ACTION Against Business Crime - a joint venture between the Home Office and the British Retail Consortium - has as appointed Michael Schuck as its Chief Executive. AABC works by bringing businesses, police and local authorities together to exchange information
CHORLEY manager John Hughes is urging Magpies fans to turn out in force for his first game in charge against Preston North End on Saturday and check out some of his new signings. North End will be the visitors for the Jack Kirkland Trophy match in honour
GREENMOUNT captain Mark Fallon could be forgiven for bemoaning his side's recent slips that have cost them vital ground in the chase for the Bolton League title. While others may have been reflecting on what might have been, Fallon is getting excited
THE Central Area side, which features young Bolton cricketers, will be taking part in the AGMA/LCB U16s cricket festival. They play their opening game on Monday against the South East at Stretford CC, starting at 10.20. The following day they play the
CHORLEY MP Lindsay Hoyle has waged war against plans that could spell the end of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment (QLR). Mr Hoyle has vowed never to stop fighting to keep the prestigious regiment's identity. He said: "It has a very fine history and I wouldn't
THE exciting launch of the newly developed Highfield Early Years Centre has coincided with the departure of one of its longest serving members of staff. Centre manager Mary Bell, of Weldbank Lane, Chorley, will retire this week after 26 years service
A PENSIONER from Chorley has been given a suspended prison sentence after obtaining more than £18,000 in extra benefits. William Ball, 67, of Lyons Lane, Chorley, claimed the cash in income support, housing benefit and council tax benefit. Preston Crown
THREE Chorley students became television producers for a day after winning a prestigious national competition. The trio from Southlands High School co-produced a special edition of BBC1's Question Time featuring a studio audience all aged under-25. Panellists
THREE crime hot spots will be targeted in a special crackdown on juvenile nuisance by council bosses. Chorley South East, Chorley South West and Coppull were pinpointed as areas with the highest number of reported incidents in a report by Chorley Borough
CHORLEY Borough Council's information bus has hit the road as the authority prepares radical new plans for its housing stock. Nicknamed 'Beni', the motor home will tour the area as part of the Council's 'Your Home, Your Say' housing consultation campaign
CHORLEY'S most famous delicacy is to be given its own dedicated radio show. Millions of listeners from across the UK are to get a taste of Chorley Cakes as BBC Radio 4 takes a light-hearted look at the mouth-watering treat. The show, It's a Piece of Cake
A WOMAN diver from Bolton has died while exploring a deep sea wreck off a Scottish island. Hilary Lyon, aged 39, who has a 14-year-old son, was exploring the wreck of a Second World War ship off Mull Head, Orkney, when she got into difficulties on Friday
LITTLE Jamie Day is geared up for life in the fast lane -- after being born on the front seat of a car. The healthy 8lb 6oz boy made parents Diane Longworth and Gavin Day wait for 12 days after his expected birth date and then made his shock appearance
A SPECIAL ceremony is being organised to pay tribute to a former Olympic hero. Bolton Council is to re-dedicate a plaque at Farnworth Leisure Centre which marks the achievements of Kearsley weightlifter Jim Halliday, now aged 86. Council bosses first
GARETH Benson, the Lancashire coach and Hart Common professional, talks to David Magilton about the 133rd Open Championship. LOOK out for a tale of two nines as the feature of this year's Open -- particularly if the wind blows. Gareth Benson believes
DOMINIC Cork fired Lancashire into the quarter finals of the Twenty20 Cup with the second Old Trafford hat-trick of his career. He sent back Kevin Pietersen, Mark Ealham and Samit Patel in his only over, in a match reduced to eight overs per side because
BOLTON Wanderers are on their guard for potential terrorist attacks -- and say they can evacuate the Reebok Stadium in just FIVE minutes. Although there has been no specific threat, football clubs across the country are drawing up contingency plans to
AS an avid (some would say sad) Bolton Wanderers fan and owner of a sizeable collection of the club's goals compilation videos from seasons past, this latest release comes as a real treat writes Andy Scoble Quite simply it is the best and most complete
MOTORISTS are facing road closures as a £4.1 million scheme to improve the M66 continues. From Friday night, the M66 will be closed from the A56 at Edenfield to Junction 2 at Bury for three nights to allow resurfacing and bridge work to take place. The
A BITING allegation left a sour taste following this excellent Lynx win. The claim was made by Eagles' hooker Scott Collins against an unnamed Chorley player. Referee Phil Bentham has put the incident on report. The incident will now be reviewed by the
YOUNG rugby league players showed off their skills when several local primary schools entered the annual seven-a-side tag rugby festival at the weekend. The event was held at Victory Park and was organised by Chorley Panthers in association with the Asda
CHORLEY Harrier Richard Burney took first place at the Wheelton Village Thirsty Three with fellow club mate Sarah Scarrott taking the first lady prize. Gary Nolan had a good run to finish in ninth place. Several families turned out together to compete
