BLACKBURN Rovers' mascots will take part in a unique event for Chorley's Derian House children's hospice. Mascot Mania will see more than 100 football mascots from throughout the country meet at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium to attempt to break the
PARTY goers queued out of the door for the launch of Jumpin Jaks in Blackburn. The much publicised opening night jumped into action with headliners The Venga Boys and look-a-like Ali G. And a star-studded guest list - including Blackburn Rovers ace David
CALLING all ex-pupils of the Blackburn schools of Heathfield Preparatory (1967-1974), Notre Dame Grammar (1974-1979) and St Mary's College/6th form College (1974-1979/81). If you have not yet heard from me regarding the planned reunion, or if you have
REGARDING all this talk about lighting up Darwen Tower (LET, May 23), it will not be the first time it has been illuminated. Many years ago, when I was a youngster, about seven of us from our gang, 'The Bottle Back Lot,' decided to go up there one winter's
I URGE readers who, like me, watched the TV programme 'Old' on Channel 4 on May 23 to do as I have done and write to Tony Blair, asking him to sit up and take notice of what is happening to many, many elderly people in this country. The programme was
MANY thanks to Mrs E Mussenden (Letters, May 27) for her reminiscences about her father, Len Cooper, a shipping clerk for engineers Clayton Goodfellow Co Ltd. in Blackburn for many years. Len was a member of Holy Trinity Church at Larkhill, one of may
YOUR report on elected councillors' remuneration (LET, May 22), says more about the hypocrisy and internal struggles of the Conservative group rather than addressing the real reasons behind the agreed proposals. Firstly, as your reporter David Higgerson
NORTH West Tory Euro MP David Sumberg is urging all councils in the region to fly the flag of St George at public buildings in support of the England football team. The former Bury South MP said: "I think it would be an extremely supportive gesture from
MUMS and dads in Brandlesholme will be asked to air their grievances after the district was chosen as one of just three to take part in a nationwide parenting study. A share of £11,000 from the Coventry-based Community Education Development Centre will
Bury Hospice will be hoping for some bright ideas next month when it encourages the townsfolk to join its fundraising campaign "Go Yellow 2002". The campaign sees a nationwide series of fundraising events for the Hospice movement with a yellow theme which
BURNLEY'S former Michelin site is to become a £2million technology centre in a bid to train local people and create more than 1,500 jobs for the borough. The proposed centre, to be jointly funded by North West Development Agency and European development
SENEGAL'S shock 1-0 win over France sees the 2002 World Cup open up with the Champions falling to a 30th minute goal by Bouba Diop. 14:22: The final whistle and Senegal have won 1-0. 14:22: Last minute 14:21: Another corner for France is playe din by
IT ALL starts today, one month of football that will have people across the whole world glued to their televisions. For the next few weeks you can guarantee that whether you are queuing for a bus, standing at the check-out or sitting in the pub, the main
A FOOTBALL mad mum has had to take down a sign urging drivers to pip their horn for England -- because it drove her neighbours nuts. Heather Barnes, 32, decorated the outside of her home with England flags and posters including pictures of captain David
A FOOTBALL mad mum has had to take down a sign urging drivers to pip their horn for England -- because it drove her neighbours nuts. Heather Barnes, 32, decorated the outside of her home with England flags and posters including pictures of captain David
BURNLEY'S former Michelin site is to become a £2million technology centre in a bid to train local people and create more than 1,500 jobs for the borough. The proposed centre, to be jointly funded by North West Development Agency and European development
PENNINE Division's Road Policing Unit will be among the local organisations taking part in a series of events designed to promote child safety. The two events on 19 June in Colne and 21 June in Nelson have been organised by the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale
AN army of teddy bears has been drafted in to give the Mayoress of Pendle's charity fund a flying start. The three inch fluffy bears carry their own Pendle Witch logo and key ring and are already proving to be very popular. Mayoress Gillian Carradice
