THE Rivington Pike Fell Race was once again a success, with Rob Hope claiming his second title in two years. The annual classic fell race, which is the second oldest of its kind in the country, was set in sunny conditions and once again well-supported
Atherton Collieries and Atherton LR warmed up for this afternoon's eagerly-awaited derby clash at Alder House with impressive results at the weekend. Colls 2-1 victory at Silsden, courtesy of two goals from Czech striker Vita Bina, ensured Phil Brown's
FC UNITED sealed promotion to the UniBond League with a narrow 2-1 victory at Ramsbottom United. The breakaway club, who entertain Maine Road at Gigg Lane today, needed to come from behind to ensure a top-three finish. But a first-half equaliser from
KEVIN Rapley's equaliser gave Leigh a lifeline when they grabbed their third successive draw to keep in touch with relegation rivals Vauxhall Motors. Stuart Humphreys' side went in to the game with a two-point gap separating them from Vauxhall and that
PAUL Jewell fears Wigan's failure to capitalise on winning positions is jeopardising their bid for Premiership safety. Wanderers' 3-1 win at the JJB Stadium on Saturday left the Latics just two points and two places clear of the drop zone and left their
LEEDS United are desperate to keep Lubomir Michalik at Elland Road after the Slovakian defender scored a vital last-gasp winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Plymouth. Michalik's loan agreement expires after today's game at Colchester, but Leeds, who
WHAT do you think of Wanderers' display in the 3-1 defeat of Wigan? Is the Champions League dream still on, or will you settle for a UEFA Cup place? Join the debate, and let us know what you think...
A MOTHER who died when a motorbike ploughed into her and her children has been named. Lyndsay Jane Oldham, aged 43, of Edgworth Avenue in Ainsworth, had been celebrating husband George's 57th birthday and was walking back from the pub. Linsday was with
REFERRING to the article about the St Aidan's new development featured in The Bolton News (March 29), how ironic that Father Tony chose to bless the new building on what should have been the 15th anniversary of St Aidan's playgroup, expertly run by Bernadette
