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Stories for 29 January 2007
Accrington
Training could be just the job for 200
A PUSH has been made in Accrington to get more than 200 young people from the town into work. more...
Paedophile told jail is inevitable
A 58-year-old man is facing jail after being convicted of child sex offences at Burnley Crown Court. more...
Woman on benefits had savings
A 26-year-old Accrington woman claimed benefits despite having £15,000 in the bank. more...
Knife wielding man arrested
A man was arrested after brandishing a knife and threatening to stab a man and woman outside their Accrington home. more...
Neil’s opening Russian front
A FORMER teacher who swapped professions to work in the travel industry is expanding with a new business that could also create jobs in the area. more...
Alan Calvert
It was all Blowin’ In The Wind!
WHERE were you on the day that the bins blew down? more...
Bacup
A record year for overseas
BACUP-based piling specialist The Pennine Group is celebrating a record year in overseas markets. more...
Bacup Borough
FC Utd tickets on sale
Bacup Borough's home game against FC United this Saturday is an all-ticket match. more...
Barnoldswick
Young vandals fined
FOUR youths have been hit with £80 fines after complaints to the police about vandalism and damage at Barnoldswick's Victory Park. more...
Simple steps foil car thieves
TWO high-performance car owners foiled specialist thieves by taking simple security precautions, police said. more...
Simple steps foil car thieves
TWO high-performance car owners foiled specialist thieves by taking simple security precautions, police said. more...
Simple steps foil car thieves
TWO high-performance car owners foiled specialist thieves by taking simple security precautions, police said. more...
Water carry on
A couple are facing a wait of up to a month to get their water supply restored because they refuse to pay a £100 charge. more...
Water carry on
A couple are facing a wait of up to a month to get their water supply restored because they refuse to pay a £100 charge. more...
Barrowford
Four to tackle Kilimanjaro
ONE of them maybe eligible for his bus pass, but age is proving no obstacle for four Pendle men who are preparing to tackle the world's tallest free-standing mountain. more...
Blackburn
New fight to halt car park next to school
PARENTS have renew-ed their campaign against a multi-storey car park set to be built near a primary school. more...
New fight to halt car park next to school
PARENTS have renewed their campaign against a multi-storey car park set to be built near a primary school. more...
New fight to halt car park next to school
PARENTS have renewed their campaign against a multi-storey car park set to be built near a primary school. more...
New fight to halt car park next to school
PARENTS have renewed their campaign against a multi-storey car park set to be built near a Blackburn primary school. more...
Banned driver stopped on way to court
A DISQUALIFIED driver got behind the wheel because he was late for a court appearance. more...
Banned driver stopped on way to court
A DISQUALIFIED driver got behind the wheel because he was late for a court appearance. more...
Banned driver stopped on way to court
A DISQUALIFIED driver got behind the wheel because he was late for a court appearance. more...
Ringtone traps pub theft man
A MOBILE phone thief was caught out by a ringtone. more...
Breath test followed stop at green light
A DECORATOR'S early morning drive to pick up his wife ended in disaster when he was stopped by police and found to be over the limit. more...
Breath test followed stop at green light
A DECORATOR'S early morning drive to pick up his wife ended in disaster when he was stopped by police and found to be over the limit. more...
Breath test followed stop at green light
A DECORATOR'S early morning drive to pick up his wife ended in disaster when he was stopped by police and found to be over the limit. more...
Breath test followed stop at green light
A DECORATOR'S early morning drive to pick up his wife ended in disaster when he was stopped by police and found to be over the limit. more...
Centre opens for the under-fives
AN £800,000 Children's Centre will be officially opened today offering a wide range of new community services for children under five. more...
Chip pan fire sparks alert
BLACKBURN firefighters put out a strong message about the use of chip pans after a fire in a flat. more...
£2,800 stolen bike appeal
POLICE in Blackburn are appealing for information after the theft of a high value mountain bike from a Blackburn shop. more...
Man rescued from river
A MAN feel 10 feet into a river after standing on a wall to urinate into the water. more...
Holocaust victims are remembered
EAST Lancashire came together at the weekend to remember the victims of the Nazi holocaust and other conflicts. more...
Blackpool News
Family escape blaze
A family had a lucky escape after a blaze at their home in Blackpool. more...
Support for resort's casino bid
A Government think tank has suggested that Blackpool should be home to the UK's first super-casino. more...
Bolton News
Holocaust service decision: I'm sorry, says council leader
THE leader of Bolton Council last night said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
I’m staying in Bolton West, says Ruth Kelly
RUTH Kelly has vowed to fight the next General Election in her Bolton West constituency - if she receives the backing of local Labour Party members in a ballot set to begin this week. more...
Salford baby named as four suspects held
A BABY boy from Salford who died on Friday has been named as four people arrested on suspicion of murder continue to be questioned by detectives. more...
Phone masts earn council £275,000
RENT from mobile phone masts erected on land and buildings owned by Bolton Council have boosted the Town Hall's bank account by £275,000. more...
Phone masts earn council £275,000
RENT from mobile phone masts erected on land and buildings owned by Bolton Council have boosted the Town Hall's bank account by £275,000. more...
Team’s SOS for women
WOMEN are being sought to join the Bolton Mountain Rescue team. more...
Green for go!
BOLTON'S ailing traffic light network is in line for a multi-million pound boost to bring it in line with 21st century standards and cut the number of accidents. more...
Nun gets lost camera back
A NUN returning to America after a visit to her home town of Bolton was reunited with her lost camera - just hours before she was due to leave. more...
