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Stories for 28 August 2007

10 Years At The Reebok Remembered

The 'goal' that never was

THERE is a poignant symmetry about the Reebok's 10th birthday being marked by a repeat of the stadium's inaugural match. more...

Accrington

Donald doesn’t duck out of rescue

FIREFIGHTERS thought the world had gone quackers when a crew member named Donald and a duck were caught up in a water rescue. more...

Altham News

Donald doesn’t duck out of rescue

FIREFIGHTERS thought the world had gone quackers when a crew member named Donald and a duck were caught up in a water rescue. more...

Ashton News

Girl assaulted in park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old girl was indecently assaulted in a Preston park last night. more...

Audley News

Kits get kids recycling

ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...

Bands In Profile

Bearsuit bring screamy art punk to Dog and Partridge

"STOP-start boy-girl cutie-killer six-piece with everything from cinematic waltzes to catchy electro disco and hard punk screaming riot grrl noise," Bearsuit will play the Dog And Partridge on Saturday, September 8. more...

Jesus In India still need new bassist

JESUS In India have been exploring slightly darker territory with their new song, Your Daughter. more...

L'il Dee looking for more live dates

SHE may have been the wildcard choice for the Bolton Music Showcase finale at Leverhulme Park, but 19-year-old rapper L'il Dee says that she didn't feel out of place amidst the long-haired rockers and their guitars. more...

SGG going on their summer holidays

DJ collective extraordinaire Something's Gotta Give return for the seventh installment of their legendary nights - titled Summer's Gotta Give - on September 1. more...

Amy and Blake: Could "Sid and Nancy" comments spur them on?

IN Friday's 24:7, Kat Dibbits will explore the live hard, die young myth of rock and roll. In an exclusive preview, we look at whether Amy's stepfather's "Sid and Nancy" comments will only fuel the troubled singer to greater excess more...

Barnoldswick

Donation will keep babies warm

A WOMEN'S refuge will be keeping babies warm with a set of handmade quilts donated by a volunteer. more...

Black Pudding Festival Photos

Black Pudding Festival

Di Vanruitenbeek with lavender grown in the Bacup Consortium Close to the hedge community market garden. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Nevil Earnshaw and Martin McNulty cook a huge fried breakfast. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Jessica Jolly 5 from Burnley tastes the sausages. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Wendy Davidson with some black pudding on the stall where food has been donated to raise funds for Derian House more...

Black Pudding Festival

Daniel McEvoy 14, chief assistant on the Butlers Farmhouse Cheese Stall. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Some of the produce on display. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Reece Moore 10 from Blackburn tastes ice cream from Moo2you. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Irene Tough and Chris Andrews from Andrews Continental Delicacies making sausages. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Rich Alker - from Little Green Men Chilli's. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Janet Leech from Bacup buys some farmer's wife preserves from Carole Johnson. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Tomatoes grown in the Bacup Consortium close to the hedge community market garden. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Lianne Jackson 11 stacking up her pots of dripping. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Three year old Elizabeth Mawson drinking her Mawsons Traditional Drink from Bacup. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Peppers. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Brian Parker from Summerseat with his preserves. more...

Black Pudding Festival

Lavender. more...

Blackburn

Rush hour delays after M65 crash

MOTORISTS were left in rush hour delays today after a crash on the M65. more...

Courtyard Festival @ Cellar Bar, Blackburn

ORGANISERS of the Courtyard Campaign 2 musical festival hope the success of this weekend's event can help put Blackburn on the musical map. more...

Kits get kids recycling

ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...

Ambulance fleet is in state of emergency

HEALTH watchdogs are set to quiz ambulance chiefs amid concerns over the state of the service's emergency vehicles fleet. more...

Donation will keep babies warm

A WOMEN'S refuge will be keeping babies warm with a set of handmade quilts donated by a volunteer. more...

Special cathedral service for Princess Diana

BLACKBURN Cathedral will host a special event this weekend for people to remember Princess Diana. more...

Council underfire for headstones stance

A COUNCIL has come underfire for asking bereaved relatives to fix "dangerous" headstones - when neighbouring authorities have carried out the work for free. more...

Councillors' fate could affect balance of power

THE fate of two councillors could shift the balance of political power in Blackburn with Darwen. more...

