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Stories for 13 February 2007
Accrington
Jobs threat in MyTravel deal
EAST Lancashire jobs could be at risk after holiday firm MyTravel announced it was to merge with rival Thomas Cook. more...
Joy at Accrington super school plan
PLANS for a business-run super-school in Accrington would create “first-class educational facilities” in the borough, a head believes. more...
Zero tolerance policy pays off
A ZERO tolerance crackdown on nuisance behaviour is being waged in an area of Accrington. more...
Son who supplied drugs is jailed
AN ACCRINGTON man turned drug supplier in an effort to clear his father's debt to dealers, a court heard. more...
Meeting over NHS plans
A MEETING will take place tonight on controversial plans to use private firms for NHS patients. more...
Disabled drivers urged to appeal
DISABLED drivers penalised by "heavy handed" parking wardens are being urged to appeal their fines - by the company which hands them out. more...
Audio
Story of William Barcroft
Author Simon Entwistle tells the story of Captain William Barcroft of Colne. more...
Ben Hewes
Fingers crossed for MyTravel staff
It is with hesitancy that we hear of MyTravel's plans to merge with rival Thomas Cook. more...
Betting Tips
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
Blackburn
Fur flies over fashion
THE RSPCA is renewing anti-fur campaigns with the backing of Blackburn fashion designer Wayne Hemingway. more...
Women racially abused on bus
A man shouted vile racist abuse at two women passengers on a bus, a court was told. more...
Pupils cook up the goods for a career
CELEBRITY chefs and an increased profile on healthy eating has seen a surge in the number of the county's pupils wanting to improve their culinary skills. more...
Blackpool News
Grand Theatre manager quits
Grand Theatre manager Paul Iles has quit the job after just two years in the post. more...
Bolton News
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Council tax to rise by 3.5pc
COUNCIL tax bills look set to increase by 3.5 per cent. more...
No mention of wife in Fred Dibnah will
FRED Dibnah made no mention of his wife in his will, The Bolton News can reveal today after seeing its full contents. more...
Bonus for Sunday parking drivers
Controversial proposals to charge for parking on Sundays in Bolton have been scrapped. more...
Czech Republic visit for murder probe police
MURDER squad detectives have travelled from Bolton to the Czech Republic to negotiate the terms of bringing two suspects back to the UK for questioning. more...
Hit-run case man bailed again
A 60-YEAR-OLD man arrested over the hit-and-run killing of a mother-of-two has been rebailed. more...
Woman hurt in crash
A WOMAN was cut out of a car and taken to hospital after an accident at the junction of Winchester Way and Withins Lane, Breightmet, at around 8.30pm last night. more...
Community radio set to hit the airwaves
COMEDIANS Ken Dodd and Bernard Manning are some of the famous names set to be heard on a community radio station in Bolton over Easter. more...
Valentine's Day no match for FA Cup clash
IF there's one thing that can come between a man and his missus, its a game of football. more...
Fluoride in water moves ever closer
BOLTON has moved a step closer to having fluoride added to its water supply. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
Kitchen fires warning
FIRE chiefs are urging people to take extra care when cooking, following a spate of kitchen fires. more...
Bakery staff fury at jobs U-turn
BAKERY chiefs are to axe 100 jobs in a bid to cut costs, it emerged, as we exclusively revealed on this website yesterday. more...
Primary Care Trust board meeting
THE next public meeting of the Primary Care Trust board is on Wednesday, at 1pm, when the public can ask questions about the way the PCT is run and its finances. more...
End of road for Westhoughton Carnival?
A TOWN carnival could be scrapped after more than 40 years. more...
VIDEO: News, Sport, Weather
The Bolton News TV News, Sport and Weather bulletin for February 13 is online now. more...
Sophie and MP Ruth back disability campaign
PARALYMPIC hopeful Sophie Hancock has joined forces with her local MP to back a disability sport campaign. more...
Overloaded electric plugs warning
FIREFIGHTERS are reminding people about free fire risks assessments after an electrical fault caused a bedroom fire at the weekend. more...
Mission Cafe offers winter warmer food
VICTORIA Hall's Mission Cafe in Bolton is offering winter warmers with live music and food. more...
Cartoon capers with skipper Kevin
A YOUNG football fan from Horwich met Bolton Wanderers captain, Kevin Nolan, after winning a national competition. more...
