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Accrington News
Student Ashley's Olympic build-up
A STUDENT is aiming to become the best brickie in the world when he takes on five youngsters from around the UK for the right to compete at the Youth Skills Olympics in Switzerland. more...
Blackburn News
Alex, a brave boy who touched people's lives
THE parents of gifted young footballer Alex Charnley who died after a two-and-a-half year cancer battle have paid tribute to the son "who touched people's lives". more...
Mum target of hate slurs
A SINGLE mother today spoke of how she and her young daughter were living in fear after being targeted by a string of sinister hate-mail letters. more...
Disabled groups blast travel cuts
DISABILITY support groups today claimed a decision to scrap discount bus fare schemes for disabled people has made people prisoners in their own homes. more...
Hospital curbs on violence to staff
TOUGH measures have been introduced for the first time at Blackburn's hospitals in an effort to curb the number of violent and aggressive attacks on staff. more...
Keep on shopping campaign unveiled
BUSINESS leaders and public sector bosses have joined forces in a bid to keep people shopping in Blackburn. more...
Another head hits at schools 'crisis'
A SECOND school head has joined the growing row over the teacher recruitment crisis in East Lancashire. more...
Karen's way with words takes her to £5,000 chance
ENGLISH was Karen Southworth's worst subject at school, but now she is on the verge of becoming the UK's top wordsmith. more...
Bolton Business
Local builders part of £7m Mersey project
LITTLE Hulton building contractor G & J Seddon Ltd is involved in building a new leisure centre at Crosby. The £7 million project is being carried out under the Government's Private Finance Initiative scheme. more...
Flights price slashed
BRITISH Airways has responded to falling transatlantic bookings by cutting its Manchester-New York business class fare by over 40 per cent. more...
Bolton Leisure
Pearl of a city
Linda Hurst flew to Budapest courtesy of Malev Hungarian Airlines which fly direct from Manchester Airport five times a week and stayed in the Hyatt Regency Hotel. more...
A city to bank on
The BEN's Chris Sudlow went to Zurich for the launch of a new twice-daily air link from Manchester with British Airways CitiExpress. This is his report . . . more...
Bolton News
Council leisure centres battle to stay afloat
A CASH crisis in Bolton's leisure centres is forcing council chiefs to explore new ways of keeping them afloat. more...
Ian's drama crisis
FORMER Coronation Street star Ian Mercer has criticised the standard of drama on British television. more...
Call for an ambulance
CHARITY fund-raiser Kath Richardson is urging the people of Bolton to help provide an ambulance service in a Romanian town. more...
Author on the run from devil youths
NOVELIST Ruth Hamilton is planning a move back home to Bolton - to escape the yob culture she says is ruining her life in Liverpool. more...
Hospital security boost after attacks
A MINI police station could be set up in the Royal Bolton Hospital to tackle the number of violent attacks. more...
Spending a penny is a lot of bother
DISABLED shoppers are struggling to spend a penny in Farnworth because of a severe shortage of public toilets. more...
Former prison chief jailed for wife attack
A FORMER prison governor who was jailed for persistently harassing his wife attacked her on the first day of his release. more...
Soccer mad Charles longs to be the man in the middle
"HE wants to be a what?" is a question all too familiar to proud dad and Wanderers fan David Watkinson. more...
Mountain team put on a show for television cameras
MEMBERS of Bolton Mountain Rescue have been showing off their specialist skills to a TV crew. more...
Picture theft leaves shop owner mystified
MYSTERY surrounds the theft of two pictures from the window of a Farnworth framing shop, showing the Manhattan skyline and the two World Trade Centre Towers. more...
Hospital security boost after attacks
A MINI police station could be set up in the Royal Bolton Hospital to tackle the number of violent attacks. more...
Club lads make a splash at swimming gala
BOLTON Cub Scouts' annual swimming gala was held at Moss Street Baths, Halliwell, in October, 1981. more...
Gymnasts photo jogs memories
WHEN last week I printed a photograph of gymnasts from Bolton Lads' Club in 1933, with the English Team Championship Shield, little did I think that I would necessarily get a response. more...
