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Stories for 8 July 2005
Blackburn News
Death road safety measures ruled out
MORE safety measures have been ruled out on a road where three Blackburn men lost their lives in an horrific crash. more...
Bolton Leisure
Fans fury over Reebok concerts' roads chaos
MOTORISTS have hit out at the traffic jams which clogged the roads around the Reebok Stadium following this week's Coldplay concerts. more...
Bolton News
North-west on alert after death blasts
POLICE and transport organisations are on a heightened state of alert across the North-west after the terrorist explosions which claimed the lives of at least 50 people in London on Thursday. more...
Show your appreciation for our war veterans
AS organisers of Saturday's VE and VJ 60th Anniversary Commemoration Event in Bolton Centre we would like to thank everyone who worked so long and so hard to make the day such an unqualified success. more...
Murder hunt after girl, 10, found in woods
A MURDER inquiry has been launched after the body of a missing 10-year-old girl was found by her grandfather in woods. more...
Labour giving a helping hand to parents
I DO not expect extended school services to "replace mum or dad" (Letters, Friday,July 1). Being a working parent with a young family can be tough. Juggling work and family responsibilities can be a struggle. more...
Police could cruise to break down barriers
I READ with interest the response given by Mr Richard Luke about the Bolton Cruise car enthusiasts meeting on the car park at Bow Street. more...
Be responsible over filling bins
THE recent letter from "name and address supplied" regarding the refusal of the bin men to empty overweight wheelie bins shows why he remains anonymous. more...
Do-gooders' tiume is running out
IN reply to Peter Johnston's letter against the use of corporal punishment for young louts (June 23). more...
Recycling riddle
I AM curious regarding the problems about the amount of recycled waste in Bolton MBC. more...
Enthusiasm is the true spirit of sport
THIS is in reply to a letter printed in the Bolton Evening News on Friday, June 24, from a G R Williams, who obviously has no understanding of the concept of the Spirit of Sport sculpture. more...
Share your Bevin Boy mining stories
FOR posterity, I wish to compile an anthology of humorous mining incidents and jokes. more...
Bolton Sport
Nelson's eye on RMI revival
NEW Leigh RMI boss Andy Nelson has the first chance to look at his newly-assembled side when they take on Queen of the South in their first pre-season friendly at Hilton Park on Saturday. more...
Bolton Wanderers
Sam's transfer woe buiild-up
RED tape is threatening to pile on the agony for Sam Allardyce as he suffers another summer of frustration. more...
Diouf lands in hot water again
EL-HADJI Diouf is reported to be under investigation for an alleged assault on the former partner of his Reebok team-mate and close friend, Khalilou Fadiga. more...
Big Sam tempts Stelios
SAM Allardyce is confident Stelios will extend his Reebok stay after offering the Euro star a lucrative new contract. more...
Wanderers v City - in Thailand
WANDERERS will play Manchester City in their first game of the Premier League Asia Cup in Thailand on Wednesday, July 20 (ko 8.45pm local time) at the Rajamangala National Stadium. more...
Burnley News
Tragedy of popular and friendly son
THE MOTHER a Burnley youngster who died after he was hit by a taxi in Burnley today paid tribute to her `popular' and `friendly' son. more...
Bury News
Police team move in on crime hotspots
WAR has been declared on criminals and those involved in anti-social behaviour in hotspots across the borough. more...
Properties may go, but problems remain
FURTHER to the article in the Bury Times (24/6/05) about Pimhole regeneration, in my opinion a public inquiry should be held against the imminent property clearance. more...
Meitner writen out of Hahn's energy story
I MUST say that I was surprised to see the eminent German-Jewish physicist, Lise Meitner, staring out from the pages of your Second World War supplement. more...
Peel Way speed camareas point the wrong way
HOW could the secretary of an advanced motorists group get it so wrong? more...
Life-saving devices virtually redundant
WHO would not agree that every home should have a reliable smoke alarm, with larger properties - care homes, commercial and industrial properties - having sprinkler systems also? more...
