PEOPLE who watch TV without a valid licence are targets in a new campaign. Since TV Licensing's Target Zero campaign, 322 Blackburn residents have been caught out. Mark Auslebrook, TV Licensing Northern Region, said: "The foolish few who persist in evading
A COUNTRYSIDE-lover has launched a one-man challenge to the council and environmentalists to make a park safe before they make it pretty. David Johnson walks his dog in Victoria Park, Haslingden, every day and is appalled by its condition, despite work
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent has made another new 'signing' to replace departed phsyio Paul Lake. Former Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers player Nicky Reid has joined the Clarets to form half of a new two-man medical team. Ternent is re-structuring his
East Lancs MC/CFS Support Group meet Wilpshire Methodist Church, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Osteopathy talk. "Run For Your Wife!" Empire Theatre, Bacup, 7.30pm. Accrington Camera Club meet Rishton Prime Centre, 7.45pm. Jack Straw MP Advice Surgery, 4pm-5pm, Mill
NEXT week, 15-year-old British champion Ken Masser will be leaving for a three week tour with the British Orienteering Federation. On July 17, he flies to Norway for a fortnight training and competing with an under 18 squad. On his return on July 31 he
THE 1999 10-mile Championship of the North Lancashire Road Club attracted a good entry on the Clitheroe-based course and both the men's and the ladies sections resulted in very close finishes. There were only three seconds separating first and second
THE mid-season update of the Kirkby Track League competition which is being held each Wednesday evening during the summer months, is showing that our local Blackburn and District CTC contingent are more than holding their own against some tough opposition
POOL: THE Fox and Hounds, Ewood, are in search of SEVENTH heaven. For the kings of pub pool retained their status as Thwaites' Champions of Champions twice over as BOTH pool teams enjoyed success in this year's competition. But that should come as no
MICHAEL Green, on holiday from college in the USA, ran the 10,000m for Blackburn Harriers in the Northern Men's Knockout. He lapped the entire field, recording a very rapid 31.37, confirming excellent form which has seen him reduce his PB for 5,000m to
PLEASINGTON professional Ged Furey led East Lancashire's Open Championship challenge with a one-under par total at Ormskirk this week. But the area's three survivors from the regional qualifying stage will start all-square again when they make their final
IT CANNOT be disputed that the police cannot be everywhere at once and, so, must deal with their workload according to priorities. Even so, is there not a disturbing and telling contrast in the situation we report tonight - when we find Lancashire Constabulary
ON behalf of the Bacup Christian Aid Committee, I thank all who contributed to this year's total of £2,400 and to all the collectors who gave their time so freely. ISOBEL TAYLOR (Mrs), Christ Church Street, Bacup. Converted for the new archive on 14 July
SO the MP for Pendle, Gordon Prentice, considers car theft petty crime (LET, July 2). If he had ever had his car stolen, I think he would change his mind. As for the people who complained about the police helicopter keeping them awake, I can only say
THE physical education department at Fearns High School is committed to providing all pupils with the best possible movement education. This ethos is reflected in the range and quality of teaching within the normal school timetable. After school this
LANCASHIRE will play Yorkshire in the NatWest Trophy quarter finals at Old Trafford on July 28. That was the almost predictable result of this morning's draw at Lord's, with the old Roses rivals paired together for the umpteenth time in recent Cup competitions
AFTER reading the reply from Roy Davies (Letters, July 1), regarding my condemnation of his degrading comments about Darwen's Petticoat Lane Market, it would appear that I have rattled his cage somewhat. His half-hearted attempt at an apology seems to
IN THE first 20 minutes of the game, Queens Park tore their opponents apart with a display that made a mockery of Mal United's pre-match boast: "We'll beat them even if we are a man short." Boastful claims have a habit of slapping you in the face and
I FEEL truly sorry for the 90 per cent of Northern Ireland people who don't belong to Loyalist or Republican terrorist organisations and only want to live in peace. But did anyone seriously expect the Unionists to honour the Good Friday agreement? The
I TRUST that if and when all council-owned properties in Blackburn and Darwen are disposed of that the director of housing and his staff will not be allowed to carry on working in other council departments following their total failure to collect rent
CHEFS of the future created their very own culinary delights to spice up the humble pastry. And Charlotte Holden, a pupil at Walshaw High School, Burnley, tickled the judges tastebuds to win first prize in Holland's Pies' Pastry Challenge with her chilli
RESULTS of a survey into the impact of a planned multi-million pound Tesco superstore in Burnley could be known within a fortnight. The supermarket chain is hoping to develop a site off Centenary Way and the survey is being carried out by town planners
BRIAN Kidd is aiming to stop the flow of talent out of Ewood Park as a vital part of his rebuilding of Blackburn Rovers. Like everyone else, Kidd has seen a steady procession of star players quitting Rovers ever since the championship success of 1995.