Life on the farm was a great experience
"SOME time ago in Looking Back, you highlighted a milk float delivering in the Heaton area in the late 1950s, early 60s," writes Mr Keven Haywood, of Chorley Old Road, Heaton. "I thought someone would write in with more information, but they didn't, so I have put pen to paper." more...
Firm to shed 100 jobs
A DOWNTURN in the American economy since the terrorist attacks on September 11 has caused a local firm to cut between 90 and 100 jobs. more...
Women have say on birth centre
VIEWS of Bolton women are being sought about plans to build a birth centre for women in Manchester. more...
Residents' fears over cottage plan
A REQUEST to change the classification of a remote Astley Moss smallholding from mixed to light industrial use has raised concerns over development in a Green Belt wildlife corridor. more...
80lbs is a weight off slimline Sue's mind
FARNWORTH mum Sue Jopson is a fraction of the woman she once was -- and she couldn't be happier! more...
A sporting chance
WOULD-BE sports stars can take their first steps towards a new future by joining a tailor-made training programme in the Little Hulton and Farnworth Partnership area. more...
Raid terror
MASKED raiders hit a member of a social club staff over the head with a baseball bat during an early morning armed attack in which they escaped with a substantial sum of money. more...
Witness call
POLICE investigating a fatal road crash near Bury are appealing for a lorry driver who may hold vital information to come forward. more...
Driving lesson to remember
A DRIVING instructor is making sure image-conscious teenagers get noticed behind the wheel. more...
Appeal for witnesses
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an accident involving a Bolton man in Salford. more...
Authority welcomes expert's `rubbish' ideas
AN international expert on waste disposal is hoping he will be able to change the way people in Bolton empty their bins. more...
Season for giving blood
PEOPLE are urged to give blood in the run-up to Christmas. more...
More fun at playgroup
A PLAYGROUP and out-of-school club is celebrating after building an extension to create extra space for the youngsters to have fun. more...
Quiz teams cash in
THE proceeds of a quiz night by Bolton Council's Social Services department are to go to the Castle Street Centre for the Visually Impaired. more...
Club trouble
A NIGHTCLUB reveller admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour and attacking a man. more...
Pupils' festive preparations
Dream of a show Pupils' dream show PUPILS at Harper Green School, Farnworth, are busy putting the finishing touches to their Christmas production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". more...
Winter musical special
WINGATES Band, Stars for a Night winner Hannah Morris and the Deane St Mary's school choir will all be preforming at a winter musical evening at Horwich Leisure Centre on November 28. more...
Grandma's award
A GRANDMA has been presented with UK children's charity NCH's Order of St Christopher Award for her outstanding commitment to the organisation. more...
New look for store
A £150,000 new look Co-op was due to be unveiled today on the Higher Fold estate at Leigh. more...
Search for lifesavers
A NATIONWIDE search is on for people who have saved a life because of their first aid skills. more...
Songs from the shows
BOLTON singers are to get a chance to perform songs from top musicals at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. more...
Raising the roof
LEIGH Parish Church is hoping to raise the roof with an organ recital with a difference. more...
Jump to it for charity
DAREDEVILS who want to help children living on the streets in the UK and abroad are needed for the charity Action For Street Kids which is looking for people to take part in free parachute jumps at the beginning of next year. more...
Town's debt warning
TRADING standards officers in Bury have made a new call to keep consumer debt under control in the countdown to Christmas. more...
Yes to nursery space
CHILDREN at the Susan Issacs Nursery on Vernon Street, Bolton, are to get more space to play. more...
Charity cheer
A CANCER charity is hoping to bring smiles to the faces of Bolton youngsters this Christmas. more...
Pub awards
BURY publicans have been shortlisted for a national competition. more...
Playgroup family night
ADLINGTON Pre-School Playgroup will hold a Christmas family night at the centre on Saturday November 24 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, featuring a disco and Father Christmas. Family tickets cost £5. more...
Solar energy talk
THE latest meeting of Bury Environmental Forum's Resource Issues Group will host a talk called "The opportunities of solar energy" by speaker Gordon Snape on Tuesday November 13, at 6pm in Bury Town Hall. more...
Church bazaar
A BAZAAR will be held at St Catherine's Church, Richmond Street, Horwich this Saturday. more...
Big cash lure could help catch PC's killer
A REWARD of £100,000 has been put up to help catch the killers of a Bolton born policeman. more...
