LET the sun shine on Saturday for the big showdown in the Bolton Association. Atherton leap-frogged Golborne to secure second place at the weekend - and the derby rivals face each other in just two days in a game which could decide the title. Golborne
THEY'RE off and running in the Leigh & District Amateur Football League. Champions Royal Oak began with a thumping 6-2 win at Astley Villa while Leigh Avenue won 2-1 against newcomers Leigh Three Crowns. Leigh Sportsmen maintained their 100% win record
A SUPERGROUP of world-famous rhythm and blues stars look set to make this weekend's 10th Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne the best yet. The festival starts tonight and the action on the International Stage in Colne Municipal Hall is kicked
A NEW retail park in Blackburn will open for business on Bank Holiday Monday with two of the seven units on the site still unoccupied. The Wickes Home Improvement Centre at the Towns Moor Retail Park, between Bolton Road and Russell Street, will open
ALAN LORD was "sent off" as Atherton Colls crashed out of the FA Cup. The manager saw red five minutes from the break when, after comments he made to a linesman, the referee ordered him off. Lord was furious after the 2-1 home defeat by Ramsbottom. "They
A HOLIDAY break ended on a sour note for a Rossendale man and his family when thieves stole a borrowed caravan just hours before he was due to return it to his friend. Michael Higham only borrowed the 14ft Mardon tourer because his own caravan was badly
A MOTORIST who died in a head-on smash at an accident blackspot may have caused the crash by trying to light a cigarette, an inquest heard. Former shopkeeper and mill worker Jean Barnes was killed in a smash with another car on May 21, when the car she
A Bury woman who has dedicated her life to helping others made the ultimate commitment last month when she took her final vows as a Maryknoll Missioner in Guatemala. Sister Dee Marie Smith has been living in the remote Guatemala region for the last six
AN overjoyed mum cuddled her baby daughter today as she described how the tiny tot came back from the brink of death after stopping breathing in a health centre. Only the quick actions of trainee nurse practitioner Sister Carole Phillips and GPs saved
ANGRY relatives of a patient who died in the care of Mr Baumber are calling for a radical change in the "closed-ranks" culture of the NHS. Elton pensioner, Mrs Irene Roby, died two days after a routine gall bladder operation last March. Her son Lee and
CONTROVERSY reigned at the North West Lancashire Women's Cricket League Cup Final between Fulwood and Broughton Ladies' Cricket Club against Littleborough at Bamford. F&B finished the game one run behind Littleborough's impressive score - but only
Division Two: Burnley v Stoke City - Pete Oliver's match preview GARY Megson has been handed the task of guiding Stoke City through troubled waters. Megson replaced Brian Little in the summer after the former Aston Villa boss left after just one season
Division One: Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers - Peter White's match preview THERE will be a familiar name in the Norwich line-up at Carrow Road tomorrow - Dalglish! And former Newcastle striker Paul will be keen to help the Canaries claim their first
A GRIEVING widower whose wife died of cancer says the report in to the surgeon who dismissed his wife as a "silly woman" comes too late. Three days before the fifth anniversary of his wife's death, father-of-two Doug Allen said although he welcomed the
THIS is the photograph of nine-year-old Ashley Tunstall which no one who witnessed his horror fall at St George's Shopping Centre expected to see. Ashley suffered just a bump to his head and had to have his wrist reset after falling 25ft from a balcony
VIOLENT crime and assaults in Lancashire have soared over the last year, according to official statistics. The annual report published by Chief Constable Pauline Clare shows violent attacks rose from just over 3,700 in 1997-98 to 10,145 in 1998-99. Home
GREATER Manchester Police (GMP) have launched a new offensive in the fight against racism. The crackdown against all forms of discrimination is aimed at providing a major push to the work of the force in ensuring people from ethnic and other minority
PRESTON pulled clear of the foot of the league after participating in a pulsating encounter against Kindly, winning by just three runs. Kindly found themselves with a batting order of 10 after Paul Fearnyough was called into work during the Preston innings
POLICE and council chiefs have joined forces to criticise the Lancashire Evening Telegraph over its coverage of drink-driving campaigns. Chief Constable Pauline Clare expressed concern at the way the LET reported on this summer's drink-drive clampdown
EWOOD skipper Jason Wilcox spoke up on behalf of his Blackburn Rovers team-mates today and told worried fans - We're all backing Brian Kidd and we'll get it right. Wilcox, acknowledging the wholesale criticism in the wake of last Saturday's stunning defeat
AN angry parish priest who has seen his church targeted by young vandals has delivered a stern sermon to their parents. Father Derek Hailes, who has witnessed a 10-week campaign of vandalism at Holy Trinity RC Church in Spring Street, Bury, has demanded
A SINGER from Bury claims she is being blocked from working in North-west pubs and clubs by agents who discriminate against her blindness. And she claims she is being turned down because they don't want her guide dog on the premises and fear audiences
Fair, Corporation Park, Blackburn. 80s Generation Club Night, King George's Hall, Blackburn, 9pm. Guide Club's 100th Birthday Celebration - Carol Lee (vocalist), Guide Club, School Lane. Model Exhibition, Barley Village Hall, 12 noon-5pm. Kittens Playgroup
BREWERIANA is going great guns according to a little message received this week. That rather unwieldy title is, apparently, given to the hobby of collecting all manner of bits and pieces to be found in the brewing and pub and club trade. Philip Gormley
MY wife and I write most strongly in respect to the most honourable Col. Arthur Lloyd from Bowerham's letter of August 15, part of which flippantly, even jokingly, denigrates people who have slept on the streets. How dare this man call himself Colonel
WELL and truly up to the "mark" - that's the pioneering Pinfold Lane Centre in Whitefield. Staff and management are celebrating the re-awarding of the coveted Government Charter Mark which recognises excellence in public service. Not only had the centre
DOES a one-and-a-half-ton glass table, manufactured by Pilkington Brothers more than half a century ago, still represent something of a world record? That's the question which pops to mind after reader Ken Melling dug out an old works magazine containing
