YOUR newspaper is prominent in addressing 'green' issues. However, the most important aspect of this should be to encourage the sale of organic foods. Farmers should be encouraged, perhaps be forced, to convert to organic farming. There are, of course
POLICE were today following up new leads in the hunt for an armed robber after an appeal went out on national TV. BBC1's Crimewatch UK last night staged reconstructions of two robberies, including one in March at Black Horse Agency and Halifax Building
A TELEVISION company is appealing to Lancashire locals to give them a helping hand researching a new Channel 4 documentary. A production crew of 2020 TV, based in London, is currently trying to trace a photograph of Oswaldtwistle teacher Teddy O'Neill
ROMA striker Martin Dahlin has NOT yet completed his £2 million move to Blackburn Rovers, despite extensive reports that it was signed and sealed last night. But Rovers, who did wrap up the £500,000 signing of Malmo midfielder Anders Andersson, remain
WHILE most research proves that there is a reduction in dental decay when fluoridation takes place, there is, however, problems with fluoride tablets which some dentists advise young children to take. My own children took the advice of our dentist, who
ON Sunday, June 29, my 13-year-old daughter went with three teams from Dowdales School, Dalton-in-Furness, to play girls' football at Witton Park, Blackburn. Her day was spoiled by her losing her navy blue Ellesse jacket, bought for her birthday. I would
A PIONEERING policy aimed at dealing with "neighbours from hell" has been slammed by national homeless charity Shelter. The group has criticised introductory tenancies brought in by Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle councils earlier this year. It claims
THE macabre dumping of dead family pets on a local tip came under fire. But the practice was allowed to continue because there was no acceptable alternative. Carcases of dogs and cats were collected from two Clitheroe vets in plastic bags and dumped with
IN THE day-to-day grind, East Lancashire's health service workers must sometimes feel unappreciated as they cope with the never-ending struggle of matching finite resources to ever-increasing patient demand. But today we see how dedicated and determined
TENANTS making life hell for their neighbours were the biggest single cause of complaint for Blackburn Council's housing department. They even had to employ private detectives to investigate and give evidence because decent occupants on some estates were
A COACH carrying Ribble Valley mayor Jenny Grimes and tourism chiefs was involved in a country lane crash as it returned from a trip to the coast. The party, on its way back from Wyre, also included councillors, business representatives and staff from
HEALTHCARE group Seton has reported a steady start to the new financial year. The firm, which owns the Cupal pharmaceutical factory in Blackburn, said progress so far was "as expected". Chairman Norman Stoller told the company's annual meeting that the
THE race-hate 'shock report' (LET, July 2) is welcomed by police chiefs and in your editorial as its statistics on racial harassment incidents in Blackburn show an apparent increase of 870 per cent in just 12 months. These are compiled by the town's Racial
THE wedding dreams of a hundred brides could be ruined if council planners force a hotel to take down the marquee in its grounds. It was erected one weekend at Horncliffe Mansion, Rawtenstall, almost two years ago but proved so popular with brides and
WELL-WISHERS gave a rousing send off to skipper Andrew Hindley as he set sail on the last leg of the BT Global Challenge. As water cannons exploded over Boston harbour the Accrington sailor was cheered on his way by more than 20 friends and family members
THE owners of a popular Accrington nightclub are claiming licensing laws are driving people away and spoiling the town centre atmosphere. Afrika's nightclub is calling for its licence to be extended so the Blackburn Road nightspot can stay open until
ADRIAN Heath today gave a vote of confidence to the appointment of Chris Waddle as his successor in the Turf Moor hot seat. And the former Burnley boss also believes Glenn Roeder has a key role to play in the new Burnley management set-up. "I am pleased
THANK you for printing the comments in 'Relatives must share blame for tragic tots' (Letters, July 2) and the writer for penning them. Why? Because all those thoughts arose in my mind. It's the trend today to pass the buck, to blame drugs or alcohol.
