Archive - Friday, 2 May 2003

'Come and play golf' call
CALLING all former pupils of Stand Grammar School.
Five years ago
THE best of Lancashire food and drink was on offer at Northcote Manor, Langho, when producers showcased their products.
Anti-social families evicted from homes
TWO families whose behaviour condemned neighbours to months of misery have been evicted from their homes.
Ball yobs to be caught on camera
RESIDENTS and council officials have agreed to install cameras near a piece of land in a bid to tackle troublesome children.
Parishioners win first round of yellow peril fight
PARISHIONERS have won the first round of a fight to remove a yellow peril from outside their church.
Derelict site transformed in 12 weeks
RESIDENTS are celebrating the completion of a new £52,000 floodlit venue for community events.
Team put work on show
ATHERTON Team Five starred last Thursday in a final presentation showcasing their achievements as Groundwork's Prince's Trust Volunteers during their 12-weeks Personal Development Programme challenge.
Taxi driver punched in road rage attack
A TAXI driver was dragged from his car and punched during a late night road rage attack, a court was told.
Vicky's efforts get royal approval
THE pioneering spirit of Atherton businesswoman Vicky Mannion has been regally recognised.
Woodland project launch success
A NEW project to protect and conserve plants and wildlife for future generations has been launched at Glazebury.
Trader ordered to move plants from front of his shop
AN Atherton trader ordered to remove plants from the front of his shop has claimed that Wigan Council is being ridiculous -- and committing a crime against the community.
Residents set to fight link plan
RESIDENTS are set to fight plans for a proposed link road to ease traffic congestion between Wigan and Atherton.
Tudor talk
FAR reaching consequences of the divorce of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon where revealed by Brian Dixon when he addressed Culcheth WI.
Ten years ago
CLASSIC car enthusiasts showed off Mustangs, Minis and Jaguars as the Haynes Motor Museum Classic and Sportscar Tour passed through the Ribble Valley at Browsholme Hall.
Life and Soul of the party
OVER 40 DJs will be attending Lowton Civic Centre on Friday for the annual Northern Soul fundraiser.
May Day fun time
RAMSBOTTOM is making the final preparations for its May Day celebrations.
Shock for grave visit residents
VISITORS to Radcliffe cemetery were shocked on Tuesday to discover dozens of headstones flattened.
Send me stamps
I AM collecting used stamps, postcards and picture phone cards to help Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Leave nice places alone
I RECENTLY took my daughter to Elton Reservoir to feed the ducks. Someone had obviously had a picnic and had left cans and plastic bags strewn around.
Yes, fine the litter louts
I HAVE read that litter louts might be fined. I agree. I think that anyone who drops litter should be fined at least £50. I think this because I am not pleased with all the litter on the floor. If you fine people who drop litter, the world will be a…
Centenary walk thanks
ONE hundred years after the 6-0 FA Cup Final win over Derby County, Bury FC fans marked the centenary of one of the most significant events in the history of the mighty Shakers by walking to Rochdale, raising funds and having a laugh along the way.
So which firms are queuing up?
HAVING read your two-page spread about the visit to Bury by our friends from Datong in China, I was wondering whether Bury Council's chief executive, Mr Mark Sanders, could enlighten the council tax payers of Bury about precisely which Bury firms are…
Village undergoing a transformation
RESIDENTS in Kelbrook could see their village undergo a transformation, with a new parking area and extension to the village hall.
Evelyn drums up a storm for kids
EVELYN Glennie's is an amazing story. Profoundly deaf since the age of 12, she has gone on to become one of the world's leading percussionists in a field where few had attempted to play solo before.
TG meeting of contrasts
LEIGH Townswomen's Guild have two contrasting meetings during May.
Zodiacs thanks
LEIGH Zodiacs trainer Elaine Sutton was overwhelmed with the response to her plea for a new venue for practising.
Maxine comes back 'home'
BAKERS Greggs, which has a shop in Bury, has appointed Maxine Warner as senior area manager for the North West.
Aussie Temika's training is Unique
A BUSINESSWOMAN who hails from "Down Under" hopes to put fledgling companies firmly on their feet.
New musical
THE Wigan Pier Theatre Company is presenting a new musical by Ian Hayles "20th Century.co.uk".
Open day attractions
AN OPEN day and craft fair takes place on Monday (May 5) at the Wyre Estuary Country Park ecology centre, River Road, Stanah, from 11am-4pm.
Celebrating 'Joe's Night'
LEIGH folk group Calico have never forgotten founder member Joe Roberts.
BLACKPOOL FC fans can look forward to a permanent reminder of the old Bloomfield Road -- before it d
With the south stand set to be replaced shortly, artist David Wright has produced a painting which also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the famous FA Cup victory.
Enjoy art at the Turnpike Gallery
CULTURE vultures are invited to work with local artists for a unique May celebration.
Cigarette may have sparked fatal blaze
A SMOULDERING cigarette could have sparked an 'intense' fire which killed a Blackpool man at the weekend.
Production with a comical twist
ST JOSEPH'S Players perform a play with a comical twist next week.
Special year for more than one reason
IT WASN'T just Blackpool's FA Cup win that made 1953 a special sporting year.
Jail for Golden Mile smuggler
A BLACKPOOL man who provided cheap cigarettes for street sellers on the resort's Golden Mile has been forced to hand over more than £100,000 he made from smuggling.
Freeze-frame!
FROM multiplex to silver screen -- meet Blackpool's newest film stars!
Joy as festival is saved
A POPULAR Cleveleys festival has been saved after a new group of residents stepped forward to organise future events.
Questions over leadership
LABOUR lost their grip in South Ribble last night as three of their seats were snatched away -- leaving the Tories the largest party on the council.
Accrington aim to build on success
ACCRINGTON'S South African professional Andre Seymour sees their clash with Lowerhouse as a chance for the side to extend a winning run.
Table topping clash for Clitheroe
CLITHEROE face a tough trip to early table toppers Settle on Saturday in the Jennings Ribblesdale Cricket League.
Techno firm make rivals green with envy
MAKING their rivals green with envy is Bury-based Greenpower Technologies, Ltd.
Arrest after dawn raid
TWO homes in Prestwich were raided by police on Wednesday as part of a synchronised dawn swoop by 250 police.
Back the new jet to save jobs, says MP
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has called on the Government to support development of the Hawk trainer jet manufactured by BAE Systems.
'Vanishing' solicitor has appeal against ban dismissed
A DISGRACED former solicitor had her request for an appeal dismissed after a tribunal heard she has vanished.
College intake is Potter potty
THE number of boarders at Stonyhurst College has shot through the roof, thanks to Harry Potter and a £1million outlay on new pupil digs.
Jepson looks for safety mark
RONNIE Jepson takes his Burnley reserve side to Tranmere this afternoon looking to secure their place in the Avon Insurance Premier Division.
Boycott may bring lowest of the low
BURNLEY could be watched by the lowest league crowd in their post-war history at Wimbledon on Sunday.
Stan: My hands were tied by finances
STAN Ternent has revealed his hands were tied by the financial plight of the club, leaving him with no choice but to release 13 players from the club.