THREE Bury firefighters are to blaze a trail in Australia in a championship competition. Assistant Divisional Officer Martin Ward and firemen Tom Hague and Austin Holden together with two other firemen from Greater Manchester County Fire Service - the
AFTER reading the letter from Col Lloyd I felt I had to put pen to paper due to the comments he made about "the assorted tramps, dossers, wastrels, beggars, general ne'er do wells and anti-social elements" as he called them. Just because a person has
"LESSONS must be learnt" stressed health bosses following a massive hospital inquiry into a shamed Bury surgeon. Fifty-six-year-old Mr David Baumber (pictured) - who died of cancer earlier this year - became the subject of the inquiry, launched after
IT WOULD appear that we have a band of vigilantes living in the Slyne Road area of Skerton who have nothing better to do that watch dog walkers and monitor their every step. I refer in particular to the two vehicles driving along Slyne Road at approximately
A COLLECTIVE sigh of relief may have been heard yesterday when pupils received their GCSE results. Although there was lots to celebrate for many, there were undoubtedly some disappointments. However, those unlucky pupils can always do re-sits at college
PUPILS of St. Thomas' School have officially opened a new play area in Bedford. Bedford has been undergoing a renewal programme over the last three years and the play area is the latest addition to the scheme. The Bedford Steering Group have been pushing
THERE are people in this town who get things done and then there are those who moan about what has not been done for them. The only time we hear from The Rock traders, they are moaning! They would do better to put some of their time, energy and money
FURTHER to the furore about the fair (Your Letters, Aug 20), I wish to add my voice. I do hope that wherever the fair is sited it will be satisfactory to the majority. The personal remarks made about Mrs Yvonne Wright, by Ron and Kate Eccles (Your Letters
THE body of a homeless man, known locally as Dave, has been found in Preston's Peace Garden. The body was found in bushes opposite the Flax and Firkin in Lune Street - a regular hang out for vagrants and drinkers. Police believe Dave was in his early
WIGAN Council has commissioned a major opinion survey to find out what local residents think about their council. A sample of 1,000 residents - large enough to be statistically accurate - will be asked their opinions on a wide variety of topics. Leading
OUTLINE plans for a massive building project at the Royal Preston Hospital are due to go before Preston Borough Council today (Thursday). Included in the plans is a two or three storey maternity ward, a single storey education and training centre, a single
PLEASE can any Citizen readers help me trace my uncle Richard Charles Brock, who will be in his eighties by now. I lost contact with uncle Dick in 1952 when I left to do my National Service, he was a blacksmith by trade, but following his war service
AID for earthquake victims is on its way from locals with friends in disaster-hit Turkey. Astley and Tyldesley Miners Welfare holiday club members, who have struck a close bond with Turks on regular visits, want to do everything they can to help. And
I WRITE as the president of the Bury Chamber of Trade, an organisation that represents many retailers in the town, with regard to the siting of the fair on The Rock. I would welcome the opportunity to advise all interested parties - whether shoppers or
BLONDES definitely had more fun on a special night out at London's trendy restaurant The Ivy. And blonde single mum Sharon Balmer, 27, from Preston, was there to mingled with fair-haired stars of the small screen. The evening was part of an all-expenses
ANGRY residents on a Preston estate have slammed council bosses for letting a popular park turn into a muggers' paradise by refusing to cut back trees. Locals say that trees, bushes and shrubs around the Smiths Recreation ground in Frenchwood have turned
A WEEKLY lottery is being set up by a Preston group to save lives throughout the North West. Flight For Life will start on October 5 to raise money for the region's air ambulance currently based at Blackpool Airport. Members will pay £1 a week to be entered
LANCASHIRE has become a target for cowboy builders and workmen, who are short-changing hundreds of people. According to Lancashire County Council's trading standards department, the rogue workmen have been offering to carry out a variety of work including
A SINGLE goal separated the teams in this dour encounter last night when the referee was busier than either goalkeeper. The breakthrough came on 40 minutes when Barry White found himself in the penalty area with his back to goal. Unable to turn he laid
WHEN your boss invites you for a party at their house most people get treated a few drinks and maybe a buffet. But staff at Preston's newest gym have been told to expect a bit more when they go round to their big cheese's house - for their chief is Richard
WAS it our friendly local bobbies who were out in numbers on Tuesday morning or had Darth Vader dispatched an invasion force to take over Morecambe? Take a good look at this week's front page pictures and you've got to admit that it's hardly Dixon of
PRESTON'S continuing A-board row could soon be resolved - thanks to an idea trialled across the Pennines. Liberal Democrat Bill Chadwick is calling for signs to be erected in all Preston's streets, informing shoppers of nearby trade. He says the idea,
LEYLANDERS are finally going to get the chance to air their views on the mammoth town centre redevelopment. Dozens of residents have expressed concern over the Towngate development to South Ribble Borough Council and MP David Borrow. The scheme involves
PETER Martin maintained his purple patch to earn Lancashire vital bonus points at Worcester. The 30-year-old Lancashire seamer produced an impressive analysis of 24-8-52-5 to increase his haul of championship victims to 36 with three matches left. Twenty
LOCAL businesses are warning customers that the latest fuel increase will be passed on to them. The price hike could raise the price of diesel and petrol by up to 20 pence a gallon, or 4.4p a litre. And taxi drivers, bus companies and haulage bosses are
A £20,000 reward is being offered in connection with the armed raid on Leyland's Bent Lane sub post office. The reward has been put up by Post Office Counters and the Federation of Sub Postmasters and will be paid out on the arrest and conviction of the
BLACKBURN'S Jason Lobo bowed out of the World Athletics Championships in Seville last night - but immediately set his sights on the Sydney Olympics. Lobo finished fifth in heat six of the 800m first round - tying up after looking well-placed at 600m.
