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Stories for 1 August 2005
Blackburn News
Cathedral in £11m deal to build flats
CHURCH bosses have secured an £11million deal to kickstart a flats and offices scheme in Blackburn Cathedral grounds. more...
Bolton Education
Bullied Heather bounces back
A TEENAGE girl's life was made miserable by school bullies who constantly picked on her because she was fat. more...
Bolton Leisure
Rush for tickets to see Donny
TICKETS to see and meet one of the biggest pop sensations of the 1970s have gone on general sale. more...
I'm no ladette, says mum Sarah
BOLTON born DJ Sara Cox has vowed to end her ladette ways for the sake of her young daughter Lola. more...
Bands in parks all over town
THIS year's "brass bands in the parks concerts" are continuing. more...
Smithills Hall needs friends
PEOPLE keen to step back into the past and offer a helping hand to history are being sought by the Friends of Smithills Hall. more...
Bolton News
Brave Kirsty is fighting back
BRAVE Kirsty Howard, nine, the little girl befriended by England captain David Beckham, is fighting back after being put on a life support machine. more...
Bullied Heather bounces back
A TEENAGE girl's life was made miserable by school bullies who constantly picked on her because she was fat. more...
Steve's President shock on mammoth trek
ADVENTURER Steve McCutcheon found himself catching up with the president of Pakistan while preparing for a mammoth sponsored horse ride across Asia. more...
Cameras to spy on fire attackers
SPY cameras could be fitted to Bolton's fire engines in a bid to combat young troublemakers who repeatedly attack crews. more...
Dye scare curry powder withdrawn
SOME Rajah brand curry powders have been withdrawn from sale because they contained the banned Sudan 1 dye. more...
Rush for tickets to see Donny
TICKETS to see and meet one of the biggest pop sensations of the 1970s have gone on general sale. more...
I'm no ladette, says mum Sarah
BOLTON born DJ Sara Cox has vowed to end her ladette ways for the sake of her young daughter Lola. more...
Driver hurt in head-on crash
A MOTORIST from Bolton suffered serious injuries when two cars collided head-on. more...
Waiting lists blizted
THREE hundred patients are being given MRI scans over the space of just seven days to dramatically reduce waiting lists at the Royal Bolton Hospital. more...
Give it time - the new system will work
I WISH to take issue with statements made about refuse collection by the Labour Spokesman for Direct Services in his letter published on July 26 in which he states that we have "rushed headlong into a recycling programme". more...
Police to quiz murder suspect
A WOMAN arrested over the murder of Nigerian Ibrahim Almaroof is due to be questioned by detectives. more...
Buy and fly a balloon to help the poor
A BURY care agency is appealing for people to buy balloons to raise money for people living in the Third World. more...
Second arson attack in four days
ARSONISTS have targeted an estate agents for the second time in just four days. more...
Biker in test ride smash
A BIKER was seriously injured when he crashed a motorbike while taking it on a test run. more...
Fortnightly collection town plagued by flies
WE have just returned from Yorkshire and whilst visiting Pickering we noticed that whereever we went we appeared to be bothered by flies (not noticed on previous visits) more...
Disabled are getting a raw deal
I AM an 81-year-old disabled person and have labels on my bins to ensure that the bin men know that I am unable easily to move my bin myself. more...
Hospital sale could bring in £543,000
BOLTON'S health bosses are hoping the sale of the former Hulton Hospital will net them more than half-a-million pounds. more...
Bolton Sport
Happy return for former Shaker John
JOHN Hardiker's career has come full circle with his decision to accept a six-month contract with the Shakers. more...
Daisy through to last eight
DAISY Hill reached the quarter-finals of the Goldline Trophy after a 3-1 win over Bolton County ensured top spot in their group. more...
Now it's part-time Centurions
LEIGH Centurions cannot afford to stay full-time in next season's National League One. more...
