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• Masked man in petrol station hammer attack

  A MASKED man armed with a lump hammer smashed his way through a glass door to rob a Bolton petrol station early on Friday. read more

• Villagers to quiz company boss

  ADLINGTON residents are being invited to a meeting with Bargain Booze chiefs to discuss issues arising from the opening of a new off-licence in the village. read more

• Woman, 91, in road tragedy

  A 91-YEAR-OLD woman has died in hospital after a road accident. read more

• Drivers get a warning

  MOTORISTS in Westhoughton have been reminded that work to strengthen Dobb Brow Bridge along Wigan Road is due to start next month. read more

• Out of Africa display

  AFRICAN artefacts have gone on show at The Octagon, Bolton as part of Black History Month. read more

• MP lends a hand at charity shop

  BOLTON MP Brian Iddon will be lending a hand at the Barnardo's shop in Farnworth on Saturday. read more

• Book sale

  A BOOK sale and exchange will be held in aid of church funds at Halliwell Road Free Church, Halliwell Road, Bolton, on Saturday, from 9am to 11-30am. Admission is free. read more

• On this day - October 24

  1857: The first football club was formed by a group of Cambridge University old boys meeting in Sheffield. read more

• Nolan's City drive-in misery

  COMMUTING to Bolton from his Merseyside home has been more of a chore than ever for Kevin Nolan this week. read more

• Tight defence key to Reebok success

  STEVE Bruce's Birmingham have the potential to make life decidedly awkward for Wanderers as they attempt to recover from the devastation of their derby drubbing. read more

• Boss defends under-fire striker

  BIRMINGHAM manager Steve Bruce has leapt to the defence of striker Christophe Dugarry and insisted the Frenchman will regain the heights of last season. read more

• Area forum

  RESIDENTS of Burnden, Daubhill and Derby have been invited to attend their area forum to discuss local issues. read more

• Darren's fright night

  A FARNWORTH policeman will spend a spine-tingling night in one of Britain's most haunted castles to raise money for terminally ill children. read more

• Black week for Magpies

  CHORLEY'S troubles worsened this week when they suffered a second league defeat in three days. read more

• Payout time for residents with bright ideas

  COMMUNITIES in Bolton are set to be transformed, thanks to thousands of pounds worth of grants. read more

• County honour for runner Gwen

  CHORLEY Harriers member, Gwen Farnworth, recently represented Lancashire in the National 10K Road-Race that incorporated the Inter Counties and AAA's championships. read more

• Motorists get warning over winter driving conditions

  MOTORISTS are being warned to check their vehicles and ensure they are ready for the harsher driving conditions. read more

• Good show

  WALMSLEY Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society collected £441.71 from a sale in the Centenary Canopy, Bolton, on October 18. read more

• Hospital experiences wanted

  LOCAL people are being asked to share their ideas on how accident and emergency services can be improved after Bury's Fairfield Hospital was granted £10,000 from a patient experience fund. read more

• Whites chief's charity speech

  WANDERERS chairman Phil Gartside will speak about the highs and lows of Premiership football at a charity dinner next month. read more

On this day: Lancashire Archive