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Bolton Business
Furniture group resumes trading
FURNITURE stores owned by collapsed retailer Courts were due to reopen today under their new management. more...
Expansion at the top
BUSINESS sales specialist Knightsbridge Business Sales has expanded its senior management team. more...
Rates relief on the way
FINAL details regarding a new scheme which is intended to reduce the rates bills of small businesses has been announced by the Government. more...
Centre Parcs warning
HOLIDAY village operator Center Parcs today warned higher energy bills would hit results in its next financial year, causing shares to plunge 11 per cent.. more...
Sales on up
CLOTHING retailer Hennes & Mauritz today said sales grew at the fastest rate for two years in November after strong demand for a special collection by Karl Lagerfeld. Stockholm-based H&M said sales worldwide were up by 24 per cent last month - double the increase for the year so far and the quickest rate of growth since October 2002. more...
Watch out for rogue advertisers
A LEADING business pressure group is warning small businesses to be on their guard for cowboy business rate advisers cold calling door-to-door. more...
Workers prefer more holidays
ONE in five Bolton based employees would prefer a lower wage in return for more holidays, according to private medical and employee benefit consultant, Manson Warner Healthcare. more...
Director banned for seven years
THE director of a computer components wholesaling business that failed with total debts estimated at over £2.2 million has been disqualified from acting as a company director for seven years in the High Court of Justice. more...
Bakery firm backs top brass brand
A BAKERY company has pledged £2,000 towards new instruments for Smithills school's award winning Senior Brass band who will compete in the 2005 World Music Contest in Holland. more...
Bolton Bygone
From our files
10 YEARS AGO more...
Research pays off after two decades
MORE than 600 people enjoyed the launch of two new local history books at Boothstown Methodist Primary School recently. more...
On this day
1653: Oliver Cromwell made himself Lord Protector, becoming an uncrowned king for the next four years. more...
Bolton Education
Pupils to be stars of radio
HARWOOD Meadows Primary School is one of 10 North West schools to make it to the final of Century FM's sing-along Christmas contest. more...
Pupils with an eye for art
CHILDREN at Clevelands Preparatory School showed off their artistic talents in a special exhibition. more...
40 years of dress rehearsels with 'Grandma Jean'
WHEN pupils at Cherry Tree Primary School put on their outfits for their nativity play on Monday, it will be all thanks to "Grandma Jean". more...
Bolton Leisure
Quick on the draw at art gallery
DRAWING flowers as fast as possible will be the subject of a free art event at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery later this month. more...
Salvationists' carol service
THE Salvation Army in St George's Road, Bolton, will hold its annual carol service on Sunday at 6pm. more...
It's all change on the trains
PASSENGERS in Bolton have been promised better services by the company that has taken over running trains in the North-west. more...
THE toys are back in town!
Disney on Ice is bringing Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Rex, Bo Peep and other favourites in Toy Story 2, a skating-based spectacular for all the family to the MEN Arena in Manchester. more...
Footballers help Gemma
AN ex-footballer has organised a charity soccer match on Thursday night to help a young woman with cancer. more...
Bolton News
Murder bid wanted man re-arrested
A MAN released from Manchester prison by mistake, has been found and re-arrested by police. more...
THE following plans have been received at Bolton Town Hall.
BOLTON, TURTON & BROMLEY CROSS more...
Festive warning for young revellers
YOUNG people are being urged to ensure the party season does not end in tears by thinking ahead. more...
The rise and rise of 'Blair Babe' Ruth
Ruth Kelly stepped into the Government's hot seat as Education Secretary - and into history as the youngest ever woman Cabinet minister. more...
Excellent- thats the verdict on the council
BOLTON COUNCIL has retained its position in the "Premiership" of local authorities. more...
Charity coffee break appeal
PEOPLE are being encouraged to take part in a nationwide coffee break event to help fight meningitis. more...
Set for demolition
A HOUSE described as the "jewel in the crown" of Smithills will be demolished if plans are passed by Bolton Council. more...
Clarke to carry on ID card bid
New Home Secretary Charles Clarke today rejected calls to reconsider plans for ID cards. more...
Dear sir... you could have been a victim
MOTORISTS who leave Christmas shopping on display in their cars in Bolton are receiving letters warning them that they are giving thieves an easy target. more...
Festive fair will go on
THE show will go on after councillors agreed to change the dates for the town's traditional Christmas fair. more...