John bowls ’em over at 101!

JOHN Barton showed that age is no barrier where sport is concerned - leading his crown green bowling team to victory at the age of 101! more...

College students banned from parking on campus

COLLEGE students have been left in uproar after being banned from parking on campus. more...

Blackpool News

Heart experts head for Blackpool

A major international health conference is to be held at Blackpool Victoria Hospital next month. more...

Book celebrates the TVR

The 60th anniversary of production of the classic TVR sports car has been celebrated with the release of a book recalling the history of the famous motor. more...

Police release e-fit of sex attacker

Police in Blackpool have issued a detailed description of a youth in connection with a serious sexual assault on an 11-year-old girl in the resort's Stanley Park. more...

Bolton News

Cannabis factory found in Westhoughton

EAGLE-EYED residents have helped police to smash a cannabis operation. more...

Lecturer backs computer gaming degree

A LECTURER from the University of Bolton has stepped into the debate about the validity of degrees in computer gaming. more...

Dragon joins the big street parade

THE streets of Bolton were awash with colour when jesters, stilt walkers and a Chinese dragon joined a parade through the town. more...

Gas blast victims in repairs misery

VICTIMS of a gas blast which tore through a Bolton street are still waiting for repairs - two months on. more...

Car blaze yobs trap disabled man in flat

A DISABLED man was trapped in his home for the second time in two weeks following an arson attack. more...

Motorway injuries man dies in hospital

A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...

Art show at new offices

Charles Topham Group's Merchant's Place development in Bolton town centre is to become home to the town's first independent art gallery, following a deal with Bolton-based art group Neo Artists. more...

Slave trade remembered in museum trail

SLAVERY in Bolton comes under the spotlight in a new museum trail. more...

Victory for Iddon in registrars fight

REGISTRARS of births, marriages and deaths are to get new employment rights following a campaign led by Bolton South-east MP Dr Brian Iddon. more...

Hunt for driver who didn't pay for petrol

A DRIVER who failed to pay for his fuel at a supermarket petrol station is being urged to come forward to police. more...

Bail for 'unfit' deception-charge duo

A MAN and woman accused of deception had the case against them adjourned at Bolton magistrates after both produced doctors' notes saying they were unfit to attend court. more...

Trial for drug charge man

A BOLTON man has been committed to Crown Court to stand trial for possessing drugs with intent to supply. more...

Planners showing 'lack of respect' to Horwich

TOWN councillors in Horwich have launched an attack on Bolton planning chiefs, with one claiming they are treated with a "lack of respect." more...

Mini-Olympics boost for disabled

A YEARLY mini-Olympics at Bolton Arena helped raise money for multiple sclerosis sufferers. more...

Motorway injuries man dies in hospital

A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...

Brierfield

No to bollards

Council bosses have no plans to put up bollards to stop parents parking on the footpath outside a school. more...

Canopies set to be examined

A site meeting is to be arranged to inspect the maintenance and condition of the Brierfield town centre canopies. more...

New police station to open its doors

A NEW police station will open its doors later this week. more...

Woman spared jail after attacking three children

THE woman cleared of killing toddler Courtney Shailes has been spared jail after admitting assaulting three young girls. more...

Brookhouse News

Kits get kids recycling

ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...

Brunshaw News

Alcoholic went thieving

AN alcoholic admitted stealing from the same shop twice in a month. more...

Burnley

Firefighters tackle shop blaze

FIREFIGHTERS battled a shop blaze for an hour and a half on Queen Victoria Road in Burnley this morning. more...

Ambulance fleet is in state of emergency

HEALTH watchdogs are set to quiz ambulance chiefs amid concerns over the state of the service's emergency vehicles fleet. more...

Family say goodbye to their 'princess'

THE family and friends of little girl who died from a rare form of cancer gathered together to say farewell to their princess'. more...

Shop destroyed by fire 'had been burgled'

A FIRE which ripped through a shop destroying thousands of pounds worth of goods is being investigated as arson. more...

Business Headlines

Firm’s big plans for the smallest room

A COMPANY that started life as a coffin-maker is not taking its future lying down - as it strives to expand as one of the country's most stylish family-owned kitchen and bathroom furniture manufacturers. more...