Mum killed, son hurt as car careers off road
A BOLTON woman was killed and her son injured when a car careered out of control on a sliproad leading to the M61 near Kearsley. more...
Woman killed in motorway horror
A BOLTON woman was killed when her car careered out of control on a sliproad leading to the M61 near Kearsley. more...
THE BEN SAYS: Medics at risk
HOSPITALS used to be places where people went to be made better. more...
Try taking it up with the Taliban
THE news that we are to have a public meeting in Bolton to demonstrate objections to the bombings in Afghanistan doesn't surprise me in the least. more...
Is this what they died for?
ON November 11, Remembrance Sunday, we honour the heroes of two world wars who died for our freedom. Just eight days later, five honest traders are to appeal to the High Court in London over their 'offence' of selling produce in pounds and ounces, not kilograms. more...
Fireworks barrage is just like living in a war zone
IT has sounded like a war zone in the Smithills and Great Lever areas last weekend, as probably elsewhere in Bolton, and it has had to be endured for weeks. more...
First World War on the Home Front...
DURING the First World War (1914-18), when many men went off to fight, those left behind also had a vital role to play. more...
Living within legal system
SAYS Brian Derbyshire: 'It's those who make the laws who are the donkeys'. more...
Great memories of soccer highlights
I WOULD like to thank Mr James Wilson who, having seen the picture of my wife and me in the BEN and the good write-up about our visit to Old Trafford to watch Bolton versus Manchester United two days after our wedding, took the trouble to contact us and send a photo copy of the match day program (price 4d), and also a copy of the match report in the Express. more...
Cheers for the competitions
I WAS very lucky to be the winner of your recent competition for an Executive Package at the Bolton vesus Everton match at the Reebok Stadium. more...
Bolton Sport
Soccer mascots in pitch brawl
VIOLENCE erupted at Bury Football Club last night when the mascots of the two rival teams traded punches. more...
Boro bow to old boy
Accrington Stanley 2 Radcliffe Boro 0 more...
David's dream debut
Bury 3 Cardiff City 0 by Steve Canavan more...
Shakers stirred as mascots come to blows
VIOLENCE erupted at Bury Football Club last night when the mascots of the two rival teams traded punches. more...
Bolton Wanderers
Everton fan's view on supply and demand
AS an Everton fan who attended the match on Saturday and reading your articles on the website I feel compelled to reply. more...
Whites admit problems keeping rival fans apart
COMPLETE segregation of rival fans at the Reebok is impossible. more...
Block book of tickets should be stopped
I WAS at the Reebok for the Everton game, and didn't witness any trouble myself. more...
Club must issue vouchers
IN the Nat Lofthouse Stand, there were a number of Everton fans sitting a few rows behind. more...
Reebok crowd trouble: More of your letters
A RETIRED headteacher and his two sons who were assaulted as they left a Bolton Wanderers match have slammed police actions. more...
BEN vote on crowd troubles
CROWD trouble marred Wanderers' match with Everton on Saturday. more...
Reebok date for Youth Cup
WANDERERS' AXA FA Youth Cup third round tie against Bradford City will be staged at the Reebok on Wednesday, November 28 (ko 7pm). more...
United Reebok visit on Sky
WANDERERS' long-awaited home clash with Manchester United at the Reebok on January 29 will be the Sky TV game (kick off 8pm) more...
Were you at the game?
DID you see any problems at the Reebok on Saturday? more...
What the club says
"Infiltration of visiting fans watching the game in the home supporters' sections of the stadium is an issue which occurs throughout the whole of football. more...
Our troublemakers to blame - Everton fan
I AM an Everton fan and I sympathise with Bolton and other clubs we have visited in the recent past. more...
Sam calls off trip to Argentina
SAM Allardyce has postponed a scouting mission to Argentina because he could not find enough games to watch. more...
Reebok crowd trouble: Everton fans joins the debate
A RETIRED headteacher and his two sons who were assaulted as they left a Bolton Wanderers match have slammed police actions. more...
Soccer mad Charles longs to be the man in the middle
"HE wants to be a what?" is a question all too familiar to proud dad and Wanderers fan David Watkinson. more...