Ofsted commented on 'caring' school
I WAS saddened to read the article about suggested bullying at St. John's school Radcliffe, especially as the mother involved has, in the past, been a supportive and hardworking parent of the school. more...
Chorley News
Three, two, one... radio
Chorley's first permanent radio station looks set to get the greenlight. more...
Council house transfer 'sham'
CHORLEY Trades Union Council would like to make a plea through your paper for some democratic balance in Chorley Borough Council's plans to privatise its housing stock. more...
Protect the pheasants
Every year millions of pheasants are released into the countryside so that they may be shot down for sport. more...
Traders' fight over business
Business owners in Euxton have started a fight for compensation after claiming their trade has been decimated since the closure of a major road nearly a month ago. more...
Graduate stars with appliance of science
A high-flying young Chorley scientist is focusing on a career path which could help save thousands of lives after receiving record marks in her degree. more...
Sign up for railway crossing safety
The dangers of a railway pedestrian crossing have been highlighted at a Chorley accident blackspot by rail chiefs in an attempt to cut down on dangerous incidents and vandalism. more...
Pupil ban on marks website
A school has banned pupils from using a website to rate their teachers after abusive comments were posted about the head. more...
Thieves target elderly
Police have warned elderly people of the dangers of keeping large amounts of cash in their homes after thieves stole more than £2,000 from an 81-year-old woman. more...
Russian convoy veterans reunite
A brave old sailor has organised a reunion for former sailors who served on the hazardous Russian convoys during the Second World War. more...
Police chief returns to her roots
Chorley Police have a new chief inspector. more...
Chorley Sport
Bowlers toil as injuries take toll
Injuries took their toll on struggling Chorley as an inexperienced side suffered two heavy defeats at the weekend. more...
Skipper ready for North End test
Magpies skipper Jamie Vermiglio is keen to get cracking as Chorley make probably their earliest start ever start to a new season when they take on Preston North End at Victory Park on Saturday for the Jack Kirkland Trophy. more...
Clarets Sport
A premier talent
EDDIE Niedzwiecki reckons Burnley have signed a Premiership quality player in Danny Karbassiyoon. more...
Darwen News
I could have died
AN EAST LANCASHIRE woman on her first visit to London was one wrong turn from death after losing her way when terrorist bombs ripped through the capital. more...
School vow as last male staff leave
PARENTS at a Darwen primary school have been assured that their children's education will not suffer when its last male teacher leaves. more...
Lancashire News
I could have died.
AN EAST LANCASHIRE woman on her first visit to London was one wrong turn from death after losing her way when terrorist bombs ripped through the capital. more...
East Lancs people in bomb chaos
PEOPLE from across East Lancashire told how they were caught up in the chaos of the terrorist attacks and said: "Thank God we are alive". more...
New labour shows no compassion
IN response to Mubeen Mulla's scathing letter (LET, June 20). Mubeen Mulla cherry-picks the facts that support the council's policy on compulsory purchase and omits important facts that undermine the argument about compulsory purchase and demolition of people's homes. more...
Don't take away our music, Margo
YOU ask what we think about pulling down a big chunk of Blackburn's character and building flats. more...
Our town needs progress
IN REPLY to comments by Mr Wilcox (LET, July 1), what do people want to see that will improve Blackburn centre? More public houses to encourage further disorderly behaviour for our already stretched constabulary to deal with? more...
We won't bow to such scum
IT'S difficult to find words that haven't already been used to describe those behind yesterday's London bombing outrage. more...
Lancashire Sport
Why I came to Rovers
CRAIG Bellamy today insisted Mark Hughes is the man to bring the best out of him following his move to Blackburn Rovers. more...
A premier talent
EDDIE Niedzwiecki reckons Burnley have signed a Premiership quality player in Danny Karbassiyoon. more...
England learning
ENGLAND emerged from their biggest ever one-day victory over Australia with captain Michael Vaughan convinced his side are learning from their previous mistakes. more...
Leigh News
Bathroom customers shut-out fury
CUSTOMERS besieged the offices of a well-known bathroom store after it was suddenly closed by bailiffs. more...