Big firms blasted for late payments

SMALL businesses who are suffering from the UK's late payment culture have been urged to review their financial procedures. more...

Competing workers ‘spoil team spirit’

Team spirit is being "destroyed" at work because many people compete with their own colleagues, according to a survey of 2,000 employees, many of whom blamed managers for "playing" staff against one another. more...

HSBC faces protests

A student revolt against HSBC is gathering momentum, with nearly 3,000 joining a National Union of Students campaign on the Facebook internet network over the bank's decision to end interest-free graduate overdrafts. more...

Art show at new offices

Charnock Richard News

‘Hammer house’ of horror picture

A monster' lot went under the hammer at a Chorley auction at the weekend. more...

Chorley Cc News

Luczka rues missed chances

Chorley embark on the FA Cup trail against Warrington Town on Saturday eager to put a disappointing Bank Holiday behind them. more...

Chorley hit bottom as they seek new pro'

Chorley fell to the bottom spot in the 3D Northern Premier League after two defeats away to Preston and at home to Darwen over the holiday weekend although they will take heart from promising displays by several of the club's younger players They must have been hopeful of victory at Preston on Saturday after restricting the home side to 167 after their 50 overs with young bowlers Sam Sweeney, Nigel Eastham and Keiron McCullagh each taking two wickets. more...

Chorley Fc Match Reports

Woodley Sports 2 Chorley 0

Chorley suffered their first defeat after four games of a promising season, after paying the price for failing to cash in on early chances against a physically strong Woodley side. more...

Chorley News

Designer logo for markets

Chorley's markets have been given a real new look to take them into the future. more...

GCSE delight

Schools in Chorley have been celebrating after recording some of their best ever GCSE results. more...

Cash windfall for charity

Organisers of a cash-strapped family support charity raised their glasses this week in celebration of a most welcome windfall. more...

'Monster' auction

A monster' lot went under the hammer at a Chorley auction at the weekend. more...

Pupils make the grade

Schools in Chorley are celebrating after recording some of their best ever GCSE results. more...

Mystery man's gift to Edith

The blind victim of a callous conman who robbed her of £60 -which she intended to use to pay her gas bill - said a big thank you to a kind hearted mystery man this week. more...

Nigel’s on TV with Donny

A local showbiz agent takes to the TV screens as a celebrity guest on BBC 2's new game show, Identity, hosted by Donny Osmond. more...

Funeral of popular PC

The funeral of a popular Chorley policeman, who collapsed and died at home aged just 40, took place yesterday (Tuesday). more...

Play it again, Ivan!

Chorley's longest-serving landlord is back in business and pledging to launch an exciting new music and live sport venue for the town. more...

Actors’ success in stage Oscars

Chorley Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society won seven awards at the regional National Operatic and Dramatic Association awards at The Royal Clifton Hotel, Southport. more...

Clarets News

Cotterill set to send in big guns for cup clash

BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill is set to play his big guns for tonight's Carling Cup clash against Oldham Athletic. more...

Clarets Carling Cup ticket offer

BURNLEY Football Club has launched a special Carling Cup ticket offer, and it's not too late to take advantage for tonight's game. more...

Clarets Reports

Clarets 0 Oldham 0 HT

BURNLEY go into half time level despite a number of opportunities to take the lead against Oldham at Turf Moor. more...

Clarets 2 Oldham 0 FT

GOALS from strikers Andy Gray, Robbie Blake and Ade Akinbiyi were enough to send the Clarets through to the third round of the Carling Cup. more...

Colne

Grear British Rhythm & Blues Festival @ Colne

THIS year�s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival has been hailed a success � with many gigs selling out. more...

Colne Blues Festival Photos

Colne Blues Festival

Eddie Martin. more...

Colne Blues Festival

Deitre Farr more...

Colne Blues Festival

Kyla Brox more...

Colne Blues Festival

Kyla Brox more...

Colne Blues Festival

Rod Smith from the SwampNobs more...

Colne Blues Festival

Ian Parker. more...

Colne Blues Festival

Richie Milton more...

Colne Blues Festival

Blues fan Mark Bevis from Burnley more...

Colne Blues Festival

Aynsley Lister more...