RED Rose Magic 999 DJs are putting their money where their mouths are - and backing our Divine Light Appeal to light up a piece of Preston's history. Led by DJ Craig Beck, pictured (right) with Briane Moore, the station's Magic 999 jocks are putting their
SURELY the reason why K. Sowerbutts (Letters, August 20) has never seen a fox is because he spends his entire life writing to your paper! KEITH REYNOLDS, Hindle Street, Darwen. Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting
A WOMAN who was made redundant by Preston North End, just three days after burying her father, has been awarded thousands of pounds after an industrial tribunal found she had been unfairly dismissed. Pat Elliott, pictured, had been PNE's assistant club
BLACKPOOL Rangers are kicking off the new season in style after at last finding a kit sponsor. The current U10s team have previously got by with second-hand strips, but this year they look their very best after Magnum Finance of Poulton stepped into the
RESULTS of the quarter final knockout cup matches in the Lytham St Annes Darts and Dominoes Summer League: Ansdell Institute 10, Sports Club Bar 14; Lytham Catholic 12, British Legion 14; Lytham Leisure 6, Lytham Ex Service 18. Semi-final knockout cup
A TEENAGE fishing fanatic - who is recovering from chemotherapy treatment for leukaemia - was devastated when heartless thieves stole his fishing tackle. But now he's smiling again thanks to the goldenhearted bunch down at a local taxi firm. Cabbies with
THINGS must be ticking over quite nicely at Bloomfield Road - not one Blackpool supporter has a grievance they want addressing by chairman Karl Oyston. Despite an appeal for questions to put to Mr Oyston, the Citizen has received just one, not that you'll
I HAVE never found it necessary to buy a national newspaper - daily or Sunday - relying solely on television and the Lancashire Evening Telegraph to provide a selection of national and international news items. However, numerous readers of a mature generation
THERE is no way that I can possibly begin to put into words the pain and distress your comment (LET, August 20) caused the residents (Jack Straw's constituents) of Ewood caravan site in Blackburn. I wish to know what known crime has been committed recently
LAST weekend's Devil's own Classic Rally saw Morecambe's David Marsden and Mike Garstang in a Cortina GT take second place behind the MGB Tourer of Keith Woodburn and John Thornley. Former MCC Chairman Fred Bent took Frank Davies to a place in the top
ALLAN Donald's autobiography, White Lightning, is appropriately titled, as he is one of the modern breed of fast bowlers who can register speeds of over 90 miles per hour on a regular basis. But in his early days he writes that he had "no idea if I had
MOTORCYCLE racer Karl Moss from Dolphinholme arrived on the Isle of Man this week for the Manx Grand Prix and proceeded to blow away his previous best lap of 105 mph average with a blistering time of 110.40 mph average on what is basically a stock Suzuki
A HIGH school bidding for language college status is appealing for cash donations to help raise £50,000 by October 8. Habergham High School, Burnley, is hoping to give a higher profile to language learning, including widening the range of languages taught
A GREAT performance on Tuesday night but, let me assure you, none of us are getting too carried away here at City. We need another three or four players and I hope I will have another player on the books for you by this Saturday's home match against Frickley
LANCASTER Town Hall clock is in the running for a complete face-lift in time for the new millennium. Lancaster City Council has become one of ten councils from across the country to go forward to the final stage of the Rotary Watches' Changing Face competition
POLICE were appalled when they saw the savagery and viciousness of an attack on a man near Burnley bus station. A closed circuit security video shows the victim being attacked by three men who police say used his head like a football. The 35-year-old
IT'S the sexiest of brand new sports in the world - and this Morecambe lad is the new European champion. Kent James, 17 of Morecambe, beat competition from across the continent in six stages of of the brand new water sport of waterboarding. Contestants
SAINTS Academy side will meet Widnes at Knowsley Road on Bank Holiday Monday, kick-off 10am. Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
TEACHER Paul Kabrna has become something of a TV celebrity in his school and he's not yet appeared on screen! Boys at Burnley's Barden High School are buzzing with the news that 'sir' is going to appear on TV. Mr Kabrna is a founder member of Craven &
A POISONOUS fish attacked a young girl at Throbsaw Point in Heysham this week. Kayleigh Beswick, 12, was airlifted to safety with her two friends after they were spotted trapped at Throbsaw Point below the ruins of St Patrick's Chapel. As lifeboat crew
BRITISH Transport Police have announced that no train service will operate between St. Helens Central and Wigan on Sunday, September 5, when Saints meet the Warriors in the final game at Central Park. A bus service will run from Shaw Street to St Helens
BRAVE Blackpool woman Barbara Page got a bird's eye view of the town this week as she abseiled down The Big One to raise funds for the RNLI. The 69-year-old chairman of the Fylde & District Federation of Townswomen's Guilds took up the challenge as
RAINFORD snatched defeat from the jaws of victory against Burscough on Saturday. And although they dominated from start to finish, it severely dented their title hopes. Batting first, Rainford openers Dalrymple and Harrison made a predictably brisk start
ST ANNES lost their third match of the season after scoring 232-5 when current Vaux Northern League champions Netherfield beat them on Saturday (Aug 21) at Vernon Road, with 234-5. They now trail Darwen by nine points. Put in to bat, Adrian Darlington
AS big surprises go, this one's huge. Proving big is beautiful, Roly Poly Mo Moreland and husband Roy got an extra special ruby wedding anniversary surprise when the Cheerful Sparrows - a charity which helps the poor and needy across the Fylde - helped
A FORMER army lieutenant on the run for driving offences embarked on an £8,400 deception and theft spree - but returned to Morecambe to give himself up. Preston Crown Court heard that a warrant for Andrew Chadwick's arrest had been outstanding since June
GRANGE Park Golf Club enjoyed an inspired weekend. On Friday they pipped Blundell's Hill to make it a hat-trick of titles in the Jubilee League. And on they Sunday beat the best of Leasowe and Wallasey to take the Triangular Trophy. Grange Park went into
WHY has the Government sanctioned new trials of GM crops? Who needs them? GM crops or not, the earth will not be able to sustain a population of an infinite number. GM crops were never intended to feed more people, but as a means of cornering the market
A TEAM of Lancashire firefighters have spoken frankly about their experiences in Turkey as they desperately sought to find survivors of last week's tragic earthquake The six-strong search and rescue team, including Reg Tassiker from Blackpool, arrived
DAWN drugs raids continued throughout Morecambe yesterday (Wednesday) netting another 18 arrests during "Operation Herring." The total number of arrests this week was more than 40 after the first raids on Tuesday at addresses mainly in the West End. The
YOU can now contact the Star Sports Desk by e-mail. The address is: rwinstan@lancashire.newsquest.co.uk. Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
Chester-Le-Street 1 St Helens Town 3 TOWN did St Helens proud at the pre-liminary stage of the AXA-sponsored FA Cup in County Durham on Saturday. The win sets up a TV date for the locals as Sky TV's 'Road to Wembley' will feature St Helens v Pickering
IT'S time to get ready for action. St Helens Hockey Club begin training for the new season at Ruskin Drive on Wednesday, September 1. Women's training is from 7.15 to 8.15 and men's from 8.15-9.15. For further information contact Mark Alcock on 20498
FYLDE Rugby Union Club hopes it has hooked a lifesaving supermarket deal to convert its £450,000 debt into profit. At a meeting of 100 members on Monday night (August 23), 91 voted in favour of accepting an offer from EH Booth, the Preston-based foodstore
AT LEAST two families will not be sending their children to school when the new academic year starts next week. They will not allow them to attend Skerton High School. The parents are upset that their children were placed at the school despite the fact