Jones switches codes
AFTER just two appearances, on loan centre Chris Jones has returned to rugby union and joined Leeds Tykes. more...
Wilshere on his way
Star-full-back John Wilshere has agreed a two-year deal with Salford City Reds starting on December 1. He will see out the season with the Centurions. more...
Laura's amazing triathlon effort
LAURA Barton-Wright took part in her first triathlon in memory of her father and finished in 10th place. more...
Steve's Presidential shock on mammoth trek
ADVENTURER Steve McCutcheon found himself catching up with the President of Pakistan while preparing for a mammoth sponsored horse ride across Asia. more...
Parchment is century hero again
FARNWORTH'S exciting professional Brenton Parchment continued his remarkable run of form with a fourth successive century to keep his side clear of the chasing pack. more...
Bradshaw end home jinx
BRADSHAW won their first Bolton League game at home for nearly two seasons - but had to sweat it out at the end against rivals Eagley. more...
Relieved Lostock win first game
LOSTOCK finally broke their duck in the Bolton Association - winning their first game of the season at the 19th attempt. more...
Weekend results round-up
ALL the scores more...
Jayasinghe is Clifton ace
CLIFTON professional Chinthaka Jayasinghe is certainly making up for lost time. more...
Weekend results round-up
ALL the scores more...
Bolton Wanderers
We're going to struggle, warns Big Sam
HULL CITY 1, WANDERERS 0: Sam Allardyce has warned that Wanderers will struggle to live up to expectations next season, unless he can make at least four more new signings this summer. more...
Stelios warning to Wanderers
STELIOS has warned Wanderers they risk losing him to Liverpool unless they speed up new contract talks. more...
McCarthy 'no' to Wanderers
ONE player who will not be joining Wanderers is the South African striker, Benni McCarthy, who is set to stay at Porto after being told no other club has been prepared to pay £6.2 million to buy him out of his contract. more...
Sam still keen on Sven's job
SAM Allardyce has confirmed his ambition to succeed Sven Goran Eriksson as England manager. more...
Best season ever on DVD
THE story of Wanderers most successful season of modern times is available on DVD. more...
Burnley News
Kids fire 'gun' at cars
TEENAGERS put motorists' lives at risk by firing a ball-bearing gun at cars on the M65. more...
Bury Education
Vandals wreck pupils' wildlife haven
A SCHOOL'S wildlife haven and picnic area has been destroyed by vandals just 24 hours after pupils finished for the summer break. more...
Bury Leisure
Buy and fly a balloon to help the poor
A BURY care agency is appealing for people to buy balloons to raise money for people living in the Third World. more...
Bury News
Baby unit worries linger on
CAMPAIGNERS trying to safeguard the future of Fairfield's special care baby unit and maternity services feel they are being kept in the dark after new plans failed to identify any threatened sites. more...
Couple's joy at orphanage go-ahead
DREAMS of building an orphanage in Romania have finally become reality for Radcliffe charity workers Ian and Raluca Siddall. more...
Woman aged 33 dies of rabies
A WOMAN admitted to Fairfield Hospital has died from rabies after being bitten by a dog abroad. more...
Garden ripped apart by yobs
A COMMUNITY garden designed by residents on the Polefield estate in Prestwich has been trashed by vandals. more...
Bury Sport
Happy return for former Shaker John
JOHN Hardiker's career has come full circle with his decision to accept a six-month contract with the Shakers. more...
Boro look to Evans
RADCLIFFE Borough manager Kevin Glendon is hoping to bring in Southport striker Tony Evans on loan, after Leek Town turned down his advances for hit-man Carl Frost. more...
Clarets Sport
Cracker denies wacker
BURNLEY 1 more...
Dan's a doubt
NEW boy Danny Karbassiyoon looks certain to miss Burnley's Championship curtain-raiser at Crewe this weekend. more...
Colne News
Partner arrested after stabbing
A WOMAN has been arrested after her boyfriend was stabbed in the stomach. more...