Colne Blues Festival

Aynsley Lister and Ian Parker more...

Colne Blues Festival

Crowds gather outside to enjoy a beer. more...

Colne Blues Festival

Richie Milton more...

Colne Blues Festival

Luther Grosvenor Band. more...

Colne Blues Festival

The Luther Grosvenor Band. more...

Colne Blues Festival

Geno Washington more...

Competitions

Win a pair of VIP tickets to see Jesse Metcalfe

After another wet and windy summer in Manchester, things are finally hotting up this month with someone special all the way from LA. more...

Cricket Round-Up

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

The Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB), in conjunction with Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed an exciting new £150,000 sponsorship deal with Barclays Wealth to promote the sport at grass roots level. more...

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Darwen

Food left on stove causes blaze

THREE fire appliances were called to Mayfield Flats, Bolton Road, Darwen, in the early hours of this morning. more...

Witness appeal

Police are appealing for information on a couple who stole £80 from a Darwen trader in Crystal Rods n' Sods. more...

Ambulance fleet is in state of emergency

HEALTH watchdogs are set to quiz ambulance chiefs amid concerns over the state of the service's emergency vehicles fleet. more...

Councillors' fate could affect balance of power

THE fate of two councillors could shift the balance of political power in Blackburn with Darwen. more...

Family business of 88 years to close

A FAMILY business is closing down after 88 years - and bosses are blaming roadworks and a new one-way system. more...

Drug users are playing 'Russian roulette'

A CORONER has warned that people who use drugs are playing Russian roulette' after the death of a 33-year-old man from a heroin overdose. more...

Education

More lessons in staying safe

PUPILS will be learning how to stay safe on the county's roads when they start back at school next month. more...

Kits get kids recycling

ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...

Education News

Twenty five years of education for all

COMPREHENSIVE education celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and has been at the centre of controversy since its introduction. Wes Wright looks at its history. more...

England And Lancashire Updates

Steady start for Lancs

CRICKET: Lancashire's bowlers made a promising start to their County Championship match against Kent at Canterbury yesterday. more...

Euxton News

Valley draws crowds

Yarrow Valley County Park's annual woodlands day on Sunday, August 26, attracted bumper crowds. more...

Farnworth

Roadworks scheme completed

ROAD resurfacing near the Royal Bolton Hospital has been completed. more...

Fashion First: Breaking News From The Catwalk

Celia and Giles take on the high street

SIXTIES print designer Celia Birtwell and British designer of the year Giles Deacon are about to do battle on the high street. Careful, it could get messy. more...

Gcse Results Round-Up 2007

Rivington and Blackrod High School

This is a new version of the results, correcting the original results list sent to us by the school. more...

Gig Guide

Dream night of ’60s pop and disco

MIKE Quinn, former lead guitarist in 1960s band Freddie and the Dreamers, is appearing in Burnley on September 1. more...

Gig Reviews

Grear British Rhythm & Blues Festival @ Colne

THIS year�s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival has been hailed a success � with many gigs selling out. more...

Courtyard Festival @ Cellar Bar, Blackburn

ORGANISERS of the Courtyard Campaign 2 musical festival hope the success of this weekend's event can help put Blackburn on the musical map. more...

Grassroots Sport

Sarah chases her American dream

SARAH Tomlinson is chasing her American dream after clinching a football scholarship at a top university. more...

Talented trio book tour spot

THREE talented cricketers have been picked for Lancashire Under 19s' first ever tour to South Africa - and two of them are just 14-years-old! more...

Double victory is sweet for Honey

MATTHEW Honey served up a double treat in the annual Marsden Building Society Burnley and District Tennis League Knockout finals. more...

Playing football by numbers

THE annual Blackburn with Darwen Council pre-season football tournament was all about numbers - and it all added up! more...

Nothing potty about George

SNOOKER ace George Holden insists he isn't potty for giving away his trophy collection to keep kids off the street! more...

Clitheroe keep up winning run

CLITHEROE Hockey club were in devastating form at the Brookfields open held at Leyland Motors to continue their winning streak. more...

Dedicated Alan was one of a kind

ONE of swimmings most respected and dedicated coaches has died after a short and sudden illness. more...