Rubbish to be used to generate power
TONNES of Greater Manchester's rubbish will be used to generate electricity under a new £3 billion deal. more...
Popular market trader Susan dies aged 62
A POPULAR market trader who became a familiar face to thousands of shoppers has died suddenly. more...
Popular market trader Susan dies aged 62
A POPULAR market trader who became a familiar face to thousands of shoppers has died suddenly. more...
Council’s fact-finding mission to skatepark
COUNCILLORS have visited a skatepark in Radcliffe to see if a similar scheme might be possible in Bolton. more...
Fire woman had kitchen cloths in microwave
FIREFIGHTERS are urging caution after a woman sparked a blaze while trying to sterilise kitchen cloths in her microwave. more...
Attack victim is left unconscious
A MAN was found lying on a Bolton pavement with serious head injuries. more...
Stolen bike haul recovered in raid
A HAUL of stolen bikes that was discovered in a raid at the home of a suspected thief and drug dealer may belong to victims who have not reported them stolen. more...
Budding artists bring their Boggart to life
BUDDING artists have had their work displayed in a professional exhibition. more...
‘Unsafe’ centre plans on hold
PLANS to build a new children's centre over a mine shaft in Kearsley have been put on hold amid fears it could collapse and claim young lives. more...
Woman’s AIDS claim as she spat in PC’s face
A WOMAN who claimed she had AIDS spat in a police officer's face. more...
Drivers in lucky escape from smash
TWO motorists escaped without serious injuries following a head-on crash. more...
Drivers in lucky escape from smash
TWO motorists escaped without serious injuries following a head-on crash. more...
Drivers in lucky escape from smash
TWO motorists escaped without serious injuries following a head-on crash. more...
Drug user guilty of credit card offence
A RECOVERING heroin addict pleaded guilty to attempting to use a stolen credit card and stealing tools worth £1,000. more...
Women pass on words of wisdom
WITH more people struggling to cope with living on their own, the Women’s Institute has put together two practical know-how books to aid the less domesticated around the home, as Tracey Scott and Kat Dibbits find out. more...
The Mayor pipes in the haggis!
IT was bagpipes for Burns Night as the Scots celebrated in Bolton. more...
Estate to get £2m facelift
ONE of the most deprived areas of Bolton is to be revamped after plans to inject £2 million into regeneration work were approved. more...
Dumped rubbish goes up in flames
FLAMES ten feet high engulfed rubbish left piled outside a former mill in Radcliffe. more...
Lorry driver disqualified for drinking three pints
AN HGV driver has been disqualified from driving for three years after pleading guilty to being three times over the legal drink-drive limit. more...
Lorry driver disqualified for drinking three pints
AN HGV driver has been disqualified from driving for three years after pleading guilty to being three times over the legal drink-drive limit. more...
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
‘Jewel in Crown’ to be bulldozed
A HOUSE described as the jewel in the crown of Smithills is to be bulldozed - despite massive local opposition. more...
Diouf gives Zara shirt in return for her birthday gift
A BOLTON Wanderers fan who gave her favourite player a birthday present received a special surprise in return. more...
Hospital chiefs to borrow £4.5m after sale setback
HOSPITAL bosses are being forced to borrow millions of pounds after the sale of a former hospital collapsed. more...
Businesses asked to help beat the bullies
BUSINESS leaders looking to give something back to their local community are being invited to help stamp out bullying. more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
VIDEO: Newsbites of our top stories online
You've seen the news on TV - now watch our updated The Bolton News TV. more...
Third man charged over shooting
A THIRD man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Bolton. more...
Salford baby named as four suspects held
A BABY boy from Salford who died on Friday has been named as four people arrested on suspicion of murder continue to be questioned by detectives. more...
Diouf gives Zara shirt in return for her birthday gift
A BOLTON Wanderers fan who gave her favourite player a birthday present received a special surprise in return. more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Council’s fact-finding mission to skatepark
COUNCILLORS have visited a skatepark in Radcliffe to see if a similar scheme might be possible in Bolton. more...
Dumped rubbish goes up in flames
FLAMES ten feet high engulfed rubbish left piled outside a former mill in Radcliffe. more...
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Brierfield
Project is up your street
A PIONEERING project which aims to help transform three Pendle streets could kick-start a whole series of mini makeovers across the borough. more...
Burnley
Residents warned of mini-crime wave
RESIDENTS have been warning to be vigilant following a mini crime wave. more...
BAFTA winner Don dies at 83
A BURNLEY-born BAFTA-winning TV producer has died at his Cheshire home, aged 83. more...
BAFTA winner Don dies at 83
A BURNLEY-born BAFTA-winning TV producer has died at his Cheshire home, aged 83. more...
Damage spree at aunt's home
A MAN who went on a wrecking spree at his aunt and uncle's home in a revenge attack caused £2,000 damage. more...
Chip shop alert as fryer blazes
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Burnley chip shop after one of its fryers caught fire. more...
Holocaust victims are remembered
EAST Lancashire came together at the weekend to remember the victims of the Nazi holocaust and other conflicts. more...
MP seeks expert help in search for a wife
AN East Lancashire born MP is enlisting the help of a dating guru to find a wife. more...
MP's expert help in search for a wife
AN East Lancashire born MP is enlisting the help of a dating guru to find a wife. more...
Waste of cash claim as signs
AN interactive traffic and parking information system in Burnley has finally been switched on - two years late. more...
Bury News
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Business
Opportunities for businesses
Ethnic minority businesses across the UK can benefit from London's 2012 Olympic Games. more...
