A DRAMATIC play about the triumph of God's love over the evil and terror on the streets of New York's ghettos comes to Clitheroe next month. The Cross And The Switchblade by David Wilkerson is the story of country preacher Wilkerson's lonely crusade to
BLACKBURN Rovers were celebrating today after setting up a mouth-watering friendly against Spanish giants Barcelona. Rovers will announce their return to the big time with a high-profile clash against the Catalan club at Ewood just six days before the
A TAKEAWAY chef cooked up a red-hot treat to win the Burnley final of the National Curry Chef of the Year. Muhammad Bashir Ali, who works at the Tara Asian Takeaway, Rosegrove, tantalised the judges' tastebuds with a chicken masala with Bombay potatoes
THOUSANDS of people will take to the streets of Nelson at the weekend for a religious celebration. Religious leaders and Pendle's Muslim residents will gather at the Ghausia Mosque in Nelson town centre at 11am on Sunday to mark the birthday of the Holy
MOTORISTS in Pendle have been warned to take extra care on the roads following the rain after a dry spell. Colne-based traffic unit sergeant Russ Gregory said: "When it is dry, oil, petrol and diesel soaks into the road surface. "Then when there is rains
"NO kneecap - no problem" should be charity cyclist Malcolm Redford's motto. The 48-year-old Colne teacher is in training for a gruelling two-week bike ride from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise money for the National Autistic Society. But even that
A 26-YEAR-old Accrington man, disturbed as he attempted to hook a trailer loaded with timber to the back of his transit van, was later chased by police. Blackburn magistrates heard that John Johnstone reached speeds of 60mph as they pursued him along
A HYPNOTIST told to pay £6,500 to a woman who took part in one of his shows today spoke out for the first time and said: "My hell isn't over yet." Philip Green, 49, of St Hubert's Road, Great Harwood, revealed that he is seeking to appeal against the
THE parents of a little girl who will never walk today thanked the dozens of fund-raisers who have come their aid -- and collected more than £14,000. Two-year-old Lauren Howorth, of Church, suffers from spinal muscular atrophy -- SMA -- a condition which
MIDFIELD battler Stuart McCall today admitted he's ready to listen to other offers if his Bradford future isn't sorted out in the next 48 hours. The veteran campaigner was left shocked and stunned when he was asked to take a 60 per cent pay cut by the
MIDFIELD battler Stuart McCall today admitted he's ready to listen to other offers if his Bradford future isn't sorted out in the next 48 hours. The veteran campaigner was left shocked and stunned when he was asked to take a 60 per cent pay cut by the
THIS match was just a bridge too far for North End as a season which has been absolutely wonderful for everyone connected with Preston fell apart at the final hurdle. Forget that final scoreline for in no way does it reflect the closeness of the match
IT'S been labelled "the new dating agency" -- a place where romance blossoms and lasting relationships are formed. Far from being a place of doom, gloom and despondency, we should give thanks to the office, factory or depot -- or wherever we spend our
CAROLINE Egan got straight to the point when she decided to run a fund-raising event for Rossendale Hospice: she organised a twelve hour darts marathon. Caroline, of Hammond Avenue, Stacksteads, dedicated the darts event and fun day at Rose Mount Working
POLICE are appealing for information about a callous crook who offered security advice to a pensioner and then stole her purse containing £300 cash. He approached the woman, aged 81, at her home in Cherry Crescent, Rawtenstall, and talked to her about
NEW woods in Stacksteads, Fence, Earby and Grindleton have helped towards a millennium project to plant more than 1,700 new trees in Lancashire. Project co-ordinator of the Woodland Trust scheme, Paul Brunton, said more than 1,000 people had been involved
AN 87-year-old Belmont woman died after suffering eight fractured ribs and a ruptured spleen in a mystery fall at her home. An inquest heard that Amy Hill, of South View was discovered by neighbours who forced their way into her home and found her on
BOSSES at Blackburn's oldest brewery were bitterly disappointed today after losing out on a £300,000 contract to supply beer to Blackburn with Darwen Council. Thwaites claim the lucrative contract for draught and packaged beers and lagers has gone to
