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Stories for 8 November 2006
Accrington
Inquest opens into blaze family deaths
AN inquest has been opened into the deaths of five members of the same family who died in an Accrington house fire and the man believed to have murdered them. more...
Teenager hopes cancer fight will inspire others
A TEENAGER has revealed his anguish at being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 17 - and his determination to beat the disease. more...
Hundreds mourn fire victims
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered today for the funeral of Caneze Riaz and her four daughters who were killed in a house fire. more...
Angela Kelly
Debt is not just for Christmas . . .
TWO years ago, if I said people were spending way beyond their means and should stop, there would have been much muttering about pots and kettles. more...
Is this really model behaviour?
WHEN an iconic personality admits to a cocaine problem and goes into rehab, you wonder about their career prospects afterwards - especially if that involves high-profile product endorsements. more...
Is this really model behaviour?
WHEN an iconic personality admits to a cocaine problem and goes into rehab, you wonder about their career prospects afterwards - especially if that involves high-profile product endorsements. more...
Now it really is nice to see you, Bruce
DID you ever think that TV host Bruce Forsyth was a bit cheesy? more...
Who wouldn’t like a hug?
IT seems a shame that pupils at a comprehensive school are being ordered to stop hugging each other. more...
Cricket club is stumped by Lottery
IF ever a sports club deserved a helping hand from the Lottery, it is Darcy Lever Cricket Club. more...
Good move to help the off-roaders
IT is a sensible move to try to find illegal off-road motorcyclists somewhere to go, and not just prosecute them. more...
Bacup Borough
Trialist gets a chance
STEVE Wilkes will give his fringe players a chance to impress as Padiham entertain Bacup in the LFA United Co-operative Challenge Trophy tonight. more...
Barnoldswick
Africa copies kids’ idea for youth council
SOUTH African children are modelling themselves on Pendle youngsters by setting up a youth council. more...
Betting Tips
Haydock Park crowds boom
TICKET sales are buoyant for the second annual North West Masters - when Haydock Park and Aintree Racecourses come together for a weekend of high-class jump racing action. more...
Blackburn
Schools plan ‘may fall short by up to £6.3m’
A £150million masterplan to transform Blackburn with Darwen's secondary education could hit taxpayers' pockets due to a predicted £6.3million funding deficit. more...
18 police officers sent to watch two protesters
ANIMAL welfare campaigners have accused police of wasting taxpayers' money after 18 officers were sent to watch two people protesting over a duck shoot. more...
Warning over voucher con
SHOPPERS are being warned about a conman selling stolen vouchers. more...
Mum's anguish over son's hanging
A MOTHER only discovered her son had died when she rang the privately-run hospital where he was being cared for to speak to him, an inquest was told. more...
Bail hostel safety fears ‘justified’
CAMPAIGNERS claim that fears over the safety of East Lancashire's bail hostels were justified after a review into how serious criminals are monitored was ordered. more...
Outrage at ‘traffic chaos near bonfire’
RESIDENTS and organisers have claimed that a lack of police and council involvement resulted in traffic chaos at Blackburn's main bonfire and firework display. more...
Outrage at ‘traffic chaos near bonfire’
RESIDENTS and organisers have claimed that a lack of police and council involvement resulted in traffic chaos at Blackburn's main bonfire and firework display. more...
Labour man’s future to be decided
LABOUR councillors will meet to discuss the future of a councillor who "concocted a story" in a bid to get off environmental health charges at his shop. more...
‘Gun pointed at shop assistant'
AN armed robber asked for a bottle of vodka before threatening to "blast" a terrified shop assistant, a court has been told. more...
Teenager hopes cancer fight will inspire others
A TEENAGER has revealed his anguish at being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 17 - and his determination to beat the disease. more...
Ice champs get their skates on
A BLACKBURN duo with regal appeal are swapping East Lancs for East Asia after being selected for two prestigious international ice-skating events. more...
Ice champs get their skates on
A BLACKBURN duo with regal appeal are swapping East Lancs for East Asia after being selected for two prestigious international ice-skating events. more...
Lib Dem veil leaflets attack
Liberal Democrat councillors in Blackburn have come under fire from Labour and the Conservatives for distributing a leaflet about Muslim women and the veil. more...
