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• Writer brings a hangman's life to book

  THE man who witnessed the last moments of some of Britain's most infamous murderers will be the subject of a new book. read more

• Talks to stamp out vandalism at rail station

  TROUBLESHOOTING talks are being held to improve passenger safety at Adlington train station. read more

• 'Bank raiders shot woman'

  A WOMAN was shot as she attempted to push a baby to safety when masked raiders fired at police and passers-by during a bank robbery. read more

• Evenings of fun on way for young farmers

  WEDNESDAY evenings need no longer be dull for 11 to 26 year olds - when Turton Young Farmers start holding weekly meetings. read more

• Carly killer denies daughter's murder

  THE death of the 11-year-old daughter of a vice girl killer was "extremely unlikely" to have been through natural causes, a murder jury was told. read more

• Wanderers legend 'Ding-Dong-Do' Dave dies

  ONE of Wanderers' most famous supporters has died. read more

• Coldplay set for the Reebok

  ROCK superstars Coldplay are heading for Bolton this summer, confirming the Reebok Stadium as a top venue for the world's best music acts. read more

• 'Whistle Blower' takes on council

  A TOWN hall employee claims he was victimised after accusing his boss of breaching the council's code of conduct by accepting tickets to watch a premiership soccer match. read more

• Kendals disappearing off the map

  HISTORIC Manchester department store Kendals, which was founded in 1833 is to be renamed after its parent company. read more

• M6 blocked by new crash

  DRIVERS travelling on the northbound M6 between junctions 33 and 34 have experienced further disruption after a second major accident in 24 hours. read more

• DVLA bid to curb car tax cheats

  AN estimated 52,000 cars in Greater Manchester are untaxed - the equivalent of £6.5 million worth of unpaid duty. read more

• Exhibition dates for bus corridor plans

  Plans for Quality Bus Corridors in and around Bolton can be seen in libraries and supermarkets during March. read more

• Outlook healthy with hospital clean teams

  THE first of many inspections on the cleanliness of the Royal Bolton Hospital was carried out this week. read more

• Clone shops will not help town to flourish

  MR Shaw! I shall tell you why you had to push your way around shops on Saturdays in the good old days! read more

• I won't quit - says angry Barrow

  SHAKERS boss Graham Barrow has ignored calls from a section of angry Shakers supporters for him to resign. read more

• School day memories on camera

  FORMER pupils of Bolton's old Blackrod Secondary Modern were seen reliving school day memories on television on Tuesday night. read more

• New cut-price ticket offer for Reebok fans

  WANDERERS have adopted a supermarket-style buy-one-get-one-half-price ticket deal in an attempt to boost crowds for their bid to qualify for European competition next season. read more

• Sam demands action replay in sixth round

  SAM Allardyce will ask his players for an action replay of their Premiership victory over Arsenal, when they go head to head with the Gunners for a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. read more

• Wanderers slash cup prices

  WANDERERS cut admission prices for next week's FA Cup sixth round tie, even before they knew who they will be playing or when the game will be played. read more

• Bowyer's delight at Newcastle revenge

  IT will come as no satisfaction to Sam Allardyce but Wanderers were the victims of a revenge attack when they came off the rails at Newcastle. read more

On this day: Lancashire Archive