HOSPITAL staff in East Lancashire were walking tall today after a five-star performance in the National NHS League Tables. Waiting list figures at hospitals in Burnley and Blackburn were hailed a success despite a flurry of emergency admissions during
A COLLEGE is expecting an out-of-this-world response after launching a unique astronomy course. Accrington and Rossendale College is starting a GCSE astronomy evening class which will be the only one of its kind in the North West. With all eyes focused
SITE managers responsible for building homes in East Lancashire have received prestigious quality awards for their work. The winners beat 17,000 entrants to be included among the 400 who received the prestigious National House Building Council awards.
PLANEMAKERS in East Lancashire got a badly-needed five billion dollar boost. A massive order for new European Airbus jets secured hundreds of jobs at British Aerospace, Samlesbury, and Rolls-Royce, Barnoldswick. The breakthrough in the big US market came
ON reading the remarks (Letters, July 2) from the two correspondents on the deaths by neglect of two babies, I share their feelings of sadness and rage. What always surprises me is that in these cases no mention is made of the NSPCC. One can ring up and
COURAGEOUS teenager Kevin Hargreaves has spoken of the day he had to make a decision between losing his leg or spending a year undergoing painful operations to try to save it. Kevin, 14, was in Manchester's Withington Hospital for just under two months
SEVEN-year-old Katie Ibbetson thought she had found a piece of jewellery when she slipped a metal washer onto her finger. But there were tears when she found the "ring" would just not come off. Her mum tried, staff at Burnley General Hospital tried but
A 200-YEAR-OLD mystery surrounding the name of a Whalley house looks set to continue when it goes under the hammer. Ankie and David Wild are leaving "The Marjorie" after 20 years none the wiser as to the origins of the name. The house, which nestles on
CHRIS Waddle told his new Burnley players today - You'll get your chance. Having taken over in a blaze of publicity at Turf Moor yesterday, Waddle hinted that he won't be making any sudden dramatic plunges into the transfer market. The prospect of new
LANCASHIRE have not ruled out Wasim Akram for the rest of the season - or even from the NatWest Trophy. They stepped up their defence of the 60-over competition against struggling Sussex at Hove today with several reports suggesting that Wasim will definitely
HAVING read your report 'Yobs rip up Dunblane roses' (LET, July 4), sad though it is, I felt a great warmth over the people of Darwen, having shown so much love for the children and their teacher, so tragically slain. Today, there is so much said about
TEENAGERS made good use of their summer holidays getting to grips with clearing paths and making a bridge at Burnley's Towneley Park. Members of Burnley Youth Green Action aged from 13 to 16 worked on the Deer Pond in the park to improve facilities for
Nature Watch, with Ron Freethy FOLLOWING the breeding season, birds lose their splendidly colourful plumage as their feathers wear out. They have to undergo the equivalent of a car's major service and worn out parts have to be replaced. The process of
I WAS walking my dog near Higher Croft Wood on Sunday, July 6, just a few yards from Roman Road, Blackburn, and well clear of any trees of buildings when, about 6.25pm, I heard a very loud noise, like a jet engine at full power. The sound seemed to be
I HAVE had the pleasure of helping with collections and deliveries of all kinds of furniture for the charity Blackburn Churches Action Furniture Store. I was amazed at people's generosity and kindness to help some very poor and needy people, living in
MEMBERS of a mountain rescue team in Clitheroe are scaling the heights after a six-figure cash windfall from the National Lottery. Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue has been given £171,000 to revamp its Dunsop Bridge premises. The cottage acts as a base
DIABETIC Edith Darwin was furious when she received a letter cancelling her imminent appointment with a specialist at Burnley General Hospital - and telling her to come back next year! It says registered blind Mrs Darwin, 69, should turn up at the out-patients
CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown is the 'Shane Warne' of politics, accounting to a leading local accountant. Jeremy Stirrup of PM&M warned that the 'spin' the chancellor had used in his budget calculations would cripple industry and hit future generations