Blackburn Hawks
Young makes bright start
NEW forward Glenn Young made a fine start to his Blackburn Hawks career, scoring twice to earn the Most Valuable Player' awardonly to end up a loser! more...
Bolton News
Should the driving age be raised from 17 to 18?
Our latest web poll asks: Should the driving age be raised from 17 to 18? more...
Binge drink shock figures
THE number of binge drinkers in Bolton needing urgent medical attention has soared since new 24-hour drinking laws were introduced. more...
Country park swan shooting: Man in court
A MAN has appeared in court charged with possessing a loaded air rifle. more...
Tributes to soldier, 19, killed in Iraq
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 19-year-old soldier killed while serving in Iraq. more...
Firemen free baby from high chair
BREAKFAST turned into a nightmare for bouncing baby Charlie Lloyd. more...
Whites star questioned over alleged wife assault
WANDERERS star El-Hadji Diouf was due to report to a police station in Bolton today, in connection with an alleged assault on his wife, Valerie. more...
Landlord collapses and dies at the bar
A POPULAR pub landlord collapsed and died behind the bar as he finished serving customers for the night. more...
Notice is given — school set to close
A HARWOOD Primary school is a step nearer to shutting after official notice of its closure was given. more...
Delays fear as road is resurfaced
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect five weeks of delays as work to resurface St Helens Road in Bolton gets underway on Monday. more...
Delays fear as road is resurfaced
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect five weeks of delays as work to resurface St Helens Road in Bolton gets underway on Monday. more...
Factory worker died in freak lorries accident
A STEEL factory worker told an inquest of the moment he saw a workmate crushed in a freak accident involving two lorries. more...
Shops face fines over firework illegal sale
THREE shopkeepers are facing the prospect of hefty fines after they were caught selling fireworks to children. more...
Pigeon recovers after horrific attack
A PIGEON speared through the throat and left to die has recovered from its injuries and been released back into the wild. more...
Victorian house will make way for 16 flats
A VICTORIAN house in Heaton will be demolished to make way for 16 flats - despite parking fears. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
TV's Ricky calls the numbers
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
TV's Ricky calls the numbers
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
TV's Ricky calls the numbers
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
TV's Ricky calls the numbers
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
TV's Ricky calls the numbers
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
On the trail of ghosts and witches
FANS of the all things ghoulish are promised spooky thrills in Bolton over the next two weeks. more...
Teenage chefs are stirred to succeed with tasty menus
YOUNG chefs from Bolton showed they could take the heat as they competed for the title of FutureChef 2007. more...
One third of young admit to being in a road race
MORE than one in three young people in the North-west has been involved in racing cars on the roads, a survey by road safety charity Brake has found. more...
Call for action on ‘death-trap‘ stretch of road
RESIDENTS are renewing their calls for action to make a road safer, following a spate of crashes. more...
Ban demanded following rocket attack
A FIREFIGHTER from Bolton has backed calls for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public after being called out to "the most mindless act" of his career. more...
Shop plan protest petition ‘doctored’
A WAR of words has erupted between two Bolton shopkeepers after one accused the other of doctoring a petition opposing his expansion plans. more...
Hospital is closer to Foundation Trust status
THE Royal Bolton Hospital has moved a step closer to becoming one of just a few dozen foundation trusts in the country. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: TV's Ricky Tomlinson
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
Tributes to soldier, 19, killed in Iraq
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 19-year-old soldier killed while serving in Iraq. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Boxing Updates
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Brierfield
Jailed dealer had £4K of drugs
A DRUG dealer who had £4,000 worth of cannabis at his home has been jailed for six months. more...
Burnley
New chapter in libraries battle
LIBRARY users in Burnley are set to turn out in force to discuss the controversial planned closure of three facilities in the town. more...
New chapter in libraries battle
LIBRARY users in Burnley are set to turn out in force to discuss the controversial planned closure of three facilities in the town. more...
Police look into possible abduction
POLICE in Burnley are investigating a report of a possible abduction in Lindsay Street in the early hours of Sunday. more...
Sesame seed killed boy, 15
A BURNLEY teenager died after suffering an allergic reaction to sesame seeds probably contained in a cereal bar he had eaten, an inquest was told. more...
