Summer Activities for children aged nine to 14 years, Earcroft Church, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 1.30pm-4pm. RSPCA Charity Shop, Lord Street West, Blackburn, 10am-4pm. Football Coaching for eight to 16 year-olds, Haslingden Sports Centre. Coffee and Video
JUST five years ago, Ayia Napa was a typical Cypriot community. White-washed buildings and cobbled streets gave way to a beach populated mainly by older people. Ayia Napa 2001 is a different place. The traditional hub of Ayia Napa's community, The Square
YOUNGSTERS in Blackburn and Darwen can have cut-price fun at council pools throughout August. Executive member for leisure and culture at Blackburn with Darwen Council, Coun Kate Hollern said: "As a result of government funding we are able to introduce
REGARDING Eddie Duxbury's complaint about the cost of phone calls to local cinemas (Letters, July 20), anyone can call 'Talking Pages' -- 0800 600 900 -- to get any information about films at local cinemas free of charge. There is also information on
REGARDING Arts in the Park, congratulations to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council for a very enjoyable event. But the filth and rubbish left behind by the thousands of people who attended is totally unacceptable. These are the same people who complain
REGARDING your article (LET, July 24), on improving facilities on the canal in East Lancashire, readers may be interested to know that the section south of Rishton has been improved, with a new towpath and a major wall construction at Shaw Brook. On this
IAGREE with Mrs H Hamer's remarks (Letters, July 24) regarding street pride. If she was to walk down the same streets she describes, she will probably see many satellite dishes, cars at the doors and, of course, mobile phones glued to residents' ears.
THE brother of a Manchester United goalkeeper left brain damaged after a fight said he saw him being kicked while he was on the ground. Stephen Marsh said he only caught a glimpse of his brother Allen being kicked because he was involved in his own fight
MARTIN Smith and Chris Pickles will represent East Lancashire Sailing Club in the Laser Two World Championships next month after winning The Wills Handicap Series. Smith, the Northern Byte single handed Champion, and Pickles will take part in the World
THERE was plenty to cheer about for all the local clubs competing in the fourth Mid Lancs meeting at Seedhill -- with host club Pendle AC setting the pace. For Pendle AC won nine events on the track and field to enjoy a successful day on home soil. The
BURNLEY and Pendle Anti-Nazi League say they want to go ahead with an anti-racist carnival in the town, despite the granting of a prohibition order banning it. Home Secretary David Blunkett has granted the order to Burnley Council preventing public assemblies
THE WIDOW of a man who died after tackling burglars at his holiday home today spoke of her despair with Spanish police and said: "They will never catch the men responsible." Blackburn deputy coroner Carolyn Singleton has also expressed concern over the
Local sides limbering up for success IT'S been a great week for local sides in the Goldline Trophy as the group stages of the tournament begin to take shape. One of the sides to make good ground is Atherton Town, whose one hundred per cent record has
TAYLOR Park may be set for a return to its former glory. The Heritage Lottery fund has announced that £746,000 has been earmarked for the restoration of the oldest Victorian park in St Helens and St Helens Council will also receive a grant of £64,300
STUDENTS from East Lancs are spending two weeks in India under the annual Daniel Thwaites sponsorship. The brewery's Travel Scholarship is awarded each year to worthy recipients and Leanne Jayauardene, 17, who attends Habergham High, Burnley, and Paul
A DRINK driver was caught out after two cans of lager had 'topped up' the alcohol in his body from a heavy session, a court heard. Burnley Magistrates heard how fork lift truck driver, Simon McGlynn-Roberts, 27, had been drinking until about 6am the night
POLICE investigating a racially motivated attack in Burnley say the Asian victim was kicked repeatedly by a gang of white men while he was on the floor and unable to defend himself. Shamraz Hussain, 25, of Stoneyholme, was one of thousands of people at
RESIDENTS in the Healey Wood area of Burnley are worried that plans to transfer an electro-plating unit to a site near their homes could be a health hazard. They are objecting to plans by RS Plating to move from the Rossendale Road industrial site to
PENDLE Council's Urban Renewal and Support Services department has applied to convert an end terrace house in Albert Street into an information office for the Nelson (West) Renewal Area scheme. House number 42 would be used as an advice centre and showhouse
THE organisers of Nelson's Food Festival are urging local and regional businesses to sign up for this year's event on Saturday, September 1, as soon as possible to guarantee a stall. The event has proved popular in previous years and North West celebrity