Opportunities for businesses
Ethnic minority businesses across the UK can benefit from London's 2012 Olympic Games. more...
Opportunities for businesses
Ethnic minority businesses across the UK can benefit from London's 2012 Olympic Games. more...
Business Headlines
Businesses asked to help beat the bullies
BUSINESS leaders looking to give something back to their local community are being invited to help stamp out bullying. more...
Flying high with £1.5m contract
AN ALUMINIUM specialist has won a £1.5 million contract to supply a tooling system to help build a £20 billion fighter jet. more...
‘Congestion charge is bad for business’
A FIRM of commercial consultants has added its voice to the rising protest about proposed congestion charges in Manchester city centre. more...
Test your business brain on eBay
BUDDING entrepreneurs are being challenged to demonstrate their business brains online. more...
Business News
A record year for overseas
BACUP-based piling specialist The Pennine Group is celebrating a record year in overseas markets. more...
Neil’s opening Russian front
A FORMER teacher who swapped professions to work in the travel industry is expanding with a new business that could also create jobs in the area. more...
Centurions' Updates
Centurions make it hard for Saints
St Helens 40 Leigh Centurions 10: more...
Centurions make it hard for Saints
St Helens 40 Leigh Centurions 10: more...
Chorley Fc Match Reports
Colwyn Bay 2 Chorley 0
Although the Magpies went down to a fourth consecutive defeat, the home side's victory was far from clear-cut, with recalled keeper Matthew Parry repeatedly frustrating a Chorley side who had more attempts on goal than their hosts. more...
Chorley News
MP calls for support for army families
Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle has urged government ministers to provide better quality accommodation for members of the armed forces. more...
Clarets News
Cotterill: Patience is the key
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill has pleaded for patience while his new recruits settle in at Turf Moor. more...
Pollitt: Clarets will get back on track
EXPERIENCED goalkeeper Mike Pollitt believes it is only a matter of time before Burnley rediscover their early season form. more...
Ternent denies assault charge
Former Burnley Football Club manager Stan Ternent today denied an assault charge and was remanded to await trial. more...
Clitheroe
Rifles confiscated
Armed officers and a police helicopter were scrambled after reports of an air rifle being brandished from a van window. more...
Swimming coach retires with a splash
A PRESENTATION for a retiring swimming coach ended with a splash when he took an unexpected dip in the pool. more...
Young engineers on the crest of a wave
STUDENTS at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School used a company's leftovers to win a national award for engineering. more...
Neil’s opening Russian front
A FORMER teacher who swapped professions to work in the travel industry is expanding with a new business that could also create jobs in the area. more...
Cliviger News
Ternent denies assault charge
Former Burnley Football Club manager Stan Ternent today denied an assault charge and was remanded to await trial. more...
Colne
Curfew for man who stole flags
COLNE: Police who stopped an overloaded van found stolen flagstones in the back. more...
Curfew for man who stole flags
Police who stopped an overloaded van found stolen flagstones in the back. more...
Project is up your street
A PIONEERING project which aims to help transform three Pendle streets could kick-start a whole series of mini makeovers across the borough. more...
16-time thief was on prison licence
A thief who struck 16 times in just over a month and whilst on licence is awaiting sentence by Burnley Magistrates. more...
Neil’s opening Russian front
A FORMER teacher who swapped professions to work in the travel industry is expanding with a new business that could also create jobs in the area. more...
Colne Fc
Colne 0 FC United 4
FC UNITED progressed to the quarter-finals of the D-Zine League Challenge Cup, but the scoreline did not truly reflect the balance of play. more...
Darwen
'Beware strangers' appeal to the elderly
ELDERLY residents on a Darwen estate are being warned after a spate of distraction burglaries. more...
Girl in moor rescue
A 10-YEAR-OLD girl had to be rescued by mountain rescue teams after collapsing on Darwen moor while walking her dogs. more...
Girl in moor rescue
A 10-YEAR-OLD girl had to be rescued by mountain rescue teams after collapsing on Darwen moor while walking her dogs. more...
Earby News
Four to tackle Kilimanjaro
ONE of them maybe eligible for his bus pass, but age is proving no obstacle for four Pendle men who are preparing to tackle the world's tallest free-standing mountain. more...
Fc United Of Manchester
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
Great Harwood
Neil’s opening Russian front
A FORMER teacher who swapped professions to work in the travel industry is expanding with a new business that could also create jobs in the area. more...
Hapton News
Stag night ended with glassing
A MAN who smashed a glass in another man's face when trouble started in a club was spared an immediate jail term. more...
Haslingden
Driver unhurt in van smash
MOTORISTS were held up on Saturday after a vehicle overturned. more...
Health News
Hospital chiefs to borrow £4.5m after sale setback
HOSPITAL bosses are being forced to borrow millions of pounds after the sale of a former hospital collapsed. more...
‘Teach children to cook’
CHILDREN need to be taught to cook healthy food in school if Britain is to beat the problem of obesity, says a Bolton health boss. more...
Chances for blood donors to save lives
BLOOD donor sessions will be held next month in Bolton. more...
Chances for blood donors to save lives
BLOOD donor sessions will be held next month in Bolton. more...
Ken battles back to live life to full
KEN Eaton thought he would never be able to live a normal life again after an infection forced doctors to amputate his leg. more...
Holocaust Memorial Day Photos
Holocaust Memorial Day
People of different faiths and cultures in Chorley joined together to recognise the horror of genocide in a service at the Cenotaph in Astley Park on world Holocaust Memorial Day, Saturday, January 27. more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
A poignant reading is read out at the service more...