THE police bomb disposal unit were called Middleton Sands when a smoke mortar bomb was discovered at the weekend. Police cordoned the whole area off before eventually taking the bomb away to be made safe. The alarm was raised at 12.20pm on Sunday. Converted
RADCLIFFE Borough supremo Bernard Manning is spearheading an ambitious consortium bidding to take charge of Oldham Athletic. Mr Manning (38) stressed that a group of "four or five" wealthy local businessmen were still finalising their offer for the club
AN Atherton nursery has received top marks from Government education inspectors. Atherton Pre-School Daycare, based at the Central Methodist Church Hall, which accommodates 68 children between two and five years old, was praised in every department by
Morecambe 3 Hereford 2 THE first half of this match was what football is supposed to be all about - pure entertainment. Four of the five goals in ten minutes, new signing Phil Eastwood a hat-trick hero, and Morecambe ahead at the end of it - no wonder
BLACKPOOL Pleasure Beach's bid to take over the loss-making Sandcastle leisure complex is worth pursuing, says the council's leader. Coun Ivan Taylor, who heard Pleasure Beach boss Geoffrey Thompson's ideas for developing "an upmarket attraction" on the
MOST pubs in the area will be staying open for New Year's Eve according to chairman of the Lancaster Victuallers' Association Jack Lennon. The pub licensee's trade paper, The Publican, published a national survey which stated that most pubs will not be
A 150 year wait is nearly over for Golborne churchgoers. When the Parish Church was built in 1849 a north aisle section originally planned was left out. But parishioners always envisaged they'd get their extension and that dream has come true albeit a
EGIL Ostenstad believes Blackburn Rovers just need to strike it lucky as they head for Norwich tomorrow, struggling to find their feet in the First Division. The Norwegian international, whose debut against Barnsley ended in frustration and disappointment
WITH a dad who is a disc jockey, it was no surprise when Lee Gueller also became a jock. Dad Ivor is still going strong at the age of 48 around the clubs and as a mobile DJ in Greater Manchester. Prestwich-based 18-year-old Lee has just started out in
THE Millennium Season will be extra-special for Leigh company St Joseph's Players . . . a Year of Golden Greats! Year 2000 begins with the big annual pantomime 'Sleeping Beauty'. "It will be an out-of-this-world show," promised writer/director Doreen
CITIZEN readers have almost solved the mystery of a statue missing for more than ten years. We revealed last week how the Supporters Of Ashton Gardens were eager to track down the former fountain figurehead for a new rose garden they were planning in
PAUL Covell has been appointed sales director at Rawtenstall-based First Business Support. Paul, 46, joins husband and wife owners of the firm John and Yvonne Malley on the board. First Business Support offers companies specialist help with matters like
NORTH End face the mouthwatering prospect of Premiership opposition after playing their most magnificent game in years against Wrexham in the Worthington Cup. Yet, only a magnificent save from Tepi Moilanen beating out a fierce angled shot from Ian Stevens
A QUARRYING firm is breaking rules laid down by planning chiefs - and its site near Accrington could be closed down if it does not step into line, the county council warned today. Work is taking place during weekends at a slate quarry near Mitchell's
RETIRED community bobby Joe Riley is a welcome addition to Victim Support's fund-raising team. Joe pounded the beat in Platt Bridge and spent a lot of his free time raising funds during his near 30 years as a policeman. Now he is a volunteer fund-raiser
LYTHAM'S 70-year-old jetty could be raised to new heights with a £190,000 rejuvenation project. Fylde Council has put together a package of partners to help raise, restore and widen the jetty as a leisure amenity, their main hopes hanging on a bid for
THE Youth Hostel Association want to open a hostel in Lancaster. The association approached Lancaster City Council months ago to ask if there were any sites suitable for a hostel. One potential site the council are considering offering the YHA is the
BETTER lighting and paving would help reassure pensioners living near to where an elderly woman was attacked. Ronnie Eaves, of Ley Crescent, Blackmoor claims his neighbours risk injury because of poor street lighting and poorly surfaced footpaths. Mr
Wright On! - a wry look at life, with Shelley Wright Dear all, I'm more than a week into my annual fortnight away and in true holiday tradition I thought I would drop you a line. I hope this postcard finds you well and has not been censored by the postman
BLACKPOOL'S Paul Carpenter has pocketed £750 by coming second in the Hamlet American Pool Championship held in Sheffield. Paul, of Leicester Road, was one of 68 non-professional players who competed in the championship on Saturday after winning the regional
LEIGH hairdresser Tracey Mason is thrilled by the success of a new book written about her amazing grandmother, Winifred Cowell. The former professional singer, and her daughter Jenna, 13, of Chestnut Drive - who have lived in the town for eight years
WEDDING bells are still ringing in the ears of two Thornton residents - even after 68 years of marriage. For Albert and Mary Beesley, both 91, celebrate their latest wedding anniversary on Sunday (August 29) and say they couldn't be happier. The loving
MANUFACTURERS are expecting output to climb strongly during the rest of the year, according to a survey released today. The Confederation of British Industry's monthly industrial trends survey showed 30 per of firms in the sector which dominates East
ARMOURED police searching for suspect criminals at properties in Morecambe mistakenly forced their way into the homes of two terrified pensioners this week. A 67-year-old, partially-sighted woman and her disabled neighbour were left in a state of shock
MORECAMBE'S MP Geraldine Smith is to meet with the Dukes to discuss how the Lancaster-based theatre company can strengthen its profile in the resort. Following a highly successful promenade season, the Dukes are hoping to increase their appeal further
AFTER 24 weeks of hard work and training, Morecambe may be about to witness the birth of at least five new businesses. The budding entrepreneurs have been trained and assisted by the resort's BEST Business Centre. Robert Harris, project leader, says "
ST HELENS Camera Club will be presenting 'A Night of Wild Life' with wildlife photographer Andy Rouse on Saturday, September 18, at the Royal Naval Association Club in Volunteer Street. Andy, who was been awarded the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year
DEVASTATED Caren Livesey spoke to her boyfriend by phone just three hours before he plunged to his death with a work colleague from an eighth-floor hotel window. Daniel Howarth-Hynes and Graeme Lynch, both 22, plummeted 100 feet at about 6.30am on Saturday
A WOMAN who was awarded £450,000 following a botched operation has been jailed for 12 months. Patricia McCarthy, 34, claimed the operation - which resulted in brain damage - had left her with criminal tendencies. McCarthy and 37 year old Phillip Murphy
A COURSE giving an insight into the history of St Helens will be run from the Local History and Archives department from next month. Introduction to Sources for Local History highlights the various sources of documentary evidence available for studying
HISTORIANS with a knowledge of the past are being asked to help trade unionists prepare for the future. Organisers of a Millennium walk to mark the achievements of Britain's working communities want information surrounding the Peterloo Massacre. Bury
LEIGH have denied reports that chairman Mick Higgins has quit Hilton Park. Rumours were circulating the town at the weekend about a surprise split. And they gathered pace when Higgins failed to attend Sunday's crucial game at Keighley. On Monday the club
BURY is the venue for a major North West conference on environmental protection in the construction industry. Delegates from all over the region are expected to attend the event at Bury FC on Monday, September 13. Hosting the conference is the Business
A WEALTHY businessman is offering a £500 reward after more than £6,000 worth of valuables were stolen from his room in the Imperial Hotel. Blackpool-born Kevin Swales, 47, booked into the promenade hotel from May 5-11, for a birthday break to visit family
THE Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN), a registered charity run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities, is looking for a volunteer to help maintain its wheelchairs. As part of its services, the St Helens-based charity provides