NO sooner had Bolton Wanderers shaken off the unwanted "nearly men" tag that had dogged them for the past couple of years then they had gained another unwelcome label - Team Most Likely to Go Back Down. Sam Allardyce, triumphant at Cardiff's Millennium
SEAN Gregan could not accept such an unhappy ending to Preston's fairytale season. The North End battler sat in the centre circle and wept as they failed to clinch their second successive promotion -- and fulfill the dream of playing in the Premiership
CHARITY Concert for the Meningitis Research Foundation, King Street Club, Accrington, 7.30pm. 'Madame Butterfly,' King George's Hall, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Parkinson's Disease Society, Temple Street Resource Centre, Burnley, 7.30pm. Speaker: Marian Zebedee
n JESUS Christ Superstar is being presented in Blackburn Cathedral next week by a company of young Blackpool artistes who are recruiting performers from the Blackburn diocese to complete the cast. The production is being staged from Monday to Wednesday
FOUR actors are preparing to get soaked nightly for their art as they discover the nightmare that is Neville's Island. The cast become castaways for the Tim Firth comedy, directed by Carol Anne Connolly, for Rossendale Players' latest offering at the
BLACKBURN Rovers were celebrating today after setting up a mouth-watering friendly against Spanish giants Barcelona. Rovers will announce their return to the big time with a high-profile clash against the Catalan club at Ewood just six days before the
ROVERS today quashed talk of a move for Everton defender Michael Ball. A story in one of the weekend tabloids claimed Rovers were ready to launch a £6 million bid for the player who is thought to be unsettled at Goodison. But, though he has been mentioned
A DERELICT piece of land in the heart of Great Harwood is set to be transformed into a safe haven for youngsters. Lancashire County Council has made £22,000 available to provide a new hang-out on the site of the former Western County Nursery School, in
NEW woods in Stacksteads, Fence, Earby and Grindleton have helped towards a millennium project to plant more than 1,700 new trees in Lancashire. Project co-ordinator of the Woodland Trust scheme, Paul Brunton, said more than 1,000 people had been involved
SOLICITOR Keith Bagot swapped his legal brain for his Soccer Brain when he took part in a TV show of the same name. The 42-year-old Blackburn Rovers fan will be seen pitting his wits against a Manchester United fan from Wigan and a Blackpool fan from
LANCASHIRE coach Bob Simpson has issued a "be patient" plea to the county's supporters. Sunday's defeat at Durham left them next to bottom of the Second Division of the National League with two points from three matches. They have also gone three Championship
RISHTON are through to the quarter finals of the Inter League Trophy thanks to a crushing nine wicket victory over Unsworth yesterday. Peter Sleep's table-toppers were one of five Lancashire League clubs to book a place in the last eight after a bumper
BLACKBURN Rovers were celebrating today after setting up a mouth-watering friendly against Spanish giants Barcelona. Rovers will announce their return to the big time with a high-profile clash against the Catalan club at Ewood just six days before the
TORY parliamentary candidate George Lee today defended spelling mistakes in his election leaflet and said it was just "a harsh reality of life". The colourful fold-out brochure outlining the Rossendale councillor's pledges to improve education has been
A COLLECTOR of film memorabilia is offering a £500 reward for the return of property stolen from his home in Bacup including a sign photograph of Arnold Schwarzenegger famous for his saying: "I'll Be Back". The owner who has asked not to be named for
POLICE are urging callers to dial 999 in emergencies only, in a bid to make the East Lancashire call centre more efficient. The central communications room at Blackburn Police Station, which deals with calls from Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn an Ribble
A LOOK at the key figures and stats. BOLTON 3 PRESTON 0 Farrelly 17, Ricketts 90, Gardner 90 MATCH FACTS BOLTON: Clarke, Bergsson, Frandsen (Elliott 80), Hansen (Ricketts 70), Holdsworth, Gardner, Farrelly, Nolan, Barness, Charlton, Hendry. Subs not used
PRESTON boss David Moyes says his side will bounce back and be stronger for the Millennium Stadium experience next season. North End lost 3-0 to Lancashire rivals Bolton in the First Division Play-Off Final yesterday in front of 54,000 fans in an emotional
