THE road-makers in Blackburn need to pull their socks up. In Ainsworth Street, the red brick crossings are partly used by buses, so they are crushed down and cause pools to occur. The curved garden rails interfere with buses. Now, we've got flower beds
IN response to negative comments regarding the noise levels of the Asian mela which took place in Witton Park, Blackburn, why were they made? Because on August 20 this was a successful Asian event or because the Asian community truly enjoyed themselves
THE British Lung Foundation is looking for adventurous cyclists to join them on an experience of a lifetime. This exciting event is taking place in October and combines a challenge with the opportunity to ride through the stunning landscape between Vienna
COULD the Liberal Democrats elaborate a little more on their bringing 'democracy' to the North West, as mentioned in your article (LET, August 31)? I am all for 'democracy,' as it does not, in my opinion exist in the United Kingdom. If democracy were
OUT of favour defender Darren Peacock has joined West Ham on a one month loan. Hammers boss Harry Redknapp moved in for the 32-year-old centre back after injuries have robbed him of Rio Ferdinand and Javier Margas, while Igor Stimac is currently suspended
Down by the Riverside, with Phil Lloyd AS a Scot, I'm sure the manager's attentions were focused on the game in Latvia. But I hope Mr Souness managed, as I did, to take in something of the game in Holland on Saturday evening. He would have witnessed just
A PENSIONER who awoke to find a raider standing by her bed had undergone a personality change and was now constantly anxious and distressed, a court heard. Burnley Crown Court was told how Paul Williams, 23, threw a battery through the 88-year-old victim's
CABBIES today advised late night revellers in Burnley to take a safety-first approach to getting home as they announced a ban on private hire touting outside pubs and nightclubs. Burnley's 400-strong Private Hire Association says walking out of a nightclub
PENDLE'S policy on bin bags looks set to get the sack in a bid to reduce costs and encourage householders to cut the amount of rubbish they throw out. Councillors are being asked to agree to throw out the old system of providing the same amount of bin
A TOWN'S residents have complained to their MP about a Stagecoach decision to cut them out of a major express bus route. In future people who live in Barnoldswick will have to travel to Colne to pick up the popular X43 Manchester service, and Gordon Prentice
SCORES of Muslim youngsters stopped traffic to highlight their campaign for a new schoolroom. Teatime traffic was held up as children stood and sang for half an hour in Richmond Hill Street, Accrington. Hyndburn Council had refused permission for a teacher
FAMILIES flocked to the sun-soaked Springhill Nursing Home for their third charity summer fair. The all-afternoon event included a bouncy castle, barbecue, face-painting and displays by the Hyndburn Comets. A display was also given by martial arts expert
A COFFEE morning at Clitheroe Town Hall raised £190 for a group for the visually impaired of the Ribble Valley. It was hosted by the Mayoress of Clitheroe, Susan Yearing pictured (left) with Christine Bailey with her guide dog Lizzie, and the Mayor, Alan
Hartlepool 3, Burnley 2 Hartlepool United (2) 3 Miller 30 (pen), Fitzpatrick 38, Stephenson 90 Burnley (1) 2 Cooke 18, Payton 82 Agg 4-6 The Clarets made heavy weather of their passage through to the second round of the Worthington Cup, losing 3-2 to
CLARETS trickster Glen Little ackowledges that the boot is firmly on the other foot as Burnley head for Hartlepool tonight. And the on-song midfielder isn't complaining as he contemplates a place in the second round of the Worthington Cup for the first
AN economic development firm which trains thousands of East Lancashire people has been given a stamp of approval. Enterprise plc has been awarded accreditation under the Investors in People staff training and development standard for the third time. Enterprise
PROFITS at British Vita, parent firm of Caligen Foam in Accrington, rose slightly in the first six months of the year In the six months to June 30 sales rose to £491.7million compared to £473million in the same period last year. Profit before tax rose
A FIREMAN lost his life needlessly attempting to recover a body from a dangerous lodge, an inquest heard. Sub-officer Paul Metcalf (pictured, right), of Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, died a year ago today as a result of a rescue operation to recover the
A FRIGHTENED woman has told how young vandals tried to burn her house to the ground. Madeline Gibbons, who lives in Haydock Street, Roe Lee, Blackburn, says local youths are behind the attack. The arsonists smashed a window in the front door of her terraced
POLICE are trying to trace a good samaritan who came to the aid of a mum-to-be who was attacked in a Blackburn park. The 18-year-old, who is four months pregnant, was set upon by three youths in Corporation Park last Thursday. The youths pushed her to
VILLAGE sub-postmaster Ken Hayward is waiting to see if he will win his test case for being paid the minimum wage, which could affect postmasters across the country. Mr Hayward, who runs a general store and post office counter at his home in Holden Street
LANCASHIRE must finally face up to the reality of Second Division cricket in the National League next season. Sunday's dramatic win at Worcester had encouraged hopes of a great escape, but those hopes were shattered within 24 hours with another poor performance
PNE 1, PORTSMOUTH 0 "A WIN today?" "No I reckon a draw," was how the conversation went as a couple of Preston fans made their way into Deepdale. But, after their third win in five First Division games, these North End fans might just start believing their
Blackburn with Darwen Deanery Mothers Union annual festival, St Silas Church, Preston New Road, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Friends In Bereavement meet in the lounge, St John's Methodist Church, Albert Road, Colne, 7pm. 'Family and Flowers - Poetry and Prose,'
WHY is the council so unwilling to save one of Blackburn's most famous historical landmarks -- the old water tank at Revidge? In essence, this feature may be no more than a redundant, old and mundane aspect of the town's water supply system. But in sentiment