A NEW Government campaign to cut deaths and injuries from chip pan fires has been welcomed by Bury North MP David Chaytor. He has endorsed a £1.5 million advertising campaign which has been launched to coincide with the publication of chip pan fire figures
EMPLOYERS in Bury are being offered the chance to chew over ways of improving job prospects for people with disabilities. The Bury Employment Support and Training organisation (Bury EST) want local company bosses to join a new employer network. And, to
A PLANNED electoral review of St Helens has been put back by 12 months. The Local Government Commission for England (LGC) has told St Helens Council that the review scheduled for 2001/2002 will now take place in 2002/2003. The LGCs role is to make recommendations
AN association to promote the interests of people in Fernhill, Bury, is now up and running. About 40 people formally adopted a constitution for the new Fernhill Tenants' and Residents' Association. The association's third public meeting was held at the
A COMMUNITY has been stunned by an attack on a blind, cerebral palsy suffer as he walked alone through a Bury park. Martin Nolan (25) suffered a black eye, bleeding gums, and cuts and bruising when he was set upon by three men and a girl as he walked
TEN years ago a Bury charity started in a disused portable cabin. Now the Bury Portage Service enjoys a bigger base and offers help and advice to over 100 clients. The service offers teaching in the home to pre-school age children with special educational
ST HELENS is at the forefront of a scheme to cut teenage crime. It is one of nine areas piloting new parenting orders and so far 15 of them have been made. The order can be made by magistrates when a young person has been convicted of an offence. It makes
"MR Tottington", Councillor Bill Johnson, has thrown his weight behind a campaign to stop the town being swamped by property developers. Coun Johnson (76), of Clay Butts Farm, says he is determined to prevent the village, his home for 74 years, becoming
HEARTLESS thieves left a local mum distraught at the weekend when they stole flowers and pots from the gravesite of her daughter and brother. Pam Haydon, from Gilbert Road in Whiston, and her mum Gill Mills, were visiting the grave of Pam's three year
LEIGH'S season has blown up in their faces. Sunday's shock 29-14 defeat at Keighley saw them crash from first to fourth - and they are now condemned to an almighty scramble for their play-off berth. "We shot ourselves in the foot," groaned disgruntled
CORONATION Street cameras were in Prestwich this week for the soap wedding of the year - and they'll be back next week to film a funeral. Granada TV bosses and officials at Prestwich Parish Church were remaining tight-lipped, but word on the street had
DOES work make you sick? That's the question St Helens Council is asking. It's backing a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of what may be the link between people's jobs and health problems. It is estimated about 2.5 million people suffer from illness
CHILDREN at Grosvenor Housing Association's Pennington Lodge temporary home in St Helens have got something to smile about during the long school summer holidays. For the association has completed the work on a brand new adventure play area for the lodge
SCORING on his debut is nothing new for Mark Patterson. And the former Bury and Bolton midfielder did it again on his first outing with Leigh RMI. He scored 24 minutes into his side's 3-1 coast against Lancaster. "I enjoyed every minute of it and found
A YOUNG mum had a miraculous escape when she was struck by lightning. Sue Bowes needed hospital treatment after a bolt hit her as she stood in her kitchen in Frenchfield Street, Clock Face, last week. Sue Bowes had just returned from a shopping trip with
A TAXI driver is claiming police ignored his plea for help in catching the vandal who smashed his windscreen because they feared a riot. Stephen Thomas, 34, claims a passenger he took to Monroe's nightclub in Great Harwood smashed his windscreen before
AGE Concern St Helens has set up a special group to plan a series of fundraising events which will help it to expand its caring services as more people live longer. Chief Executive for Age Concern, Philip Longworth, said: "It should enable us to be able
NEW recruit Steve Jones added two goals to the cracker he scored in midweek to stretch Leigh RMI's dream start to a hat-trick of wins. And Saturday's 3-1 romp against Gateshead opens a two point gap at the top of the Unibond League. RMI, in their first
LEIGH EAST are the town's Top Gunns! They produced a sensational performance to leave host club and hot favourites Leigh Miners blitzed and beaten in Saturday's Champions Challenge Final. Half-back brothers Phil and John Gunning ran the shock show for
AROUND 50 men were involved in a mass brawl after fighting broke out between rival groups in the Audley area of Blackburn. Police called in community elders to help to calm the situation in Chester Street. Trouble started around 7.15pm when police received
A RAMSBOTTOM student who fell from a motorway bridge and died in hospital three days later had a history of mental illness and had made previous attempts on her life, an inquest was told. Robyn Lesley Fisher, 17, of Park Road, Holcombe Brook, fell 40
A RACE watchdog scandal which has already claimed the jobs of two Blackburn and Darwen Labour councillors has hit a leading Tory. Coun Edna Arnold was the chairman of a Racial Equality Council selection panel which offered Labour Coun Mohammed Khan a
BUY, BUY, BUY! That's the strategy Bamber Bridge manager Tony Greenwood is preparing to adopt after two disastrous defeats in the UniBond Premier League. Last week, the Brig manager was brimming with confidence following his team's excellent start away
CLARETS captain Gordon Armstrong is preparing to take on Stoke City at Turf Moor tomorrow, optimistic that Burnley can maintain their upward curve in the Second Division. After starting with a draw and then a patchy victory over Chesterfield, Stan Ternent's
EGIL Ostenstad believes Blackburn Rovers just need to strike it lucky as they head for Norwich tomorrow, struggling to find their feet in the First Division. The Norwegian international, whose debut against Barnsley ended in frustration and disappointment
MICKY Mellon will be fit to continue his resurgence in the Clarets midfield when Burnley bid to halt Stoke City's revival in its tracks at Turf Moor tomorrow. And Steve Davis is also nearing a return to action after a fortnight on the sidelines with a
A WEALTHY businessman is offering a £500 reward after more than £6,000 worth of valuables were stolen from his room in the Imperial Hotel. Blackpool-born Kevin Swales, 47, booked into the promenade hotel from May 5-11, for a birthday break to visit family
SNOOKER'S stars will be arriving at the Guild Hall for a fortnight in October for the WSA Grand Prix. Among the usual sprinkling of stars, including Stephen Hendry, Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins and Jimmy white will be world number six Stephen Lee,
WELL, just who was the town's last full-time lamplighter? I understand that much taproom debate has revolved around this subject since a poem about gaslamp days, submitted by Joe Jones of Sutton, appeared in this column. And now, reader Mary Arnold (77
Thank you for the terrific response to my advert last week re Kelly my missing cat. She has been found safe and well thanks to a kind gent called Roger and his assistance in trapping her. Kelly was rescued 10 years ago from a family who dropped her from
AFTER reading letters on the subject of the Millennium Bridge in the 19 August issue, I suggest it should be named John O'Gaunt Bridge after the man who really put Lancaster on the map. John, of course, was Lancaster's most famous tourism officer. After
THE boyhood memories of veteran action man Roy Harrison are to be captured in print. For 64-year-old Roy - veteran of a series of charity parachute jumps, keen fly fisherman and ferret fan - is busy with his homespun autobiography. Centred on his knee-pant
ONE of the fundamentals of a writers group is to encourage writing and, as such, we are pleased to see some response from A.G. (Dear Star, August 12). However, we in turn are surprised to discover him using the tern 'mawkish' and are content to leave
I'M afraid the council is on the wrong track if it thinks improving the Ravenhead Greenway will encourage shoppers to walk or cycle into town. The most direct route from Thatto Heath into the town centre is via Ravenhead Road, which links Crossley Road