Time and love, more important than money
I FELT compelled to write and congratulate Debbie Woodman on the effort she made to decorate her children's bedrooms for Christmas (December 10). more...
Big rethink on parking charges
COUNCIL leaders have been forced to rethink their plans to increase parking charges after a rebellion by councillors at last night's meeting of Bolton Council. more...
MP Ruth lands top education job
BOLTON West MP Ruth Kelly on Thursday started work as the youngest ever member of the Cabinet. more...
Andrew's award for road safety
A BURY man has won a prestigious national award for promoting road safety. more...
Church advertises for worshippers
THE Church of England is turning to advertising to encourage people to worship this Christmas. more...
Fears for safety of pregnant girl, 15
A PHOTOGRAPH of a pregnant 15-year-old girl missing for nine days has been issued by police trying to trace her. more...
Farnworth outreach centre
WE have been asked to point out that the Farnworth Outreach Centre is run by a team of volunteers and trustees and not the Red Cross, as reported in an article in last Friday's Bolton Evening News. more...
Boss gets five year director ban
THE boss of a textile engineering business that failed with debts of nearly £200,000 has been disqualified from acting as a company director for five years. more...
Man cleard of child abuse charges
A MAN accused of four child abuse offences, including twice attempting to rape a 14-year-old girl, has been cleared. more...
Fathers group in railway protest
Commuters faced delays after three fathers' rights activists dressed as Santa Claus scaled a signalling gantry over one of the main railway lines into London. more...
Pregnant mum in car crash escape
A PREGNANT mother-of-one and four young men were taken to hospital after a car accident in Ladybridge. more...
Men flee as car burst into flames
TWO workmates had to flee from a blazing car which set on fire outside a petrol station last night. more...
Prisoner caught after blunder
Police today arrested a prisoner who was released after a blunder by prison guards. Bobby Phipps, aged 22, of south Manchester, faced a string of attempted murder and firearms offences but was released by mistake from Manchester on November 15. more...
Immigrants to face Christmas probe
Immigrants who want to become British citizens are to be tested on the ingredients of Christmas puddings but not on the nation's history. The Home Office's Life in the United Kingdom handbook includes a section on main customs, traditions and festivals, including a beginner's guide to Christmas. But the opening chapter containing a 25-page potted history of Britain will not be included in the test. more...
Newsagents' shop blaze
FAULTY wiring is being blamed for a fire at a newsagents in Little Hulton. more...
Girls expelled over ecstacy
Six girls have been expelled after taking ecstasy tablets at a Lancashire school, it was confirmed today. more...
Pilot in crash land drama
A PILOT from Bolton has been hailed a hero after he steered his stricken helicopter away from a housing estate and crashed landed in a field. more...
UKIP fought draconian legislation
In response to Ainslie Casson's letter (December 13), we would like to point out that over the last couple of months, the Bolton branch of UKIP have drawn attention to the Civil Contingencies Bill (CCB) on a number of occasions through correspondence with newspapers. more...
Funds not all spent fighting smacking
Further to P Granville's letter "This charity cash could be better spent", I would like to take this opportunity to correct any misunderstandings that may have arisen from the letter. more...
Give us our promised land
I write in relation to the Stoneclough village, consisting of Prestolee and Ringley. more...
Its party time
MORE than 700 people have received life-saving treatment since the Coronary Care Unit opened one year ago today at the Royal Bolton Hospital. more...
Hall Messiah was a heavenly experince
I FEEL I must record some of the good things that take place in Bolton (there are enough of the other kind)! more...
Easy solution to parking problems
I am sick and tired of reading letters in the Bolton Evening News, bleating about traffic wardens and parking tickets. more...
Bolton Sport
Demps returns to lend a hand
RADCLIFFE Boro manager Kevin Glendon has taken steps to help address his side's worrying run of results by bringing in some help on the training ground. more...
Boro's Barrie plays for England
RADCLIFFE Boro goalkeeper Barrie George has taken time out from his Stainton Park career to represent England in the World Cup. more...
Bolton Boys Fed
ALL the latest details more...
Centurions weigh in . . .
FOLLOWING the record deal sponsorship for the club, Leigh Centurions have announced a new sponsorship deal with Keg Watch for the renovation of the club gym and renaming of the corporate suite - The Keg Watch Suite. more...
Top Gun Tommy back for Saints clash
TOMMY Martyn will be Leigh's top man on Boxing Day more...
