TODMORDEN'S new Australian duo are hoping for a top five spot this season. Todmorden finished eighth last season and Aussie skipper Nigel Hunter and professional Dan Marsh are hoping to build on that. They certainly warmed themselves to the Centre Vale
FACTORY bosses were today counting the cost after fire ripped through a carpet underlay firm, pouring thick black smoke across East Lancashire. More than 10 fire engines attended the blaze at Duralay in Broadway, Haslingden, after fire broke out in a
THE parents of a three-year-old girl who died from a suspected overdose of the heroin substitute methadone returned to East Lancashire to join hundreds of mourners at a funeral service. Asad Mujahid, 27, was released from custody at Preston Prison and
PADIHAM CC professional Ajay Sharma today denied that he was at the centre of match-fixing allegations. Police in India have issued a warrant for the arrest of Sharma after discovering a link with Mohammed Azharuddin, who is being widely investigated
BURNLEY fashion tycoon Shami Ahmed is kitting out his first football team -- and it is for Clarets' rivals Preston North End! The former Barden High School pupil's business has won the contract to supply a new kit for PNE who have just been promoted to
BURNLEY'S May Day Festival will go ahead as planned on Monday, with organisers forecasting a bumper free day of fun. Storm clouds gathered after heavy recent rainfall threatened to wash out the workers' day celebration at Towneley for the first time in
VANDALS have wrecked a sensory garden created by children at a Burnley school for three of their classmates who are blind or partially-sighted. More than 50 shrubs have twice been uprooted within two weeks of being planted by the pupils at Casterton Primary
TONIGHT Cellar Bar, Blackburn: DUSTFLY, DJ WILLIAMS, 8pm, free entry. Queens in Accrington: FLUX, NILSTAR. Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn: SEDUCTION, chart and party tunes, 10pm to 3am. King Georges Hall, Blackburn: GENE PITNEY, 7.30pm, £14.50 - £17.50
Thursday, May 4 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 Railway Road. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook Ltd, Audley Shopping Centre, Audley Range
Wednesday, May 3 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth
Friday, May 5 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
ANDY Cooke was taking nothing for granted going into today's clash with Cambridge United. The U's and Scunthorpe, Burnley opponents next week, are both near the foot of the table. But Cook insisted: "You can't take any game lightly. Scunthorpe might be
MATT Jansen reckons Blackburn Rovers will be ready "right from the off" next season in the race for a Premiership return at the second attempt. And the former England under 21 striker, this afternoon due back at Selhurst Park to face his old Crystal Palace
GOALSCORING legend Ian Wright IS considering extending his playing career with Burnley into another season. The former England striker will spend the summer thinking over the chance to take up a new contract offer at Turf Moor. But he will have to satisfy
POETIC indie band Tompaulin's love-hate relationship with their home town has made them what they are, according to singer and guitarist Jamie Holman. The seven-piece have played five shows and released just one single but have have already been played
WOODLAND paths where dangerous nail traps and pieces of wood spiked with nails were found have been reopened -- but North West Water has issued a warning to visitors to report anything suspicious. Walkers in Roddlesworth Woods, in Tockholes, near Darwen
A MAN owing money for drugs agreed to store a sawn-off shotgun at his home in return for a reduction of his £200 debt, a court heard. Dale Martin agreed to the proposal after he was attacked, had his windows smashed and his girlfriend threatened. He was
THE parents of a three-year-old girl who died from a suspected overdose of the heroin substitute methadone returned to East Lancashire to join hundreds of mourners at a funeral service. Asad Mujahid, 27, was released from custody at Preston Prison and
PRESTON manager David Moyes isn't sure if spending money is the answer for next season's Division One campaign. Chairman Bryan Gray has said there will be some cash available -- although no figures have been quoted -- after North End were crowned Division
Flea market and craft fair, Whalley Village Hall, 10am-4pm. Charity Spring Fair, Commercial Hotel, Great Harwood, 1pm. Stalls, tombola, raffle, refreshments. Proceeds for RSPCA Altham. Hyndburn Ramblers meet Plantation Street, Accrington, 9.30am, or 10.15
Bank Holiday Walks, with Ron Freethy: Ironbridge IF YOU fancy a stroll through the industrial archaeology of England then Ironbridge in Shropshire is the answer. You can enjoy the majestic meanders of the River Severn, explore its wildlife and yet be
DAMIEN Duff was the only Blackburn Rovers player to make it into a pretend Nationwide squad to take on the rest of the Premiership. The team, managed by Dave Bassett and replacing Watford, came 14th over the season and beat Spurs in the FA Cup Final!