Blackrod village meeting
The Blackrod Village Association will meet on Thursday at 8.15pm at St Katharine's Church, Blackrod. more...
Greenfield site homes victory for residents
CAMPAIGNERS and residents are celebrating after a planning inspector said plans for 40 new homes on green land in Westhoughton were "unacceptable". more...
Flecky tributes still pouring in
TRIBUTES are still pouring in to the family of Adrian Fletcher, known as "Flecky" who died earlier this month when he plunged from the 14th floor of a Mexican hotel. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
COMMENT and VOTE: Fluoride referendum
THE debate over whether we should add fluoride to the town's water or not is still rumbling on - years after the original proposal was made. more...
Fake heart attack foils burglary
A BURGLARY victim feigned a heart attack in a bid to delay a thief stealing £50,000 in jewellery from his home safe. more...
Playing with the professionals
CHILDREN took to the stage alongside professional musicians for a special Valentine's Day concert last night. more...
Recycling firm cleans up its act
AN ENVIRONMENTAL firm has moved its wood production indoors after residents complained the dust was affecting their health. more...
Courses on computer know-how
A SERIES of free courses for people who want to get to grips with computers are being staged across the borough. more...
Sukula family 'can stay in Bolton'
A FAMILY who sought sanctuary in Bolton after fleeing a war torn country have won their fight to remain in the town - for now. more...
Wheels for young players
YOUNG footballers taking part in Bolton Wanderers' Football in the Community projects will be able to arrive for training in style thanks to a new minibus. more...
Security guard robbed at knifepoint
A MASKED man threatened a security guard with a machete and stole thousands of pounds in cash. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Cartoon capers with skipper Kevin
A YOUNG football fan from Horwich met Bolton Wanderers captain, Kevin Nolan, after winning a national competition. more...
Valentine's Day no match for FA Cup clash
IF there's one thing that can come between a man and his missus, its a game of football. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Wheels for young players
YOUNG footballers taking part in Bolton Wanderers' Football in the Community projects will be able to arrive for training in style thanks to a new minibus. more...
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Bolton-By-Bowland
United action for hospice
UNITED Utilities bosses made a special donation from their Bowland Estate office in Slaidburn. more...
Burnley
Euro experts discuss riots
THE Burnley riots of 2001 are set to be examined by international experts in a bid to address today's growing concerns around immigration, integration and identity. more...
Residents told to tell police concerns
RESIDENTS are being urged to voice their concerns to police at a series of public events this month. more...
Crime victims given a break
A COMMUNITY group in Burnley is organising a trip away to help elderly people who have been victims of crime get over their ordeal. more...
Petrol bomb attack on kids' nursery
A children's nursery has been petrol bombed in a mystery arson attack. more...
‘Chuck out those chip pans’ plea
FIREFIGHTERS in Burnley have launched a hard-hitting campaign aimed at cutting the number of injuries caused by chip pan fires. more...
Singer Sean in fine voice for Clarets
OPERA singer Sean Ruane was joined by 30 children from a Burnley school as he sang before the Clarets match against Sheffield Wednesday. more...
Bury News
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Business
Free goods for all
There can't be many things better than getting something for absolutely nothing. more...
Award helps Zainab
The success of an award-winning Asian businesswoman will allow her to expand a diversity enterprise programme over the next three years. more...
Book your stand at major business event
Businesses across the North West are being given the chance to market their products and services to over 5,000 visitors, including entrepreneurs and industry leaders from the ethnic minority business community. more...
Business Headlines
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Business News
Jobs threat in MyTravel deal
EAST Lancashire jobs could be at risk after holiday firm MyTravel announced it was to merge with rival Thomas Cook. more...
Business Review
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
All set for a night to remember
Award categories for the Bolton and Bury Business Awards 2007 are also available to read in .pdf format. more...
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Business Updates
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Church
Cars targeted
CAR thieves attempted to break into three vehicles before finally making off with a Ford Fiesta. more...
Clarets News
Elliott: We can build from here
GOALSCORER Wade Elliott has backed Burnley to use the point against Sheffield Wednesday as a platform to build on. more...
Big guns eye Lafferty
A SUMMER swoop for Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty by a Premiership club is not thought to be out of the question. more...