Bowker on the move
LEIGH Centurions' stand-off Radney Bowker has joined Rochdale for a second time. more...
Craig on cue for record
RISING snooker star Craig Steadman broke a 60-year-old record when he fired in a break of 140 in a Bolton Snooker League match. more...
Coach jets in to lift Daniel's world bid
DANIEL Cox will have the support of his personal coach when he pits his prodigious talent and his wits against the worlds best young tennis players in Miami on Friday. more...
Tennis supremo Ray steps down
RAY Marks has stepped down after nearly 30 years as chairman of the Bolton Sports Federation tennis section. more...
Bolton Wanderers
Footballers help Gemma
AN ex-footballer has organised a charity soccer match on Thursday nightto help a young woman with cancer. more...
Angry Sam wants City shut-out
WANDERERS have been working overtime to develop a mean streak to drive Kevin Keegan's Manchester City to distraction and frustration at the Reebok, on Saturday. more...
Shakes flies out for national trial
RICKY Shakes flies to the Caribbean on Friday after accepting an invitation from Trinidad & Tobago to take part in a training camp. more...
Sam hoping for the boredom factor
SAM Allardyce is hoping to bore Wanderers into getting their defensive act back together. more...
Bury Education
Report makes good reading
THE borough's library service has booked itself a place at the top. more...
Lads get on the road to work
NURTURING skilled workers for the construction industry has been achieved through a course at Bury College. more...
Bury Leisure
Walk your way to fitness
WALKING your way to fitness has never been easier, thanks to a new series of relaxing treks across Bury parks. more...
Santa's still on his way
Father Christmas will complete his tour of Radcliffe over the next seven days, prior to his big day. more...
Children's chance of a blast
YOUNGSTERS can enjoy their Christmas holidays with the BLAST festive club. more...
Carols and readings
CHRIST Church Ainsworth is staging a another service of readings and carols on Sunday. more...
Festive skills
BRING out your creativity skills with a craft afternoon in Close Park. more...
Bury News
From the Radcliffe times of December 17, 1954
Bargain hunters were disappointed when organisers of a "mock auction" at St Phillip's Methodist Mission on Dean Street departed in a van without handing over the goods customers had paid for. more...
Council's shining bright
BURY Council has outshone most of the country and moved up the performance league for the second year in a row. more...
Tobs: it really is as bad as we thought it was
IT was good to read that Bury police are going to "get tough on louts" this Christmas. But why just at Christmas? Why not all year round? more...
Plenty of festive fun
THERE was always plenty of Christmas fun to be had for children whose mums and dads worked for Mather and Platt in Radcliffe. more...
Time discrepancy is unacceptable
LAST Wednesday I parked my car in Bury town centre on Silver Street and was issued with a parking ticket which indicated a time of 13.46pm. more...
Not always the driver's fault
HAVING just read the letters regarding the tragic road death of Natalie Pickwick Jones I feel compelled to write with my feelings on the matter. more...
Schools achieve so much with so little
CONGRATULATIONS to Bury's primary schools on their excellent achievements again this year. more...
Justice has not been done
TWO recently reported court cases surely bring the ethics of road traffic law into question. more...
Smoke - but stay away from us
WHEN it was discovered by the wider public that the effects of inhaling asbestos dust were deadly (like smoking, we were kept in the dark by those who had a financial interest) in no time at all its use was outlawed, production ceased and steps were taken to remove it from wherever it existed. more...
What about 'no smoking' in pubs?
I FEEL I must respond to Mr Hill's letter (November 25) about providing smokers with designated areas so that they can indulge in their insensitive habit. more...
Let the police switch them on next time
I WAS disappointed by the Christmas lights switch-on in Radcliffe, performed by Coronation Street stars "Jason" and "Candice". more...
It is 2004 - not 1944
I DIDN'T know whether to laugh or be incandescent with rage at Mrs Jones's insane response (Letters, November 18) to Mr Thomas's sensible views on banning smoking. more...
Back to Vietnam after 60 years
PENSIONER Phil Kaiserman has been given the chance to make an emotional return to Vietnam, 60 years after he served there during the Second World War. more...
Lads get on the road to work
NURTURING skilled workers for the construction industry has been achieved through a course at Bury College. more...
Woman driver in court
A WOMAN arrested for driving while disqualified in Radcliffe is due to appear in court next month to be sentenced for a second similar offence. more...