A COUPLE who found drugs they thought were Ecstasy tablets claim police were too busy to investigate but asked: "Could you go back and see if there are any more?" Daniel Holden and his girlfriend, Lynn Charnley, of Aspen Fold, Oswaldtwistle, were out
SHARES in bed and furniture giant Silentnight are looking cheap, according to a stockbroker. In its latest review of North West firms, Henry Cooke Lumsden rates shares in the Salterforth-based group as worth buying. It says the price the firm has negotiated
A FORMER high-flying businessman is taking over at the helm of Blackburn Partnership. Peter Sharman will become chairman at the organisation which promotes private and public sector partnership and is personally backed by Prince Charles. The former head
A SUPPORT centre which helps Pendle women bid for jobs and careers has helped its 1,000th customer. Shanaz Akhtar, of Nelson, has been helped by the Every Opportunity Centre for Women to set up her own business in holistic therapies including reflexology
THE dying wish of terminally ill John Arthur Pickering was to marry his partner of ten years, Glenys Cardwell. The wedding took place on a ward at Burnley General Hospital yesterday. . With them were their two sons, Thomas, seven, and Ryan, six, other
THE Rossendale Road Club have organised their annual day of closed circuit road races on the Salt Ayre bespoke circuit at Lancaster this Sunday. There is still time to enter as entries on the line will be taken with all categories of riders except for
A 33-YEAR-OLD man found at his home in Blackburn Road, Darwen, yesterday is believed to have been dead for up to a week. Mark McLennan was discovered by police and paramedics who forced entry to the flat after a friend saw him through a window. Inspector
HOSPITAL waiting lists in Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley have been reduced, but risen in Burnley. Latest figures for Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Healthcare NHS Trust show that at the end of May there were 5,170 people waiting for treatment
HUNDREDS of drivers will be breath tested on roads across Lancashire next month as part of a high profile clampdown. The police are set announce a massive crackdown on drink driving which will include roadside checkpoints. Similar campaigns have already
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent chose the backdrop of Hurstwood Reservoir to provide his players with a picturesque change of scene for the start of pre-season training this week. Not that his players had the chance to enjoy the view as they eased into their
CHILDREN in Blackburn and Darwen look set to be offered the chance to shoot to the top of class in new summer schools for gifted and talented pupils. The Government has selected the council to set up two schools out of the 40 which will be created nationwide
A BUS inspector said she feared for her life as she was driven through a crowd of shouting picket-line protesters moments before Frank Dean was crushed to death. Mrs Beatrice Symons, a passenger on the double decker bus that crushed Mr Dean against a
BRIAN Kidd is aiming to stop the flow of talent out of Ewood Park as a vital part of his rebuilding of Blackburn Rovers. Like everyone else, Kidd has seen a steady procession of star players quitting Rovers ever since the championship success of 1995.
