WHAT goes up must come down - and in the case of Biggles the Koi carp it was a long way to fall to earth. The eight-inch long fish was found stranded on a concrete path at the home of Peter and Pat Whittaker in Tong Fold. It is a mystery how it fell
MORE children are to be given free bus passes to travel to school from next year. Youngsters from the least well-off families will be handed free passes following a cash injection of £22,500 from the Government. Under the current system, passes are
A TEENAGE gang leader who used the internet to organise trouble in Bromley Cross has had the terms of his Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) extended. Liam Sadler, aged 17, of Turton Heights, brought terror to local streets for two years with a 30-strong
A SECURITY firm is warning thieves against trying to ambush van drivers to steal cash boxes - because the dye released when a box is stolen will render their plan fruitless. Loomis, formerly known as Securitas, issued the warning after a gang armed with
A TEENAGER was killed on a Greek holiday island by a motorcyclist driving on the wrong side of the road. Student Stuart Wagner, aged 18, was celebrating the end of his A-levels with friends in Kos when he was hit by the speeding motorbike. At his inquest
DAVID Thompson might have his work cut out convincing Sam Allardyce to give him a new contract this summer, if he only makes the subs' bench in the remaining five games. But he has the consolation of knowing the Wanderers' boss isn't averse to making
RUMOURS claiming that Harry Kewell is on his way to the Reebok have been dismissed by sources close to the Liverpool star. The Australian website, www.au.fourfourtwo.com, describes as "nonsense" recent reports suggesting Kewell is on Sam Allardyce's
GARY Speed says Wanderers will only have themselves to blame if they don't make the Champions League grade. Today's showdown with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium could be decisive in the race for a top four finish. But veteran campaigner Speed says
SAM Allardyce might enjoy making life uncomfortable for Arsene Wenger but, away from their high profile duels, the Bolton boss is one of the Frenchman's biggest fans. Not only does he enjoy watching Arsenal play, when he is not on the receiving end,