Santa's still on his way
Father Christmas will complete his tour of Radcliffe over the next seven days, prior to his big day. more...
Radcliffe Probus club
LAST Wednesday, the guest speaker was Margaret Curry. Margaret has visited us on numerous occasions and this time she had chosen as her subject "In The Steps of the Brontes". more...
Launch of group by substance misuse service
BURY Substance Misuse Service which caters for those with drug and alcohol problems, their carers and families officially launched its users group this week. more...
GPs raise a glass to safety first
Sensible drinking over the festive holidays is just what doctors in the borough have ordered. more...
Report makes good reading
THE borough's library service has booked itself a place at the top. more...
Night out goes 'to the dogs'
A PLEASANT evening out at the "dogs" turned sour when a Radcliffe man pushed his partner out of the house in her pyjamas, a court was told. more...
Firm with a famous boxing customer
RADCLIFFE firm A&J Hoyles was certainly punching with the heavyweights when it came to making textiles. more...
Road is a traffic 'converyor belt'
AS a resident of Bolton Road, Radcliffe, for 25 years, I feel I need to put pen to paper regarding its dangers. more...
Big boost for the recyclers
GREEN-minded-residents in Radcliffe have helped a recycling mill become the largest in the country. more...
Health guide delivered to all homes
A HANDY leaflet about health services in the borough is to be delivered to all households in Radcliffe. more...
Drain detectives set to work
Water detectives are on the case to sniff out pollution problems in streams and bathing waters. more...
More 'clout' against the louts
BURY Council is cracking down on environmental criminals by appointing two specialist officers to fight against litter, graffitti and fly-tippers. more...
Carols at Bealey
PATIENTS at Bealey Community Hospital were treated to a carol concert by friends, relatives and even the Mayor and Mayoress of Bury, Councillors Barry and Sharon Briggs. more...
Games area for youngsters is a huge succes
YOUNGSTERS are having a ball, thanks to new sports facilities in Radcliffe. more...
Beware doorstep traders
TRADING standards officers in the borough are warning people to be wary of callers knocking on their door offering to carry out work on houses, driveways or gardens. more...
Christmas call for blood donors
THE National Blood Service is calling for people in Radcliffe to give a little bit more this Christmas. more...
Pop stars warning on credit
TRADING standards officers have backed a national campaign to make people more aware of the dangers of jumping into credit deals. more...
Confidence for children in court
CHILDREN giving evidence in court will soon be receiving greater support, thanks to funding from Greater Manchester Police's Criminal Investigations Division. more...
Santa's still on his way
Father Christmas will complete his tour of Radcliffe over the next seven days, prior to his big day. more...
TWO cars were destroyed in Radcliffe in arson attacks.
A fire crew was called to Hamer Street at 8pm on Sunday after an Austin Metro had been abandoned and torched by thieves. more...
Bury Sport
Boro's Barrie plays for England
RADCLIFFE Boro goalkeeper Barrie George has taken time out from his Stainton Park career to represent England in the World Cup. more...
Demps returns to lend a hand
RADCLIFFE Boro manager Kevin Glendon has taken steps to help address his side's worrying run of results by bringing in some help on the training ground. more...
BURY BURY & RADCLIFFE
JUNIOR LEAGUE more...
RADCLIFFE POOL LEAGUE
RESULTS more...
DARTS: RADCLIFFE DISTRICT LEAGUE
MASONS, Old Tower and Wellington all won their Cliff Hugill Memorial matches by the end of the fourth game. more...
Scott Bell takes his toll on Boro
APPARENTLY, there is an old adage that says "good things come to those who wait". more...
Saints slip loses them leadership
WALSHAW A did their bit to help their B team to the top of the table when they defeated last week's leaders St Mary's. more...
Dempsey lending Glendon a hand
One man who has left the club in the hope of forcing his way into the manager's thoughts is Paul Challinor. more...
Rambling news
BURY HF: Saturday walk (6 to 8 miles). Meet Tenters Street car park (Law Courts) at 1pm. Impromptu. more...
Scott says no to Celtic
RADCLIFFE Boro have been boosted by the news that influential midfielder Scott Wilson has rejected the chance to join Stalybridge Celtic. more...
BURY FEDERATION OF SOCIAL CLUBS
RESULTS more...
Are you lucky?
RADCLIFFE CRICKET CLUB WEEKLY DRAW: Week No 5: No 32, Brenda Finlow. Bonus Ball: No 1: Bryce Brooks. more...