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'Come and play golf' call

Five years ago

Anti-social families evicted from homes

Ball yobs to be caught on camera

Parishioners win first round of yellow peril fight

Derelict site transformed in 12 weeks

Team put work on show

Taxi driver punched in road rage attack

Vicky's efforts get royal approval

Woodland project launch success

Trader ordered to move plants from front of his shop

Residents set to fight link plan

Tudor talk

Ten years ago

Life and Soul of the party

May Day fun time

Shock for grave visit residents

Send me stamps

Leave nice places alone

Yes, fine the litter louts

Centenary walk thanks

So which firms are queuing up?

Village undergoing a transformation

Evelyn drums up a storm for kids

TG meeting of contrasts

Zodiacs thanks

Maxine comes back 'home'

Aussie Temika's training is Unique

New musical

Open day attractions

Celebrating 'Joe's Night'

BLACKPOOL FC fans can look forward to a permanent reminder of the old Bloomfield Road -- before it d

Enjoy art at the Turnpike Gallery

Cigarette may have sparked fatal blaze

Production with a comical twist

Special year for more than one reason

Jail for Golden Mile smuggler

Freeze-frame!

Joy as festival is saved

Questions over leadership

Accrington aim to build on success

Table topping clash for Clitheroe

Techno firm make rivals green with envy

Arrest after dawn raid

Back the new jet to save jobs, says MP

'Vanishing' solicitor has appeal against ban dismissed

College intake is Potter potty

Jepson looks for safety mark

Boycott may bring lowest of the low

Stan: My hands were tied by finances