Colne
Couple make church history
A GERMAN couple are joining a Pendle parish and creating church history in the process. more...
Ex-BNP man admits explosives charge
A FORMER BNP candidate bought a cocktail of chemicals to create a large explosion that would protect him in the event of a civil war, a court has been told. more...
Darwen
Speak up about social services plans
A PUBLIC meeting on changes to the provision of social services for adults will be held in Darwen tomorrow night. more...
Nursery has new 'parents'
A DARWEN nursery has been taken over by a husband and wife team from Blackburn. more...
Education
More over-30s in teaching
PEOPLE taking a career change is believed to behind a rise in the number of over-30s in Lancashire qualifying as teachers. more...
Shaping up
LANCASHIRE schools are being given the chance to show they are in good shape. more...
Education News
Playing with the professionals
CHILDREN took to the stage alongside professional musicians for a special Valentine's Day concert last night. more...
Courses on computer know-how
A SERIES of free courses for people who want to get to grips with computers are being staged across the borough. more...
Events In And Around Leigh
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Feniscowles News
Tecwyn, 90, is Rover the moon with birthday gift
A PRIEST will celebrate his 90th birthday in style - with tickets to watch his beloved Blackburn Rovers in Europe. more...
Garden Of Tranquility
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Gig Guide
Bloc to rock Blackpool
BLOC Party have announced a gig in Blackpool on April 18 on the back of the success of their new album. more...
Grassroots Sport
Funding boost for Olympic hopefuls
A SCHEME set up to help Olympic hopefuls in Hyndburn has received a timely funding boost. more...
Charlotte strikes gold in 'mini' Olympics
CHARLOTTE Hartley has kept up her habit of winning on her international debut after striking gold at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival. more...
Dedicated David is a bowls pioneer
DAVID Innes is what could be described as a Crown Green Bowls pioneer. more...
Life in the fast lane for record breakers
IT looks like it is going to be another successful year for Pioneer 79 Swimming Club if their most recent performance is anything to go by. more...
Super Saints crowned top team
A NATIONAL champion handball team has been named the school team of the year in the annual Blackburn and District Sport Council awards. more...
Dazzling Dave is a 'midget' gem!
THE Manxman Hotel was once again the Place' to be as a sensational second season of the Blackburn Premier League Darts drew to a close. more...
Great Harwood
Tools go in series of raids
THIEVES stole hundreds of pounds of industrial tools and computer equipment in a series of raids at the weekend. more...
Health
Health trust’s charter mark honour
AN East Lancashire mental health authority has held on to a prestigious award from the Government. more...
Health News
Primary Care Trust board meeting
THE next public meeting of the Primary Care Trust board is on Wednesday, at 1pm, when the public can ask questions about the way the PCT is run and its finances. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Helmshore
Jobs threat in MyTravel deal
EAST Lancashire jobs could be at risk after holiday firm MyTravel announced it was to merge with rival Thomas Cook. more...
Hoddlesden News
Willow arbour wrecked in vandal attack
YOUNGSTERS have been left devastated after vandals damaged a shelter made of willow, which they had created for the community. more...
Lancashire
Elderly to keep 'cheap' bus fares
SUBSIDISED bus travel fares for pensioners have been retained, despite the crippling costs for Lancashire's district councils. more...
Opticians planning new stores
Optician giant Specsavers could be opening new stores in Lancashire, in a move which will create extra jobs. more...
Shaping up
LANCASHIRE schools are being given the chance to show they are in good shape. more...
Lancashire Ccc
Smith looks to go to new level
LANCASHIRE all-rounder Tom Smith has admitted he will need to take his game to the next level if he's to continue to progress in the game. more...
Lancashire News
Nightclub attack probe woman hunted
Police in Wigan have released a photograph of a woman they would like to speak to after a 21-year-old woman was assaulted at a nightclub in June last year. more...
Nightclub attack probe woman hunted
Police in Wigan have released a photograph of a woman they would like to speak to after a 21-year-old woman was assaulted at a nightclub in June last year. more...