Chorley News
Wrapping up waste is a simple precaution
I AM heartened by all the letters both for and against the Enhanced Recycling Service, due to be introduced by Chorley Borough Council between April and September next year. more...
Motorway madness
I use the M61 everyday to get to work. more...
Last orders for pub
LAST orders have been called on a popular village pub after plans to convert it into a special school were revealed. more...
United against violence
DOMESTIC abuse must stop. more...
Call for M61 safety check
AN ANGRY motorist has called for improvements on the M61 at Chorley in the hope of reducing accidents. more...
'You have won'
PEOPLE in Chorley are being warned about telephone scams which could con them out of hundreds of pounds. more...
Back to the blues
A BLUES artist, who once appeared with sixties legends The Hollies and Manfred Mann, has relaunched his career with an album of gospel music. more...
'Mast will be an eyesore'
PLANS for a phone mast just two yards from a bus shelter in Euxton have been met with outrage by residents. more...
Plan to revamp service
COMPLAINTS slamming Chorley Borough Council's grass cutting have led to proposals for a radical revamp of the service. more...
Hi-tech warehouse raid
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of plasma televisions and computers valued at £500,000 from a Chorley warehouse. more...
Police officer's fraud charge
A SERVING police officer who starred as the face of a police recruitment drive in Greater Manchester, has appeared before magistrates in Chorley charged with deception and forgery. more...
Chorley Sport
New boys shine for Magpies
CHORLEY return to cup action on Saturday with renewed confidence after enjoying their first league away win of the season at Brigg last weekend which followed the toppling of high-fliers Gresley Rovers the previous week. more...
Lancaster News
Print jobs may be moved
JOBS could be under threat at one of the area's oldest employers after an announcement that part of the operation may be transferred to Preston. more...
Roadside net snares 23
FIXED penalties were dished out to more than 20 motorists during a pre-Christmas roadside operation in Morecambe. more...
People power
PEOPLE power has triumphed - and forced Lancaster City Council to backtrack on three sets of plans. more...
Throw out rail privateers
ALISTAIR Darling, the Government minister in charge of transport, has announced that he intends to launch a `passenger services review' on many rural rail routes in Britain. This is unacceptable. more...
Of course I drive a car
SHOCK Horror... local builder drives car. It seems that my means of transport has been deemed news-worthy (Citizen letters last week). more...
We should all complain
IN MY capacity as a rail user I must complain about continuing engineering works on the West Coast main line. more...
Open software already in use
AS THE e-champion for Lancaster City Council, I am mildly surprised that the Green Party's Cllr John Whitelegg has announced that he is pushing for the council to turn its back on Microsoft software. more...
Kami kaze cyclists deserve all they get
SO THE police are to have a crackdown on cyclists without lights... more...
Be sensible and be safe
AT this time of year the Christmas lights remind me that among the festivity and good cheer, a little care and common sense can help make the season safer and more secure. more...
Vandals strike again...?
HAS anybody else noticed that vandals have struck yet again in the very heart of the city centre? more...
Say you are sorry demands leader
TWO top city councillors are locked in a war of words over repair work needed on Lancaster's Millennium Bridge. more...
Rough sleepers win cash boost
A DRIVE to slash the number of homeless people nationwide has seen £46,000 pumped into the area. more...
Let there be light
LANCASTER'S historic castle is about to shine bright at night...for the first time in FOUR years. more...
Keep off
PLANT life in a quiet country corner close to Lancaster has been earmarked for special protection. more...
Teenagers steal Christmas gifts
`HEARTLESS' youngsters snatched more than 40 boxes containing gifts due to be sent to sick and orphan children for Christmas. more...
Uni offers business lessons
BUSINESS people are being offered a qualification and a chance to enhance their skills through Lancaster University. more...
No time to waste
PUNKS are all ready to get wasted - and they are coming back to their favourite seaside resort to do it. more...
Jury throws out threats to kill case
A LANCASTER businessman has spoken of his relief after being cleared of threatening to kill city council officers. more...
Santa Homer goes missing again
DOH! Mean thieves tried to remove the Christmas spirit when they stole an eight-foot high inflatable Homer Simpson. more...
Lancaster Sport
Heroes to a man
TWO points out of a possible 12 doesn't appear much to write home about - but if points were awarded for bravery and grit, well that's a different story. more...