Fairtrade tasting night for African project
MEMBERS of the Co-op will bring festive cheer to Burnley while raising money for a school dinner project in Africa at a Fairtrade Christmas evening. more...
Bury News
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Business Headlines
New boys get connected
AN IT consultancy, launched in April, has been made a select partner by one of the world's biggest business communications systems companies. more...
Cash boost for lotto info firm
A COMPANY which helps keep National Lottery players up to date about jackpots and winning numbers, has been given a £1 million cash boost to maintain its position at the forefront of communications development. more...
Call to back limit on working hours
Union leaders say that putting a limit on working hours would have little impact on the UK economy. more...
Phil to head TSB team
Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets in the North-west has appointed Phil Hawker, from Heaton, Bolton, as area director. more...
Network for BBC appeal
A giant networking event is being held for BBC Children in Need on the eve of the charity's big day. more...
Pinocchio is centre stage
MILL Gate Shopping Centre is to be the principal sponsor for the town's 2006 Christmas show, The Adventures of Pinocchio, at The Met. more...
M&S revamp to cost £80m
Marks & Spencer announced plans for new out-of-town stores and a higher presence in retail parks, as well as improvements, closures and relocations in city and town centres as part of an £800m investment programme. more...
Church
Convicted drugs dealer is evicted
A DEALER who was jailed after a neighbour filmed him sellings drugs has been evicted from his home. more...
Clarets News
Cotterill sets his sights on 50 points
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill has stressed his first target for the season is to avoid relegation. more...
Cotterill sets his sights on 50 points
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill has stressed his first target for the season is to avoid relegation. more...
Cotterill sets his sights on 50 points
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill has stressed his first target for the season is to avoid relegation. more...
Cotterill sets his sights on 50 points
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill has stressed his first target for the season is to avoid relegation. more...
McCann can’t wait for Cardiff
BURNLEY'S last minute goal hero Chris McCann is confident the Clarets can shoot down table-topping Cardiff City this weekend and keep up their push for promotion. more...
Clayton-Le-Moors
Teenager hopes cancer fight will inspire others
A TEENAGER has revealed his anguish at being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 17 - and his determination to beat the disease. more...
Dad, 22, sent back to jail
A CLAYTON-le-Moors man who went to see his two-year-old child on the day he was released from prison ended up back in custody. more...
Clitheroe
Tourist information centre faces closure
OUTRAGE has been caused over plans to close a tourist information centre in the heart of Ribble Valley. more...
Colne
Africa copies kids’ idea for youth council
SOUTH African children are modelling themselves on Pendle youngsters by setting up a youth council. more...
Meeting sparks row about race
A COUNCILLOR has been criticised by the Lancashire Council of Mosques after defending the use of the word "Paki", claiming "only one or two people" find it offensive. more...
Colne Fc
Holker Old Boys 3 Colne 1
TEN man Colne crashed out of the Lancashire FA United Co-operative Trophy at the first hurdle. more...
Holker Old Boys 3 Colne 1
TEN man Colne crashed out of the Lancashire FA United Co-operative Trophy at the first hurdle. more...
Darwen
Students show their mettle in recycling event
PUPILS impressed judges of an enterprise competition so much that they are considering marketing their idea. more...
Students show their mettle in recycling event
PUPILS impressed judges of an enterprise competition so much that they are considering marketing their idea. more...
Melissa’s father in court battle
A FATHER has gone to the High Court to gain the right to sue local authorities after his daughter died of a drugs overdose. more...
Janet backs free forces post
DARWEN and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson has backed a call for free mailing for relatives sending Christmas presents to members of the armed forces. more...
Patient’s £2,200 hospital thanks
A CHARITY evening held as a thank-you to hospital staff for treating a Darwen brain tumour patient raised thousands of pounds. more...
Earby News
Guilty plea to sex offences
A FORMER pub landlord has admitted to sexual offences on a teenage boy. more...
Edenfield News
Village honours war dead
EDENFIELD will hold its own Remembrance service for the first time on Saturday. more...
Education
Schools plan ‘may fall short by up to £6.3m’
A £150million masterplan to transform Blackburn with Darwen's secondary education could hit taxpayers' pockets due to a predicted £6.3million funding deficit. more...
Games Reviews
Xbox Live downloads bonus
MOVIE and television downloads are to be made available to users of Microsoft's Xbox Live video game service from November 22. more...