Holocaust memorial day
A lone bugler plays the Last Post more...
Holocaust memorial day
A lone bugler plays the Last Post more...
Holocaust memorial day
A lone bugler plays the Last Post more...
Holocaust memorial day
A lone bugler plays the Last Post more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
A lone bugler plays the Last Post more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
A lone bugler plays the Last Post more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Standards from various veterans' associations paraded through the park more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
People of all faiths gathered to mark the solomn event. more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Among those present were from left, the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Chorley, Councillors Adrian and Marion Lowe, Chorley Council chief executive Donna Hall, and Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle. more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Veterans stand to attention as the standards are raised. more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
A moment of relection more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
The service is in the park more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
The service in the park more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Reverend John Cree, right, reads out a moving testimony at the service in the park more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Visitors to the event march to the Cenotaph in Astley Park more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Crowds gather in Astley Park for the service more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
A lone veteran leads the parade with his standard raised. more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
The parade assembles at the gates of Astley Park more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Clergymen from different faiths took part in the event more...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Crowds head to the Cenotaph to attend the service for Holocaust Memorial Day more...
Ice Hockey Updates
Determined Phoenix topple Giants
Manchester Phoenix earned a tremendous and valuable two points on Saturday night as the game plan of player/coach Tony Hand saw his side down the bmibaby Elite League leading Belfast Giants in a 3-2 win. more...
Lancashire
Smoke alert to lift risk of fires at home
LANCASHIRE Fire and Rescue chiefs are warning of the potentially fatal dangers of careless smokers causing fires. more...
Lancashire News
Murder probe after woman dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in a Wigan hospital. more...
Murder probe after woman dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in a Wigan hospital. more...
Lancs Gigs
Why Shayne is coming out of the shadows
He went from Manchester shop assistant to one of the UK's biggest selling solo artists overnight, but where has Shayne Ward been for the last 12 months? We spoke to the heart-throb pop star ahead of his hometown shows on February 9 and 10. more...
Lancs Theatre
Bringing the Bard to a new generation
Young or old, new to Shakespeare or an avid member of the Shakespeare Play-Reading Society, Bard-o-phile, this evening's entertainment could just about please anyone. more...
Langho
Neil’s opening Russian front
A FORMER teacher who swapped professions to work in the travel industry is expanding with a new business that could also create jobs in the area. more...
Latest Sport
Centurions make it hard for Saints
St Helens 40 Leigh Centurions 10: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
Centurions make it hard for Saints
St Helens 40 Leigh Centurions 10: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Leigh Headlines
Woman's death 'not suspicious'
Police investigating the the death of a 58-year-old woman on Holden Road, Leigh, on Friday say they are no longer treating it as suspicious. more...
Woman's death 'not suspicious'
Police investigating the the death of a 58-year-old woman on Holden Road, Leigh, on Friday say they are no longer treating it as suspicious. more...
Leigh Rmi
RMI run out of steam again
Alfreton Town 1, Leigh RMI 0: more...
RMI run out of steam again
Alfreton Town 1, Leigh RMI 0: more...
Letters
Time to curb power of the supermarkets
IF the commission currently looking into the power of supermarkets and their effects on local communities, investigates this properly and uses joined up thinking, it must realise that having two or three major grocery outlets within ten minutes' drive is simply not enough and not the point. more...
Please respect Aspergers people
I WOULD like to comment further about people with Aspergers Syndrome (LT, January 15) which is a little known development disorder and an invisible disability which is at the mild end of the autistic spectrum. more...
Planning mix-up is no surprise
IT is no surprise Blackburn with Darwen Council chiefs overlooked planning permission for a replacement Darwen Leisure Centre. more...
Refuse system a puzzler
SOMETHING is seemingly wrong with the refuse collection in Blackburn. more...
Let centre battle recommence
RE: New fury over leisure centre (LT, January 22) highlighting councillors had not got planning permission for a new Darwen Leisure Centre before closing the old one. more...
Leyland News
Woman found dead at home
A woman was found dead in her home in Bow Lane, Leyland, at approximately 9.30am yesterday. more...
Woman found dead at home
A woman was found dead in her home in Bow Lane, Leyland, at approximately 9.30am yesterday. more...
Life
Paradise Down Under
Have you ever wanted to give up the day job and move to sunnier climes? One Bolton family did just that — here they tell Kat Dibbits all about their move to Paradise. more...
Local Band Videos
Joe’s brush with matchstick men
AN EAST Lancashire artist will be asking 'can you tell what it is yet?' when she meets her childhood hero Rolf Harris. Here she talks about her art. more...
Local Sports Updates
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Looking Back With Frank Elson
‘Jewel in Crown’ to be bulldozed
A HOUSE described as the jewel in the crown of Smithills is to be bulldozed - despite massive local opposition. more...
Mellor News
Driver in crash
An elderly driver oversteered into the path of an oncoming car while manoeuvring out of a pub car park in Mellor, police said. more...
Nelson
Project is up your street
A PIONEERING project which aims to help transform three Pendle streets could kick-start a whole series of mini makeovers across the borough. more...
Nelson Fc
Nelson 2 Nantwich Town 2
NELSON twice came from behind to clinch a superb point against FA Vase holders Nantwich Town. more...
News
Grayson's delight at Evatt's response
After securing a draw against Championship side Norwich at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool manager Simon Grayson was pleased Ian Evatt, who was at fault for Darren Huckerby's opening goal, finally justified the defender's belief in himself at set-pieces with his first goal for the club. more...