YOUTH club members throughout the area are being asked to cash in their cans for Kosovo. TV star Tim Vincent is lending his support to the recycling appeal which will be used to help fund UNICEF UK's "Going Home" programme, which focuses on health care
CHEF Scott O'Sullivan is going Down Under to cook up a new life for himself. The 23-year-old, who currently works and lives at the Wellsprings Inn, Sabden, is emigrating to Perth, Australia, in November. He has been trying to get the required visa since
MAY I, as an outsider, timorously offer my four-pennyworth to the debate on the naming of the so-called 'Millennium Bridge.' Some might consider that title as not showing much imagination. Perhaps also, to name the bridge after Princess Diana would not
AN Arts Exchange Forum has been set up for local groups wanting to raise extra funds. The event, organised by Wigan Leisure Services, will be at Robin Park, Wigan, on September 12 between 10am and 3.30pm. Arts Exchange is an umbrella body which provides
THREE cheers for Healthwise's 'Prevent Bullying' leaflet (Citizen: August 19); children from parental care and crowded together in schools need all the protection we can give them. But the many leaflets and anti-bullying schemes now available can only
CORONARY heart disease is a major problem locally but easy exercise is a way of avoiding it. Wigan's Steps to Health venture has joined forces with the British Heart Foundation to promote physical activity and raise funds to improve prevention, research
THE head of drama at Leigh College, Julie McKiernan, is planning a student reunion. A former pupil at Marshall Street, Julie is now in the 20th anniversary year of starting her studies there, and wants to see a big get together before the building is
MR Eccles of Paraphernalia (Your Letters, Aug 20), that undisputed champion of the poorly paid and needy, is taking up arms on our behalf to fight the nasty council's decision to site a fun fair on The Rock. I would like to thank Mr Eccles for his earlier
PRESTON pool champ Stephen Forshaw won through to the last 16 of the Hamlet American Pool Championship - despite taking up the sport only three months ago. Stephen, pictured, took up the American version of the game after playing English pool for several
IN response to the letters objecting to the fair being held on The Rock car park, the following needs to be understood: The fair cannot be sited at Bury Ground in future, since Bury Ground is being developed for employment purposes. The council has, of
BRAVE bobbies risked their lives to rescue a man trapped in a burning house. Around 4.30am last Friday police officers Ian Abernethy and Alan Mackay, on night duty at Tyldesley's Shuttle Street police station, heard a man screaming from a house on the
ON Saturday, August 21, I planned to attend a meeting in London which meant an early start on Metrolink. As I drove into the Bury Interchange car park I noticed three youths standing by the automatic doors. Thinking that they were probably waiting for
PRESTON'S taxi drivers say just a handful of cabbies will be involved in a town centre roadblock to protest against the fuel price increase. Reports had suggested that Preston would become grid-locked if the cabbies went ahead with their mass protest.
EXPLORER Bill Partington took out his compass and went searching for lost treasure. The Athertonian threw off his mosquito net, whipped out his bill-hook and headed for the jungle in search of a lion. Not just any lion, though. Because Bill has been on
BARRACKS Lodge Community Association has been constituted to protect and enhance the amenity and environment of the area around Barracks Lodge, Bury, and the adjacent open space - our "village green" as we see it. We would therefore like to ask council
FOOTIE-mad MP Nigel Evans is hoping to stuff the opposition - by taking up his position on the left wing. The Fulwood Tory has gained a reputation as a wonder winger for the House of Commons Football Team - on both the left and the right. And his squad
A SCHEME to renew Preston's most dilapidated water mains will be completed by the end of September. The £1.5 million project, which was started in July, will improve the quality of water for around 3,000 people living in the Deepdale and North Road areas
I AM writing in response to a letter from E Sanderson (Carers can't be too careful, Citizen August 19) which referred to the British red Cross Carers' Emergency Card scheme. The scheme was started in response to an incident whereby a carer had popped
THE demise of four star petrol may cause mayhem for many motorists, but for one man, it could fuel a fortune. Jim Cowell, from Longton, has the solution - and it doesn't involve expensive additives or a motor change. The businessman, pictured, has launched
IT is my pleasure to be a long-term acquaintance of Mrs Yvonne Wright, one of the Bolton Street traders, and I wish to offer her some encouragement in the good work she is doing for Bury and its inhabitants. It would appear that Mrs Wright's letter of
A PRESTON woman, whose daughter is addicted to heroin, has lent her support to The Big Issue's campaign to improve services for addicts. The woman - identified only as Jane - stated her support to the campaign, after the magazine revealed shocking statistics
MANY thanks to "Fair Minded" of Ramsbottom (Your Letters, Aug 13) for his encyclical concerning footpath fouling and especially for his resume of Chapter 32 of the Book of Proverbs touching upon "Punishment of Horse Owners Whose Animals Defecate Upon
FRIENDS and colleagues of a headteacher from Leyland who died on Tuesday told the Citizen how they held him in 'the highest regard'. Barrie Mell was due to retire as headteacher of Bedford High School, in Leigh, when he died following a short illness.
THERE are calls to raise the standard of council houses after spot checks on Preston's local authority estates. Members of Preston's Labour Party visited some of the town's housing estates to check work being carried out on empty properties to see if
CLITHEROE boss Steve Parry reflected on his side's poor start to the new season but insisted: "There's no panic!" Parry's men went out of the FA Cup at Ashton United last week and lost 1-0 at Fleetwood in the league in midweek - leaving the Blues with
THE Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival got off to a cracking start in Colne. New signings to the Code Blue label, set up by legendary producer Mike Vernon, were at the fore with both The Hoax and Sherman Robertson giving excellent performances. Lonnie
CARL Fogarty has refused to rule out a move to the Grand Prix circuit next season. It was reported that the World Superbike Champion was approached by 500cc legend Mick Doohan to race a Honda NSR. The Australian is currently recovering from horrific injuries
A TEAM of Lancashire firefighters have spoken frankly about their experiences in Turkey as they desperately combed the earthquake ruins for survivors. The six-strong search and rescue team arrived in Izmet on the second night after the tragedy and returned
TWO firemen were injured fighting a town centre blaze which caused damage running into tens of thousands of pounds and left part of a building in danger of possible collapse. Fire crews in Accrington warned people to stay clear of the former Market Chambers
FOR years children in Leyland have looked forward to their annual Festival, usually held on the first Saturday in June. The last Leyland Festival was on June 5, 1999 - exactly a century after the first spectacular event in May, 1899 - when scores of folk
COLNE bowler Glyn Shuttleworth is at the centre of the action at the Ighten Mount club this weekend as yet another season reaches an exciting climax. Glyn's involved in the conclusion of the Riley Greenmaster Open Singles when the last eight competitors
THE hitherto-coy Conservative group on Blackburn with Darwen Council shows its mettle and principle at last - and acts over the case of Councillor Edna Arnold by booting her into limbo. By her arrogant silence, she evidently felt no need to account for
ST ANNES captain Terry Wood has taken over top place in the Terry Sayers Merit Awards following his latest 21-8 away win which yielded two points for a total 18 and 58 aggregate. Long-time leader Brian Tomlinson won his home game 21-15, to add just one
CRITICISED today by Chief Constable Pauline Clare and Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Malcolm Doherty for our coverage of the police force's crackdown campaigns against drink-driving, this newspaper accepts one of the raps and rejects the other.