IT is hardly the surprise of the season.
But all the votes from the BEN Wanderers Player of the Month hotline have been counted and the Reebok Rocket Michael Ricketts emerged the comfortable winner. more...
Farrelly in late World Cup call-up
GARETH Farrelly has won a late recall to the Republic of Ireland squad for Saturday's World Cup showdown with Iran. more...
Burnley News
Estates reel from projects closures
COMMUNITY projects on estates in South West Burnley have been closed down and 15 staff are being made redundant because of financial concerns. more...
Albert's medals find a new resting place
MEDALS belonging to First World War victim Albert Cheesebrough have been presented to Towneley Hall museum, Burnley. more...
Move to 'Cocoon' burglary victims
AN initiative to lessen the chance of burglary victims being targeted again has been launched by Pennine Police Division. more...
Protest residents form group
AFTER winning a campaign which halted Burnley Football Club's plans to extend their ground, a band of residents are hoping to start a community group. more...
Community spirit from group
AFTER winning a campaign which halted Burnley Football Club's plans to extend their ground, a band of residents are hoping to start a community group. more...
Roses leniency appeal grows on JPs
A CHOCOLATE thief, who also handled tins of Cadbury's Roses, urged magistrates to give him a chance and got it. more...
Firemen delayed by cars parked double
FIRE crews were delayed in reaching a house fire in Dalton Street, Burnley, because of double parking on nearby narrow streets. more...
Bury News
Shakers stirred as mascots come to blows
VIOLENCE erupted at Bury Football Club last night when the mascots of the two rival teams traded punches. more...
MP tours town's trouble spots
THE mean streets of Radcliffe and the gangs who plague them got a night-time visit from Bury South MP Ivan Lewis. more...
Bury Sport
David's dream debut
Bury 3 Cardiff City 0 by Steve Canavan more...
Chorley News
Sex pevert attacks ninth victim
CHORLEY'S serial sex attacker has struck again, this time targeting his ninth victim. more...
Emma stars in Citizen talent show
STAR-struck youngsters strutted their stuff on the stage at The Pines Hotel in Clayton-le-Woods on Sunday. more...
Luxury homes plan for historic hotel
A DISUSED hotel that just `sprang' up could soon be transformed into new luxury homes. more...
Royal honour for war hero
WAR hero Michael Finan is polishing his medals ready for a trip to Buckingham Palace next week. more...
Operation Reassure cracking down on crime
CHORLEY Police will be cracking down on burglary in the run up to Christmas and beyond. more...
CLEA closes after 11 years
CHANGES in the town's economic structure have been blamed for the abolition of a support agency for local businesses. more...
School mag `closes' in on stars
PUPILS at a Chorley school have had a helping hand from sports stars in producing their annual magazine. more...
Panto season `in front of you'
IT'S panto season again and fans of the traditional festive entertainment are in for a treat when it returns to Chorley next month. more...
Karen has the last word
ENGLISH was Karen Southworth's worst subject at school, but now she is on the verge of becoming the UK's top wordsmith. more...
Terry's mark of respect for USA
A BUSINESSMAN is to pledge his support to the people of America in the wake of September's terrorist attacks by carrying the stars and stripes standard during Sunday's Remembrance Day service in Chorley. more...
Playing on Paradise
PUPILS at a Chorley primary school ended the term on a high note when they staged a rousing musical. more...
Clitheroe News
MPs united over Lords
EAST Lancashire MPs Gordon Prentice and Nigel Evans have joined across the political divide to condemn government plans to reform the House of Lords. more...
Contract drinks land boss in cells
A CELEBRATION drink with his workers ended in the cells for company boss Anthony David Wilkinson. more...
Colne News
Road accident safety warning
POLICE today warned youngsters about the dangers of playing in the street after a five-year-old boy suffered serious head injuries in an accident with a car. more...
Owners decide to close down problem play area
A PLAY area in Colne which has been the subject of complaints and vandalism will close at the end of this month. more...
Let the music play on, say planners
OWNERS of the Rock-It Music Company in Colne - formerly Rockenbay Song and Dance Company - will be hoping councillors will take the advice of planning officers tonight and allow them to keep a vocal coaching booth. more...