Seasiders could face Chelsea
Blackpool will play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the fifth round of the FA Cup - if they manage to win their fourth round replay at Norwich City. more...
BB winner Shilpa: 'Forgive Jade'
Celebrity Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty has pleaded with the British public to forgive Jade Goody and the two other housemates accused of bullying her with racist comments. more...
Non-League Football
Skelmersdale United 2 Clitheroe 2
YOUNG Blues striker Will Exton was the super-sub for Clitheroe as he came off the bench to earn a share of the spoils against Skelmersdale. more...
Skelmersdale United 2 Clitheroe 2
YOUNG Blues striker Will Exton was the super-sub for Clitheroe as he came off the bench to earn a share of the spoils against Skelmersdale. more...
Padiham Fc
Tough task for Storks
In the Second Division Padiham face league leaders Winsford United. more...
St Helens Town 0 Padiham 2
PADIHAM booked their place in the quarter-finals of this season's D-Zine Challenge Cup competition with a 2-0 win over St Helens Town. more...
Pendle News
Chance to suggest locations for housing
PEOPLE in Pendle are being given the chance to have their say on where housing developments may be located. more...
Pne News
Simpson hails Nugent's Palace performance
Paul Simpson hailed golden boy David Nugent after the striker helped Preston North End dump Championship rivals Crystal Palace out of the Cup. more...
Preston draw Man City in cup
Preston North End will play Premiership side Manchester City at home in the fifth round of the FA Cup. more...
Poems
Elementary
By Ralph Tholied. more...
A Sting in the Tail
By Sam Weet. more...
Preston News
Fire in church
An investigation is underway to find the cause of a fire at a Preston church. more...
Fire in church
An investigation is underway to find the cause of a fire at a Preston church. more...
Fire in church
An investigation is underway to find the cause of a fire at a Preston church. more...
Firm deal for fire engines
A Leyland firm is celebrating after being handed a contract to supply fire engines across the country. more...
High street finally re-opens after storm
One of Preston's main shopping streets has re-opened to traffic after being closed for since Thursday January 18. more...
High street finally re-opens after storm
One of Preston's main shopping streets has re-opened to traffic after being closed since Thursday January 18. more...
High street finally re-opens after storm
One of Preston's main shopping streets has re-opened to traffic after being closed since Thursday January 18. more...
High street finally re-opens after storm
One of Preston's main high streets has re-opened to traffic after being closed since Thursday January 18. more...
High street finally re-opens after storm
One of Preston's main high streets has re-opened to traffic after being closed since Thursday January 18. more...
High street finally re-opens after storm
One of Preston's main high streets has re-opened to traffic after being closed since Thursday January 18. more...
Life for patient who tried to strangle nurse
A man who tried to strangle a pregnant nurse has been jailed for life. more...
Prestwich Headlines
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Radcliffe Boro
No way back from early goal
Radcliffe Boro 1, Ilkeston Town 3: more...
Football club sets up youth project
RADCLIFFE Borough Football Club has launched a new seven-a-side initiative for young people who want to kick off their soccer carers. more...
No way back from early goal
Radcliffe Boro 1, Ilkeston Town 3: more...
Radcliffe Headlines
Council’s fact-finding mission to skatepark
COUNCILLORS have visited a skatepark in Radcliffe to see if a similar scheme might be possible in Bolton. more...
Dumped rubbish goes up in flames
FLAMES ten feet high engulfed rubbish left piled outside a former mill in Radcliffe. more...
Council’s fact-finding mission to skatepark
COUNCILLORS have visited a skatepark in Radcliffe to see if a similar scheme might be possible in Bolton. more...
Dumped rubbish goes up in flames
FLAMES ten feet high engulfed rubbish left piled outside a former mill in Radcliffe. more...
Ramsbottom United
Rams get ready for new turnstiles
Ramsbottom United have nearly completed the erection of their new turnstiles. more...
Rawtenstall
Not very n-ice for Natalia
EAST Lancashire-based international ice skater Natalia Pestova was frozen out of the Dancing on Ice TV show on only her second appearance. more...
Ribble Valley News
MP wants more rural swimming pools
NIGEL Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley, has today questioned the Rt Hon Richard Caborn MP, the Minister of State for Sport over access to swimming pools in rural areas. more...
Rosegrove News
Residents warned of mini-crime wave
RESIDENTS have been warning to be vigilant following a mini crime wave. more...
Rossendale United
Woodley Sports 0 Rossendale United 1
ROSSENDALE United enhanced their play-off hopes with a narrow win over mid-table Woodley Sports at the Lambeth Stadium on Saturday. more...
Rovers News
Hughes thrilled with cup win
Manager Mark Hughes was thrilled with the FA Cup win as Blackburn Rovers bounced back from the double blow of defeat at Watford and losing Robbie Savage to a broken leg. more...
Derbyshire targets Wembley
TWO-GOAL hero Matt Derbyshire has set his sights on a trip to Wembley after confidently predicting Blackburn Rovers can go all the way in the FA Cup this season. more...
Hughes hails his dream team
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes believes Stephen Warnock and Morten Gamst Pedersen have the makings of a dream partnership after they helped destroy Luton at the weekend. more...
Neill nightmare!
FORMER Blackburn Rovers captain Lucas Neill suffered a nightmare debut for West Ham as his new club crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Watford. more...