MAY I compliment you on your excellent editorial (LET, August 20) supporting Jack Straw's honest comments on itinerant travellers? The politically correct zealots are already bleating 'racist' and by so doing, they show their utter contempt for fair comment
RIVAL chairmen Jack Kirkland and Eric Whalley are standing united against the decision to allow Conference rejects Barrow into the UniBond Premier Division. Chorley chairman Kirkland and Stanley supremo Whalley were among six UniBond chairmen who voted
WHEN is Tony Blair going to get it into his thick skull that the majority of people in this country do not want to have a European currency. We want to keep our pound and our freedom that our forefathers fought so hard for. We don't want to be classed
THE Ovalworld Super League has developed into a terrific climax. With just two fixtures remaining three teams, Railway Lostock, current champion Alexandra, and long time leaders St Annes are on level points. St Annes have led the division since early
REGARDING your article 'Haulage boss slams traffic scheme' (LET, August 18), I get fed up of motorists moaning and groaning about humps, bumps and what have you on our roads. I would like to have my say as a humble pedestrian. I cross the top of Blackburn
ACCRINGTON STANLEY duo Mark Brennan and Russell Payne look set to be ruled out of tomorrow's trip to Matlock Town. Brennan could be out of action for a couple of weeks with a hamstring problem while Russell Payne has aggravated an old ankle injury. That's
BLACKPOOL fell 4-3 on aggregate to Tranmere in a messy Worthington Cup second leg game at Prenton Park on Tuesday night (Aug 24) - again. Twice now in successive seasons have Tranmere put paid to any hopes the Seasiders had of a glamorous cup tie against
Division One: Darwen 146-3, R Petrie 56 (n.o.) - *Lancaster 142-9, R Hans 59, R Petrie 4-30; *Fleetwood 169, M Clinning 71, N Coultas 45 - Leyland Daf 170-5, S Catterall 82 (n.o.); Kendal 137, M Parekh 4-54 - *Preston 140-9, A Mann 58 (n.o.), R Veenstra
IN reply to Mr McDermott (Letters, August 16), although he did not mention me by name I take it that he was referring to me as I am the only male councillor in Ewood ward. As chairman of the Infirmary area Community Safety Group I can honestly say that
IT was one long yawn for spectators at the Vaux Northern League Division One game at Fox Lane on Saturday (Aug 21) when Leyland, replying to Blackpool' 166-8, made no effort to chase the runs and boringly batted out for a draw from the very first ball
PILKINGTON Spartans this week found out who their opponents in the Emily Collins Cup, will be. For Sutton CC beat Bobbies Lane to secure their final place . Sutton, who have recently hit a purple patch, gave an exciting all-round team performance. Sian
A BANNED driver took a car and then put it back before the owner even knew it had been missing, Burnley magistrates heard. Sajid Khan, 21, was spotted by police, who knew he was disqualified, and he ran out of the back door when they later turned up at
OUR win over Hereford Town was a tremendous boost for us and sets us up for our two games over the bank holiday weekend. It was an important win over a full time club. If we had lost we would have been in the bottom half and we would have failed to have
MILK deliverers across Poulton, Thornton, Cleveleys and Fleetwood are to become eyes and ears for Wyre police. The cream of the area's dairies will today be presented with emergency mobile phones so that they can swiftly report any suspicious activity
THE second Lancaster Farmers' Market, which takes place next Wednesday, September 1, is expected to be bigger and better thanks to the support and enthusiasm of local people. Farmers who took part in last month's event in Church Street were overwhelmed
ECCLESTON second team continued their good form with an impressive display against Shell Park. Eccleston had first use of the wicket and lost four wickets with just 44 runs on the board. But then har- hitting Ashton (20) and an impressive knock by Gornall
BLACKPOOL is becoming known as a no-go area for travelling thieves, druggies and burglars, according to police. Since Operation Arrival was launched this summer to target the 16 seasonal high-crime weeks, rates have plummetted 20 per cent and detection
HEALTH leaders in Preston are to tackle one of the biggest killers in the town - heart disease. North West Lancashire Health Authority acted after figures revealed 500 people die in the area each year and thousands more are incapacitated prematurely following
BILLINGE CC travelled to the home of champions-elect St John's on Sunday inflicted only the third league defeat of the seasonon them. On winning the toss, the hosts elected to field, but were soon being made to regret the decision as Andy Lyon ripped
A WEEKLY lottery is being set up to save lives throughout the North West. Flight For Life will start on October 5 to raise money for the region's air ambulance currently based at Blackpool Airport. Members will pay £1 a week to be entered into the draw
ELDERLY Lancaster residents enjoying their newly installed gas central heating were left stunned this week after disconnection notices dropped through their letterboxes. The pensioners, who live in council bungalows in Morley Close, claim they had not
ST HELENS earned a much-needed win against Orrell Red Triangle thanks to Adam Friar turning on his best bowling of the season to take 7-50. Orrell invited St Helens to bat and once again early wickets were lost with Roughley and Horabin back in the pavilion
LANCASTER had an easy win against Tyldesley in this Northern Counties League fixture which proved to be a useful training exercise for counter attacking and shooting. Even as the first goal went in after fifty seconds Lancaster had a number of spare men
THE Independent Saints' Supporters Association will meet in the town hall tonight, Thursday, starting at 7.30pm. Further details from Russ Fairclough on 01744-3090. Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been
A MULTI-million pound new supermarket and shops scheme for Fleetwood town centre came a step closer this week. The Department of Environment announced that it would not be calling in the plan - for a 4.3-acre site between Lord Street and Freeport shopping
RAINHILL recorded a convincing win against Whitefield on Saturday. After losing the toss Rainhill were put into bat, but the innings started slowly and Captain Mike Rotheram went early on. Opener Matthew Clifford fell for only 10 which included a super
Winsford Utd 0 Lancaster City 2 VICTORY finally came for City this season on Tuesday night when they ran out comfortable winners against Winsford. Now manager Tony Hesketh is looking forward to the bank holiday two match programme with renewed vigour.