Teams play on for football fan Carl

FRIENDS, family and football fans joined forces to take part in a tournament in memory of a teenager who sadly died last year. more...

Duncan defends title in Classic contest

BRIAN Duncan has retained his Alex Classic title after a nail-biting victory over Matt Gillies. more...

Darter Danielle books her Place

THE Place family from Blackburn are the treble tops at darts. more...

Great Harwood

'Drugs' seized in Great Harwood raid

A MAN has been arrested after a drugs raid by police at a house in Great Harwood. more...

Police carry out fingertip search

Police hunting thieves who broke into the home of an elderly woman just hours after her husband died have carried out a finger-tip search of the area. more...

Health

Ambulance fleet is in state of emergency

HEALTH watchdogs are set to quiz ambulance chiefs amid concerns over the state of the service's emergency vehicles fleet. more...

Health News

‘Toolkit’ to help disabled patients

A SERIES of symbols are being introduced to help medical staff communicate with patients in Leigh. more...

Helmshore

100 comes up with a bang

HELMSHORE Primary School will celebrate its centenary next year with a major refurbishment. more...

Hoddlesden News

Access help for disabled

HODDLESDEN Post Office is set for a new look and better access for the disabled. more...

Horwich

Know all about meningitis

FREE cards outlining the signs and symptoms of meningitis are being made available at the Focus DIY store in Horwich. more...

Bail for 'unfit' deception-charge duo

A MAN and woman accused of deception had the case against them adjourned at Bolton magistrates after both produced doctors' notes saying they were unfit to attend court. more...

John Myles Column

Signs are looking good for Rovers

No football side, no matter who they are, can be brilliant all the time. more...

Kevin Gallacher

Hughes: Striker is no whiter than white Van

BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes today hit out at Robin Van Persie after the Arsenal striker launched a fresh attack on Rovers for their physical style. more...

Lancashire

Firms’ input into education

Lancashire businesses celebrated investing £11.5 million into education over the last year. more...

Wildlife scores with cash gift

LANCASHIRE Wildlife Trust has received £2,000 from the Premier League as part of it community programme Creating Chances. more...

Lancashire News

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Lancs Theatre

Cartoon hero is brought to life

THE first major UK stage production featuring Herg�s legendary cartoon hero Tintin is visiting Salford from August 29 to September 1. more...

Laneshawbridge News

Chapel call for support

VILLAGERS have been called on to pull together to keep a chapel open. more...

Latest Sport

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Castle's Shield success

CASTLE Building Services lifted the Dixon Shield after a hotly contested final with The Grapes A. more...

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Leigh Headlines

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Motorway injuries man dies in hospital

A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Motorway injuries man dies in hospital

A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...

Letters

New bins service well worth money

I MUST point out inconsistencies in Mike Madigan's opinions (LT, August 21). more...

We’ve done our homework

WE, the councillors who courted popularity according to Mike Madigan did our homework before making promises to the electorate. more...

Blue badges: Show some concern

RE Shuiab Khan's comments on disabled parking (LT August 17). more...

Letters and poems are great

I WONDER what it is that prompts some readers to write letters to our local paper; I see them as very interesting, and of a wide variety. There are the ones that praise other contributors and facilities; those that are informative and topical. more...

Stick to strategy to win war on yobs

The answer to dealing with alcohol and anti-social behaviour is for our councils and their partners to do what they list as objectives in their Community Strategies as the priority they claim to be. more...

Keep your distance

I couldn't agree more with Tracy Hurst's letter about inconsiderate drivers. more...

Little Harwood News

John bowls ’em over at 101!

JOHN Barton showed that age is no barrier where sport is concerned - leading his crown green bowling team to victory at the age of 101! more...

Local Cricket Round-Up

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Local Sports Updates

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Looking Back With Frank Elson

Slave trade remembered in museum trail

SLAVERY in Bolton comes under the spotlight in a new museum trail. more...

Lower Darwen News

Kits get kids recycling

ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...

Margo

I don’t recall being asked about decisions

FORCE-fed acceptance! Strong words, I know, but I feel that's the way we're being governed. more...

More Sports News

Step up for night out with darts legend

DARTS fans are set for a real treat on September 13 as the legendary Phil "The Power" Taylor performs an exhibition match at Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex, Langho. more...