Gilberto feels for Sav
BLACKBURN Rovers' Robbie Savage has received a get well soon message from an unlikely source - Arsenal's Gilberto Silva! more...
Rovers draw Arsenal or Bolton
Blackburn Rovers have been handed a tough draw in the fifth round of the FA Cup. more...
Rovers Reports
Luton Town 0 Blackburn Rovers 4
MATT Derbyshire has a long way to go before he can dream of emulating the career of his esteemed manager, Mark Hughes, but the pair already have one thing in common - a love affair with the FA Cup. more...
Rugby League Round-Up
Centurions make it hard for Saints
St Helens 40 Leigh Centurions 10: more...
Centurions make it hard for Saints
St Helens 40 Leigh Centurions 10: more...
Salford News
Salford baby named as four suspects held
A BABY boy from Salford who died on Friday has been named as four people arrested on suspicion of murder continue to be questioned by detectives. more...
Salford baby named as four suspects held
A BABY boy from Salford who died on Friday has been named as four people arrested on suspicion of murder continue to be questioned by detectives. 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...
Shakers Updates
Unhappy Casper sees dismal run continue
Hartlepool 2, Shakers 0: more...
Unhappy Casper sees dismal run continue
Hartlepool 2, Shakers 0: more...
Soccer Headlines
Unhappy Casper sees dismal run continue
Hartlepool 2, Shakers 0: more...
No way back from early goal
Radcliffe Boro 1, Ilkeston Town 3: more...
RMI run out of steam again
Alfreton Town 1, Leigh RMI 0: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
RMI run out of steam again
Alfreton Town 1, Leigh RMI 0: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
Unhappy Casper sees dismal run continue
Hartlepool 2, Shakers 0: more...
No way back from early goal
Radcliffe Boro 1, Ilkeston Town 3: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
Sport From Around The Area
RMI run out of steam again
Alfreton Town 1, Leigh RMI 0: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
RMI run out of steam again
Alfreton Town 1, Leigh RMI 0: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Sporting Highlights
No way back from early goal
Radcliffe Boro 1, Ilkeston Town 3: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
No way back from early goal
Radcliffe Boro 1, Ilkeston Town 3: more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
North West Counties League round-up: more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Stanley News
Stanley eye ex-Porto man
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman is hoping to tie up a deal for Portuguese defender Mauro Alexandra Silva Almeida today. more...
Coleman's shock at keeper's departure
Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman has lamented the loss of goalkeeper Rob Elliot, who was suddenly called back from his loan spell with the Reds by Charlton late on Friday afternoon. more...
Todmorden
Town to showcase talents
AN EXHIBITION of the variety of work being carried out in Tod-morden is to go on show at Todmorden Town Hall. more...
Town to showcase talents
AN EXHIBITION of the variety of work being carried out in Todmorden is to go on show at Todmorden Town Hall. more...
Trawden
Four to tackle Kilimanjaro
ONE of them maybe eligible for his bus pass, but age is proving no obstacle for four Pendle men who are preparing to tackle the world's tallest free-standing mountain. more...
Turton News
'Secure future of historic gem'
DARWEN MP Janet Anderson has called for regulations to make councils take responsibility for listed buildings as the fate of Turton Tower remains unknown. more...
Wanderers News
Valentine's Day FA Cup return for Arsenal
Wanderers go into the FA Cup Fifth Round draw at 1.30pm today after a confident display at the Emirates Stadium left Arsenal fighting for their cup lives. more...
Big Sam's agony over missed cup chance
SAM Allardyce admitted he was disappointed with a draw at the Emirates Stadium yesterday. more...
Big Sam hails hero Davies
SAM Allardyce today hailed Kevin Davies as the have-a-go hero who typified the spirit that can take Wanderers all the way in the FA Cup. more...
Is Ben Haim on verge of late Chelsea switch?
SPECULATION increased today that Tal Ben Haim could be on his way to Chelsea following his shock omission from Wanderers' FA Cup duel with Arsenal. more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
Nolan blasts critics after stylish show
KEVIN Nolan says Wanderers answered their style critics with yesterday's superb performance at Arsenal. more...
Arsenal 1, Wanderers 1: The Big Match Verdict
The Big Match Verdict: more...
Arsenal 1, Wanderers 1: How they rated
Who was hot - who was not: more...
Arsenal 1, Wanderers 1: Kick by kick
How the action unfolded more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Wanderers or Arsenal
Wanderers, who face Arsenal in a replay have drawn, Blackburn in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup more...
Wanderers or Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers
Bolton Wanderers, who first need to beat Arsenal in a replay, face a possible confrontation with close rivals Blackburn Rovers in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup. more...
Wanderers v Rovers in next round?
Wanderers could face close rivals Blackburn Rovers in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup after the draw at 1.30pm. more...
Diouf gives Zara shirt in return for her birthday gift
A BOLTON Wanderers fan who gave her favourite player a birthday present received a special surprise in return. more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Diouf gives Zara shirt in return for her birthday gift
A BOLTON Wanderers fan who gave her favourite player a birthday present received a special surprise in return. more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Waterfoot
Off-licence hit by ban on booze sales
A VILLAGE off-licence has been slapped with a six-week ban on alcohol sales after staff were twice caught supplying drinks to under-18s. more...
We Say
Sorry U-turn for the council
THE leader of Bolton council has said he is sorry about the fiasco surrounding the cancellation of Holocaust Day in the town. more...
Safer crossings
Anything that cuts the number of accidents on Bolton's roads has to be welcomed. more...
Website Poll
WEBPOLL: Is the council right to allow phone masts to be erected on its land and buidings?