Gig Guide
Memorial concert
PROFESSIONAL opera singer Kathleen Wilkinson will make a rare local appearance on November 12 in memory of one of her closest friends, fellow Burnley singer Peter Wilson. more...
Haslingden
Car crashes into gas main
The Grane Road in Haslingden was temporarily closed during morning rush hour yesterday after a car left the road, crashing into a gas main. more...
Health News
Binge drink shock figures
THE number of binge drinkers in Bolton needing urgent medical attention has soared since new 24-hour drinking laws were introduced. more...
Support for sore muscles
A SUPPORT group for people suffering from the muscle condition fibromyalgia is being held at the Leverhulme Park Community Club, Long Lane, Leverhulme on November 28. more...
Huncoat
Teenager hopes cancer fight will inspire others
A TEENAGER has revealed his anguish at being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 17 - and his determination to beat the disease. more...
Inquest opens into blaze family deaths
AN inquest has been opened into the deaths of five members of the same family who died in an Accrington house fire and the man believed to have murdered them. more...
Lancashire
Bail hostel safety fears ‘justified’
CAMPAIGNERS claim that fears over the safety of East Lancashire's bail hostels were justified after a review into how serious criminals are monitored was ordered. more...
Schools get £8m fighting fund to go green
LANCASHIRE schools are to get an £8million war chest to make their schools greener. more...
Lancashire Ccc
Freddie tag is unfair on Smith
MIKE Watkinson admits it is unfair to compare Lancashire rising star Tom Smith with England captain Andrew Flintoff. more...
Lancashire News
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Lancs Gig Reviews
Paul Simon @ MEN Arena, Manchester
ON the eve of his old partner Arthur Garfunkel's 65th birthday, Paul Simon played to a mostly enthralled Arena in Manchester on his "Surprise" tour. more...
Latest Sport
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Leigh Headlines
Tributes to soldier, 19, killed in Iraq
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 19-year-old soldier killed while serving in Iraq. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Tributes to soldier, 19, killed in Iraq
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 19-year-old soldier killed while serving in Iraq. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Leigh Rmi
RMI on glory trail
LEIGH RMI will not take their United Co-operatives Challenge Trophy first round clash tonight lightly. more...
RMI on glory trail
LEIGH RMI will not take their United Co-operatives Challenge Trophy first round clash tonight lightly. more...
Letters
Muslims use veils to create a barrier
TWO readers touched upon different aspects of the current veil debate (LT, October 26). more...
Parents did what they thought best
AS A parent of one of the children who took part in the protest at St Joseph's, Darwen, I feel the need to reply to the recent anonymous letter. more...
Darwen getting a better leisure deal
I CAN'T agree with Patricia Cooper, Mr Leaver and Mr Stemp about their views on leisure facilities in Darwen (various recent letters to the Lancashire Telegraph). more...
Darwen getting a better leisure deal
I CAN'T agree with Patricia Cooper, Mr Leaver and Mr Stemp about their views on leisure facilities in Darwen (various recent letters to the Lancashire Telegraph). more...
Why are concerts so badly supported?
I WANT to say a big thank you to staff at King George's Hall, Blackburn, for organising the series of concerts by the Liverpool Philharmonic and Halle Orchestras which began last month. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
A Beetle drive through history
Today's photographs were going to be on the theme of a disappearing Great Lever. more...
Nelson
Driver's car chase with wife and children inside
A FATHER-of-two led police on a chase, travelling the wrong way around a roundabout and over speed bumps at 50mph, with his wife and children in the car. more...
Guilty plea to sex offences
A FORMER pub landlord has admitted to sexual offences on a teenage boy. more...
Nelson Fc
Pressure is off us
GRAHAM Howarth believes his side are under no pressure as Nelson prepare to face National Conference North side, Leigh RMI tonight. more...
News
Muslim firearms officer removed
The Metropolitan Police has defended its decision to remove a Muslim firearms officer from a top protection squad. more...
Amitabh coming to Manchester
Amitabh Bachchan is to attend the Merchants of Bollywood show in Manchester on Thursday it has been confirmed. more...