EAST Lancashire turned out in force for a magnificent display to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee weekend. Hundreds of street parties and events brought together young and old as communities across the region paid tribute to the monarch's 50 years on the
MUM's the word on the latest exhibition at Samlesbury Hall featuring some of the regions finest artists. The Secrets exhibition, in Preston New Road, is showing the work of 20 members of the North West Design Collective -- a group of artists and crafts
IN keeping with tradition the heavens opened for yesterday's Great Harwood Agricultural Show, but nothing could dampen the spirits. More than 5,000 visitors flocked to showground off Balfour Street for the 136th show, which included show jumping, husky
A WOMAN who was among the 12,000 people inside the grounds of Buckingham Palace for last night's jubilee pop concert today said: "It was absolutely fabulous." Julie Robb, 46, of George Street, Rishton, and Darren Fox, 40, of Ainsley Close, Great Harwood
POLICE are cracking down on off-licences selling alcohol to those under age after revealing that some shops serve 'anyone'. The campaign in Clitheroe follows visits by police and Trading Standards officers to some of the 30 off-licences in the town with
IAN AUSTIN took seven wickets for just 19 runs as he ripped through the Royton batting order in the Inter-League Cup yesterday. His 53 runs also contributed to the side's 32-run win. All games started late due to rain and there was no play at all at Burnley
DARWEN secured 12 points in the Northern Premier League on Saturday thanks to a magnificent seven wicket haul for young Andrew Mercer. Leyland Motors were asked to bat and the Darwen attack of professional Keith Semple and Mercer soon had them reeling
LANCASHIRE bridled at claims that they were saved by the rain in their last Championship match against Sussex, but they held their hands up today after escaping with a draw against Surrey. Surrey's decision not to enforce the follow-on on Sunday backfired
RAMSBOTTOM run machine Michael Clarke blasted the holders through to a place in the last four of the Worsley Cup. Fresh from setting a new Lancashire League batting record of 200 last week, the young Aussie smashed another ton as Ramsbottom proved too
GLEN CHAPPLE was the most relieved man at Old Trafford last night - although he had a couple of close rivals in Stuart Law and Neil Fairbrother. Chapple finally ended the longest barren run without a wicket in his career when he had Nadeem Shahid caught
BARNOLDSWICK cemented their place at the top of the Jennings Ribblesdale League with a comprehensive victory over neighbours Earby. The Applegarth club were without captain Ian Clarkson and they collapsed to 83 all out with Michael Scothern picking up
Helen mead column AS the country looks back 50 years, I've been doing the same. I've joined the rest of the nation by reminiscing - not about anything royal, but at the contents of a newspaper. I browsed through an edition published on this very day 50
REVELLERS took to the streets to make sure made sure the Golden Jubilee was an event to remember. Even the gloomy skies and occasional bursts of rain that punctuated the day failed to dampen the spirits -- for some it even hardened the resolve. Sharon
CONTROVERSIAL plans to convert a former councillor's old people's home into a residential home for the care of eight children have been recommended for approval. The project for Deansford Bungalow, Dean Road, Helmshore, will tomorrow be discussed at Rossendale
A DEVELOPER seeking permission to build 79 houses in Rawtenstall has offered a £30,000 incentive to upgrade a play area in the already heavily-developed zone. Councillors at tomorrow's development control committee are being recommended to refuse the
RESIDENTS are up in arms at a proposal to set up a gypsy encampment on land near their homes. People living in Douglas Road and Peel Drive in Bacup say the site would seriously devalue property prices and bring 'undesirables' into the area. An application
EAST Lancashire turned out in force for a magnificent display to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee weekend. Hundreds of street parties and events brought together young and old as communities across the region paid tribute to the monarch's 50 years on the
A FOOTBALL mad mum has had to take down a sign urging drivers to pip their horn for England -- because it drove her neighbours nuts. Heather Barnes, 32, decorated the outside of her home with England flags and posters including pictures of captain David