PNE chairman Shaw to quit

Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw is to stand down. more...

Hughes regrets his past

Lee Hughes claimed the shame of causing death by dangerous driving will stay with him for the rest of his life after being unveiled as an Oldham player. more...

PNE chairman Shaw to quit

Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw is to stand down. more...

Nelson

Taxi driver to be sentenced for sex attack on passenger

A PART-TIME taxi driver has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage passenger. more...

News

Tribunal to decide in police job row

A tribunal is set to rule on whether a white police officer was passed over for promotion in favour of an Asian colleague. more...

Yob stood on neighbours’ wall with axe

A yob who terrorised his next door neigh-bours with racist abuse has been sent into custody for nine months. more...

Family of 15 held hostage

A terrified family feared they would be murdered by a gang of armed robbers who held them hostage while ransacking cash and gold. more...

News Round-Up

Festival will back fight to save tower

A LITERARY and music festival is being held at Turton Tower in a bid to save the historic building from closure. more...

Car blaze yobs trap disabled man in flat

A DISABLED man was trapped in his home for the second time in two weeks following an arson attack. more...

Gas blast victims in repairs misery

VICTIMS of a gas blast which tore through a Bolton street are still waiting for repairs - two months on. more...

Hunt for driver who didn't pay for petrol

A DRIVER who failed to pay for his fuel at a supermarket petrol station is being urged to come forward to police. more...

Other Event

Step up for night out with darts legend

DARTS fans are set for a real treat on September 13 as the legendary Phil "The Power" Taylor performs an exhibition match at Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex, Langho. more...

Mayor to lead off walking festival

PENDLE'S four day walking festival gets underway on August 31. more...

Pne News

PNE chairman to stand down

Derek Shaw has announced he is standing down as Preston North End chairman - but denied the decision was prompted by fans spitting on his car. more...

Poems

A Bluebell Wood

By Sheila Brennan. more...

Preston News

PNE chairman Shaw to quit

Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw is to stand down. more...

PNE chairman Shaw to quit

Preston North End chairman Derek Shaw is to stand down. more...

Ramsbottom

Bear necessities for a great event

A TEDDY bears picnic took place at Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom, yesterday. more...

Reedley News

Lucas sport ground plan

PLANS have been submitted for redevelop-ment of Lucas Sports Ground, Colne Road, Reedley. more...

Developers face government battle over housing plan

DEVELOPERS are set to do battle with the government again over fields left derelict for 13 years. more...

Rossendale News

Gardening group plan to expand

A GARDENING consortium which has played a major part in brightening up Rossendale is planning on expanding. more...

Rovers News

Roque and Benni can both grab 20, says Hughes

BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes believes Roque Santa Cruz and Benni McCarthy are BOTH capable of scoring 20 goals this season. more...

Rovers blown away by Villians

BLACKBURN Rovers' Unders 18s slipped to a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of a rampant Aston Villa. more...

Ole will be okay

ROVERS boss Mark Hughes has paid tribute to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who announced his retirement today due to injury. more...

Sport From Around The Area

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Sporting Highlights

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Stephen Cummings

Football is put into perspective

Every once in a while there comes a totally unexpected and wholly unwanted bolt out of the blue. more...

Stephen Lowe

The great divide at Stanley

THERE are some things that split opinion right down the middle at the Fraser Eagle Stadium; the drum for a start. more...

Tennis Round-Up

George proves he's an ace junior

BOLTON tennis ace, George Morgan, has strengthened his position as Britain's best 14-year-old. more...

Theatre

Get your tickets for brotherly tale

TICKETS are now on sale for Burnley Garrick Club's next production from September 26 to 29 - the popular Willy Russell play Blood Brothers. more...

Theatre News From The Bolton Area

Gary’s story is on goal for success

GARY Lineker hopes to score in the final minute of the new season announced by Farnworth Little Theatre. more...

From the Halls with love

Bolton Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has lined up music, From Russia With Love. more...

Sisters’ summer serenade

The musical Fletcher sisters are staging a summer serenade at Bolton School Arts Centre on Friday to raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...

Tv Reviews

Boys From The Brown Stuff, BBC2

WITHOUT wishing to get too scatalogical, I never thought effluence could be so interesting. more...