Non-League Football
Clitheroe 1 Halesowen Town 0
CLITHEROE capped a memorable night at Shawbridge with a stunning strike from Daryl Avery to book themselves a glamour tie against Kettering Town in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy. more...
Padiham Fc
Trialist gets a chance
STEVE Wilkes will give his fringe players a chance to impress as Padiham entertain Bacup in the LFA United Co-operative Challenge Trophy tonight. more...
Padiham News
Festival will light up the town
PADIHAM'S Lantern Festival is predicted to draw large crowds when it is held with the Christmas Lights switch-on later this month. more...
Pendle News
Africa copies kids’ idea for youth council
SOUTH African children are modelling themselves on Pendle youngsters by setting up a youth council. more...
Poems
The Snooker Pro
By Brian McGlynn. more...
Prestwich Headlines
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Radcliffe Boro
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
Radcliffe Headlines
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have ben boosted by the news that Halifax Bank of Scotland has donated £2m to the relief fund. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Rawtenstall
Why Fred is always looking on the bright side of life
COMEDY classics such as the Lumberjack Song and Spam are known to millions - and they stem from the pen of an East Lancashire composer. more...
Council must pay for plans delay
ROSSENDALE Council has been criticised by a government Ombudsman over planning delays and told to pay £2,500 compensation to The Hurstwood Group. more...
Riaz Family Tragedy
Inquest opens into blaze family deaths
AN inquest has been opened into the deaths of five members of the same family who died in an Accrington house fire and the man believed to have murdered them. more...
Hundreds mourn fire victims
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered today for the funeral of Caneze Riaz and her four daughters who were killed in a house fire. more...
Ribble Valley News
Tourist information centre faces closure
OUTRAGE has been caused over plans to close a tourist information centre in the heart of Ribble Valley. more...
Rossendale News
Council must pay for plans delay
ROSSENDALE Council has been criticised by a government Ombuds-man over planning delays and told to pay £2,500 compensation to The Hurstwood Group. more...
Council must pay for plans delay
ROSSENDALE Council has been criticised by a government Ombudsman over planning delays and told to pay £2,500 compensation to The Hurstwood Group. more...
Janet backs free forces post
DARWEN and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson has backed a call for free mailing for relatives sending Christmas presents to members of the armed forces. more...
Rovers News
Young Belgian lands Rovers trial
BLACKBURN Rovers are set to run the rule over Belgium Under-21 international striker Stijn De Smet. more...
Brierley changes the tide
BLACKBURN Rovers' Under 18s showed tremendous fighting spirit as they twice came from behind to grab a hard-earned point against Everton. more...
Seven Days
That Was The Week That Was
News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...
That Was The Week That Was
News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...
That Was The Week That Was
News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...
That Was The Week That Was
News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...
Shakers Updates
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Snooker Round-Up
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Soccer Headlines
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Harvie's winner against old mates
SQUIRES GATE 0, ATHERTON COLLS 1: more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
RMI on glory trail
LEIGH RMI will not take their United Co-operatives Challenge Trophy first round clash tonight lightly. more...
Harvie's winner against old mates
SQUIRES GATE 0, ATHERTON COLLS 1: more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
RMI on glory trail
LEIGH RMI will not take their United Co-operatives Challenge Trophy first round clash tonight lightly. more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
Sport
Time for Suz to step it up
Preston's Shoeb Member will be making his professional debut in December he has announced. more...
Lancashire call up for Wasim
For Wasim Riley playing rugby at school was not an option. more...
Sport From Around The Area
Harvie's winner against old mates
SQUIRES GATE 0, ATHERTON COLLS 1: more...
RMI on glory trail
LEIGH RMI will not take their United Co-operatives Challenge Trophy first round clash tonight lightly. more...
Harvie's winner against old mates
SQUIRES GATE 0, ATHERTON COLLS 1: more...
RMI on glory trail
LEIGH RMI will not take their United Co-operatives Challenge Trophy first round clash tonight lightly. more...
Sporting Highlights
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Shakers are real six-hitters
SHAKERS 1, WREXHAM 0: more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
RADCLIFFE BORO 4, ATHERTON LR 5: more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Stanley News
Stanley swoop for winger
ACCRINGTON STANLEY have signed Sean Whalley on an emergency loan. more...