Latest Sport
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
Colls crash out of Reebok chance
ATHERTON Colls hopes of appearing at the Reebok in the final of the Goldline Trophy were crushed by a 1-0 defeat to Charnock Richard. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
Colls crash out of Reebok chance
ATHERTON Colls hopes of appearing at the Reebok in the final of the Goldline Trophy were crushed by a 1-0 defeat to Charnock Richard. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
Leigh Headlines
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Gun and machete gang raid store
A masked gang threatened staff with semi-automatic guns and machetes in a raid on a store in Astley. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Gun and machete gang raid store
A masked gang threatened staff with semi-automatic guns and machetes in a raid on a store in Astley. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Letters
PC brigade should get a life
THE recent criticism directed towards Blackburn with Darwen LibDem councillor Alan Dean for circulating this email, epitomises all that is wrong with some people in this country. more...
Don’t turn us all into bigots
THE lead story (LT, February 6) made me think that at last the world has gone mad. more...
Loosen up and have a laugh
WHAT is happening, no, what has already happened to this country? more...
A non-joke to offend no one
HAVE you heard the one about the nondescript, non ethnic, asexual person and the nondescript, non-ethnic, asexual person and the nondescript, non ethnic, asexual person? more...
I was offended
The comments by Mr Z Mahmud in Asian Image were offensive. Does he think that people should only get married to women who can cook chappattis? And what culture and heritage is he exactly talking of? more...
Comments were correct
I agree with the coments of Mr Sheraz Arshad and feel mosques should be acting more like community centres rather than just prayer halls. more...
About time it was said
Regarding your your front page story last month I was relieved to find Mr Sheraz Arshad saying something that has been on most people's minds for a long long time. more...
Local Band Videos
Visitors flock to catch a glimpse of seal
A VILLAGE on the banks of the River Ribble is reaping the benefits of its star attraction - Murphy the Seal! We joined the hunt for the elusive creature. more...
Margo
Snow problem ...we just have to deal with it
IT SNOWED - and health and safety' said schools should close! more...
Mela Guide
Over half of Asians would marry outside their religion
British Asians would consider marrying outside their religion in order to find the perfect partner says a new survey. more...
Mellor News
Chef hopes to put pub on the map
THE new licensee of the Feildens Arms, Mellor Brook, is hoping to put the pub on the culinary map. more...
Movies
One honeymoon Raima won't forget!
In the forthcoming Honeymoon Travels Raima Sen plays a daring newly wed. Here she speaks about her experiences on set and off. more...
Nelson
Passenger cut out of car after crash
A BACK seat passenger had to be cut free from a Ford Sierra on Monday night. more...
Ex-BNP man admits explosives charge
A FORMER BNP candidate bought a cocktail of chemicals to create a large explosion that would protect him in the event of a civil war, a court has been told. more...
News
Anger as attackers walk free
A taxi driver viciously beaten by three passengers and mauled by their snarling pit bull terrier is outraged that the suspects have not been brought to book seven months after his ordeal. more...
Asian bishop to visit city
The Bishop of Rochester, the Church of England's first Asian Bishop, is coming to Bradford next month to deliver the inaugural lecture of an ecumenical organisation. more...
BNP's bid to recruit children
Teachers, community leaders and MPs have condemned plans by the far-right British National Party to recruit children as young as 15 in a campaign that will target schools and colleges in the district. more...
No apology from police
Scotland Yard has refused to apologise to the Muslim families shot at and branded terrorists in the "terrifying" Forest Gate raid, despite calls from the police watchdog to do so. more...
News About Local Jobs
Bakery staff fury at jobs U-turn
BAKERY chiefs are to axe 100 jobs in a bid to cut costs, it emerged, as we exclusively revealed on this website yesterday. more...
No Index
Send a message to your Valentine
Here's your chance to send a Valentine's Day message to that special person in your life. more...
Pendle News
Check-ups on tax discount
ALL homes in Pendle claiming the single person's discount on council tax bill are being checked for their authenticity. more...
Bookies make hospice a winner
PENDLESIDE hospice was odds-on favourite with customers at a Nelson bookmakers, who raised £1,000 for the charity. more...
Poems
Symphony of Nature
By Sheila Brennan. more...
Preston News
Student savaged by pit bull
A 16-year-old student has been savaged by a pit bull terrier while on work experience at an RSPCA centre in Preston. more...
Prestwich Heys Updates
Colls crash out of Reebok chance
ATHERTON Colls hopes of appearing at the Reebok in the final of the Goldline Trophy were crushed by a 1-0 defeat to Charnock Richard. more...