Wanderers News

Lee plans player raid

SAMMY Lee is gearing up for a last-ditch plunge into the transfer market. more...

Premier Quiz answers

Here are the answer's to Mark Bullock's Premier Quiz online last Saturday. more...

Get shirty for birthday bash

WANDERERS want their fans to turn out in style to the Reebok's 10th birthday party. more...

We Say

Skaters’ dream now a reality

BOLTON council, usually the target of brickbats, finally deserves a bouquet. more...

Neighbours’ help vital to the police

POLICE in Liverpool initially met a wall of silence over the death of 11-year-old Rhys Jones. more...

Twenty five years of education for all

COMPREHENSIVE education celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and has been at the centre of controversy since its introduction. Wes Wright looks at its history. more...

More exam passes means more pay at work

Teenagers who have achieved five good GCSEs can expect to earn an extra £2,260 per year when they start work, according to new research. more...

Westhoughton

Area forum to meet

THE Westhoughton with Chew Moor Area Forum will meet on Tuesday, September 4. The meeting will take place at Westhoughton High School, in Bolton Road, from 7pm. more...

Cannabis factory found in Westhoughton

EAGLE-EYED residents have helped police to smash a cannabis operation. more...

Whalley

Man in court accused of barmaid murder

THE ex-boyfriend of a former Whalley barmaid who was found dead in Australia has been remanded in custody. more...

Would you like to be a woods helper?

A GROUP of volunteers who help to keep one of Lancashire's best-loved places in good shape are calling for volunteers. more...

Wheelton News

Woman's arm trapped in machinery

EMERGENCY services were called to a weaving mill after a worker trapped her arm in machinery. more...

Wigan News

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

You Say

Bus services are spread unequally

I was going to work recently and the 225 bus came early so I missed it. As it comes every 30 miniutes, I had to wait until 10.58am for a bus, so I was late for work. more...

Children need nature – and sports too

AFTER reading the letter "Yet another case of not in my back yard?"(August 24) I felt I should write a reply. more...

Death sentence curbed crime

DURING the immediate post war years, we had capital punishment for murder and there was corporal punishment in schools. On the Isle of Man, the birch was still used. more...

Song recalled dance train

There was no mention in the article "Memories of steamy nights on dance trains" (August 23) about the song written by two song writers from Bolton, the late Jimmy Smith and Howard Broadbent. more...

Library collection on pit disaster

LAST December, the Westhoughton Local History Group presented Westhoughton Library with five large files and card index containing personal data of the victims who lost their lives in the Hulton Colliery (Pretoria Pit) disaster of December 21 1910. more...

Perhaps those at top should have a pay cut?

I would just like to comment on the statement made by Cllr Frank White in The Bolton News of August 24, in response to Residential Care Workers balloting for strike action to defend their sleep-in' payments. more...

Let landlords choose rules on smoking

I have to respond to the comments made by pub landlord Darren Miller of the Flying Flute, Bolton, in The Bolton News recently, in response to the article written about Nick Hogan being taken to court. more...

Your Corporation Park News

Lo Classics Music

This brilliant local band, is at present doing the rounds of our area, playing acoustics and vocal, you can catch Lo Classics, Greg, Howard & Dylan, doing cover versions of all your favourite 'classics' ie Beatles, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens to mention but a few, at The Prince of Wales, Montague St on Sat 25th Aug, then a week later on Sat 1st Sept at The Fox & Grapes, Preston New Rd, keep a look out on the pubs display boards for future gigs, they really are worth a listen, give our local lads some support just by coming to see them. more...

Is There Anybody There?

There is a regular monthly meeting of Mediums at The Fox & Grapes Hotel, Preston New Rd, the first Thursday of every month (next meeting 6th Sept) you can meet different Mediums / Spiritualists / Psychics, in the private function room, shows start at 8pm and for £7.50 you get a good 3 hours of emotional, funny, sometimes hilarious messages and guidance from your loved ones and sometimes un-loved ones past, all this and your supper too! all profits go to The Pathways of Light Church, Darwen. more...

Your Eccleshill News

Eccleshill Gardens Community Fun Day Report

The fun day was a great success again. more...