Dibble makes Stanley move
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman last night paid a glowing tribute to goalkeeping coach Andy Dibble following his move to Coventry City. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: TV's Ricky Tomlinson
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
Tasters
David, 18, battles for life
A TEENAGER has revealed his anguish at being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 17 - and his determination to beat the disease. more...
Why Fred is always looking on the bright side of life
COMEDY classics such as the Lumberjack Song and Spam are known to millions - and they stem from the pen of an East Lancashire composer. more...
Tourist centre faces closure
Plans to close a tourist inform-ation centre in the heart of Ribble Valley have caused outrage. more...
Sesame seed killed boy, 16
A BURNLEY teenager died after suffering an allergic reaction to sesame seeds probably contained in a cereal bar he had eaten, an inquest was told. more...
The Last Bit
The Last Bit guide to the Sales
A bargain is something only the most talented one of us can get. more...
Todmorden
Stage of success
FOLLOWING a high turnout for the first meeting, Todmorden's Hippodrome Theatre is holding another open event for people interested in its production of The Witches of Eastwick. more...
Wanderers News
Jaidi facing legal action from agent
RADHI Jaidi is being sued by his former agent, who claims the Tunisian defender is owed money from his time at Wanderers and from his transfer to Birmingham last summer. more...
No joy for Sam in pitch battle
SAM Allardyce has dropped his demand for a new pitch. more...
USA aid for injured Wanderers ace
JOEY O'Brien is on the verge of a long-awaited comeback, thanks to the radical techniques of a leading American doctor. more...
We Say
Young drivers must sober up
NO amount of traffic calming measures can combat the general stupidity of some drivers. more...
Way forward for Muslim school
NO doubt the parents of girls at Bolton Muslim Girls school will be delighted at the news that, from September next year, the school will join the state sector. They will be saving on £1,050 a year school fees. more...
Website Poll
Earlier Poll: Are you in favour of the death penalty for Saddam Hussein?
Our latest web poll asked: Are you in favour of the death penalty for Saddam Hussein? more...
Should the driving age be raised from 17 to 18?
Our latest web poll asks: Should the driving age be raised from 17 to 18? more...
Wigan Warriors
Hock agrees extended deal
Wigan Warriors forward Gareth Hock has extended his contract with the club until the end of 2010. more...
You Say
Sport England will not bowl out cricket club
The news that Darcy Lever Cricket Club has once again been denied lottery funding from Sport England can only be described as appalling. more...
Smokers deserve NHS treatment
I REALLY must agree with Brian Derbyshire (Friday, November 3). What right has anyone to decide who is going to get health care or not? Who do they think they are? more...
Cardboard for the bins at Christmas
LAST year, just prior to Christmas, a reader suggested the recycling of cardboard in the green wheelie bin collections at Christmas and New Year. more...
Hospital gave this patient satisfaction
I WOULD like to thank the caring staff of The Royal Bolton Hospital. more...
It’s Labour playing catch up with buses
What a pity Labour politicians are so easily offended. It seems that I have seriously insulted every Labour Councillor, MP and MEP, according to Cllr. Nick Peel's letter, "Too late for Lib Dems to catch the bus" (Monday, November 6). more...
Motorists accept polite speed signs
I HAVE driven along Smithills Dean Road and Bradshaw Road in recent days and was pleasantly surprised to see the signs which light up and warn you if you are on the wrong side of 30mph. more...
Join the Vets at parade on Sunday
AS secretary of the Bolton United Services Veterans Association (Th'owd Vets), I invite all past, present and, hopefully, new members to join me on Remembrance Sunday on our annual march and service. more...
Asian Image News
Amitabh coming to Manchester
Amitabh Bachchan is to attend the Merchants of Bollywood show in Manchester on Thursday it has been confirmed. more...
Muslim firearms officer removed
The Metropolitan Police has defended its decision to remove a Muslim firearms officer from a top protection squad. more...
Asian Image Sport
Lancashire call up for Wasim
For Wasim Riley playing rugby at school was not an option. more...
Bury Times News
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have welcomed news that a relief fund is being set up to put a bit of sparkle back into their festive season. more...