IN replying to Councillor Dave Smith (Letters, August 30), who claims that the major decision on the cabinet style of local government was taken by the whole Labour group in a free and open manner, I derive no pleasure in disagreeing with him. When Coun
IT is good news that Rishton youngster Aaron Grimshaw has won his appeal (LET, September 1) and will now attend Norden High School and is to be applauded as common sense prevailing over uncaring logic by the local education authority. Unless parents take
I FIND Raymond Goldstone's responses (Letters, August 28) to my earlier remarks both patronising and insulting. Does he seriously think that Blackburn town centre currently matches up to the likes of Bolton, Manchester, or even Preston? It seems that
A TERRIFIED couple came face to face with masked raiders who held them hostage in their own home overnight and then robbed their post office business. Their ordeal began when they returned from work last night to find at least three men wearing balaclavas
A FIREMAN lost his life needlessly attempting to recover a body from a dangerous lodge, an inquest heard. Sub-officer Paul Metcalf, of Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, died a year ago today as a result of a rescue operation to recover the body of 15-year-old
A DAIRY unit in Norfolk Street, Nelson, has been granted planning permission by councillors. A public meeting with nearby residents had ironed out concerns over noise and traffic danger, Pendle Council's Nelson area committee heard . The meeting was told
BLACKBURN MP and shadow home secretary Jack Straw said that the streets should be reclaimed for law-abiding citizens from "winos", addicts and aggressive beggars. Speaking in Lewisham, South London, Mr Straw hammered out a "get tough" message, which included
PARTIALLY-SIGHTED people and their carers had a chance to find out about people who could help them at a one-day exhibition. Accrington Blind Society hosted the annual event at Accrington Town Hall, joined by the Galloway Society of Preston and Blackburn
GARDENERS had the chance to show what they could do at the Great Harwood Civic Society's show. Publicity officer Paul Dunn said 34 green-fingered locals contributed 330 displays of flowers and vegetables, and there were also photography and baking competitions
BLACKBURN Rovers new-boy Craig Hignett has been rocked by another injury blow which looks set to keep him out of action for at least another 10 days. The 30-year-old midfielder today admitted he was feeling 'depressed and low' after he broke down again
MICKY Mellon, John Mullin and the strike pairing of Andy Payton and Graham Branch are knocking on the door for a first-team return at Hartlepool United tonight. Clarets boss Stan Ternent intends to show a strong hand at Victoria Park, despite a commanding
BRICK firm Marshalls, which has major site in Accrington, has seen a healthy rise in profits despite difficult market conditions. In the six months to June 30 sales rose to £159.9million from £147million in the same period last year. A statement issued
AN AWARD winning project has been praised for helping to cut crime in a community. Youth Works Sudellside, at Darwen, has become one of the top two entries in the British Community Safety Awards, backed by Norwich Union and Crime Concern. Lancashire Police
RIVAL gardeners Donald Kershaw and Keith McCarren were involved in a head-to-head war of the roses -- and other plants -- duel at Rawtenstall, Edgeside and District Amateur Gardeners' Society 85th annual show. In the closest ever battle Don won the Birtwistle
FITNESS fanatics got moving for a good cause when they began a gruelling decathlon at Blackburn's Regency Fitness Suite. About 50 people are pitting their strength against workout machines at the gym against the clock this week. To qualify, men and women
I WAS at Ewood on Saturday afternoon and saw Nathan Blake score a goal, take off his shirt in celebration, and promptly got a yellow card. Viewing Match of the Day on Saturday night, I saw Vieira and Silvinho each score for Arsenal. Both players celebrated
ROVERS appear to have several surplus players on their books who seem reluctant to move to other clubs, presumably fearing a drop in wages. I have a suggestion: why not make these players earn their inflated wages off the field? Some examples: working
A TERRIFIED couple came face to face with masked raiders who held them hostage in their own home overnight and then robbed their post office business. Their ordeal began when they returned from work last night to find at least three men wearing balaclavas
I WAS utterly disgusted by the referee at Ewood Park on August 26. I know loads of teams complain about referees, but heaven only knows why nine out of 10 who come to Ewood give us only a couple of good points maybe. For the rest are diabolical. Time
FOUR Lancashire League clubs are battling for the services of exciting New Zealand prospect Tama Canning. Enfield, Burnley, Rishton and Haslingden have all expressed an interest in Accrington's current sub-professional. Canning has caught the eye while
LANCASHIRE fear that skipper John Crawley will be ruled out for the rest of the season with stomach cramps. Crawley was unable to field in yesterday's National League defeat by Gloucestershire at Bristol, and he was bent double in pain in the umpires'
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman will pit his managerial wits against his former team-mate when Runcorn visit the Crown Ground tonight in the UniBond Premier Division. Coleman used to play with former Barnet, Bury and Rochdale striker Mark Carter
JOHN Lund is the undisputed king of stock car racing after claiming a record-breaking seventh world championship. The Rimington farmer's win eclipsed the six world titles held by the legendary stock car driver Stuart Smith since 1985. Lund, 46, fended
IT'S DONCASTER Yearling sales again this week -- the past year seems to have gone so quickly. I am off to the sales with trainer Kevin Ryan who has had such brilliant success this season. Kevin is looking to buy up to 20 yearlings in the Doncaster St
North End 3, Shrewsbury 1 PrestonNorth End (3) 4 Macken 6, 13, 76 Alexander 30 Shrewsbury Town (0) 1 Davidson 55 Agg 4-2 North End strolled into the second round of the Worthington Cup with a 4-2 aggregate win over Shrewsbury, with John Macken scoring