MATT Jansen reckons Blackburn Rovers will be ready "right from the off" next season in the race for a Premiership return at the second attempt. And the former England under 21 striker, this afternoon due back at Selhurst Park to face his old Crystal Palace
BURNLEY mascot Bertie Bee was cheering the Clarets on at Turf Moor today -- despite being stung by injury. Burnley was abuzz with rumour that Bertie would miss the vital Cambridge clash after he went down with injury after doing the splits in an attempt
BURNLEY will become a Sunday opening shopping centre from tomorrow, with many more retailers agreeing to push up the shutters and welcome visitors. The new initiative follows a retail report on the link between shopping and leisure and a survey which
A WARNING to Burnley fans that forged tickets are in circulation for the last match of the season at Scunthorpe next week has been issued by police. Officers have warned that anyone trying to use a forgery to try to get into the game will be arrested.
SINGLES FUNKSTAR DE LUXE VS TERRY MAXX: Walkin In The Name (Edel Records) -- The two dance maestros have teamed up on this fresh and funky tune, with the soft voice of Terry Maxx making it a sweet combination. The pair are heading off to Miami to shoot
A DISABLED Colne man has impressed his bosses so much with his computer skills he has been chosen to develop the company's website. Nathan Birtwistle, 20, of Milton Street, suffers from muscular dystrophy and is a wheelchair user. He joined Burnley-based
WORKERS at an Altham clothing firm have helped launch a £200million cruise ship. Simon Jersey designed uniforms for the 800-strong crew on P&O's new Aurora, which was christened by the Princess Royal at a ceremony in Southampton. The firm's chairman
Monday, May 1 Blackburn: 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. Darwen: 12noon-1pm: Geloo Brothers Ltd, 14 Union Street. Accrington: 10am-12noon: Co-op Pharmacy, 198 Blackburn Road; 12noon-1pm
Sunday, April 30 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: Cohens Chemist, 174 Shear Brow; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. Darwen: 12noon-1pm: Geloo Brothers Ltd, 14 Union Street. Accrington: 11am-1pm: Lloyds
Tuesday, May 2 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy. 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver Street
PRESTON boss David Moyes believes Burnley have what it takes to beat Cambridge and Scunthorpe in their last two games and give themselves every chance of joining North End in Division One. And Moyes insists he would be happy to see the Clarets clinch
GOALSCORING legend Ian Wright IS considering extending his playing career with Burnley into another season. The former England striker will spend the summer thinking over the chance to take up a new contract offer at Turf Moor. But he will have to satisfy
Saturday Interview - with Burnley's Andy Cooke IF Andy Cooke has a bugbear in life then it's wasted talent. Six years ago, the Clarets striker used to spend his days building cowsheds for a living. The pay was a pittance, the hours were torturing, and
FACTORY bosses were today counting the cost after fire ripped through a carpet underlay firm, pouring thick black smoke across East Lancashire. More than 10 fire engines attended the blaze at Duralay in Broadway, Haslingden, after fire broke out in a
ENGLAND can pencil in Andy Flintoff for the first Test at Lord's on May 18. The Lancashire star produced another superb display at Canterbury to show he is ready to recapture the place he lost through injury during the South African tour last winter.
LANCASHIRE Lynx will be looking to end a 13-match losing run when they entertain in-form Keighley Cougars at Victory Park on Bank Holiday Monday, kick off 5pm. Last week Lynx put up their best performance for many weeks against championship chasing Widnes
PADIHAM professional Ajay Sharma today denied that he was at the centre of match-fixing allegations that have rocked the world of cricket. Police in India have issued a warrant for the arrest of Sharma after discovering a link with Mohammed Azharuddin