Bury Times Sport
Shakers are real six-hitters
SUPER Shakers notched up their sixth successive victory thanks thanks to Dwayne Mattis' sixth minute effort - equallling the club's best run of league results for more than 30 years. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Boro crash as LR break duck
ATHERTON LR won for the first time in 13 games to progress in to the next round of the Lancashire Trophy at the expense of their higher division rivals. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Education
Schools plan ‘may fall short by up to £6.3m’
A £150million masterplan to transform Blackburn with Darwen's secondary education could hit taxpayers' pockets due to a predicted £6.3million funding deficit. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Letters
Muslims use veils to create a barrier
TWO readers touched upon different aspects of the current veil debate (LT, October 26). more...
Parents did what they thought best
AS A parent of one of the children who took part in the protest at St Joseph's, Darwen, I feel the need to reply to the recent anonymous letter. more...
Darwen getting a better leisure deal
I CAN'T agree with Patricia Cooper, Mr Leaver and Mr Stemp about their views on leisure facilities in Darwen (various recent letters to the Lancashire Telegraph). more...
Why are concerts so badly supported?
I WANT to say a big thank you to staff at King George's Hall, Blackburn, for organising the series of concerts by the Liverpool Philharmonic and Halle Orchestras which began last month. more...
The Snooker Pro
By Brian McGlynn. more...
Lancashire Telegraph News
Tourist information centre faces closure
OUTRAGE has been caused over plans to close a tourist information centre in the heart of Ribble Valley. more...
Council must pay for plans delay
ROSSENDALE Council has been criticised by a government Ombudsman over planning delays and told to pay £2,500 compensation to The Hurstwood Group. more...
Patients ‘stabbed in back' over hospital shake-up
PATIENTS have been "stabbed in the back" after a decision to send blue light emergencies to Blackburn was ratified, say campaigners. more...
Janet backs free forces post
DARWEN and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson has backed a call for free mailing for relatives sending Christmas presents to members of the armed forces. more...
David, 18, battles for life
A TEENAGER has revealed his anguish at being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 17 - and his determination to beat the disease. more...
Why Fred is always looking on the bright side of life
COMEDY classics such as the Lumberjack Song and Spam are known to millions - and they stem from the pen of an East Lancashire composer. more...
Tourist centre faces closure
Plans to close a tourist inform-ation centre in the heart of Ribble Valley have caused outrage. more...
Sesame seed killed boy, 16
A BURNLEY teenager died after suffering an allergic reaction to sesame seeds probably contained in a cereal bar he had eaten, an inquest was told. more...
Tourist information centre faces closure
OUTRAGE has been caused over plans to close a tourist information centre in the heart of Ribble Valley. more...
Leigh Journal News
Tributes to soldier, 19, killed in Iraq
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 19-year-old soldier killed while serving in Iraq. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have welcomed news that a relief fund is being set up to put a bit of sparkle back into their festive season. more...
Leigh Journal Sport
Harvie's winner against old mates
In a game of few chances Atherton edged into the next round of the Lancashire Challenge Trophy. The only moment of quality came on 37 minutes when centre-half Dave McCann thrust forward taking the ball into the Squires Gate half. more...
RMI on glory trail
LEIGH RMI will not take their United Co-operatives Challenge Trophy first round clash tonight lightly. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have welcomed news that a relief fund is being set up to put a bit of sparkle back into their festive season. more...
The Bolton News Business
New boys get connected
AN IT consultancy, launched in April, has been made a select partner by one of the world's biggest business communications systems companies. more...
Cash boost for lotto info firm
A COMPANY which helps keep National Lottery players up to date about jackpots and winning numbers, has been given a £1 million cash boost to maintain its position at the forefront of communications development. more...
Call to back limit on working hours
Union leaders say that putting a limit on working hours would have little impact on the UK economy. more...
Phil to head TSB team
Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets in the North-west has appointed Phil Hawker, from Heaton, Bolton, as area director. more...
Network for BBC appeal
A giant networking event is being held for BBC Children in Need on the eve of the charity's big day. more...
Pinocchio is centre stage
MILL Gate Shopping Centre is to be the principal sponsor for the town's 2006 Christmas show, The Adventures of Pinocchio, at The Met. more...
M&S revamp to cost £80m
Marks & Spencer announced plans for new out-of-town stores and a higher presence in retail parks, as well as improvements, closures and relocations in city and town centres as part of an £800m investment programme. more...