AMONG the donations of cash which have been flooding in to the Lancashire Magic Eye Cancer Scanner Appeal, has been a gift which will get the ball rolling in more ways than one. Organisers of the appeal, which will raise £200,000 to pay for a special
A FIREMAN today spoke of his amazing lucky escape after half-a-tonne of masonry fell where he stood in a blazing house. Carl Jones, 38, was using a hose reel on a fire in the kitchen of an unoccupied house in Windermere Drive, on the Within Grove estate
A CRACKDOWN on people who don't pay their council tax and business rates has collected an extra £1million. The private company in charge of collecting the money for Blackburn with Darwen Council today revealed they believed at least £600,000 of the extra
EWOOD Park is to stage an international Rugby League match for the first time in over 90 years. The game, which will take place on Saturday, November 9 (kick-off 6pm), will be the first of three test matches between Great Britain and New Zealand. For
THREE people were injured, one seriously, in two separate assaults during the early hours of Sunday morning (June 2). A 36-year-old man is currently receiving treatment for multiple fractures to his jaw at a special head injuries hospital unit in Blackburn
TWENTY years of under-investment has helped to hammer the nails into Bury Council's old folks' homes. That's the claim of union leaders, who also accuse town hall bosses of waiting until after the local elections to announce the threat. Trade union Unison
MEMBERS of the mobile cancer information service for East Lancashire will be out and about across the area this month to spread the word on cancer awareness. Staff will be visiting Kwik Save in Bolton Road, Blackburn on Thursday, June 20 between 10am
Mount Carmel made up for the disappointment of losing last year's cup final after a thrilling extra time victory against Darwen Moorland. The Accrington school lost to St Bede's of Ormskirk 12 months ago but this time around it was all smiles at Padiham
The old boys from Bacup Cricket Club upset the odds to prevent league champions Trinity from 'doing the double' and give retiring manager Steve Bird the perfect send-off. For the 30 and 40-somethings from Bacup failed to read the script and leading goal
Mike Holden has something of a secret sporting past that he is ready to share with the rest of the world. For the man who many know for his boundless enthusiasm for rugby committed the biggest sin of all -- he used to play football! In fact, Mike is something
AFTER metal trees, bee-hives and the grandmother and child statue as examples of public art in Blackburn, can anyone explain what the chrome uprights and bars are at the junction of Church Street and Ainsworth Street? To me, they look like racecourse
ON behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, I would like to thank the manager of Bookers Cash and Carry, Gannow Lane, Burnley, for their wonderful donation. The purpose of Make-A-Wish is simple: To grant the favourite wishes of children suffering from life-threatening
I READ with interest your article (LET, May 28) about the Little White Horse pub's recruitment drive for 'older' topless barmaids. Like many parents, I regularly drop my teenage daughter off in a very busy Burnley town centre on a Friday evening. I am
I READ with mounting incredulity the call from Mrs Christine Blackford for the Government to "take the lead and ban smacking" (Letters, May 18). I do realise that smacking, like abortion and fox hunting, is an emotive issue which raises strong feelings
I AM writing in frustration at the parking situation around Blackburn Infirmary and the total lack of understanding from the authorities. Over the past month, I have attended the Infirmary with my young daughter at difficult times of the day as out-patients
BOSSES at the Met Arts Centre have defended themselves after being accused of mounting an unnecessary cover-up. Sheets of paper were placed over nude drawings at an exhibition of work by Bury-born artist Lizzie Carr, ahead of school theatre trips during
DEDICATED volunteer Jim McGinnis has seen his commitment to the Mosses Community Centre in Bury matched by his employers, who donated £12,000 to the club. The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of United Parcel Service, made the generous gesture to help
THE search is on for the final member of the borough's very own boy band. Auditions are being held this Friday to find a third teenager to make up pop-band Nau-T. Carol Godby, known throughout the borough for her theatre workshop, is managing the up-and-coming
A WOMAN found dead in her home the day after a violent street row died from a head injury, police revealed today. Christine Moore's body was discovered by a neighbour looking through the back window of her home in Emma Street, Accrington, on Saturday