Nightmare start ends Vale hopes
VALE turned in one of their best performances in weeks - but still crashed to defeat at Birkenhead Park on Saturday. more...
Shrimps are looking up
MORECAMBE aim to continue their improvement on Saturday as Northwich Victoria travel to Christie Park. more...
Women stay top
VALE of Lune ladies will kick off 2005 as National League Two leaders after a battling display to beat Saracens at the weekend. more...
Leigh Leisure
Skater Catherine has a ball - on ice!
TEENAGER Catherine Harvey will definitely be at the ball. more...
Leigh News
Holiday blues
I'VE just returned from a week's break supposedly to prepare for Christmas. Did I bother, did I thump. more...
Crazy way to spend a penny
AS a long-standing gold member of a book club I was amazed to receive a bill for 1p, so I decided to wait until I got my next one and add it on. more...
We can all be dreamers
I WAS parked in Lime Street, Tyldesley, on Friday and as I returned to my vehicle I noticed a white van in front showing a home made statement of hope in the front window made me smile - This time next year we'll be millionaires. more...
Why steal bulbs off Xmas tree?
HEARTLESS vandals have struck again at Astley - stealing bulbs off the village Christmas tree in Higher Green Lane. more...
Women need a refuge, too
MEN bored with trudging round the shops can take refuge in a creche where they can watch TV and play games. more...
ïHave a slice of Elvis
ELVIS memorabilia fans will have difficulty keeping the latest tribute to the king in their collection. more...
Point taken
I WAS trying to point out some of the rules of spelling to my vowel dyslexic friend - like i before e except after c. more...
Town's positive view of church
ATHERTON has a positive view of the church according to an action day survey - but it has been challenged to meet more needs in the community. more...
Santa's change
SANTA'S helpers have had a change of shift and will now be in Tyldesley's Bodmin Road area on Monday, December 20. more...
Band concert date
BRASS band favourites, Christmas music and carols will feature at a concert by Fred Longworth School Band which starts at 7.30pm on Monday, December 20. more...
Faiurtrade's fair deal
A GROUP has been set-up with the aim of giving food producers in developing countries a fair deal. more...
Evelyn celebrates being 104!
ONE of the few remaining Leigh residents who were alive in Victorian times, Evelyn Eden, celebrated her 104th birthday last week. more...
Before the courts
Benjamin Nathaniel Dugdale, aged 18, Knowsley Avenue, Golborne. Breach of Community Rehabilitation Order. Fined £200. more...
Mum takes child appeal to Number 10
A FORMER Leigh mum fighting for the return of her children is to lobby Downing Street on Saturday. more...
Trust Team meets legend Alex
RUGBY League legend Alex Murphy OBE joined in the celebrations with Mayor of Wigan Cllr John Hilton as 12-weeks of high-octane activities came to a close this week for Leigh Prince's Trust Team 09. more...
Matthew wins retail honour
EARLY years helping on his dad's milk round have stood Matthew Dickinson in good stead. more...
Pupies dumped and left to die
AFTER being dumped and left to die in a cardboard box, three crossbreed terriers on well on the road to recovery. more...
Skater Catherine has a ball - on ice!
TEENAGER Catherine Harvey will definitely be at the ball. more...
Pet rabbits savaged to death by dogs
BABY rabbits belonging to a six-year-old girl were stolen then savaged to death by dogs. more...
Plea to join 100,000 carol singers
A CHURCH congregation taking part in a unique Christmas celebration is issuing a "come all ye faithful" invitation. more...
Truffle hunter still yearns for his chips
A TRUFFLE expert who travels the world sampling exotic dishes still yearns for a bag of chips from Atherton. more...
Lifeline plea for doomed pool
A PLEA for a reprieve for Atherton's doomed Mayfield Street baths has been denied, but the fight to save them will go on. more...
Leigh Sport
Centurions weigh in . . .
FOLLOWING the record deal sponsorship for the club, Leigh Centurions have announced a new sponsorship deal with Keg Watch for the renovation of the club gym and renaming of the corporate suite - The Keg Watch Suite. more...
Bowker on the move
LEIGH Centurions' stand-off Radney Bowker has joined Rochdale for a second time. more...
Top Gun Tommy back for Saints clash
TOMMY Martyn will be Leigh's top man on Boxing Day more...
Prestwich,Bury Leisure
Walk your way to fitness
WALKING your way to fitness has never been easier, thanks to a new series of relaxing treks across Bury parks. more...
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