In our latest poll we ask: Is the council right to allow phone masts to be erected on its land and buidings? more...
Whalley
Joe’s brush with matchstick men
AN EAST Lancashire artist will be asking 'can you tell what it is yet?' when she meets her childhood hero Rolf Harris. Here she talks about her art. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
Rubber-face Cool is bouncing back
FOR those of you who saw Phil Cool's last show in Bolton, he promises there's going to be lots of new material. more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
Wigan News
Murder probe after woman dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in a Wigan hospital. more...
Murder probe after woman dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in a Wigan hospital. more...
Wine
Nugan Estate McLaren Parish Shiraz 2005
SOME wines are rich while others have claims of richness thrust upon them. more...
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon
ANOTHER wine from Nugan Estate, part of a third generation family agriculture business founded only in 1940 by a Spanish immigrant to Australia and a new arrival in the British market. more...
You Say
Interfaith body must be tolerant
WHAT on earth is Bolton's Interfaith Council? It has decided, on behalf of the people of Bolton, not to let us commemorate the Holocaust, but instead to have an annual Genocide Day. more...
Camp tour stays with me
WITH reference to the scrapping of the Holocaust Memorial Day service. I visited Oswiecim (Auschwitz) with a tour group in 1990. more...
Day helps us understand Fascist rise
IT is difficult to imagine anything more shameful than the cancellation of Holocaust Memorial Day in Bolton. more...
We all have a duty to mourn with the Jews
I AM completely taken by surprise and dismay at the decision by Bolton Council to cancel the Holocaust Memorial Service, especially the insensitive comments from Canon Michael Williams, who said: "The service is a bit artificial because we have never had a Jewish community to support it". more...
Many groups persecuted in the Holocaust
I could not believe my eyes when I picked up a copy of Friday's Bolton News. I thought Bolton was a town which stood for tolerance and respect for all. more...
Your Favourite Pet Pix
My favourite canine friend, from Natalie
My favourite canine friend, from Natalie Longworth more...
Mercedes by Samantha & Michael Carnell
Mercedes with her dad having an hour more...
Turka and Queen by Angel
My name is Angel and I'd like see my two puppieson this website. Their names are Turka and Queen more...
Pip by Sarah
Pip posing with her pink coat on ready for her walkies - Sarah Lyon more...
Blackpool Citizen News
Grayson's delight at Evatt's response
After securing a draw against Championship side Norwich at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool manager Simon Grayson was pleased Ian Evatt, who was at fault for Darren Huckerby's opening goal, finally justified the defender's belief in himself at set-pieces with his first goal for the club. more...
Seasiders could face Chelsea
Blackpool will play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the fifth round of the FA Cup - if they manage to win their fourth round replay at Norwich City. more...
Bury Times News
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Dumped rubbish goes up in flames
FLAMES ten feet high engulfed rubbish left piled outside a former mill in Radcliffe. more...
Council’s fact-finding mission to skatepark
COUNCILLORS have visited a skatepark in Radcliffe to see if a similar scheme might be possible in Bolton. more...
Bury Times Sport
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
No way back from early goal
Radcliffe Borough were out-muscled by a well organised Derbyshire side. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
FC United ensured there was no repeat of last season's cup exit at the hands of Colne as they sealed a comfortable 4-0 third-round victory to book their place in the quarter-finals. more...
Chorley Citizen News
MP calls for support for army families
Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle has urged government ministers to provide better quality accommodation for members of the armed forces. more...
Chorley Citizen Sport
Colwyn Bay 2 Chorley 0
Although the Magpies went down to a fourth consecutive defeat, the home side's victory was far from clear-cut, with recalled keeper Matthew Parry repeatedly frustrating a Chorley side who had more attempts on goal than their hosts. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Business
Neil’s opening Russian front
A FORMER teacher who swapped professions to work in the travel industry is expanding with a new business that could also create jobs in the area. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Features
Nugan Estate McLaren Parish Shiraz 2005
SOME wines are rich while others have claims of richness thrust upon them. more...
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon
ANOTHER wine from Nugan Estate, part of a third generation family agriculture business founded only in 1940 by a Spanish immigrant to Australia and a new arrival in the British market. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Letters
A Sting in the Tail
By Sam Weet. more...
Lancashire Telegraph News
MP wants more rural swimming pools
NIGEL Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley, has today questioned the Rt Hon Richard Caborn MP, the Minister of State for Sport over access to swimming pools in rural areas. more...
Leigh Journal News
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
Diouf gives Zara shirt in return for her birthday gift
A BOLTON Wanderers fan who gave her favourite player a birthday present received a special surprise in return. more...
Woman's death 'not suspicious'
Police investigating the the death of a 58-year-old woman on Holden Road, Leigh, on Friday say they are no longer treating it as suspicious. more...
Leigh Journal Sport
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
RMI run out of steam again
LEIGH RMI plunged back into the relegation mire after they fell to their fourth successive defeat. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
FC United ensured there was no repeat of last season's cup exit at the hands of Colne as they sealed a comfortable 4-0 third-round victory to book their place in the quarter-finals. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide Sport
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
FC United ensured there was no repeat of last season's cup exit at the hands of Colne as they sealed a comfortable 4-0 third-round victory to book their place in the quarter-finals. more...
The Bolton News Business
Flying high with £1.5m contract
AN ALUMINIUM specialist has won a £1.5 million contract to supply a tooling system to help build a £20 billion fighter jet. more...