The Bolton News News
Teenage chefs are stirred to succeed with tasty menus
YOUNG chefs from Bolton showed they could take the heat as they competed for the title of FutureChef 2007. more...
Should the driving age be raised from 17 to 18?
Our latest web poll asks: Should the driving age be raised from 17 to 18? more...
One third of young admit to being in a road race
MORE than one in three young people in the North-west has been involved in racing cars on the roads, a survey by road safety charity Brake has found. more...
Binge drink shock figures
THE number of binge drinkers in Bolton needing urgent medical attention has soared since new 24-hour drinking laws were introduced. more...
Call for action on ‘death-trap‘ stretch of road
RESIDENTS are renewing their calls for action to make a road safer, following a spate of crashes. more...
Ban demanded following rocket attack
A FIREFIGHTER from Bolton has backed calls for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public after being called out to "the most mindless act" of his career. more...
Shop plan protest petition ‘doctored’
A WAR of words has erupted between two Bolton shopkeepers after one accused the other of doctoring a petition opposing his expansion plans. more...
Hospital is closer to Foundation Trust status
THE Royal Bolton Hospital has moved a step closer to becoming one of just a few dozen foundation trusts in the country. more...
Country park swan shooting: Man in court
A MAN has appeared in court charged with possessing a loaded air rifle. more...
Tributes to soldier, 19, killed in Iraq
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 19-year-old soldier killed while serving in Iraq. more...
Firemen free baby from high chair
BREAKFAST turned into a nightmare for bouncing baby Charlie Lloyd. more...
Whites star questioned over alleged wife assault
WANDERERS star El-Hadji Diouf was due to report to a police station in Bolton today, in connection with an alleged assault on his wife, Valerie. more...
Support for sore muscles
A SUPPORT group for people suffering from the muscle condition fibromyalgia is being held at the Leverhulme Park Community Club, Long Lane, Leverhulme on November 28. more...
Landlord collapses and dies at the bar
A POPULAR pub landlord collapsed and died behind the bar as he finished serving customers for the night. more...
Notice is given — school set to close
A HARWOOD Primary school is a step nearer to shutting after official notice of its closure was given. more...
Delays fear as road is resurfaced
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect five weeks of delays as work to resurface St Helens Road in Bolton gets underway on Monday. more...
Factory worker died in freak lorries accident
A STEEL factory worker told an inquest of the moment he saw a workmate crushed in a freak accident involving two lorries. more...
Shops face fines over firework illegal sale
THREE shopkeepers are facing the prospect of hefty fines after they were caught selling fireworks to children. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Pigeon recovers after horrific attack
A PIGEON speared through the throat and left to die has recovered from its injuries and been released back into the wild. more...
Victorian house will make way for 16 flats
A VICTORIAN house in Heaton will be demolished to make way for 16 flats - despite parking fears. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
Muslim school set to make historic switch
BOLTON Muslim Girls School has been given the go-ahead to join the state sector from September next year. more...
On the trail of ghosts and witches
FANS of the all things ghoulish are promised spooky thrills in Bolton over the next two weeks. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have welcomed news that a relief fund is being set up to put a bit of sparkle back into their festive season. more...
Relief fund to help victims of Farepak crash
FAMILIES hit by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak have welcomed news that a relief fund is being set up to put a bit of sparkle back into their festive season. more...
EXCLUSIVE: TV's Ricky calls the numbers
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
The Bolton News Sport
Shakers are real six-hitters
SUPER Shakers notched up their sixth successive victory thanks thanks to Dwayne Mattis' sixth minute effort - equallling the club's best run of league results for more than 30 years. more...
Moore eyes up world title fight
BRITISH Light-Middleweight Champion Jamie Moore is making a good recovery from a shoulder operation that followed his bruising fight with Matthew Macklin in September. more...
Snooker legend Jimmy in town
SNOOKER ace Jimmy White will be in Bolton tonight as a local club celebrates the return of celebrity exhibition matches. more...
The Lake District Leisure
Xbox Live downloads bonus
MOVIE and television downloads are to be made available to users of Microsoft's Xbox Live video game service from November 22. more...
The Lake District News
TV's Ricky calls the numbers
ACTOR Ricky Tomlinson gave bingo fans a treat when he popped into Bolton to call the numbers. more...
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