the back from government inspectors. more...
New police patrol for town centre
BURNLEY town centre is getting a dedicated Police Community Support Officer. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Sport
Dougherty pays price in Portugal
BLACKBURN golfer Nick Dougherty paid the price for a shocking third round as he finished down the field in the Portuguese Open. more...
The Bolton News Business
Schools benefit from AXA move
TWO schools are set to reap the rewards when an insurance company moves out of the town centre. more...
MP critical over HSE ‘cave-in’
THE Health and Safety Executive has caved in to employers' groups by not giving more powers to its safety officials, says Bolton North-east MP David Crausby. more...
La Tasca to stick with first bidder
TAPAS chain La Tasca has "unreservedly" recommended a revised offer from from Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia chain owner Tragus Group. more...
Moor of same for Idol clients
MOORISH Idol Marketing, based in the Bolton I-zone, worked with Vision Direct opticians to create its brand in time for the opening of its new shop in Deansgate, Bolton. more...
The Bolton News News
Drivers hurt in car smash
TWO elderly drivers escaped serious injury after a crash which wrecked their cars. more...
Arson suspected after house fire
A HOME was severely damaged by fire following a suspected arson attack. more...
Businessman batters love rival with baseball bat
A WEALTHY businessman who battered his love rival with a baseball bat has been jailed for 16 months. more...
Club gives Sainsbury's plan thumbs up
MEMBERS of a rugby club for youngsters have backed plans for improved sports facilities in Westhoughton. more...
Fans for the memories
WHEN Barbara Kerks joins the Bolton Wanderers faithful at the Reebok on match days her eyes are more on the crowds than on the pitch. more...
Woman cleans up in bingo windfall
A cleaner'S numbers came up trumps as she scooped £101,224 playing bingo. more...
Peter Kay holds on to top spot
PETER Kay's Comic Relief single has managed to retain its spot at the top of the UK Top 40 chart. more...
Elvis trots into town for Palm Sunday
A DONKEY named Elvis marked Palm Sunday yesterday by leading a procession along Churchgate to Bolton Parish Church. more...
More police on track to patrol railway lines
Teenage yobs forced a train to stop after playing a deadly game of "chicken" on a busy line. more...
More GPs given right to access patient records
A MEDICAL record scheme, being trialled in Bolton, is to be extended. more...
Driver who crashed into wall was over limit
A DRIVER was three times over the limit when he drove away from home following a row with his wife. more...
New unit to fight threat of terrorism
POLICE have launched a new unit to tackle the threat of terrorism. more...
Motorists face three months’ extra misery
MOTORISTS who use one of the main roads into Bolton town centre are set for months of traffic misery after work scheduled to last eight weeks hit delays. more...
Time to clean up the town
BIN it for Bolton is back for 2007. Today we call on readers to join our crusade to clear the streets of rubbish and put pride back in our town. more...
New wards opened by health minister
A £1 MILLION upgrade of two wards at The Royal Bolton Hospital has been officially unveiled by health minister Rosie Winterton. more...
Students flock to Bolton
MORE students than ever are applying to study at the University of Bolton. more...
Sweeping up the estate
EMERGENCY services in Bolton joined forces for a massive clean-up operation on one of the town's most run-down estates. more...
New chief takes over at town hall
A NEW chief executive today took over the reigns at Bolton Council following the retirement of Bernard Knight. more...
Council and CAB offer new service
ADVICE services in Darwen are to be expanded thanks to a new partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Citizens' Advice Bureau. more...
Baby-shake dad in court
A DAD violently shook his 10 month-old daughter causing her to suffer a brain haemorrhage. more...
Health chiefs make smoking pledge
HEALTH bosses in Bolton have vowed to closely watch how successful the Welsh smoking ban is in a bid to learn lessons for when the legislation is introduced in England in less than three months time. more...
Burglars strike at home of Sara Cox
THE home of Radio DJ Sara Cox has been targeted by burglars. more...
Pensioner rescued in flat fire
AN 80-year-old woman was rescued by firefighters when arsonists set fire to furniture piled up outside her home. more...
The Bolton News Sport
Rebel Reds reach first final
TEN-MAN FC United created history by reaching their first ever cup final after edging out Congleton Town in a seven-goal thriller to keep their double dream alive at Gigg Lane. more...
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