PARENTS can learn how to make clothes for their children at Surestart, Great Lever, on Tuesdays. From 9.30am to 11.30am there will be a class about making clothes at the centre, on Leonard Street. From 1pm to 3pm on the same day, parents can learn to
BOLTON will turn the clock back 753 years at Saturday's mediaeval festival -- thanks to a Bolton Evening News reader. Council bosses decided to hold a weekend of festivities celebrating the granting of the town's market charter in 1251 following a plea
SAM Allardyce admitted today that he will make no decisions on trialists if it means damaging his chances of signing the "big guns" he has in his sights. The Wanderers boss has been impressed with some of the players who have been training at the Reebok
DANIELLE Hock overcame Heather Wilson 6-3, 6-3 in a superb Bolton Tennis Championships ladies' singles semi-final clash. Baseline rallies were the order of the day, with the match littered with hard hitting rallies from all corners of the court. The two
MAY I through your paper express my sincere thanks and gratitude to Chorley Borough Council and the Environment Warden Service for the prompt and efficient service that I received from them. They removed a large wagonload; yes, I mean a large load of
AGAIN it would appear that there are individuals who feel that they need to be disrespectful to Astley Village. If there are problems within the community they can be addressed by contacting the appropriate bodies such as the parish council, the environmental
A PROFESSIONAL cricketer who stabbed a mother of three to death in front of her four-month-old baby son was jailed for life this week. Bevon Ricardo Williams attacked Melanie Horridge in a Chorley alley after she threatened to expose their secret affair
RAMBLERS in the North-west are being urged to obey a new Countryside Code as 'right to roam' laws give access to open land. The Countryside Agency wants walkers to "respect, protect and enjoy" their surroundings as thousands of acres of mountain, moorland
THE Government is to give Greater Manchester more authority to decide how to run the county's railway, Transport Secretary Alistair Darling announced today. Publishing the white paper "The Future of Rail", Mr Darling said the new railway structure would
A SPECIAL ceremony is being organised to pay tribute to a former Olympic hero. Bolton Council is to re-dedicate a plaque at Farnworth Leisure Centre which marks the achievements of Kearsley weightlifter Jim Halliday, now aged 86. Council bosses first
CHILDREN and teachers said goodbye to Oldhams Primary School on Friday as the school bell rang for the final time. Parents and teachers at the school, on Selkirk Road, Astley Bridge, have been fighting to keep the school open for the past five years.
POLICE hunting for the suspected killers of a soldier in Manchester want to speak to four potential witnesses. Greater Manchester Police have released four CCTV images of the men who they say may have information about the death of 22-year-old Lee Martin
MORE than 35,000 fireworks are being loaded onto the roof of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral by a 225 foot tall crane in preparation for a massive display on Sunday. It is part of the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cathedral's
JENNIFER Barnes has been named as Bolton's top trainee solicitor. Jennifer, aged 23, a trainee with Kippax Beaumont Lewis, was awarded the title by the Bolton Incorporated Law Society, beating off competition from eight other candidates. She will be presented
TESCO has added Bury-brewed Raglan Sleeve to its beer line. Brendan Leyden, managing director of the Leyden Brewery at Nangreaves in Bury, said: "It's our flagship beer and it's a brilliant brew. We are very pleased to get our beer out to more customers
CONSTRUCTION manager Colin Hounslea has been named one of the North of England's best site managers. Mr Hounslea, aged 45, of Bradshaw, Bolton, who works for housing provider Lovell, has won a Pride in the Job Quality award by the NHBC (National House-Building
A FAMILY-run electrical manufacturer has been bought by a Swedish firm. Heating equipment component manufacturer NIBE Industrier AB has bought Worsley-based Sheathed Heating Elements Limited (SHEL) for an undisclosed sum. SHEL has 60 staff at the Wardley
HOW kind of Mr B Andrews (Bolton Evening News, July 9), for starting another scare with his tirade against Bolton Council's Highways Department for allowing the growth locally of the poisonous ragwort plant, which has been dubbed "the yellow peril". He
ASSOCIATION leaders Elton's hopes of winning the championship could be a little clearer after this weekend. Tomorrow they go to Edgworth but it is off the field tonight when they could face their biggest battle. Three weeks ago they beat Golborne to claim
SATURDAY Anthony Axford Bolton Association: Adlington v Blackrod; Atherton v Astley & Tyldesley Colls; Clifton v Lostock; Daisy Hill v Little Hulton; Edgworth v Elton; Spring View v Darcy Lever; Walshaw v Standish. Warburton's Bolton League: Little
A BOY from Chorley has been plucked from more than 1,300 budding writers to have his poem composed, arranged and recorded by a classical tenor and composer, and included on a CD. Matthew Wilson, 11, of Collingwood Road, is one of 15 winners who scooped
CHILDREN and teachers said goodbye to Oldhams Primary School on Friday as the school bell rang for the final time. Parents and teachers at the school, on Selkirk Road, Astley Bridge, have been fighting to keep the school open for the past five years.