‘Congestion charge is bad for business’
A FIRM of commercial consultants has added its voice to the rising protest about proposed congestion charges in Manchester city centre. more...
Test your business brain on eBay
BUDDING entrepreneurs are being challenged to demonstrate their business brains online. more...
The Bolton News News
Council boss says 'sorry' over Holocaust service decision
THE leader of Bolton Council has said "I'm sorry" over a controversial decision which saw the town's Holocaust memorial service cancelled. more...
VIDEO: Newsbites of our top stories online
You've seen the news on TV - now watch our updated The Bolton News TV. more...
Estate to get £2m facelift
ONE of the most deprived areas of Bolton is to be revamped after plans to inject £2 million into regeneration work were approved. more...
Women pass on words of wisdom
DID you know that whole tomatoes can be frozen and mouldy milk is excellent for making scones? more...
I’m staying in Bolton West, says Ruth Kelly
RUTH Kelly has vowed to fight the next General Election in her Bolton West constituency - if she receives the backing of local Labour Party members in a ballot set to begin this week. more...
Murder probe after woman dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in a Wigan hospital. more...
Salford baby named as four suspects held
A BABY boy from Salford who died on Friday has been named as four people arrested on suspicion of murder continue to be questioned by detectives. more...
Third man charged over shooting
A THIRD man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Bolton. more...
‘Teach children to cook’
CHILDREN need to be taught to cook healthy food in school if Britain is to beat the problem of obesity, says a Bolton health boss. more...
Dumped rubbish goes up in flames
FLAMES ten feet high engulfed rubbish left piled outside a former mill in Radcliffe. more...
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
Lorry driver disqualified for drinking three pints
AN HGV driver has been disqualified from driving for three years after pleading guilty to being three times over the legal drink-drive limit. more...
The Mayor pipes in the haggis!
IT was bagpipes for Burns Night as the Scots celebrated in Bolton. more...
Phone masts earn council £275,000
RENT from mobile phone masts erected on land and buildings owned by Bolton Council have boosted the Town Hall's bank account by £275,000. more...
Chances for blood donors to save lives
BLOOD donor sessions will be held next month in Bolton. more...
Ken battles back to live life to full
KEN Eaton thought he would never be able to live a normal life again after an infection forced doctors to amputate his leg. more...
Team’s SOS for women
WOMEN are being sought to join the Bolton Mountain Rescue team. more...
Green for go!
BOLTON'S ailing traffic light network is in line for a multi-million pound boost to bring it in line with 21st century standards and cut the number of accidents. more...
Council’s fact-finding mission to skatepark
COUNCILLORS have visited a skatepark in Radcliffe to see if a similar scheme might be possible in Bolton. more...
Nun gets lost camera back
A NUN returning to America after a visit to her home town of Bolton was reunited with her lost camera - just hours before she was due to leave. more...
Rubbish to be used to generate power
TONNES of Greater Manchester's rubbish will be used to generate electricity under a new £3 billion deal. more...
Popular market trader Susan dies aged 62
A POPULAR market trader who became a familiar face to thousands of shoppers has died suddenly. more...
Hospital chiefs to borrow £4.5m after sale setback
HOSPITAL bosses are being forced to borrow millions of pounds after the sale of a former hospital collapsed. more...
Fire woman had kitchen cloths in microwave
FIREFIGHTERS are urging caution after a woman sparked a blaze while trying to sterilise kitchen cloths in her microwave. more...
Diouf gives Zara shirt in return for her birthday gift
A BOLTON Wanderers fan who gave her favourite player a birthday present received a special surprise in return. more...
Attack victim is left unconscious
A MAN was found lying on a Bolton pavement with serious head injuries. more...
Stolen bike haul recovered in raid
A HAUL of stolen bikes that was discovered in a raid at the home of a suspected thief and drug dealer may belong to victims who have not reported them stolen. more...
Budding artists bring their Boggart to life
BUDDING artists have had their work displayed in a professional exhibition. more...
‘Unsafe’ centre plans on hold
PLANS to build a new children's centre over a mine shaft in Kearsley have been put on hold amid fears it could collapse and claim young lives. more...
Businesses asked to help beat the bullies
BUSINESS leaders looking to give something back to their local community are being invited to help stamp out bullying. more...
Woman’s AIDS claim as she spat in PC’s face
A WOMAN who claimed she had AIDS spat in a police officer's face. more...
Drivers in lucky escape from smash
TWO motorists escaped without serious injuries following a head-on crash. more...
Drug user guilty of credit card offence
A RECOVERING heroin addict pleaded guilty to attempting to use a stolen credit card and stealing tools worth £1,000. more...
‘Jewel in Crown’ to be bulldozed
A HOUSE described as the jewel in the crown of Smithills is to be bulldozed - despite massive local opposition. more...
Woman's death 'not suspicious'
Police investigating the the death of a 58-year-old woman on Holden Road, Leigh, on Friday say they are no longer treating it as suspicious. more...
The Bolton News Sport
Reid returns to club where it all started
AS a tough-tackling midfielder, Peter Reid enjoyed many physical scraps with Bryan Robson through the 1980s. more...
FA Cup draw : The numbers to watch
The FA Cup Fifth Round draw takes place at 1.30pm and we will have full details online shortly after. more...
Centurions make it hard for Saints
St Helens 40 Leigh Centurions 10 more...
Rebel Reds take ample cup revenge
FC United ensured there was no repeat of last season's cup exit at the hands of Colne as they sealed a comfortable 4-0 third-round victory to book their place in the quarter-finals. more...
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