EX-ROVER David Mail could be the major obstacle standing between Clitheroe and their hopes of FA Vase glory at Wembley tomorrow. But he will be a reluctant hero if he lines up for Brigg Town, as he confesses he still isn't really interested in football
ANIMAL welfare groups have been accused of being silent over the selective cull of British cattle and therefore not caring about cruelty to animals. Animal rights groups around the country have been extremely busy trying to speak out against animal suffering
A MOTHER and her three children subjected to a month-long terror campaign are to be re-housed thanks to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. Andrea Pointon, 28, had almost every window of her house smashed. Her living room was set on fire in an arson attack
WORLD champion Carl Fogarty today admitted he was lucky to not to suffer serious injury after crashing out of a practice session at 100mph. The Blackburn star was unhurt after the spill during practice at the third round of the World Superbike Championship
THE annual house-to-house collection for Christian Aid is from tomorrow until Saturday. Once again, I ask for your support in donating to this most worthy charity. Authorised collectors from local churches will be calling upon you. If you happen to be
A FAMILY who took on social services after home care funding was withdrawn for their elderly mother today said that whatever the outcome of their legal test case the battle was not in vain. On Thursday, High Court judges reserved their decision on an
TWO town centre electricity shops are to close in a major shake-up by Norweb. Norweb, part of the giant conglomerate United Utilities, has announced that the Burnley and Accrington branches are to shut following a review of its retail shops. But the company
IN LIGHT of the continuing confusion and conflicting reports and information concerning BSE, readers may like to know that the vegetarian charity Viva! has launched a BSE helpline - tel 01270 522500 (weekdays 10am-7pm). Viva! will supply free information
A YOUNG animal lover was devastated when he woke to find thieves had sneaked into his back garden and stolen two of his treasured ferrets. The pets, one of which is pregnant, were taken from John Clark's garden in Clayton-le-Moors. John has been keeping
AFTER the demonstration at BBC Radio Lancashire calling for the reinstatement of Asian presenter Nisar Patel, I, and another protester were invited for a chat by station manager Steve Taylor. However, we were both disappointed that he brushed aside our
ALL of us feel sympathy for those whose livelihoods have been seriously damaged by the BSE crisis. However, financial aid for the meat industry will run to billions of pounds yet only £4.5 million has been pledged for research into CJD, despite the possibility
A MAJOR public health alert was revealed today over controversial plans to allow hard-up East Lancashire families to pay for their water in advance. Health chiefs fear that an outbreak of infectious disease, including dysentery and hepatitis A, could
THE FA Vase final will be a right royal occasion for the civic dignitaries travelling south to support Clitheroe FC. Ribble Valley Mayor Dorothy Pearson and her Consort, husband Stanley, and Clitheroe Mayor Stephen Holt and his mayoress Maureen, have
CLITHEROE should have transport to Wembley sorted out for at least four of their fans after winning a Ford Fiesta in a prize raffle. Non-league rivals Accrington Stanley put the car up for grabs in a prize raffle in a bid to raise funds for themselves
HEALTH chiefs have said they believe a Rossendale man who died from Creutzfeldt Jacob Disease did not have one of the new strains linked to the beef crisis. But they would not say if a post mortem examination would be or had been carried out on Leonard
BEER-swilling, foul-mouthed and arrogant. But Ben Johnson is one Aussie who does not satisfy the typecasting. And that will be music to the ears of those Horsfield faithful with a more sensitive disposition. Last year's tantrums of Scott Williams have
SINGING superstar Gabrielle has opened her heart to Pulse about music, her new baby, involvement in a murder investigation and THAT famous eye patch. Rather than being a gimmick, the lady currently riding high in the Top 40 with Give Me A Little More
A PASTOR is appealing for a wheelchair for a parishioner's father who lives in Romania. Pastor Peter Jeynes of the Seventh Day Adventists Church, Blackburn, has made the plea on behalf of church member Anca French. Her father, Florest Aurelian lives in
THE hallowed turf at Wembley will come under the critical inspection of Shawbridge groundsman Keith Lord long before his team step out on it! For dedicated Keith will be among the crowd waiting to greet Clitheroe FC as they make their debut beneath the
TOURISTS from Belgium found themselves spending their holiday in a field, helping to protect the East Lancashire countryside. The 'green' visitors were enjoying a Natural Break conservation working holiday, organised by the British Trust for Conservation