WORK on the new St Martin's College sports complex is racing ahead and will be completed before the end of the century. Construction of the £1.4m Lottery-funded facility - which complements the recently-installed artificial turf pitch - is on schedule
I READ with utter dismay of the possible closure of the Blackpool Victoria Hospital's heart unit. Without question it was second to none. My life was saved five years ago by the brilliant surgeon in charge of the unit, Mr Gandhi, the wonderful nursing
BLACKBROOK Royals begin their 25th anniversary celebrations on Bank Holiday Monday, August 30, when they hold their annual seven-a-side competition and mini league festival. The event covers the under sevens to under 16s age groups with the action starting
HAYDOCK strolled tod an easy win over Dalton at Lyme Park on Saturday. Batting first, the Dalton batsmen were in trouble from the start as Haydock's opening bowlers Adrian Barr and Andrew Bentham went through the Dalton order like a hot knife through
FOR some weeks rumours of impending changes to the No 44 bus service have caused concern for many elderly residents of north Cleveleys who depend on this service. I, along with others, wrote to Blackpool Transport asking for clarification and expected
Salford City Reds 10 Saints 23 OUT-OF-SORTS Saints clung to second place in Super League, but they will face few stiffer hurdles on the road to the Grand Final than that at the Willows on Sunday. For, despite a 50-point thrashing at Leeds in mid-week,
A UNIQUE partnership which changes the face of adult education in South Fylde is about to get off the ground. Earlier this year, the Citizen revealed a initiative between Blackpool and the Fylde College and Lytham St Annes High Technology College aimed
THE doors to Lancaster's very first yoga studios open next week. The enthusiasm and endeavour of local yoga teacher Pat Benson has created a haven of health and well being in the heart of the city. But just a few months ago Pat's spacious new studio in
PRESTON North End manager David Moyes has ripped into Wycombe's players, accusing them of systematically trying to get PNE skipper Sean Gregan sent off. If that is the case, then the Wanderers did a good job, with Gregan picking up his first red card
WELSH international midfielder Rob Edwards has signed a three year contract with North End after an impressive trial with the Deepdale outfit. Edwards - who left Bristol City last season - has decided his future lies at Preston since joining them pre-season
ST HELENS Recs suffered a heavy defeat at Bolton on Saturday. After winning the toss, stand-in captain Wood put the home side in to bat. Garvey bowled well early on finishing with figures of 2 -42 off 15 overs and with the spin of Potter taking 2-16 off
IS it not time something was done about Talbot Road bus station in Blackpool? Many say it is run-down and unclean, one of the worst in the country, a fatality waiting to happen. Can I please submit the following suggestions for a new, improved and more
CAR thieves are being driven out of town in central Blackpool. Car snatches and thefts from vehicles - once the bane of town centre car parks - have dropped by a huge 40 per cent in the last three months compared with the same time last year. The reduction
A MORECAMBE man who raped a kind natured12-year-old and attempted to have sex with her in his park keepers' shed has been jailed for eight years. Raymond Metcalfe, 56, told the young girl that he loved her and talked to her about marriage and babies.
LANCASHIRE Lynx will be around next season, playing in the same division - but still away from Deepdale. Team bosses have confirmed they will continue playing at Victory Park next season, despite speculation they may not even be around next term. Chairman
STRIKER Steve Basham saluted his first goal for Preston this season and declared 'There's more where that came from!' The 21-year-old wants to score at least 20 goals this season following his move from Southampton over the summer. A fee for his signature
Garswood United 1 Bollington Athletic 0 AFTER taking maximum points from their mid-week encounter with Pilkingtons, Garswood enjoyed further success. They defeated a Bollington side who, by defending in numbers, restricted the Garswood forwards from making
AN explosive moment, four minutes into added time in the first half, saw Preston skipper Sean Gregan, pictured, given the red card and a match which North End looked like winning turned, in that agonising clash with Paul McCarthy, into one that Preston
CLARETS captain Gordon Armstrong is preparing to take on Stoke City at Turf Moor tomorrow, optimistic that Burnley can maintain their upward curve in the Second Division. After starting with a draw and then a patchy victory over Chesterfield, Stan Ternent's
Saints Alliance 34 Castleford Alliance 22 A SECOND hat-trick of the season by Warren Barrow helped keep Saints' championship hopes alive in this entertaining mid-week clash. Winger Warren took his tally to 25 at the top of the try chart, with the other
GARETH Ainsworth was a recent PNE loan target, according to members of the Preston Supporters Group 2000. At their inaugural meeting, held last week, manager David Moyes revealed he tried to bring the player, who left Deepdale in 1995, back to the club
SWINTON chief executive Tony Barrow welcomed the step back towards winter Rugby League as the Lions prepared for the final match of the season at Leigh on Sunday. Leigh are involved in an intriguing four-club chase for the Northern Ford Premiership title
WEST Park started their warm-up to the new rugby union season with an internal sevens competition last Saturday and this week switch to 15-a-side with their traditional opener at Leigh. Park have gained several additions to their playing strength in the
ANY threat to close Blackpool Victoria Hospital's cardiac unit was "absurd and ridiculous" said Wyre MP Hilton Dawson this week. Mr Dawson met hospital chiefs in the wake of a North West Regional Health Authority list of proposals for improving heart
THE city council has deferred a decision on which company is given the go-ahead for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Kingsway in Lancaster, writes Paul Wilkinson. The largely derelict site, which includes the old bus station, Kingsway Baths and
AFTER a series of near misses and narrow defeats Lynx finally managed to show good form and win this penultimate match of a tortuous season. They fully deserved the 52-26 victory after surviving a mini comeback from the Bears. The excellent Doc Murray
THE closure of a farm which breeds cats for scientific experiments has put a great strain on RSPCA catteries. The closure of Hillgrove Farm means that 800 cats have now gone into a system already struggling with the kitten season. The cats will be transferred
Worthington Cup, First Round, second leg Notts County 2, Bury 0 (Aggregate: 2-1) BURY manager Neil Warnock vowed to step up his search for a striker after missed chances cost his side a place in the second round of the Worthington Cup. The Shakers surrendered
INTERNATIONAL STAGE Colne Municipal Hall 8.30pm Aynsley Lister 10pm Canned Heat 11.30pm Walter Trout BRITISH STAGE Pendle Leisure Centre 8pm The Nimmo Brothers 9.30pm The Producers 11pm Sugar Ray's Flying Fortress ACOUSTIC STAGE Lesser Municipal Hall
SHARES in Northern Leisure, which owns Genesis in Burnley, jumped on the stock market amid talk that it was in preliminary talks over a £450 million merger. The move would bring together Northern's 72 discos and Luminar's 24 nightclubs and 33 Chicago
A WOMAN who was made redundant by Preston North End, just three days after burying her father, has been awarded thousands of pounds after an industrial tribunal found she had been unfairly dismissed. Pat Elliott had been PNE's assistant club secretary