PRESTON lost to league leaders Netherfield by six wickets in a rain affected match on Saturday. They suffered a further blow when two points were deducted for bowling a slow over rate in the previous match against Chorley. Batting first against the Cumbrians
COUNCILLORS are set to discuss plans for new trees in the centre of Farnworth. A programme of planting could take place near shops in Brackley Street.
MOTORISTS in Bolton will face disruption for two months as water mains renewal work is carried out. United Utilities will be doing the work in Green Lane, Burnden, from July 31 until October 1.
COMPUTER classes for men are being held at the Surestart Centre, Leonard Street, Great Lever. They are held every Monday from 1pm to 3pm and every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm and 3.30pm 5.30pm. There is also a men's group for teamwork skills on Fridays
THE construction of a third lane on a Horwich road is expected to cause major delays for motorists. Bolton Council's engineering department will spend more than three months constructing the new lane on De Havilland Way, starting at the beginning of August
A MAN with a long standing drink problem appeared before magistrates accused of shoplifting. Wayne Anthony Englebert, aged 26, of Fairfield Drive, Bury, admitted stealing a quantity of beer and foodstuffs, worth £5, from Marks and Spencer at Rochdale.
MIKE Jelley, trainer of Bury Boxing Club's Amir Khan, has spoken of his anger at being frozen out of his charge's corner for the Olympic Games. The talented 17-year-old will be Britain's sole boxing representative in Athens and Jelley was hoping to crown
A LORRY driver is facing prison following his appearance before Bury magistrates for disqualified driving and other offences. Terence Dale, aged 43, of Spotland Green, Birmingham, was said to have a "horrendous" record of 108 offences including 14 previous
RADCLIFFE Boro manager, Kevin Glendon, paid tribute to Sam Allardyce and his assistant, Phil Brown, for their commitment to the Stainton Park friendly on Saturday. "It's hard to get a Premiership team to come to a non-league club these days," he said.
BOLTON athlete Tom Lancashire finished sixth in the final of the World Junior Championships 1,500m on Thursday night. The Bolton Harrier, who claimed silver in the European Junior Championships 12 months ago, suffered at the hands of the latest era of
I READ with interest the report on the mayor's ball in the town hall. As a regular at the monthly dances run by the organ society, we have not been allowed to hold any dances since April. We were informed that all dances were cancelled until further notice
IS community spirit a thing of the past? It would appear that in Euxton it is dead and beyond resurrection. At the beginning of 2003 Euxton Parish Council set up Euxton Community Group in order to address this perception, which had been highlighted in
I'VE never felt the need to write to a local newspaper before, despite having read some really ridiculous letters, but I just had to say something about the letter, Village Needs a Shake-up, (Citizen July 7). Although I am not a single parent myself,
TWO hundred people were evacuated from the Marriott Hotel in Worsley after a small fire in a function room. The blaze started at around 2pm on Thursday when a cannister used for heating food burst into flames. Three engines from Eccles fire station rushed
BOLTON will turn the clock back 753 years at Saturday's mediaeval festival -- thanks to a Bolton Evening News reader. Council bosses decided to hold a weekend of festivities celebrating the granting of the town's market charter in 1251 following a plea
BOLTON Wanderers are on their guard for potential terrorist attacks -- and say they can evacuate the Reebok Stadium in just FIVE minutes. Although there has been no specific threat, football clubs across the country are drawing up contingency plans to
THE Wool Centre in Bolton had its five minutes of fame when it became the location for the video part of a new stage show. Manchester-based comedy duo LipService chose the Soho Street shop as the ideal location for its next production and sent a film
A BID by a young musician to play 24 gigs in one week has been cast into doubt because he cannot find enough venues for the charity challenge. Rob McCulloch, from Astley Bridge, wants to travel the length and breadth of the Bolton borough to play in bars
A WOMAN was kidnapped and driven to a barn where she discovered the body of her murdered husband, a court was told. Two men took Julie Waters from her home in Nantwich, Cheshire, and drove her to a farmhouse where she found the body of her battered husband
MORE than 35,000 fireworks are being loaded onto the roof of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral by a 225 foot tall crane in preparation for a massive display on Sunday. It is part of the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cathedral's