Colls crash out of Reebok chance
ATHERTON Colls hopes of appearing at the Reebok in the final of the Goldline Trophy were crushed by a 1-0 defeat to Charnock Richard. more...
Public Transport
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Ramsbottom
Raise your glass... it’s unhappy hour!
HAPPY hour has been a long tradition in pubs across the country, but now a Ramsbottom pub has turned the concept on its head, with a designated time for unhappiness. more...
Overdue library’s royal launch
A NEW library and adult education centre has opened after being delayed by almost a year. more...
Rawtenstall
Boys to build up empire
A RAWTENSTALL firm is expanding after securing a finance package worth £23.7million. more...
Ribchester News
Visitors flock to catch a glimpse of seal
A VILLAGE on the banks of the River Ribble is reaping the benefits of its star attraction - Murphy the Seal! We joined the hunt for the elusive creature. more...
Rovers News
Savage: I felt so depressed
ROBBIE Savage today admitted he lost nearly a stone in weight because he felt so low after breaking his leg. more...
Bentley and his lucky underpants!
ROVERS midfielder David Bentley has revealed the secret of Blackburn's European success is a pair of Jockey underpants! more...
Lakeland targets cup final
BLACKBURN Rovers Ladies manager Adam Lakeland believes his side have an excellent chance of reaching the FA Cup final after earning a semi-final date with Charlton. more...
Rugby
Shaid plays the waiting game
SHAID Khan will have to wait a little longer to make his Pakistan debut. more...
Rossendale are brought crashing down to earth
AFTER the high of last weekend's impressive victory against Upper Eden, Rossendale were brought crashing back down to earth after losing 17-12 at De La Salle. more...
Salford News
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Salterforth News
Councillor cleared of ‘Klondyke’ claim
A PARISH councillor who was accused of abusing his position looks set to be partially vindicated when he goes before the standards board. 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...
Soccer Headlines
Colls crash out of Reebok chance
ATHERTON Colls hopes of appearing at the Reebok in the final of the Goldline Trophy were crushed by a 1-0 defeat to Charnock Richard. more...
Colls crash out of Reebok chance
ATHERTON Colls hopes of appearing at the Reebok in the final of the Goldline Trophy were crushed by a 1-0 defeat to Charnock Richard. more...
Sport
Punjabi Wolves Charity dinner
Britain's largest group of organised Asian football fans are holding a charity dinner. more...
Enter the big one!
This year's five-a-side soccer tournament in memory of Irfan Burya and Suhel Congress will take place in April. more...
Sport stars
Sports stars were commended at the annual Blackburn and District Sports Council Awards. more...
Sport From Around The Area
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
LEADING North-west businessman and racehorse owner John Halewood is targeting his own' race at Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. more...
Stanley News
Boco seals new deal
ACCRINGTON Stanley striker Romuald Boco is desperate to help the club maintain its Football League status after agreeing a long-term deal. more...
Stonyhurst News
Drug funding 'unfair'
A CANCER suffer who is paying £3,000 month for treatment denied to him on the NHS has blasted Black-burn MP Jack Straw for saying the system was "fair". more...
Theatre
‘Mole’ is show number 101 for Brian
BURNLEY Garrick Club have enlisted music director Brian Townend for their latest production, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13, at the Mechanics from February 14 to 17. more...
Soprano Stella hits another high note
AUDIENCES at Pendle Opera's production of Lucia di Lammermoor from March 8 to 10 will get to see an award-winning singer, with Stella Whitehouse taking the title role of Lucia. more...
Tv Reviews
Monster Move, Five
IF you are able to get Five - and now thanks to digiboxes and Freeview, the blizzards are clearing on screens across the area - there's a little gem lurking on a Monday night. more...
Wanderers News
Valentine's Day no match for FA Cup clash
IF there's one thing that can come between a man and his missus, its a game of football. more...
Nico can fire us into Europe - Sam
SAM Allardyce has challenged Nicolas Anelka to fire Wanderers into the Champions League. more...
Now Nico's on our wavelength - Nolan
Wanderers captain Kevin Nolan claims Nicolas Anelka's influence is only going to become greater as he gels with the rest of the team. more...
Cartoon capers with skipper Kevin
A YOUNG football fan from Horwich met Bolton Wanderers captain, Kevin Nolan, after winning a national competition. more...