Doncaster Dragons 20, Leigh Centurions 35 SKIPPER Adam Bristow scored his first hat-trick for the club as the Centurions marched into third place in the NFP table writes Mike Hulme Loose-forward Bristow was one of several key men as Leigh sent the Dragons
BRAZILIAN star Rivaldo faces disciplinary action today for his over-reaction in an incident in last night's match with Turkey which saw Blackburn Rovers defender Hakan Unsal sent off. Rivaldo collapsed clutching his face after Unsal kicked the ball at
AN incredible opening ceremony in Seoul has kicked-off the 2002 World Cup. In the 64,000 seater capacity stadium fans watched a blend of traditional Korean costume and dance mix with hi-tech computers and laser shows. In one fo the most eagerly anticipated
HAVING moved from Belgium to France one thing is clear -- the French have not come to terms with their opening defeat. "France 0, Senegal 1" screamed the results board outside one hypermarket and even four days after the event troubled shoppers looked
ENGLAND'S 1-1 draw with Sweden sees a disappointing start to the tournament for Sven's boys. 12:22: FULL TIME: Eng. 1 - 1 Swe. England will kick themselves for not winning this game in the first half as they allowed the Swedes to get back into the game
IRELAND'S second hlaf performance stunned the Cameroons and Mick McCarthy's boys were unlucky to not to win. 09:24: Full-time: Cameroon 1 - 1 Ireland. A great second half performance from Ireland has exorcised the Roy Keane ghost, and they are very much
BRAZILIAN star Rivaldo faces disciplinary action today for his over-reaction in an incident in last night's match with Turkey which saw Blackburn Rovers defender Hakan Unsal sent off. Rivaldo collapsed clutching his face after Unsal kicked the ball at
BLACKBURN Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel is facing a battle with USA team-mate Kasey Keller to be first choice in the World Cup - and may end up sharing the honour. Friedel is waiting nervously today to find out if he or Tottenham's Keller will get the
POLICE have appealed to Burnley residents for help in catching 20 Bradford rioters involved in last year's disturbances. Detectives believe that the trouble makers have links to the Lancashire town including having family there. Information received from
RESIDENTS in Cliviger were left out of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations because of funding problems for the village's proposed party. A community party had been planned yesterday but had to be cancelled until further notice because an application to the
RESIDENTS in Cliviger were left out of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations because of funding problems for the village's proposed party. A community party had been planned yesterday but had to be cancelled until further notice because an application to the
MORE than £1million is set to be spent clearing empty and unfit houses in the Daneshouse area of Burnley. Serious disrepair, structural instability and vacancy rates of up to 92 per cent in some streets in the area have led to high levels of disorder
THE Mayor and Mayoress of Pendle judged a Jubilee window dressing competition in Earby. The Mayor Pauline McCormick and the Mayoress Gillian Carradice concluded that Woodcliffe Furniture were the winners for their settee display of Jubilee memorabilia
YOUNG sports fans could be in line for a new £500,000 facility on their doorstep -- if development plans get the go ahead. Pupils at Gisburn Road Primary School in Barnoldswick currently travel to Colne to play football but a proposed sports development
PENNINE Division's Road Policing Unit will be among the local organisations taking part in a series of events designed to promote child safety. The two events on 19 June in Colne and 21 June in Nelson have been organised by the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale
AN army of teddy bears has been drafted in to give the Mayoress of Pendle's charity fund a flying start. The three inch fluffy bears carry their own Pendle Witch logo and key ring and are already proving to be very popular. Mayoress Gillian Carradice
ROBBERIES in Lancashire were up by 50 per cent in the first four months of 1992 compared with the same period the year before. Chief Constable Brian Johnson described the figure as "disturbing".
EAST Lancashire Health Authority announced funding to reinstate two cancer care nurses had been found. Wendy Birtwistle and Hazel James were offered jobs with the Communicare NHS trust after a Telegraph campaign.