Murder hunt after girl, 10, found in woods
A MURDER inquiry has been launched after the body of a missing 10-year-old Leigh girl was found by her grandfather in woods. more...
Leigh Sport
Nelson's eye on RMI revival
NEW Leigh RMI boss Andy Nelson has the first chance to look at his newly-assembled side when they take on Queen of the South in their first pre-season friendly at Hilton Park on Saturday. more...
Preston News
Mayor raps Mela board
THE Mayor of Preston has hit out at the board of the city's Mela after it scrapped this year's festival over claims the council should do more to help get it off the ground. more...
Hook up for a flying adventure with Peter
For all the adults who never grew up and fairytale loving children, Peter Pan will be flying into Preston's Charter Theatre for this year's Citizen-sponsored pantomime. more...
Camera in chambers
Cameras could soon be installed in Preston City Council's chamber under a scheme to make democracy more accessible. more...
Farewell to community hero Poppy
The life of community stalwart Poppy Tanna was celebrated at her funeral on Thursday. more...
JUSTICE MARCH
Students from a Preston college took part in the protests in Scotland calling for world leaders at the G8 summit to make poverty history. more...
DJ SHARES TALENT TIPS
Rock FM traffic and travel presenter, Gemma Dee is a perfect judge for this year's Search for a Summer Star competition. more...
Sharon's cycle trek
A midwife at the Royal Preston Hospital is gearing up to cycle more than 800 miles to raise cash for charity. more...
BTR club revival
A sports and social club that attracted hundreds of families could make a comeback following a £40,000 cash boost. more...
Company u-turn leads to closure
Almost 100 people were made redundant this week after a Preston manufacturing firm was placed in administration more...
Preston Sport
Davies seals Dichio deal
NORTH End have signed striker Danny Dichio from Millwall. more...
Prestwich,Bury News
Young Barry saves his dad's life
A BOY is to be honoured for saving his father's life after he collapsed at home. more...
Prestwich,Bury Sport
Prestwich head up title challenge
PRESTWICH blew the race for the Lees Lancashire County League title wide open when they spoiled Denton's unbeaten record. more...
Bowls round-up
RESULTS and tables from the Bury area on July 7 more...
Ugly tackle leaves coach fuming
WORKINGTON TOWN 23 LIONS 20: An ugly off-the-ball tackle on Ian Watson in the latter stages of the first half may have cost the Whitefield-based Lions victory in this exciting end-to-end National League Two encounter. more...
Little birdie sees Sean home to title
A NEW champion was crowned after a close final in this year's Bury & District Golf Championships, held at Pike Fold Golf Club. more...
Flowery have a Field day in the sun
FLOWERY Field came out on top as Stand slumped to defeat once again. more...
Weekend cricket teams
SATURDAY more...
Fourth final on the trot
PRESTWICH CC second team have reached the final of the Hulme Trophy for a remarkable fourth time on the trot. more...
Tigers go down the SAS route
SEDGLEY Park can add the SAS to the list of organisations it is approaching in an effort to make the 2005-2006 National Division One Tigers the fittest team the club has ever produced. more...
Steve puts on top display
UNSWORTH taxi driver Steve Higton played Snooker legend Steve Davis off the table but didn't progress beyond the group stage in the World Pool Championships. more...
Rawtenstall News
Praise for officers' courage under fire
A VIOLENT loner who blasted a policeman with a shotgun had been joking with officers trying to arrest him just minutes earlier. more...
Champ to open new superstore
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco will open Rossendale's largest store on Monday, creating nearly 300 jobs and breathing new life in to an empty building. more...
Rovers Sport
I'll get best out of Bellamy
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes insists he is not worried by Craig Bellamy's bad-boy reputation. more...
Why I came to Rovers
CRAIG Bellamy today insisted Mark Hughes is the man to bring the best out of him following his move to Blackburn Rovers. more...
Specials Insideout
BLACKBURN
Summer Fair, East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, 1pm-4pm. more...
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