Darwen News
Tests confirm 'lady in lake' is missing Evelyn
THE Home Office today confirmed the body found in a lake in France was that of missing Darwen woman Evelyn Lund. more...
Orange left customers seeing red
ORANGE mobile phone users were left seeing red after maintenance work by the company put their machines out of use. more...
Lancashire Leisure
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside.
EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, Date: November 9: more...
Lancashire News
Indian treat to light up lunch
Food News, with Pauline Hawkins more...
It's the ultimate cyber adventure
CATCHING a breath of fresh air on your bike at the weekend can do you the world of good. more...
Site sure to leave you animated
OUT on the net you can come across some interesting web pages, and you will find some great examples on cartoon sites. more...
Stay on the ball
YOU can now catch-up on all your favourite sports columnists, be you a Rovers fan or a follower of the Claret and Blues. more...
Lots of bargains
TAKE a look at FSauctions (http://www.fsauctions.co.uk/Special/newlogic.htm) more...
Mum target of hate slurs
A SINGLE mother today spoke of how she and her young daughter were living in fear after being targeted by a string of sinister hate-mail letters. more...
Estates reel from projects closures
COMMUNITY projects on estates in South West Burnley have been closed down and 15 staff are being made redundant because of financial concerns. more...
Orange badges not all needed
REGARDING J Buckley's condemnation of "selfish, able bodied drivers" who park in disabled bays (Letters, October 25), as a motorist who covers a wide area, I see quite a lot of disabled badge holders parking in ridiculous places. I have yet to see, however, a holder of such a badge who actually seems to need it. more...
Crazy Gang driving me mad
TOM Ansbro (Letters, October 31), could not have hit the nail more precisely on the head than in his remarks concerning the recent antics of our traffic experts. more...
Child may be rubbish louts' next victim
WHO is responsible for clearing rubbish from behind Blackburn Rovers football ground? more...
Put speed fines into community
WITH the recent proposals by the government to increase the number of speed cameras across the country, and given that Lancashire is planning to be in the forefront of this scheme and the fact the police can keep revenue from speeding fines, will we see more policemen on the beat in the town centres at no further cost to the public? more...
War the greatest of our evils
SINCE September 11 I have been, I think, in a state of shock. Today, for no reason I can define, I wept for the almost 7,000 people who died on that day. more...
LibDems have their own voice
CONCERNING his remarks (Letters, October 29) about independence for Darwen, I would suggest that Roy Davies looks at how the people of the town vote in local elections. more...
Teacher crisis must be beaten
YET again, the government's flagship policy of commitment to education is exposed in tarnished reality as the extent teacher recruitment crisis is once more exposed in East Lancashire. more...
Lancashire Sport
Mercenaries taking charge
SPORTSMEN, managers and even coaches are just soldiers of fortune these days and this weekend couldn't underline the fact any better. more...
ATHLETICS: Horrocks finds his way on the Skyline
MARK Horrocks underlined his recent return to form with sixth place in the Shepherd's Skyline Fell Race last Saturday. more...
Mercenaries taking charge
SPORTSMEN, managers and even coaches are just soldiers of fortune these days and this weekend couldn't underline the fact any better. more...
Bring on Altrincham in FA Trophy second round
SIMON Carden put the boot into his old club as he helped Accrington Stanley into the second round of the FA Umbro Trophy. more...
ELGA champ decides against turning professional
ELGA CHAMPION Michael Hunt has decided not to turn professional. more...
ATHLETICS: Round Up
THE Darwen Biathlon takes place on Sunday November 25. Comprising of a half mile swim at Darwen Leisure Centre followed by a five mile run on roads and tracks the race can be entered by individuals or teams of two. Entry forms are available at local leisure centres or from Watsons Solicitors at 33 Railway Road, Darwen. Closing date for entries is November 19. more...
ATHLETICS: A fitting tribute to Tod Harrier
THE Shepherd's Skyline Fell Race was renamed the Harry Clayton Memorial Fell Race as a tribute to the Todmorden Harrier Vice President and founder member who died recently. more...
Seddon strikes again for Shakers
BURNLEY star Gareth Seddon scored the third goal of his league career to help Bury off the bottom of the Second Division table. - BURY...3 CARDIFF...0 more...