IT was art for charity's sake as Barnoldswick Art Group held their annual exhibition and sale of work at the weekend. More than sixty paintings were on show in the Civic Hall, attracting visitors from throughout the area. Group members will, as always
PLANS for a house at Salterforth Nurseries and Landscapes, in Moor Lane were put on hold this week when councillors deferred their decision for a site visit. The proposed detached split-level house would be used by the owner, who currently lives nearby
RESIDENTS in Barnoldswick will be asked for their opinions on plans for a new play area costing almost £30,000. Plans for the site off Priory Way were approved by members of the West Craven Committee this week and councillors agreed that a public consultation
NIGHT shift worker Stuart Thornton was breathalysed as he returned home from a rare night out with his partner, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that failing the test had spoiled an unblemished driving record going back 29 years. Thornton
HYNDBURN residents are to gets a chance to quiz Health Service managers about plans to set up a single NHS trust for mental health care. The plans, published by the Lancashire Mental Health Project at the end of June, aim to provide Lancashire with an
A PROUD mum will baptise her baby on Sunday - almost a decade after doctors told her she had "more chance of winning the lottery" than giving birth. Tanya Melling, 35, of Dryden Grove, Great Harwood, was devastated when she heard in 1992 that only one
SCIENTISTS of the future will be well catered for in Hyndburn after plans were unveiled for new laboratories at three of the borough's six high schools. Millions of pounds of private and public cash is being pumped into Hyndburn's high schools, with four
A 35 YEAR old man attacked a former love rival in a pub - and then later rang the man's girlfriend's mother and told her he had deserved it, a jury heard. Burnley Crown Court heard how Adrian Robinson had been "eyeballing" alleged victim Mark Brandon
Out in cold TOWN centre businesses have launched an ice cream war which threatens to freeze out one of Leigh's long-established firms. Twenty shops have backed a petition objecting to Mario Manfredi selling ices in pedestrianised Bradshawgate, in front
THE sign above Robin Haworth's shop is a sign of his love. The off-licence and general store name has been changed to R&J -- Robin and Justina -- to mark the couple winning the right to be together. It's been a strange month for Justina since she
A FATHER who pleaded guilty to assaulting a teenager he saw picking on his six-year-old son today hit out at magistrates who punished him and said: "I was just protecting my lad." Michael Charnley, 37, of Jeffrey Avenue, Longridge, was given a 12 month
FOR any parents out there who are planning a day trip for your little treasures during the summer holidays, have a look at where you are going before you commit yourself to buying any tickets. I had a look at www.altontowers.com which was very inspiring
FOR any restless kids out there who are fed up these holidays then have a look at the film Shrek's new website. Even I found it enticing and was prompted to look at the whole website which took me quite some time. The animations were fantastic, although
MITCHELL Thomas could make his first appearance since last season against Premier side Chelsea on Saturday. The defender, who only missed three games for the Clarets last season, has sat out most of pre season with an abductor strain and hasn't yet played
LANCASHIRE were looking to Yorkshire for inspiration at Colwyn Bay today. They were almost batted out of their Championship game against Glamorgan after John Crawley lost an important toss and Matthew Maynard hit his first century in his native North
FORMER TV Karaoke Challenge champion Sandra Blakelidge has taken her talent to the next level by setting up her own business in what she loves best. Sandra and long-term best friend, Laura Stephenson both 18 have got together and started the all singing
EWOOD chief Graeme Souness today revealed he's virtually decided upon his best 11 after Rovers stepped up their pre-season preparations with a dramatic comeback against Wrexham last night. Former Newcastle United wing-man Keith Gillespie scored twice
MITCHELL Thomas could make his first appearance since last season against Premier side Chelsea on Saturday. The defender, who only missed three games for the Clarets last season, has sat out most of pre season with an abductor strain and hasn't yet played
BURY'S hopes of getting a £300,000 windfall look to have been dashed writes Steve Canavan Reports yesterday suggested First Division Wolves had made a £2 million bid for former Shakers skipper Chris Lucketti, now at Huddersfield Town. Bury chairman Terry
POLICE are warning homeowners to be careful after revealing two burglaries in the Sudell area of Darwen were linked. And they have appealed for anybody with information to come forward and help catch raiders responsible for breaking into houses on Garnett