Wheels for young players
YOUNG footballers taking part in Bolton Wanderers' Football in the Community projects will be able to arrive for training in style thanks to a new minibus. more...
Big Sam's praise for rising star Andranik
FAST learner Andranik Teimourian has impressed Sam Allardyce with how quickly he has adapted to life in the Premiership. more...
Valentine's Day no match for FA Cup clash
IF there's one thing that can come between a man and his missus, its a game of football. more...
Now Nico's on our wavelength - Nolan
Wanderers captain Kevin Nolan claims Nicolas Anelka's influence is only going to become greater as he gels with the rest of the team. more...
Nico can fire us into Europe - Sam
SAM Allardyce has challenged Nicolas Anelka to fire Wanderers into the Champions League. more...
Cartoon capers with skipper Kevin
A YOUNG football fan from Horwich met Bolton Wanderers captain, Kevin Nolan, after winning a national competition. more...
Wheels for young players
YOUNG footballers taking part in Bolton Wanderers' Football in the Community projects will be able to arrive for training in style thanks to a new minibus. more...
We Say
Nation of couch potatoes will suffer ill health
BOLTON Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce is right to attack the "couch potato" lifestyle of many residents of this country. more...
COMMENT and VOTE: Fluoride referendum
THE debate over whether we should add fluoride to the town's water or not is still rumbling on - years after the original proposal was made. more...
Parking charge U-turn
COMMON sense has prevailed over the issue of free parking on Sundays. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
Primary Care Trust board meeting
THE next public meeting of the Primary Care Trust board is on Wednesday, at 1pm, when the public can ask questions about the way the PCT is run and its finances. more...
Blackrod village meeting
The Blackrod Village Association will meet on Thursday at 8.15pm at St Katharine's Church, Blackrod. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Courses on computer know-how
A SERIES of free courses for people who want to get to grips with computers are being staged across the borough. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Wigan News
Nightclub attack probe woman hunted
Police in Wigan have released a photograph of a woman they would like to speak to after a 21-year-old woman was assaulted at a nightclub in June last year. more...
Nightclub attack probe woman hunted
Police in Wigan have released a photograph of a woman they would like to speak to after a 21-year-old woman was assaulted at a nightclub in June last year. more...
Wine
Kaituna Hills Marlborough Pinot Noir 2005
This is Pinot through and through proving the winemakers of New Zealand can do a lot more than just make great Sauvignon Blancs. more...
Kaituna Hills East Coast Rose 2006
This is light Rose made from Pinot Noir grapes and so it doesn't have the heavy taste of some Aussie Shiraz Roses. more...
You Say
Columnist's disappointing comment
I AM writing in response to Chris Moncrieff's article (February 6) which featured the Muslim woman making a two-fingered salute. more...
Centres are NHS privatisation by stealth
THE new private clinics - Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Support (CATS) Centres - that are to be set-up throughout Greater Manchester, and which are said will replace hospital departments such as ENT, Urology, etc, will be primarily to support GPs in diagnosing their patients' needs for treatment, and to refer them to hospital, or to community-based treatment, if that is more appropriate. The CATS Centres will also do minor surgery, saving patients having to be re-referred. more...
Sad statistics of MP Kelly's town
SO, Cllr Morris states Ms Kelly's high profile job "is helping Bolton a great dea" (The Bolton News, January 31). more...
Build care village for elderly on campus site
THE University of Bolton's planned move from Chadwick Campus (February 3), provides a golden opportunity to use this site to build an "extra care" village of housing, plus allied care services designed for older people. more...
Too much made of Muslim V-sign
AS a group which works to improve relations between different communities in the town, Bolton Against Racism was disappointed to see The Bolton News printing a non-story ("Not a gesture that befits a lady", February 6) as part of Chris Moncrieff's nationally syndicated Westminster Watch column. more...
Dog owners leave mess hanging around
You may be puzzled by this picture but I will endeavour to explain. The white blobs are plastic bags containing dog poo which have found their way into the trees. more...
COMMENT and VOTE: Fluoride referendum
THE debate over whether we should add fluoride to the town's water or not is still rumbling on - years after the original proposal was made. more...
Weekly bin service link to recycling
REGARDING Cllr Sherrington's letter about recycling. She is quite correct when she states that at the local elections the recycling rate was 28.16 per cent. more...