Your Haslingden News

Glorious Folk & Blues at the Farmers

It seems like only yesterday that Brian and Betty Crane took over the Farmers Glory in Roundhill Road, Haslingden but for fifteen years they have been running their ever popular folk evenings. more...

Your Rishton News

Julie Aspden

Julie celebrated her Birthday in style at the weekend, she is 39years old, so if you saw someone walking in a funny way, you now know why!! more...

Asian Image News

Family of 15 held hostage

A terrified family feared they would be murdered by a gang of armed robbers who held them hostage while ransacking cash and gold. more...

Bury Times Sport

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Chorley Citizen News

Pupils make the grade

Schools in Chorley are celebrating after recording some of their best ever GCSE results. more...

Mystery man's gift to Edith

The blind victim of a callous conman who robbed her of £60 -which she intended to use to pay her gas bill - said a big thank you to a kind hearted mystery man this week. more...

Nigel’s on TV with Donny

A local showbiz agent takes to the TV screens as a celebrity guest on BBC 2's new game show, Identity, hosted by Donny Osmond. more...

Funeral of popular PC

The funeral of a popular Chorley policeman, who collapsed and died at home aged just 40, took place yesterday (Tuesday). more...

Play it again, Ivan!

Chorley's longest-serving landlord is back in business and pledging to launch an exciting new music and live sport venue for the town. more...

Actors’ success in stage Oscars

Chorley Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society won seven awards at the regional National Operatic and Dramatic Association awards at The Royal Clifton Hotel, Southport. more...

GCSE delight

Schools in Chorley have been celebrating after recording some of their best ever GCSE results. more...

Cash windfall for charity

Organisers of a cash-strapped family support charity raised their glasses this week in celebration of a most welcome windfall. more...

'Monster' auction

A monster' lot went under the hammer at a Chorley auction at the weekend. more...

Luczka rues missed chances

Chorley embark on the FA Cup trail against Warrington Town on Saturday eager to put a disappointing Bank Holiday behind them. more...

Chorley hit bottom as they seek new pro'

Designer logo for markets

Chorley's markets have been given a real new look to take them into the future. more...

Chorley Citizen Sport

Woodley Sports 2 Chorley 0

Chorley suffered their first defeat after four games of a promising season, after paying the price for failing to cash in on early chances against a physically strong Woodley side. more...

Lancashire Telegraph Education

Kits get kids recycling

ELEVEN Blackburn primary schools have received environmentally friendly kits. more...

More lessons in staying safe

PUPILS will be learning how to stay safe on the county's roads when they start back at school next month. more...

Lancashire Telegraph Letters

New bins service well worth money

I MUST point out inconsistencies in Mike Madigan's opinions (LT, August 21). more...

We’ve done our homework

WE, the councillors who courted popularity according to Mike Madigan did our homework before making promises to the electorate. more...

Blue badges: Show some concern

RE Shuiab Khan's comments on disabled parking (LT August 17). more...

Letters and poems are great

A Bluebell Wood

Among the glory of a bluebell wood, more...

Lancashire Telegraph News

Gardening group plan to expand

A GARDENING consortium which has played a major part in brightening up Rossendale is planning on expanding. more...

Lancashire Telegraph Sport

Step up for night out with darts legend

DARTS fans are set for a real treat on September 13 as the legendary Phil "The Power" Taylor performs an exhibition match at Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex, Langho. more...

Hughes regrets his past

Lee Hughes claimed the shame of causing death by dangerous driving will stay with him for the rest of his life after being unveiled as an Oldham player. more...

Leigh Journal News

Police appeal after M6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 near Winwick. more...

Motorway injuries man dies in hospital

A YOUNG father who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a lorry after walking on to a motorway has died in hospital. more...

Leigh Journal Sport

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

Prestwich And Whitefield Guide Sport

£150,000 grass roots sponsorship boost

The Bolton News Business

Firm’s big plans for the smallest room

Big firms blasted for late payments

SMALL businesses who are suffering from the UK's late payment culture have been urged to review their financial procedures. more...

Competing workers ‘spoil team spirit’

HSBC faces protests

The Bolton News Sport

Castle's Shield success

CASTLE Building Services lifted the Dixon Shield after a hotly contested final with The Grapes A. more...