Darwen News
Archaeologists really coin it in
A COLLECTION of historical artefacts has been discovered during an archaeological dig in Darwen. more...
Lancashire Education
Keep your hands off our schools
EAST Lancashire pupils have been propelled into action to help police keep their schools vandal-free zones. more...
Lancashire News
Kids fire 'gun' at cars
TEENAGERS put motorists' lives at risk by firing a ball-bearing gun at cars on the M65. more...
Bridge saga: We've been betrayed
FURTHER to your article regarding the proposed river crossing for the Ribble Way (LET, July 15). more...
American treated disgracefully
I COULD not believe what I was reading when I read the story (LET, July 25) about Mr Shaun Browne, an American, who had flown 5,300 miles to put his plans before Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's Planning Committee only to have been told you cannot speak at the meeting because you have not requested to speak (I assumed he should have put this in writing). more...
Crackdown on apple crime!
WITH reference to the report headed `Barn boy's theft' (July 28), the article refers to an 18-year-old youth apparently living in his father's hay barn admitting theft of three apples he ate which were intended for the horses! more...
Cobble together a solution for us
AS a wheelchair user I agree with Graham Carter's comments (LET, June 23) that cobbles do nothing to alleviate the pain of the user. more...
Final option for weight struggle
PIONEERING surgery to tackle obesity is to be offered for the first time in Lancashire. more...
Lancashire Sport
Dan's a doubt
NEW boy Danny Karbassiyoon looks certain to miss Burnley's Championship curtain-raiser at Crewe this weekend. more...
Sort it out Tosh
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes has urged John Toshack to bury the hatchet with Robbie Savage and make a firm decision regarding his international career. more...
Lancashire cut down by Sabres
LANCASHIRE captain Mark Chilton was a disappointed man after his side were beaten in the final of the Twenty20 Cup against Somerset Sabres at the Oval on Saturday night. more...
Russell rocks Rammy
LOWERHOUSE'S Jonny Russell threw the Lancashire League title race wide open with a superb 7-36 as his side beat Ramsbottom to join them at the top of the table. more...
Leigh News
Bathroom firm sinks with debt of £1.1m
A BATHROOM store which was closed suddenly by bailiffs has gone into liquidation with debts of £1.1m. more...
Driver hurt in head-on crash
A MOTORIST suffered serious injuries when two cars collided head-on in Aspull. more...
Leigh Sport
Jones switches codes
AFTER just two appearances, on loan centre Chris Jones has returned to rugby union and joined Leeds Tykes. more...
Wilshere on his way
Star-full-back John Wilshere has agreed a two-year deal with Salford City Reds starting on December 1. He will see out the season with the Centurions. more...
Now it's part-time Centurions
LEIGH Centurions cannot afford to stay full-time in next season's National League One. more...
Preston Leisure
Secret will soon be out at the hall
Samlesbury Hall is hoping to attract a bumper crowd when it stages its first ever outdoor theatrical production next month more...
Prestwich Education
Vandals wreck pupils' wildlife haven
A SCHOOL'S wildlife haven and picnic area has been destroyed by vandals just 24 hours after pupils finished for the summer break. more...
Prestwich,Bury News
Garden ripped apart by yobs
A COMMUNITY garden designed by residents on the Polefield estate in Prestwich has been trashed by vandals. more...
Prestwich,Bury Sport
Tigers sign former Jet star
SEDGLEY Park have increased their forward options further with the signing of former Sale Jet, Orrell and Fylde second row, Alistair Atkinson. more...
Rovers Sport
Rovers' fantastic four
SWANSEA 1 more...
Sort it out Tosh
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes has urged John Toshack to bury the hatchet with Robbie Savage and make a firm decision regarding his international career. more...
Specials Insideout
TOMORROW
BLACKBURN more...
Stanley Sport
Mullin wants more minutes
DUNDONALD 1 more...
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