A NEW Government scheme that will benefit residents in some of Hyndburn's most deprived areas has been launched in Accrington. The Keep Warm Keep Safe project aims to promote grants and benefits available to residents in the Central, Church, Springhill
A WOMAN found dead in her home the day after a violent street row died from a head injury, police revealed today. Christine Moore's body was discovered by a neighbour looking through the back window of her home in Emma Street, Accrington, on Saturday
A WOMAN found dead in her home the day after a violent street row died from a head injury, police revealed today. Christine Moore's body was discovered by a neighbour looking through the back window of her home in Emma Street, Accrington, on Saturday
STONYHURST College could opt out of the annual schools league table rat race in August after a ground-breaking vote by headmasters. Members of the organisation for heads of top independent schools, HMC, have decided that schools such as Stonyhurst need
LIKE everyone else I was disappointed with the draw against Sweden but I feel England will play better against Argentina. It is going to be a big game on Friday and playing against a side who have so many stars should lift the England lads. And I think
JACQUES Rudolph helped Lowerhouse seal a place in the Worsley Cup semi-final for the first time in 22 years despite knowing that former South African skipper Hansie Cronje had died that morning. South African Rudolph, who has been called up to his country's
BURY social services have been given a mixed verdict by independent inspectors. The department has scored one star, on a scale of zero to three, under a new star rating brought in by the Government. The scoring system is a summary of judgements made by
ADULT learners who study vocational courses face two years of huge rises in the fees they pay. Hourly charges will go up by 26 per cent in August, and by the same amount again next year. Education bosses say the move has been forced upon them by national
LIKE everyone else I was disappointed with the draw against Sweden but I feel England will play better against Argentina. It is going to be a big game on Friday and playing against a side who have so many stars should lift the England lads. And I think
BLACKBURN Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel is facing a battle with USA team-mate Kasey Keller to be first choice in the World Cup - and may end up sharing the honour. Friedel is waiting nervously today to find out if he or Tottenham's Keller will get the
DIEHARD Shakers fans have helped the club achieve the most crucial victory in its 117 year history. Survival. After 12 weeks of uncertainty, the spectre of closure has finally been lifted from Bury FC. The club is now being transferred into the hands
MELISSA Strickson's parents blame themselves for their daughter's death -- but they also feel let down by social services, police and the courts. Last October, the 13-year-old died from a massive overdose after running away from home to the flat of self-confessed
HASLINGDEN'S first tapas-style bar was launched to the sound of maracas and music. Manager Nick Hogan and wife Denise entertained locals at The Holden Arms, kick starting their Jubilee celebrations. The £100,000 refurbishment has taken six weeks to complete
PLANS to build an agricultural workers' bungalow have been turned down to avoid urban sprawl in rural areas. The application for the building at Dunnockshaw Farm, Burnley Road, Dunnockshaw, was refused by Burnley Council development control after members
ARRIVA Trains Northern have given Todmorden's development committee an assurance that the town's railway station has not been earmarked for closure. The pledge comes as Arriva gave details of their plans to improve and modernise the station. They announced
MUM's the word on the latest exhibition at Samlesbury Hall featuring some of the regions finest artists. The Secrets exhibition, in Preston New Road, is showing the work of 20 members of the North West Design Collective -- a group of artists and crafts
THE Queen's Golden Jubilee was the toast of East Lancashire over the extended Bank Holiday break. And revellers at The Postal Order in Darwen Street, Blackburn, were treated to a beer festival with more than 25 real ales. Drinkers may even have had the
COLLEAGUES at Samlesbury's BAE Systems have raised £1,800 for a four-year-old child with cerebral palsy. Little Shelby Watson, of Southport, will now travel to Somerset for alternative therapy. Shelby won the hearts of employees in Fabrications 1 Shed
VILLAGERS are campaigning to get access to the future of the information superhighway. Mark Tebbutt, 28, a freelance IT consultant from Ash Meadow Lane, Brinscall, has launched a drive to get broadband internet access for Brinscall, Abbey Village, Higher
A MAN who caused crippling injuries to a worker while trying to steal a car near Chorley has been jailed for five years. Preston Crown Court heard that Jason Dean's victim had to undergo more than 10 operations for serious leg injuries and could now only
A LANDLORD is not settling for an easy 62nd birthday. Instead he will be resting his aching feet after striding 50 miles for charity. Leigh Wilson, 61, landlord of The Oak Tree, School Lane, Brinscall, will be strapping on his walking boots on June 22
THE Lancashire Evening Telegraph has launched its appeal which will save lives and radically improve the treatment of cancer across the whole area. The East Lancashire Magic Eye Cancer Scanner Appeal aims to raise £200,000 to buy state-of-the-art equipment
REVELLERS took to the streets to make sure made sure the Golden Jubilee was an event to remember. Even the gloomy skies and occasional bursts of rain that punctuated the day failed to dampen the spirits -- for some it even hardened the resolve. Sharon