Congestion charge is one more road tax
REGARDING the Congestion Charge. So, Bolton Council and others would like to charge motorists to travel along certain roads and improve public transport in and out of Bolton. more...
A new white elephant
COULD I ask our council to withhold replacing the elephants in Newport Street with new ones, because I reckon in two years' time Bolton will have its biggest white elephant it's ever seen or had. more...
MEP action on EU accounts
I REFER to Westminster Watch with Chris Moncrieff (January 30) in which Mr Moncrieff informs us that Britain pays £15bn a year to the European Union, whose auditors have refused to approve its accounts for each of the last 12 years. more...
OAPs treated badly by bus firm
OUR local bus service, a circular No 536 and 537, was the only bus service we had. more...
Security at Smithills needs to be stepped up
THE vandalism at Smithills Hall (The Bolton News, Wednesday, January 24) comes as no surprise. more...
Bury Times Business
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Bury Times News
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Education
More over-30s in teaching
PEOPLE taking a career change is believed to behind a rise in the number of over-30s in Lancashire qualifying as teachers. more...
Shaping up
LANCASHIRE schools are being given the chance to show they are in good shape. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Features
Kaituna Hills Marlborough Pinot Noir 2005
This is Pinot through and through proving the winemakers of New Zealand can do a lot more than just make great Sauvignon Blancs. more...
Kaituna Hills East Coast Rose 2006
This is light Rose made from Pinot Noir grapes and so it doesn't have the heavy taste of some Aussie Shiraz Roses. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Letters
Symphony of Nature
By Sheila Brennan. more...
PC brigade should get a life
THE recent criticism directed towards Blackburn with Darwen LibDem councillor Alan Dean for circulating this email, epitomises all that is wrong with some people in this country. more...
Don’t turn us all into bigots
THE lead story (LT, February 6) made me think that at last the world has gone mad. more...
Loosen up and have a laugh
WHAT is happening, no, what has already happened to this country? more...
A non-joke to offend no one
HAVE you heard the one about the nondescript, non ethnic, asexual person and the nondescript, non-ethnic, asexual person and the nondescript, non ethnic, asexual person? more...
Leigh Journal News
Cartoon capers with skipper Kevin
A YOUNG football fan from Horwich met Bolton Wanderers captain, Kevin Nolan, after winning a national competition. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Wheels for young players
YOUNG footballers taking part in Bolton Wanderers' Football in the Community projects will be able to arrive for training in style thanks to a new minibus. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Gun and machete gang raid store
A masked gang threatened staff with semi-automatic guns and machetes in a raid on a store in Astley. more...
Valentine's Day no match for FA Cup clash
IF there's one thing that can come between a man and his missus, its a game of football. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
Leigh Journal Sport
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
The Bolton News Business
All set for a night to remember
Award categories for the Bolton and Bury Business Awards 2007 are also available to read in .pdf format. more...
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
The Bolton News News
VIDEO: News, Sport, Weather
The Bolton News TV News, Sport and Weather bulletin for February 13 is online now. more...
Courses on computer know-how
A SERIES of free courses for people who want to get to grips with computers are being staged across the borough. more...
Sophie and MP Ruth back disability campaign
PARALYMPIC hopeful Sophie Hancock has joined forces with her local MP to back a disability sport campaign. more...
Overloaded electric plugs warning
FIREFIGHTERS are reminding people about free fire risks assessments after an electrical fault caused a bedroom fire at the weekend. more...
Mission Cafe offers winter warmer food
VICTORIA Hall's Mission Cafe in Bolton is offering winter warmers with live music and food. more...
Cartoon capers with skipper Kevin
A YOUNG football fan from Horwich met Bolton Wanderers captain, Kevin Nolan, after winning a national competition. more...
Sukula family 'can stay in Bolton'
A FAMILY who sought sanctuary in Bolton after fleeing a war torn country have won their fight to remain in the town - for now. more...
Blackrod village meeting
The Blackrod Village Association will meet on Thursday at 8.15pm at St Katharine's Church, Blackrod. more...
Council tax to rise by 3.5pc
COUNCIL tax bills look set to increase by 3.5 per cent. more...
Greenfield site homes victory for residents
CAMPAIGNERS and residents are celebrating after a planning inspector said plans for 40 new homes on green land in Westhoughton were "unacceptable". more...