All-weather pitched planned
ACCRINGTON Stanley have resurrected plans to build a £50,000 all-weather complex at the back of the Crown Ground. more...
I'll take pay cut to leave
ROVERS outcast Egil Ostenstad today revealed he is ready to take a pay-cut in a bid to end his Ewood nightmare. more...
Phelan's still a Clarets fan
BURNLEY is a club moving in the right direction and the final destination could well be the Premier League, according to a favourite former son. more...
LOCAL CRICKET: Transco Lancashire League
Fixtures for 2002 more...
Phelan's still a Clarets fan
BURNLEY is a club moving in the right direction and the final destination could well be the Premier League, according to a favourite former son. more...
Ronnie's record remains despite keeper seeing red
THE Clarets maintained their unbeaten record under manager Ronnie Jepson despite being reduced to ten-men for the second successive away game. Sheffield United Res...1 Burnley Res...1 more...
Jepson praises reserves determination
RONNIE Jepson hailed his battling reserves after ten men held out for a draw at Sheffield United last night. more...
I'll take pay cut to leave
ROVERS outcast Egil Ostenstad today revealed he is ready to take a pay-cut in a bid to end his Ewood nightmare. more...
Dunn could book World Cup slot
ENGLAND boss Sven Goran Eriksson today gave his broadest hint yet that David Dunn still has time to book a ticket to next summer's World Cup. more...
Lancaster News
Power bosses to address security concerns
SERIOUS concerns have been expressed about the level of security at both Heysham power stations following the US terrorist attacks. more...
We'll fight for the bypass even if you won't Hilton
OVER the past few weeks, I like most readers of the local press have been following the debate, which has been raging about the future of the proposed M6 link road. Of particular interest to me has been the political manoeuvrings of my colleague Hilton Dawson, whose position on this issue shifts with alarming regularity. The current (or should I say last week's) version appears to be in three parts as follows. more...
Student debate rages on
ANOTHER week, and another tirade by everyone's favourite student-basher, Sean Kelly. Last week, (while completely ignoring any substantive points that I, or anyone else, have made regarding his ramblings), Mr. Kelly has made in his last letter four more interesting 'points' which merit closer attention. more...
Red and Green should never be seen
I HAVE followed with interest the debate between former Labour councillor Richard Newman-Thompson and various members and supporters of the Green Party. more...
Labour stalwarts still behind bypass proposals
IT'S a pity Citizen Smith has joined the anti-western bypass bandwagon, along with your old 'sparring partner' Hilton Dawson. more...
Get short with planners
WE now have signs in Lancaster directing motorists to the Parksafe Mitre House car park may I suggest to the planners a much shorter route for drivers approaching from the North which would also help stop the congestion through the city. more...
Due North!
A NEW look Northern bypass with a link to the Luneside development site could be the solution to Lancaster's traffic problems, a local MP has claimed. more...
Another victim of glass attack in city centre pub
POLICE say a series of violent assaults in Lancaster city centre are undermining their bid to make the city safe for a night out. more...
Reward to catch home wreckers
A LANCASTER man who returned home to discover a scene of utter devastation after thieves went on a wrecking spree in his flat has put up a £250 reward for information leading to their arrest. more...
Scout official awaits verdict on sex charges
A LEADING scout official has been cleared of one charge of indecent assault but a jury has still to reach verdicts on 14 other charges he faces. more...
Come on in the water's lovely... and that's official
MORECAMBE'S bathing water has been given a clean bill of health in the latest Government survey. more...
Crime purge moves into third stage
A POLICE crackdown on crime in Lancashire is moving in to its third stage this week, with burglary the next target. more...
Baby unit services under review
INTENSIVE care services for new-born babies are being reviewed by NHS management who have denied rumours that services could be moved to Preston. more...
Animal rights man dies on hunger strike
THE animal rights activist who once tried to release Rocky the Dolphin from Morecambe's Marineland in the 80s has died following a "hunger strike" protest. more...
No evidence offered in baby unit theft case
A HALTON man accused of stealing from the special care baby unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been cleared after the prosecution offered no evidence. more...
Aid Trust charity hit twice in a week
A CHARITY helping the needy at home and abroad has been hit twice in the last week by thieves. more...