A REMOVAL firm manager has given away £1,500 worth of furniture to help the needy because he is haunted by the horror of his six months on the streets as a teenager. Despite going from living in a cardboard box to a four bedroomed detached house in Darwen
A SERIES of children's holiday activity days will take place at Helmshore Textile Museum this month. The fun begins on Monday with a "badges gone bonkers" event when youngsters are invited to craft their own crazy badges. The following day youngsters
A SERIES of children's holiday activity days will take place at Helmshore Textile Museum this month. The fun begins on Monday with a "badges gone bonkers" event when youngsters are invited to craft their own crazy badges. The following day youngsters
IF everyone in Rossendale gave just one penny a day every day of the year Rossendale Hospice's fund-raising problems would be virtually solved. Preparations are in hand to re-launch the Hospice "penny pincher" scheme later in the autumn. Help has already
A BIRTHDAY party went ahead complete with surprise guest-of-honour -- thanks to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. Debbie Marshall contacted the Evening Telegraph hoping to track down Peter Livesey, an old school friend of her partner, Stan Glover. It
THE RSPCA today issued a warning to drivers not to leave their dogs in cars in hot and sunny weather, saying animals can be very quickly killed by heatstroke and owners could be prosecuted as a result. The charity says pets should not be kept in vehicles
GLORIOUS sunshine, 70 degree temperatures...it was the perfect day for a white wedding. But bride Fiona Titterington defied convention and arrived at Blackburn Register Office in a black dress! She also turned tradition upside down by whisking the bridegroom
POLICE and community leaders today said they were backing Blackburn to ignore right wing extremists after the British National Party announced it was planning to stand in local elections. BNP leader Nick Griffin has revealed that the organisation has
THE WIDOW of a man who died after tackling burglars at his holiday home today spoke of her despair with Spanish police and said: "They will never catch the men responsible." Blackburn deputy coroner Carolyn Singleton has also expressed concern over the
ASHLEY Siddle won through to the fourth round of the English Men's Amateur Championships yesterday -- but has had to sacrifice today's ELGA Boys Championship because of it. The 18-year-old overcame a back injury to beat Tom Peacock in the third round
ANDY WHITE picked up his first Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit title in six years at the Royton Sword. The 38-year-old Pleasington player is thought to be the first golfer to win a Northern Order event using a broom-handled putter, which he started
LEE Cartwright must be one of the few players who didn't enjoy his testimonial match. The right winger was rewarded after 12 years service at Deepdale with a game against Premier side Middlesbrough last night. But Rossendale lad Cartwright wasn't too
KIRSTY TAYLOR is looking to go one better than last year in the Weetabix Women's Open Championship, which began at Sunningdale today. The 30-year-old, who is originally from Clitheroe but is now based in York, finished second at Royal Birkdale 12 months
MP Ivan Lewis wants a bigger share of cash from the county's police chiefs to tackle crime in his constituency. With Radcliffe and its neighbouring towns of Whitefield and Prestwich regularly targeted by robbers and armed gangs, Mr Lewis has called for
IMMENSE as has been the anguish of the family of Joseph McCaughran, the East Lancashire grandfather who died after being dragged and hurled to the floor by a burglar's getaway car in Spain, it has surely been made far worse by the cruel indifference of
ENGINEERS building a 40km pipeline across Lancashire and Cheshire -- which fringed Chorley -- have clocked up more than 840,000 working hours, with just four lost time accidents, says Transco. The gas pipeline company says this is a record, and has earned
THANK you very much for your wonderful article 'Valderee' (LET, July 23). Like all 'Looking Back' reports, it was interesting reading. I did not know the person personally, but I have had several pints with him in the Turners Arms and Wellwishers in King
I HAVE thoroughly enjoyed myself at Arts in the Park in Blackburn. The variety of events was spectacular, from plays and circus acts to jazz and classical music. The atmosphere was wonderful, with the whole community obviously having enormous fun. I should
THE Lancashire TUC has expressed grave concern at recent events in Oldham, Burnley and Accrington. We oppose the racists whose aim is to divide communities for their own vicious ends. The racist and fascist organisers of the British National Party and
UNDER 11 SECTION ONE P W L Nr Pts Darwen... 7 7 0 0 21 Accrington... 8 5 3 0 15 East Lancs... 8 4 4 0 12 Longridge... 6 3 3 0 9 Church... 8 2 5 1 7 Salesbury... 7 2 4 1 7 Colne... 8 2 6 0 6 SECTION TWO P W L Nr Pts Burnley... 8 6 1 1 19 Ramsbottom...