Flecky tributes still pouring in
TRIBUTES are still pouring in to the family of Adrian Fletcher, known as "Flecky" who died earlier this month when he plunged from the 14th floor of a Mexican hotel. more...
No mention of wife in Fred Dibnah will
FRED Dibnah made no mention of his wife in his will, The Bolton News can reveal today after seeing its full contents. more...
Nightclub attack probe woman hunted
Police in Wigan have released a photograph of a woman they would like to speak to after a 21-year-old woman was assaulted at a nightclub in June last year. more...
Walk this way, to help raise hospice cash
CHARITY champions are being urged to take a walk down memory lane and raise money for Bolton Hospice. more...
Wheels for young players
YOUNG footballers taking part in Bolton Wanderers' Football in the Community projects will be able to arrive for training in style thanks to a new minibus. more...
MP's anger over bus service cuts
AN MP has slammed plans to cut bus services saying it could have a detrimental effect on people's lives and careers. more...
COMMENT and VOTE: Fluoride referendum
THE debate over whether we should add fluoride to the town's water or not is still rumbling on - years after the original proposal was made. more...
Gun and machete gang raid store
A masked gang threatened staff with semi-automatic guns and machetes in a raid on a store in Astley. more...
Bonus for Sunday parking drivers
Controversial proposals to charge for parking on Sundays in Bolton have been scrapped. more...
Czech Republic visit for murder probe police
MURDER squad detectives have travelled from Bolton to the Czech Republic to negotiate the terms of bringing two suspects back to the UK for questioning. more...
Hit-run case man bailed again
A 60-YEAR-OLD man arrested over the hit-and-run killing of a mother-of-two has been rebailed. more...
Woman hurt in crash
A WOMAN was cut out of a car and taken to hospital after an accident at the junction of Winchester Way and Withins Lane, Breightmet, at around 8.30pm last night. more...
Fake heart attack foils burglary
A BURGLARY victim feigned a heart attack in a bid to delay a thief stealing ÂŁ50,000 in jewellery from his home safe. more...
Playing with the professionals
CHILDREN took to the stage alongside professional musicians for a special Valentine's Day concert last night. more...
Security guard robbed at knifepoint
A MASKED man threatened a security guard with a machete and stole thousands of pounds in cash. more...
Recycling firm cleans up its act
AN ENVIRONMENTAL firm has moved its wood production indoors after residents complained the dust was affecting their health. more...
Bakery staff fury at jobs U-turn
BAKERY chiefs are to axe 100 jobs in a bid to cut costs, it emerged, as we exclusively revealed on this website yesterday. more...
Community radio set to hit the airwaves
COMEDIANS Ken Dodd and Bernard Manning are some of the famous names set to be heard on a community radio station in Bolton over Easter. more...
Valentine's Day no match for FA Cup clash
IF there's one thing that can come between a man and his missus, its a game of football. more...
Dog owners leave mess hanging around
You may be puzzled by this picture but I will endeavour to explain. The white blobs are plastic bags containing dog poo which have found their way into the trees. more...
Valentine's Day no match for FA Cup clash
IF there's one thing that can come between a man and his missus, its a game of football. more...
Fluoride in water moves ever closer
BOLTON has moved a step closer to having fluoride added to its water supply. more...
Hunt for best in the business world
ONE of the premier events in the Bolton and Bury business calendar is back. more...
Airport security: How we try to cheat the liquid law
Passengers are coming up with bizarre ways to try to slip liquids through checkpoints at Manchester Airport. more...
Kitchen fires warning
FIRE chiefs are urging people to take extra care when cooking, following a spate of kitchen fires. more...
End of road for Westhoughton Carnival?
A TOWN carnival could be scrapped after more than 40 years. more...
Primary Care Trust board meeting
THE next public meeting of the Primary Care Trust board is on Wednesday, at 1pm, when the public can ask questions about the way the PCT is run and its finances. more...
The Bolton News Sport
Colls crash out of Reebok chance
ATHERTON Colls hopes of appearing at the Reebok in the final of the Goldline Trophy were crushed by a 1-0 defeat to Charnock Richard. more...
Latest junior soccer results round-up
Local football results are available in The Bolton News on sale from early in the morning every Tuesday. more...
French Connection to be a Haydock Park hit
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