Lancaster Sport
City edge closer to topping table
Worksop Town 0 Lancaster City 1 more...
Shrimps to tackle high-flyers
MORECAMBE'S string of away games continues on Saturday, when they make the long trip to face high-flying Farnborough. more...
Leyland News
Rubber factory to close
THE CLOSURE of a Leyland manufacturing plant, which dates back to 1862, was expected to be announced today, with the loss of 200 jobs. more...
Nelson News
Family flee candle blaze
FIREFIGHTERS in Pendle have warned about the dangers of using candles after a Nelson teenager had a lucky escape from a bedroom blaze. more...
Preston News
Peace at last
A WOMAN, who was considering moving house to get away from the noise of the motorway, has succeeded in her campaign to get part of the M6 re-surfaced. more...
Striker heads clean-up call
PRESTON North End striker David Healy is heading a clean goal aiming to tidy up Preston and kick out the rubbish left by football fans. more...
Remembrance Day invitation
PRESTONIANS are invited to join current and ex-servicemen on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Market Square, Preston, at 10.45am. more...
Police in hunt for attacker
THIS is the man who indecently assaulted a 21-year-old woman on Marsh Lane, Preston. more...
Students warned about brain bug
UNIVERSITY officials have made free vaccinations against Meningitis C available every morning from a campus health centre. more...
Solution to car stress
SCHOOLS are back and don't we know it! more...
Emma wows the judges
BUDDING stars of the future took to the stage at The Pines Hotel in Clayton-le-Woods on Sunday. more...
Fighting festive thieves
EXTRA police officers will patrol Preston's residential areas into the New Year to prevent burglars looting Christmas presents. more...
Major honour for Minor fan
A MORRIS Minor fanatic is to showcase his cherished 38-year-old motor in front of millions watching the Lord Mayor's Show on television. more...
Healthy grant for temple
A HINDU temple in one of Preston's most deprived areas is to tackle its community's neglect of their health. more...
Shamedsurgeon may face charges
STRUCK-OFF Blackpool surgeon Steven Walker could face criminal charges following findings of professional misconduct by the General Medical Council (GMC). more...
Final hurdle for Danielle
A HORSE rider from Preston is jumping for joy after qualifying for one of the most prestigious riding championships in the country. more...
Gays welcome register move
A MOVE that could see relationships between homosexuals being officially recognised has been welcomed by gay rights activists in the area. more...
Worries lead to police aid
THE police and council workers are rallying round after an elderly woman claimed she was living in fear of being broken into. more...
Museum is on board!
THE makers of Monopoly are hoping to 'get out of jail' with the Preston public after including the Museum of Lancashire on the latest board. more...
Call in for chilling tale
JB PRIESTLEY'S classic thriller, An Inspector Calls, comes to the area on Monday, November 12. more...
Preston Sport
Moyes headache over forward line selection
NORTH End look set for their second sell-out of the season as they look to make it seven games without defeat at Deepdale on Thursday night -- and manager David Moyes faces a nice slection problem of who to play up front. more...
Preston,Leyland News
WITH another football season now well under way, the long suffering residents of Deepdale will be as
There would appear to be at least one solution. more...
Spooky school day
THERE was a parade of ghosts, vampires, witches and devils when Greenlands Community Primary School opened its doors on the morning of Hallowe'en. more...
Preston,Leyland Sport
Junior Rugby League round-up
Leyland Warriors U8s 20 Latchford 24 more...
Another hat-trick hero, another six goal special!
Preston 6 Macclesfield 0 more...
Seconds out for boxing's return
PROFESSIONAL boxing is returning to Preston next week with a seven fight bill at the Guild Hall featuring some the region's most promising young pro-boxers. more...
Preston,Leyland,Northend Sport
Striker heads clean-up call
PRESTON North End striker David Healy is heading a clean goal aiming to tidy up Preston and kick out the rubbish left by football fans. more...
Rawtenstall News
Twenty arrests in push against crime
TWENTY youngsters have now been arrested in Haslingden as part of a county-wide operation against crime. more...
Learning centre nets top award from BT
A LOCAL group is celebrating after they were awarded a BT community award. more...
Runaway success for hospice
FUNDS of Rossendale Hospice received a tasty £1,800 boost at their annual dinner. more...
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