THE race pack made for grim reading and the accompanying death warrant did little to calm the nerves. Welcome to the world famous Tough Guy! Dead Leg Swamp, Murder Mile and the electrocuted Tiger's Tail were all part of the 2.5 mile Killing Fields assault
Darwen 259 Salesbury 203 The rules: Teams start with 200 runs Teams bat in pairs for a set amount of overs When a batsman loses a wicket the team loses eight runs and they swap ends Each bowler bowls no more than three overs DARWEN M Patt...5 T Painter
LEIGH RMI manager Steve Waywell has signed 27-year-old Michael Reynolds from Ayr United. The striker, who previously played for Unibond Premier League side Emley, joined Ayr in December 1998 for a fee of £60,000. "Jelly", as he is known to Ayr fans, scored
EWOOD chief Graeme Souness today revealed he's virtually decided upon his best 11 after Rovers stepped up their pre-season preparations with a dramatic comeback against Wrexham last night. Former Newcastle United wing-man Keith Gillespie scored twice
LOCAL MP Peter Pike is calling on local organisations in Burnley and Padiham to identify older people who are the heroes of local volunteering. Those nominated will be presented with a certificate and an invitation to the House of Commons by the International
MOORHOUSE'S Black Cat dark beer may no longer be the Supreme Champion Ale of Great Britain, but bosses at the Burnley brewery are already gearing up to regain the title they won in 2000. After winning the title, the brewery upped production of the beer
A SUMMER event is taking place in Burnley this weekend - for women only. The event at Stoneyholme and Daneshouse community centre on Saturday from noon to 4pm is a joint venture between the Al-Nisa youth and community service and women's groups. All women
A YOUNG mother told of her horror as she found a man allegedly exposing himself and 'messing' with her baby. The woman said she was shocked, grabbed the 18-month-old little girl and started crying after she discovered Shaun Ruddeforth holding the infant
A CATALOGUE of errors by two companies in the run-up to a worker's death could lead to them being prosecuted by health and safety officials. An inquest jury returned a verdict of accidental death after hearing how Robert McPhearson was crushed to death
FALLING 3,500 feet with only a parachute to save them would be a nightmare scenario for most people but for Trawden woman Leanne Gorman it was done in the name of a very good cause. Leanne, 31, of East View, had taken the plunge last year when she did
ST HELENS Town continue their pre-season build up tonight when they take on Paul Jewell's Wigan Athletic at Knowsley Road. The game continues Town's preparation for the North West Counties League season which kicks off on August 18 with a trip to Maine
LONG-distance cyclist Maurice Fisher clocked up £1,000 to help youngsters with leukaemia. The children's champion, who lived at the Rose and Crown pub, in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, tackled a 240-mile sponsored bike ride from Oswaldtwistle to the world
A DARWEN factory worker was delighted when his dream came true and his latest album was released to the public. Although Jim Donaldson, of Spring Vale Garden Village, Darwen, was no stranger to the world of fame as he had the pleasure of recording some
FIVE pub regulars have teamed up for a marathon walk in aid of a cancer charity. Ron Morgan, a 25-year-old food operative, and wife Clare, 24, decided to walk the 36-miles from the Brewers Arms, Oswaldtwistle, to Blackpool Pleasure Beach because Clare's
ANIMAL shelter bosses in East Lancashire are bracing themselves for an influx of unwanted dogs as owners jet off on their holidays. Summer means misery for many pets who are turfed out by selfish people intent on enjoying themselves for a week or two
NEED a holiday? Or perhaps you've got the post-holiday blues and need to book another one! Then look no further than our great Travel link on this site's Home Page for a passport to your next holiday destination. Whether you fancy sipping margaritas in
A TOWN cleaner became town hero this week, having completed a dream mountain expedition for charity. Chris Graham, of Hadden Road, Lowton, spent nine days in Tanzania, trekking 19,321ft up Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. After five
AS I walk around my local town centre all I seem to come across these days is a generation of kids that call themselves nu-metal, whatever that is supposed to mean. I ask myself as I wonder into my favourite girlie shop am I not with it any more, because