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has warned the Government that it must provide extra cash to help the NHS in East Lancashire through the winter. The Tory MP and local health chiefs have become increasingly concerned that the Government does not intend to
A PASSER-BY today told how he risked his own life to try to save a teenager whose canoe had capsized in a reservoir. Tragically, Mark Boardman could not find Graham Lambert in the deep, murky waters of Spade Mill Reservoir, Longridge, and police recovered
Valerie Cowan surfs the net A WEBSITE designed by a lecturer at Blackburn College has won an award from the online version of a Belgian newspaper. Le Soir chose Chris Jenkins' site as its "Site of the Day". Chris's site is written entirely in French -
DAVID Boon has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Dav Whatmore as the Lancashire coach. Boon completes his three-year contract as player-coach of Durham this season and is a good friend of Lancashire chairman Jack Simmons, a former team mate
A ROLLER coaster which left more than 30 people injured was out of service for more than an hour shortly before the accident, it was revealed. More than 30 people - including three men and a woman from East Lancashire - were treated in hospital after
THE hiss of steam was heard in Blackburn as the town's railway station returned briefly to a golden age of travel. Scores of enthusiasts turned out to watch 'Bahamas', a recently restored Jubilee class loco in original British Railways green livery, pull
THE Cleveleys Road Club promoted an innovative two-day time trial at the weekend when they held a 10-mile event on Saturday on a sporting course in the Fylde and a more traditional 25-mile event on Sunday morning on the well-used Garstang course with
EVEN if, as grimly seems to be the case, the kidnapping of Blackburn student Paul Wells by separatist terrorists in Kashmir four years ago has resulted in his murder, it is no reason now for the quest for the truth to be eased. And our government is quite
THE lure of a top local tournament proved to be too much for golf-mad Chris Newsham - even though he was on his honeymoon! Chris was back home from America to tie the knot with his bride Sandi but he still managed to find time to compete in the Wilpshire
YOUNG runners got the chance to take part in Rossendale Harriers' first ever junior fell race on a day when veteran runner Paul Sanderson competed in his 31st consecutive run. For while junior athletes raced in the inaugural under 16s, 14s and 12s sections
GREAT Harwood Town are one of 24 clubs whose entry for next season's FA Cup has not been accepted. Showground chairman Bill Holden said the reason was that the club had failed to attend a disciplinary hearing in London, following an appeal by Marine over
DARWENER Brian Cole finished a close second to veteran Steve Oldfield at Aggies Staircase, a four mile fell race which climbs Darwen Hill three times. Both men have enjoyed success on this hill before, Steve from Bradford and Airedale having placed second
IT was with a great deal of interest that I read the remarks of County Councillor Richard Toon (Letters, July 2), in which he suggested that Hyndburn councillor Adrian Shurmer has no interest in reducing tragedy and suffering from road accidents. Coun
LAST minute negotiations saved Burnley's historic pot fair from being cancelled because of the market car stack demolition. The fair is a traditional part of wakes weeks celebrations and stall holders have been coming to the town for decades. Usually,
A BURNLEY health watchdog has won national backing for its demand for a leash to be kept on bureaucratic spending by new care groups. The local Community Health Council fears the cost of setting up and running primary care groups - partnerships of GPs
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent has made another new 'signing' to replace departed phsyio Paul Lake. Former Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers player Nicky Reid has joined the Clarets to form half of a new two-man medical team. Ternent is re-structuring his
A COUPLE who found drugs they thought were Ecstasy tablets claim police were too busy to investigate, but asked: "Could you go back and see if there are any more?" Daniel Holden and his girlfriend Lynn Charnley, of Aspen Fold, Oswaldtwistle, were walking
A RESTAURATEUR is warning that the much-hyped millennium eve will turn into a damp squib unless pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants follow his lead and slash their prices. Ray Peake, owner of the popular Callum's Bistro, in Accrington, says that money talks
FORMER QEGS pupil Richard Hulyer has been appointed a board director at Christie & Co, the Manchester-based surveyors, valuers and agents. Richard, who lives in Langho, joined the firm in 1994 and was promoted to associate director in 1997. Converted
Food News, with Amanda Killelea EAST Lancashire is home to a growing band of dedicated specialist food and drink producers and sellers. Traditional and innovative methods are used to produce an extensive and mouthwatering range of speciality foods. And
SOLICITOR Ebrahim Foolat has made history by becoming the first Asian Muslim partner at a law firm in East Lancashire. Ramsbottom and Co have expanded the partnership to five through the appointment of 34-year-old Mr Foolat who has worked for the practice
THE League of Veteran Racing Cyclists Thursday evening road race was held in fine summer weather conditions, and in the main event, covering riders from the age of 40 to 59, the first rider across the line after three laps of the 11-mile Bashall circuit
THE dying wish of terminally ill John Arthur Pickering was to marry his partner of ten years, Glenys Cardwell. The wedding took place on a ward at Burnley General Hospital yesterday. . With them were their two sons, Thomas, seven, and Ryan, six, other