NEED a holiday? Or perhaps you've got the post-holiday blues and need to book another one! Then look no further than our great Travel link on this site's Home Page for a passport to your next holiday destination. Whether you fancy sipping margaritas in
PREPARATIONS for Great Harwood festival are almost complete with music and beautiful flower displays planned for the event at St Bartholomew's Parish Church. The organisers of the festival, which is in its fifth year, will be decking the church with flowers
THE National Canine Defence League has set up a stall on Darwen Sainsbury's car park to help prevent healthy dogs from being destroyed. They are offering to microchip pets for £9.50, or free if the owner is on housing benefit, income support, tax credit
A MISSING man was found safe and well after the police helicopter was sent to find him. Stephen Hamer, 80, of Broadhead Road, Turton, was found yesterday after disappearing for 15 hours. Although he had gone missing for short periods in the past, his
AN activity week just for the girls will be held at Haslingden Sports Centre starting on Monday. The sport activity project which will include netball, basketball and soccer with coach Karen Carter but with an emphasis on fun and enjoyment. The week is
VILLAGERS in Crawshawbooth have launched a massive campaign against the building of new industrial units. The residents have formed an action group and presented a 93-signature protest petition to Rossendale Council's planning committee chairman Chris
FIREFIGHTERS had to wear special chemical suits to clear a mustard spillage at a Leigh factory. Staff at the Patak plant, off Atherleigh Way, had to be evacuated after a pint of pure mustard oil was spilt. The oil, which is used as a food additive in
MORE than 100 jobs are in danger as the borough's biggest retailer announced major losses at one of its superstores. Hindley's Co-op superstore, in Cross Street, has been losing out to fierce competition from out-of-town supermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury's
THE holiday edition of Youth News, the free Wigan Metro newspaper for young people, is out now. Edition 12 includes articles on what's on in Leigh and Wigan, youth projects, an update on skateboarding, racial equality, and Naomi Yates writes about Moshers
DON'T let the hot weather deter you from enjoying a delicious curry. People in Asian countries eat spicy meals in hotter temperatures than we'll probably ever experience in East Lancashire and your tastebuds will be revived if you've been living on salads
A LEADING hospital campaigner has joined the fight against the proposed merger of Chorley and South Ribble and Preston NHS Trusts next year. Jo Smeeton, former secretary of the Chorley Hospital Crusade, launched in 1977 to get the hospital redeveloped
BLACKBURN Methodist Church has appointed a new superintendent minister for their eleven church circuit. The Reverend Robert Fisher will have pastoral care of two churches from September 1, Lammack and Mellor. He succeeds the Rev Geoffrey Baines who has
PLANS to stage a Bollywood drive-in movie event as part of Blackburn's Mela have been scrapped. But the area's biggest ever free outdoor Asian event is set to be better than ever, organisers have promised. Thousands of people are expected to flock to
A DRUNKEN man on crutches because of a broken leg got involved in a fight outside a Blackburn nightclub. Police found a man unconscious on the ground outside Never Never Land and there was a large amount of blood on his face and head, Blackburn magistrates
SOCCER: Ramsbottom United face Prestwich Heys from the Manchester League in a pre-season friendly at Prestwich tonight. Chorley face Morecambe at home as they continue their build-up to the new season and Padiham and Great Harwood clash at the Showground
SOCCER: Darwen's new signings took centre stage in the pre-season friendly against West Lancs League side Springfields last night. Mark Heys, the former Clitheroe and Great Harwood forward, equalised after Springfields took an early lead. Midfielder Craig
ROSSENDALE United manager Jim McCluskie has hit back at accusations that he 'stole' Mike Smith from neighbours Ramsbottom United. Ramsbottom have reported Rossendale to the Lancashire FA because they believe Smith was approached in May, when he was still
BROTHERS Thornton and Ken Taylor combined to take third place in the inaugural Chas Dickinson Memorial Relay around Entwistle Reservoir last Wednesday. The veteran Rossendale pair were beaten only by two crack Salford Harrier teams as almost 100 runners
